Connecticut Education Association

CEA Cornhole Tournament
2024-03-09 16:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Manchester Country Club, 305 S Main St, Manchester, CT, 06040
Join us for a fun evening of cornhole to benefit the NEA Fund for Children and Public Education.
Entry fee for the league is $50 per team ($25 per player). Teams consist of two players and must include at least one CEA member or be sponsored by a member(s). After you register for the tournament, you will receive a link via email from CEA to make your contribution to the NEA Fund.
Each team needs a name, so start thinking of what yours will be.
Non-tournament spectators are welcome as well and can also donate to the NEA Fund (Contributions can only be made to NEA Fund by members and their immediate family).
Schedule of Events:
4 to 6:30 p.m.- Preliminary Matches
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. – Bracket Championship
7:30 p.m. – Championship Match
Snacks will be served and a cash bar will be available. Food may also be purchased at the on-site restaurant, The Hollow.
Sponsored by your CEA Political Action Committee

Unite to Fight Childhood Hunger 5k Run/Walk
2024-04-07 08:45 - 12:00 | Waveny Park, 677 South Ave, New Canaan, CT, 06840, United States
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Members are responsible for their own registration costs. Members who participate in at least one race will receive a CEA tee shirt; those who participate in all three races in this series will receive special CEA swag.
Please note that races are subject to the decisions of Race Organizations. Please check race websites for weather related updates, logistics, and parking information.
Benefitting: Filling in the Blanks
Race Information: “$35 entry fee, which increases after March 24, 2024 at 11:59pm. With your race registration, you will receive the following: Unite to Fight 5K T-shirt, available for pick up at Filling in the Blanks the week of the race or on race day.* *T-shirts are based on availability if registering after March 24, 2024.”
Race Start Time: 8:45am
Planning to attend? Please RSVP by Monday, April 1.
Questions? Please contact Katie Grant at katieg@cea.org.

Registration has closed.

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Game Day
2024-04-19 09:30 - 11:30 | CEA, 21 Oak St., Hartford, CT, 06106, United States
This event has been postponed to a later date. New date will be coming shortly.

Ion Bank Cheshire Road Races
2024-04-21 08:30 - 12:00 | Cheshire High School, 525 S Main St, Cheshire, CT, 06410, United States
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Members are responsible for their own registration costs. Members who participate in at least one race will receive a CEA tee shirt; those who participate in all three races in this series will receive special CEA swag.
Please note that races are subject to the decisions of Race Organizations. Please check race websites for weather related updates, logistics, and parking information.
Benefitting: “The Ion Bank Cheshire Half Marathon & 5K is the largest community event in Cheshire, and raises funds for a number of charities including Abilities Without Boundaries, Best Buddies CT, and Cheshire Lions Club. In the event’s history, over $1,000,000 has been given to these charities, along with a number of other worthy causes.”
Race Information: “Half Marathon: $60 race fee. 5k: $30 race fee.”
Race Start Time: 8:38am
Planning to attend? Please RSVP by Monday, April 15.
Questions? Please contact Katie Grant at katieg@cea.org.

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Granby Road Race
2024-05-04 08:30 - 12:00 | Granby Middle School, 321 Salmon Brook Street, Granby, CT, 06035, United States
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Members are responsible for their own registration costs. Members who participate in at least one race will receive a CEA tee shirt; those who participate in all three races in this series will receive special CEA swag.
Please note that races are subject to the decisions of Race Organizations. Please check race websites for weather related updates, logistics, and parking information.
Benefitting: “The race benefits the YMCA’s Annual Campaign, which allows people to enjoy the YMCA and its programs regardless of their ability to pay.”
Race Information: Participants are welcome to choose one of three options for race fees – “Pay a lower price if that works for you, pay the midrange price (actual cost of the race), or pay the higher amount to support those who cannot pay the full race entry. Your call, pay what you can!” 5k costs range from $35-$55.
Race Start Time: 8:30am
Planning to attend? Please RSVP by Monday, April 29.
Questions? Please contact Katie Grant at katieg@cea.org.

Registration has closed.

