Spring classes start March 23 at Oddfellows Playhouse in Middletown!

An 8 week Spring session of classes in theater, circus and dance starts March 23 at Oddfellows Playhouse in Middletown. Classes are available for ages 15 months to age 20 and registration is now open at www.oddfellows.org. Circophony Teen Circus, open to ages 12 - 20, o......More

An 8 week Spring session of classes in theater, circus and dance starts March 23 at Oddfellows Playhouse in Middletown. Classes are available for ages 15 months to age 20 and registration is now open at www.oddfellows.org. Circophony Teen Circus, open to ages 12 - 20, offers “Spring Circus Training” on Tuesday evenings, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, March 26 - May 21. This is a chance for teens to work on acrobatics, flexibility, juggling, balancing, unicycling and other circus skills in a supportive, non-competitive environment. Prior circus experience is not required. After-School classes for ages 6 - 14 begin March 25 and will run for eight weeks this spring, culminating in a “Share Week” May 20 - 23. (No classes the week of April 8 due to school vacation). Stage One classes for ages 6 - 8 include Complete Actor I, Circus I, Movement for Actors, Theater is Make Believe and Musical Mentoring (up to age 12). All Stage One classes run 4:50 to 5:50pm Stage Two classes for ages 9 - 11 include Complete Actor II, Circus II, Broadway Bound, Myths and Legends, Hip Hop Dance (open to ages 9 - 14), and Musical Mentoring (up to age 12). All Stage Two classes run 4:50 to 5:50pm Stage Three classes for ages 12 - 14 include Advanced Scene Study, Intro to Shakespeare (both run 4:30 to 6:00pm) and Hip Hop Dance (for ages 9 - 14, 4:50 to 5:50pm). Students may complement their class experience with Oddbridge, an extended day program. Oddbridge provides snacks and supervised arts activities, games and social time before classes begin. Oddbridge extends throughout the school year, providing special programs and field trips on early dismissal days or days when regular Oddfellows’ classes are not in session. Oddbridge also provides transport from school to the Playhouse for all Middletown Public Schools students. Saturday Classes with Meg Berritta begin on March 23 and serve ages 15 months through twelve. Classes include Acrobabies (ages 15 months - 3 years with caregiver; 9:15 - 9:55 am); Circrobatics (ages 3 - 5, 10 - 10:45 am); Faerie Tale Theater (ages 3 - 6, 10:55 - 11:40 am); Circrobalance (ages 5 - 7, 11:45 am - 12:30 pm); Juggle, Spin, & Flow (7 - 12, 12:30 - 1:30 pm). Weekly classes continue through a Share Day on May 25 (10 weeks total). Tuition for most classes is $160 for the session, and each class culminates in a “Share” for parents and friends at the final class. Financial Aid is available for all programs. It is Oddfellows policy not to turn anyone away for lack of funds. Oddfellows Playhouse is located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown. For more info, and to register, go to www.oddfellows.org, email [email protected], or call (860) 347-6143. Oddfellows Playhouse is a non-profit youth theater, founded in 1975, with a commitment to artistic excellence, inclusivity and social justice. Everyone is welcome here.

128 Washington Street

Teen Repertory Company Presents: As You Like It

Oddfellows Playhouse Teen Repertory Company presents Shakespeare?s As You Like It May 16 - 25. All performances will be held at Oddfellows Playhouse, 128 Washington Street, Middletown. As You Like It, written in 1599, is one of Shakespeare?s most popular and accessib......More

