Upcoming Events

Feb
23

Acoustic Music Circle

Music Gathering Sunday, New Brackett Church, 3:45pm. Bring a song to play with others or a song to perform, all levels welcome, as are all instruments. Primarily acoustic, though we do sometimes gently amplify bass.
Bring a song, bring a friend, BYOB. Spectators are welcome. Any questions, contact O.B. O'Brien at 766-5555.

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Feb
24

Al-Anon Meeting

Al-Anon Family Group meets at New Brackett Church in the Vestry.

Meeting may be cancelled without notice due to severe inclement weather or member unavailability. For information about AFG, visit maineafg.org.

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Feb
24

Food Pantry

The Food Pantry is open Mondays from 3:30-5pm and its mission is to provide food assistance to island neighbors.
If you have questions or would like to make a donation, contact Libra at 207-838-0337.

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Feb
26

T’ai Chi for Health & Relaxation

Suitable for people of all ages and levels of wellness. No experience necessary. Come join us and learn how to play T’ai Chi.
The focus of this class will be Yang style long form … 150 posture choreographed dance. Please wear comfortable clothing and footwear. We will be on our feet moving for over an hour!

INSTRUCTOR: David S. Handwerker, 39 years of study, practice and teaching.
TIME: 10:45 to Noon
DATES: Wednesdays, January 15 to March 5, 2025
COST: $160 for all eight weeks, payable to instructor at first class. (Any questions about finances please contact David at dshandwerker@gmail.com.)

Pre-registration is recommended.

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Feb
27

Adult Tap Class (make-up date)

A 4-week exploratory class, open to all levels of experience, including beginners!
Tap shoes not required. Focus is on basic steps and rhythmic variations, leading to more complicated combinations as appropriate to class level.

Time: 1-2pm
Dates: Thursdays, January 23, 30, February 6 and 13
No fee, but donations accepted for New Brackett Church

For more information, contact Caitlin Osborne at caitlinosbornedance@gmail.com or 814-574-3740, or Timmi Sellers at 831-917-3092.

We are open to continuing the sequence and/or adding additional classes in the evening or on the weekends if there is enough interest!

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Feb
28

Long Winter's Night Concert Series - An Evening of Grateful Dedication with Jefferson Hamer and Steve Roy

For the past few years Steve and Jefferson have been performing together as members of Dead to the Core: an acoustic celebration of the Grateful Dead. They bring their shared knowledge of the Dead’s repertoire as well as their backgrounds in traditional acoustic music to their duo performances!

A community collaboration with New Brackett Church and peaksislandradio.com.
$20 suggested donation; over 80 and under 18 free.

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Mar
2

Acoustic Music Circle

Music Gathering Sunday, New Brackett Church, 3:45pm. Bring a song to play with others or a song to perform, all levels welcome, as are all instruments. Primarily acoustic, though we do sometimes gently amplify bass.
Bring a song, bring a friend, BYOB. Spectators are welcome. Any questions, contact O.B. O'Brien at 766-5555.

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Mar
3

Al-Anon Meeting

Al-Anon Family Group meets at New Brackett Church in the Vestry.

Meeting may be cancelled without notice due to severe inclement weather or member unavailability. For information about AFG, visit maineafg.org.

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Mar
3

Food Pantry

The Food Pantry is open Mondays from 3:30-5pm and its mission is to provide food assistance to island neighbors.
If you have questions or would like to make a donation, contact Libra at 207-838-0337.

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Mar
5

T’ai Chi for Health & Relaxation

Suitable for people of all ages and levels of wellness. No experience necessary. Come join us and learn how to play T’ai Chi.
The focus of this class will be Yang style long form … 150 posture choreographed dance. Please wear comfortable clothing and footwear. We will be on our feet moving for over an hour!

INSTRUCTOR: David S. Handwerker, 39 years of study, practice and teaching.
TIME: 10:45 to Noon
DATES: Wednesdays, January 15 to March 5, 2025
COST: $160 for all eight weeks, payable to instructor at first class. (Any questions about finances please contact David at dshandwerker@gmail.com.)

