Change of Location for March 7 Franklin Garden Club Meeting

Due to a broken pipe at the Franklin Senior Center, the Tuesday, March 7 meeting of the Franklin Garden Club will take place at the Remington Middle School Cafeteria, 628 Washington Street. 

Those attending should enter the building from the door on the left of the building.  

Please call 774-571-0843 if you cannot enter the building.

Remington Middle School in the snow

Volunteers needed for the Franklin Food Pantry

New volunteer positions have opened up to help the Franklin Food Pantry. Please visit http://bit.ly/2jjqdr0 for more information and to apply. 

Join the team to help the Food Pantry serve our neighbors in need. 

Volunteers needed for the Franklin Food Pantry

For more information about the Franklin Food Pantry, visit them on the web
http://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/give-help/volunteer/sign-up-form/

Franklin Odd Fellows: Speaker’s Forum Series Public Talk - Apr 13

Presenters: Robin Putnam, Research and Special Projects Manager
Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation

Date/Time: April 13, 2017. 6:30 pm

Location: Franklin Public Library, Temporary Location
25 Kenwood Circle., Franklin, MA 02038

Agenda: 

1. Understanding Identity Theft - Manage your personal information and Safeguard your computer. Security freezes and fraud alerts. Reporting ID Theft and First Steps for Victims
2. Scams and Fraud Prevention – Work at Home Scams – Vacation and Travel Scams – Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Scams – Guidance for Businesses on Security Breaches – Fake Check Scams.
3. Credit Card Skimming Devices – How to spot and avoid them.
4. Q and A: Engage audience members in a question and answer period.

Franklin Odd Fellows

Spring 2017 - Dance, Exercise & Wellness Classes

Still Time To Register

Franklin Public Schools Lifelong Learning Institute Presents Winter Dance, Exercise and Wellness  Classes Begin March 13 Bollywood Fusion  Let's mix elements of Indian classical, hip hop, bhangra, and Indian cinema-themed dance to create vibrant and exciting routines to popular Bollywood melodies. Get loose and bring out our inner grace with instruction that will encourage a deeper connection to the music that fills your ears.  Register online now.  Just click here Ease Into Fitness This class utilizes simples, low impact aerobic choreography, resistance training, stretching and flexibility techniques resulting in a total body workout. if you are new to exercise, returning to exercise, or looking for a class that takes it back to the basics, then this is the one for you. Bring your favorite light weights and a mat to class.    Register online now. Just  click here  ________________________________________________ Fitness for Active Older Adults Back and better than ever! It's never too late to feel great! The Active Older Adult (AOA) class is for men and women in their mid-40's, 50's, 60's, 70's! This exercise class is designed to help older adults like you - not athletes - interested in improving their life through exercise. This class combines three key components of fitness: Strength-Training, Flexibility, and Cardio-Conditioning and is taught by a certified instructor. Each class is a full hour, held indoors once a week, given in a fun environment making it the fitness choice for Active Older Adults. Bring your favorite free weights with you (2 to 8 lbs). Register online now. Just click here Yoga, Yoga, Yoga Yoga is back and better than ever!  On Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays you can take advantage of two different types of Yoga... Hatha and Vinyasa Flow Yoga AND we know one is just right for you. Register online now. Just  click here _________________________________________________ Zumba and Zumba Basics A fusion of Latin and international music and dance Zumba is a fun and effective way to tone and sculpt the body with easy to follow dance steps and the principals of interval training! Zumba will make you smile!  Register online now. Just click here Contact Contact: Brenda Reed, Director Adult Education and Community Learning 508-613-1480 reedb@franklin.k12.ma.us www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com Adult Education Register Today

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Metro Boston Against the Tide 2017: Swim, Kayak, Walk or Run - Jun 17

"Join us for the 25th commemorative Against the Tide event! Against the Tide features 1-mile competitive and recreational swims, USATF-certified 5K/10K runs, 2-mile recreational kayak, 3 mile fitness walk, and an Aquathon! 

This family-friendly inspirational event brings together people from all across the state united in the supporting MBCC's mission of breast cancer prevention."

Metro Boston Against the Tide 2017: Swim, Kayak, Walk or Run
Saturday, June 17 at 7 AM - 12 PM
Hopkinton State Park

Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition‎Metro Boston Against the Tide 2017: Swim, Kayak, Walk or Run

Additional information can be found on the Facebook event
https://www.facebook.com/events/768199770010004/

Helping Children Cope: Putting Humpty Dumpty Back Together Again

"Franklin SEPAC is sponsoring Jeanine Fitzgerald!

She will be here in Franklin at the HMMS auditorium at 7pm on March 14th!

Parents and teachers alike rave about her every time she is here...so don't miss out!"

Via the ECDC Principal's Page
http://ecdcprincipalpage.blogspot.com/2017/03/a-must-see-jeanine-fitzgerald-will-be.html

http://franklinsepac.org/

FHS Mock trail, Drama Club, Cheer and Track team weekend results

Franklin High School had a busy weekend competing in something other than basketball and hockey. 

• The Drama Club got an award for their production of "The Giver" and "Gathering Blue"
• Mock Trail Team won twice to make it to the Elite 8
• Varsity Cheer took second place in the regionals and moves on the State meet
• FHS Girls Track and Field set a school record in the 4x800 to take 3rd in New England. Halle Atkinson also took a 4th place in the 300M run

Did I miss something?

Via the Twitterverse

Semi Finals here we come!! pic.twitter.com/t13PSQp4Id

— FHS Theatre (@FranklinHSDrama) March 6, 2017

Semi Finals here we come!!

So proud of our mockers,who won the afternoon trial & advanced to the Elite 8! Pocket constitution to @KatyySmithh22 pic.twitter.com/pdFnJlOoWE

— Michael Walsh (@MockWalsh) March 5, 2017

Congratulations @FHSMock for two great performances today; a true team effort! On to the Elite 8! pic.twitter.com/t7aKRSqVRZ

— Kristin Brandt (@kristinmbrandt) March 5, 2017

So proud of our mockers,who won the afternoon trial & advanced to the Elite 8! Pocket constitution to @KatyySmithh22

Congrats to @FHSMock for win over St. John's Prep in the statewide tourney. We're on to the Sweet 16! Pocket constitution to @KyleeHurley5

— Michael Walsh (@MockWalsh) March 5, 2017

Congratulations and well deserved!! https://t.co/mpw6PCrKdj

— FranklinHighSchool (@FranklinHS) March 5, 2017

CONGRATS Franklin High School CHEER!! @FHScheer_ for placing 2nd today at Regionals!!! Moving on to STATES! #PantherPride

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) March 5, 2017

Congrats to Halle Atkinson for placing 4TH at New England's in the 300m with a time of 41.00!!!💪🏻🏅 pic.twitter.com/zv0dr77k3x

— Franklin Girls T&F (@FHS_girlsXC) March 4, 2017

Girls 4x800 SHATTERS the school record set in 1998 by 6 seconds with a time of 9:15 and places 3rd at New England's!!! 🎉👏🏻 pic.twitter.com/8bJgx5t9xO

— Franklin Girls T&F (@FHS_girlsXC) March 4, 2017