Oddfellows Playhouse Teen Repertory Company presents Shakespeare?s As You Like It May 16 - 25. All performances will be held at Oddfellows Playhouse, 128 Washington Street, Middletown. As You Like It, written in 1599, is one of Shakespeare?s most popular and accessible comedies. The play mostly takes place in the mythical Forest of Arden, and director Dic Wheeler has placed the production in a world which he refers to as ?Clown Contemporary?. The fast-paced production features politics, love, exile, cross-dressing, great music, misplaced passion, wrestling, and includes some of Shakespeare?s most famous speeches ( including ?All the world?s a stage??) and, in the protagonist Rosalind, the largest role that he wrote for a female character. The play, which features a cast of 19 performers ages 14 - 20, is directed by Oddfellows Artistic Director Dic Wheeler, with original choreography by Marcella Trowbridge. Costume Design is by Christian Milik, Scenic Design by Tina Hurlbert, Sound and Music by Joseph Getter, Lighting Design by Aaron Wescott, and Properties Design by Pam Lang, Tickets are $18 for adults and $10 for kids and students. ?Big Heart? tickets are available for $25 for anyone who really loves and values theater and its impact on the lives of young people. Thursday, May 16 is a ?Pay-What-You-Can? Preview Tickets may be purchased at CLICK HERE  For more information, call (860) 347-6143, email [email protected], or go to www.oddfellows.org.

Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theatre 128 Washington Street Middletown, CT

Board Game Night

Back Again Board Game Cafe 484 Main St UNIT 11, Middletown, CT 06457

Central Regional Tourism District Brochure Swap

Join the Central Regional Tourism District for a Brochure Swap to exchange ideas and promotional materials in preparation for the tens of thousands of visitors expected in Connecticut! If you represent a CT attraction, hotels, restaurants, etc, come on down to share you......More

Join the Central Regional Tourism District for a Brochure Swap to exchange ideas and promotional materials in preparation for the tens of thousands of visitors expected in Connecticut! If you represent a CT attraction, hotels, restaurants, etc, come on down to share your brochures and network!

Courtyard by Marriott 4 Sebethe Drive Cromwell, CT

Gilead Mental Health Resource Center Family Support Group

Gilead’s Mental Health Resource Center is excited to launch a free open Family Support Group for those who have a loved one living with a mental health diagnosis. Watching a loved one struggle with a mental illness can be difficult. Participants will learn coping to......More

Gilead’s Mental Health Resource Center is excited to launch a free open Family Support Group for those who have a loved one living with a mental health diagnosis. Watching a loved one struggle with a mental illness can be difficult. Participants will learn coping tools, importance of self-care, peer-to-peer discussion, listen to guest speakers and learn about helpful community supports and resources.  

175 East Main St., Middletown, with the option of attending virtually. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, please call 860-530-4357 or email [email protected].

HR Council Steering Committee

The Human Resource Council provides an opportunity for HR Professionals to discuss employment related topics, exchange ideas with their peers and receive professional development and training.    The council is in charge of creating engaging events, informational work......More

The Human Resource Council provides an opportunity for HR Professionals to discuss employment related topics, exchange ideas with their peers and receive professional development and training.    The council is in charge of creating engaging events, informational workshops and addressing recent legislative changes/requirements. Some of the topics for discussion include recruiting, termination policies and employee incentive and retention programs.   This committee is a closed committee. If you would like more information on how you can get involved please contact Sara Mendillo at [email protected]

Meeting held via Zoom

Coffee with Class: Identity Theft Protection for Retirees

Sadly, many older adults are victims of identity theft. Join us to get pointers on how to recognize and guard against identity theft, reduce the risk of elder financial abuse, plan for the future management of your money, and prepare for disasters.

Chelsea Groton Bank Norwich Westside Branch 444 West Main Street Norwich, CT

Middlesex County Revitalization Commission (MCRC)

Created by a special act of the CT General Assembly in 1993, the members of the Middlesex County Revitalization Commission (MCRC) are the chief elected official, or designee, in each of the fifteen towns in Middlesex County, plus a representative from the Middlesex Coun......More

Created by a special act of the CT General Assembly in 1993, the members of the Middlesex County Revitalization Commission (MCRC) are the chief elected official, or designee, in each of the fifteen towns in Middlesex County, plus a representative from the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce and is a key economic development tool in Middlesex County.   In addition to being a valued regional lender under Connecticut?s Small Business Express Program (EXP) providing loans and grants to Middlesex County?s small businesses through the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD), in 2022 MCRC, along with nine other nonprofit economic development organizations in the state, was funded to provide grants to small businesses. This five-year grant program will provide vital economic recovery funds to spur job creation and growth across the county, with the first round of grants to be distributed in late summer 2023.

