READINESS, RESILIENCE, AND RESISTANCE: A Workshop For What Lies Ahead

November 8, 2025 @ 9:30 am 12:30 pm EST

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.

Resilience 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.

Our trainers will teach us about how to prepare ourselves, emotionally and physically, for the trump regime and what they are unleashing on our country.

We 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.

Doors open at 9am. Please, bring a friend or two! It’s a great workshop, even for those not involved in a movement.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at contact@indivisiblefitchburgma.org.

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As 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.

Thank you!

A 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.

15 West St
Leominster, Massachusetts 01453
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No Fear with Street Theater Group

October 18, 2025 @ 11:00 am 1:00 pm EDT

A new protest group named “No Fear Street Theater” will be hosting ICE protests near the Burlington ICE Office on Saturdays! Everyone is welcome! More info here

Black Tie Protest

October 24, 2025 @ 4:30 pm 6:30 pm EDT

Why: The owner of Cafe Escadrille also owns the ICE Prison/Field Office at 1000 District Ave. He has been silent on the abuses in his building, and has not aided the Town’s efforts to inspect for zoning & safety violations. We’ll keep visiting his restaurant until he’s ready to face the conversation.

Parking: down the street in front of the Burlington Ice Palace (this is Town property where you will not be towed. Please do NOT park at the Cafe Escadrille!)

Note: People often wear formal wear to this protest!

26 Cambridge St
Burlington, Massachusetts
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Justice for All Thursdays

October 16, 2025 @ 11:00 am 1:00 pm EDT

Greater Assabet Indivisible Network (GAIN) invites you to stand in solidarity with immigrants and resistance to ICE and their cruel and lawless detention of our neighbors Thursdays from 11am-1pm, starting September 4. Regardless of any other political views, you are welcome to join us and demand Justice 4 All so long as you do so non-violently.

Our friends at Bearing Witness have been hosting gatherings at this location for many weeks. We are an unaffiliated group, but very much aligned with their values and mission. Our goal is to add to the total number of hours that citizens stand in non-violent opposition to the deplorable detainment conditions at this location. If you have been to Bearing Witness on Wednesdays, we would love to have you at Justice 4 All Thursdays.

Schedule (Starting Thursday, September 4 – more dates to follow)

11:00-11:30 Welcome; music; announcements
11:30-12:30 Stand with signs along District Ave
12:30-1:00 Optional short march down to Mall Rd.

What happens at this ICE office?

ICE personnel depart from District Ave. in unmarked vans with tinted windows on missions to abduct immigrants across New England. Immigrants may also show up at the office for appointments. The facility on District Ave was never intended to be a detention center, yet immigration lawyers and media interviews reveal that people are now being housed here in conditions that have been called “abysmal” and “unsanitary.”

What to expect at Justice 4 All?

We are committed to nonviolence, and we stand peacefully with signs outside the facility. We do not block the entrance, we do not physically approach ICE agents as they walk to/from the parking lot, and we do not block traffic on District Ave.

Signs

This is a very targeted action outside the ICE facility, so it’s not the venue for protesting other causes. Even though we care deeply about other issues, while outside ICE we must remain focused on immigration. 

Parking and other tips

For parking, please use the Macy’s overflow lot (75 Burlington Mall Road, follow signs for Macy’s, see map). For those with mobility challenges, please keep in mind that the lots closest to ICE — the FAA lot beside ICE and the BAE Systems lot directly across the street from ICE — have both been blocked off. There are restaurants nearby (Clover, Pressed Cafe, Chipotle) to get food and use the bathroom. Before arriving, please consider your own self-preservation (citizenship status) and self-care (sunscreen, hydration, etc.).

If you would like to receive updates on Justice4All Thursdays and reminders of our events, please add your email below to join our list. We’re excited to reinforce the work of our friends at Bearing Witness and to support our immigrant neighbors. We hope that you will join us.

See you in Burlington!

~Justice4All Thursdays organizers and the Greater Assabet Indivisible Network

1000 District Avenue
Burlington, MA 01803
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Readiness, Resilience, and Resistance: A Workshop for What Lies Ahead

November 3, 2025 @ 6:30 pm 8:30 pm EST

In response to the U.S. becoming increasingly autocratic, this workshop provides a framework for building personal and collective readiness, resilience, and care as a foundation for long-term resistance and preparedness for other challenges that may also lie ahead, such as climate-related crises, social unrest, and economic volatility. Participants will leave with concrete steps they can take immediately to start building our resistance muscles as individuals, organizations, and communities.

15 Marion St
Brookline, Massachusetts 02446
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Speaking Truth in the face of Mis-& Disinformation: A Collaboration with Santa Barbara Indivisible

October 27, 2025 @ 7:00 pm 8:30 pm EDT

We are increasingly aware of how powerful mis- and disinformation are with influencing voting patterns. If you’re asking “what can I do to make a difference?” please join us for an information session on mis- and disinformation where we will showcase several groups that you can join to make a difference. Will include smaller group sessions for 1:1 training. We so look forward to seeing you.

15 Marion St
Brookline, Massachusetts 02446
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No Kings Creative Resistance Sign Making

October 16, 2025 @ 6:30 pm 8:30 pm EDT

Come and make the sign you can carry and learn how you can be part of a team to get the No Kings message seen from the sky.

15 Marion St
Brookline, Massachusetts 02446
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Emma’s Revolution: We Are the Power Concert Tour

Hybrid Event

October 18, 2025 @ 7:30 pm 9:30 pm EDT

Join us for a benefit for the important work of First Parish’s Reckoning & Repair and Immigration Justice Task Forces!
In-Person Tickets: $25 Advance, $30 Door, $18 Low/No Wage
Livestream: $20 General, $15 Low/No Wage
No One Turned Away

20 Lexington Rd
Concord, Massachusetts 01742
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Righting the Democratic Ship with Danielle Allen

November 15, 2025 @ 10:00 am 11:00 am EST

Town Hall presented by the Lincoln Democratic Town Committee. Light Refreshments served. Parking across the street at Stone Church.

Editor’s Note: Jungle primaries without Ranked Choice Voting will elect more MAGA in Massachusetts.

15 Bedford Rd
Lincoln, Massachusetts 01773
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End Loyalty Pay-Training

Virtual Event

October 14, 2025 @ 7:00 pm 7:30 pm EDT

Speedy signature training for the ballot initiative to end loyalty pay in the state house. Join Act on Mass Board Member Hewon Hwang and I for a quick review of what the stipend reform ballot question is and how you can help Act on Mass & allies get it on the ballot!  

We’ll cover the background behind the effort to end these so-called “leadership stipends”– a system that rewards loyalty and punishes dissent, consolidating power and control of legislation in the hands of state house leadership. Then we’ll discuss the ins and outs of signature collecting and make sure you have the tools you need to collect signatures in your own life. 

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