Dear Islanders,

Most of you have heard the sad news that the heroic old apple tree in Tarr’s Field has fallen.

Jud Brown’s moving “ obituary” prompted me to think that we could honor this beloved embodiment of Mac Mahan’s past by creating an exhibition for the Coal Shed Museum.

There must be many photographs of this iconic tree documenting its long life and extraordinary resilience. Jay has some examples from the 1890’s of the tree and its two companions standing right in front of the old farmhouse. They were not small even then.

I envision collecting writings as well: poems, reminiscences, musings, even recipes for Tarr’s Field apples.

While many of us are still on the island, there may be time to look through albums in your cottages.

Kindly send me high-resolution photos, even if taken with your smartphones. Writings can trickle in.

Many thanks,
Marty Zimiles (Marty’s email is in the address book)

First Aid Refresher
August 17th, 1-2:30 pm at the Playhouse
Come learn more about the AEDs & ‘Stop the Bleed’ kits.

Thank you, Mark Davies!

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Readers of How to Read a Book by Monica Wood will gather
Wednesday, August 13th at 10:00 am at the Yacht club for book discussion and light refreshments.

The Literary Committee

Pack and play, diaper genie, high chairs, and much more.  Please contact Ann Taft on the island phone or her cell phone if interested.

Hi All,

A Trails Day has been set for this Thursday, July 24th. Bring tools and gloves if you have them, and we’ll meet at 10:00 a.m. at Tarr’s Field. There are projects for all ages, abilities, and skill levels.

See you there,

Louis Perkins

Thanks to Ted for sharing!

If you think it’s too hot
Read THE FROZEN RIVER
It will make you shiver
And hit the spot.

Discussion on
Wednesday, July 16th, 10 a.m. The Baumgartner Cottage

Dear MacMahan Community:

As you spend time this season enjoying MacMahan, or dreaming of it from afar, please consider what might make your experience in the public areas of the island even more enjoyable. Are there areas that could benefit from seating/benches? Somewhere that needs some shade? A place where you’d like to see something new to increase use? 

We would also ask that you reflect upon the existing spaces and structures, and consider how well they serve our community. Could we improve them, or are they just right as-is? 

The Community Spaces and Recreation Committees welcome all of your thoughts and ideas, and appreciate those which you have already suggested! Some of the suggestions we’ve received about ways in which the Playhouse might be updated will be posted to the bulletin board inside the Store area of the Yacht Club. 

Please let Jay Rogers (jsrbox@aol.com) and/or Jojo Hiromura (jjhiromura@gmail.com) hear your thoughts on any public spaces on island.

With great appreciation, 

Jay Rogers and Jojo Hiromura, Community Spaces Committee Chairs

Nick Gottlieb and Elizabeth Brown, Recreation Committee Chairs

Wednesday, July 16th, 10a.m. Location to be announced
Book Discussion. The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
This historical novel is centered around Martha Ballard, an 18th century midwife and healer who investigates a murder linked to a local scandal.
It explores themes of women’s rights and societal expectations in postrevolutionary America while intertwining elements of mystery and personal struggle. Set in Hallowell, Maine around 1790.

Tuesday, July 22nd, 10a.m. Poetry Salon. Location to be announced
Bring poetry — either your own or ones you love to share.

Wednesday, August 13th, 10a.m. Location to be announced.
Book Discussion: How to Read a Book by Monica Wood
This story, set in a prison, a bookshop, and a laboratory, all in Portland, Maine, is interestingly told from three points of view–a young female ex-con, a widower who was collateral damage, and a woman who runs the prison book club. A reminder that goodness, and books can still win in this world.

Happy Reading!

The Literary Committee