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Saturday, August 30, 2025 • 12:00 Noon to 6:00pm
Open Library Hours Starting at noon on Saturdays, the NESFA Clubhouse and Library are open to all and for members* to borrow (or return) books, magazines, audio books, and DVDs. Drop by and browse through our 20,000+ item collection. Feel free to read one or just chat with others. Cataloging the NESFA Library is basically complete. But, we still need help with reorganizing the library including shifting the books into the new bookcases which were built. Some evaluation and cataloging of new donations may also take place. Generally a snack is provided. On some Saturday evenings we host a video night at the clubhouse. Please see separate entries. * Membership is $24 per year and open to all. At the clubhouse.
Open Library Hours Starting at noon on Saturdays, the NESFA Clubhouse and Library are open to all and for members* to borrow (or return) books, magazines, audio books, and DVDs. Drop by and browse through our 20,000+ item collection. Feel free to read one or just chat with others. Cataloging the NESFA Library is basically complete. But, we still need help with reorganizing the library including shifting the books into the new bookcases which were built. Some evaluation and cataloging of new donations may also take place. Generally a snack is provided. On some Saturday evenings we host a video night at the clubhouse. Please see separate entries. * Membership is $24 per year and open to all. At the clubhouse.
Saturday, August 30, 2025 • 6:00pm to 11:00
Media Night (possibly including the Hugo winner) SF/Fantasy media, Anime, and ... At the clubhouse.
Media Night (possibly including the Hugo winner) SF/Fantasy media, Anime, and ... At the clubhouse.
Sunday, August 31, 2025 • 3:00pm to 7:30pm
NESFA Picnic All fans are welcome! Join us for our Annual Cookout at The Shelter (a covered area with 6 grills & 8 tables) at Larz Anderson Park in Brookline! The Shelter is on the west side of the park and the best parking lot to use is the one at 358 Goddard Ave. Walk south from the parking lot past the restrooms toward the lake and you will find us.
NESFA will provide the basics: hamburgers, hot dogs, buns, condiments, and fire! Please bring something to share.
Note that dogs, hibachis, and alcohol are not allowed in this area or anywhere in the Park.
Link to Larz Anderson Park Website
NESFA Picnic All fans are welcome! Join us for our Annual Cookout at The Shelter (a covered area with 6 grills & 8 tables) at Larz Anderson Park in Brookline! The Shelter is on the west side of the park and the best parking lot to use is the one at 358 Goddard Ave. Walk south from the parking lot past the restrooms toward the lake and you will find us.
NESFA will provide the basics: hamburgers, hot dogs, buns, condiments, and fire! Please bring something to share.
Note that dogs, hibachis, and alcohol are not allowed in this area or anywhere in the Park.
Link to Larz Anderson Park Website
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 • 7:30pm to 10:30pm
Bluesy Tuesy Weekly blues dance. Lessons from 7:30 to 8:30, dance from 8:30 to 10:30. At the clubhouse.
Bluesy Tuesy Weekly blues dance. Lessons from 7:30 to 8:30, dance from 8:30 to 10:30. At the clubhouse.
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 • 12:00 Noon to whenever
Open Library/Clubhouse Hours On Wednesdays, the NESFA Clubhouse and Library are open from Noon to 9PM (or later; call first). The Library is open to all and for members* to borrow (or return) books, magazines, audio books, and DVDs. Drop by and browse through our 20,000+ item collection. Feel free to read one or just chat with others. Cataloging the NESFA Library is basically complete. But, we still need help with reorganizing the library including shifting the books into the new bookcases which were built. Some evaluation and cataloging of new donations may also take place. Generally a snack is provided. After 5 PM, more members start showing up to chat, work on NESFA Business, or, occasionally, play a pickup board game. * Membership is $24 per year and open to all. At the clubhouse.
Open Library/Clubhouse Hours On Wednesdays, the NESFA Clubhouse and Library are open from Noon to 9PM (or later; call first). The Library is open to all and for members* to borrow (or return) books, magazines, audio books, and DVDs. Drop by and browse through our 20,000+ item collection. Feel free to read one or just chat with others. Cataloging the NESFA Library is basically complete. But, we still need help with reorganizing the library including shifting the books into the new bookcases which were built. Some evaluation and cataloging of new donations may also take place. Generally a snack is provided. After 5 PM, more members start showing up to chat, work on NESFA Business, or, occasionally, play a pickup board game. * Membership is $24 per year and open to all. At the clubhouse.
Thursday, September 4, 2025 • 7:00pm to 9:00pm
GenderFree Scottish Country Dance This is a chance for people to learn and practice Scottish Country Dancing together using entirely gender-neutral language.
7:00 - Advanced dance for people who already know SCD
7:30 - Lesson and practice for ALL
8:00 - Social dance, cued to the floor level
9:00ish - We're done! Go home, or maybe we grab snacks somewhere down the road?
