​My name is Sarah Hofschire and I am excited to start teaching gentle yoga at Open Spirit this summer. I completed 200 Hour Yoga Alliance Teacher Certification in 2015 through The Yoga for Life program created and lead by the exceptional team of Sandra Dennis and Abby Schwab. I have taught classes in several local studios over the years as well as private classes. My teaching style is all-levels/gentle with a focus on increased balance, strength, mobility and mind-body connection with a bit of creative movement added to the mix.

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7-week series: September 4, 11,18, October 2, 9, 16, 23

Cost: $140

If you are unable to commit to the whole session you may register and pay in advance for the dates you can make it at $25 per class. Drop-ins are $30 - space is not guaranteed, but we'll do our best to make room. 

Pre-registration is requested.

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Upcoming series: November 6, 13, 20, December 4, 11 (Registration for this series will begin in October.)

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You may pay via VENMO or personal check. Drop-ins may also pay in cash. VENMO: @sazah16@gmail.com

Open Spirit has everything you need for a comfortable yoga class and you’re welcome to bring your own mat and props as well. I hope you’ll try a class!

 

Contact me with any questions  or to sign up for classes at sazah16@gmail.com 

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Classes will be held in Edwards Hall. 

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What stirs in us when we reach for a poem, whether sitting down to write or read the work of a favorite poet? Why do poems stay with us and continue to inform our lives?

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In this workshop, we’ll approach poetry as a vehicle for living more fully in the present and deepening our humanity. Each month we’ll focus on an element of craft in the context of a particular theme to generate new work.

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This class is for anyone interested in poetry as a spiritual practice and no previous writing experience is required to enjoy the pleasures of creative expression.

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Come join us and be inspired!

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This class will be held from 2:00-3:30pm in-person at Open Spirit in our Edwards Hall.

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RSVPs are appreciated so that we can plan for space and supplies. To RSVP, please click here.  

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Suggested donation of $20, more if you can, less if you can't.

 

Donations may be made in-person by cash or check or mailed to Open Spirit at 39 Edwards Street, Framingham, MA 01701.

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If you prefer to donate via credit card, please visit https://www.paypal.com/donate/...

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Email info@openspriritcenter.org with any questions.

Join us for some great food and lots of fun!  Come sample our cooks best recipes and help us choose the best vegan mac n cheese around. 

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A limited number of tickets will be sold. ​ All tickets must be purchased in advance by September 19th. There will be no tickets sold at the door.

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Adults $20 / Kids 6-12 $10 / 5 and under are free

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In order to keep this event environmentally friendly, we will be using compostable goods but encourage you to bring your own eating utensil. 

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An ingredient list will accompany all samples. 

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To sign up for tickets, click here. 

To pay for tickets via credit card, click here.

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Want to enter your best vegan mac n cheese in our cookoff? For the rules and to sign up here to register as a cook click here.   

 

Please email any questions to ljbveganmentor@gmail.com or dara@openspiritcenter.org

Discover the Healing Power of Writing!

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​Join us for our upcoming Writing for Healing Workshop. Led by Jacqueline Harris, this 6-session workshop offers a unique opportunity to explore the connection between writing and healing.

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​Writing for Healing is designed to benefit individuals facing serious or chronic illnesses, as well as those dealing with pain, grief, anxiety, or depression. Through structured writing exercises and guided reflection, participants will have the opportunity to observe and process their thoughts and emotions in a supportive group setting.

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​No writing experience required. All are welcome to join us on this journey of self-discovery and healing.

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Registration is required so that we can plan accordingly.
To register, click here.

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​Suggested donation of  $20. More if you can, less if you can't. Checks and cash accepted in-person. If you prefer to pay via credit card, please visit https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=DUBE5Y9U4FMYY to pay via our PayPal processing account.  

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Classes will be held in Open Spirit's Edwards Hall. 