Meeting held via Zoom.

Real Estate Council Lunch & Learn "Stress Reduction and Mental Health"

In support of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Chamber will be hosting a workshop focused on stress reduction and mental health, co- facilitated by Lakisha Hyatt MSN, RN CEO Connecticut Valley Hospital and Sarah Gadsby, LCSW CEO River Valley Services. May is Mental......More

In support of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Chamber will be hosting a workshop focused on stress reduction and mental health, co- facilitated by Lakisha Hyatt MSN, RN CEO Connecticut Valley Hospital and Sarah Gadsby, LCSW CEO River Valley Services. May is Mental Health Awareness Month and, while promoting mental health is important all year, May is a month of raising awareness about mental illness, its prevalence in today's society, and its impacts on people of all ages and backgrounds.   Observed every year since 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month is dedicated to eradicating stigma, fostering public education and supporting the vital role mental health plays in our overall health and well-being.   Mental health workshops can be particularly effective in the workplace, as they can help reduce stigma and encourage open communication about mental health. Prioritizing mental wellness in the work environment can help employees develop skills and strategies to better manage stress, improve resilience, and enhance overall well-being.   Mental Health Resources: Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services NAMI Connecticut: Mental Health Support, Education & Resources (namict.org) CT Suicide Prevention | Connecticut Suicide Advisory Board (preventsuicidect.org) Mental Health – United Way of Connecticut – 211 and eLibrary (211ct.org) SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Middlesex Chamber 393 Main Street Middletown, CT

Strategic Events Committee

The Strategic Events Committee was created in 2022 with the goal of evaluating chamber activities and events. The committee, under the leadership of chairwoman Megan Bush, is busy planning for various mid to large scale events to diversify our current programming. Th......More

The Strategic Events Committee was created in 2022 with the goal of evaluating chamber activities and events. The committee, under the leadership of chairwoman Megan Bush, is busy planning for various mid to large scale events to diversify our current programming. These events would not only raise funds to benefit various chamber programs, but also to encourage member connections through fun and interactive events. While our chamber hosts over 5 large-scale events currently, we are always looking to branch out to new event options, styles, and previously untapped attendees.

Middlesex Chamber 393 Main Street Middletown, CT or join via Zoom

Norwich Area Book Club: Greenlights

Want to meet other book enthusiasts in Norwich? This book club features reads related to personal growth and experience. Join us in May to read "Greenlights" by Matthew McConaughey.   From the jacket: "I’ve been in this life for fifty years, been trying to work o......More

Want to meet other book enthusiasts in Norwich? This book club features reads related to personal growth and experience. Join us in May to read "Greenlights" by Matthew McConaughey.   From the jacket: "I’ve been in this life for fifty years, been trying to work out its riddle for forty-two, and been keeping diaries of clues to that riddle for the last thirty-five. Notes about successes and failures, joys and sorrows, things that made me marvel, and things that made me laugh out loud. How to be fair. How to have less stress. How to have fun. How to hurt people less. How to get hurt less. How to be a good man. How to have meaning in life. How to be more me.   Recently, I worked up the courage to sit down with those diaries. I found stories I experienced, lessons I learned and forgot, poems, prayers, prescriptions, beliefs about what matters, some great photographs, and a whole bunch of bumper stickers. I found a reliable theme, an approach to living that gave me more satisfaction, at the time, and still: If you know how, and when, to deal with life’s challenges—how to get relative with the inevitable—you can enjoy a state of success I call “catching greenlights.”   The first 10 people to register will be able to pick up a complimentary copy of the book.

