Calling all Vendors!
We are excited to announce that we will once again host the St. Raphael’s Christmas Fair. We are looking for the area's finest vendors to be a part of Saint Raphael Parish's 2026 Christmas Fair.
<a href="https://www.saintann-parish.com/church/Christmas%20Spectacular/documents/Christmas%20Spec%20poster%2012.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Saturday, December 5, 2026 
9 AM to 3 PM 
St. Ann Church Parish Center</a>

The price for an 8' x 6' spot is $55.00. This is a popular annual event that is fun, friendly and family oriented.

We will have raffles, Santa, bakery items and Christmas joy.

This is a very popular event and these slots fill up fast. The main room is usually full by the end of August. Please note that you are not guaranteed a spot until the completed contract and payment are received by the Church secretary.
If you are interested, please contact Maureen at <a href="mailto:mhanson808@gmail.com" target="_blank">mhanson808@gmail.com</a> for a contract and guidelines.

Local Event: Saint Raphael Parish's 2026 Christmas Fair

New Haven County

Orange

Connecticut

Saint Raphael Parish's 2026 Christmas Fair

Calling all Vendors!
We are excited to announce that we will once again host the St. Raphael’s Christmas Fair.  We are looking...

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Milford Public Library

Confused or overwhelmed as to what Medicare plan to enroll in for 2027?&nbsp; Losing your current plan? Let us take the stress out of your decision-making process.
On October19th, 2026, from 1:00-4:00 pm, The Milford Library is hosting a Medicare Workshop for anyone that is or will be Medicare eligible on or before January 1, 2027.This Workshop will not only be reviewing key Medicare Plans available for 2027, but we will assist you in your actual enrollment. And no worries, we can help you with either a Supplement or a Medicare Advantage plan.The choice is always yours.
Our Workshop will commence with an overview of the market and move quickly on to actual details of key plans for the first hour.&nbsp; After this initial hour we will have enrollment assistance available throughout the next 2 hours and/or via appointment.&nbsp; Please feel free to come any time throughout the scheduled Workshop.&nbsp; One-on-one assistance after the first hour wil be done in order of your request via sign-up sheets. Should you wish to bring your own laptop to look up your drugs or providers, please feel free to do so.&nbsp;
Your host will be Ms. Susan Stokes of Medicare-NeedHelp? Assisting&nbsp;in the Product Overview discussion will be the Regional Managers from AETNA and Anthem.
As a licensed and certified broker with all the key Medicare carriers in Connecticut, Ms Stokes has long been servicing our senior community. Feel free to contact Ms.Stokes at any time for further information or to schedule a free consultation.
Questions? Contact Ms.Stokes at 203-710-7686 or&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="mailto:skstokes26@gmail.com">skstokes26@gmail.com</a>
We Educate, We Listen, We Care. We are the agency with a Heart.
Disclaimer:&nbsp; We do not offer every plan in area.&nbsp; Currently we reppresent 8 carriers who have many plans in Ct.&nbsp; Further, we are not affiliated with any federal arm of Medicare.&nbsp; Should you wish to explore additional options, feel free to contact 1-800- Medicare for additional information.

Local Event: Medicare Workshop

Medicare Workshop

Confused or overwhelmed as to what Medicare plan to enroll in for 2027?  Losing your current plan? Let us take the stress out...

St Ann Church

Jim Lambert walks through the 2027 Aetna plans and answers your questions. Covering the pros and cons.
Who should attend? Anyone whose plan was terminated, and anyone on a current Aetna plan who wants to check if a smarter option exists for 2027.
No matter what plan you have now, it makes sense to attend one of Jim's other Medicare events.
We offer a variety of live workshops and locations, as well as webinars and 1-on-1 meetings at my Milford office. Visit MedicareJim.com for a list of all meetings or call 203-878-4598.Other Aetna Workshops:Wed, Oct 21 at 6:30 PM, Webinar online, meetn.com/medicare4u 
Thurs, Oct 22 at 6:30 PM, Total Mortgage Building, 185 Plains Rd, Milford 
Tues, Oct 27 at 1:00 PM, Orange Community Center, 525 Orange Center Rd, Orange
We do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 7 organizations which offer 17 products in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE to get information on all of your options.

Local Event: Aetna 2027 plans: the good, the bad, and what to ask.

Aetna 2027 plans: the good, the bad, and what...

Jim Lambert walks through the 2027 Aetna plans and answers your questions. Covering the pros and cons.
Who should attend?...

Aetna 2027 plans: the good, the bad, and what to ask.

Webinar - Aetna 2027 plans from your couch, live online.

No driving, no parking, just log in from home. Jim Lambert walks you through the 2027 Aetna plans live and answers your questions, covering the pros and cons.
Who should attend? Anyone whose plan was terminated, and anyone on a current Aetna plan who wants to check if a smarter option exists for 2027.
Wed, Oct 21 at 6:30 PM 
Webinar online, meetn.com/medicare4u
No matter what plan you have now, it makes sense to attend one of Jim's other Medicare events.
We offer a variety of live workshops and locations, as well as webinars and 1-on-1 meetings at my Milford office. Visit MedicareJim.com for a list of all meetings or call 203-878-4598.Other Aetna Workshops:Mon, Oct 19 at 6:30 PM, St. Ann's Church Parish Hall, 501 Naugatuck Ave, Milford 

Thurs, Oct 22 at 6:30 PM, Total Mortgage Building, 185 Plains Rd, Milford 
Tues, Oct 27 at 1:00 PM, Orange Community Center, 525 Orange Center Rd, Orange
We do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 7 organizations which offer 17 products in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE to get information on all of your options.

