Events - Nov 8 24

The Y’s Forever Grateful Auction Launches November 8th!

Support the community through the Y’s Forever Grateful auction, featuring a fantastic array of unique gift items and experiences! From Maine oyster tours to houseboat stays, sightseeing excursions, a brand new fat tire bike and a variety of gift cards—there’s something for everyone.

The funds raised support mission-driven programs at the Landing Y and Bath Y such as our year-round hunger prevention initiatives, youth and teen programs, and healthy aging activities.

Preview the online auction at bathymca.org/auction and highlight your favorite items now!  

Bidding opens November 8th.

 

Calling all writers! Join us for Friday morning independent working sessions by the 1904 building fireplace. Work on your own project or use a provided prompt. There is no reading/sharing in this group, just a good time to buckle down and work quietly among the company of other writers. The group is facilitated by Molly McGrath, Curtis Contemporaries Committee member, former publications director of The Telling Room in Portland, and current owner/editor at Pink Eraser Press.

Calling all readers looking for some quiet companionship! Join us for Friday morning independent reading sessions by the 1904 building fireplace. There is no required book, just a cozy spot and time to quietly read among other literary enthusiasts. The group is facilitated by Molly McGrath, Curtis Contemporaries Committee member, former publications director of The Telling Room in Portland, and current owner/editor at Pink Eraser Press.

The Weaving a Life program, originally envisioned by Maine fiber artist Susan Barrett Merrill, can be approached on many levels, including an artistic journey of self discovery. The most basic, however, is simply handweaving beautiful & symbolic objects called Key forms on a small portable Journey Loom using tapestry and sculptural weaving techniques. All seven of these key forms are common to most cultures throughout the world, and can become manifestations of personal meaning for anyone who creates them. 

In this 3 hour class Cathi will give a brief overview of the Weaving a Life program, and participants will weave an Amulet  on a 7-stick journey loom. The amulet is a whimsical woven pouch we can wear like a necklace to hold our personal magic, innermost thoughts and small objects that hold particular meaning for us. No prior weaving experience is needed.

All tools and materials are included for use during class: the use of a 7-stick Journey Loom and tool kit, warp threads, weft yarn, beads and other embellishments, as well as all written materials and handouts. 

Cathi Belcher is an artist, writer, and Certified Zentangle™ & Weaving a Life™ Instructor from Topsham, Maine. She also works in the Library and Theater Departments at Bowdoin, and leads social justice programs in the area.

Register here: Weaving a Life Registration