Cost is pay-what-you-can, $5 - $20 is the recommended donation. This week will be recorded music, but hopefully in the future we will be able to pay live musicians a fair wage to play for us! MCing and teaching will be provided by Kat Dutton! The floor is linoleum, so bring clothing and shoes that you are comfortable dancing in.
COVID PROTOCOLS: If wastewater data is showing levels above 500 copies/mL, we will be MASK REQUIRED for this dance. If so, please wear a well-fitting high-filtration mask over your nose and mouth. Masking is recommended in any case. Please check back closer to the event for final decision on this.
At the clubhouse.
GenderFree Scottish Country Dance This is a chance for people to learn and practice Scottish Country Dancing together using entirely gender-neutral language.
7:00 - Advanced dance for people who already know SCD
7:30 - Lesson and practice for ALL
8:00 - Social dance, cued to the floor level
9:00ish - We're done! Go home, or maybe we grab snacks somewhere down the road?
Cost is pay-what-you-can, $5 - $20 is the recommended donation. This week will be recorded music, but hopefully in the future we will be able to pay live musicians a fair wage to play for us! MCing and teaching will be provided by Kat Dutton! The floor is linoleum, so bring clothing and shoes that you are comfortable dancing in.
COVID PROTOCOLS: If wastewater data is showing levels above 500 copies/mL, we will be MASK REQUIRED for this dance. If so, please wear a well-fitting high-filtration mask over your nose and mouth. Masking is recommended in any case. Please check back closer to the event for final decision on this.
At the clubhouse.
Friday, September 5, 2025 • 7:00pm to 9:00pm
NESFA Reading Group Book: Eversion by Alastair Reynolds
NESFA Reading Group Book: Eversion by Alastair Reynolds
This meeting will be held online via Zoom.
Saturday, September 6, 2025 • 12:00 Noon to 6:00pm
Open Library Hours Starting at noon on Saturdays, the NESFA Clubhouse and Library are open to all and for members* to borrow (or return) books, magazines, audio books, and DVDs. Drop by and browse through our 20,000+ item collection. Feel free to read one or just chat with others. Cataloging the NESFA Library is basically complete. But, we still need help with reorganizing the library including shifting the books into the new bookcases which were built. Some evaluation and cataloging of new donations may also take place. Generally a snack is provided. On some Saturday evenings we host a video night at the clubhouse. Please see separate entries. * Membership is $24 per year and open to all. At the clubhouse.
Open Library Hours Starting at noon on Saturdays, the NESFA Clubhouse and Library are open to all and for members* to borrow (or return) books, magazines, audio books, and DVDs. Drop by and browse through our 20,000+ item collection. Feel free to read one or just chat with others. Cataloging the NESFA Library is basically complete. But, we still need help with reorganizing the library including shifting the books into the new bookcases which were built. Some evaluation and cataloging of new donations may also take place. Generally a snack is provided. On some Saturday evenings we host a video night at the clubhouse. Please see separate entries. * Membership is $24 per year and open to all. At the clubhouse.
Saturday, September 6, 2025 • 6:00pm to 11:00
Media Night SF/Fantasy media, Anime, and ... At the clubhouse.
Media Night SF/Fantasy media, Anime, and ... At the clubhouse.
Sunday, September 7, 2025 • 12:00 Noon to whenever
Boskone and NESFA Business Meetings The Boskone meeting will start at Noon. The NESFA business meeting will follow, no earlier than 2PM.
Boskone and NESFA Business Meetings The Boskone meeting will start at Noon. The NESFA business meeting will follow, no earlier than 2PM.
Tuesday, September 9, 2025 • 7:30pm to 10:30pm
Bluesy Tuesy Weekly blues dance. Lessons from 7:30 to 8:30, dance from 8:30 to 10:30. At the clubhouse.
Bluesy Tuesy Weekly blues dance. Lessons from 7:30 to 8:30, dance from 8:30 to 10:30. At the clubhouse.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 • 12:00 Noon to whenever
Open Library/Clubhouse Hours On Wednesdays, the NESFA Clubhouse and Library are open from Noon to 9PM (or later; call first). The Library is open to all and for members* to borrow (or return) books, magazines, audio books, and DVDs. Drop by and browse through our 20,000+ item collection. Feel free to read one or just chat with others. Cataloging the NESFA Library is basically complete. But, we still need help with reorganizing the library including shifting the books into the new bookcases which were built. Some evaluation and cataloging of new donations may also take place. Generally a snack is provided. After 5 PM, more members start showing up to chat, work on NESFA Business, or, occasionally, play a pickup board game. * Membership is $24 per year and open to all. At the clubhouse.
