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Chebeague Island Council Calendar

Wishes All of you a Happy Halloween!

#10 | October 2026

About the Cover

Chebeague Island Council Calendar October 2026 Issue #10

T he days are getting shorter and the nights are getting cooler. Be extra careful – soon there will be witches, ghosts, and goblins all over the island! About the Calendar T he Calendar is published monthly by the Chebeague Island Council. It is available on-line at Chebeague Island News (www.chebeague.org) or www. chebeagueislandcalendar.com and delivered to every active mail box on the island. The Calendar welcomes submissions from its readers, including letters and thank you notes, but it cannot publish anything that is political in nature, libelous, or obscene. All submissions should include the author’s name and contact information. Without exception, the deadline for submissions is noon on the 20 th day of the month preceding publication. Submissions and ad copy may be mailed (247 South Road), left at the Council office (on 247 South Road) or emailed (chebeagueislandcouncil@gmail.com) and sent as attachments (.doc; no pdfs) or included in the body of the text. Images and photographs should be sent in a .jpg, .jpeg, or .rtf format. Please do not use the old email address at as this is an inactive account. As a courtesy and space permitting, island nonprofits are given up to a free half page each month to publish their news. Any such submissions exceeding a half page will be charged at the usual rate. All submissions become the property of the Chebeague Island Council, which reserves the right to edit them for length and clarity. Submissions that are not time sensitive may be held until there is enough space to publish them. Additional information about submissions is available at www.chebeagueislandcalendar.com. Advertising rates are as follows: full page, $80, ½ page, $40; ¼ page, $20; 4-line classified, $10; 6 to 8 line classified, $15. Each submission should include the intended publication date, size wanted, and the number of months the ad should run. All ads must be paid for at the time of submission.

Contents Notes From The Council

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Island Commons

Chebeague Community Church

CTC News

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Recompense Fund

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Chebeague Island Library 10 Chebeague Island Recreation Center 11 Chebeague Island Historical Society 13 October Calendar 14 Publisher Chebeague Island Council Board Members Lola Armstrong, Christine Auffant, Deb Hall, Denise Hamilton, Tricia Haines, Sarah Hopkins, Diane Pigula, Ann Thaxter & Deb Weis Contact Us Email: chebeagueislandcouncil@gmail.com

The deadline for submissions for the November issue is noon on October 20.

Coffee Hour Coffee Hour will be returning again this year every Wednesday at the Hall from 9am-10:30 beginning on October 21 st . Join us for coffee and pastry and catch up on all the Island news!

Phone: 207-846-4988 Mail: 247 South Road

Chebeague Island, ME 04017

Graphic Design Sharkey Graphic Solutions www.sharkeygraphicsolutions.com Printing Cyber Copy www.cybercopyme.com

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The Wellness Center Peggy Akers RN will be at the Wellness Center on Wednesday, October 14 th & 28 th from 9-11:30am for Blood draws, Blood pressure checks, Wellness checks, PT/INR testing, Tick checks, and Health Information.

Coveside Physical Therapy, LLC BY YOUR SIDE EVERY STEP OF THE WAY! Phone: (508) 735-7507 Fax: (207) 846-1696 covesidephysicaltherapyllc@gmail.com https://covesidephysicaltherapy-llc.com/

Elizabeth Doughty, PT, DPT, GCS, CDP is a physical therapist who provides in-home physical therapy services right to your home. Whether you have just received a total joint replacement, concerned about falls and want to improve your balance, or having increased pain in a specific joint or muscle and wish to become a stronger, Elizabeth is able to assist by coming right to your home. By evaluating and working together, a specific plan of care will be established to meet your individual goals. She received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Ithaca College and is Board Certified Geriatric Specialist and is a Certified Dementia Practitioner. Most insurances accepted, including Medicare. Please feel free to inquire using the email or phone number above. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions!

Fuel & Medication Assistance

The Chebeague Island Council invites you to.....

The first Wednesday soup of the season

Wednesday, October 21 @ noon at the Hall

Please call Lola Armstrong at 420-0608 if you need help with fuel or medication assistance. All requests are confidential.

