The SAFE Coalition is hiring

The SAFE Coalition is looking to hire a part-time wellness advocate. For more information send an email to info@safecoaltion.org

Visit SAFE Coalition web page => https://www.safecoalitionma.org/home  

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Panel event for job-seekers on Thursday May 27 - Financial Wellness

Folks, after the last year, many of you are hurting financially. You may be wondering how you recover. 

Even if you are not hurting financially, you may still have questions.

Do you even know your own financial wellness?  What is financial wellness?

Our director Susan D. Kelly has assembled a top-notch panel to assist you.

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Creating Financial Wellness during Stressful Times

Join us at this Special Panel Event
Thursday, May 27, 10-11:30am

Financial wellness isn't about wealth. And, it's not about the number
in your bank account. So, what is Financial Wellness?
How would you rate your Financial Literacy?
How would you describe your Financial Behavior?
What are your Internal Emotions toward money?

Join our Panelists to explore ways to achieve Financial Wellness during these challenging times of your job search journey during a pandemic:

•  Caitlin Peloquin, Ameriprise-Financial Advisor
•  Paula Harris, WH Cornerstone Investments, Co-Owner and Co-Author
•  Megan Scipione, Inkberry Financial-Financial Wellness Coach,
•  Susan Carp, MCOA, Director-Member Services

 

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Panel event for job-seekers on Thursday May 27 - Financial Wellness

P.A.W.S. Event Sunday! May 23, 2021

View this email in your browser What do a Police Officer, State Representative, and Child Psychiatrist all have in common? They want to talk with YOU! PREVENTION. ADVOCACY. WELLNESS. SUPPORT. JOIN US TOMORROW: MAY 23, 2021 for a fantastic day of speakers including: Norfolk Police Sergeant Michelle Palladini State Representative Jeffrey Roy Child Psychiatrist Dr. Nicole Christian-Brathwaite, MD Danny Lagarce, peer in recovery Reverend Tiffany Spigarolo Emma Kucich, SAFE Coalition Emilee Purdy, New Hope Community Liaison All attendees will be mailed a P.A.W.S. l SAFE Coalition swag bag! SIGN UP HERE https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4AZj39OLs9iW_-WGNngj_ecPKx_savIBctv1QNIY4EdT3Jg/viewform

Nikki Giovanni: "We find the song in the darkest days"

From the New York Times:

"Over the course of her 52-year career, Nikki Giovanni has written 12 children’s books and eight nonfiction books, and she has released 10 spoken word albums. But the genre for which she is best known is poetry.

When you flip through a stack of her 19 collections (it’s a tall stack), you find her face, still radiant and smiling at 77, staring back at you from the covers. This is an unusual choice for the jacket of a poetry book, but Giovanni is the rare poet whom a good number of people will actually recognize — a distinction that is all the more noteworthy considering how long it has been true.

She was name-checked in the 1980 Teena Marie song “Square Biz,” featured in the Afropunk Festival in Brooklyn in 2016, and both seen and heard reading her poem “Dream” last fall in a campaign ad for Joseph R. Biden Jr. It was 1972 when Ebony magazine first called her “a personality, a star.” Her staying power over half a century comes from a stream of acclaimed work, her proclivity for a punishing schedule of tours and readings, and a fearlessness born of not caring what foolish people think.

“The best thing you can do for yourself is to not pay attention,” Giovanni said during a video interview from her home in Christiansburg, Va."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/16/books/nikki-giovanni-make-me-rain.html

Listen to a wonderful interview with Nikki Giovanni and Neil Pasricha   https://www.3books.co/chapters/65

SWAC invites you to "Give 2020 the Boot(camp) December Fitness Challenge"

The FPS Student Wellness Advisory Council (SWAC) invites our families and the entire Franklin community to participate in the "Give 2020 the Boot(camp) December Fitness Challenge"!  Physical activity plays a vital role in our overall health and well-being, but sometimes getting started or knowing what to do is a hurdle.  SWAC's Physical Activity Sub-Committee has curated a month of fitness challenges you can do at home; no equipment is necessary! 