Open Library/Clubhouse Hours On Wednesdays, the NESFA Clubhouse and Library are open from Noon to 9PM (or later; call first). The Library is open to all and for members* to borrow (or return) books, magazines, audio books, and DVDs. Drop by and browse through our 20,000+ item collection. Feel free to read one or just chat with others. Cataloging the NESFA Library is basically complete. But, we still need help with reorganizing the library including shifting the books into the new bookcases which were built. Some evaluation and cataloging of new donations may also take place. Generally a snack is provided. After 5 PM, more members start showing up to chat, work on NESFA Business, or, occasionally, play a pickup board game. * Membership is $24 per year and open to all. At the clubhouse.
Friday, September 12 - Sunday, September 14, 2025
Albacon 2025 in Clifton Park, NY
Albacon 2025 in Clifton Park, NY
Saturday, September 13, 2025 • 12:00 Noon to 6:00pm
Open Library Hours Starting at noon on Saturdays, the NESFA Clubhouse and Library are open to all and for members* to borrow (or return) books, magazines, audio books, and DVDs. Drop by and browse through our 20,000+ item collection. Feel free to read one or just chat with others. Cataloging the NESFA Library is basically complete. But, we still need help with reorganizing the library including shifting the books into the new bookcases which were built. Some evaluation and cataloging of new donations may also take place. Generally a snack is provided. On some Saturday evenings we host a video night at the clubhouse. Please see separate entries. * Membership is $24 per year and open to all. At the clubhouse.
Open Library Hours Starting at noon on Saturdays, the NESFA Clubhouse and Library are open to all and for members* to borrow (or return) books, magazines, audio books, and DVDs. Drop by and browse through our 20,000+ item collection. Feel free to read one or just chat with others. Cataloging the NESFA Library is basically complete. But, we still need help with reorganizing the library including shifting the books into the new bookcases which were built. Some evaluation and cataloging of new donations may also take place. Generally a snack is provided. On some Saturday evenings we host a video night at the clubhouse. Please see separate entries. * Membership is $24 per year and open to all. At the clubhouse.
Saturday, September 13, 2025 • 7:00pm to whenever
Doctor Who Meet up & Social Join us in viewing classic and new Who, and socializing with fellow fans. (masks optional) At the clubhouse.
Doctor Who Meet up & Social Join us in viewing classic and new Who, and socializing with fellow fans. (masks optional) At the clubhouse.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 • 7:00pm to 9:00pm
The Somerville Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club Book: The Difference Engine by William Gibson & Bruce Sterling
The Somerville Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club Book: The Difference Engine by William Gibson & Bruce Sterling
This meeting will be held online.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 • 7:30pm to 10:30pm
Bluesy Tuesy Weekly blues dance. Lessons from 7:30 to 8:30, dance from 8:30 to 10:30. At the clubhouse.
Bluesy Tuesy Weekly blues dance. Lessons from 7:30 to 8:30, dance from 8:30 to 10:30. At the clubhouse.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025 • 12:00 Noon to whenever
Open Library/Clubhouse Hours On Wednesdays, the NESFA Clubhouse and Library are open from Noon to 9PM (or later; call first). The Library is open to all and for members* to borrow (or return) books, magazines, audio books, and DVDs. Drop by and browse through our 20,000+ item collection. Feel free to read one or just chat with others. Cataloging the NESFA Library is basically complete. But, we still need help with reorganizing the library including shifting the books into the new bookcases which were built. Some evaluation and cataloging of new donations may also take place. Generally a snack is provided. After 5 PM, more members start showing up to chat, work on NESFA Business, or, occasionally, play a pickup board game. * Membership is $24 per year and open to all. At the clubhouse.
Open Library/Clubhouse Hours On Wednesdays, the NESFA Clubhouse and Library are open from Noon to 9PM (or later; call first). The Library is open to all and for members* to borrow (or return) books, magazines, audio books, and DVDs. Drop by and browse through our 20,000+ item collection. Feel free to read one or just chat with others. Cataloging the NESFA Library is basically complete. But, we still need help with reorganizing the library including shifting the books into the new bookcases which were built. Some evaluation and cataloging of new donations may also take place. Generally a snack is provided. After 5 PM, more members start showing up to chat, work on NESFA Business, or, occasionally, play a pickup board game. * Membership is $24 per year and open to all. At the clubhouse.
Thursday, September 18, 2025 • 7:00pm to 9:00pm
GenderFree Scottish Country Dance This is a chance for people to learn and practice Scottish Country Dancing together using entirely gender-neutral language.
7:00 - Advanced dance for people who already know SCD
7:30 - Lesson and practice for ALL
8:00 - Social dance, cued to the floor level
9:00ish - We're done! Go home, or maybe we grab snacks somewhere down the road?
Cost is pay-what-you-can, $5 - $20 is the recommended donation. This week will be recorded music, but hopefully in the future we will be able to pay live musicians a fair wage to play for us! MCing and teaching will be provided by Kat Dutton! The floor is linoleum, so bring clothing and shoes that you are comfortable dancing in.