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Notes From The Council

H appy fall! October is one of the best months on Chebeague Island. While the daylight fades, the lower sun shimmers on the water. This weather calls for soup. Our Soup Lunch begins Wednesday, October 21, at noon at the Hall. If you would like to join our team of volunteer cooks and bakers, please let us know—we can always use more helping hands. Thanks to all who joined us to celebrate the life of Gail Jenkins. She was a great friend to many and an esteemed member of the Council board. Donations were raised to purchase a memorial bench for Gail. We expect to have it installed later

this fall at the cemetery.

We hope you enjoy the colorful and quiet months of fall.

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Over 200 islanders & friends joined us for the annual Harvest Party at the Commons. Many thanks to the T-Pollock Band for their great music, to Bingas wingas for Helping to provide food, to Kai Adams of Sebago Brewing and Shipyard Brewing for providing beer! Harvest Party! 132 Littlefield Road Chebeague Island, Maine 04017 www.islandcommons.com

Administrator, Amy Rich 207-846-5610 amy.rich@islandcommons.com

Island Commons

Annual Holiday Party: Friday, December 4th, 2026 Bay Mist Cruise: Sunday, August 25th, 2027 SAVE THESE DATES! An ever-changing selection of antiques, furniture, home furnishings, jewelry, a terrific collection of books, perfect for winter reading and more. RED STUDIO OPEN SATURDAYS 10AM-12PM LAST DAY OCTOBER 10TH!

Residential Openings Available

Happy at Home Seniors

STOP BY TO GET YOUR RED STUDIO BAG!

Call to inquire 207-846-5610

Compassionate Care. Trusted Guidance Personalized Aging in Place, Wellness, and Care Management to help you navigate the journey of caring for older adults— with peace of mind. Our Services Geriatric Care Management

Happy at Home Seniors

Senior Home Safety Assessment Dementia Consultation & Training Living Well with Low Vision Living Well with Chronic Conditions Assistive Technology for Aging in Place Aging in Place ~ At Home Monitoring End of Life Doula

Compassionate Care. Trusted Guidance Personalized Aging in Place, Wellness, and Care Management to help you navigate the journey of caring for older adults— with peace of mind. Our Services Geriatric Care Management

Schedule a discovery call today! (207) 558-1234 happyathomeseniors.com

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Living Well with Chronic Conditions Assistive Technology for Aging in Place Aging in Place ~ At Home Monitoring

CHEBEAGUE COMMUNITY CHURCH

October 2026

Meditation Workshop with Lisa Tucker Intuition Medicine® Practitioner Tides Within: Tuning your Inner Compass

Saturday, Oct 10th at 9 am in the Parish House Cost: Donation Email: lisa@heartcompass.com

Designed for all experience levels—from beginners to seasoned practitioners—this transformative workshop uses the precise, energy-based tools of Intuition Medicine® to help you clear external noise and align with your authentic self.

Church & Community Gatherings

Please check our website for updates & additions!

Oct 4th - 1st Sunday Communion at 10 am in the Sanctuary and on Live Stream Oct 11th, 18th & 25th - Sunday Gathering at 10am in the Sanctuary and on Live Stream. More info to follow.

Chili & Cornbread Membership Meeting

Please join us for our Annual Membership Meeting following our Sunday gathering as we celebrate our five year anniversary in the Parish House. R SVP to church.chebeague@gmail.com or by calling 207-846-6987 Sunday, Oct 18th at 11am

Oct 18th - Annual Meeting Celebration Chili Bean Supper with Corn Bread at 11 am

WEEKLY

Bible Study - Mondays - 4pm on Zoom. Bible Background by Glenn Thompson. Email gjbrown58a@gmail.com for more info. Ladies Aid - Thursdays - 11am-2pm. All are Welcome. Bring your own lunch.

