My View of Life on the Dock
Last night I was handing out Lobster dinners at Harbor Loop …this morning I will be handing out Italian Donuts, Italian Cookies and my Gifts of Gold….This is an opportunity for my Kickstarter backers to pick up their books, & for others who want to purchase books. Location, Cape Ann Giclee Maplewood Ave Gloucester Ma 9-11
All Set Up At Cape Ann Giclee- All This Awaits You At This week’s Mug Up!
50 Maplewoood Ave
Well the original idea hatched last year came to fruition under stewardship of Brett Ramsey, Mike Costello, Daisy Nell and the Rest of The Gloucester Schooner Festival Committee. 
We had to reload them three times with lobster as the line for lobsters at times stretched all the way from Maritime Gloucester to The Building Center.
I knew it could be big but never imagined in the first year out of the box just how big.
Next year Brett promises more cookers, more serving stations and even more fun (if that’s even possible).
Best part of it all and the reason for the idea in the first place was what made me most happy- It got the public down to Maritime Gloucester to check out one of Gloucester’s premier events- The Gloucester Schooner Festival!
Big time thanks to my Schooner Fest promoting partners in crime Al Bezanson and Tracy Arabian.
#Killed it!
More Schooner Fest Info here-
For More Info www.gloucesterschoonerfestival.net and to get tix www.maritimegloucester.org/visit/events.php
Sunday, September 1, 2013
8:30 am
Skippers Meeting
This meeting is required for all Schooners sailing in the Mayor’s Race. Meet at Solomon Jacobs Park, immediately adjacent to the U.S. Coast Guard Station on Harbor Loop.
10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Parade of Sail as Schooners proceed from Inner Harbor, past the Fishermen’s Memorial on Stacy Boulevard, to the race starting area off Eastern Point.
10:30 am
Parade of Sail Party at Beauport/Sleeper McCann House — EVENT IS SOLD OUT
11:00 am to 1:30 pm
Shuttle Bus to Eastern Point Light, from Eastern Point Gate (Eastern Point Boulevard at Farrington Avenue) to watch the start of the Mayor’s Race. Free of 
Charge, courtesy of Cape Ann Transportation Authority.
12:00 noon to 4:00 pm
U.S. Coast Guard Station Open House
Stop by the Station on Harbor Loop to learn all about the Coast Guard and its important role in Gloucester.
1:00 pm
Start of Mayor’s Race for the Esperanto Cup, Ned Cameron Trophy and Betty Ramsey Trophy off Eastern Point. Click here for information on reserving your space on one of the schooners during the Mayor’s Race.
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Reception and Awards Ceremony for contestants and invited guests.
Fred Bodin adds-
Lobster Delivery Completed!
Lobster Bake at Maritime Gloucester. At $12 for a lobster dinner, we cooked and served over 800 lobsters, all from Captain Joe and Sons. I collected a scary amount of money for them. You gotta’ give back to the community.
Len Burgess submits-
Sharon St Claire submits-
Joey,
What a fantastic Schooner Festival so far! We are up from Florida and saw so many GMG folks at the Lobster Bake! Not only did we see you, but Sista Felicia was serving lobsta plates, Fred Bodin was selling tickets, and photographer Len Burgess was sailing on the Roseway. Here is a photo of the photographer enjoying the sail (center). The Festival continues tomorrow!
Cheers, Sharon St Clair
Jane Gibbs catches Ed Eating (What a surprise)
Hi Joey,
Congrats on your sister’s cookbook – looks awesome! Will pick up one soon!!!
I have entered a contest for a national contest – Martha Stewart’s American Made 2013 – here is my link and my entry. Anyone can vote 6 times per day every day between now and Sep 13. We everyone on Cape Ann voting,…. I have a chance of winning and building my own studio outside of my home – getting out of the basement.
Here’s the link:
http://www.marthastewart.com/americanmade/nominee/82939
Here are photos….I can email you a pdf of all of this if you’d like..
Thank you so much for your help!!
Lisa Vincent
Rose Baker Center Announces SeniorNet Computer Classes
Classes Begin September 9
Once again this year, the Rose Baker Senior Center is pleased to offer SeniorNet computer classes. SeniorNet is a 26-year-old organization dedicated to teaching seniors to use computer technologies. Nationwide, SeniorNet has more than 60 Learning Centers and over 3000 dedicated volunteers. SeniorNet’s Gloucester Learning Center is located at The Rose Baker Senior Center.
SeniorNet’s classes are designed specifically for seniors, who may not be as “tech-savvy” the younger generation, yet don’t want to be left out of the digital age. The classes teach seniors to be comfortable with technology and personal communications tools such as email, smart phones, the internet, digital cameras, social media, and more. Classes have coaches who assist the instructor and provide personal attention to each senior student. Classes include a book for each student containing exercises and step-by-step instructions so students can continue learning at home.
The Center features a state-of-the-art computer lab. Each student has access to a dedicated computer, so learning is uninterrupted by having to share a computer. To further facilitate seniors’ learning experience, classes are conducted with the use of a projection screen so students can actually follow the instructor’s keystrokes. Classes fill up quickly, so interested seniors should call for details and to enroll.
SeniorNet’s fall 2013 classes at the Rose Baker Senior Center begin the week of September 9. Classes meet once a week for six to eight weeks, depending on the course. Tuition is $50 per course.
Here are the course offerings for this fall:
Ø Level 1 – Computer Fundamentals
Ø Level 2 – Introduction to Computers
Ø Digital Photography
Ø Introduction to the Internet and E-mail
Ø Facebook
Ø iPad
Ø Kindle
Word, Excel (spreadsheet), Genealogy, and Fun with Computers may also be offered if there is enough interest. We will also offer a suite of classes beginning in January and April 2014.
Come in to the Rose Baker Senior Center to sign up or call 978 281-9765 for more information.
Good Morning Gloucester 