Rapid Response Training: Building Collective Power for Retired Educators
2025-02-03 10:00 - 14:00 | CEA, 21 Oak St., Hartford, CT, 06106, United States
Are you a CEA-Retired member eager to make a meaningful impact on the public education community in Connecticut?
Join us for an engaging and empowering training session designed specifically for retired educators who wish to support active, retired, and aspiring educators in enhancing the lives of Connecticut students.
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This session will focus on the formation of a **Retired Rapid Response Team**, aimed at fostering collaboration across the career continuum. Together, we will strengthen our collective power to respond effectively to the needs of our education community.
Training Highlights:
Community Building: Learn how to cultivate a network of retired members dedicated to organizing and advocating for public education.
Relational Conversations: Engage in 1:1 conversations to build relationships and identify shared goals among peers.
Opportunities for Engagement: Discover ways for retirees to contribute actively to the educational landscape.
Legislative Agenda Introduction: Gain insights into CEA’s legislative priorities and discuss how retired members can play a vital role in supporting these initiatives.
Digital Organizing Tools Training: Get hands-on experience with CEA’s digital tools, including Hustle and EveryAction, to enhance your organizing efforts.
By the end of this training, participants will have formed a well-prepared group of retirees ready to swiftly respond to urgent situations within the CEA framework. This includes addressing communication needs, legislative actions, elections, and local affiliate organizing.
Join us in our mission to empower educators and improve the educational experience for all students in Connecticut.
Together, we can make a difference!

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Book Drive for CEF Little Free Libraries
2025-03-01 10:00 - 14:00 | Barnes & Noble, 60 Isham Road, West Hartford, CT, 06107
As a part of the Connecticut Education Foundation’s (CEF) annual Read Across Connecticut festivities, we have teamed up with iHeart Media and Blue Back Square again this year for a book drive to collect books appropriate for pre-k-grade 12.
The book drive will be held from 10am – 2pm in the courtyard outside the Barnes and Noble Bookstore in Blue Back Square in West Hartford.
The books will be used to fill Little Free Libraries across the state to encourage students to pick up books and read. Join us outside Barnes & Noble in Blue Back Square in West Hartford to donate gentle used or new books appropriate for pre-k through grade 12 and help share the love of reading.
It’s important to note that we want new or slightly used books and only for kids –no adult books.

New London Retired County Meeting (Spring)
2025-04-03 10:00 - 14:00
All Spring meetings will be in person. Details will be shared closer to the dates.
Please contact Gretchen Noonan mgngrn@sbcglobal.net for meeting details or questions.

New Haven Retired County Meeting (Spring)
2025-04-08 10:00 - 14:00
All Spring meetings will be in person. Details will be shared closer to the dates.
Please contact Contact MaryEllen Sansome at mesans@att.net for meeting details or questions.

Hartford Retired County Meeting (Spring)
2025-04-09 10:00 - 14:00
All Spring meetings will be in person. Details will be shared closer to the dates.
Please contact Lisa Ouelette at ll.ouelllette@yahoo.com for meeting details or questions.

Tolland Retired County Meeting (Spring)
2025-04-10 10:00 - 14:00 | Mitchell’s Restaurant, 1237 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon, CT, 06066, United States
All Spring meetings will be in person.
Cost to members: $10
Please contact Joseph Jankowski at jjanko3899@gmail.com or 860-742-5636 for meeting details or questions.

Windham Retired County Meeting (Spring)
2025-04-16 10:00 - 14:00
All Spring meetings will be in person. Details will be shared closer to the dates.
Please contact Pat Jordan at pejord1@outlook.com for meeting details or questions.

Middlesex Retired County Meeting (Spring)
2025-04-17 10:00 - 14:00
All Spring meetings will be in person. Details will be shared closer to the dates.
Please contact Kathy Ellis sealcovemaine@gmail.com for meeting details or questions.

Fairfield Retired County Meeting (Spring)
2025-04-21 10:00 - 14:00
All Spring meetings will be in person. Details will be shared closer to the dates.
Please contact Miles Cohen at mcohen6017@sbcglobal.net for meeting details or questions.

Litchfield Retired County Meeting (Spring)
2025-04-22 10:00 - 14:00
All Winter meetings will be virtual via Zoom, starting at 10 AM. The links will be sent to members prior to the meetings.
Please contact Liz Milewski at lizsteamboat52@gmail.com for meeting details or questions.