Pre-registration is recommended.

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Mar
6

Portland Ballet Returns to Peaks Island!

Rescheduled from Feb. 13!

Members of the wonderful Portland Ballet will offer a FREE 30-minute performance of "Vivaldi's Four Seasons" at 12:00 pm sharp at New Brackett Church. ALL are welcome! (They are performing at the school in the morning and will dance on up the hill at noon!) Please come and enjoy!

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Mar
9

Acoustic Music Circle

Music Gathering Sunday, New Brackett Church, 3:45pm. Bring a song to play with others or a song to perform, all levels welcome, as are all instruments. Primarily acoustic, though we do sometimes gently amplify bass.
Bring a song, bring a friend, BYOB. Spectators are welcome. Any questions, contact O.B. O'Brien at 766-5555.

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Mar
10

Al-Anon Meeting

Al-Anon Family Group meets at New Brackett Church in the Vestry.

Meeting may be cancelled without notice due to severe inclement weather or member unavailability. For information about AFG, visit maineafg.org.

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Mar
10

Food Pantry

The Food Pantry is open Mondays from 3:30-5pm and its mission is to provide food assistance to island neighbors.
If you have questions or would like to make a donation, contact Libra at 207-838-0337.

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Mar
10

Food Pantry - evening hours!

The Food Pantry is now open one evening a month on the 2nd Monday of the month (unless it is a holiday, then Tuesday.)
If you have questions or would like to make a donation, contact Libra at 207-838-0337.

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Mar
16

Acoustic Music Circle

Music Gathering Sunday, New Brackett Church, 3:45pm. Bring a song to play with others or a song to perform, all levels welcome, as are all instruments. Primarily acoustic, though we do sometimes gently amplify bass.
Bring a song, bring a friend, BYOB. Spectators are welcome. Any questions, contact O.B. O'Brien at 766-5555.

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Mar
17

Al-Anon Meeting

Al-Anon Family Group meets at New Brackett Church in the Vestry.

Meeting may be cancelled without notice due to severe inclement weather or member unavailability. For information about AFG, visit maineafg.org.

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Mar
17

Food Pantry

The Food Pantry is open Mondays from 3:30-5pm and its mission is to provide food assistance to island neighbors.
If you have questions or would like to make a donation, contact Libra at 207-838-0337.

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Mar
19

Bridge Committee and Social Justice Task Force (Zoom)

The Bridge Committee, including the Social Justice Task Force, meet on the third Wednesday of the month at 4pm in person in the hall (hybrid option available.) All are welcome to attend. Click here for further information about the Bridge Committee and the Social Justice Task Force.

Contact Caron Chess at caronchess2327@gmail.com or (908) 705-5161 for more information.

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Mar
21

DATE NIGHT!

New Brackett Church volunteers will watch your children, ages infant through grade 5, while you and your partner enjoy a special night out. Date Night runs from 5:30pm to 8:45pm. Activities include a kid-friendly dinner, games, arts and crafts and a movie. There is no fee for Date Night, however donations are gratefully accepted.

Pre-registration is mandatory, to ensure we have enough adult volunteers. The event is limited to 20 children.

Registration information will follow!

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Mar
23

Acoustic Music Circle

Music Gathering Sunday, New Brackett Church, 3:45pm. Bring a song to play with others or a song to perform, all levels welcome, as are all instruments. Primarily acoustic, though we do sometimes gently amplify bass.
Bring a song, bring a friend, BYOB. Spectators are welcome. Any questions, contact O.B. O'Brien at 766-5555.

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Mar
24

Al-Anon Meeting

Al-Anon Family Group meets at New Brackett Church in the Vestry.

Meeting may be cancelled without notice due to severe inclement weather or member unavailability. For information about AFG, visit maineafg.org.

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Mar
24

Food Pantry

The Food Pantry is open Mondays from 3:30-5pm and its mission is to provide food assistance to island neighbors.
If you have questions or would like to make a donation, contact Libra at 207-838-0337.

