CEA-Retired Advisory
2025-05-06 10:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
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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.

CEA-Retired Holiday Open House
2025-12-04 10:00 - 14:00 | CEA, 21 Oak St., Hartford, CT, 06106, United States
Please join us on the third floor at CEA for a Holiday Open House and enjoy some holiday cheer. There will be wrapping of holiday bear gifts, a delicious hot cocoa bar and eggnog, holiday sweet treats to share for those interested, and time to enjoy each other’s company. Lunch will be served. Come anytime between 10:00-1:30 (we will wrap up at 2pm) and stay for as long or as short as you can! Space is limited so RSVP today!
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Fairfield Retired County Meeting (Winter)
2026-01-28 10:00 - 11:00

Hartford Retired County Meeting (Winter)
2026-02-11 10:00 - 11:00
All Winter meetings will be virtual via Zoom, starting at 10 AM. Members should look for emails from their county directors for times and details.
Please contact Liz Milewski at lizsteamboat52@gmail.com for meeting details or questions.

Litchfield Retired County Meeting (Winter)
2026-02-11 10:00 - 11:00

Middlesex Retired County Meeting (Winter)
2026-02-18 10:00 - 11:00
All Winter meetings will be virtual via Zoom, starting at 10 AM. Members should look for emails from their county directors for times and details.
Please contact Ana Batista batistaana12@gmail.com for meeting details or questions.

New Haven Retired County Meeting (Winter)
2026-02-18 10:00 - 11:00
All Winter meetings will be virtual via Zoom, starting at 10 AM. Members should look for emails from their county directors for times and details.
Please contact Ana Batista at batistaana12@gmail.com for meeting details or questions.

Tolland Retired County Meeting (Winter)
2026-02-24 10:00 - 11:00
All Winter meetings will be virtual via Zoom, starting at 10 AM. Members should look for emails from their county directors for times and details.
Please contact Joseph Jankowski at jjanko3899@gmail.com for meeting details or questions.

New London Retired County Meeting (Winter)
2026-02-24 10:00 - 11:00
All Winter meetings will be virtual via Zoom, starting at 10 AM. Members should look for emails from their county directors for times and details.
Please contact Joe Jankowski jjanko3899@gmail.com for meeting details or questions.

Windham Retired County Meeting (Winter)
2026-02-24 10:00 - 11:00
All Winter meetings will be virtual via Zoom, starting at 10 AM. Members should look for emails from their county directors for times and details.
Please contact Joe Jankowski at jjanko3899@gmail.com for meeting details or questions.

CEA Breakfast with Legislators
2026-02-28 09:30 - 12:00 | Legislative Office Building, 300 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT, 06106, United States
* This event has been postponed from Saturday, February 7 to Saturday, February 28 due to forecasted inclement weather.
Join with your fellow CEA members and CT legislators for our annual CEA Legislative Breakfast!
As we kick off the 2026 Legislative Session, it is vital that legislators hear directly from educators about the issues impacting the teaching profession, students, public education and our retirement. This unique event allows for active and retired CEA members from across CT to join together and talk with legislators to advocate for ourselves and our kids.
9:30 to 10:00 a.m. – Registration & Light Refreshments
10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Member Discussion with Legislators
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CEA-Retired Lobby Day
2026-03-11 10:00 - 13:00 | Legislative Office Building, 300 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT, 06106, United States
Join your fellow CEA-Retired members for our annual CEA-Retired Lobby Day at the Legislative Office Building and State Capitol!
With the 2026 Legislative Session underway, it is more important than ever for legislators to hear directly from you. Together, we will highlight the priorities and concerns of CEA-Retired members.
Our day will begin with a welcome at 10:00 AM, followed by lobbying activities until 12:00 PM, and concluding with lunch.
The day will kick off in the cafeteria at the Legislative Office Building. Parking is available in the garage behind the Legislative Office Building.
Please note: This is a CEA-member-only event.
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Lobby Day
2026-04-08 | 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.
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.
Please keep in mind that this will be a CEA member only event.
The event is tentatively scheduled for April 8th. Confirmation of the date will be sent out closer to the event.
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Tolland Retired County Meeting (Spring)
2026-04-14
Additional information regarding the location and time of the Spring meetings will be forthcoming.

Fairfield Retired County Meeting (Spring)
2026-04-15

Hartford Retired County Meeting (Spring)
2026-04-16 09:15 - 13:00 | Parkade Cinemas, 416 West Middle Tpke, Manchester, CT, 06040, United States
Please contact Lisa Ouelette at ll.ouelllette@yahoo.com for meeting details or questions. The meeting will be followed by the movie, “You, Me and Tuscany.”

Windham Retired County Meeting (Spring)
2026-04-22 11:30 - 13:30 | Golden Greek Restaurant and Pub, 474 Putnam Pike, Dayville, CT, 06241, United States
The contact person is Peggy Weaver, email peggyweaver@yahoo.com.

Litchfield Retired County Meeting (Spring)
2026-04-23