Lobby Day
2025-04-30 11:00 - 17:00 | State Capitol, 210 Capitol Ave, Hartford, CT, 06106, United States
Join with your fellow CEA active, retired, and aspiring members for our annual CEA Lobby Day at the State Capitol.
With the 2025 Legislative Session underway, it is vital that every one of our legislators hear directly from their educators about the issues impacting our members, our students, and public education. This unique event allows for members to join together at the State Capitol to lobby your legislators directly.
The morning shift (11 AM until 1 PM) will focus on our Retired CEA member issues as well as our Active member priorities for those Active members who chose to join us. The afternoon shifts (2 PM, 3 PM & 4PM) will focus on Active & Aspiring Educator member issues but all members are welcome at the time that works best for you.
Please keep in mind that this will be a CEA member only event.
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CEA-Retired Advisory
2025-05-06 10:30 - 13:00
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CEA Retired Spring Meeting
2025-05-13 09:30 - 14:00 | Aqua Turf Club, 556 Mulberry St,, Plantsville, CT, 06479, United States
The spring meeting is CEA-Retired’s annual business meeting. Elections will take place, committee reports and changes to the CEA-Retired constitution will be presented. Legislation that impacts retirees will also be discussed.
Light breakfast and lunch will be served
Registration begins at 9:30
Meeting Called to Order at 10

Registration has closed. If you have any questions email Elizabeth Sked.

CEF Hands Across the Green Golf Tournament
2025-07-14 07:00 - 21:00 | Glastonbury Hills Country Club, 239 Country Club Rd., South Glastonbury, CT

Legacy & Liberation Fireside Chat - The Past and Present of Disability Advocacy in Education
2025-07-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual, CT, United States
Join us for a powerful intergenerational conversation in celebration of Disability Pride Month. Lindsey Springer, an NEA aspiring educator will interview Diane Buglioli, a lifelong disability rights advocate and former employee at the infamous Willowbrook State School. Diane’s reflections on the institutional era, the evolution of disability advocacy, and the systemic changes sparked by grassroots organizing will offer a clear-eyed look at how far we’ve come—and how much further we must go.
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Nothing About Us Without Us - Centering Disabled Educators in the Fight for Equity
2025-07-30 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual, CT, United States
This Disability Pride Month session features a dynamic panel of educators from NEA’s 35 for 35 Campaign, who are leading change by living their truth and reshaping the narrative around disability in education. Together, they will explore what it means to create inclusive, accessible workplaces and why educators with disabilities are not only essential—but invaluable—to the profession. This conversation will center lived experience, advocacy, and the transformative power of representation in our schools.
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CEA Retired Fall Conference
2025-09-30 09:30 - 14:00 | Aqua Turf Club, 556 Mulberry St,, Plantsville, CT, 06479, United States
Registration opens at 9:30 a.m., with the meeting beginning promptly at 10:00 a.m. Enjoy a light breakfast and lunch while connecting with fellow retirees.
Highlights include:

Guest Speaker: State Treasurer Erick Russel
Inspiring keynote by former teacher and author David Olio, sharing his powerful story on Academic Freedom and Its Consequences
Free raffles with great prizes
Vendor tables featuring resources and member benefits

As part of our community outreach, we invite you to bring a new pair of socks to donate to local homeless shelters.
We look forward to seeing you there for a day of learning, camaraderie, and giving back!
Please contact Elizabeth Sked at elizabeths@cea.org, if you need special accommodations to participate in this event.

Registration has closed. If you have any questions email Elizabeth Sked.

Windham Retired County Meeting (Fall)
2025-10-08
Location and time are TBD.

Hartford Retired County Meeting (Fall)
2025-10-15

New Haven Retired County Meeting (Fall)
2025-10-23

Tolland Retired County Meeting (Fall)
2025-10-28 11:00 - 12:00 | Blackledge Country Club, 180 West St, Hebron, 06248
Please contact Joseph Jankowski at jjanko3899@gmail.com for meeting details or questions.

Litchfield Retired County Meeting (Fall)
2025-10-29 11:30 - 12:30 | DaCapo Restaurant of Litchfield, 625 Torrington Rd, Litchfield, CT, 06759, United States
Please contact Liz Milewski at lizsteamboat52@gmail.com for meeting details or questions.

Fairfield Retired County Meeting (Fall)
2025-11-05 11:30 - 12:30 | Port 5 Restaurant, 69 Brewster St, Bridgeport, CT, 06605, United States
Please contact Miles Cohen at mcohen6017@sbcglobal.net for meeting details or questions.

Middlesex Retired County Meeting (Fall)
2025-11-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Cafe Luna, 35 Berlin Rd, Cromwell, CT, 06416, United States
Please contact Norm Hicks hicks@snet.net for meeting details or questions.

New London Retired County Meeting (Fall)
2025-11-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Steak Loft Restaurant, 27 Coogan Blvd Suite 24, Stonington, CT, 06355, United States
Please contact Gretchen Noonan mgngrn@sbcglobal.net for meeting details or questions.
