Submitted by Doreen Staskelunas, Haddam Senior Center Activities Director
(October 30, 2026) — We are quickly approaching the holiday season with Halloween coming up on the 31st, Thanksgiving on November 26th, Hanukkah beginning on December 4th and Christmas on December 25th! Buckle up, because here we go! (See the full newsletter below).
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Before I get into all the fun things planned at the Center, I want to highlight a wonderful event in partnership with Higganum Hometown Market. The owner, Adam Abdullah, is offering FREE breakfast sandwiches at his store (in the center of Higganum) to ALL Haddam seniors, on Thursday, November 5, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Stop by, grab a sandwich and check out all the wonderful offerings he has in-store from fresh baked goods, to prepared meals, a wonderful deli and meat counter! We are lucky to have Higganum Hometown Market in town and grateful for Adam’s generosity to our seniors!
Attached are all the fun things we have in store for November, with highlights below:
Tuesday, November 3rd at 11:30 a.m. – Sherry Carlson from CRAHD will be here for our monthly Blood Pressure Clinic. This is a drop-in event. Advanced registration is not required.
Monday, November 9th at 12:00 Noon – Our monthly Pizza and a Movie is “Mrs. Doubtfire” starring Robin Williams and Sally Field.
Tuesday, November 10th 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 Noon – Jason from Nutmeg Pharmacy will be here for our next vaccination clinic. He will be offering flu and Covid 19 vaccinations. Advanced reservation is not required.
Thursday, November 12th at 12:30 p.m. – Phil Devlin returns for a fun conversation about our 20th president, James Garfield, and his connection to Haddam!
Friday, November 13th at 11:00 a.m. – Stacey Hathaway will be here for our “Mini-Spa Manicures.” Space is limited, so call or email the Senior Center to reserve a spot. The cost is $20 for the manicures.
Tuesday, November 17th at 12:00 Noon – It is our annual Thanksgiving Luncheon Presented by The Kitchen at Futures Inc. Space is limited, so please register early for this festive luncheon. The cost is $4.50.
Monday, November 23rd at 1:00 p.m. – Cathy from “Cathy & Company Botanical Designs” returns for another fun floral workshop where we will be creating a Thanksgiving centerpiece for you to take home. The cost of the event is $25 for Haddam Seniors/$35 for non-resident Seniors. This event also requires advanced reservation so that we ensure there are enough materials for all.
Tuesday, November 24th at 1:00 p.m. – Mobile Hearing Solutions will be back for more hearing screenings, hearing aid maintenance, and counseling.
Thursday, November 26th and Friday, November 27th – The Haddam Senior Center will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Monday, November 30th at 12:30 p.m. – We will celebrate our friends with November birthdays! Join us for a delicious cake baked by our own Carol Liebman. It is not to be missed!
Monday, November 30th at 1:00 p.m. – Our Mystery Book Club will hold our monthly book discussion. The book club is open to all, and we would love to have you join us!
Thank you to everyone who has been logging in to our electronic system, Schedules Plus, and signing up for daily lunches and events! We are making great progress in getting everyone on board, and I appreciate your patience as we continue the process.
SchedulesPlus One Sheet Training Document 10-2026
I have attached step by step instructions (above) with screenshots to help you log in from home, and I am available for one on one sessions for anyone who wants additional training or to have any questions answered. This is a big endeavor and everyone has been wonderful and curious, which has made transitioning much easier. The goal is to be fully transitioned to the electronic system by the new year.
Lastly, I have included a one sheet community resource page (above) that includes helpful information on local resources for Seniors. It’s a work in progress, so let me know if I missed anything. I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving with all of those you hold dear.
