Check out our events for the 2024 season! If you can help us with some events, please fill out this survey to let us know.
To view the 2024 calendar, click here. A full description of events is below and will be updated regularly. The youth programming schedule is also available for download: Youth Programming Calendar
OPEN HOUSE & PORCH GATHERING: Friday, May 24 at 6:00 p.m.
Learn about the benefits of joining TEIA and meet current members! Open to the community.
FRIDAY NIGHT SOCIAL GATHERING ON THE PORCH: Fridays 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 house guests or neighbors interested in learning more about TEIA. Contact Stephanie Castle at sealights99@aol.com for further information and look for future updates on the weekly news highlights.
THE ARTIST’S SALON: Sundays from 7 PM to 9 PM
On Sunday nights in June & July, Liz Rollins will be hosting a salon-style gathering from 7-9pm in the Garman Lounge at TEIA. Artists of all sorts are encouraged to share their original works in progress, accept and offer constructive critique, read some favorite poetry or plays, sing or play music, share drawings, paintings or other media, bring ideas and participate in lively philosophical discussions, share wine and homemade delights and watch the sunset. Artistic, comfortable and Bohemian dress encouraged. Free, welcoming, and open to all. Come every Sunday, or come when you can. If we find we have gathered much art to share by the end of July, we will prepare a casual presentation of music, artwork, and words that is open to the public on July 28th – optional. “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.
June 17, 23, 30
July 7, 14, 21, 28
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!
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. For more information contact Marcy Jefferson 612-670-4364 or marcy.jefferson@gmail.com. $15 supply fee for new students. 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
| 4-Pack Cost: $68 |
8-Pack Cost: $136 |
Pay as you go $20 per hour |
Nonmember ClassCards
| 4-Pack Cost: $80 |
8-Pack Cost: $144 |
Pay as you go $23 per hour |
All ClassCards purchased this summer are valid until the end of September 2024.
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!
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT: Wednesdays 6:00 p.m.
A themed movie is picked each week. Participants can bring dinner/snacks and beverages.
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. Dessert will be provided for those staying for the fireworks!
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)
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 10, 2024. Check out the TEIA Happenings and website for more information about adult/youth classes. A modest fee will be requested. For more information, contact chrisharperfahey@gmail.com
THE LECTURE SERIES: Tuesday Evenings beginning July 9 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 9, 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. FMI contact Chris Harper-Fahey at chrisharperfahey@gmail.com.
COLORS and PAGES of PEAKS ART SHOW and RECEPTION: July 12 at 6pm and July 13 at 9am
Mark your calendar for TEIA’s annual “Color and Pages of Peaks” event where Island artists, illustrators and authors come together to show and sell their works. The event’s reception commences on Friday, July 12 at 6:00 pm and reopens on Saturday morning July 13 in conjunction with the annual Pancake Breakfast. All proceeds from art and book sales benefit Friends of TEIA who make it possible for all year-round Island youth to attend TEIA Tennis, Youth, 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, contact chrisharperfahey@gmail.com .
*July 11, 4:00-6:00 p.m. art and book drop-off; July 12, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon art and book drop-off followed by event set-up from 1:00-5:00 p.m.
TEIA PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Saturday, July 13, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Pancakes, sausage, eggs, fruit, juice, coffee, and tea – what a delicious way to start off your Saturday morning! Bring your friends and family, or plan to volunteer! Adults $12.00, children $5.00. In addition, the Color and Pages of Peaks will be held beginning at 9:00 a.m. and ending at 12:00 noon. FMI contact Grace MacLeod at (603) 812-9819 or gmacleod2016@gmail.com. Open to the community.
SCHOONER FARE CONCERT: Saturday, July 20 at 7:00pm
Schooner Fare, Maine’s celebrated folk duo, will appear in concert at the TEIA Clubhouse on Saturday evening, July 20 at 7:00 p.m. This annual event always sells out, so put in your ticket order early. TEIA members $27/$22, non-members $32/$27 for table or general seating, by check or Venmo. Contact Mark Millar at mmillar@maine.rr.com of 207-650-5954, or Jeff Marks at jeffamarks@comcast.net or 540-521-1696.
PAELLA DINNER: Sunday, July 21 at 6:00 pm
Tonight’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, tonight’s 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 Paella dish as well as a delicious Paella Dinner with crusty bread and dessert. $30/$35 BYOB. Limited to 38 participants. For more information and tickets contact Jane Kaveney, jane.kaveney@gmail.com
SUNSET COCKTAIL CRUISE ON CASCO BAY: Friday, July 26th from 6:30 – 8:30 pm
As an alternative to our traditional Porch Cocktails event, join us for a delightful sunset cruise aboard the Casco Bay Cat operated by Fogg Water Taxi. A BYOB event –bring your friends and an appetizer to share. Advance ticket purchase required as we have a limited capacity of 38 guests. Tickets $40 per person. For more info or ticket sales please contact : Joanne MacIsaac -macisaacjo@gmail.com
PEAKS ISLAND HOUSE TOUR: Saturday, July 27th from 12pm – 4pm
TEIA ANNUAL FAIR : Saturday, August 3, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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 on August 5th. 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, the raffle table, the white elephant sale (this includes household items, linens, garden treasures and electronics), and the “New to You” table
• 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 from 10:00 – 1:00
• 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
Have questions? Want to volunteer? Please contact Maureen Hall at 207-835-0983 or maureenmchall@gmail.com
All donations support TEIA’s community programs and activities.
FAIR DINNER: Saturday, August 3 – Doors open at 5:30 and Dinner served at 6
The Annual Fair Dinner is the grand finale of FAIR DAY. Our master chefs will again prepare a meal, and our junior members will be our servers. Your reservations for the 2024 dinner can be made by contacting Stephanie Castle at sealights99@aol.com. We will again offer seating on the porch or inside the clubhouse. Remember, dinner tickets always sell out quickly. Checks need to be made out to TEIA when you make your reservation.
$17 for children 10 and under
$25. For inside searing
$30 for outside on the porch with a water view
TEIA ANNUAL MEETING: Friday, August 16, 7:00 p.m.
Please join the TEIA Board of Governors at their Annual Meeting to elect new board members for 2025 and review our 2024 summer events, programs, and financial health. All are welcome! FMI contact infoteiaclub@gmail.com.
LAMB ROAST: Saturday, August 17th – Doors open at 6pm and dinner is served at 7
Join your friends and neighbors for an unforgettable evening of cuisine, courtesy of Islander chef Peter Rose. The annual TEIA Lamb Roast features succulent lamb made from an old family recipe, roasted 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. To reserve your seats, contact Stephanie Castle at sealights99@aol.com.
WOMEN’S DINNER: Thursday, August 22, 6:00 p.m.
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. Contact Ella Mae Eastman at ellamaeeastman@gmail.com and 708-651-5533 or Roxanne Marks at 207-766-0066 or roxannemarks@comcast.net.
THE BEST PARTY: Tuesday, August 27, 6:00 p.m.
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 others’ 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 3 items per person, or we could be up all night)
35 guests maximum, BYOB, please RSVP to: Sandy@sandysturrock.com
END OF SEASON POTLUCK: Sunday, October 13, 6:00 p.m.
Come join together with friends to say goodbye to the 2024 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! FMI contact Beth Brown bethbrown410@gmail.comor Sandy Meister at Sandychap2@aol.com
