Honey Bee Class- A Bit About the Bees and Crafting with Wax

The industrious Apis Mellifera (The Honey Bee) provides humankind with much more than honey!  Let’s celebrate spring together by engaging all of our senses while learning about the honey bee.

This session starts with an overview of honeybees and beekeeping throughout the 4 seasons of our beloved South Coast. Then we will get buzzy dabbling with wax crafts such as rolled beeswax candles and bee wraps. Lastly, bee students will be able to sample some of our local honey.

Our instructors David and Gina of Studio Big Rock have been keeping bees locally for over 20 years and will be eager to share with you this fascinating hobby.

This class is appropriate for anyone who wants to learn more about bees, as well as those who may be interested in becoming beekeepers themselves one day.

Students will leave with a deeper understanding of bees and beekeeping as well as their own handcrafted beeswax candles and food wraps.

Workshop Details:

Date: Saturday, May 24th

Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (2 hrs)

Location: The Yellow House, 3842 Main Road, Tiverton, RI

Skill Level: Open to all skill levels

Fee: Six spots are available at $80 per person.

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Get ready for a day filled with inspiration and creativity at the 3rd Annual Farm Coast Art & Garden Ramble on Saturday, June 7th, from 10am to 3pm. Set against the picturesque backdrop of the Historic Tiverton Four Corners area, this outdoor event promises an unforgettable journey through art and nature. Join us for a vibrant celebration that invites you to unleash your inner artist! 

Ramble through stunning displays of photography and paintings and engage with local artisans as they display their art, such as metalworks, tree-to-table goods and functional pottery and Raku. Don’t miss the chance to discover one-of-a-kind treasures. Take home delightful finds like copper bird baths, handcrafted textiles and unique jewelry. Enjoy our pop-up garden market featuring fragrant and native trees & shrubs, as well as herbals and teas to invigorate your homescape and spirit. The ambiance of the day will be enhanced by live music, creating the perfect soundtrack to your exploration.

The 3rd Annual Farm Coast Art & Garden Ramble is a collaborative effort brought to you by the Tiverton Farmers Market, the Four Corners Art Center, and The Bay Magazine. We are delighted to showcase the vibrant talent and innovation that our local artists and artisans have to offer. Immerse yourself in a day filled with artistic exploration! 

Don't worry about parking; additional space is conveniently available 600ft down Main Road. Just follow the signs to find your perfect spot. Best of all, this event is free of charge and open to the public. Our goal is to share the beauty of art and nature and to foster community connections through creativity.

Event Location: 3852 Main Road, Tiverton RI 02878
Parking location: 3949 Main Road, Tiverton, RI 02878

SAVE THE DATE

WELCOME NEW ROWERS POTLUCK BRUNCH
When: Saturday JUNE 21st at 11 am -
Where: Linda Nanni's home -247 Cornell Road Westport

ALL ROWERS WELCOME
SUG sign up will be up and running after June 7th.
Come and join in the fun, bring a yummy dish to share and meet Dharma rowers you haven't met.

Kathy, Ayse, and Sarah

JUNE 28th 5:00 PM
Where:  The Meeting House, 3850 Main Rd. Tiverton Four Corners 
Cost: CONCERT $25

The Four Corners Arts Center is pleased to present Sounds of Harmony! Join us at The Meeting House in Tiverton Four Corners to experience the subtle and expansive sounds of gongs, crystal bowls and assorted resonant instruments. This is a full body sound experience and opportunity to cultivate enhanced awareness and harmony as we move into deeper connection with ourselves and the greater whole. There will be a short very basic yoga practice to enhance ease in the body and then a guided relaxation to lead into the sound meditation.

Please dress comfortably and feel free to bring a mat, thick blankets and/or pillows, whatever you need to lay comfortably on the floor for a period of time. The Meeting House has wooden upright folding chairs but we suggest you bring your own portable chair if you prefer to sit. So that we can have a clear count of participants, advance registration is strongly encouraged but tickets are available at the door.

For advance tickets or more info FourCornersArts.org

Cost: $25

July 4th Annual Antique Show at The Meeting House & Grounds

Friday, July 4, 2025
9:00 AM 5:00 PM

Cultural Survival Art Bazaar

• July 25-27, 2025
  Tiverton Four Corners
  3852 Main Road
  Tiverton, RI 02878
  10am - 6pm

Join Us at the Cultural Survival Arts Bazaar!

Experience the beauty and resilience of Indigenous artistry at the next Cultural Survival Arts Bazaar. Shop Indigenous and celebrate the rich cosmovisions, traditions, and livelihoods of Indigenous Peoples.

More than just an arts and crafts fair, the Bazaar is a unique opportunity to connect with Indigenous artists, hear their stories, and learn firsthand about their successes and challenges in today’s world.

Come, gather, and support Indigenous voices through art, culture, and community. https://www.bazaar.culturalsurvival.org/

Gloucester Gull Dory - 15.6' light dory - Rows beautifully - best with one, but can carry a child and dog.
Perfect for Westport River- protected bays. Includes oars, brass oarlocks and fitted canvas cover. Phil Bolger design.
Built by Dynamite Payson, 1981. Well loved - good shape.

$850
Inquiries: Contact Margot Balboni - text 617-347-2866

Pam Silvia has Dharma hats to sell.  If you are interested in a hat please contact Pam to make arrangements to meet before or after a row.

The cost is $24

She'll need either a check made out to Dharma Voyage or exact cash because she will not have any change.

