Check out our 2025 events calendar! For more info on any of the 2025 events, please email teiaeventinfo@gmail.com
MEMBERSHIP OPEN HOUSE: Friday, May 23 at 6 PM
Heard about TEIA but don’t know what it is? Thinking you’d like to try pickleball or tennis or sailing? Or is it just that you’ve passed the building many times and wondered what happens here?
The Open House is a chance to get all your questions answered! Come tour our beautiful clubhouse and hear about the many events that take place here. Art shows, lectures, exercise classes – TEIA has something for everyone in the family. We host a very popular youth program, offer tennis, sailing and pickleball lessons, and boating.
BYOB and bring appetizers/side dishes to share. Additional food will be provided.
FRIDAY NIGHT SOCIAL GATHERING ON THE PORCH: Fridays beginning May 30 from 6 PM to 8 PM
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 guests or neighbors interested in learning more about TEIA.
There will be no porch gathering on August 1st due to set-up for the Annual Fair. Following the August 8th porch gathering, we will host a trivia night starting at 7:30 p.m.
MAHJONGG: Wednesdays beginning June 25 from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM.
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-session lesson July 9th and 16th; please register in advance for these. Open to the community. For registration and more information, contact Marcy Jefferson at 612-670-4364.
ABSINTHE ARTIST SALON: Sundays TBD from 7-9 PM Garman Lounge
The second Sunday of each month, Liz Rollins will be hosting a salon-style gathering. Artists of all sorts are encouraged to share their original works in progress, accept and offer constructive critique, read some favorite poetry, prose or plays, sing or play music, share drawings, paintings or other media, bring ideas and participate in lively philosophical discussions, share tea and treats and watch the sunset. Free, welcoming, and open to all (topics tend to be more adult.) Drop in whenever you wish. “True artists” are not defined by their media or talents, but by the unique and beautiful way they approach life and the path they choose in fresh snow. Join us.
CROSS TRAINING AT TEIA: Pilates for Tennis, Sailing, and Fitness: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 8 AM
Classes run from June 24 to August 21st at 8:00 am in the Garman Lounge, then pause for that last week of August. In September, we meet for pilates on the porch on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
All ClassCards purchased this summer are valid until the end of September 2025. Join Peaks Body for this all-level, fun-loving pilates mat class series that is bound to start your day on a high note! The class will be infused with great music, workout rings, and uplifting instruction. Bring your mat or request a complimentary mat rental.
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 (www.peaksbody.com/TEIA).
TEIA Member ClassCards
| 4-Pack Cost: $68 |
8-Pack Cost: $136 |
Pay as you go $20 per hour |
Non-member ClassCards
| 4-Pack Cost: $80 |
8-Pack Cost: $160 |
Pay as you go $23 per hour |
Use anytime Tues, Thurs, Sat from June 17 to August 19, and Tuesdays and Thursdays September 2-25
All ClassCards purchased this summer are valid until the end of September 2024.
RC BOAT DEMO: Friday, June 27 at 6 PM Porch Gathering
Chris Broadhurst will be giving a demo of his remote controlled sailboat. Please watch for announcements as this event requires wind so we will reschedule if Mother Nature is not cooperating!
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.
Join us and check out this unusual and family-friendly sport!
BEATLES DANCE! Saturday, June 28 from 6 PM to 8 PM
Peaks Island’s 5th annual celebration of Global Beatles Day will take place on Saturday, June 28 from 6–8 p.m. at TEIA Come celebrate the phenomenon that is The Beatles, featuring LIVE music from Peaks Island’s own British Invasion band, The Hedgehogs. 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. Beware! Someone may want to hold your hand and ask you to please, please be true because they love you yeah, yeah, yeah! BYOB, appetizers and snacks welcomed! Suggested door donation is $10.
