Events & Activities

Every Saturday at 9am
If regular yoga classes are a bit out of your price range, you have trouble finding the motivation to practice alone, or you have been curious to try out yoga for the first time, Community Yoga is for you! These casual classes happen in person every Saturday morning at 9am. The class is usually a more relaxing Yin Yoga.

Classes are in-person and streamed online through glo.com, which features dozens of different teachers and yoga styles!

After class, for those who want to, there will be time to ask questions about poses, help each other out, or share tips and stretches we've been enjoying.

These classes are very casual and are open to all ages and abilities (beginners welcome). There are mats, blocks and straps available, no special clothes are required (comfy recommended) and there is a separate unattended playroom for children if needed, but kids who can focus on the class are welcome to stretch with us too!

$2/person

For more information contact Hazel: hazeleez@yahoo.com 207-460-6219

Shape note singing is a system originally devised to teach sight-reading and singing in harmony to folks with no musical background. From its beginnings in colonial America, it now has an international following. Non-performance singing, in four parts, for the joy of the activity alone is a beautiful example of community-based art. No experience or talent is required. We sing for one another; everyone is welcome.Our afternoon of Shape-note singing would include a brief history and description of the music and then simply singing from The Sacred Harp, the tune book most commonly used for this. We will bring loaner books. 
Cost: $2/person
FMI Contact: Maine Shape Note Singing Community 
Alan Cohen
 biopestman@gmail.com 
(202) 669-6363
or
Stephen Chace
perniciousanemia115@gmail.com
(207) 610-2357

Every Sunday
We play awesome modern board games, card games, dice games, tile games, team games... bring your favorites! Everyone welcome.
$2/person goes to the community center.
Contact: Joe Greely
shallop1621@gmail.com
207-460-0515

Every Wednesday
Artists, age 18+, of any skill level are encouraged to attend, and may use any media. These 2-hour uninstructed sessions are every Wednesday, 10-Noon. Bring a mask. Cost is $17.
We are always looking for new models. Experience is not necessary, but models are expected to hold a pose for up to 20 minutes. All shapes, ages and sizes are welcome. Models are paid $60 per class.
If you are interested in attending Life Drawing as a participant or model, you can call Greg at 207-374-7224 or email gregory.payne@mac.com

Every Wednesday
This is a friendly way to challenge your vocabulary and build your listening skills. All levels are invited. ¡Bienvenidos! $2/person goes to the community center.
Contact: Sharon Minogue 757-515-0409 al_bustan@yahoo.com

Every 1st and 3rd Thursday
A for-fun ukulele get-together! Using the big screen to pull up songs, we'll sing and strum some tunes. This will not be a "class", but ukes are easy to play together at different skill levels, so beginners are definitely welcome.
$2/person goes to The Gatherings. 

FMI Contact Elizabeth Young: 
elizabethgimpel@gmail.com
207-610-2963

Every 1st Friday
This popular monthly community potluck has returned to The Gatherings, every First Friday of the month at 6pm. Bring a dish or drink to share while spending time with your neighbors, make new friends, catch up with old ones, and fill up on a variety of home cooked dishes. We look forward to seeing you and trying out some of your favorite recipes! Donations to the community center are welcome.

For more information contact Flo: flo.l.reed@gmail.com 207-266-6864

Closed Group. FMI Contact: David DiLena dave@unionriverbookandtoy.com

Hang out and listen to records at Vinyl Night. Bring your records or choose from one of ours. We'll load records up on our stacker player, lounge and chat over mocktails while we listen.

Cost: By donation

FMI Contact: 
Justin Mejia
justindmejia@protonmail.com

Every Sunday
We play awesome modern board games, card games, dice games, tile games, team games... bring your favorites! Everyone welcome.
$2/person goes to the community center.
Contact: Joe Greely
shallop1621@gmail.com
207-460-0515

Come and sit with us! This monthly group is an opportunity for adult men to join together in community and share space as we process things big and small. This group is focused on building a network of strength through connection. Our space will be used for open sharing and active listening; we encourage you to share as deeply as you feel comfortable. The group maintains a strict commitment to confidentiality. The goal is that through conversation and sharing we create a strong network which supports our exploration of fatherhood, friendship, leadership and community.
Contact:
Peter Hile
peter.hile@gmail.com
402-770-4614

Every Wednesday
Artists, age 18+, of any skill level are encouraged to attend, and may use any media. These 2-hour uninstructed sessions are every Wednesday, 10-Noon. Bring a mask. Cost is $17.
We are always looking for new models. Experience is not necessary, but models are expected to hold a pose for up to 20 minutes. All shapes, ages and sizes are welcome. Models are paid $60 per class.
If you are interested in attending Life Drawing as a participant or model, you can call Greg at 207-374-7224 or email gregory.payne@mac.com

Every Wednesday
This is a friendly way to challenge your vocabulary and build your listening skills. All levels are invited. ¡Bienvenidos! $2/person goes to the community center.
Contact: Sharon Minogue 757-515-0409 al_bustan@yahoo.com

This group is open to writers of all levels and genres who are looking for encouragement, inspiration, and community. Each session will include time for introductions and check-ins, a short writing prompt to spark creativity, and opportunities for members to share their work in a supportive environment. The group also provides accountability, community, and a chance to connect with others who share a love of writing.

Cost: By donation

FMI Contact:
Jetta Hattaway
jettahattaway@gmail.com
478-308-0676

Every Saturday at 9am
If regular yoga classes are a bit out of your price range, you have trouble finding the motivation to practice alone, or you have been curious to try out yoga for the first time, Community Yoga is for you! These casual classes happen in person every Saturday morning at 9am. The class is usually a more relaxing Yin Yoga.

Classes are in-person and streamed online through glo.com, which features dozens of different teachers and yoga styles!

After class, for those who want to, there will be time to ask questions about poses, help each other out, or share tips and stretches we've been enjoying.

These classes are very casual and are open to all ages and abilities (beginners welcome). There are mats, blocks and straps available, no special clothes are required (comfy recommended) and there is a separate unattended playroom for children if needed, but kids who can focus on the class are welcome to stretch with us too!

$2/person

For more information contact Hazel: hazeleez@yahoo.com 207-460-6219

Every Sunday
We play awesome modern board games, card games, dice games, tile games, team games... bring your favorites! Everyone welcome.
$2/person goes to the community center.
Contact: Joe Greely
shallop1621@gmail.com
207-460-0515

Unitarian Universalist Church of Ellsworth who meet to discuss different spiritual topics each month.

Every Wednesday
Artists, age 18+, of any skill level are encouraged to attend, and may use any media. These 2-hour uninstructed sessions are every Wednesday, 10-Noon. Bring a mask. Cost is $17.
We are always looking for new models. Experience is not necessary, but models are expected to hold a pose for up to 20 minutes. All shapes, ages and sizes are welcome. Models are paid $60 per class.
If you are interested in attending Life Drawing as a participant or model, you can call Greg at 207-374-7224 or email gregory.payne@mac.com

Every Wednesday
This is a friendly way to challenge your vocabulary and build your listening skills. All levels are invited. ¡Bienvenidos! $2/person goes to the community center.
Contact: Sharon Minogue 757-515-0409 al_bustan@yahoo.com