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YOUR COMMUNITY CENTER

The Gatherings community center is open to everyone, whether you live in town or further afield, whether you’re aged 9, 39 or 99… and there’s so much going on! Visit the Events & Activities page or keep scrolling down to see what’s happening this month.

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DONATE NOW!

Your generous contributions keep The Gatherings going. You can easily donate or pay fees online with your Credit/Debit Card or Paypal/Venmo right here ➡➡➡

Or send your donation as a check to The Gatherings, P.O. Box 62 Surry, ME 04684

Thank you so much for your support, we hope to see you here very soon.

Events & Activities

Is there something you’d like to see happening here? Let us know what activities you’d enjoy at The Gatherings and learn how you can get involved.

THE SECOND ANNUAL DOWNEAST MAINE HOLISTIC FAIR
Saturday, October 24th at 9:00am–10pm

All day event at The Gatherings with vendors selling goods and loads of activities including a cacao ceremony, yoga & movement, ayurvedic meal, tarot & astrology, reiki & massage, mushrooms & plant medicine 

Cost: Free to attend, purchases for individual vendor goods and services.

THE GATHERINGS LOBSTER ROLL TAKEOUT
Friday, October 9th at 5:00-6:00pm

Pre-order dinner box pick up. Orders can be placed here: https://givebutter.com/gatheringslobster2026

Dinner box includes a lobster roll, potato salad, coleslaw and blueberry cake. Dinner boxes are limited to 45 in total so order yours soon! Each dinner box costs $30.

Take your dinner boxes home or bring lawn chairs and a sweater and eat on The Gatherings grounds with friends.

NEW GROUPS AND SPECIAL EVENTS

BOB DYLAN BELATED BIRTHDAY BENEFIT BAND
Saturday, October 3rd at 7:00pm

The Bob Dylan Belated Birthday Benefit Band is a group of Maine musicians celebrating the diverse catalogue and contributions of Bob Dylan. Authentically recreating different eras across Bob Dylan’s career, audiences will enjoy old favorites and deep cuts that capture the legendary spirit of Bob Dylan’s live performances and recordings.

Cost: By donation

FMI Contact: Damian Bebell
bebell@bc.edu

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NEW! PILATES
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:15am

Weekly Pilates classes designed to improve balance, build strength, and target individual muscle groups. Each session focuses on mindful movement, helping you gain confidence in your body while enjoying a supportive and energizing environment.

BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat)

Tuesdays: Mind Over Mat(ter) Power Pilates

Cost: $18 walk-in, $80 for 5 sessions, $150 for 10 sessions

 
Thursdays: Not Your Mother’s Pilates: Pilates, Yoga, Mindfulness Fusion (1 hr)

Cost: $20 per session

FMI Contact:
Angela Balacco
a.balacco@gmail.com

NEW! MAHJONG
Mondays at 6:00pm

It’s Mahjong Mondays! 🀄 Learn to play this game in a friendly group setting, beginners welcome. 

Cost: By donation, goes to The Gatherings

FMI Contact:
Clarisa Diaz
clarisadiaz@gmail.com

CALENDAR

September 2026

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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  • 🧘🏻‍♀️ 9:15am Mind Over Mat(ter) Power Pilates
  • 🔒 5:30pm Ellas & Fellas
2
  • 🎨 10am Life Drawing
  • 🗨️ 5:30pm Spanish Conversation
3
  • 🧘🏻‍♀️ 9:15am Not Your Mother’s Pilates- Pilates, yoga, and mindfulness fusion
  • 🚌 2:30pm Magic Food Bus
4
  • 🥣 6:30pm Food With Friends Potluck
5
6
  • 🎵 1pm Shape Note Singing
  • 🎲 6:30pm Board Game Night
7
  • 🪕 5.30pm Ukulele Jam
8
  • 🧘🏻‍♀️ 9:15am Mind Over Mat(ter) Power Pilates
  • 🔒5:30pm Ellas & Fellas
9
  • 🔒5:30pm Ellas & Fellas
  • 🎨 10am Life Drawing
  • 🗨️ 5:30pm Spanish Conversation
10
  • 🧘🏻‍♀️ 9:15am Not Your Mother’s Pilates- Pilates, yoga, and mindfulness fusion
  • 💃🏻🕺🏻 11am Tango Practice
  • 🚌 2:30pm Magic Food Bus
11
12
13
  • 🌿 9am Native Gardens of Blue Hill: Invasive Plant Workshop
  • 🔒 12pm Private Event
  • 🎲 6:30pm Board Game Night
14
  • 🀄 6:30pm Mahjong
15
  • 🧘🏻‍♀️ 9:15am Mind Over Mat(ter) Power Pilates
  • 🔒 5:30pm The Ellas
  • 🔒 6:00pm The Gatherings Board Meeting
16
  • 🎨 10am Life Drawing
17
  • 🧘🏻‍♀️ 9:15am Not Your Mother’s Pilates- Pilates, yoga, and mindfulness fusion
  • 💃🏻🕺🏻 11am Tango Practice
  • 🚌 2:30pm Magic Food Bus
  • 🪕 5:30pm Ukulele Jam
18
19
  • 🍂 6pm Autumn Equinox Sound Journey
20
  • 🎼 10am DownEast SongCrafters: Workshop with Caroline Cotter
  • 🎲 6:30pm Board Game Night
21
  • 🀄 6:30pm Mahjong
22
  • 🧘🏻‍♀️ 9:15am Mind Over Mat(ter) Power Pilates
  • 🔒5:30pm The Ellas
23
  • 🎨 10am Life Drawing
  • 🗨️ 5:30pm Spanish Conversation
24
  • 🧘🏻‍♀️ 9:15am Not Your Mother’s Pilates- Pilates, yoga, and mindfulness fusion
  • 💃🏻🕺🏻 11am Tango Practice
  • 🚌 2:30pm Magic Food Bus
25
  • 🕊️ 7:30pm A Course in Miracles Discussion "The End of the Illusion"
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27
  • 🥋 10am Tai Chi for Beginners
  • 🎲 6:30pm Board Game Night
28
  • 📚 11:30pm Ellsworth Literature Club
  • 🀄 6:00pm Mahjong
29
  • 🧘🏻‍♀️ 9:15am Mind Over Mat(ter) Power Pilates
30
  • 🎨 10am Life Drawing
  • 🗨️ 5:30pm Spanish Conversation