ADULT SAILING: Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning July 1 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Have a desire to learn or refine sailing skills & knowledge? This is an adult beginner/intermediate sailing class for those with limited or no experience. Small group classes are taught in a 20′ fiberglass keelboat with an experienced instructor. Learn to rig, steer, trim and land a medium-sized sloop. Gain confidence navigating through Casco Bay and handling a sailboat in varied wind/water conditions. Drop-in as often as you can, or come for only one class – we’d love to have you. Bring a snack, meet new friends and enjoy the sunset from the water!
Pay-as-you-go reservation between July 1 and Aug 7. $45/TEIA member & $60/non-member.
Class size is limited to 5 people. Age 18+ Please reserve your spot by Monday of each week by text/email: Liz Rollins, program director, at TEIAsailing@gmail.com or 207-653-5325 Please call with questions or cancellations. Sign up for many individual days and pay all at once, if you prefer.
All adults must wear a lifejacket during classes – please bring your own or borrow one from us, if you wish. Wear layers, bring foul weather gear and a water bottle. Adult classes may be cancelled if dangerous weather is predicted – please contact Liz for updates. No swim test is required – but adult students must be able to swim and reasonably comfortable on a boat.
PRIVATE GROUP SAILING LESSONS: Wednesdays beginning July 2 from 1 PM to 4 PM
Gather your family, friends, coworkers, neighbors or kids for an amazing Casco Bay adventure from July 2 – Aug 6. Learn the basics of sailing on a 20’ keelboat with a certified instructor and enjoy a glittering afternoon on Casco Bay! $250/group, please reserve your spot by Monday of each week by text/email: Liz Rollins, program director TEIAsailing@gmail.com 207-653-5325 Please call with questions or cancellations.
All adults must wear a lifejacket during classes – please bring your own or borrow one from us, if you wish. All sailors must be TEIA members (at least one week), complete online waivers & emergency info before the reserved lesson and are required to wear lifejackets at all times. The sailing director has full discretion to cancel (and refund) any lesson due to wind, weather or other conditions.
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT: Wednesdays beginning July 9 at 6 PM
A themed movie is picked each week. Participants can bring dinner/snacks and beverages.
THE LECTURE SERIES: Tuesdays beginning July 1 at 7 PM
The TEIA Lecture Series is a popular Tuesday evening event open to all islanders. Join us in the beginning July 1, as we learn about well-kept island lore, women in their professions, and the changing world around us. One special workshop will be hosted on Wednesday, June 25 with Attorney Brenda Buchanan discussing loss, death and the legal ramifications of aging. 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. For more information, text or call Chris Harper Fahey (617) 512-3121. We are also seeking a lecture coordinator, please contact Chris if interested.
ART CLASSES: Wednesdays in July and August from 10 AM to 4 PM
Whether you like to sketch, doodle, illustrate or paint, we invite you to check out TEIA’s group Art Classes on Wednesdays in July and August. This season, TEIA is pleased to bring back Daisy Braun to teach and newcomer to Peaks Island Deena Ball who will teach a plein air watercolor workshop in August. Check out the TEIA Happenings and the website for more information about adult/youth classes. A modest fee or donation will be requested. For more information, text or call Chris Harper Fahey (617) 512-3121.
FOURTH OF JULY: Friday, July 4 at 7 PM
Come enjoy the porch, pull up a rocker, watch the sunset, and the fireworks. The porch will be open until the fireworks end. BYOB and appetizers/desserts to share.
TEIA “OLYMPEAKS” and GAMES: Saturday, July 5 from 4 to 6 PM
Grab your family and friends this holiday weekend and join us in our second annual TEIA OlymPEAKS! Compete in the games as a team of 2-6, 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 will be provided after the competition is complete; 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
COLORS and PAGES of PEAKS ART SHOW and RECEPTION: Friday, July 11 at 6 PM and Saturday, July 12 at 9 AM
Mark your calendar for TEIA’s annual Color and Pages of Peaks event where island artists, illustrators, and authors come together to share, show, and sell their works. The event’s reception will begin on Friday will resume on Saturday morning, in conjunction with the annual Pancake Breakfast. All proceeds from art and book commissions benefit Friends of TEIA who make it possible for all year- round island youth to attend TEIA tennis, youth camp, and sailing programs. This is an island-wide event, and we hope you will come join the fun. Would you like to participate? For more information, text or call Chris Harper Fahey (617) 512-3121.
