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.

NEW GROUPS AND SPECIAL EVENTS

NEW! HALLOWEEN MOVIE NIGHT

Friday October 31st, 6:30pm

Join us for a Halloween-themed movie night! Movie will be “Creepshow” written by Stephen King. Free freshly popped popcorn and refreshments will be available starting at 6:30pm.

Movie starts at 7pm. Costumes welcome!

By donation.


FMI Contact:
Clarisa Diaz
buildinguse@surrygatherings.org

NEW! COMMUNITY WRITERS’ GROUP

Thursdays September 9th & 23rd, 6pm

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

NEW! VINYL NIGHT

Saturday October 11th, 7pm

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 drinks while we listen.

Cost: $5 includes a mocktail and your choice of a side of a record. 

FMI Contact:
Justin Mejia
justindmejia@protonmail.com

SPANISH CONVERSATION
Wednesdays, 5:30pm

This is a friendly way to challenge your vocabulary and build your listening skills. All levels are invited. ¡Bienvenidos!

Cost: $2/person 

FMI Contact:
Sharon Minogue 
al_bustan@yahoo.com

CALENDAR

October 2025

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
  • 🎨 10am Life Drawing
  • 🗨️ 5:30pm Spanish Conversation
  • 🎼 7pm Women's Song Circle
2
3
  • 🥣 6pm Food With Friends Potluck
4
5
  • 🎲 6:30pm Board Game Night
6
7
  • 🔒 5:30pm Ellas & Fellas
  • 🔒 6pm The Gatherings Board Meeting
8
  • 🎨 10am Life Drawing
  • 🗨️ 5:30pm Spanish Conversation
  • 🎼 7pm Women's Song Circle
9
  • 💃🏻🕺🏻 1pm Tango Practice
  • 🖊️ 6pm Community Writers' Group
10
  • 🔒 7pm Adults D&D
11
  • 🕉️ 9am Community Yoga
  • 💕 10:30am Grief Circle
  • 🎵 7pm Vinyl Night
12
  • 🎲 6:30pm Board Game Night
13
14
  • 🔒5:30pm Ellas & Fellas
  • 💬 7pm Peninsula Area Men's Group
15
  • 🎨 10am Life Drawing
  • 🗨️ 5:30pm Spanish Conversation
  • 🎼 7pm Women's Song Circle
16
  • 💃🏻🕺🏻 1pm Tango Practice
  • 🪕 5:30pm Ukulele Jam
17
18
  • 🕉️ 9am Community Yoga
19
  • 🍄 11am Amanita Mescaria: Poisonous or Beneficial?
  • 🎲 6:30pm Board Game Night
20
  • 🔒 5:30pm Surry Small Group Ministries
21
22
  • 🎨 10am Life Drawing
  • 🗨️ 5:30pm Spanish Conversation
  • 🎼 7pm Women's Song Circle
23
  • 💃🏻🕺🏻 1pm Tango Practice
  • 🖊️ 6pm Community Writers' Group
  • TBD 🌟 7pm Satsang for Spiritual Warriors
24
  • 🔒 7pm Adults D&D
25
  • 🎪 10am Downeast Maine Holistic Fair at The Gatherings
26
  • 🍄 11am Let's Talk Spore Prints: How They Can Be Fun and Helpful!
  • 🎲 6:30pm Board Game Night
27
  • 📚 12:30pm Ellsworth Literature Club
  • 🎨 6pm Sip 'n Draw
28
29
  • 🎨 10am Life Drawing
  • 🗨️ 5:30pm Spanish Conversation
  • 🎼 7pm Women's Song Circle
30
  • 💃🏻🕺🏻 1pm Tango Practice
31
  • 🎃 6:30pm Halloween Movie Night

ONGOING GROUPS

  • $2 Community Yoga Sat 9am. All are welcome to these affordable yoga classes. We stream teachers from glo.com using the big screen. $2/person.
  • 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. Masks required. $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.
  • Girl Scouts 2nd & 4th Thursdays 4:30pm. Surry Girl Scout Troop #823. For ages K – 5th grade. Meetings during the school year.
  • Ukulele Jam 1st & 3rd Thursdays 5:30pm. Easy-going ukulele group – beginners welcome! $2/person.
  • Surry Children’s Backpack Program Fridays 8am. A charity organization committed to weekend food security for Surry’s school aged children. New volunteers welcome.
  • 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.
  • Poetry Open Mic 1st Saturdays 1pm. Bring a poem to share written by yourself or someone else. $2/person.
  • 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.