COVID PROTOCOLS: If wastewater data is showing levels above 500 copies/mL, we will be MASK REQUIRED for this dance. If so, please wear a well-fitting high-filtration mask over your nose and mouth. Masking is recommended in any case. Please check back closer to the event for final decision on this.
At the clubhouse.
GenderFree Scottish Country Dance This is a chance for people to learn and practice Scottish Country Dancing together using entirely gender-neutral language.
7:00 - Advanced dance for people who already know SCD
7:30 - Lesson and practice for ALL
8:00 - Social dance, cued to the floor level
9:00ish - We're done! Go home, or maybe we grab snacks somewhere down the road?
Cost is pay-what-you-can, $5 - $20 is the recommended donation. This week will be recorded music, but hopefully in the future we will be able to pay live musicians a fair wage to play for us! MCing and teaching will be provided by Kat Dutton! The floor is linoleum, so bring clothing and shoes that you are comfortable dancing in.
COVID PROTOCOLS: If wastewater data is showing levels above 500 copies/mL, we will be MASK REQUIRED for this dance. If so, please wear a well-fitting high-filtration mask over your nose and mouth. Masking is recommended in any case. Please check back closer to the event for final decision on this.
At the clubhouse.
Friday, September 19 - Sunday, September 21, 2025
Capclave in Rockville, MD.
Capclave in Rockville, MD.
Saturday, September 20, 2025 • 12:00 Noon to 6:00pm
Open Library Hours Starting at noon on Saturdays, the NESFA Clubhouse and Library are open to all and for members* to borrow (or return) books, magazines, audio books, and DVDs. Drop by and browse through our 20,000+ item collection. Feel free to read one or just chat with others. Cataloging the NESFA Library is basically complete. But, we still need help with reorganizing the library including shifting the books into the new bookcases which were built. Some evaluation and cataloging of new donations may also take place. Generally a snack is provided. On some Saturday evenings we host a video night at the clubhouse. Please see separate entries. * Membership is $24 per year and open to all. At the clubhouse.
Open Library Hours Starting at noon on Saturdays, the NESFA Clubhouse and Library are open to all and for members* to borrow (or return) books, magazines, audio books, and DVDs. Drop by and browse through our 20,000+ item collection. Feel free to read one or just chat with others. Cataloging the NESFA Library is basically complete. But, we still need help with reorganizing the library including shifting the books into the new bookcases which were built. Some evaluation and cataloging of new donations may also take place. Generally a snack is provided. On some Saturday evenings we host a video night at the clubhouse. Please see separate entries. * Membership is $24 per year and open to all. At the clubhouse.
Saturday, September 20, 2025 • 6:00pm to 11:00
Media Night SF/Fantasy media, Anime, and ... At the clubhouse.
Media Night SF/Fantasy media, Anime, and ... At the clubhouse.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 • 7:30pm to 10:30pm
Bluesy Tuesy Weekly blues dance. Lessons from 7:30 to 8:30, dance from 8:30 to 10:30. At the clubhouse.
Bluesy Tuesy Weekly blues dance. Lessons from 7:30 to 8:30, dance from 8:30 to 10:30. At the clubhouse.
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 • 12:00 Noon to whenever
Open Library/Clubhouse Hours On Wednesdays, the NESFA Clubhouse and Library are open from Noon to 9PM (or later; call first). The Library is open to all and for members* to borrow (or return) books, magazines, audio books, and DVDs. Drop by and browse through our 20,000+ item collection. Feel free to read one or just chat with others. Cataloging the NESFA Library is basically complete. But, we still need help with reorganizing the library including shifting the books into the new bookcases which were built. Some evaluation and cataloging of new donations may also take place. Generally a snack is provided. After 5 PM, more members start showing up to chat, work on NESFA Business, or, occasionally, play a pickup board game. * Membership is $24 per year and open to all. At the clubhouse.
Open Library/Clubhouse Hours On Wednesdays, the NESFA Clubhouse and Library are open from Noon to 9PM (or later; call first). The Library is open to all and for members* to borrow (or return) books, magazines, audio books, and DVDs. Drop by and browse through our 20,000+ item collection. Feel free to read one or just chat with others. Cataloging the NESFA Library is basically complete. But, we still need help with reorganizing the library including shifting the books into the new bookcases which were built. Some evaluation and cataloging of new donations may also take place. Generally a snack is provided. After 5 PM, more members start showing up to chat, work on NESFA Business, or, occasionally, play a pickup board game. * Membership is $24 per year and open to all. At the clubhouse.
Saturday, September 27, 2025 • 12:00 Noon to 6:00pm
Open Library Hours Starting at noon on Saturdays, the NESFA Clubhouse and Library are open to all and for members* to borrow (or return) books, magazines, audio books, and DVDs. Drop by and browse through our 20,000+ item collection. Feel free to read one or just chat with others. Cataloging the NESFA Library is basically complete. But, we still need help with reorganizing the library including shifting the books into the new bookcases which were built. Some evaluation and cataloging of new donations may also take place. Generally a snack is provided. On some Saturday evenings we host a video night at the clubhouse. Please see separate entries. * Membership is $24 per year and open to all. At the clubhouse.