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Mar
30

Acoustic Music Circle

Music Gathering Sunday, New Brackett Church, 3:45pm. Bring a song to play with others or a song to perform, all levels welcome, as are all instruments. Primarily acoustic, though we do sometimes gently amplify bass.
Bring a song, bring a friend, BYOB. Spectators are welcome. Any questions, contact O.B. O'Brien at 766-5555.

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Mar
31

Al-Anon Meeting

Al-Anon Family Group meets at New Brackett Church in the Vestry.

Meeting may be cancelled without notice due to severe inclement weather or member unavailability. For information about AFG, visit maineafg.org.

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Mar
31

Food Pantry

The Food Pantry is open Mondays from 3:30-5pm and its mission is to provide food assistance to island neighbors.
If you have questions or would like to make a donation, contact Libra at 207-838-0337.

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Apr
7

Al-Anon Meeting

Al-Anon Family Group meets at New Brackett Church in the Vestry.

Meeting may be cancelled without notice due to severe inclement weather or member unavailability. For information about AFG, visit maineafg.org.

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Apr
7

Food Pantry

The Food Pantry is open Mondays from 3:30-5pm and its mission is to provide food assistance to island neighbors.
If you have questions or would like to make a donation, contact Libra at 207-838-0337.

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Apr
14

Al-Anon Meeting

Al-Anon Family Group meets at New Brackett Church in the Vestry.

Meeting may be cancelled without notice due to severe inclement weather or member unavailability. For information about AFG, visit maineafg.org.

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Apr
14

Food Pantry

The Food Pantry is open Mondays from 3:30-5pm and its mission is to provide food assistance to island neighbors.
If you have questions or would like to make a donation, contact Libra at 207-838-0337.

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Apr
14

Food Pantry - evening hours!

The Food Pantry is now open one evening a month on the 2nd Monday of the month (unless it is a holiday, then Tuesday.)
If you have questions or would like to make a donation, contact Libra at 207-838-0337.

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Apr
16

Bridge Committee and Social Justice Task Force (Zoom)

The Bridge Committee, including the Social Justice Task Force, meet on the third Wednesday of the month at 4pm in person in the hall (hybrid option available.) All are welcome to attend. Click here for further information about the Bridge Committee and the Social Justice Task Force.

Contact Caron Chess at caronchess2327@gmail.com or (908) 705-5161 for more information.

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Apr
20

Easter Son-rise Service

Sunrise is at 5:49am on Easter morning. Please join us at sunrise at Whaleback Rock as we greet the sun and celebrate the Son.

Son-rise Service is followed by breakfast provided by the Buildings & Grounds Committee back at New Brackett Church!

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Apr
21

Al-Anon Meeting

Al-Anon Family Group meets at New Brackett Church in the Vestry.

Meeting may be cancelled without notice due to severe inclement weather or member unavailability. For information about AFG, visit maineafg.org.

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Apr
21

Food Pantry

The Food Pantry is open Mondays from 3:30-5pm and its mission is to provide food assistance to island neighbors.
If you have questions or would like to make a donation, contact Libra at 207-838-0337.

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Apr
28

Al-Anon Meeting

Al-Anon Family Group meets at New Brackett Church in the Vestry.

Meeting may be cancelled without notice due to severe inclement weather or member unavailability. For information about AFG, visit maineafg.org.

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Apr
28

Food Pantry

The Food Pantry is open Mondays from 3:30-5pm and its mission is to provide food assistance to island neighbors.
If you have questions or would like to make a donation, contact Libra at 207-838-0337.

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May
5

Al-Anon Meeting

Al-Anon Family Group meets at New Brackett Church in the Vestry.

Meeting may be cancelled without notice due to severe inclement weather or member unavailability. For information about AFG, visit maineafg.org.

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May
5

Food Pantry

The Food Pantry is open Mondays from 3:30-5pm and its mission is to provide food assistance to island neighbors.
If you have questions or would like to make a donation, contact Libra at 207-838-0337.

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May
9

DATE NIGHT!

New Brackett Church volunteers will watch your children, ages infant through grade 5, while you and your partner enjoy a special night out. Date Night runs from 5:30pm to 8:45pm. Activities include a kid-friendly dinner, games, arts and crafts and a movie. There is no fee for Date Night, however donations are gratefully accepted.