Pam Silvia Text: 774 307-0335
email: pjsilvia521@gmail.com

Used WaterRower A1 Indoor rowing machine!
$600 Excellent for winter training. Suitable for users of any fitness level, the A1 uses every large muscle group with a single stroke to burn calories and build strength. Lightweight and portable. When not in use the A1 rower can be placed on end for space-saving storage. Fitted with the A1 Quick-Start Monitor to view key workout data as you row.

For Inquiries:
Contact Laura Hunt - 508-951-1287
laurahunt22@gmail.com

Regatta volunteers needed!
April 19 and May 17

Watuppa desperately needs more volunteers for 2 upcoming regattas their hosting - this Saturday (weather permitting) and May 17. Jobs range from driving launches and timing to help with registration and parking. 

Polly Gardener shared this with the Dharma Forum but inquiries should be sent to :

CoachSarah@watupparowingcenter.org

Annemoon

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Dear Rowers:

***PLEASE READ THIS THROUGH COMPLETELY.***

Welcome to the 2025 Dharma Voyage rowing season.  We are putting the final touches on the 2025 roster and it appears that we will have about 90-95 returning rowers. New rowers will join after their instructional row later in May.  This will ultimately be about the same number as last year.

Spirit and Mariner will be ready the week of May 12th.  The boat maintenance team of Wendy and Cyn are completing their exhaustive work on Fiona and Voyager.  Please scroll down to the bottom of this page for photos of this process. 

SIGN -UPs

Using YOUR Sign-Up genius password, you may sign up for rowing on the following days: May 13, 14, 15 and 16 at 6:30 and 7:45.
The boats are going to be used for coxswain training on the remaining days. 
PLEASE SIGN UP FOR JUST ONE ROW UNTIL WE HAVE ALL BOATS IN THE WATER.
If you have questions about using SUG, please consult this page: https://www.dharmavoyage.org/signup-genius
If you still need assistance contact Desiree at: info@dharmavoyage.org
Sign-up will again begin around 5 PM on Saturday.  Established coxswains may sign up for one row on Thursday IF they sign up to cox.   The policy for early sign ups for coxswains will be clarified in the weeks to come.

As always, arrive at the dock about 15 minutes early to assist with the boats as needed.

Parking

Dharma Voyage has permission once again to park at
Hix Bridge landing and the Masonic Lodge up the hill.  For Westport residents, this is your town and you need a sticker.  For non-residents, you are guests of the Town.  Four laminated parking passes on lanyards will be in the lock box. Please place them on your dashboard.  Parking should begin at the far side of the lot and please try to park closely together.

If we need more spaces, rowers may park up the hill at the Masonic Lodge.  There are laminated cards in the lock box that you need to place on your dashboard. Parking is behind the building with your car directed toward the vineyard but do NOT pull forward up to the vineyard fence.  Keep very clear of this.

All questions about Race Training can be directed to Cindi at ctzembo@gmail.com

The Dharma Voyage website is chock-full of information.  Please familiarize yourself with the pages.  The Dharma Cafe is password-protected and if you are reading this in the cafe, you are aware that the password is: Hixbridge25

Use the Community Forum to post events and news consistent with Dharma. The guidelines and a submission page are on the site. 

The membership directory will be updated once the 2025 roster is completed. Remember, some people OPT OUT and you won't find their info in the directory.

And check this out if you want more information about the upcoming Dharma Regatta: https://www.dharmavoyage.org/dharmavoyageorgwestportregatta

These are exciting times for Dharma and also times of change. We have a new Board of Directors and shifts in leadership for both coxswain training and coaching for Race Training. Please see this page for information about the organization: https://www.dharmavoyage.org/organization

I am looking forward to seeing everyone very soon.

Maureen

Adult Community Rowing Coordinator

An email announcement went out but in case you missed it, we are thrilled to be hosting our first-ever Invitational Regatta happening on June 7, 2025. — We need YOUR help to make it a success.

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER

Text Kathy Kats with any further questions regarding volunteering.

The Emergency Contact Form Link: https://forms.gle/VnReam83aUuQE4PU9

Dear Rowers,

   Much has been happening in the Dharma Voyage maintenance department since we started our work in January. We thought you might like an update and some photos.
   

   Spirit and Mariner were scraped, sanded, primed and painted as needed. They both are ready for launch. We removed Spirit’s old seats and Bob Fuller the Boatbuilder installed new elevated seats. Fewer seat risers should now be needed which will make the boat lighter and seating less awkward. 

  We moved Voyager into Sandy’s boat shop 6 weeks ago. We've been working on her since and it has become a significant restoration and repair project. We’re happy to say that Bob Fuller has deemed her salvageable. The bottom had to be scraped and sanded back to the original fiberglass. Bob, with help from Sandy Brown, has been busy chiseling out the damaged and decayed wood and then fitting them with new wood strips. We’ve been applying penetrating epoxy to bare wood areas, cutting and fitting fiberglass and then epoxying those areas. We’ll next apply fiberglass to the whole bottom, epoxy the fiberglass and then sand in entirety. We’ll apply epoxy primer and then two finish coats of bottom paint. Following will be sanding, priming and topcoating the topsides and gunnels. Given the extent of this process, we’ve decided to wait until next season to remove the old seats and install the new elevated seats. We expect that the present project will be done by mid-May. We’ll then be ready to move Fiona into the shop for her seasonal work.

  We plan to complete work on the punt (fit new metal runners, install the new oarlock, sand, prime, topcoat) during the first week of May. We’ll then be able to use it to put in the summer moorings so that Spirit and Mariner can be launched. And the rowing season can begin! We’re looking forward to seeing everyone!

Photos posted above

Wendy and Cyn