Check out our "Give 2020 the Boot(camp) Fitness Challenge" calendar for links to different exercises to do each day starting tomorrow, December 1st. Keep track of your success on the attached printable calendar, or anywhere! You can also create your own fitness routine!  No matter how you do it or how you track it, we can work together and motivate each other to enter a new year stronger and healthier! 

Let's Give 2020 the Boot, Franklin! #SWACfitnesschallenge 

Find the SWAC Fitness Challenge Clickable Calendar on our website here: https://bit.ly/Swac2020

 
Find the printable SWAC Fitness Calendar here: https://bit.ly/Swac2020print

 

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"Give 2020 the Boot(camp) December Fitness Challenge"

Franklin Public Schools, MA: Nutrition Infographic

"Franklin Public School SWAC (Student Wellness Advisory Council) is sharing this infographic to provide our families with some helpful nutrition tips!  #swac #nutrition #healthychoices  "

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Other info from the SWAC can be found at

https://www.franklinps.net/district/swac-school-wellness-advisory-council

helpful nutrition tips

2020 Virtual Senior Health and Wellness Fair (Video)

"Senate President Karen E. Spilka is excited to announce a one-hour VIRTUAL Senior Health & Wellness Fair that will be broadcast on local public access channels, Facebook, and karenspilka.com on November 20, 2020. Designed to help seniors maintain their mental and physical health during the Pandemic, it will feature expertise and resources from local and state experts, including strategies to beat social isolation with AARP Massachusetts President Sandra Harris; short workshops on at-home fitness, fraud prevention, and getting the right care; and overviews of community organizations and services that can help with transportation, fighting scams, and lifelong learning, as well as helplines and other resources-by-phone."

If you missed the event on Friday, it was recorded and is available for replay anytime you want!  Video link = https://youtu.be/Zylka2zvgOE

virtual Senior Health & Wellness Fair = Nov 20

Senate President Karen E. Spilka is excited to announce a one-hour VIRTUAL Senior Health & Wellness Fair that will be broadcast on Facebook and karenspilka.com on November 20, 2020, at 10 am. EST. 

 

Designed to help seniors maintain their mental and physical health during the Pandemic, it will feature expertise and resources from local and state experts, including: strategies to beat social isolation with AARP Massachusetts President Sandra Harris; short workshops on at-home fitness, fraud prevention, and finding the right care; and overviews of community organizations and services that can help with transportation, fighting scams, and lifelong learning, as well as helplines and other resources-by-phone. There will be fun and entertainment too! 

 

Learn more: https://fb.me/e/31IiyU7w0

 

virtual Senior Health & Wellness Fair = Nov 20

 

Senator Karen Spilka: virtual Senior Health & Wellness Fair - Nov 20

"The virtual Senior Health & Wellness Fair will be LIVE on Friday, Nov 20, 2020! The 60-min show, which will be broadcast on local cable access TV in MetroWest, YouTube & Facebook, will offer expertise & resources from local & state experts, as well as fun!"

More about the event: https://t.co/DViNQ9UMxB 

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Senator Karen Spilka: Senior Health & Wellness Fair - Nov 20

FM #238 Kristin Letendre - Mindfulness in a pandemic 4/03/20 (audio)

FM #238 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 238 in the series.

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Kristin Letendre, Health and PE Director for the Franklin Public School district as well as a teacher at FHS. We had our conversation via conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

We talk about her work on the School Wellness Advisory Council (SWAC), on the Social Emotional Learning Committee, and importantly about keeping learning alive with her approach to mindfulness and a daily practice shared via Twitter.

