BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Connecticut Education Association - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Connecticut Education Association X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://cea.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Connecticut Education Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T140000 DTSTAMP:20260524T001723 CREATED:20230227T162955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T123456Z UID:10001638-1779357600-1779372000@cea.org SUMMARY:CEA Retired Spring Meeting DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””]Join CEA-Retired for our annual spring business meeting. Doors will open at 10am where we will begin with a light breakfast.  This meeting will include elections and by-law amendments as well as featured speaker\, Secretary of State Stephanie Thomas.  CEA staff will provide a legislative update and of course there will be great food\, new friends and free raffles. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n Registration has closed. If you have any questions email Elizabeth Sked. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://cea.org/event/cea-retired-spring-meeting/ LOCATION:Aqua Turf Club\, 556 Mulberry St\,\, Plantsville\, CT\, 06479\, United States CATEGORIES:CEA Events,Retired Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cea.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/CEA-Retired-meeting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260508 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260510 DTSTAMP:20260524T001723 CREATED:20220622T183140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T131720Z UID:10001405-1778198400-1778371199@cea.org SUMMARY:CEA RA DESCRIPTION: URL:https://cea.org/event/cea-ra-4/ LOCATION:Mohegan Sun\, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd\, Uncasville\, CT\, 06382\, United States CATEGORIES:Board of Directors,CEA Events,CEA RA,Retired Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260430 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTSTAMP:20260524T001723 CREATED:20241121T192547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T210647Z UID:10001963-1777507200-1777593599@cea.org SUMMARY:Middlesex Retired County Meeting (Spring) DESCRIPTION:Additional information regarding the location and time of the Spring meetings will be forthcoming. URL:https://cea.org/event/middlesex-retired-county-meeting-spring/ CATEGORIES:CEA Events,Meeting,Retired Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260428 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260429 DTSTAMP:20260524T001723 CREATED:20241121T185752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T210944Z UID:10001958-1777334400-1777420799@cea.org SUMMARY:New London Retired County Meeting (Spring) DESCRIPTION:Additional information regarding the location and time of the Spring meetings will be forthcoming. URL:https://cea.org/event/new-london-retired-county-meeting-spring/ CATEGORIES:CEA Events,Meeting,Retired Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T133000 DTSTAMP:20260524T001723 CREATED:20241121T190821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T184714Z UID:10001961-1776943800-1776951000@cea.org SUMMARY:Litchfield Retired County Meeting (Spring) DESCRIPTION:Contact person in Liz Milewski (lizsteamboat1952@gmail.com). URL:https://cea.org/event/litchfield-retired-county-meeting-spring/ LOCATION:DaCapo Restaurant of Litchfield\, 625 Torrington Rd\, Litchfield\, CT\, 06759\, United States CATEGORIES:CEA Events,Meeting,Retired Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T133000 DTSTAMP:20260524T001723 CREATED:20241121T192442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T154429Z UID:10001962-1776857400-1776864600@cea.org SUMMARY:Windham Retired County Meeting (Spring) DESCRIPTION:The contact person is Peggy Weaver\, email peggyweaver@yahoo.com. URL:https://cea.org/event/windham-retired-county-meeting-spring/ LOCATION:Golden Greek Restaurant and Pub\, 474 Putnam Pike\, Dayville\, CT\, 06241\, United States CATEGORIES:CEA Events,Meeting,Retired Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T130000 DTSTAMP:20260524T001723 CREATED:20241121T190248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T161050Z UID:10001960-1776330900-1776344400@cea.org SUMMARY:Hartford Retired County Meeting (Spring) DESCRIPTION: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.” URL:https://cea.org/event/hartford-retired-county-meeting-spring/ LOCATION:Parkade Cinemas\, 416 West Middle Tpke\, Manchester\, CT\, 06040\, United States CATEGORIES:CEA Events,Meeting,Retired Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T130000 DTSTAMP:20260524T001723 CREATED:20241121T192708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T184434Z UID:10001964-1776250800-1776258000@cea.org SUMMARY:Fairfield Retired County Meeting (Spring) DESCRIPTION:Legislative Update and Postcard Writing Event. Contact person is Delphina Pinto (delphinapinto@gmail.com). URL:https://cea.org/event/fairfield-retired-county-meeting-spring/ LOCATION:Port 5 Restaurant\, 69 Brewster St\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06605\, United States CATEGORIES:CEA Events,Meeting,Retired Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T130000 DTSTAMP:20260524T001723 CREATED:20241121T185621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T130828Z UID:10001957-1776164400-1776171600@cea.org SUMMARY:Tolland Retired County Meeting (Spring) DESCRIPTION:Guest Speaker: Erika Phillips\, Assistant Director of Strong Family Farm. \nContact Joe Jankowski (jjanko3899@gmail.com)\, for further information. URL:https://cea.org/event/tolland-retired-county-meeting-spring/ LOCATION:Vernon Pizza Restaurant\, 1199 Hartford Turnpike\, Vernon\, CT\, 06066\, United States CATEGORIES:CEA Events,Meeting,Retired Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T133000 DTSTAMP:20260524T001723 CREATED:20241121T190017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T131026Z UID:10001959-1775734200-1775741400@cea.org SUMMARY:New Haven Retired County Meeting (Spring) DESCRIPTION:Contact MaryEllen Sansone for additional information (mesans@att.net) URL:https://cea.org/event/new-haven-retired-county-meeting-spring/ LOCATION:Cafe Amici\, 1640 Whitney Ave\, Hamden\, CT\, 06517\, United States CATEGORIES:CEA Events,Meeting,Retired Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T170000 DTSTAMP:20260524T001723 CREATED:20230825T150705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T204558Z UID:10001790-1775656800-1775667600@cea.org SUMMARY:Lobby Day DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””]Join with your fellow CEA active\, retired\, and aspiring members for our annual CEA Lobby Day at the State Capitol. \nIt 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. \nPlease keep in mind that this will be a CEA member only event. \n Register Here \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://cea.org/event/lobby-day/ LOCATION:State Capitol\, 210 Capitol Ave\, Hartford\, CT\, 06106\, United States CATEGORIES:Aspiring Educator,Board of Directors,CEA Events,Retired Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cea.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/CEA-Lobby-Day-April-8-620x350px-image-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T130000 DTSTAMP:20260524T001723 CREATED:20220818T210224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T165405Z UID:10001419-1773223200-1773234000@cea.org SUMMARY:CEA-Retired Lobby Day DESCRIPTION:[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Join your fellow CEA-Retired members for our annual CEA-Retired Lobby Day at the Legislative Office Building and State Capitol! \nWith 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. \nOur day will begin with a welcome at 10:00 AM\, followed by lobbying activities until 12:00 PM\, and concluding with lunch. \nThe day will kick off in the cafeteria at the Legislative Office Building. Parking is available in the garage behind the Legislative Office Building. \nPlease note: This is a CEA-member-only event. \n Register today! \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section] URL:https://cea.org/event/retired-lobby-day/ LOCATION:Legislative Office Building\, 300 Capitol Avenue\, Hartford\, CT\, 06106\, United States CATEGORIES:CEA Events,Meeting,Retired Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T120000 DTSTAMP:20260524T001723 CREATED:20230104T182401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T162952Z UID:10001595-1772271000-1772280000@cea.org SUMMARY:CEA Breakfast with Legislators DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””] \n* This event has been postponed from Saturday\, February 7 to Saturday\, February 28 due to forecasted inclement weather. \nJoin with your fellow CEA members and CT legislators for our annual CEA Legislative Breakfast! \nAs 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. \n9:30 to 10:00 a.m. – Registration & Light Refreshments\n10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Member Discussion with Legislators \nRegister Today\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://cea.org/event/legislative_breakfast/ LOCATION:Legislative Office Building\, 300 Capitol Avenue\, Hartford\, CT\, 06106\, United States CATEGORIES:Aspiring Educator,Board of Directors,CEA Events,Legislative,Retired Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cea.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Senator-Lesser-Breakfast-with-legislators.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T140000 DTSTAMP:20260524T001723 CREATED:20241031T191910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T174206Z UID:10001944-1764842400-1764856800@cea.org SUMMARY:CEA-Retired Holiday Open House DESCRIPTION: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! \nRegister Today URL:https://cea.org/event/cea-retired-holiday-open-house/ LOCATION:CEA\, 21 Oak St.\, Hartford\, CT\, 06106\, United States CATEGORIES:CEA Events,Retired Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T140000 DTSTAMP:20260524T001723 CREATED:20230901T154656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T190343Z UID:10001208-1759224600-1759240800@cea.org SUMMARY:CEA Retired Fall Conference DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]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. \nHighlights include: \n\nGuest Speaker: State Treasurer Erick Russel\nInspiring keynote by former teacher and author David Olio\, sharing his powerful story on Academic Freedom and Its Consequences\nFree raffles with great prizes\nVendor tables featuring resources and member benefits\n\nAs part of our community outreach\, we invite you to bring a new pair of socks to donate to local homeless shelters.\nWe look forward to seeing you there for a day of learning\, camaraderie\, and giving back! \nPlease contact Elizabeth Sked at elizabeths@cea.org\, if you need special accommodations to participate in this event.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n Registration has closed. If you have any questions email Elizabeth Sked. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://cea.org/event/cea-retired-fall-meeting/ LOCATION:Aqua Turf Club\, 556 Mulberry St\,\, Plantsville\, CT\, 06479\, United States CATEGORIES:CEA Events,Retired Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T200000 DTSTAMP:20260524T001724 CREATED:20250714T202439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T202529Z UID:10002009-1753902000-1753905600@cea.org SUMMARY:Nothing About Us Without Us - Centering Disabled Educators in the Fight for Equity DESCRIPTION: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. \n Register Today URL:https://cea.org/event/nothing-about-us-without-us-centering-disabled-educators-in-the-fight-for-equity/ LOCATION:Virtual\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:Aspiring Educator,CEA Events,Meeting,Retired Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T200000 DTSTAMP:20260524T001724 CREATED:20250714T202049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T202049Z UID:10002008-1752606000-1752609600@cea.org SUMMARY:Legacy & Liberation Fireside Chat - The Past and Present of Disability Advocacy in Education DESCRIPTION: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. \n Register Today URL:https://cea.org/event/legacy-liberation-fireside-chat-the-past-and-present-of-disability-advocacy-in-education/ LOCATION:Virtual\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:Aspiring Educator,CEA Events,Meeting,Retired Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T130000 DTSTAMP:20260524T001724 CREATED:20241101T150323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T143539Z UID:10001945-1746527400-1746536400@cea.org SUMMARY:CEA-Retired Advisory DESCRIPTION:Register Today URL:https://cea.org/event/cea-retired-advisory/ CATEGORIES:CEA Events,Retired Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T140000 DTSTAMP:20260524T001724 CREATED:20240207T143613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T201043Z UID:10001886-1740823200-1740837600@cea.org SUMMARY:Book Drive for CEF Little Free Libraries DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe book drive will be held from 10am – 2pm in the courtyard outside the Barnes and Noble Bookstore in Blue Back Square in West Hartford. \nThe 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. \nIt’s important to note that we want new or slightly used books and only for kids –no adult books. URL:https://cea.org/event/book-drive-for-cef-little-free-libraries/ LOCATION:Barnes & Noble\, 60 Isham Road\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06107 CATEGORIES:Aspiring Educator,Board of Directors,CEA Events,Retired Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cea.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Joslyn-with-little-free-library.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250203T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250203T140000 DTSTAMP:20260524T001724 CREATED:20241107T042643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T144648Z UID:10001955-1738576800-1738591200@cea.org SUMMARY:Rapid Response Training: Building Collective Power for Retired Educators DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Are you a CEA-Retired member eager to make a meaningful impact on the public education community in Connecticut? \nJoin 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. \nRegister Today\nThis 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. \nTraining Highlights:\nCommunity Building: Learn how to cultivate a network of retired members dedicated to organizing and advocating for public education.\nRelational Conversations: Engage in 1:1 conversations to build relationships and identify shared goals among peers.\nOpportunities for Engagement: Discover ways for retirees to contribute actively to the educational landscape.\nLegislative Agenda Introduction: Gain insights into CEA’s legislative priorities and discuss how retired members can play a vital role in supporting these initiatives.\nDigital Organizing Tools Training: Get hands-on experience with CEA’s digital tools\, including Hustle and EveryAction\, to enhance your organizing efforts. \nBy 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. \nJoin us in our mission to empower educators and improve the educational experience for all students in Connecticut. \nTogether\, we can make a difference![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\nYour Information\n\nFirst name\n\n\nLast name\n\n\nCell phone\n\n\nEmail\n\n\nList any dietary restrictions.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://cea.org/event/building-collective-power-for-retired-educators/ LOCATION:CEA\, 21 Oak St.\, Hartford\, CT\, 06106\, United States CATEGORIES:CEA Events,Retired Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T120000 DTSTAMP:20260524T001724 CREATED:20240219T141505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T141505Z UID:10001892-1714811400-1714824000@cea.org SUMMARY:Granby Road Race DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_js]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[/vc_raw_js][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Join your CEA colleagues and enjoy the spring weather by taking part in our series of charity 5k run/walks to get some fresh air and do good in Connecticut communities. \nMembers 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. \nPlease note that races are subject to the decisions of Race Organizations. Please check race websites for weather related updates\, logistics\, and parking information. \nBenefitting: “The race benefits the YMCA’s Annual Campaign\, which allows people to enjoy the YMCA and its programs regardless of their ability to pay.” \nRace 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. \nRace Start Time: 8:30am \nPlanning to attend? Please RSVP by Monday\, April 29. \nQuestions? Please contact Katie Grant at katieg@cea.org.