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Start the Year off with Fierce Spirit Fitness
By lauRa BRusseau
Five years ago, after serv- ing over a decade as a law enforcement agent specializ- ing in sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse, Jen Adams made a choice to help the community in another way and saw a need in the greater Franklin area to support fitness in a mind, body, and spirit con- nection. So she started Fierce Spirit Fitness.
Jen is a certified life coach, Ace Certified Fitness Trainer, Ace Certified Health Coach, and nutrition specialist.
Fierce Spirit Fitness offers group fitness classes, individ- ual training, and life coaching. Jen works with men, women, families, teens, local schools, and organizations! She is trauma-informed and has nu- merous years of helping build confidence and resilience so individuals can be their best selves.
Jen offers classes Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings from 5:30 AM to 6:15 AM and on Sat- urday mornings from 7:00 AM to 7:30 AM. These classes are offered via zoom or in person at Bessie Rowell Community Center. In the summer, classes are held at Odell Park. Classes consist of strength and cardio. In the spring, a run/walk club takes place Tuesday nights at 5:30 PM.
If you have a friend who doesn’t live in the region, you can still be workout buddies and do the zoom options! For
each class, whether in person or via zoom, you should have a yoga mat, light weights, heavy weights, resistance bands, and a water bottle.
Jen’s classes are set up for long-term health and wellness. She meets everyone where they are on their journey. She says, “Keep it simple. Work on your mindset, tune into your heart, believe in yourself, show up, build habits and be consis- tent, and the rest will fall into place.”
Jen also offers life coaching. She says, “I see the power- ful impacts that coaching has on individuals, families, and groups. I’ve seen relationships transformed, I’ve seen peo- ple master healthy lifestyle changes, I’ve seen people im-
plement life-changing ways to manage stress and anxi- ety, I’ve seen amazing weight loss transformations, and I’ve seen abusive cycles stop.” As a coach, Jen said that she and her clients will walk the self-de- velopment journey together in the most meaningful and ful- filling way. In addition, she will support, encourage, guide, and hold accountability.
If this is the year you want to start your fitness journey, continue a fitness routine, put yourself first, be chal- lenged, or work on personal growth, reach out to Jen at 603.630.1383, email her at fiercespiritfitness@gmail.com or check out her website at www.fiercespiritfitness.com
Find your Fur-Ever
Friend at Franklin
Animal Shelter
By lauRa BRusseau
Franklin Animal Shelter, lo- cated at 19 Rescue Lane Frank- lin has been serving the Greater Franklin Community since 2001. Their mission is to shelter, care for, and advocate for the abused, neglected, and abandoned cats and dogs of the communities they serve by taking steps to con- trol overpopulation and provid- ing healthy animals that will be adopted to loving forever homes.
The shelter can hold up to seven dogs and twenty cats at one time. They are open Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 AM to 1:30 PM, Thursdays from 1 PM to 6:30 PM, Fridays from 10 AM to 1:30 PM, and Saturdays from 10 AM to 3 PM.
Anyone interested in adopt- ing from Franklin Animal Shel- ter must fill out an application, have an established veterinarian, give references, and have a home check. All animals adopted are spayed or neutered, are up to date on vaccinations, and are cleared medically by a veterinar- ian.
If approved and cleared to adopt, puppies are $400, adult dogs are $325, and senior dogs are $150. Kittens are $175, cats are $100, and seniors are $50.
If space is available - the shel-
ter will take surrounders from citizens of Franklin, Boscawen, Andover, Hill, Northfield, Salis- bury, Sanbornton, and Tilton.
The shelter is currently taking donations of cat litter, trash bags, cleaning supplies, sponges, office supplies, and cat and dog toys, especially mind simulation games such as puzzles for the animals.
The shelter runs from gener- ous donations from the commu- nity, selling t-shirts, and putting on fundraisers such as a 5K, a Golf Tournament, and a Lucky Paw Raffle.
The shelter has one full-time employee and a few part-time employees. They are currently looking for one more part-time employee. The shelter loves working with community volun- teers! Volunteers must be 16 and older and have parental consent to help. Volunteers help clean the facilities, walk the dogs, do laun- dry and help with fundraising events.
For more information on finding your fur-ever friend, do- nating, or volunteering, please visit www.franklinanimalshel- ter.com, call 603.934.4132 or send tax-deductible donations to Franklin Animal Shelter PO BOX 265 Franklin, New Hamp- shire 03235.