Calendar of Events & Activities

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NEW GROUPS AND SPECIAL EVENTS

SHAPE NOTE SINGING

Sunday, January 4th, 1-4pm

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.

Cost: $2 per person

FMI Contact:
Maine Shape Note Singing Community
biopestman@gmail.com

NEW! COMMUNITY WRITERS’ GROUP

Thursdays, January 8th and 22nd 6-7:30pm

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

GRIEF CIRCLE
Saturday, January 10th, 10:30am-12pm

We all encounter grief and loss on a daily basis and it often piles up. A grief circle is a place to share and witness one another’s grief through simple ritual. Gathering in this manner often eases the strain of carrying undigested grief all alone. Facilitated by Marianne Reis and Annick McIntosh. Registration is encouraged but not required by emailing growgathergiveproject@protonmail.com

Cost: Sliding scale $2-10/person

FMI Contact:
Marianne Reis
4mreis@gmail.com

CALENDAR

	January 2026
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
				1	2 🥣 6pm Food With Friends Potluck 🥣 6pm Food With Friends Potluck 01/02/2026 (1 week ago) 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 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 Add event to Google Calendar •	3 🕉️ 9am Community Yoga 🕉️ 9am Community Yoga 01/03/2026 (1 week ago) 9:00 am - 10:00 am 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. 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 Add event to Google Calendar •
4 🎵 1pm Shape Note Singing 🎵 1pm Shape Note Singing 01/04/2026 (1 week ago) 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 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 Add event to Google Calendar 🎲 6:30pm Board Game Night 🎲 6:30pm Board Game Night 01/04/2026 (1 week ago) 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm 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 Add event to Google Calendar • •	5	6 🔒 5:30pm Ellas & Fellas 🔒 5:30pm Ellas & Fellas 01/06/2026 (6 days ago) 5:30 pm - 7:10 pm Add event to Google Calendar 🔒 5:30pm The Gatherings Board Meeting 🔒 5:30pm The Gatherings Board Meeting 01/06/2026 (6 days ago) 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Add event to Google Calendar • •	7 🎨 10am Life Drawing 🎨 10am Life Drawing 01/07/2026 (6 days ago) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 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 Add event to Google Calendar 💃🏻🕺🏻 1pm Tango Practice 💃🏻🕺🏻 1pm Tango Practice 01/07/2026 (6 days ago) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Tango practice for those with some experience. If interested contact Tim Allen at tallen@panax.com. By donation. Add event to Google Calendar • •	8	9	10 💕 10:30am Grief Circle 💕 10:30am Grief Circle 01/10/2026 (3 days ago) 10:30 am - 12:00 pm We all encounter grief and loss on a daily basis and it often piles up. A grief circle is a place to share and witness one another’s grief through simple ritual. Gathering in this manner often eases the strain of carrying undigested grief all alone. Facilitated by Marianne Reis and Annick McIntosh. Registration is encouraged but not required by emailing growgathergiveproject@protonmail.com Cost to attend: sliding $2-10 Contact: Marianne Reis 4mreis@gmail.com 612-839-4493 Add event to Google Calendar 🧺 1pm Basket Weaving Workshop 🧺 1pm Basket Weaving Workshop 01/10/2026 (3 days ago) 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm This class will be teaching how to make Maine style pack baskets. All supplies will be provided, small class sizes of 8 to 10 people with two teachers. Admissions will be $115 per person, with option to purchase the basket harness’s or strapping. No previous basket weaving experience needed. Good for most ages. FMI and to RSVP contact: Julie Chang gilleyfamilyfarm@gmail.com Add event to Google Calendar • •
11 🎲 6:30pm Board Game Night 🎲 6:30pm Board Game Night 01/11/2026 (1 day ago) 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm 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 Add event to Google Calendar •	12	13 🔒5:30pm Ellas & Fellas 🔒5:30pm Ellas & Fellas 01/13/2026 (13 hours from now) 5:30 pm - 7:45 pm Add event to Google Calendar 💬 7pm Peninsula Area Men's Group 💬 7pm Peninsula Area Men's Group 01/13/2026 (15 hours from now) 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm 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 Add event to Google Calendar • •	14 🎨 10am Life Drawing 🎨 10am Life Drawing 01/14/2026 (1 day from now) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 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 Add event to Google Calendar 💃🏻🕺🏻 1pm Tango Practice 💃🏻🕺🏻 1pm Tango Practice 01/14/2026 (1 day from now) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Tango practice for those with some experience. If interested contact Tim Allen at tallen@panax.com. By donation. Add event to Google Calendar 🗨️ 5:30pm Spanish Conversation 🗨️ 5:30pm Spanish Conversation 01/14/2026 (2 days from now) 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm 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 Add event to Google Calendar • • •	15	16 🔒 Surry Garden Club Board Meeting 🔒 Surry Garden Club Board Meeting 01/16/2026 (4 days from now) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Add event to Google Calendar •	17
