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Adult Tennis Round Robin

MORNING TENNIS ROUND ROBINS

After being scattered across multiple states and countries we are finally arriving back on MacMahan. Just wanted to post an invitation for adult tennis players (you know who you are) to join in the morning round robins. Chris has the courts in great shape and they really need some foot action to settle them in.

Hoping we can start up on Monday at 9:30. Start time negotiable with all your input, but gives me time for my second cup of coffee. Tennis has been listed as one of the safest exercises during this crazy time. Masks are optional while playing, but please observe social distancing or wear your mask while waiting for a court. 

Please pass this along to any renters who may be interested.

Hope to see some familiar faces this week.

John Swart
jswart@mac.com
MacMahan Tennis Committee

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Ice cream!!

“Walk Up Window”
Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays 
11:00am – 1:00pm
Ice cream is available to purchase at the “Walk up Window” near the side entrance ​outside the Candy Store, facing the swing set and shop area.  We built a new walkway up to the window, so you can order from outside.  You must wear a mask and you must pay with cash or check at the time of purchase.  We also have the usual apparel for purchase.  All items will be on display in the windows with pricing.  There is also an order form on the website. If no one is at the window on T, Th, or Sat from 11-1, please ring the bell. Feel free to call or text Laurie (207) 522-1399 if you would like your ice cream order ready for pick up.

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MacMahan Reads

This year we will participate in virtual MacMahan Reads.  The following are proposed books for discussion and dates.  

July 15, 2020 10a.m.
One Goal by Amy BassThis is the inspiring story of the Lewiston soccer team that united Somali refugees and multi-generation Mainers in their quest for state, and ultimately, national glory.  A timely story about overcoming the prejudices that divide us.  A reviewer said, “At a time when America seems consumed by divisiveness and hate, along comes One Goal, a beautiful and important reminder that humanity’s strength is its togetherness.”  –Jeff Pearlman–
ALSO
Home of the Brave by Katherine Applegate – This story, told entirely in free verse, narrates the experience of a young boy Kek who has fled to the United States to escape the violence and upheaval in his native Sudan.  

August 13, 2020 10a.m. —Poetry Salon.  Share favorite poems.  

August 19, 2020 10a.m.
This Life is In Your Hands:  One Dream, Sixty Acres and a Family Undone by Melissa Coleman
This is a timely and honest portrait of Coleman’s own childhood experience in the 60’s and 70’s in Cape Rosier, ME with her homesteading parents who were protege’s of Helen and Scott Nearing, authors of Living the Good Life.  

All three books are available as e-books from public libraries, from Amazon and on Kindle.
Happy Reading!!

The Literary Committee

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Apartment in Italy for rent

From Kiki Nwokoye <nkiruka30 at yahoo.com>

APARTMENT VISTA AZURRA
It is a 2 br / 1 bath, located in the town of Sala Comacina on the western shore of Lake Como in northern Italy (Lombardia), an hour’s drive from the Milan Malpensa airport.
 
If anyone is ever interested to rent it, please contact Kiki (nkiruka30 at yahoo.com) first as we will provide a 10% discount to MacMahaners during the season, and 50% in off-season (Nov 1-February 28).  Please check availability on the website first.

Source: Property

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Weekend Events

An ice cream social will be held this Friday in front of the Playhouse from 3:45 – 5:00. 
Bring your own bowl and toppings to share.
We are looking for volunteers to help clean up after the chowder picnic. There is always a large crew of early morning helpers but we’d like to have a few more people help at the end.  Clean up is right after the picnic (putting away food, tables, etc), around 1 pm.

If you are planning to come to your usual 9 am shift (choppers and peelers) or 10 am shift (stirrers and set-up) or would like to join one of the three shifts (9am, 10 am, 1 pm), we look forward to seeing you!

See you at the picnic on the 17th,
Becky, Heather, Cathy, Holly & Henny
We will have Evensong this Sunday, August 18th, at 5:30pm at The Chapel.  There will be no 9:30am service.

Ann Taft, Chapel Committee co-chair
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A Very Special Saturday Evening Cocktail Party 8/10 at 5PM

Pam and Pete Zavitz Have Sold “Aftermath”!
 
Let’s Send Them Off With Warm Good Wishes 
 
at a 
 
Very Special Saturday Evening Cocktail Party
 
August 10th  5 to 7 pm
 
MacMahan Playhouse
 
BYOB and Heavy Hors d’oeuvre to Share
 
Bring a memory, poem, limerick, or photos to share if you wish.
If you are off island and need a boat ride, please let Gerry Welch know and we will arrange transport from the Landing.
 
Adults only, please.