There is no better place than the porch of TEIA each Friday evening to watch the sky magically glow in a spectrum of pastel colors as the sun goes down and sets over the Diamonds.

Porch gatherings are BYOB and an appetizer to share with fellow TEIA members and their house guests or neighbors interested in learning more about TEIA.

There will be no porch gathering on August 2. Following the August 9 porch gathering, we will host a trivia night starting at 7:30 p.m.

MAHJONGG: Thursdays 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Players meet in the Garman Lounge for an afternoon of fun and easy play.  All levels are welcome. Want to learn? We will teach you.  Two-week lesson July 11 & 18 and $15 supply fee. Register in advance for lessons.  Open to the community.

CROSS TRAINING AT TEIA: Pilates for Tennis, Sailing, and Fitness: Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays June 17th to August 15th at 8:00 am in the Lounge; Mondays & Thursdays September 2nd-19th on the Porch.

Bring a mat and join us at the TEIA Clubhouse, 12 Trefethen Avenue, for our second Pop-Up Pilates Mat Series for Sailing, Tennis, and Fitness. This program was such a hit last summer that we are bringing it back and adding a third weekly class to the schedule. Classes are at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings. See pricing below and visit www.peaksbody.com/teia to pay and sign up. For schedule updates or announcements please check the Peaks Body website.

Exceptions: NO CLASS Saturday July 13 and Saturday August 3

TEIA Member ClassCards
Use anytime Mon, Thurs, Sat from June 17 to August 15, and Mondays and Thursdays September 2-19

RC BOAT DEMO Friday, June 21 at 6:00pm Porch Gathering

At the Porch Gathering on Friday June 21st, Chris Broadhurst will be giving a demo of his remote controlled sailboat.

The sailboat is a replica of a Laser but is 1/4 size at 39 inches/1 meter in length. It has only one sail and a rudder. The remote control manages these 2 functions in order to propel the boat through the water. There is no other form of propulsion so winning a race depends on the sailing skills of the person operating the remote. Chris has belonged to two other clubs and has raced competitively for many years.

Joins us and check out this unusual and family-friendly sport!

BEATLES DANCE! Saturday, June 22 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Peaks Island’s 4th annual celebration of Global Beatles Day*, Saturday, June 22, 6–8 pm! Get out your polka dots for another Beatles Dance at TEIA, featuring LIVE music from the Island’s own British Invasion band, The Hedgehogs. At the Peak of Peaksfest, The Hedgehogs with Loco Motion Line Dancing will get your heart thumping and your feet moving to the sounds of The Beatles and their contemporaries. BYOB, appetizers and snacks welcomed! Suggested door donation is $10.  *Yes, we know Global Beatles Day is actually on June 25th, but we’ve decided to start early!

CABARET DANCE:  Saturday, June 29 at 7:30 p.m. (porch opens at 7:00)

Join us for one of TEIA’s longest-standing traditions! Generations have dressed up and danced the night away to live music at this annual event. “Something Stupid” will return to play fun cover songs from across the decades. Their performance is not to be missed! Tickets can be reserved in advance or can be purchased at the door for $20 per member and $25 per non-member. BYOB, appetizers, and snacks welcomed! 

FOURTH OF JULY: Thursday, July 4, porch opens at 7:00 p.m. 

Members and guests are welcome to gather on the porch to honor our country’s independence; BYOB and appetizers to share. Bring a dessert to share during the fireworks viewing!

TEIA WATER SAFETY TALK WITH TOM BERGH: Friday, July 5 at 6pm (followed by Porch Gathering at 7pm)

Please join us at TEIA for a practical discussion on wisely and safely accessing our unique Casco Bay waters and islands. Tom Bergh, Registered Maine Guide and owner of Maine Island Kayak Co, Peaks Island since 1986, will layout how you might prepare and plan for going to sea in your little boat. Let’s think like a Captain of our vessel, be clear of the effects of our 10’ tides and their currents, and the power of ocean swells. Let’s understand the weather exposures of fog, wind and thunderstorms so we can better reach our on-water goals for that day. Bring your questions and see you ‘On The Porch’.

TEIA “OLYMPEAKS” and GAMES: Saturday, July 6th from 4-6pm

Grab your family and friends this holiday weekend and join us in our first TEIA Olympics! Compete in the games as a team of 2-5, or just play for fun.  We will have a number of field and lawn games that teams will compete in; winners will get some fun TEIA swag. Don’t want to compete? No worries, we will have plenty of fun games that are not a part of the competition.  This is going to be a fantastic event for all ages! Hot dogs are provided during the closing ceremonies; please consider bringing a side dish to share! BYOB

Ticket price includes games, hot dog and chips:

$15 per adult, $5 per child 12 and under, $40 for a family (2 adults and 2+ kids)

Get an “Inside Peak” into life on our island. Explore unique and beautiful island homes, then join other home tourists at TEIA for a reception afterward 3:30-5pm. $30/per member and $35/non-member; the wine reception is included in the ticket price.