Chelsea Groton Bank Norwich Westside Branch 444 West Main Street Norwich, CT

Side Street to Main Street Business "Know-How" Program Class 13 Session 1

Side Street to Main Street Minority Business “KNOW-HOW” Program is an intensive four session entrepreneurial business course which provides practical knowledge for starting and building a small business. The Program, is designed and specifically targeted at minority sma......More

Side Street to Main Street Minority Business “KNOW-HOW” Program is an intensive four session entrepreneurial business course which provides practical knowledge for starting and building a small business. The Program, is designed and specifically targeted at minority small business owners and serious start-ups in Middlesex County and surrounding areas within the Eversource Energy foot print.   Participants in the Business “KNOW-HOW” Program learn a variety of business-related skills from both the program’s expert facilitator/instructor, and through group discussions of the homework assignments. Those who complete Business “KNOW-HOW” will be far better prepared for the rigors of business ownership.   Many thanks to Eversource Energy, for their strong and continued sponsorship funding grant, and outstanding support of the Side Street to Main Street Minority Business “KNOW-HOW” Program.   For more detailed information, contact Program Coordinator, [email protected]

Class held via Zoom

Women's Leadership Collaborative

The Women’s Leadership Collaborative is the premier resource for women to engage in professional development programs to promote personal and professional growth. The goal is to unite a diverse mix of inspirational women leaders who empower women to achieve success.   ......More

The Women’s Leadership Collaborative is the premier resource for women to engage in professional development programs to promote personal and professional growth. The goal is to unite a diverse mix of inspirational women leaders who empower women to achieve success.   This committee is a closed committee. If you would like more information on how you can get involved please contact Haley Stafford at [email protected].

Middlesex Chamber 393 Main Street Middletown, CT or join via Zoom

Mystic Book Club: The iCandidate

Interested in reading books based in CT, or written by authors who have lived in the Nutmeg State? Our Mystic Book Club could be the activity for you! Our May book is "The iCandidate" by Mikael Carlson . This book is set in Connecticut.   From the jacket: "Whe......More

Interested in reading books based in CT, or written by authors who have lived in the Nutmeg State? Our Mystic Book Club could be the activity for you! Our May book is "The iCandidate" by Mikael Carlson . This book is set in Connecticut.   From the jacket: "When A Traditional Candidate Meets The iCandidate, the Nation Will Never Be the Same! Former Green Beret turned history teacher Michael Bennit likes to inspire his students. After losing a bet to one of his classes, he finds himself running for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Partnering with his students to campaign exclusively on social media, the race turns into a national sensation and a sleazy incumbent fanatical about hanging onto his power becomes desperate to destroy it- at any cost."   Please register online, and then stop into the Mystic Branch to pick up a free copy of the book.

Chelsea Groton Bank Mystic Branch 2 Water Street Mystic, CT

Mystery Game Club

Like solving fictional crimes? Murder mystery puzzles? Stop in Wednesdays at 6pm to join like minds and solve crimes in games like Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective, the Unlock series, Chronicles of Crime, Hunt-a-Killer, Micro Macro, Detective, Suspects, Deadline, T......More

Like solving fictional crimes? Murder mystery puzzles? Stop in Wednesdays at 6pm to join like minds and solve crimes in games like Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective, the Unlock series, Chronicles of Crime, Hunt-a-Killer, Micro Macro, Detective, Suspects, Deadline, The Sherlock Files, and True Crime Stories. Coordinate via Discord if desired (https://discord.gg/yQ9mEMeJNQ). Event is drop-in and requires no prior experience. Covered by Game Adventure Pass.

Back Again Board Game Cafe 484 Main St #11, Middletown, CT, 06457

The Power of Credit (Multilingual)

Your credit score has a huge impact on your financial future. Don't delay in learning about credit reports, the impact your credit score has on future purchases, and tips on how to improve a credit score. This class will be taught in English and Haitian Creole.

First Haitian Baptist Church 356 Central Avenue Norwich, CT 06360 United States

East Haddam/Haddam/Killingworth Division

The Chamber has nine geographically based divisions which meet on a monthly basis throughout Middlesex County. These divisions focus on local economic development issues and each meeting features an update from local municipal officials. Twice a year, in November and......More

The Chamber has nine geographically based divisions which meet on a monthly basis throughout Middlesex County. These divisions focus on local economic development issues and each meeting features an update from local municipal officials. Twice a year, in November and March, our monthly morning division meetings are held during the evening and feature appetizers and networking, with the goal of creating new connections. Meetings occur on the fourth Thursday of the month at different locations. This division does not meet in the Summer months of July and August.  