Open Library Hours Starting at noon on Saturdays, the NESFA Clubhouse and Library are open to all and for members* to borrow (or return) books, magazines, audio books, and DVDs. Drop by and browse through our 20,000+ item collection. Feel free to read one or just chat with others. Cataloging the NESFA Library is basically complete. But, we still need help with reorganizing the library including shifting the books into the new bookcases which were built. Some evaluation and cataloging of new donations may also take place. Generally a snack is provided. On some Saturday evenings we host a video night at the clubhouse. Please see separate entries. * Membership is $24 per year and open to all. At the clubhouse.
Saturday, September 27, 2025 • 6:00pm to whenever
Anime and Animation Social Anime social and viewing. Social discussion begins at 6, screening starts at 7. At the clubhouse.
Anime and Animation Social Anime social and viewing. Social discussion begins at 6, screening starts at 7. At the clubhouse.
Sunday, September 28, 2025 • 2:00pm to 6:00pm
Other Meeting @ George Phillies's house in Worcester. No small children please as the house is not childproof. More details will be in the September Instant Message Newsletter or please contact info [at] nesfa.org for details including address.
Other Meeting @ George Phillies's house in Worcester. No small children please as the house is not childproof. More details will be in the September Instant Message Newsletter or please contact info [at] nesfa.org for details including address.
Tuesday, September 30, 2025 • 7:30pm to 10:30pm
Bluesy Tuesy Weekly blues dance. Lessons from 7:30 to 8:30, dance from 8:30 to 10:30. At the clubhouse.
Bluesy Tuesy Weekly blues dance. Lessons from 7:30 to 8:30, dance from 8:30 to 10:30. At the clubhouse.
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 • 12:00 Noon to whenever
Open Library/Clubhouse Hours On Wednesdays, the NESFA Clubhouse and Library are open from Noon to 9PM (or later; call first). The Library is open to all and for members* to borrow (or return) books, magazines, audio books, and DVDs. Drop by and browse through our 20,000+ item collection. Feel free to read one or just chat with others. Cataloging the NESFA Library is basically complete. But, we still need help with reorganizing the library including shifting the books into the new bookcases which were built. Some evaluation and cataloging of new donations may also take place. Generally a snack is provided. After 5 PM, more members start showing up to chat, work on NESFA Business, or, occasionally, play a pickup board game. * Membership is $24 per year and open to all. At the clubhouse.
Open Library/Clubhouse Hours On Wednesdays, the NESFA Clubhouse and Library are open from Noon to 9PM (or later; call first). The Library is open to all and for members* to borrow (or return) books, magazines, audio books, and DVDs. Drop by and browse through our 20,000+ item collection. Feel free to read one or just chat with others. Cataloging the NESFA Library is basically complete. But, we still need help with reorganizing the library including shifting the books into the new bookcases which were built. Some evaluation and cataloging of new donations may also take place. Generally a snack is provided. After 5 PM, more members start showing up to chat, work on NESFA Business, or, occasionally, play a pickup board game. * Membership is $24 per year and open to all. At the clubhouse.
Thursday, October 2, 2025 • 7:00pm to 9:00pm
GenderFree Scottish Country Dance This is a chance for people to learn and practice Scottish Country Dancing together using entirely gender-neutral language.
7:00 - Advanced dance for people who already know SCD
7:30 - Lesson and practice for ALL
8:00 - Social dance, cued to the floor level
9:00ish - We're done! Go home, or maybe we grab snacks somewhere down the road?
Cost is pay-what-you-can, $5 - $20 is the recommended donation. This week will be recorded music, but hopefully in the future we will be able to pay live musicians a fair wage to play for us! MCing and teaching will be provided by Kat Dutton! The floor is linoleum, so bring clothing and shoes that you are comfortable dancing in.
COVID PROTOCOLS: If wastewater data is showing levels above 500 copies/mL, we will be MASK REQUIRED for this dance. If so, please wear a well-fitting high-filtration mask over your nose and mouth. Masking is recommended in any case. Please check back closer to the event for final decision on this.
At the clubhouse.
GenderFree Scottish Country Dance This is a chance for people to learn and practice Scottish Country Dancing together using entirely gender-neutral language.
7:00 - Advanced dance for people who already know SCD
7:30 - Lesson and practice for ALL
8:00 - Social dance, cued to the floor level
9:00ish - We're done! Go home, or maybe we grab snacks somewhere down the road?
Cost is pay-what-you-can, $5 - $20 is the recommended donation. This week will be recorded music, but hopefully in the future we will be able to pay live musicians a fair wage to play for us! MCing and teaching will be provided by Kat Dutton! The floor is linoleum, so bring clothing and shoes that you are comfortable dancing in.
