Name: A Time of Prayer and Peace This Election Week
Start: 2026-10-28T16:00:00-04:00

As we enter this election week, we invite you into a space for prayer, reflection, and peace. If you are looking for a quiet place set aside to pray, our Reading Room is open this afternoon from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. All are welcome to come, pray, and study. You're welcome to pray for our community, our country, and our leaders, or for whatever is on your heart. 3512 Washington Street, Jamaica Plain MA 02130

Local Event: A Time of Prayer and Peace This Election Week

Boston

Suffolk County

Benjamin Pierce

Boston Metropolitan Area

Jamaica Plain

Massachusetts

A Time of Prayer and Peace This Election Week

As we enter this election week, we invite you into a space for prayer, reflection, and peace. If you are looking for a quiet...

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Tickets are $50 per individual or TABLES FOR 4 for $200. Individuals will be assigned to a table. (If you wish to be seated with a friend, be sure to arrive together). Please select LESSON or OPEN PLAY.
Your ticket includes complimentary treats from our local restaurants, while you learn to play the tiles. We will also have beer, wine, and cocktails for purchase, along with raffles for fun Mah Jongg prizes!

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Wrap yourself up in the warm memories of Edwina, a precocious and delightful girl who lived in Jamaica Plain in the early 1900s. Edwina’s memoirs, tell the stories of growing up the child of a single, working mother who never let her daughter know how hard life really was. This unique and fun presentation by Jill Hofstra, Edwina’s granddaughter, and by Edwina’s great-great granddaughters, will have you step back over 100 years for an inside look into the sites, neighborhoods, and neighbors of Jamaica Plain.
You will be introduced to the diverse cast of characters that populated Edwina’s world through her mother’s business and her homes on Centre Street and Paul Gore Street. Threaded with life’s lessons and an understanding look at human nature, I’m Edwina, is an unforgettable book that leaves some unanswered questions, and a lot of room for speculation and reflection. Perhaps, Edwina’s story will spark forgotten family history, a memory, and an inspiration for you, as well. Don’t miss this adventurous afternoon and peek into Jamaica Plain history.
I'm Edwina is an update of the book "Edwina", which was published in 2005. The revised book will be available the end of October.&nbsp;
Jill Hofstra, Edwina’s granddaughter, retired from a career as a marketing and sales executive and is currently a substitute teacher and volunteer in child welfare services in Tampa, Florida. Her work along with her time spent with nine beautiful grandchildren, keeps her totally immersed in the role of mentoring children. Bringing Edwina’s Jamaica Plain childhood stories to life for her grandchildren and the generations ahead and has been a truly enlightening and fulfilling experience.
This talk is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

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You may not expect a community so deeply academic to be so warm and welcoming, but Commonwealth contains multitudes—just like you.
Are you interested in applying&nbsp;for the 2027–2028&nbsp;school year? <a href="https://www.commschool.org/admissions-aid/admissions-events/registration" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Come to our Virtual Open House</a> to hear from current students and faculty, learn about different areas of school life, and discover all that makes Commonwealth so uncommon.
You will&nbsp;get a real sense of the Commonwealth experience and what your future here might be like:
<ul><li>Connect with inquisitive current students and friendly faculty</li><li>Learn about different areas of school life</li><li>Get answers to your admissions and financial aid questions</li><li>And much more…</li></ul>
Please register to reserve your spot. Both&nbsp;students and parents/primary caregivers are welcome to join us.
We cannot wait to meet you!

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