Killingworth Town Hall 323 CT-81 Killingworth, CT

41st Annual Golf Tournament

41st Annual Middlesex Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament   Check out the 2024 Golf Brochure for information on sponsorship, donating......More

41st Annual Middlesex Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament   Check out the 2024 Golf Brochure for information on sponsorship, donating a gift or joining the Golf Committee or please contact [email protected] Donate a Prize! Become a Sponsor!   We are currently sold out for golfers, but please email [email protected] if you would like to be included on the waitlist!   The Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament supports many Chamber programs including the Lorraine C. McHugh Scholarship Fund. In addition to providing valuable networking opportunities, the proceeds of the tournament continue to support a wide range of workshops and seminars to help promote business growth in the heart of Connecticut.   A sincere thanks to all past participants and sponsors of the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament! This tournament has been sold out each year for over 35 years.   2024 Tournament Schedule   8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Registration   Continental Breakfast -  Clubhouse   9:30 a.m. Tournament Begins -  Assigned Tee   11:00 a.m. Lunch & Refreshments -  10th Hole   3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Results recorded -  Pavilion   Cocktail Hour -  Pavilion   4:00 p.m. Dinner & Awards -  Pavilion

Lyman Orchards Golf Club 70 Lyman Road Middlefield, CT 06455

Medicare Basics

Navigating the complexities of Medicare can be daunting. Join Chelsea Groton Bank and Senior Resources to better understand your options. Whether you are approaching eligibility or assisting a loved one, this class will help guide and empower you to make the decis......More

Navigating the complexities of Medicare can be daunting. Join Chelsea Groton Bank and Senior Resources to better understand your options. Whether you are approaching eligibility or assisting a loved one, this class will help guide and empower you to make the decisions right for you.

Chelsea Groton Bank Groton Branch 904 Poquonnock Road Groton, CT Or on Z00M

Homeschoolers Book Club: The Boring Days and Awesome Nights of Roy Winklesteen

Join us for an engaging class for students ages 7 to 12. We will be reading The Boring Days and Awesome Nights of Roy Winklesteen by Sally Dill.   From the jacket: According to nightlifer (night owl) Roy Winklesteen, daylifers have no idea what they’re missing. S......More

Join us for an engaging class for students ages 7 to 12. We will be reading The Boring Days and Awesome Nights of Roy Winklesteen by Sally Dill.   From the jacket: According to nightlifer (night owl) Roy Winklesteen, daylifers have no idea what they’re missing. So, when a 2 a.m. glance out his bedroom window reveals a neighbor is hiding a secret of mythic proportions, Roy’s summer break looks a lot more exciting. Seeking a cure for being the most ignored kid in all of fifth grade, Roy knows an awesome adventure will surely get him noticed in middle school. He watches and waits for the perfect time to move in for a closer look at the mysterious man who lives one street over. Roy’s spy mission doesn’t go as planned. Still, he manages to gain access into his neighbor’s world–where mind-blowing inventions are more common than furniture and fighting crime involves transforming criminals into bumbling fools smothered in questionable goo. Every night with the neighbor brings Roy one step closer to the most daring adventure of his life. But even if he survives, he can never tell anyone about it.   In addition to reading the story, class sessions will include relevant math and science lessons, and will also integrate personal finance activities. Register today!

Homeschoolers Book Club is held on ZOOM.

Teen Repertory Company Presents: As You Like It

Oddfellows Playhouse Teen Repertory Company presents Shakespeare?s As You Like It May 16 - 25. All performances will be held at Oddfellows Playhouse, 128 Washington Street, Middletown. As You Like It, written in 1599, is one of Shakespeare?s most popular and accessib......More

