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SUMMARY:READINESS\, RESILIENCE\, AND RESISTANCE: A Workshop For What Lies Ahead
DESCRIPTION:In response to the U.S. becoming increasingly autocratic\, this two-hour workshop by the Boston Trainers Collective (BTC) provides a framework for building readiness and resilience as a foundation for long-term resistance\, personal and collective care\, and preparedness for other challenges that may lie ahead such as climate-related crises\, social unrest\, and economic volatility. Participants will leave with concrete steps that can be taken immediately to start building readiness and resilience as individuals\, organizations\, and communities. A one-hour de-escalation training will be paired with this workshop. \n\n\n\nResilience is the ability to adapt\, bounce back\, and grow from stress\, adversity\, and trauma. It involves developing skills\, behaviors\, and mindsets like healthy habits\, strong social connections\, and problem-solving. These elements allow individuals and communities to cope with challenges\, manage mental health\, and even use difficult experiences for personal growth. \n\n\n\nOur trainers will teach us about how to prepare ourselves\, emotionally and physically\, for the trump regime and what they are unleashing on our country. \n\n\n\nWe will also learn about de-escalation. Many of you have experienced an issue with an agitator during your demonstrations; we want to help you navigate those. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP for updates\n\n\n\n\nDoors open at 9am. Please\, bring a friend or two! It’s a great workshop\, even for those not involved in a movement. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please feel free to email us at contact@indivisiblefitchburgma.org. \n\n\n\nJoin our Facebook page\, Indivisible Fitchburg MA for info and events! \n\n\n\nAs we continue to organize these events and initiatives\, we recognize that we can’t do it all on our own. We are hoping for your generous support through donations. If 30 people each contributed $10\, we would be able to cover much of our expenses (church rental space\, pizza\, refreshments\, small thank you gift for trainers\, etc) for the upcoming events. Every little bit helps and is greatly appreciated! Email contact@indivisiblefitchburgma.org for Venmo or mailing address. \n\n\n\nThank you! \n\n\n\nA core principle behind all Indivisible events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values.
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LOCATION:First Church Unitarian Universalist Leominster\, 15 West St\, Leominster\, Massachusetts\, 01453
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SUMMARY:Swing Blue Alliance- Frontline Update with Special Guest Simon Rosenberg
DESCRIPTION:Coming right on the heels of the 2025 election\, this is the perfect time for us to check in with Simon Rosenberg\, the premier political strategist and cheerleader of our grassroots movement!  Simon will give us his take on the election\, the opportunities it has created and where we go from here.  Simon writes the Substack newsletter:  The  Hopium Chronicles. \n\n\n\n\nSign up for Link\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for our monthly 30-minute Frontline Update.  We’ve crafted a focused agenda covering key priorities and top campaigns to keep you aligned with our mission. Dive in for a high-level overview of where we’re heading and the impactful initiatives driving us forward. \n\n\n\nStay afterward for Q&A and discussions.
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SUMMARY:GAIN November Educational Talk and Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Food Insecurity Talk\, Membership Meeting\, and More! \n\n\n\nDave Johnson\, Manager of Farm Operations at Community Harvest Project (in Grafton and Harvard) will join Greater Assabet Indivisible Network (GAIN) to discuss food insecurity in Worcester County and beyond\, including how Community Harvest helps\, now in this crucial time\, and always. We’re excited to welcome him and to learn more about CHP’s innovative\, impactful work. \n\n\n\nWe welcome everyone to our monthly Membership meeting. Bring a friend! Other topics will include the value of our Signal App\, and a discussion about our current Northborough standout. A great way to get to know GAIN better and share your ideas. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP for updates\n\n\n\n\nA core principle behind all Indivisible events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values. \n\n\n\nNOTE: GAIN will be collecting gift cards or cash donations at this meeting (requested by food banks instead of actual food donations\, to better meet the specific needs of their families) to be distributed to local organizations. We are working on which local organizations are meeting this moment and will inform membership in the next newsletter.
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/gain-membership-meeting/
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