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT: Wednesdays 6:00 p.m.

A themed movie is picked each week. Participants can bring dinner/snacks and beverages.

ART CLASSES: Wednesdays in July and August from 10 AM – 4 PM

Whether you like to sketch, doodle, illustrate or paint, we invite you to check out TEIA’s group Art Classes beginning Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Check out the TEIA Happenings and website for more information about adult/youth classes.

July 10, Drawing for Tweens and Adults (Ages 12 and above) with Daisy Braun

Instructor: Daisy Braun
Times: 10am – 1pm
Tweens and adults will expand their drawing abilities with Artist Daisy Braun using various mediums such as conte crayon and chalk pastels. Participants will focus on bold mark making using various sizes of paper with an opportunity to work large. Throughout the class, students will draw one another, taking up quick narrative poses from both life and imagination. This class is open to ages twelve and above. There is a fee of $50 to cover all supplies. Drinks and a snack will be provided.

July 17, Watercolor Workshop for All with Tory Millar

Instructor: Tory Millar
Times: 10am – 1:00 pm
Come join Artist Tory Millar to paint independently with support from the instructor or to receive instruction in plein air painting, painting from photographs or completing a study of wildflowers or small objects. If you are new to watercolors, bring yourself and experiment with basic watercolor techniques. Basic supplies will be available. If you are an experienced watercolor artist, please bring your own paints and supplies. Watercolor paper will be available. There is no Fee for this workshop. Donations to TEIA are welcome.

August 7, Jump Start Your Creativity with Giselle Potter

Instructor: Giselle Potter
Time: 10:00 am to Noon.
Please join illustrator Giselle Potter at TEIA as she describes how to jump start the creative process. Giselle will display her artwork, demonstrate her techniques including a dummy book and will lead participants in some fun exercises toward the scary white page. There is no Fee for this workshop. Donations to TEIA are welcome.

CANCELLED August 14, Fifty Years into The Future (Ages 6 and above) with Nicole D’entremont

Instructor: Nicole D’entremont
Times: 10:00 – 1:00 pm
Each artist/builder will construct out of cardboard and recycled materials model houses, stores, churches, and schools of the future plus people, animals and whatever else young artists may imagine. Youth will be encouraged to collaborate their efforts with other participants. The village of the future will be revealed to all who wish to see what the future holds. There is a fee of $50 to cover all supplies. Drinks and a snack will be provided.

THE LECTURE SERIES: Tuesday Evenings beginning July 23 at 7:00pm

The TEIA Lecture Series is a popular Tuesday evening event open to all Islanders. Join us in the TEIA Hall beginning July 23, 2024, as we learn about the island, world and/or the people around us. The Lectures promise to open your mind.  Check the TEIA Happenings email, the TEIA website, and posters at the kiosk down front and at TEIA. All are welcome. Donations are accepted to support our educational outreach. 

Tues. July 23: “Covering Our Community, The Peaks Island News” With Ross Sneyd, Editor and Scott Dolan, President of the Board at 7:00 pm
Peaks Island News has been publishing stories in the Peaks Island News about our island community since January 2024. But who are the folks behind it and what are their goals for the newspaper’s future? Come to hear a presentation about how the newspaper came to be conceived and give us your ideas for the future.

Tues. July 30: “A Brief History of the Rewilding of Peaks Island” With Dr. Chuck Radis at 7:00 pm
Peaks Island is a haven for beaver, mink, racoon, turkey, and ground squirrels, but it hasn’t always been so. Learn more about our island’s fascinating rewilding, from a moose sighting on the beach adjacent to TEIA, to the controversial state marksman program of 2000 when over 200 deer were removed from the island in body bags (the
meat was donated to the Hunters for the Hungry program). If you have a story of an unusual animal sighting on Peaks or just a tall tale, come and share your experience.

Tues. August 6: “The Good War of Consul Reeves” With Peter Rose at 7:00 pm
Months before the start of the Pacific War in 1941, John Reeves – his career and marriage failing – is posted as British consul to the tiny Portuguese colony of Macao in southern China. The Japanese soon declare war on the West with their attacks on Pearl Harbor and Hong Kong. But because Portugal is neutral, Macao is left alone and becomes a tiny island of neutrality, an Asian Casablanca surrounded by Japanese- occupied China. Reeves, a lonely and awkward man, finds himself the only senior representative of the Allies within a radius of thousands of miles. He runs spy rings, collects intelligence, smuggles people to freedom, takes care of refugees and is threatened with assassination – and The Good War of Consul Reeves tells his story.