Community Dinner

Visiting Ferry Beach During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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

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

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.