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Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Try a Spring Yoga class!

Flexibility, strength, meditation, balance...you can find what you're looking for in one of our many Spring Yoga classes! Click the link below for classes and dates.

For information and to register, visit:

Community Learning Exercise & Wellness Classes

Lifelong Learning Institute - Franklin Public Schools | 218 Oak Street Room 137 | Franklin, MA 02038 US

Saturday, January 4, 2025

Yoga and Dance Fitness start next week

Do you have fitness goals for 2025? Lifelong Community Learning has you covered with Dance Fitness and multiple yoga classes starting next week. Plus, there are group sports and other options available in February and beyond. Click the link below for all the info.

For information and to register, visit:

Community Learning Exercise & Wellness Classes

Lifelong Learning Institute - Franklin Public Schools | 218 Oak Street Room 137 | Franklin, MA 02038 US

Thursday, November 7, 2024

Yoga Nidra One-Night Session - Nov 18

"Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self."

— The Bhagavad Gita.

Join this one-night Yoga Nidra session to meditate and center yourself.

For information and to register, visit:

Community Learning Exercise & Wellness Classes

Lifelong Learning Institute - Franklin Public Schools | 218 Oak Street Room 137 | Franklin, MA 02038 US

Sunday, September 29, 2024

Relax and unwind...

Find your Zen with these two meditative experiences from Lifelong Community Learning.

For information and to register, visit:

Community Learning Exercise & Wellness Classes

Lifelong Learning Institute - Franklin Public Schools | 218 Oak Street Room 137 | Franklin, MA 02038 US

Saturday, September 7, 2024

SAFE to Host Free Narcan Trainings, Yoga, and Concert in September

SAFE Coalition, based out of Franklin, will offer free Narcan training, trauma-informed yoga classes, and a concert with local band The Elastic 5 this September.

SAFE Coalition

On Tuesday, Oct. 1, SAFE will host free Narcan training at the public libraries in Norfolk (9 a.m. to 10 a.m.), Medway (10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.), and Wrentham (11:30 a.m. to noon). Attendees will learn how to recognize overdose, practice administering Narcan, and develop confidence in responding to an overdose.

“Hosting community Narcan trainings increases access to Narcan and decreases stigma related to the disease of addiction,” says Jennifer Levine, CEO and co-founder of SAFE. “Here in Norfolk County, we still see the impact of opioids within our communities and to know we have over 5000 doses of Narcan in the hands of our citizens is incredibly powerful.”

Trainings are supported by Norfolk, Medway, and Wrentham Opioid Abatement Funds. People can also contact SAFE to request one-on-one or group Narcan training.

Starting Sept. 7, SAFE will offer trauma-informed yoga sessions led by Michelle Palladini. Palladini, Norfolk deputy chief of police and founder of the L.E.A.P. program, is active in providing knowledge and training to the community, focusing especially on trauma, empowerment, and wellness.

trauma-informed yoga sessions

“Physical and emotional wellness is the cornerstone of healing,” says Palladini. “I’ve found mindfulness to be incredibly helpful and enjoy sharing the practice with others. We all have something to heal from, and this is one path along the journey.”

Trauma-informed yoga focuses on mindfulness and body awareness. This practice is more sensitive to trauma triggers and teaches participants how to recognize trauma-associated spikes in one’s nervous system.

These free sessions will be available from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Saturdays through November and take place at the SAFE office. Registration is required: tinyurl.com/safeyogareg

On Sept. 21, local band The Elastic 5 will perform at the SAFE office as part of the SAFE After Dark series. Based out of Boston, the Elastic 5 plays tributes to 20th century music, from the British Invasion to 80s/90s alternative, Rock & Roll to Power Pop. The evening will begin with Open Mic from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. followed by The Elastic 5’s performance from 8:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

SAFE After Dark is a "Sober Coffeehouse" where artists, comedians, and musicians of all levels of age and experience are welcome to share the open mic

“There are very few places that artists in recovery can perform that offer a safe, sober, and supportive environment,” says James Derick, director of Family Recovery and co-founder of SAFE. “We recognized this and wanted to provide an alternative.”

“Anyone is encouraged to perform,” says Derick. “Musicians, poets, comedians, spoken word—all are welcome.”

Anyone interested in performing can reserve their spot by sending an email to Derick at jderick@safecoalitionma.org

SAFE is in the Moseley Mill building at 31 Hayward Street, Suite 2C, in Franklin. Contact SAFE at info@safecoalitionma.org or 508-488-8105 for more information on these events or to request Narcan training at a different date.

With support groups, educational courses, events, training, support services and more, SAFE provides a whole-person, whole-family, whole-community approach to addiction, prevention, and recovery. To learn more about SAFE’s offerings or volunteer, visit the SAFE website -> https://www.safecoalitionma.org/

Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Sarah & Ariel reveals what's happening at the Senior Center this August 2024 (audio)

FM #1255 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1255 in the series.

This session shares my conversation with Sarah Amaral, Director, and Ariel Doggett, Programming & Volunteer Coordinator with the Franklin Senior Center. We had our discussion at the Franklin Senior Center on Wednesday, July 31, 2024.

We talk about

Guided Meditation
Intro to line dancing. Come learn the basics before joining our line dancing class at 11.
Neuroscience of Mental Health
Hip Hop Chair Dance Class
Laughter Yoga
Pizza and Movie Night: If
Eat Around the World: Iceland
Memory Cafe
Monthly Party: Fish Fry with Barbershop Quartet

And many other aspects of the very busy and fun place that the Senior Center is for the whole community, not just seniors!

The show notes include links to the Senior Center page ,the calendar of events and to subscribe to the once a month newsletter

The recording runs about 30 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1255-franklin-ma-senior-center-august-2024-highlights-07-31-24/

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Franklin Senior Center page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/fsc

August newsletter -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/august_newsletter.pdf

Subscribe to the newsletter -> by calling 508-520-4945

August 2024 Calendar of Events -> https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/month/2024-08

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