TEIA PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Saturday, July 12 from 8 AM to 10 AM
Pancakes, sausage, eggs, fruit, juice, coffee, and tea – what a delicious way to start your Saturday morning! Bring your friends and family, or plan to volunteer for this fundraiser that benefits FRIENDS of TEIA! Adults are $15.00, and children 12 and under are $5.00. In addition, the Color and Pages of Peaks will be held beginning at 9 a.m. and ending at 12:00 noon. Open to the community.
SCHOONER FARE CONCERT: Saturday, July 19 at 7 PM
Schooner Fare, Maine’s celebrated folk duo, will appear again in concert at the TEIA clubhouse. This annual event always sells out, so put in your ticket order early. TEIA members $30/$25, non-members $35/$30 for table or general seating. More ticket information will be available soon.
PAELLA DINNER: Sunday, July 20 at 6 PM
The night’s main course is paella, a dish originating from Spain. The word paella is derived from the Catalan word for frying pan, and the unique, large flat pan is the centerpiece for the preparation. Paella is built on a foundation of rice, with locally sourced proteins typically added to the dish. Following this tradition, the paella will include seafood of various shellfish and white fish. Additionally, sausage and chicken will be used to augment the dish. Paella is seasoned with saffron and smoked paprika in a sofrito of tomatoes, onions, peppers and garlic. Prepared over a wood fire, the cooking process offers time for celebration and raillery, all part of paella’s rustic appeal. There will be brief instructions and recipes on preparing the dish followed by dinner, including crusty bread and dessert. BYOB. Limited to 38 participants. Contact Jane Kaveney at 781-718-0296 for tickets.
SUNSET COCKTAIL CRUISE ON CASCO BAY: Friday, July 25 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Join us for our second annual sunset cruise aboard the Casco Bay Cat as we cruise beautiful Casco Bay! A BYOB event – bring your friends and an appetizer to share. This event was a sell out last year so don’t be left behind, advance ticket purchase required. Tickets $40 per person.
PEAKS ISLAND PLAYERS AT TEIA PRESENT “Mr. Flannery’s Ocean”: Saturday, July 26 and Sunday, July 27 at 7 PM
Peaks Island Players at TEIA present “Mr. Flannery’s Ocean” a short play by Lewis John Carlino, directed by Liz Rollins A retired seaman, belligerent, cantankerous and very human, has laid claim to the ocean, an ownership which grew simply out of a need to belong to and protect something. On the terrace of an old weather-beaten hotel on the coast he sits in his deck chair, ever watchful, ever ready to defend his ocean. He spends his days in perpetual combat with Maug, the maid who can never seem to bring his tea hot enough. Joining Mr. Flannery on the terrace comes Mrs. Pringle, widowed and a woman with a wistful sadness in her eyes. It is the magical tale of humanity, compassion, and the giving and the receiving of a gift which no one believed could be possessed. $15 at the door.
Rehearsals: (most) Mon, Tues, Thurs, Sun 5:30-7:30 (in July only) on the stage
TEIA ANNUAL FAIR: Saturday, August 2 from 10 AM to 1 PM
The fair will be in full swing this year with activities including white elephant table, grill, lobster rolls, silent auction, bake sale, raffles, new TEIA shirts/gear and fair dinner!
We’re looking forward to a truly successful TEIA Fair. In order to ensure that, we’ll need help from the entire TEIA community. Here are several ways you can help:
• donate items for the silent auction, boutique, the raffle table, and the white elephant sale (this includes household items, linens, garden treasures and electronics)
• bake pies, cakes, cookies, cupcakes, etc. for the bake sale table
• bake brownies for dinner that evening
• volunteer your time for set up on Friday
• volunteer time to staff stations on Saturday
• help with break down at 1:00 on Saturday
• come out to support the club by visiting and browsing through all of the goodies
• if you have a truck, we need your help to transport leftovers (those that are not going to a worthy cause) to the transfer station at 1:00
All donations support TEIA’s community programs and activities.