ONGOING GROUPS

  • Life Drawing Wednesdays 10am. Artists age 18+ sketch each week from live models using a variety of drawing media; from charcoal and pastels to colored pencils. These uninstructed sessions are open to the community and all skill levels are encouraged to attend. $17/person.
  • Spanish Conversation Wednesdays 5:30pm. This is a group meeting for people wanting to practice their Spanish conversation – all levels are invited! $2/person.
  • Ukulele Jam 1st Mondays & 3rd Thursdays 5:30pm. Easy-going ukulele group – beginners welcome! $2/person.
  • Food with Friends every First Friday at 6pm! Community potluck. Bring a dish or drink to share while spending time with your neighbors and fill up on a variety of home cooked dishes. Donations to the community center are welcome.
  • Vinyl Night Various dates. Hang out and listen to records at Vinyl Night. Bring your records or choose from one of ours. By donation.
  • Board Game Night every Sunday at 6:30pm. We play modern board games, tile games, card games, dice games, word games, cooperative games… bring your favorites! $2/person.
  • Shape Note Singing every first Sunday at 1pm. Shape note singing is a system originally devised to teach sight-reading and singing in harmony to folks with no musical background. We sing for one another; everyone is welcome. $2/person.
  • Grief Circle Monthly Saturday (various dates) at 10:30am. A grief circle is a place to share and witness one another’s grief through simple ritual. $2-10 sliding scale/person.
  • Tango Practice Fridays at 10am. RSVP required. By donation.
  • Sonic Yoga Nidra Third Saturdays of the month at 7pm. $25-50/person sliding scale.
  • Tai Chi Beginner series with various dates. Learn the basics of tai chi and the art of meditation in motion. By donation.
  • Maine Mushroom Workshops Various dates. Learn and discuss different types of mushrooms found in Maine and how to forage them.
  • Ellsworth Literature Club Monthly Mondays (various dates) at 12:30pm. Read and discuss books. By donation.
  • Open Mic Summer dates open to all acoustic musicians and listeners. By donation.
  • Pilates Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:15am. $18-20 per session.
  • Mahjong Mondays at 6:00pm. By donation.

We often have new instructors with different offerings including music, spiritual arts, community conversations, and crafts. There are also special events on a monthly and seasonal basis. Keep up-to-date with our online calendar on this page (above), and join our weekly newsletter list by sending a note to community@surrygatherings.org

Get Involved

VOLUNTEER

Do you have a special talent or hobby you want to share? Volunteer to teach a class, hold an event, host an ongoing public group, take part in fundraising, write grants or just help us maintain the building and property. We’d love you to get involved!

FUNDRAISE

If you have a fundraising idea or you’d like to discuss how you can help The Gatherings meet its full potential within the community, please get in touch

DONATE NOW!

Your generous contributions keep The Gatherings going. You can easily donate or pay fees online with your Credit/Debit Card or Paypal/Venmo right here ➡➡➡

Or send your donation as a check to The Gatherings, P.O. Box 62 Surry, ME 0468

Thank you so much for your support, we hope to see you here very soon.

LOOKING FORWARD
We have lofty visions for the community center. With your support we hope to continue to improve the property to include:

  • A gazebo for outdoor events and activities such as pickle ball
  • Solar panels to offset electrical costs and maintain a safe and warm place for the local community to use in the event of a power outage
  • An improved community kitchen
  • A community orchard and playground

Contact Us

The Gatherings Program Coordinator Clarisa Diaz manages our communications, general information, and booking/use inquiries:

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    GENERAL INFORMATION:

    Location 1208 Surry Rd, Surry, ME 04684
    Mail PO Box 62, Surry, ME 04684
    Email community@surrygatherings.org
    Phone 207-610-4506

    BOOKINGS & USE INQUIRIES:


    Email buildinguse@surrygatherings.org
    Phone 207-610-4506

    Messages can be sent to The Gatherings board of directors at board@surrygatherings.org .