This recording runs about 20 minutes, so listen to my conversation with Kristin and hear how a mindful approach can really provide help for us to be present during these challenging days.   https://www.hipcast.com/podcast/HZB9N9D7




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The Twitter account for FPS Health PE = https://twitter.com/FPSHealthPE

The Social Emotional Learning Committee has created this SEL page with resources and a monthly focus  https://sites.google.com/franklinps.net/sel/home

Kristin is an adjunct professor at Bridgewater State
 https://www.bridgew.edu/department/movement-arts-health-promotion-leisure-studies/kristin-letendre 

Resources shared by Kristin as mentioned during our conversation:

Mindfulness

• Calm.com - Website including daily calms, body scans, and other mindful practices
• Headspace - App for incorporating mindfulness into your daily life
• Breathe - App designed to help people stop, breathe, think
• Insight Timer - App for sleep, anxiety and stress
• Stop Stress in its Tracks - American Heart Association
• Loving Kindness Meditation - American Heart Association
• Mindful Eating Article 
• Drawing Your Breath Activity
• Mindfulness Based Art Activities and Resources for Children and Parents
• Mindful Online Learning

Mindfulness Book Recommendations

• Start Where You Are: A Journal for Self-Exploration  by Meera Lee Patel
• Made Out of Stars: A Journal for Self-Realization by Meera Lee Patel
• The Little Book of Mindfulness by Dr. Patrizia Collard
• Mindfulness for Teens in 10 Minutes a Day by Jennie Marie Battistin
• Present, Not Perfect: A Journal for Slowing Down, Letting Go, and Loving Who You Are by Aimee Chase
• Practicing Mindfulness: 75 Essential Meditations to Reduce Stress, Improve Mental Health, and Find Peace in Everyday by Matthew Sockolov
• Choose The Life You Want: The Mindful Way to Happiness by Tal Ben-Shahar, PHD

We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm).

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
• If you don't like something here, please let me know

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/
If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

FM #238 Kristin Letendre - Mindfulness in a pandemic 4/03/20 (audio)

Mind-Body-Spirit at St. John’s - a three part series

St John’s Episcopal Church in Franklin, MA presents a three-part series entitled "Mind-Body-Spirit". This free series of seminars, workshops, activities, and demonstrations is open to the community and welcomes anyone interested in enhancing their well-being.

MIND

March 22nd & 29th 2 PM–4 PM

If you are experiencing stress and anxiety, come learn how Dr. Trudy Good, a clinical psychologist with 12+ years of experience,
can help. Join us for Dr. Good’s seminar and workshop to learn about how our minds deal with stress, mindful practice (the science behind it and its practical application to your life). Learn self-care for managing stress and how mindfulness can help.

BODY.

April 26th 12:30 PM–4 PM

Looking for new ways to care for your body? Come to St John’s Health and Wellness Fair. Register to enjoy a free, catered lunch.
Explore healthy eating habits, new exercise routines, and ideas for preventative care.
Enjoy samples of healthy and tasty snacks. Learn about nutrition, and watch demonstrations from award winning nutritionist Tricia Silverman. Participate in activities to learn first-hand how you can take better care of your body, including sessions on T'ai Chi, Yoga, and Zumba.

Take a minute (or 10) to relax with a free chair massage. Learn more about acupuncture and get a confidential health screening to check your blood pressure, glucose, and more.
Leave feeling relaxed and more in control of your body.

Mind-Body-Spirit at St. John’s

*BODY SESSION BONUS*

Enter to win door prizes and raffles for gift vouchers to local vendors, including:
a 3mo fitness membership or 6-mo individual tennis membership to Adirondack Club-$220 value

• a $175 Gift Certificate to Franklin YMCA
• Free Trial Week Passes to Franklin YMCA
• a Ninja personal blender and to-go cup
• a Whole Foods gift certificate
• a Healthy foods gift basket
• a fruit infuser water bottle
• and MUCH more!

SPIRIT.

May 17th 2 PM–4 PM

Allow Ethel Fraga, a highly respected mindfulness-based stress reduction instructor, centering prayer presenter, and a spiritual director, to guide your spirit in understanding and connecting with the sacredness of life.
Ms. Fraga has been a student of contemplative spirituality for 52 years and practices meditation daily. Learn from her how you can enrich your life through Christian Contemplative Practice.