Pre-registration is mandatory, to ensure we have enough adult volunteers. The event is limited to 20 children.

Registration information will follow!

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May
12

Al-Anon Meeting

Al-Anon Family Group meets at New Brackett Church in the Vestry.

Meeting may be cancelled without notice due to severe inclement weather or member unavailability. For information about AFG, visit maineafg.org.

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May
12

Food Pantry

The Food Pantry is open Mondays from 3:30-5pm and its mission is to provide food assistance to island neighbors.
If you have questions or would like to make a donation, contact Libra at 207-838-0337.

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May
12

Food Pantry - evening hours!

The Food Pantry is now open one evening a month on the 2nd Monday of the month (unless it is a holiday, then Tuesday.)
If you have questions or would like to make a donation, contact Libra at 207-838-0337.

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May
19

Al-Anon Meeting

Al-Anon Family Group meets at New Brackett Church in the Vestry.

Meeting may be cancelled without notice due to severe inclement weather or member unavailability. For information about AFG, visit maineafg.org.

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May
19

Food Pantry

The Food Pantry is open Mondays from 3:30-5pm and its mission is to provide food assistance to island neighbors.
If you have questions or would like to make a donation, contact Libra at 207-838-0337.

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May
24
to May 25

Spring Rummage Sale

Our traditional Memorial Day Rummage Sale returns in 2025! Sale starts Saturday from 9am to 1pm and continues Sunday from 11:30am to 2pm. We are so grateful for your generous donations.

Items will not be priced - by donation only!

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May
26

Al-Anon Meeting

Al-Anon Family Group meets at New Brackett Church in the Vestry.

Meeting may be cancelled without notice due to severe inclement weather or member unavailability. For information about AFG, visit maineafg.org.

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May
27

Food Pantry

The Food Pantry will return to the usual opening hours Mondays from 3:30-5 next week. If you are not able to attend today, please reach out to Libra Cusack.

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Jun
2

Al-Anon Meeting

Al-Anon Family Group meets at New Brackett Church in the Vestry.

Meeting may be cancelled without notice due to severe inclement weather or member unavailability. For information about AFG, visit maineafg.org.

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Jun
2

Food Pantry

The Food Pantry is open Mondays from 3:30-5pm and its mission is to provide food assistance to island neighbors.
If you have questions or would like to make a donation, contact Libra at 207-838-0337.

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Jun
9

Al-Anon Meeting

Al-Anon Family Group meets at New Brackett Church in the Vestry.

Meeting may be cancelled without notice due to severe inclement weather or member unavailability. For information about AFG, visit maineafg.org.

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Jun
9

Food Pantry

The Food Pantry is open Mondays from 3:30-5pm and its mission is to provide food assistance to island neighbors.
If you have questions or would like to make a donation, contact Libra at 207-838-0337.

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Jun
9

Food Pantry - evening hours!

The Food Pantry is now open one evening a month on the 2nd Monday of the month (unless it is a holiday, then Tuesday.)
If you have questions or would like to make a donation, contact Libra at 207-838-0337.

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Jun
16

Al-Anon Meeting

Al-Anon Family Group meets at New Brackett Church in the Vestry.

Meeting may be cancelled without notice due to severe inclement weather or member unavailability. For information about AFG, visit maineafg.org.

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Jun
16

Food Pantry

The Food Pantry is open Mondays from 3:30-5pm and its mission is to provide food assistance to island neighbors.
If you have questions or would like to make a donation, contact Libra at 207-838-0337.

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Jun
18

Bridge Committee and Social Justice Task Force

The Bridge Committee, including the Social Justice Task Force, meet on the third Wednesday of the month at 4pm in person in the hall (hybrid option available.) All are welcome to attend. Click here for further information about the Bridge Committee and the Social Justice Task Force.

Contact Caron Chess at caronchess2327@gmail.com or (908) 705-5161 for more information.

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Jun
23

Al-Anon Meeting

Al-Anon Family Group meets at New Brackett Church in the Vestry.