FAIR DINNER: Saturday, August 2 at 6:30 PM (doors open at 5 PM)
The fair dinner is a wonderful way to wrap up fair day. Come enjoy the beautiful porch and a delicious community dinner. Doors open at 5 PM for the silent auction. Dinner will be served at 6:30 PM. More information to follow.
THE BEST PARTY: Tuesday, August 4 at 6 PM
We all have our favorite things we use daily; that special go-to recipe or the store-bought dish that everyone thinks you made from scratch. Let’s get together to share these items with our friends so we can all benefit from each other’s BEST things! Examples could be your favorite recipe, wine, salad dressing, cleaner, appliance, hair product, etc. If you can bring a sample to show it will be easier for everyone to remember, but I will also attempt to write them all down and email to everyone. We will have to limit a maximum three items per person, or we could be up all night! 35 guests maximum, BYOB.
TRIVIA NIGHT: Friday, August 8 at 7:30 PM
Join us following the porch gathering for a fun trivia night hosted by Downfront Store’s Stuart Jackson! Details to come!
CONCERT FEATURING DERIC DYER – WORLD CLASS SAXOPHONIST: Saturday, August 9 at 7 PM
Join us for a very unique and special event featuring Musician Deric Dyer. Deric’s professional music career began in 1975 when he joined the American Standard Band and in just two years’ time the ASB would become Joe Cocker’s band. Deric’s next life-changing opportunity came in 1987 when he auditioned for Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Tina Turner. He toured with Tina as part of The Break Every Rule World Tour.
Deric continued to tour with Joe Cocker throughout the next few decades as well as playing with Roger Hodgson, Al Jarreau, Tony Hadley and Andrea Bocelli. This is truly a unique privilege to have someone of Deric’s caliber perform for us at TEIA. Join us for music and stories from a life of touring.
Members: single ticket price -$25. reserve table ticket- $30; Non-Members: single ticket price- $30. reserve table ticket- $35
For tickets contact: Joanne MacIsaac, 617-650-2300
TEIA ANNUAL MEETING: Friday, August 15 at 7 PM
Please join the TEIA Board of Governors at their Annual Meeting to elect new board members for 2026 and review our 2025 summer events, programs, and financial health. All are welcome! Pizza will be served prior to the meeting. FMI contact infoteiaclub@gmail.com.
CABARET DANCE: Saturday, August 16 at 7:30 PM (doors open at 7 PM)
Join us for the biggest dance party of the summer! “Something Stupid” will return to play fun cover songs from across the decades. Their performance is not to be missed! Tickets are $25 per member and $30 per non-member. BYOB, appetizers, and snacks welcomed!
LAMB ROAST: Sunday, August 17 at 7 PM (doors open at 6 PM)
Join your friends and neighbors for an unforgettable evening of cuisine, courtesy of island chef Peter Rose. The annual TEIA lamb roast features succulent lamb made from an old Kentucky recipe, smoked at low temperature for hours until it is falling-off-the-bone tender. Delicious sides will also be provided including salads and sweet corn. Members: $35 per person; Non-Members $40. Limit 50 guests.
WOMEN’S DINNER: Thursday, August 21 at 6 PM
Club members and their guests will enjoy a sumptuous, themed meal together at the TEIA clubhouse. The elegant menu and creative presentation will be designed by two of our renowned island chefs and cooked by those attending. Limit 24 people. Advanced registration required.
END OF SEASON POTLUCK: Sunday, October 12 at 6 PM
Come join together with friends to say goodbye to the 2025 TEIA season. Somehow it always works out that we have a great variety of food! We will gather at TEIA with a blazing fire (if needed) in the Garman Lounge. Please join us!
