One of the most enjoyable volunteering experiences I have ever had. Split into teams of picking the…read morebooks, verifying choices, sorting through donated books, packaging for mail, etc, you work independently to respond to an inmates letter with the books they request (genre, topic, author, etc!). Picking was my job today which was so fun the 4 hrs they were open didn't feel like anything. I blinked and it was done. It was fun, interactive, stimulating g, and rewarding. Seeing people's personalities sign through their letters and being on a personal shopper mission to get what they want and need was fantastic. There is also the Adams' tombs that they can bring you to see which tickled the historic bug in my brain! This group does such important and beloved work, can't wait to be back!

Want to feel like you have a pen pal in Prison, but don't want the commitment of actually writing…read moreback to them and the a potential ex-con coming to meet you in person once they get released? Go volunteer at The Prison Book Program. The Prison Book Program started in the back of a bookstore in Cambridge, MA when the owners saw a need not being met. Prisoners from all over the country write to The Prison Book Program and request reading materials that The Prison Book Program packs up and mails to them at their jail. The Prison Book Program is completely run by volunteers and all books and supplies are donated, as well as the space that the work is done in (thanks First Parish). It is impressive to see the vast hodpodge of books that the Program has to give out and it is surprising that the most frequently requested book is The Dictionary. Volunteering is really fun. You pick a letter from a prisoner asking for books, you fill their book order (hmmm....he is asking for something to do with hunting, the outdoors, manly men, or film; let me give him this book on the Oscars, it's the closest thing here) package up the books, address them, and imagine the smile that comes over the prisoner's face (once they have stopped trying to make the tape and envelope into a shank) when they read the book. It is humbling to read some of the letters from the prisoners. You can tell that some are extremely grateful, while others are annoyed that they did not get the specific book that they asked for the first time around (in a place that runs on donations, you can only imagine how hard it is to fill even the simplest request). Some letters are extremely eloquent, and others are hard to decipher. Either way, you do some work, read some titles of books you had forgotten you read (hey there, Their Eyes Were Watching God), meet some new people, and feel good when you leave. Drop in to help out on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30pm until 9pm and once a month on Saturday (email to confirm the actual Saturday date).

I'm a big fan of Better Off Bowling and regularly tell all my friends (and sometimes co-workers)…read moreabout in when recruiting my team every season. You don't have to be a good bowler so everyone is welcome! It's a really great way to get out and have some fun with friends while meeting some awesome new people. The leagues regularly have a bunch of different teams to meet during and after bowling - the host some after bowling hangs complete with games. There's also trivia during bowling. Overall it's a really fun time and a great way to meet fun new people - give it a try next time they have registration open.

Okay, I signed up as a free agent and they put me on a team with 6 other bowlers. 7 is a pretty…read morebig group, but I thought nothing of it. More the Merrier right? Well, know what you are paying for. the lanes turn on for 90 minutes. when times up, you're done. You will likely get 1 full game and an additional 3 frames. So you are basically paying 11 bucks for a single game. I saw no drink specials. every drink I bought was priced as was on the menu. Last time I was on a bowling league I was paying about 12 / week for 3 games. Everything else was as I expect for a typical bowling league.

They were really good in the beginning but they suck! I would not waist your time anymore!read more

What a fun night! I attended BYPA's 12th Anniversary Night Circus on 4/12 and my friends and I had…read morea wonderful time. Masks, appetizers, contortionists, stilt walkers (she was awesome!), balloon animals, GREAT DJ, and fun photos. Look forward to more events!

There are just so many good things to say about this place that I'm not sure where to start…read more First, it is not a "shelter" in the typical sense of the word, and the staff and guests do not refer to it as a "shelter". They consider themselves a "community", and act as such. There are NO lines for anything at the WLP. The women are served their meals at their tables by volunteers, and their materials are bussed for them once they are done, unless they choose to self-bus. The food. Oh heavens! WLP prides itself on serving nourishing, FRESH food. Each meal will have all nutritional requirements met, and there is always a veggie option. We're not talking canned goods or sandwiches here, folks. No, this is chopped and diced fresh veggies, prime cut meats, the finest ingredients. If you're a good cook and after you've volunteered a few times, they are happy to let you get in the kitchen and help whip up stuff. The resident chef there, Gina, is wonderfully creative in the kitchen (and very nice), and from time to time, other professional chefs from local restaurants come in to put together a meal. The WLP isn't jsut a food place, although that's the highlight of the day. It also provides the women with full time advocacy support to help with finding housing, food, or other services. There is a computer room/resource room that the ladies may use. There is also a nap room where women can go to get sometimes some much needed rest, and also a quiet room for just some peace, solitude, and maybe reading or reflecting. Women are also able to get various toiletries and clothing that they may need. They may do their laundry and take showers. The Program Manager, Heather (also very, very nice and competent) has done a great job of making sure that there are interesting activities for guests if they choose to participate: yoga, painting, field trips, knitting, etc. Since the WLP is run as a "community", the staff are INCREDIBLY patient with the women, and if a guest is being disorderly or breaking a rule, she is not immediately tossed out, but is counseled and given more than one opportunity to redeem herself by correcting her behavior. Throwing someone out is a last option at the WLP. WLP treats its volunteers as the valuable commodity we are. We are appreciated, thanked, and made to feel a part of the "team". Added Perk: They also have really incredible volunteer thank you events! I enjoy volunteering here. I learn something new and meet new people each time I go. I don't have a lot of spare time to volunteer, but when I do, the WLP gets me all the time, every time. It's important to know that this place could not be so great without us- the community at large supporting it through donations, volunteering, contributions, etc. The staff, Regina, Linda, Joanna, Lauren, Linnie, and Cheryl are terrific- go meet them! This is just a wonderful, wonderful place. You will not leave here without your heart being touched in some way.