All events are free, but registration is highly recommended. Childcare and refreshments available at all events.
To learn more visit: http://stjohnsfranklinma.org/
To register, or to learn more, please contact: Amali De Zoysa (508) 528-2387
St John’s Episcopal Church-237 Pleasant St. Franklin, MA 02038 stjohns.mindbodyspirit@gmail.com


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Healthy Weight and Your Child Program Enrolling for September 10 Start at Burke Memorial School

In response to a critical health care issue that can lead to serious health conditions including heart disease, diabetes and some cancers, the YMCA’s Healthy Weight and Your Child (HWYC) is an evidence-based, weight-management program that seeks to empower children and families through education, healthy eating, and physical activity. The program’s goal is to elicit positive change and help families learn skills and behaviors that enable them to live a healthier lifestyle so that children enter adulthood at a healthy weight.

foster the health and wellbeing of our students

"Medway Public Schools recognizes the importance of collaborating with community partners to best foster the health and wellbeing of our students,” says Dr. Ryan Sherman, Director of Wellness for Medway Public Schools. “We are extremely proud to partner with the Hockomock Area YMCA and Community Pediatrics of Medway, with the support of the Greater Milford Community Health Network, to assist our families in living a healthy lifestyle. Healthy Weight and Your Child has the potential to greatly impact our students' health and ability to learn."

Healthy Weight and Your Child is a 25-session program, which will begin Tuesday September 10, 2019 and run for 15 weeks. From September 10th through November 14th, participants and their parent or guardian will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Burke Memorial School (16 Cassidy Ln, Medway, MA). The final five meetings will run one day a week through December 17th. 

Each session includes content and physical activity. Made up of groups of 10 to 15 families (child and adult), the program creates a safe, fun, and active environment where families have the opportunity to explore and adopt proven methods to living a healthier lifestyle. Included in this program is a no charge family membership to the YMCA for the duration of the sessions.

HWYC program emphasizes three elements

The HWYC program emphasizes three elements: healthy eating, regular physical activity and behavior change, and engages the whole family, so together they can understand how the home environment and other factors influence the choices that lead to a healthy weight.

To be eligible for the program, each child must be between the ages of 7 and 13, have a body mass index greater than or equal to the 95th percentile, be cleared for physical activity by a health care provider or school nurse, and be accompanied by a parent or caregiver at every session.

Thanks to a generous grant from CHNA 6 and the continued support of the Stop and Shop Our Family Foundation, there will be no cost for the first ten families enrolled in the upcoming Medway class. Please contact marykateb@hockymca.org or call 508-339- 4053 to join HWYC. For more information, visit hockymca.org/franklin/healthy-weight-and-your-child/ and attend an information night for families on September 10th (also at Burke Memorial School).

About the Hockomock Area YMCA:

Where Cause Meets Community. At the Hockomock Area YMCA, strengthening community is our cause. The Hockomock Area YMCA is an organization of men, women, and children sharing a commitment to nurture the potential of kids, promote healthy living, and foster a sense of social responsibility.

The Hockomock Area YMCA is committed to partnering and collaborating with others to create and deliver lasting personal and social change in the 15 communities they are privileged to serve. The Hockomock Area YMCA is a not-for-profit charitable cause-driven organization with facilities in North Attleboro, Foxboro, Franklin, and Mansfield. For more information visit hockymca.org.

School Committee Recap: June 25, 2019

The Franklin, MA School Committee meeting on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 was one of the shortest in recent times (at least of this School Committee term) commencing at 7:00 and completing before 7:40 PM. While short on time, there was a long listing of info shared.

The Superintendent's Report included this item on the summer project work to be done at the schools.

"Summer Projects
Summer is a big time for projects to occur, which can not be accommodated during the schoolyear. This year, we anticipate the following projects will be worked on:

1. First set of security improvements at selected schools (HMMS/Oak/ECDC; DT andParmenter)
2. Parmenter canopy structural repairs
3. HMMS/Oak/ECDC courtyard drainage repairs
4. Keller-Sullivan Gas fired rooftop units

Ongoing maintenance and upkeep of both indoor and outdoor spaces."