Meeting may be cancelled without notice due to severe inclement weather or member unavailability. For information about AFG, visit maineafg.org.

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Jun
23

Food Pantry

The Food Pantry is open Mondays from 3:30-5pm and its mission is to provide food assistance to island neighbors.
If you have questions or would like to make a donation, contact Libra at 207-838-0337.

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Jun
30

Al-Anon Meeting

Al-Anon Family Group meets at New Brackett Church in the Vestry.

Meeting may be cancelled without notice due to severe inclement weather or member unavailability. For information about AFG, visit maineafg.org.

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Jun
30

Food Pantry

The Food Pantry is open Mondays from 3:30-5pm and its mission is to provide food assistance to island neighbors.
If you have questions or would like to make a donation, contact Libra at 207-838-0337.

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Jul
7

Al-Anon Meeting

Al-Anon Family Group meets at New Brackett Church in the Vestry.

Meeting may be cancelled without notice due to severe inclement weather or member unavailability. For information about AFG, visit maineafg.org.

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Jul
7

Food Pantry

The Food Pantry is open Mondays from 3:30-5pm and its mission is to provide food assistance to island neighbors.
If you have questions or would like to make a donation, contact Libra at 207-838-0337.

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Jul
14

Al-Anon Meeting

Al-Anon Family Group meets at New Brackett Church in the Vestry.

Meeting may be cancelled without notice due to severe inclement weather or member unavailability. For information about AFG, visit maineafg.org.

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Jul
14

Food Pantry

The Food Pantry is open Mondays from 3:30-5pm and its mission is to provide food assistance to island neighbors.
If you have questions or would like to make a donation, contact Libra at 207-838-0337.

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Jul
14

Food Pantry - evening hours!

The Food Pantry is now open one evening a month on the 2nd Monday of the month (unless it is a holiday, then Tuesday.)
If you have questions or would like to make a donation, contact Libra at 207-838-0337.

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Jul
16

Bridge Committee and Social Justice Task Force

The Bridge Committee, including the Social Justice Task Force, meet on the third Wednesday of the month at 4pm in person in the hall (hybrid option available.) All are welcome to attend. Click here for further information about the Bridge Committee and the Social Justice Task Force.

Contact Caron Chess at caronchess2327@gmail.com or (908) 705-5161 for more information.

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Jul
21

Al-Anon Meeting

Al-Anon Family Group meets at New Brackett Church in the Vestry.

Meeting may be cancelled without notice due to severe inclement weather or member unavailability. For information about AFG, visit maineafg.org.

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Jul
21

Food Pantry

The Food Pantry is open Mondays from 3:30-5pm and its mission is to provide food assistance to island neighbors.
If you have questions or would like to make a donation, contact Libra at 207-838-0337.

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Feb
19

Bridge Committee and Social Justice Task Force

The Bridge Committee, including the Social Justice Task Force, meet on the third Wednesday of the month at 4pm in person in the hall (hybrid option available.) All are welcome to attend. Click here for further information about the Bridge Committee and the Social Justice Task Force.

Contact Caron Chess at caronchess2327@gmail.com or (908) 705-5161 for more information.

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Feb
19

T’ai Chi for Health & Relaxation

Suitable for people of all ages and levels of wellness. No experience necessary. Come join us and learn how to play T’ai Chi.
The focus of this class will be Yang style long form … 150 posture choreographed dance. Please wear comfortable clothing and footwear. We will be on our feet moving for over an hour!

INSTRUCTOR: David S. Handwerker, 39 years of study, practice and teaching.
TIME: 10:45 to Noon
DATES: Wednesdays, January 15 to March 5, 2025
COST: $160 for all eight weeks, payable to instructor at first class. (Any questions about finances please contact David at dshandwerker@gmail.com.)

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Feb
18

Food Pantry

The Food Pantry returns to its normal hours next Monday from 3:30-5pm.
If you have questions or would like to make a donation, contact Libra at 207-838-0337.

