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Community Dinners at Ferry Beach
February 21, March 14, April 11 and May 9, 2023
5:30-7:30pm

About Community Dinners

They are back!  We are opening our doors to the community to join us for dinner and conversation.  Please review our COVID-19 policy and practices before registering.

Meet and mingle with your neighbors and make new friends over a delicious meal.  Stick around while you hear from our guest speakers on timely topics of interest, or join in on a discussion or activity.


Our community dinners are just $20 per person (children 8 and under eat for free with adult ticket). Meals are served cafeteria style



​February 21, 2023
In our culture, there is hesitation to face the reality that none of us get out of here alive. How do we live day to day accepting this reality in a life affirming, spiritual and loving way?

Menu
The Flavors of New Orleans celebrating the tradition of “Fat Tuesday” before the beginning of Lent
  • Jambalaya with Ham and Sausage: Diced Ham, Kielbasa and Vegetables and Rice
  • Cajun Blackened Chicken Breast: Seared Chicken Breast coated in Cajun Spices
  • Vegetable Gumbo: A blend of Corn, Okra, Peppers, Celery and Onion in a hearty Vegetable-Tomato Broth
  • Shrimp Bienville Stuffed Zucchini: Baked Zucchini filled with a savory blend of Shrimp, Peppers, Onions, and Celery
  • Deep Fried Okra with Creole Sauce: Cornmeal crusted Okra with a spicy Tomato-Vegetable Sauce
  • Red Beans and Rice: A Classic Creole dish of Kidney Beans, Vegetables and Spices over Steamed Rice
  • Pecan Pie: Served Warm with Whipped Cream


March 14, 2023
Topic: Organic gardening with native plants with master gardener Kathleen Dziadzio.
Menu: 
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day - Irish/American traditional fare
  • House Cured Corned Beef with Cabbage, Potatoes, Carrots,
  • Turnip and Parsnips: Beef Brisket brined for two weeks and simmered with Cabbage and Root Vegetables
  • Vegan Irish Medley: Root Vegetables with Cabbage with Plant Based “Corned Beef”
  • Oatmeal Encrusted Trout with Lemon & Parsley Butter Sauce
  • Steamed Rice
  • Roasted Broccoli
  • Watercress and Apple Salad
  • Irish Soda Bread
  • Bread Pudding​


April 11, 2023
Topic: TBD
Menu: Southern Style Cooking
  • Southern Fried Chicken: Buttermilk Brined and Breaded Boneless-Skinless Breast and Thigh with Gravy
  • Cheddar Grits with Fresh Shrimp or Plant Based Shrimp: Creamy Grits with Cheddar Cheese, Shrimp and Tomato and Herbs
  • Mashed Potatoes
  • Succotash of Corn, Carrots and Lima Beans: Simmered in a smokey Vegetable Stock
  • Collard Greens: Braised Collards with Cider Vinegar
  • Hoppin’ John Salad with Pecan Vinaigrette: Rice, Black Eyed Peas, Red Pepper and Greens with a Sweet Cider and Pecan Dressing
  • Warm Peach Cobbler:Served Warm with Whipped Cream


May 9th, 2023
Topic: TBD
Menu: Tex-Mex Style
  • Chicken Enchiladas: Shredded Chicken and Cheese in a Corm Tortilla Baked with a piquant Tomato Sauce
  • Carne Asada Soft Taco: Grilled-Marinated Steak Tips and Fixins to build your own
  • Mexican Rice: Long Grain Rice simmered in a spicy Vegetable and Tomato Broth
  • Refried Beans
  • Three Sisters Stew: A Medley of Roasted Squash with Con and Kidney Beans
  • Roasted Mexican Street Corn: Corn on the cob with a Savory Dressing and Cojito Cheese
  • Churros Con Chocolate: Gluten Free-Dairy Free Churros tossed with Cinnamon and Served with Chocolate Sauce
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Pricing and Registration

Meal tickets are $20 each.  Children under 8 eat for free with the purchase of an adult meal.

To sign up, click here or call our registration office at 207-282-4489
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Location

Community Dinners are held at the DeWolfe Dining Center at Ferry Beach Retreat & Conference Center: 7 Boardwalk Drive (Formerly Named Morris Ave), Saco, ME.

Parking Is available in many areas across the Ferry Beach Campus:
  • Along Boardwalk Drive (Formerly Named Morris Ave): several parking lots on both sides of the road (all buildings & parking lots are on the Ferry Beach campus)
  • 21 Ferry Park Ave (Quillen Building) Parking Lot
  • 96 Seaside Ave (Grove) Parking Lot

Our mission at Ferry Beach is to awaken hearts to explore, grow and renew the spirit of universal love. 
We work by creating programing and events in the areas of Arts & Culture, Education, Spirituality, Sustainability, Personal Growth and Justice & Action.  
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Ferry Beach Retreat & Conference Center is a 501(c)3 membership organization. 
Our mission is to awaken hearts to explore, grow and renew the spirit of universal love.  We accomplish our mission through work in the areas of
​arts & culture, education, spirituality, sustainability, personal growth and justice & action.
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5 Boardwalk Drive, Saco, ME 04072 - Our Address has Changed.  Click here to learn more.
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    • Board of Directors
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    • Work at Ferry Beach
  • Membership
  • Giving
    • One-Time Giving
    • Sustaining Gifts
    • The Beachkeeper Program
    • Quillen Shinn Society
    • Memorial Garden
    • Endowment Fund
    • Scholarship Program
    • Capital Campaigns >
      • Generator
      • GAYLA Theatre Renovation
      • ADA Campus
  • For Members
  • About
    • Our Mission & Values
    • History
    • Contact Us
    • Directions
  • Schedule
    • Community Dinner
    • Open Jam
    • Meal Delivery
    • Quilting Retreat
    • Profound Treasury
    • Work Week
    • Annual Meeting
    • Youth Camps
    • July 4th
    • RE Week
    • Choral Fest
    • GAYLA
    • Women's Healing
    • Family & Friends
    • Circles of Life
    • Circle of Music
    • Company of Women
    • Motivational Interviewing
    • Sacred Circle Dance
    • Quilting by the Bay
    • The Beach Getaway
    • Labor Day Weekend >
      • Labor Day Cookout
  • What to Expect
    • Our Facility
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  • Register
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