The full Superintendent's Report can be found online
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/uploads/superintendents_report_to_school_committee_june_25_2019.pdf

Asst Superintendent Lucas Giguere provided the final reports on the activity during the year for both the Substance Abuse Task Force and the School Wellness Advisory Committee. The one page summaries for both can be found here:

• Substance Abuse

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/uploads/satf_update_2019.pdf

• School Wellness

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/uploads/swac_update_2019.pdf

Revised school calendar for 2019-2020 school year
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/uploads/19-20_school_calendar_-final.pdf

My notes reported live during the meeting:
Live reporting: Information Matters through to Cl...
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/06/live-reporting-information-matters_25.html

Live reporting: School Committee - Discussion/Acti...
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/06/live-reporting-school-committee.html

Live reporting: School Committee - June 25, 2019
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/06/live-reporting-school-committee-june-25.html

raised garden beds at Davis Thayer

 

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - June 25, 2019

Vision Statement

The Franklin Public Schools will foster within its students the knowledge and skills to find and achieve satisfaction in life as productive global citizens.

A G E N D A

“The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.”

1. Routine Business
a. Review of Agenda
b. Citizen’s Comments

i. In the spirit of open communication, “the School Committee will hear public comment not related to an agenda item at the beginning of each regular School Committee Meeting. The Committee will listen to, but not respond to any comment made. A Committee member may add an agenda item to a future meeting as a result of a citizen comment” – from Policy BEDH

c. FHS Student Representative Comments
d. Superintendent’s Report

2. Guests / Presentations
a. none

3. Discussion / Action Items
a. Policy – Second Reading/Adoption
I recommend adoption of Policy BGC – Policy Review and Revision as detailed.
b. Revised 2019-2020 School Calendar
I recommend approval of the revised 2019-2020 School Calendar as discussed.

4. Discussion Only Items
a. Annual Report
b. School Wellness Advisory Council (SWAC) – End of Year Report
c. Substance Abuse Task Force (SATF) – End of Year Report

5. Information Matters
a. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports (e.g. Budget; Community Relations; Policy; Transportation; Public Schools Advocacy; Ad Hoc Superintendent’s Evaluation)

b. School Committee Liaison Reports (e.g. Joint PCC; Substance Abuse Task Force; School Wellness Advisory Council [SWAC]; School Start Times Advisory Committee [SSTAC], MASC)

6. New Business
a. To discuss any future agenda items

7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes
I recommend approval of the Minutes from your June 11, 2019 School Committee meeting as detailed.
b. Executive Session Minutes
I recommend approval of the Executive Session Minutes from your June 11, 2019 School Committee meeting to be released.
c. Transfers
I recommend approval of the Budget Transfers as detailed.
d. Solutions Program Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $250.00 from the Franklin Cultural Council for supplemental supplies for the Solutions Program as detailed.
e. ECDC Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $5,000.00 from Big Y Foods for supplemental supplies at ECDC as detailed.
f. Parmenter Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $650.00 from the Parmenter PCC for inhouse enrichment as detailed.
g. Athletics Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $650.00 from the FHS Class of 1967 for in-house enrichment for the Athletics Program.

8. Payment of Bills Dr. Bergen

9. Payroll Mrs. Douglas

10. Correspondence – none

11. Executive Session

a. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the FEA as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the School Committee and the chair so declares.

12. Adjournment

The agenda document can be found on the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/uploads/scagenda_6-25-19.pdf

The documents released for this meeting (before and after) can be found
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/june-25-2019-school-committee-meeting-packet

the gardens are growing at Davis Thayer (taken June 8, 2019)

"parents are also dealing with some of the same stresses"

"On Wednesday evening, November 14th, a group of 85 students and parents gathered to enjoy a meal together at Medway High School, after which The Well-Balanced Student, a Stanford University Challenge-Success film, was screened. The event, aimed at student mental health among the middle school crowd, was the first of a two-part collaboration of Medway Schools’ Director of Wellness, Ryan Sherman, and Franklin Schools’ Director of Health and Education, Kristin Letendre. The second film event, geared toward educating high school families, will take place at Franklin High School on January 8th. 