Just to add to the great review by Adrienne -- The Women's…read moreLunch Place is an amazing community run by dedicated and caring people. I've volunteered there many times, and the experience was wonderful. The staff is as open, kind and welcoming to volunteers as they are to their ladies. The ladies? Wow. Having the opportunity to really get to know some of the women in this community is a real blessing. The WLP is one of my favorite volunteer opportunities. Try it out!

It a great place to go lite game great dance Bans to. Gray. People to And the beer is good…read more Cold It amazing. Beer. Are. 3.00 dollars.

Have been here for many functions and fundraisers. Great event space. Also good club!! Music…read moreaccosttics is great. People are friendly and welcoming. 5 minutes off Rt 3 south in east Braintree. Reasonable rates and beautiful space. Check them out for your next function.

I had a baby shower on Aug 9, 2025, for 65 pp HIDDEN GEM…read moreFood- Incredible, Service - Incredible, Room - Incredible, View- Incredible The Staff was amazing lead by Kathie Dalton. They took care of everything! My only responsibly the day of the baby shower was to show up and arrange the delivered gluten and dairy free cupcakes I ordered. Kathie and her staff arranged my jungle themed centerpieces, tropical ballons arched over my stuffed giraffe and elephant and had the room decorated in tropical leaves and balloons everywhere. All I can say is WOW! The parents to be and guest were overwhelmed with joy and happiness!

Went there to ask about membership. Person I spoke to was rude, flippant. Guess I'll go somewhere…read moreelse.

This 5k has an awesome path around Merrymount park and onto Quincy Shore Drive…read more It is mostly flat and well partitioned off from traffic with heavy cop details. I would know because I was the last runner with only a handful of walkers a mile behind me so I had a cop car following me at 4.5 mph for the last 2.1 miles. It was like being slow motion chased by the police. It POURED out this year so there were very few participants and mostly just the hardcore runners but they had a full on meal with sandwiches and cookies and drinks waiting at the end as well as entertainment under a pavilion in the park. Nicely run and for a great cause. I will definitely do this one again next year. (hopefully so will other really slow runners =) )

Mix: a bunch of model train enthusiasts (including current and former train engineers and MBTA…read moreemployees); a former WWII building way out in the woods; a roomful of small, mostly male children and their people; beautifully sculpted small scale scenery that looks like a special effects set, some of which is still under construction, with model trains running through them. To the delight of the under-5 set, even Thomas the Tank Engine made an appearance. Open to the public twice a year, this is a fun way to spend an afternoon. The lighting is bad, the spaces are a little tricky, and it might be a little overwhelming to find so many people into model trains. (It felt like a comic book convention, but with trains.) For small boys--especially those like mine who are really into trains--this is a little bit o' heaven. It may even be a gateway into the grander, and possibly expensive, world of model trains. It may even inspire new wood, plastic, and/or Duoplo track layouts that will take over your living room. There are vendors selling books, model train DVDs, and yes, lots and lots of model trains, tracks, and kits. We were topped out after an hour. I'd also like to add that the guys there were very cool with photos being taken. Admission was $5 for adults. It is possible to get there by public transportation. The West Hingham stop on the Greenbush commuter rail line is across the extremely busy street from the driveway. Then you walk down the mucky dirt driveway under construction with no sidewalks that goes on for at least 10 minutes. Just when you start to wonder where this place is, the parking lot appears.

Excellent visit for both the hobbiest and a family day out. There are three scheduled events during…read morethe year. Scout Night-mid January Open house for all scouts and families Spring Show and Open House-end of March Fall Show and Open House-end of October Use 19 Fort Hill Street, Hingham MA 02043 for your GPS. This will bring you to the entrance of Bare Cove Park. The entrance to the park is directly across the street from West Hingham Station on the Greenbush rail line out of South Station. Just cross the street and follow the sidewalk past the ball fields. Just a 5-7 minute walk. The other review is incorrect. The road is paved, lighted with street lights and has a sidewalk. Give the club a call for other events and openings. 781 740 2000 Fax: 781 740 8900 ssmrc.org