October 23rd
Thank you for your registration!
The schedule of workshops and Zoom links are below. You are welcome to join us how you are most comfortable. Check the Open Spirit homepage and email for location changes in the event of inclement weather. Masks are required inside of buildings.
Please contact info@openspiritcenter.org with any questions.
Workshop Schedule and Links
10:00am Keynote address
A Sense of Place - Saxonville Guest speakers Paul Bakstran & Neela de Zoysa
Location: Tent located in front of Edwards Hall, 39 Edwards Street, Framingham, MA
You may watch a live-stream of this event via Zoom
Password: open
11:00am-12:00pm Morning Workshops
Historic Saxonville Walk with Paul Bakstran
Location: Gather near tent located in front of Edwards Hall to begin walk
Presence and Place: A MINDFUL PRACTICE with Kimberly McClure
Please bring your own yoga mat if possible.
Location: Under tent in front of Edwards Hall
You may watch a live-stream of this event via Zoom
Password: open
Qi Gong/Tai Chi with Kathleen Sakovitz
This class workshop will be via Zoom only.
Password: open
12:00pm-12:45pm Break for Lunch
During lunchtime relax, take a walk, or enjoy a musical offering.
This year we are asking everyone to think of recipes that remind you of a special place. We hope you will submit a recipe or two. Following the day, Open Spirit will create a virtual Sense of Place cookbook to be shared with you and all our community.
1:00pm-2:00pm Afternoon Workshops
Walk Along the Sudbury River with Neela de Zoysa
Location: Gather near tent located in front of Edwards Hall to begin walk
Journaling Through the River of Life with Michelle Goldhaber
Please bring your own yoga mat if possible.
Location: Under tent in front of Edwards Hall
You may watch a live-stream of this event via Zoom
Password: open
Meditation: Resting as the River of Life with Katherine McClean
This class workshop will be via Zoom only.
Password: open
2:15pm Closing and Guided Meditation with Debbie Clark
Location: Tent located in front of Edwards Hall, 39 Edwards Street, Framingham, MA
You may watch a live-stream of this event via Zoom
Password: open
In this time of uncertainty, we are committed to making this Day of Spirit as safe, inclusive, and connected as possible. We invite you to join us in-person (outdoors) or by Zoom. We will follow the most up-to-date guidance from the CDC and the state to ensure everyone's well-being. Masks will be required indoors.
In the event of inclement weather, please check the Open Spirit homepage and email. Outdoor events may need to be moved inside Edwards Hall or to Zoom.
Your registration allows you to attend however you are most comfortable.
*Dial-in audio only is not available for our workshops. A computer, tablet or smartphone is needed to participate via Zoom.