“Communities in general, especially here in the Metrowest region, are seeing great increases in student mental health concerns and overall stress,” says Sherman. Schools, he says, address the issue in many different ways, including educating about it in health class and incorporating social emotional learning, which teaches students techniques to cope with mental health concerns and self-management from Kindergarten through 12th grade. "

"Medway, says Sherman, has invested a lot in streamlining the process for students who need mental health counseling. Now, he says, in addition to responding to students who present with mental health concerns, “We’re looking for a next layer, of prevention, working with families and looking at what they can do to support what we do in school – how they can create a balanced life for students. How do we focus on prevention, lifestyle that hopefully will prevent students from exhaustion, high levels of stress or mental health concerns?
That was the impetus what got Franklin and Medway thinking about this.”

Continue reading the article about the first part of this program
https://www.localtownpages.com/content/medway-partners-franklin-parentchild-wellness-event-0

The January 8th event at Franklin High School, 218 Oak Street in Franklin, will include a dinner, from 5:30-6 p.m., followed by the film for families of students in grades 9-12 at 6-7:30 p.m. 

Daycare for younger siblings will be provided by members of Franklin High’s SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions). 

In the case of inclement weather, the event will be held the following evening.

Register for the second part of the program here
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdArpFhHmHJEpNUVLmaNpkSuVSQ6735AfLy46HHQkh6_v2Ajg/viewform

Register for January 8 event at Franklin High School

For more information on the Challenge Success program, visit http://www.challengesuccess.org.


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— jedwards40 (@jedwards40) December 31, 2018

"Do we actually care about the well-being of others that we share the planet with?"

"Jeffon asks the important question, "Do we actually care about the well-being of others that we share the planet with?" He shares three elements that are essential for us as human beings to begin to embrace that will allow us to create a future and a world that works for everyone. 

Jeffon Seely is a senior consultant, transformational speaker, and workshop facilitator. Mr. Seely is a highly recognized leading resource in the field of Diversity and Inclusion, Millennials, Mindfulness, and Leadership."

From the TEDx event held on August 16, 2018
https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/27654

Lifelong Community Learning: Fall 2018 - Dance, Exercise & Wellness Classes

Still Time To Register

REGISTER NOW Dance, Exercise and  Wellness  Classes Begin September 17 Country Line Dancing Test your dance moves with us! Country line dance is a popular style of dance in which a group of people performs a sequence of steps in unison while facing each other in rows. Click here to Register https://reg.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0079-0003-507209c5a9cf47bdb5f8231bcca06522 ---------------------- Mindfulness - A Four-Week Series Curious about starting a meditation practice or struggling to stick with it? Then this series is for you!  Find deeper relaxation and combat heightened levels of anxiety and stress.  Through this series, participants will learn what meditation is, experience the benefits of a meditation practice and explore several meditation techniques. Click here to Register https://reg.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0079-0003-d7a93299013444e0a14609cb06f7d9c6 __________________________________ Exercise for Active Agers It's never too late to feel great! This class is for active agers - men and women in their mid-40's, baby boomers and beyond! It is designed for those interested in developing a happy, healthy lifestyle. Each one-hour class combines strength-training, flexibility, and cardio-conditioning. Click here to Register https://reg.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0079-0003-a13b09c98d594f8792173a879f429c58 __________________________________ Yoga, Yoga, Yoga Yoga is back and better than ever!  On Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays you can take advantage of different types of Yoga: Hatha, Vinyasa Flow Yoga, Yoga For Anyone. We know one is just right for you! Click here to Register __________________________________ Zumba  Join the fun! Zumba uses the principles of fitness interval training and resistance training to maximize caloric output, fat burning, and total body toning. You don't have to know how to dance to Zumba. Zumba creates a party-like atmosphere that is less intimidating and it is fun! Click here to Register Contact Contact: Brenda Reed, Director Lifelong Community Learning 508-613-1480 reedb@franklinps.net www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com

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