Oddfellows Playhouse Teen Repertory Company presents Shakespeare?s As You Like It May 16 - 25. All performances will be held at Oddfellows Playhouse, 128 Washington Street, Middletown. As You Like It, written in 1599, is one of Shakespeare?s most popular and accessible comedies. The play mostly takes place in the mythical Forest of Arden, and director Dic Wheeler has placed the production in a world which he refers to as ?Clown Contemporary?. The fast-paced production features politics, love, exile, cross-dressing, great music, misplaced passion, wrestling, and includes some of Shakespeare?s most famous speeches ( including ?All the world?s a stage??) and, in the protagonist Rosalind, the largest role that he wrote for a female character. The play, which features a cast of 19 performers ages 14 - 20, is directed by Oddfellows Artistic Director Dic Wheeler, with original choreography by Marcella Trowbridge. Costume Design is by Christian Milik, Scenic Design by Tina Hurlbert, Sound and Music by Joseph Getter, Lighting Design by Aaron Wescott, and Properties Design by Pam Lang, Tickets are $18 for adults and $10 for kids and students. ?Big Heart? tickets are available for $25 for anyone who really loves and values theater and its impact on the lives of young people. Thursday, May 16 is a ?Pay-What-You-Can? Preview Tickets may be purchased at CLICK HERE  For more information, call (860) 347-6143, email [email protected], or go to www.oddfellows.org.

Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theatre 128 Washington Street Middletown, CT

AWNING SALES EVENT

Please join us for our Spring Awning Sales Event! Overhead Door of Middlesex County  97 Berlin Rd  Cromwell CT 06416 

Overhead Door of Middlesex County 97 Berlin Rd Cromwell CT 06416

Spring Concert at Third Congregational Church

Come enjoy a wonderful concert with Adrian McGrady, Flutist.  A State University of New York student in Buffalo, he is majoring in music performance.  He has given several solo concerts and played in several ensembles.  He will be joined by a Jazz Combo during the ev......More

Come enjoy a wonderful concert with Adrian McGrady, Flutist.  A State University of New York student in Buffalo, he is majoring in music performance.  He has given several solo concerts and played in several ensembles.  He will be joined by a Jazz Combo during the evening.  The concert starts at 7:00 pm.

Third Congregational Church 94 Miner Street Middletown CT

Teen Repertory Company Presents: As You Like It

Oddfellows Playhouse Teen Repertory Company presents Shakespeare?s As You Like It May 16 - 25. All performances will be held at Oddfellows Playhouse, 128 Washington Street, Middletown. As You Like It, written in 1599, is one of Shakespeare?s most popular and accessib......More

Oddfellows Playhouse Teen Repertory Company presents Shakespeare?s As You Like It May 16 - 25. All performances will be held at Oddfellows Playhouse, 128 Washington Street, Middletown. As You Like It, written in 1599, is one of Shakespeare?s most popular and accessible comedies. The play mostly takes place in the mythical Forest of Arden, and director Dic Wheeler has placed the production in a world which he refers to as ?Clown Contemporary?. The fast-paced production features politics, love, exile, cross-dressing, great music, misplaced passion, wrestling, and includes some of Shakespeare?s most famous speeches ( including ?All the world?s a stage??) and, in the protagonist Rosalind, the largest role that he wrote for a female character. The play, which features a cast of 19 performers ages 14 - 20, is directed by Oddfellows Artistic Director Dic Wheeler, with original choreography by Marcella Trowbridge. Costume Design is by Christian Milik, Scenic Design by Tina Hurlbert, Sound and Music by Joseph Getter, Lighting Design by Aaron Wescott, and Properties Design by Pam Lang, Tickets are $18 for adults and $10 for kids and students. ?Big Heart? tickets are available for $25 for anyone who really loves and values theater and its impact on the lives of young people. Thursday, May 16 is a ?Pay-What-You-Can? Preview Tickets may be purchased at CLICK HERE  For more information, call (860) 347-6143, email [email protected], or go to www.oddfellows.org.

Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theatre 128 Washington Street Middletown, CT

Board Game Night

Back Again Board Game Cafe 484 Main St UNIT 11, Middletown, CT 06457

Rocky Hill Memorial Day Parade 2024

Rocky Hill High School 50 Chapin Ave Rocky Hill, CT, 06067

Scholarship Committee

Middlesex Chamber 393 Main Street Middletown, CT