Network @ Night (N@N) – Artreach, Inc Gallery We'll be having a super time... Wednesday, January 22, 2025, 5:30-7:30 pm at our Network@Night, hosted by Emma Palzere-Rae. Register and pay online, $10, or cash at door. Join Artreach at its new onsite gallery for some networking and to learn about how Artreach heals through creativity. Since 1985, Artreach has provided arts programs to adults living with mental illnesses to help them sustain their recovery. Public performances and art exhibits raise awareness about mental wellbeing and bust the stigma of mental illness. In addition to the art show, Artreach's jazz band and light refreshments (no alcohol will be served at this event) will add to the festivities. Proceeds from this event will benefit Artreach, Inc.
Contact for more info: Wendy Ladd at wgladd.steps@gmail.com or Suzi Schell at suzi@suzileeszhellcreative.net.
2025 Mastermind Four Exclusive 3-Month Sessions Overview
Have you thought about joining Mastermind? 1st Session Friday, January 24, 3pm, at The Lighthouse Inn, 6 W. Guthrie Pl., New London, CT. Free to attend, as a benefit of Network membership. We will meet on the fourth Friday of the month. Please see overview and timeline below.
2025 Mastermind Sessions Overview
Starting in 2025, the Southeastern Women’s Network will host four exclusive 3-month Mastermind sessions annually, tailored to help members connect, strategize, and thrive. Here’s what you need to know:
• Eligibility: Open to Network members-in-good-standing who submit a completed application and are approved by the Mastermind facilitator.
• Ongoing Participation: Members who uphold the group’s rules will have the opportunity to continue in subsequent sessions.
• Limited Capacity: The January-March session is capped at 10 participants to maintain an intimate and impactful group dynamic.
• 1st Session Details: The January-March Session will begin on Friday, January 24th at 3pm at the Lighthouse Inn. Mastermind sessions will be held on the 4th Friday of the month.
• Enrollment Timeline: Open enrollment for the April-June session begins on February 17th with a Mastermind Open House on Friday, February 21, 2025 (details TBD).
RSVP directly to Heidi Gruss at heidigruss@yahoo.com.
Coffee & Connections – Filomena's Restaurant, Waterford, CT Start your day with us... Wednesday, February 5th 2025 at 8:45-9:45 am at our Coffee & Connections, at Filomena's Restaurant, 262 Boston Post Road, Waterford, CT. No attendance fee, no registration needed, pay for your own food/beverage. You're invited to an informal gathering to exchange information and leverage your contacts in a relaxed setting! Bring your business cards, flyers and QR codes to exchange. Looking to network without all the formality? Join us for an hour! Coffee, tea and conversation await! Questions? Email gina@ginajohnson.co or mwganotti@alz.org
2 Hearts 1 Sound Mind Inaugural Gala, Crocker House
2 Hearts 1 Sound Mind Inaugural Gala – Friday, February 14, 6-10pm at the Crocker House, New London, CT. 2 Hearts 1 Sound Mind is a partnership between Community of Hope and the Auxiliary of Lawrence + Memorial Hospital. This evening is the inaugural gala to raise funds to provide help for those struggling with mental health and addiction issues. To reserve your ticket or table today, click here!
Stress is a Mindset — Rachel Strabley
Be sure to join Us Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 11:30 am for our monthly luncheon to hear Rachel Strabley speak on "Stress is a Mindset," at Langley's Restaurant at Great Neck Country Club, $25 for all registered, and $30 for walk-ins includes gratuity and tax. In this engaging presentation, Rachel will lead insightful discussions and hands-on activities to demonstrate how hypnosis can effectively reduce anxiety, enhance relaxation, and promote a positive mindset. Attendees will walk away with practical strategies to easily incorporate hypnosis into their daily lives, empowering them to take control of their stress and cultivate a more peaceful, balanced life. She believes this topic will resonate well with the audience and provide valuable tools for managing stress in today’s fast-paced world.
*Registration closes at 9am on the Monday before the luncheon. * Remember to bring cash for the 50/50. Your fun ticket purchase at lunch on Wednesday, funds our Network operations, community and charitable engagement activities, and our scholarships! $1 each ticket, no limit. * Member Benefit: Members (only) may place their business info on the Members Info Table.
