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• Essay Judging for MAX Courage

  • When
    02/12/2026
  •  
    12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Northeastern University

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  What We'll Do: Join fellow TDC members in reviewing and selecting student essays for publication in MAXCourage's annual anthology. For 35 years, MAXCourage has helped Boston students discover their capacity for courage and find their voice through creative writing. You'll read through submissions from these young writers, offering your unique perspective to help choose which stories of courage will be shared with the wider community.

  Good to Know:

  • All essays are reviewed anonymously (student names removed) and pre-screened for safety concerns
  • You'll receive a Judge's Guide with helpful guidelines before the event
  • We'll ask you to sign a confidentiality agreement to protect student privacy
  • No special expertise needed - we value diverse perspectives from all backgrounds

  https://maxcourage.org/

  
  

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• Prison Book Program

  • When
    02/18/2026
  •  
    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    1306 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA (Basement)
  • Spaces left
    5

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  Prison Book Program: Fulfilling Book Requests for Incarcerated Readers
  

  Connect through the power of reading! The Prison Book Program supports incarcerated individuals by sending free books that match their specific interests and needs - from educational materials to fiction that provides escape and hope.

  What We'll Do Together:

  • Match book requests from incarcerated readers with available titles
  • Work in teams on tasks like book selection, packing, or quality control
  • Share the satisfaction of knowing each package brings learning and connection to someone in isolation
  • Connect with THE DOING CIRCLE community while making a tangible difference

  Past volunteers consistently call this one of their most rewarding experiences - every book sent opens a window to the world.

  https://prisonbookprogram.org/

  Info on parking below (both street and garage)

  https://prisonbookprogram.org/about/directions/

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• TDC Connects: "Small Things Like These" Book Club

  • When
    02/24/2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Newton, MA

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  TDC Connects: "Small Things Like These" Book Club
  

  Join fellow TDC members for our February book club discussion of Claire Keegan's "Small Things Like These," a powerful novella that was shortlisted for the Booker Prize and named one of the New York Times' Best Books of the 21st Century.

  Led by TDC member Arianne Chernock, a British history professor, we'll explore this beautifully written story of a coal merchant in 1980s Ireland who faces a moral choice during the Christmas season. At just over 100 pages, it's a perfect read for busy schedules.

  What We'll Do Together:

  • Connect over drinks and snacks
  • Discuss the book's themes of conscience and courage
  • Share how the story resonates with our own experiences
  • Learn historical context from Arianne's expertise

  Don't worry if you haven't finished - come for the conversation and connections!

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• Community Servings Meal Prep

  • When
    02/27/2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Community Servings
  • Spaces left
    4

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  What We'll Do Together: Join other TDC members in the kitchen at Community Servings to help prepare thousands of scratch-made, medically tailored meals for families impacted by critical or chronic illness.

  • Work alongside fellow volunteers prepping wholesome ingredients and assembling meals designed for 15 different medical diets
  • Receive a full orientation from the Community Servings team before starting your shift
  • Make a direct impact—Community Servings home-delivers about a million meals annually to thousands of families who need nutritionally-appropriate food

  What to Know: Please wear pants covering the ankles, long-sleeve shirts, and closed-toe shoes. Hairnets and aprons will be provided.

  Free, easy on-site parking available!

  https://www.servings.org
  

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• Cradles to Crayons

  • When
    03/05/2026
  •  
    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    281 Newtonville Ave, Newton, MA
  • Spaces left
    3

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  Cradles to Crayons Giving Factory

  Help provide essential items to children experiencing poverty by volunteering at the Cradles to Crayons warehouse. We'll work together inspecting, sorting, and packaging donated clothing, shoes, books, and school supplies to prepare them for distribution to local families in need.

  What We'll Do Together:

  • Sort and inspect donated children's items at different stations
  • Package essentials like clothing, shoes, and school supplies
  • Work alongside TDC members in their efficient warehouse system
  • Help ensure quality items reach children who need them most

  Good to Know:

  • Easy on-site parking or local side streets
  • Located just outside Newtonville with plenty of spots nearby for coffee or lunch afterward

  https://www.cradlestocrayons.org/boston/

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• Prison Book Program

  • When
    03/11/2026
  •  
    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    1306 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA (Basement)
  • Spaces left
    6

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  The mission of the Prison Book Program is to support people in prison by sending them free books and print resources that meet their specific needs and interests. Prisoners write into the program with specific requests and PBP volunteers do their best to fulfill them. Volunteering usually includes a “job” such as picking books, invoicing, packing and/or quality control. This is an extremely rewarding volunteer activity - don't miss out!

  https://prisonbookprogram.org/

  The church is the giant stone building with the gold dome. Go to the back of the building – the opposite end from the steeple. 

  The stairs go down to the basement and are on the sidewalk next to the street and traffic light. 

  Info on parking below (both street and garage)

  https://prisonbookprogram.org/about/directions/

  Quincy isn’t as far as it seems and has some great food/drink options! 

  TBar https://www.tbaar.com/

  Gunther Tooties https://www.gunthertooties.com/

  Marylou’s Coffee https://marylous.com/

  Craig’s Cafe https://craigscafe.com/

  Italian Cafe Gelato Kitchen + Drinks https://www.italiancafegelato.com/

  Magic Bowl https://magicbowl.net/

  Pastry Land https://pastry-land.com/

  Fuji at WoC https://www.fujiatwoc.com/

  Starbucks https://www.starbucks.com/store-locator/store/13434/quincy-monroe-place-1245-hancock-street-quincy-ma-021694320-us

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• March TDC Connects: Simple Stems, Shared Joy

  • When
    03/24/2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Derby Farm Flowers, 1280 Centre St, Newton

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  Simple Stems, Shared Joy: A Floral Workshop
  

  Join us for a meaningful hands-on workshop where we'll create beautiful flower arrangements to brighten the days of memory care residents.

  Led by Lucinda Chrislip, founder of the woman-owned Derby Farm Flowers, you'll learn how to craft elegant, long-lasting arrangements using affordable flowers similar to what you’d find at your local supermarket. Lucinda will share professional design techniques you can use again and again - proving that gorgeous arrangements don't require expensive specialty blooms.

  What We'll Do Together:

  • Learn simple techniques for creating balanced, beautiful arrangements
  • Work with accessible flowers to create something special
  • Create arrangements that will be donated to local memory care facilities through our partnership with Theo's Flowers
  • Connect with other TDC members while making a tangible difference

  No floral experience needed - just bring your creativity and willingness to spread joy.

  This workshop launches our new partnership with Theo's Flowers, bringing beauty and connection to those in memory care.

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