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Feb
17

President’s Day - No Food Pantry

Due to the President’s Day holiday, the Food Pantry will be open Tuesday, February 18 from 3:30-5pm. Its mission is to provide food assistance to island neighbors.
If you have questions or would like to make a donation, contact Libra at 207-838-0337.

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Feb
17

Al-Anon Meeting

Al-Anon Family Group meets at New Brackett Church in the Vestry.

Meeting may be cancelled without notice due to severe inclement weather or member unavailability. For information about AFG, visit maineafg.org.

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Feb
16

Acoustic Music Circle

Music Gathering Sunday, New Brackett Church, 3:45pm. Bring a song to play with others or a song to perform, all levels welcome, as are all instruments. Primarily acoustic, though we do sometimes gently amplify bass.
Bring a song, bring a friend, BYOB. Spectators are welcome. Any questions, contact O.B. O'Brien at 766-5555.

View Event →
Feb
13

Adult Tap Class

A 4-week exploratory class, open to all levels of experience, including beginners!
Tap shoes not required. Focus is on basic steps and rhythmic variations, leading to more complicated combinations as appropriate to class level.

Time: 1-2pm
Dates: Thursdays, January 23, 30, February 6 and 13
No fee, but donations accepted for New Brackett Church

For more information, contact Caitlin Osborne at caitlinosbornedance@gmail.com or 814-574-3740, or Timmi Sellers at 831-917-3092.

We are open to continuing the sequence and/or adding additional classes in the evening or on the weekends if there is enough interest!

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Feb
13

Rescheduled for 3/6 Portland Ballet Returns to Peaks Island!

Cancelled due to impending storm - will be rescheduled!

Members of the wonderful Portland Ballet will offer a FREE 30-minute performance of "Vivaldi's Four Seasons" at 12:00 pm sharp at New Brackett Church. ALL are welcome! (They are performing at the school in the morning and will dance on up the hill at noon!) Please come and enjoy!

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Feb
12

T’ai Chi for Health & Relaxation

Suitable for people of all ages and levels of wellness. No experience necessary. Come join us and learn how to play T’ai Chi.
The focus of this class will be Yang style long form … 150 posture choreographed dance. Please wear comfortable clothing and footwear. We will be on our feet moving for over an hour!

INSTRUCTOR: David S. Handwerker, 39 years of study, practice and teaching.
TIME: 10:45 to Noon
DATES: Wednesdays, January 15 to March 5, 2025
COST: $160 for all eight weeks, payable to instructor at first class. (Any questions about finances please contact David at dshandwerker@gmail.com.)

Pre-registration is recommended.

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Feb
11

Cook Club!

Join in the fun of weekly Cook Club, led by Pi Crosby and gathering at New Brackett Church. The main ingredient changes weekly. This week’s theme is “Hors D’oeuvers!”

Please contact Pi Crosby at pi.napple5407@gmail.com for more information!

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Feb
11

Finance Committee (Zoom)

Finance Committee meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 1pm, by Zoom. For more information about the Church Finance Committee, please contact Patty Zimmerman at 207-712-1712.

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Feb
10

Food Pantry - evening hours!

The Food Pantry is now open one evening a month on the 2nd Monday of the month (unless it is a holiday, then Tuesday.)
If you have questions or would like to make a donation, contact Libra at 207-838-0337.

View Event →
Feb
10

Food Pantry

The Food Pantry is open Mondays from 3:30-5pm and its mission is to provide food assistance to island neighbors.
If you have questions or would like to make a donation, contact Libra at 207-838-0337.

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Feb
10

Al-Anon Meeting

Al-Anon Family Group meets at New Brackett Church in the Vestry.

Meeting may be cancelled without notice due to severe inclement weather or member unavailability. For information about AFG, visit maineafg.org.

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Feb
9

Acoustic Music Circle

Music Gathering Sunday, New Brackett Church, 3:45pm. Bring a song to play with others or a song to perform, all levels welcome, as are all instruments. Primarily acoustic, though we do sometimes gently amplify bass.
Bring a song, bring a friend, BYOB. Spectators are welcome. Any questions, contact O.B. O'Brien at 766-5555.

View Event →