Have you thought about joining Mastermind? Open House Friday, February 21, (details TBD). Free to attend, as a benefit of Network membership. Please see overview and timeline below.
Network@Night (N@N) – Hosted by Shelly Martinez at Hall Communications We'll be having a super time... Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 5:30-7:30 pm at our Network@Night, hosted by Shelly Martinez at Hall Communications 40 Cuprak Rd, Norwich, CT 06360. Register and pay online, $10, or cash at door. Tour the station, meet the on air personalities, learn about local marketing & advertising, get information on how you can support MALTA, mingle and network! Hall Communications Norwich-New London, Connecticut is located in Eastern Connecticut, home to Electric Boat, two casinos, the United States Coast Guard Academy and Submarine Base New London. We are the home of: 97.7 WCTY has always been a staple for country fans, signing on in the early late 70’s as one of the first FM Country Stations in New England. 98.7 WNLC- Classic Rock features Aerosmith, AC/DC, Pearl Jam 100.9 K-HITS-FM which is our Classic Hits station that focuses on Billy Joel, Madonna, Elton John, the Eagles and the more pop side of the 80’s rock arena. WICH-1310 AM and on translator 94.5 FM has long served the community for over 75 years with music, news, weather updates and talk. Mid-day host Stu Bryer has held court for over 50 years on the station and played a huge part in its success
Coffee & Connections – Filomena's Restaurant, Waterford, CT Start your day with us... Wednesday, March 5th 2025 at 8:45-9:45 am at our Coffee & Connections, at Filomena's Restaurant, 262 Boston Post Road, Waterford, CT. No attendance fee, no registration needed, pay for your own food/beverage. You're invited to an informal gathering to exchange information and leverage your contacts in a relaxed setting! Bring your business cards, flyers and QR codes to exchange. Looking to network without all the formality? Join us for an hour! Coffee, tea and conversation await! Questions Email gina@ginajohnson.co or mwganotti@alz.org
Effective Advertising at an Affordable Rate! All Ads are Purchased for One Year and Will Be Active for 12 Full Months!
For website and newsletter ads and info click here.
If you need an ad for only one or two months for a special event, please contact Judy Ricketts-White jwhite5506@sbcglobal.net
Network @ Night (N@N) – Self-Defense Demonstration & Discussion, hosted by Lisa Maffeo We'll be having a super time... Thursday, March 13, 2025, 5:30-8:00 pm at our Network@Night, Self-Defense Demonstration & Discussion hosted by Lisa Maffeo. Register and pay online, $10, or cash at door. Learn about self-defense at this demonstration & discussion hosted by Lisa Maffeo and Signature Properties. Light snacks and refreshments will be served. This event will benefit Network Scholarships and Safe Futures.
Networking Program — Gratitude
Be sure to join Us Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 11:30 am for our monthly luncheon Networking Program focused on Gratitude at Langley's Restaurant at Great Neck Country Club, $25 for all registered, and $30 for walk-ins includes gratuity and tax. This Networking program is focused on Gratitude and will begin with a warm welcome from our President Alyssa Tumolo. We will emphasize the importance of acknowledging those who have helped us along our journeys. At this special networking luncheon, we will celebrate not just professional milestones, but the relationships that make those achievements possible. This will set the stage for engaging discussion about the role of gratitude in fostering meaningful connections within our Network and community. Throughout the luncheon, guests will be invited to participate in interactive activities designed to spark conversation and reflection. At each table there will be questions for discussion focusing on ways we are filled with gratitude. One highlight is a “Smile Collector,” where attendees write notes of appreciation honoring and showcasing mentors, colleagues, or friends who have made a difference in their lives, as well as writing anything that currently makes you smile. Members and guests will leave not just with business cards but with a renewed sense of purpose, eager to cultivate gratitude in their networks. We hope this experience lingers in your hearts and minds—a reminder of the incredible connections forged through appreciation and support, echoing long after everyone leaves the luncheon.
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