TDC CONNECTS
Our signature monthly gatherings bring members together for meaningful experiences. Each TDC Connects event features an inspiring speaker, an impactful larger group volunteer opportunity, or a hands-on workshop that fosters genuine connections while making a difference in our community.
Upcoming TDC Connects Events
Serving with Heart at Rosie's Place
Join THE DOING CIRCLE for a morning of service and connection at Rosie's Place. Our group will prepare and serve lunch through their Dining Room Catering Program, no kitchen experience required! Just come ready to roll up your sleeves and work together to make a meaningful impact. Following our volunteer shift, you're warmly invited to join us for an optional lunch nearby where we can connect and reflect on the morning's experience together. Carpooling available from Newton.
What you'll experience:
- Hands-on meal preparation and service for 100+ women in need
- Working alongside fellow TDC members in a meaningful team effort
- Direct impact in addressing food insecurity in our community
- Optional group lunch to connect with members and share reflections
Eat Smart, Sleep Deep, Think Clearly
Join Dr. Nina Frusztajer, MD, for a practical, evidence-based look at how nutrition supports cognition, mood, and sleep in midlife. Drawing on her medical training and years of coaching women through life transitions, Dr. Frusztajer translates complex science into simple, sustainable strategies that help you feel sharper, calmer, and more energized every day.
We'll explore:
- How what you eat influences brain health, mood, and sleep
- Simple, sustainable habits to feel sharper, calmer, and more energized
- Ten pantry staples to keep on hand - plus three easy recipes to make from them
- Easy daily nutrition tweaks to boost focus, sleep, and overall well-being
About the Speaker:
Dr. Nina Frusztajer is a physician with a master's degree in nutrition and board certification in lifestyle medicine. She is the co-author of The Serotonin Power Diet, a certified life coach, cooking instructor, and yoga instructor. As a nutrition and weight loss coach, Dr. Frusztajer helps both women and men optimize their diet and lifestyle, implement scientifically based practices that are realistic, and focus on the connection between diet, the gut microbiome, metabolism, hormone balance, stress management, and brain health.
Past TDC Connects Events
Everyday Intuition: A Workshop for Clarity, Confidence, and Ease
Members gathered for an experiential workshop exploring how listening to intuition can bring more ease to decision-making and daily life. Michelle Cove led participants through practical exercises for recognizing and trusting the subtle signals we all carry.
What we explored:
- How intuition shows up in everyday life
- Moving from big decisions to small nudges
- Building trust in your inner signals
- Finding greater clarity, calm, and meaning
- Practical exercises for daily life
Harvest & Connect at Gaining Ground
Members gathered for meaningful farm work at Gaining Ground, followed by lunch together. All harvested food went directly to local food pantries and soup kitchens.
The Real Talk on Menopause
An informative and supportive discussion about menopause and its many aspects. Dr. Packard drew on over twenty years of experience to guide members through the physical and emotional changes of midlife.