2025 events
BOAT-IN’S
THANK YOU to our 2025 hosts:
Sally Read, Barbie & Jim Lyke for hosting in June; Terry and Robin Spencer for hosting in August; Walter Wiacek and Luke Wilson for hosting in September. We all had a wonderful time!
Click here to see all the photos from this year’s boat-ins.
New to boat-ins? Please read on as this tradition will continue in next summer and it’s never too late to join in. Boat-ins are casual outdoor parties hosted by CLA members on Saturdays throughout the summer, from 5-7PM. (They are called "boat-ins" because guests used to arrive by boat... though now most come by car.) Members and their guests of all ages are welcome. Please BYOB and a dish to share if you can. No need to RSVP, just show up!
Click here to see all the photos from this year’s boat-ins.
Thank you to CLA member and artist Babs Wheelden for organizing the workshop on Sunset Beach and sharing your time and talent with us all.
OUR JULY 2025 “EN PLeIN AIR” watercolor WORKSHOP was great!
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The JULy 2025 "LOVE OF THE LAKE" PARTY AND ARTS & EXPERIENCES SILENT AUCTION WAS A BIG SUCCESS!
THANK YOU TO THE WHITE DUCK brew pub FOR GENEROUSLY HOSTING US AGAIN THIS YEAR:
We appreciate your donation of your venue, delicious and plentiful appetizers, and live music by the band ““Cruel Intentions”.
AND THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO DONATED ORIGINAL ART AND EXPERIENCES.
We had lots of treasures and lots of fun bidding on them!
100% of the funds raised from ticket sales and the auction are being used to help protect the lake!
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JOIN CLA'S NEW BOOK CLUB!
“Book Talk on the Dock” Where great reads meet even greater company!
Join us for a laid-back afternoon of book talk, laughter, and lake views! Whether you're a bookworm or just love a good story, this is the perfect chance to unwind, sip a drink and snack, and chat about our latest read—all while soaking in the Cobbossee waterfront and meeting other CLA members. Then, as the day unfolds, head over to Bailey Library in Winthrop to hear the author speak live about their book, diving into the inspirations and behind-the-scenes stories that brought it to life. No pressure, just great conversation and good vibes.
Book Club host Sarah McLellan will send out details a few weeks before for the group meets at her dock in Winthrop. If you would like to join the group, please email Sarah at sjmcdann@gmail.com
Enjoy the books and we hope to see you on the dock!
Wednesday, June 25th: "How to Read a Book" by Monica Wood
Wednesday, July 23rd: "Beep" by Bill Roorbach
OUR summer kickoff party & annual meeting was a huge success!
Thank you to all of our generous sponsors for making this event possible and for helping to bring our community together!
OUR WINTER “BOOT-IN” was a big hit!
Despite the cold, rainy weather, about 50 members of CLA gathered on March 31st at Absolem’s tasting room to celebrate the Vernal Equinox together. It was terrific reconnecting with old friends and making new ones.
Thank you to everyone who came out! And thank you to Absolem for having us!!