COVID PROTOCOLS: If wastewater data is showing levels above 500 copies/mL, we will be MASK REQUIRED for this dance. If so, please wear a well-fitting high-filtration mask over your nose and mouth. Masking is recommended in any case. Please check back closer to the event for final decision on this.
At the clubhouse.
Friday, October 3, 2025 • 7:00pm to 9:00pm
NESFA Reading Group Book: Early Riser by Jasper Fforde
NESFA Reading Group Book: Early Riser by Jasper Fforde
This meeting will be held online via Zoom.
Friday, October 3 - Sunday, October 5, 2025
2025 MCFI Relaxacon on Cape Cod
Corsair and Cross Rip Oceanfront Resort - Cape Cod
Address: 41 Chase Ave, Dennis Port, MA 02639
Phone: (508) 398-2279
If you haven’t already made a reservation, please call NOW from 9 AM to 9 PM daily. Phone: (508) 398-2279. You need to call to get the rate; there is no code to get this rate online.
Rates are $175/$195/$215 for normal / partial ocean view / ocean view plus $20 per person for more than 2 people per room. You should mention the MCFI / Rick Kovalcik group to get those rates.
We are planning communal breakfasts and lunches on Saturday and Sunday as well as snacks and soft drinks. The plan would be to go out for dinner or to do take-out on Friday and Saturday (and maybe Sunday). We expect there will also be some BYOB which in the past has generally been shared. Please let us know if there are allergy or dietary concerns.
The registration fee of $30 payable to MCFI (by paypal to paypal@mcfi.org or by check to MCFI, PO Box 1010, Framingham, MA 01701) covers the breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and soft drinks. (The fee for those between 6 and 12 would be $15 and 5 and under would be free.) (The fees for Saturday only would be $20 adult and $10 for 6-12; 5 and under would be free.)
You can also pay your registration onsite if necessary.
The communal function space will be the oceanfront hospitality house pictured between the two main buildings on their website (https://www.corsaircrossrip.com/). This hospitality house has an open floorplan with a full kitchen on the first floor and three bedrooms on the second floor which are used for breakout rooms / gaming, but there is no sleeping in the hospitality house. There is talk of some tech gear training / experimentation happening this year. (Note: The hospitality house is not handicapped accessible in that there are a handful of stairs up to the first floor and a flight of stairs up to the second floor.)
Vaccination is not required. Masks are optional but request that people be respectful. Eating and drinking outside on the deck is encouraged. Weather permitting we will keep windows open to improve airflow.
Temperatures are predicted to be unpredictable (last year was in the 60s), so dress appropriately. Bring layers.
This event is under the MCFI Code of Conduct (http://www.mcfi.org/codeofconduct.pdf). If you have any Code of Conduct issues, please contact one of the MCFI Officers present (Rick Kovalcik rick.kovalcik@gmail.com 508-259-6819 and Sharon Sbarsky sbarsky@gmail.com 781-929-6913) or send an email to mcfi-officers@mcfi.org. We have a relaxacon-discuss mailing list for further discussions. To subscribe please use this link http://lists.mcfi.org/listinfo.cgi/relaxacon-discuss-list-mcfi.org.
Also, if you have any questions please email mcfi-officers@mcfi.org.
2025 MCFI Relaxacon on Cape Cod
Corsair and Cross Rip Oceanfront Resort - Cape Cod
Address: 41 Chase Ave, Dennis Port, MA 02639
Phone: (508) 398-2279
If you haven’t already made a reservation, please call NOW from 9 AM to 9 PM daily. Phone: (508) 398-2279. You need to call to get the rate; there is no code to get this rate online.
Rates are $175/$195/$215 for normal / partial ocean view / ocean view plus $20 per person for more than 2 people per room. You should mention the MCFI / Rick Kovalcik group to get those rates.
We are planning communal breakfasts and lunches on Saturday and Sunday as well as snacks and soft drinks. The plan would be to go out for dinner or to do take-out on Friday and Saturday (and maybe Sunday). We expect there will also be some BYOB which in the past has generally been shared. Please let us know if there are allergy or dietary concerns.
The registration fee of $30 payable to MCFI (by paypal to paypal@mcfi.org or by check to MCFI, PO Box 1010, Framingham, MA 01701) covers the breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and soft drinks. (The fee for those between 6 and 12 would be $15 and 5 and under would be free.) (The fees for Saturday only would be $20 adult and $10 for 6-12; 5 and under would be free.)
You can also pay your registration onsite if necessary.
The communal function space will be the oceanfront hospitality house pictured between the two main buildings on their website (https://www.corsaircrossrip.com/). This hospitality house has an open floorplan with a full kitchen on the first floor and three bedrooms on the second floor which are used for breakout rooms / gaming, but there is no sleeping in the hospitality house. There is talk of some tech gear training / experimentation happening this year. (Note: The hospitality house is not handicapped accessible in that there are a handful of stairs up to the first floor and a flight of stairs up to the second floor.)