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n Registration has closed. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://cea.org/event/granby-road-race/ LOCATION:Granby Middle School\, 321 Salmon Brook Street\, Granby\, CT\, 06035\, United States CATEGORIES:Aspiring Educator,CEA Events,CEA Pride,Retired Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T120000 DTSTAMP:20260524T001724 CREATED:20240218T034045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T180408Z UID:10001891-1713688200-1713700800@cea.org SUMMARY:Ion Bank Cheshire Road Races DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_js]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[/vc_raw_js][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Join your CEA colleagues and enjoy the spring weather by taking part in our series of charity 5k run/walks to get some fresh air and do good in Connecticut communities. \nMembers 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. \nPlease note that races are subject to the decisions of Race Organizations. Please check race websites for weather related updates\, logistics\, and parking information. \nBenefitting: “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.” \nRace Information: “Half Marathon: $60 race fee. 5k: $30 race fee.” \nRace Start Time: 8:38am \nPlanning to attend? Please RSVP by Monday\, April 15. \nQuestions? Please contact Katie Grant at katieg@cea.org.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”no-display”]\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n Registration has closed. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text]Register[/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://cea.org/event/ion-bank-cheshire-road-races/ LOCATION:Cheshire High School\, 525 S Main St\, Cheshire\, CT\, 06410\, United States CATEGORIES:Aspiring Educator,CEA Events,CEA Pride,Retired Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T113000 DTSTAMP:20260524T001725 CREATED:20240327T191542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T181056Z UID:10001899-1713519000-1713526200@cea.org SUMMARY:Game Day DESCRIPTION:This event has been postponed to a later date. New date will be coming shortly. URL:https://cea.org/event/game-day/ LOCATION:CEA\, 21 Oak St.\, Hartford\, CT\, 06106\, United States CATEGORIES:Retired Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240407T084500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240407T120000 DTSTAMP:20260524T001725 CREATED:20240218T062222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T161422Z UID:10001893-1712479500-1712491200@cea.org SUMMARY:Unite to Fight Childhood Hunger 5k Run/Walk DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_js]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[/vc_raw_js][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Join your CEA colleagues and enjoy the spring weather by taking part in our series of charity 5k run/walks to get some fresh air and do good in Connecticut communities. \nMembers 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. \nPlease note that races are subject to the decisions of Race Organizations. Please check race websites for weather related updates\, logistics\, and parking information. \nBenefitting: Filling in the Blanks \nRace 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.” \nRace Start Time: 8:45am \nPlanning to attend? Please RSVP by Monday\, April 1. \nQuestions? Please contact Katie Grant at katieg@cea.org.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ el_class=”no-display”][vc_column_text el_class=”no-display”]\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n Registration has closed. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]RSVP has closed[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://cea.org/event/unite-to-fight-5k-run-walk/ LOCATION:Waveny Park\, 677 South Ave\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840\, United States CATEGORIES:Aspiring Educator,CEA Events,CEA Pride,Retired Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T210000 DTSTAMP:20260524T001725 CREATED:20240117T201359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T194443Z UID:10001878-1710000000-1710018000@cea.org SUMMARY:CEA Cornhole Tournament DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun evening of cornhole to benefit the NEA Fund for Children and Public Education. \nEntry 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. \nEach team needs a name\, so start thinking of what yours will be. \nNon-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). \nSchedule of Events:\n4 to 6:30 p.m.- Preliminary Matches\n6:30 to 7:30 p.m. – Bracket Championship\n7:30 p.m. – Championship Match \nSnacks will be served and a cash bar will be available. Food may also be purchased at the on-site restaurant\, The Hollow. \nSponsored by your CEA Political Action Committee URL:https://cea.org/event/pac-cornhole-tournament/ LOCATION:Manchester Country Club\, 305 S Main St\, Manchester\, CT\, 06040 CATEGORIES:Aspiring Educator,Board of Directors,CEA Events,Legislative,Retired Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230512 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230514 DTSTAMP:20260524T001725 CREATED:20220622T183054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220622T183054Z UID:10001404-1683849600-1684022399@cea.org SUMMARY:CEA RA DESCRIPTION: URL:https://cea.org/event/cea-ra-3/ LOCATION:Mohegan Sun\, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd\, Uncasville\, CT\, 06382\, United States CATEGORIES:Board of Directors,CEA Events,CEA RA,Retired Events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR