Thank you to our Members for a strong survey participation that helped inform our planning.
The Low Tide Grill will operate on its regular schedule (noon-2:00pm).
Small Point Club offers Cocktails on the Porch 5:00-8:30pm; dinner from 5:30-8:30pm. Reservations made 24 hours in advance is appreciated; accommodations will be made whenever possible. Covid regulations make it important to notify Bob of plans to be at the Club to ensure his ability to maintain 75 % of capacity. Your help on this is appreciated. The dining room is closed on Mondays.
The Speaker Series will be held at The Club this year. Reservations are necessary as seating will be limited to meet Maine CVD protocol.
Please make a reservation with General Manager Bob Kennedy when planning to be at the Club.
A Note on Parking
The Small Point Club and two Small Point community organizations (SPA and SPOC) are adding up to twelve new parking spaces to the lot south of the Club Road tennis courts for the use of community members going to the beach. Unless you are staying or dining at the Club, we ask that you use this newly expanded lot. If you are using Low Tide Grill and then going to the beach, please use the lot as well. There will be a place by the walkway to the Club where you may drop off family members or guests before parking at the tennis court lot.
It is through the goodwill of the Jayne family that the spaces next to the Club are available this summer. We are grateful and want to make sure that those using these spaces are enjoying the amenities the Club provides. In advance we thank all members for following our policies for parking this summer.
June Events
Thursday, June 24 – Strawberry Moonrise on The Porch
Bar open, snacks provided. Reservations must be made with Bob Kennedy. Moonrise is at 8:34pm. Complimentary snacks will be provided. Fixed dinner menu is available pre-Club opening (reservations may be made with Bob).
Friday, June 25 – Small Point Club Opening
Dinner served from 5:30-8:30pm.
Small Point Golf Scramble
Golf/cart/beer/wine, reception and prizes.
Members sign up by June 25 ($60/member).
All abilities are welcome, as in a “Scramble” the best shot in a foursome is counted.
John Hunt and Adrian King are co-chairs.
Numbers are limited so sign up early by contacting Bob Kennedy.
July Events
Saturday, July 3 – Fourth of July Dinner
Drinks at 6:00pm; dinner at 7:00pm.
Sunday, July 4 – Fourth of July Parade
We will celebrate with the theme “America’s Great Outdoors.”
Participants line up at the Club courts at 11:45am.
Parade to the Club starts at noon.
The SPC Board cordially invites the SP community as our guests for hot dogs, cold drinks and birthday cake at the conclusion of the parade.
Sunday, July 4 – Fourth of July Dinner
Drinks 6:00pm; dinner 7:00pm.
Evening event for the whole community at dusk.
The Porch bar will be open.
Monday, July 5 – Bocce Ball
4:00pm on the lower lawn
Wine, beer, seltzer water, and lots of goldfish
Thursday, July 8 – Hike to Petroglyphs
Phippsburg Land Trust. 10:30 am (one hour trip).
Register with Bob.
Mid-July (TBD) – Page Terners
Susan Conley, “Landslide” on the Porch or ZOOM
Tuesday, July 13 “Shopping Small Point”
Trunk show at Brad’s Barn. This is a joint fundraiser for both the Small Point Summer School and Small Point Club. Unique shopping opportunity, Club logo merchandise, Christmas gifts, art, pottery and fun merchandise.
Thursday, July 15 – Speaker Series #1 at 5:00PM
Our first speaker is Bonnie Docherty, Senior Researcher for Human Rights Watch, Harvard Law School; Associate Director of Armed Conflict and Civilian Protection and a Lecturer on Law at the International Human Rights Clinic.
Monday, July 19 – Children’s Hour
6:30pm – S’mores for children and grandchildren of Members. Gather on lower lawn.
Wednesday, July 21 – Ladies’ Night at 6:00pm
Thursday, July 22 – Speaker Series #2 at 5:00pm
Jane Dahman, Maine artist and host of “Talking in Maine: Intimate Conversations”
Saturday, July 24 – Thunder Moonrise on the Porch
Contact Bob for reservations.
Thursday, July 29 Speaker Series #3 at 5:00pm
Chase Ijams will speak on his Peace Corps experience in Espiritu Santo.
“Picture the Point”
Saturday, July 31
Small Point Club Annual Fundraiser
cocktails, auction, dinner al fresco, and entertainment
In his new book Small Wonder, Tom Hinkle writes that Small Point never became a popular artist’s location like Monhegan Island despite equally inspiring scenes to paint. The Club fundraising auction captures that inspiration, featuring artists’ work depicting Small Point.
August Events
Tuesday, August 3 – Hike “Twin Peaks” with the Phippsburg Land Trust
Pack a picnic or pick up a boxed lunch at the Club.
Lunch will be on Merritt Mountain, then to The Bumper (Robinson Rock).
Both have views of Casco Bay to Portland.
Depart Sebasco at 11:30am; return approximately 1:30pm.
Register with Bob.
Details (parking, etc.) shared with registrants.
Thursday, August 5 – Speaker Series #4
Elena Vandervoort on “History of The Club” including some fun facts and anecdotes.
Tuesday, August 10 – “Wine and Dine”
6:00pm – Cocktails and a light dinner for Members and guests
Thursday, August 19 – Speaker Series #5 at 5:00pm
Brooke Mohnkern, Little Wood Island resident and producer/director of “Networks”, a short film which is a “tightly focused story of a group of lobstermen from the Phippsburg village of West Point who hope to catch the shiny, surface-breaking fish known as pogies, or menhaden.”
Sunday, August 22 – Shareholder Meeting
Details to follow.
Tall Heights Concert
Tall Heights Concert
Weekend of August 14th
Percy House Lawn
(Exact date and time TBD)
Paul Wright, singer/cellist
Tim Harrington, singer/guitarist
Elizabeth Vaughan, guest singer
Tanglewood-style
Bring chairs and blankets.
Ticket information to follow.
Tall Heights is a Boston-based indie folk band.
They appeared on “Late Night with Conan” and released “Pretty Colors for your Actions” on The Sony Masterworks label.
The band is working its way out of the pandemic world with a series of backyard concerts.
Small Point Club is lucky to host one!
More August Events
Sunday, August 22 – Sturgeon Moonrise on the Porch
Reservations through Bob.
Thursday, August 26 – Speaker #6
Ken Womack, author of “John Lennon 1980: The Last Days in the Life”, among many other books on the Beatles. Book signing following his talk.
Saturday, August 28 – “Cocktails for The Club”
$25.00 each. Register with Bob. You will be invited to cocktails at a member’s house, randomly assigned. The Club will be available for dinner afterward (with a reservation) at regular prices.
Labor Day Weekend
Saturday, September 4 – Saturday Dinner at Club
Sunday, September 5 – Whiskey Sour Party Sunday
A beach prize for blind tasting of the “best whiskey sour” – how it is determined will be interesting because aren’t all “whiskey sours” good? – will be awarded at 4:00pm. Sarah Pope and Sarah Weese will sample them all and determine a winner. The Sarahs will be fair and impartial.
They know their stuff, too!
Monday, September 20 – Harvest Moonrise
BYOB. Reserve with Bob.
Additional Plans
- 6 art shows and openings. One will be “Art in Bloom.”
- Bridge and chess
- Pancake breakfasts