Vaccination is not required. Masks are optional but request that people be respectful. Eating and drinking outside on the deck is encouraged. Weather permitting we will keep windows open to improve airflow.
Temperatures are predicted to be unpredictable (last year was in the 60s), so dress appropriately. Bring layers.
This event is under the MCFI Code of Conduct (http://www.mcfi.org/codeofconduct.pdf). If you have any Code of Conduct issues, please contact one of the MCFI Officers present (Rick Kovalcik rick.kovalcik@gmail.com 508-259-6819 and Sharon Sbarsky sbarsky@gmail.com 781-929-6913) or send an email to mcfi-officers@mcfi.org. We have a relaxacon-discuss mailing list for further discussions. To subscribe please use this link http://lists.mcfi.org/listinfo.cgi/relaxacon-discuss-list-mcfi.org.
Also, if you have any questions please email mcfi-officers@mcfi.org.
Saturday, October 4, 2025 • 12:00 Noon to 6:00pm
Open Library Hours Starting at noon on Saturdays, the NESFA Clubhouse and Library are open to all and for members* to borrow (or return) books, magazines, audio books, and DVDs. Drop by and browse through our 20,000+ item collection. Feel free to read one or just chat with others. Cataloging the NESFA Library is basically complete. But, we still need help with reorganizing the library including shifting the books into the new bookcases which were built. Some evaluation and cataloging of new donations may also take place. Generally a snack is provided. On some Saturday evenings we host a video night at the clubhouse. Please see separate entries. * Membership is $24 per year and open to all. At the clubhouse.
Open Library Hours Starting at noon on Saturdays, the NESFA Clubhouse and Library are open to all and for members* to borrow (or return) books, magazines, audio books, and DVDs. Drop by and browse through our 20,000+ item collection. Feel free to read one or just chat with others. Cataloging the NESFA Library is basically complete. But, we still need help with reorganizing the library including shifting the books into the new bookcases which were built. Some evaluation and cataloging of new donations may also take place. Generally a snack is provided. On some Saturday evenings we host a video night at the clubhouse. Please see separate entries. * Membership is $24 per year and open to all. At the clubhouse.
Sunday, October 5, 2025 • 11:00am to 2:00pm
Tufts Community Day 2025 Tufts Community Day is an annual Tufts tradition, celebrating arts, innovation and community. Visit the URL for more details. Email contact: CommunityDay@tufts.edu
Tufts Community Day 2025 Tufts Community Day is an annual Tufts tradition, celebrating arts, innovation and community. Visit the URL for more details. Email contact: CommunityDay@tufts.edu
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 • 7:30pm to 10:30pm
Bluesy Tuesy Weekly blues dance. Lessons from 7:30 to 8:30, dance from 8:30 to 10:30. At the clubhouse.
Bluesy Tuesy Weekly blues dance. Lessons from 7:30 to 8:30, dance from 8:30 to 10:30. At the clubhouse.
Sunday, October 12, 2025 • 12:00 Noon to whenever
Boskone and NESFA Business Meetings The Boskone meeting will start at Noon. The NESFA business meeting will follow, no earlier than 2PM.
Boskone and NESFA Business Meetings The Boskone meeting will start at Noon. The NESFA business meeting will follow, no earlier than 2PM.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 • 7:30pm to 10:30pm
Bluesy Tuesy Weekly blues dance. Lessons from 7:30 to 8:30, dance from 8:30 to 10:30. At the clubhouse.
Bluesy Tuesy Weekly blues dance. Lessons from 7:30 to 8:30, dance from 8:30 to 10:30. At the clubhouse.
Thursday, October 16, 2025 • 7:00pm to 9:00pm
GenderFree Scottish Country Dance This is a chance for people to learn and practice Scottish Country Dancing together using entirely gender-neutral language.
7:00 - Advanced dance for people who already know SCD
7:30 - Lesson and practice for ALL
8:00 - Social dance, cued to the floor level
9:00ish - We're done! Go home, or maybe we grab snacks somewhere down the road?
Cost is pay-what-you-can, $5 - $20 is the recommended donation. This week will be recorded music, but hopefully in the future we will be able to pay live musicians a fair wage to play for us! MCing and teaching will be provided by Kat Dutton! The floor is linoleum, so bring clothing and shoes that you are comfortable dancing in.
COVID PROTOCOLS: If wastewater data is showing levels above 500 copies/mL, we will be MASK REQUIRED for this dance. If so, please wear a well-fitting high-filtration mask over your nose and mouth. Masking is recommended in any case. Please check back closer to the event for final decision on this.
At the clubhouse.
GenderFree Scottish Country Dance This is a chance for people to learn and practice Scottish Country Dancing together using entirely gender-neutral language.