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This workshop will be held on the following dates:

- September 24

- October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29  

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Please email info@openspiritcenter.org with any questions

End your day with a gentle, inspiring yoga class for all levels of ability and experience. Come experience gentle stretch, deep relaxation and restoration of body and spirit. Each week, we will begin our time with an intention to focus on a poem or reading to ground our practice. This class is for all ages and abilities; postures can be adapted for chair yoga.

 

This class is “hybrid”—with in-person and zoom options. We encourage in-person for the experience of practicing in community, if you are able.

 

Suggested donation: $18-22. We invite you to contribute as you are able to help make this class possible.

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Lead by Debbie Clark.

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For Zoom link, please click here and scroll to class listing. 

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Mark your calendars!​​​

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Open Spirit's Day of Spirit is coming on November 2. We hope you will save the date and join us for what will be an inspirational and fun filled afternoon.

Specific details on speakers, workshops and registration are coming soon!

Our day will include a community art exhibition, “Threads of Connection,” celebrating the profound stories and meanings woven into textile art. Whether you are an artist, collector, or simply someone with a cherished piece of textile art, we want to showcase your stories and invite you to be part our show!

We celebrate the creative expression in all of us. This is not a "juried" show; it is a show that conveys the richness and power of our stories.

If you love to quilt, weave, crochet, or sew or simply work with textiles in any way, we encourage you to contribute a piece to the show. If you have a quilt, wall-hanging, special sweater or other kind of textile that has special meaning to you (no matter who made it), we encourage you to share it as well. 

Our goal is to illustrate how our diverse stories and creations can come together to build a richer, more connected community. Join us in weaving these narratives into a vibrant tapestry of hope and understanding.

Along the same lines, we will be concluding our day with an Open Mic. We invite you to come and share your talent with us all, whether it be song, music, poetry, storytelling, or something else you wish to share. 

Let’s come together and celebrate the threads that bind us! 

To sign up to display something in our textile art celebration, "Threads of Connection," please fill out this brief form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf6dmEv_0hceYCMXedEHGWCyeoNFgov3rTkSiseFbPtTCsPSQ/viewform?usp=pp_url

To sign up to be part of our Open Mic please fill out this brief form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQlNzUywjTDSFCB9EXh3q92dYsTqT-pTSrQtwWcMr8ibd1EA/viewform?usp=pp_url

If you would like to learn more about participating in the textile art show or the open mic, please email dara@openspiritcenter.org or debbie@openspiritcenter.org. 

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Michelle Goldhaber is back to lead us in Friday morning meditation. every Friday at 9:00 am via Zoom. 

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End your week with an opportunity for centering and reflection.  We will offer a brief reflection on a theme, followed by a guided meditation and a few minutes for sharing. The whole thing will be about 20 minutes, so it can mark the end of your week! 

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To join, https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87599806497. Password is open. 

We are now offering in-person Qi Gong/Tai Chi classes.  Join Kathleen Sakovitz on Wednesday mornings for Qi Gong/Tai Chi at Open Spirit. 

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All are welcome. Suitable for beginners.

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Weather permitting classes are held outside in the parking lot in from of Edwards Hall. In inclement weather, classes are held in Sue Dickerman Hall located next to Edwards Church. 

 

Suggested donation: $10-$15.
To donate with a credit card via PayPal click here. 

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If you can't make it to our in-person class, Kathleen offers Qi Gong/Tai Chi via Zoom at 8:45am on Tuesdays and Thursdays. She is looking to teach Tuesday class as a hybrid class. If you are interested in attending in-person, please email Kathleen.

 

To join one of those sessions via Zoom, click here. 

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Open Spirit is proud to collaborate with the PEACE Flag Movement and be distributing free PEACE flags in Sue Dickerman Hall and Edwards Hall.

 

The PEACE Flag Movement works to unite the world in the fight for equity and justice for all people. Stop by one of the halls if you would like to pick up a free flag. To learn more about the PEACE flag movement, click here.