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Thursday, November 7, 2019

Lifelong Community Learning: Message From Spirits - Nov 14

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Lifelong Community Learning

Message From Spirits: A Mediumship Experience

Thursday

November 14, 2019

7:00-9:00 PM

$40 per person

This mediumship demonstration will include a discussion of some

frequently asked questions about spirits, as well as an introduction, explanation, and demonstration of how mediumship works.

Stephanie McBride has been connecting people with lost loved ones

for more than 15 years.

Workshop located at:

Franklin High School

218 Oak Street

Franklin, MA

FPS- Lifelong Community Learning | 218 Oak Street, Franklin, MA 02038

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Wednesday, November 6, 2019

Franklin Cultural District Partners Meeting - Nov 21

Franklin Cultural District Partners and Franklin residents and business owners are invited to join the Franklin Cultural District Committee (FCDC) and the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) in discussing culture, arts and the humanities in Franklin’s Cultural District. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 21 at 7 PM at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill Street.

Mr. Luis Edgardo Cotto, Cultural Districts Program Manager for MCC, will be the featured speaker. The presentation will focus on the mission of Franklin’s Cultural District and will provide information about contributing to culture and the arts.

For questions and/or additional information, please contact Nancy Schoen, Chair, at nschoenfranklinculture@gmail.com.

Franklin Cultural District Partners Meeting - Nov 21

For more info about the Cultural District https://www.franklinculture.org/

LET'S LAUGH TODAY in Franklin is on Tuesday, Nov 12

Let’s Laugh Today in Franklin is on Tuesday, November 12th (and every second Tuesday once a month) from 7:30pm to 8:30pm at the Meetinghouse of the First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin, Massachusetts.

Enjoy this delightful practice, appropriate for all ages and levels of fitness. When we laugh, we energize our bodies and revive our spirits. All that is involved is deep breathing and a few stretches, playful laughter exercises (no jokes or comedy), clapping and deep relaxation.

It has many benefits besides the joy of laughter. It can strengthen the immune system, combat the negative effects of stress, and is a powerful antidote to depression and anxiety.

$5 donation to the church, $10 maximum per family. Please bring your water bottle because laughing can be dehydrating.

Led by Certified Laughter Yoga Master Trainers and Laughter Ambassadors, Linda and Bill Hamaker. See www.letslaughtoday.com for opportunities to laugh in other towns. If you have any questions, just call Hamakers at 508-660-2223 or e-mail billandlinda@letslaughtoday.com.

LET'S LAUGH TODAY in Franklin is on Tuesday, Nov 12

FHS Chamber Concert - Nov 7

The FHS Chamber Concert is scheduled for 7:00 PM on Thursday, Nov 7. Conveniently, you can take in Panther Pride Night and then stop by the FHS auditorium for the concert.

FHS Chamber Concert - Nov 7

Veterans' Services: Free cruise, free bowling events

Veterans' FREE Boston Harbor Cruise; Saturday, November 9, 2019

A special cruise highlighting the military history of the Boston Harbor islands. A visit to Georges Island, a tour of Fort Warren, kid's programs and a commemorative flag wreath laying.

Ferry passage free of charge for veterans and military and up to 3 family members. For free veteran tickets please call Boston Harbor Cruises at 617-227-4321. For all other members of the general public, please follow the ticket link to purchase a $10 ticket for this cruise http://bostonharborislands.org/event/veterans-day-cruise/

Veterans' Services: Free cruise

VETERANS BOWL FREE ON VETERANS' DAY!
One free game and complimentary shoe rental at PINZ in Milford, MA

https://pinzbowl.com/milford-ma/


Veterans' Services: free bowling events

Shared from the Town of Franklin Veterans' Service page
https://www.franklinma.gov/veterans-services

In the News: Daniel O’Connell’s Sons Inc to rebuild Natick Station; Franklin election results

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"A Franklin company has won a $36 million contract to overhaul the Natick Center rail station.

The MBTA Control Board on Monday awarded the contract for the project to Daniel O’Connell’s Sons Inc. T officials said the station will be “rebuilt,” with plans for two elevators, three new stairways, two accessible ramps, new platforms, better signs and the installation of emergency lighting. An existing pedestrian bridge will also be replaced.

T officials also plan to raise the inbound track and upgrade infrastructure to address existing flooding problems."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20191105/franklin-firm-wins-natick-rail-station-project

Note: While they have a location in Franklin, they were founded and are headquartered in Holyoke, MA. Find out more about DOC online at http://www.oconnells.com/

"Following Tuesday’s biennial town election, continuity is the word for the Town Council, with all seven of the incumbents who sought re-election successfully retaining their seats on the nine-member panel.

And for the School Committee, change is the name of the game, though with just two of seven incumbents throwing their hats into the ring for another term, that was expected.

In the only other race on the ballot, voters retained all three of the town’s incumbent constables.

A total of 3,851 voters turned out at the polls at Franklin Hight School to cast ballots -- the figure represents about 15 percent of the town’s registered voters."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20191105/franklin-election-continuity-for-town-council-change-for-school-board

For the workbook with the unofficial results
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/11/town-of-franklin-unofficial-results-nov.html

precinct tables are quiet after 8:00 PM when the polls have closed

Lifelong Community Learning: Tasting Spanish Wines - Nov. 12

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Lifelong Community Learning

Exploring Spanish Wines

Spanish Wine is so much more than Sangria

This "Old World" region has so many great wine values. We will explore the regions, laws, grapes, terms, and more. Come explore all things Spain from Rioja to Sherry.

Note: Participants must be at least 21 years of age

Cost: $25

November 12

7:00-9:00 PM