18 🔒 2pm Private Event 🔒 2pm Private Event 01/18/2026 (5 days from now) 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Birthday Party Add event to Google Calendar 🎲 6:30pm Board Game Night 🎲 6:30pm Board Game Night 01/18/2026 (6 days from now) 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm 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 Add event to Google Calendar • •	19 🔒 5:30pm Surry Small Group Ministries 🔒 5:30pm Surry Small Group Ministries 01/19/2026 (7 days from now) 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Unitarian Universalist Church of Ellsworth who meet to discuss different spiritual topics each month. Add event to Google Calendar •	20 🔒 5:30pm Ellas & Fellas 🔒 5:30pm Ellas & Fellas 01/20/2026 (1 week from now) 5:30 pm - 7:10 pm Add event to Google Calendar •	21 🎨 10am Life Drawing 🎨 10am Life Drawing 01/21/2026 (1 week from now) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 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 Add event to Google Calendar 💃🏻🕺🏻 1pm Tango Practice 💃🏻🕺🏻 1pm Tango Practice 01/21/2026 (1 week from now) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Tango practice for those with some experience. If interested contact Tim Allen at tallen@panax.com. By donation. Add event to Google Calendar 🗨️ 5:30pm Spanish Conversation 🗨️ 5:30pm Spanish Conversation 01/21/2026 (1 week from now) 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm 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 Add event to Google Calendar • • •	22	23	24 🔒 1pm Private Rental 🔒 1pm Private Rental 01/24/2026 (2 weeks from now) 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm Birthday Party Add event to Google Calendar •
25 🌼 1pm Surry Garden Club 🌼 1pm Surry Garden Club 01/25/2026 (2 weeks from now) 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Add event to Google Calendar 🔮 2pm Intro to Tarot - Exploring the Major Arcana: The Soul’s Journey Through Consciousness 🔮 2pm Intro to Tarot - Exploring the Major Arcana: The Soul’s Journey Through Consciousness 01/25/2026 (2 weeks from now) 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Awaken your hero’s journey. In this class, we will explore the psychological significance of each card in the Major Arcana, how it fits into the larger story of human soul consciousness, and their interpretative meanings in readings. Cost: $90 (Part 1: January 25th & Feb 1st) Register for each section separately, or for the full series, including bonus class, for $200. Sliding Scale and payment plans are available if needed, just ask. Register here: https://calendly.com/wildembodiment/introduction-to-the-tarot-clone?month=2026-01 FMI Contact: Liz Jezorski wildembodimentmaine@gmail.com www.wildembodiment.com Add event to Google Calendar 🎲 6:30pm Board Game Night 🎲 6:30pm Board Game Night 01/25/2026 (2 weeks from now) 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm 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 Add event to Google Calendar • • •	26 📚 12:30pm Ellsworth Literature Club 📚 12:30pm Ellsworth Literature Club 01/26/2026 (2 weeks from now) 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm FMI Contact: Sherry Fletcher fletches@gmail.com 207.667.9475 Add event to Google Calendar •	27 🔒5:30pm Ellas & Fellas 🔒5:30pm Ellas & Fellas 01/27/2026 (2 weeks from now) 5:30 pm - 7:45 pm Add event to Google Calendar •	28 🎨 10am Life Drawing 🎨 10am Life Drawing 01/28/2026 (2 weeks from now) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 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 Add event to Google Calendar 💃🏻🕺🏻 1pm Tango Practice 💃🏻🕺🏻 1pm Tango Practice 01/28/2026 (2 weeks from now) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Tango practice for those with some experience. If interested contact Tim Allen at tallen@panax.com. By donation. Add event to Google Calendar 🗨️ 5:30pm Spanish Conversation 🗨️ 5:30pm Spanish Conversation 01/28/2026 (2 weeks from now) 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm 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 Add event to Google Calendar • • •	29 HOLD Community Conversations HOLD Community Conversations 01/29/2026 (2 weeks from now) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Add event to Google Calendar •	30	31 HOLD Dryer Ball Making Workshop HOLD Dryer Ball Making Workshop 01/31/2026 (3 weeks from now) 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Add event to Google Calendar •

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.
Ukulele Jam 1st & 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.
Community Writers’ Group 2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month at 6pm. This group is open to writers of all levels and genres who are looking for encouragement, inspiration, and community. 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.

NEW GROUPS AND SPECIAL EVENTS

CALENDAR

January 2026

ONGOING GROUPS