2026 EVENTS

Here’s an early look at our upcoming events! Check back often for updated information.

2026 Annual Meeting & Reception

Saturday, June 6, 2026

4:30-8:00 pm

Hosted by Camp Cobbossee, 1 Cobbossee Circle, Monmouth

  • Enjoy hearty appetizers, delicious desserts, cash bar, soft drinks, tea and coffee

  • Participate in our Annual Meeting

  • Learn from our Guest Speaker: How to keep our lake clean from runoff pollutants (see below)

  • Mingle with CLA's Board of Directors and fellow CLA members

Congratulate John Weaver on his tremendous leadership as CLA Board President these past four years. John is stepping down and will remain on our Board as "Past President." We know his advice and counsel will continue to add enormous value.

Welcome Chuck Hays who will be stepping into the role of Board President. Chuck has served on CLA's Board of Directors for the past XX years, has lived on Cobbossee for xx years, and brings his passion for the lake and extensive leadership experience to the role.

Guest Speaker: Emlyn Emerock, from Lakes Environmental Association, manages the LakeSmart program for the Western Maine Lake Region, hosts DEP Erosion and Sediment Control certification courses, and provides technical assistance to landowners and contractors. Emily will talk to us about:

  • How runoff from our properties negatively impacts water quality and contributes to algae in the lake

  • How we can take doable actions to help our lake stay clean and minimize algae

Members only, Adults only.

Bring your CLA friends!

Here's the plan:

4:30 - 5:30 Meet and Mingle! The bar is open and hearty appetizers will be served. Get caught up with old friends and meet new ones.

5:30-6:45 Annual Meeting, Guest Speaker, Q+A. Learn about CLA's 2026 plans and about steps we can all take on our properties to help prevent run-off and algae blooms.

6:45-8:00 Reception. Cash bar opens, soft drinks, tea and coffee, and delicious desserts! A great opportunity to chat with friends and ask questions to our Board members and Guest Speaker.

Know someone not yet a member who would like to come? They can join here for $25/family

The waterfront will be closed so please come by car. There is plenty of parking!

RSVP

Please email LakeCobb1@gmail.com and tell us how many are coming

2026 BOAT-IN’S

New to boat-ins? They 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!

2026 hosts and dates to be announced.

JOIN CLA'S 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!

"The Gulf of Lions"

by Caitlin Shetterly

Wednesday, July 22

"Stephen King's Maine: A History & Guide"

Wednesday, June 24

by Sharon Kitchens

Saturday, July 18th

"FOR THE LOVE OF THE LAKE" PARTY AND AUCTION

HOSTED BY THE WHITE DUCK brew pub

Hearty appetizers, live music, dancing, cash bar

Plus an auction to raise funds to help protect Cobbossee. Details on auction items to follow. 100% of the money raised in the auction will go towards protecting our lake

For CLA members and your guests, so bring your friends!

More details to be announced

Click hereto see more photos from last year's event

DATES AND LOCATION ON THE LAKE TO BE ANNOUNCED

Join us on the lake for a morning of art making. No experience is needed, we welcome all levels of artistic interest from first-timers to experienced painters.

Enjoy a lesson from CLA member and artist Babs Wheelden. Learn watercolor “Plein Air” painting techniques and create your own watercolor of the beautiful views that surround Lake Cobbossee. Watercolor supplies will be provided but feel free to bring your own materials if you have them. 

The workshop is FREE.

Open to CLA members and their guests — adults & kids ages 12+

Once the date is announced, you must RSVP. Limited to the first 16 people to sign up.

PAINTING WORKSHOP

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!!