Chaplain Support

If you or someone you love is in need of spiritual support, a home or hospital visit, please know our resident Chaplain is available to all members of the island community, regardless of church affiliation. Please contact Chaplain Victor at 207-846-4106 or chaplain.chebeague@gmail.com

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Newsletter Chebeague Transportation Company

Looking Forward to Fall After a busy summer season, we’re looking forward to cooler temperatures and the arrival of fall on Chebeague. Thank you to our passengers, customers, employees, and the community for another great summer—we appreciate everyone’s patience and support during our busiest time of year. With sweatshirt weather here, it’s also a great time to check out the CTC online store on our website - ctcferry.org! We have CTC sweatshirts and other gear available, so take a look and get ready for fall.

Update on Fuel Prices Fuel prices continue to rise sharply, creating a significant challenge for CTC. We spent approximately $65,000 on fuel in all of 2025, compared with nearly $80,000 already this year; at current prices, we expect that figure to approach $110,000 by year-end, and our supplier has cautioned us to prepare for prices potentially reaching $8 per gallon. In response, we are taking some basic steps to reduce fuel consumption where we can: Reduce Ferry RPMs: We will ease back on engine RPMs during regular service when conditions and the schedule allow. Lower Boiler Temperature: We will keep boiler temperatures lower until additional heat is necessary as colder weather arrives. Avoid Unnecessary Bus Trips: When we know there are no passengers arriving who need the bus, we will avoid unnecessary trips between Route One and Cousins Island. These are relatively small changes individually, but every gallon we can conserve helps offset the impact of rapidly rising fuel costs. 2027 Cousins Island Parking Applications

Off-Season Procedures start October 13th! Begining Tuesday, October 13, CTC will transition to our “off-season” procedures Boarding will begin 10 minutes prior to departure Tickets will be scanned while the ferry is underway. Office Hours change for the season

2027 Cousins Island parking applications will be mailed next month, so keep an eye on your mailbox! A digital copy will also be available at ctcferry.org Applications are due by 3:30pm on Tuesday, December 1. Applications postmarked by December 1 will also be accepted.

At the Top of the Ramp A quick reminder to help keep things moving smoothly: during boarding and unloading, please try and keep the top of the ramp clear and save hellos and goodbyes for just beyond the ramp. Also, if you are visiting the ferry but not travelling with us, please let a crew member know before departure. Our crew submits a final passanger count just before the ferry gets underway and knowing who is actually travelling helps give us an accurate count without having to recount.

Fall Office Hours Monday, Tuesday: 9:00am-3:30pm

Wednesday: 9:00-1:30 Thursday: 9:00-3:30pm Friday Closed

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2026 Recompense Fund Grants

October is here and the 2026 grants from The Recompense Fund, a remarkable $126,560 in total, have all been distributed to Chebeague’s nonprofits. Our 2026 Annual Report is in the works to be mailed later this fall. The application cycle for 2027 grants won’t begin until winter. As we wind down 2026, Recompense wants to acknowledge and thank three board members who stepped down this year. Betts Mayer, Scott Searway

and Chip Emery have been critical members of the board, each in his or her own way. They have guided Recompense through its formation, stabilization and growth with wisdom and energy, improving both our messaging and our internal processes. Every nonprofit needs committed volunteers; we have been lucky that these three gave so much of their time for so long to Recompense. Thank you Betts, Scott and Chip!

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Crafts and coffee cake! Jewelry repair & bracelet making with May Hall - Saturday Oct 10 @ 9:00am th Members $5, Non-members $10 Delight & Discuss: Share a healthy snack and discuss how to maximize your health & fitness this fall at the Rec Ctr; Tuesday, October 13 @ 1pm FREE Teen Center Scavenger Hunt! Friday, October 23rd @ 7:30 pm Volunteers needed - contact Bill Movie Night: - “Wait Until Dark” Friday October 30 7:00pm FREE th, Halloween Pumpkin decorating Saturday October 31 following library story time. Sign up with Bill at the Rec FREE st

Scavenger Hunt Scarecrow at Second Wind Farm 2025

meganmunroekp@gmail.com

Openings at Kid’s Place!

