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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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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! SUPER BOWL PARTY & TAILGATE Sunday, February 8th 3:30pm
The Gatherings will be open for tailgating and watching the Super Bowl. Watch the game, win prizes! BYOB, snacks provided and bring some to share (optional). Games & raffles, family friendly event.
Cost: $10 Suggested Donation
FMI Contact: Flo Reed flo@surrygatherings.org
NEW! MOVIE NIGHT Friday, February 13th 6:30pm
We’ll get together to watch a movie in the main room with the big screen. Freshly popped popcorn provided.
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.
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.
🕉️ 9am Community Yoga01/03/2026 (3 weeks 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!
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
🎨 10am Life Drawing01/07/2026 (3 weeks 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
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
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
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
🎨 10am Life Drawing01/14/2026 (2 weeks 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
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 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
🎨 10am Life Drawing01/21/2026 (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
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
🌼 1pm Surry Garden Club Public Talk: Lens-based work on Ecological Stewardship with The Land & Garden Preserve
🌼 1pm Surry Garden Club Public Talk: Lens-based work on Ecological Stewardship with The Land & Garden Preserve01/25/2026 (2 days ago)1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
The Surry Garden Club is pleased to host Visual artist Nikolai Fox, who will discuss and share the lens based work he does for the Land & Garden Preserve. This presentation will be a window into the history of and current stewardship practices of the Preserve as seen through his lens. All are welcome - refreshments served at 12:30; the program begins at 1pm.
🎨 10am Life Drawing01/28/2026 (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
🗨️ 5:30pm Spanish Conversation01/28/2026 (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
🧶 9am Dryer Ball Making Workshop01/31/2026 (4 days from now)9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wool dryer balls are reusable, natural alternatives to dryer sheets that soften clothes, reduce wrinkles and static and speed up drying time by separating fabrics for better airflow. Made with 100% sheep’s wool, learn how to felt your own with Hattie and Julie.
Cost: $15 per person, each person will leave class with 3 dyer balls each.
Please RSVP by emailing Gilleyfamilyfarm@gmail.com
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.
Vinyl Night every Second Saturday at 7pm. 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.
Movie Night Monthly (various dates) at 6:30pm. Watch a movie in the main room on the big screen. Freshly popped popcorn provided. By donation.
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.
Tango Practice Wednesdays at 1pm. For those with some experience, intermediate to advanced dancing. By donation.
Peninsula Area Men’s Group Second Tuesdays of the month at 7pm. Through conversation and sharing this group creates a strong network which supports exploration of fatherhood, friendship, leadership and community. By donation.
Ellsworth Literature Club Monthly Mondays (various dates) at 12:30pm. Read and discuss books. 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
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 Emailcommunity@surrygatherings.org Phone 207-412-0264