7:00 - Advanced dance for people who already know SCD
7:30 - Lesson and practice for ALL
8:00 - Social dance, cued to the floor level
9:00ish - We're done! Go home, or maybe we grab snacks somewhere down the road?
Cost is pay-what-you-can, $5 - $20 is the recommended donation. This week will be recorded music, but hopefully in the future we will be able to pay live musicians a fair wage to play for us! MCing and teaching will be provided by Kat Dutton! The floor is linoleum, so bring clothing and shoes that you are comfortable dancing in.
COVID PROTOCOLS: If wastewater data is showing levels above 500 copies/mL, we will be MASK REQUIRED for this dance. If so, please wear a well-fitting high-filtration mask over your nose and mouth. Masking is recommended in any case. Please check back closer to the event for final decision on this.
At the clubhouse.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 • 7:00pm to 9:00pm
The Somerville Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club Book: Babel by R. F. Kuang
The Somerville Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club Book: Babel by R. F. Kuang
This meeting will be held online.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 • 7:30pm to 10:30pm
Bluesy Tuesy Weekly blues dance. Lessons from 7:30 to 8:30, dance from 8:30 to 10:30. At the clubhouse.
Bluesy Tuesy Weekly blues dance. Lessons from 7:30 to 8:30, dance from 8:30 to 10:30. At the clubhouse.
Saturday, October 25, 2025 • 10:00am to 6:00pm
Boston Book Festival / Copley Square NESFA Press will be participating this year.
Boston Book Festival / Copley Square NESFA Press will be participating this year.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 • 7:30pm to 10:30pm
Bluesy Tuesy Weekly blues dance. Lessons from 7:30 to 8:30, dance from 8:30 to 10:30. At the clubhouse.
Bluesy Tuesy Weekly blues dance. Lessons from 7:30 to 8:30, dance from 8:30 to 10:30. At the clubhouse.
Saturday, November 1, 2025 • 1:00pm to 6:00pm
Halloween Party The NESFA Halloween Party. Costumes welcome. At the clubhouse.
Halloween Party The NESFA Halloween Party. Costumes welcome. At the clubhouse.
Friday, November 7, 2025 • 7:00pm to 9:00pm
NESFA Reading Group Book: Fledgline by Octavia Butler
NESFA Reading Group Book: Fledgline by Octavia Butler
This meeting will be held online.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 • 7:00pm to 9:00pm
The Somerville Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club Book: Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut
The Somerville Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club Book: Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut
This meeting will be held online.
Friday, November 21 - Sunday, November 23, 2025
Philcon 2025 in Cherry Hill, NJ
Philcon 2025 in Cherry Hill, NJ
Friday, December 5, 2025 • 7:00pm to 9:00pm
NESFA Reading Group Book: The Mechanical by Ian Tregillis
NESFA Reading Group Book: The Mechanical by Ian Tregillis
This meeting will be held online.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 • 7:00pm to 9:00pm
The Somerville Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club Book: Nettle & Bone T. Kingfisher
The Somerville Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club Book: Nettle & Bone T. Kingfisher
This meeting will be held online.
Friday, February 13 - Sunday, February 15, 2026
Boskone 63 Westin Boston Seaport District
Guest of Honor: Greg Cox
Official Artist: Charles Urbach
Special Guest: Stefan Rudnicki
Hal Clement Science Speaker: Diego Patrimonio
Master of Ceremonies: Keith R.A. DeCandido
Boskone 63 Westin Boston Seaport District
Guest of Honor: Greg Cox
Official Artist: Charles Urbach
Special Guest: Stefan Rudnicki
Hal Clement Science Speaker: Diego Patrimonio
Master of Ceremonies: Keith R.A. DeCandido
NESFA events are highlighted like this. Non-NESFA events at the clubhouse are highlighted like this. Extraordinary and exceptional events, dates, and reminders are highlighted like this.
Please report any errors and any relevant events which are not listed but are in or near New England or otherwise of interest to NESFA members to calendar@nesfa.org.
Note that, as of this time, most events at the NESFA Clubhouse are "mask optional". Some events, especially some Game Days and Dr. Who events, are "mask required". Any "mask required" events will say so in their listing.
Game and Video days, as well as Wednesday evenings at the Clubhouse, have resumed being in-person. For now, NESFA and Boskone Business Meetings will remain via Zoom.
In addition to the activities listed here, some NESFA members gather at the clubhouse almost every Wednesday evening to work, socialize, and play games).
The building is almost always open between 6 pm and 9 pm on Wednesday evenings and often later. When the weather is inclement, please call 617-625-2311 to make sure that there are people at the clubhouse before showing up.
The clubhouse is cleaned by professional cleaners every other week.
The upcoming 2025 dates are Tuesdays June 3, June 17, July 1, July 15, July 29, August 12, August 26, September 9, September 23, and every two weeks thereafter.
Please schedule your activities so as not to interfere with their work; avoid the clubhouse on Tuesdays if at all possible.
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