NEW & ONGOING YOGA! Tues & Thurs 7:30 AM with Beth Putnam- see website* Teen Center Fridays 7-9pm Balance and Movement with Bill: Mon/Wed/Fri | 11-11:45pm Pick-up Pickleball: Tues/Thurs 5-7pm, Sun 3-5pm Mahjong - Wednesdays @ 1:30pm beginners welcome! Personal training w/Bill by appt Sign up for Fitness Friends for fun, fit mutual support starting 10/15

A Backgammon Tournament, the annual Turkey Trot and more crafts and events are coming!

Michael Hamilton & Dave Rich won the volunteers of the year awards at the Membership Appreciation “Hot Diggety” BBQ

*WWW.CHEBEAGUERECREATION.ORG 382 NORTH RD, CHEBEAGUE ISLAND, ME 04017 207-846-5068 CHEBEAGUERECREATION@GMAIL.COM

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OCTOBER 2026 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 5 6 7 8 12 13 14 15 16 9 3 1 2 17 10 Jewelry Repair - Rec Ctr 9am Red Studio Open 10am-12pm Balance & Movement CRC 11-11:45pm Bible Study @ 4pm on Zoom Balance & Movement CRC 11-11:45pm Teen Center 7-9pm Yoga 7:30am - CRC Ladies Aid 11am-2pm Parish House Pickleball CRC 5-7pm Yoga 7:30am - CRC Ladies Aid 11am-2pm Parish House Balance & Movement CRC 11-11:45pm Teen Center 7-9pm Balance & Movement CRC 11-11:45pm Mahjong CRC 1:30pm Teen Time - CIL Yoga 7:30am - CRC Pickleball CRC 5-7pm Pickleball CRC 5-7pm If you would like your event listed on this Calendar please email the Council at Chebeagueislandcouncil@gmail.com by the 20 th of the month. 19 20 21 22 23 28 Story Time 10:30am @ Library 26 27 31 29 30 25 Ladies Aid 11am-2pm Parish House Teen Center 7-9pm Chili & Cornbread CCC Membership Meeting 11am Pickleball CRC 5-7pm CCC Worship 10am Pickleball CRC 3-5pm Yoga 7:30am - CRC Ladies Aid 11am-2pm Parish House Pickleball CRC 5-7pm 24 Red Studio Open10am-12 Author Talk w/Rochell Rice - Library @ 10am Story Time 10:30am @ Library Red Studio Open 10am-12pm Story Time 10:30am @ Library Red Studio Open 10am-12pm Yoga 7:30am - CRC Pickleball CRC 5-7pm Indiginous Peoples Day Balance & Movement CRC 11-11:45pm Bible Study @ 4pm on Zoom Balance & Movement CRC 11-11:45pm Bible Study @ 4pm on Zoom Balance & Movement CRC 11-11:45pm Balance & Movement CRC 11-11:45pm Teen Center 7-9pm Balance & Movement CRC 11-11:45pm Teen Ctr Scavenger Hunt - 7:30pm Halloween Red Studio Open 10am-12pm Yoga 7:30am - CRC Ladies Aid 11am-2pm Parish House Balance & Movement CRC 11-11:45pm Teen Center 7-9pm Pickleball CRC 5-7pm Book Club 7pm @ Library Peggy Akers, RN @ Wellnes Center 9-11:30am Coffee Hour at The Hall 9-10:30am Peggy Akers, RN @ Wellnes Center 9-11:30am Balance & Movement CRC 11-11:45pm Mahjong CRC 1:30pm Coffee Hour at The Hall 9-10:30am Soup @ The Hall 12pm Balance & Movement CRC 11-11:45pm Mahjong CRC 1:30pm CCC Worship 10am Pickleball CRC 3-5pm CCC Worship 10am Pickleball CRC 3-5pm CCC Worship 10am Pickleball CRC 3-5pm Yoga 7:30am - CRC CRC: Delight & Discuss- Health & Fitness 1pm Pickleball CRC 5-7pm Yoga 7:30am - CRC Yoga 7:30am - CRC 4 11 18

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Bible Study @ 4pm on Zoom

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