Local Event: Another Medicare enrollment, more confusing plans. Let, Jim guide you.

Another Medicare enrollment, more confusing...

No driving, no parking, just log in from home. Jim Lambert walks you through the 2027 Aetna plans live and answers your...

Another Medicare enrollment, more confusing plans. Let, Jim guide you.

Total Mortgage Building's Conference Room -  185 Plains Rd, Milford

Enrollment ends December 7th. Jim Lambert walks through the 2027 Aetna plans and answers your questions, covering the pros and cons.
Who should attend? Anyone whose plan was terminated, and anyone on a current Aetna plan who wants to check if a smarter option exists for 2027.
Thurs, Oct 22 at 6:30 PM 
Total Mortgage Building, 185 Plains Rd, Milford, CT
Don't wait until the deadline. It makes sense to attend one of Jim's other Medicare events too.
We offer a variety of live workshops and locations, as well as webinars and 1-on-1 meetings at my Milford office. Visit MedicareJim.com for a list of all meetings or call 203-878-4598.Other Aetna Workshops:Mon, Oct 19 at 6:30 PM, St. Ann's Church Parish Hall, 501 Naugatuck Ave, Milford 
Wed, Oct 21 at 6:30 PM, Webinar online, meetn.com/medicare4u 

Tues, Oct 27 at 1:00 PM, Orange Community Center, 525 Orange Center Rd, Orange
We do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 7 organizations which offer 17 products in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE to get information on all of your options.

Local Event: Time is counting down for you to apply for Medicare plans.

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Time is counting down for you to apply for Medicare plans.

Okay Folks – A breath of fresh air has landed.A new Medicare Advantage carrier, Devoted, is entering into Connecticut for 2027. Though new to CT, nationwide they ranked 8th
in total MA membership, and have 91% of their members in plans ranked 5 Stars for Customer Service.
On October 23, 2026, from 2:00 - 3:30 pm, the Milford Library is proud to be holding a Medicare Sales Seminar with Natalie Araniti, Broker Manager of Devoted.This meeting is being facilitated by Susan Stokes, a local, certified Broker representing Devoted.
 Please join us.This meeting is indeed a Must for all those eligible for Medicare.
Questions? Contact Ms. Stokes at 203-710-7686 or <a href="https://about:blank" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">skstokes26@gmail.com</a>
 We Educate, We Listen, We Care.We are the agency with a Heart.
Disclaimer: We do not offer every plan in your area. Currently we represent 8 organizations which have 56 Medicare products in your area. You may contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program for help with plan choices.

Local Event: Devoted:  A New Medicare Advantage Plan in CT!

Devoted:  A New Medicare Advantage Plan in CT!

Okay Folks – A breath of fresh air has landed.A new Medicare Advantage carrier, Devoted, is entering into Connecticut for 2027....

Jay Estate

<img src="https://jayheritagecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Balloon-300x200.jpg">Jay Day is our classic fall family festival held annually at the 23-acre award-winning Jay Estate with offerings for everyone! Join us on Sunday, October 25 from 11am - 3pm. New this year in honor of the Montgolfier Brothers invention of the hot-air balloon in 1783 - you guessed it - learn all about the thermodynamics of these beautiful aircrafts from <a href="https://www.libertyballoon.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Liberty Balloon Company</a>. Enjoy outdoor activities and old-fashioned entertainment as we commemorate America 250 with a very special chance to see authentic centuries-old artifacts of the Revolutionary War at the historic first home of patriot and peacemaker John Jay. <a href="https://youtu.be/1-5rBwbfv08?si=7Y61Jf0fiNcaNAr2" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Watch a video from last year's festival here.&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;
<a href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/b5a7d988-48ca-4a56-bb9b-28da36e2bc0e" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">REGISTER HERE TO AVOID THE LINES.</a>
<img src="https://jayheritagecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Revisit-the-Rev-300x300.jpg">
FAMILY ACTIVITIES
* Silhouette artist <a href="https://www.sweet-silhouette.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Varin Acevado</a> will create heirloom portraits. * Stilt walkers &amp; jugglers ensure super photo ops for the whole family! * Professional facepainters from <a href="https://www.jamesdaniel.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">James Daniel Entertainment </a>will create butterflies and dragons with deft dabs of paint and glitter! * Join the <a href="https://www.ryetroop2.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Rye Boy Scouts Troop 2</a> for boat racing in the reflecting pool * Create your own take-home origami animals with talented volunteers from our Japanese community partners in Harrison. * Try your hand at special geocaching activities in honor of America at 250 highlighting John Jay's role as spymaster during the Revolutionary War. * Make a self-portrait with artist <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellenjingxu/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Jing (Ellen) Xu </a>and ColorWorld. * Learn about robotics and STEAM with <a href="https://www.makeinspires.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">MakeInspires.</a> * Don't miss the rocket show with <a href="https://newyorkcity.madscience.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Mad Science!</a> * Pony rides and the petting zoo are family favorites!

ALL AGES
* Self-guided tours of<a href="https://parks.ny.gov/history/rev-war?utm_campaign=NYSOGS+Parks-RevWar250&amp;utm_source=Google&amp;utm_medium=Search&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23972741403&amp;gbraid=0AAAABD-CRbX_77SLGE4f5AlYAwtMckwIS&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwlsfWBhD4ARIsACL7p1GnNW59-3sZb1eG8wDrPXmniU0OpY52GakfKQTDy-DZfXtRno0_JBwaAnZYEALw_wcB" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> Revisit the Revolution Exhibit</a> at the Jay Mansion. * Self-guided tours of the award-winning Jay Estate Gardens (2022 NYS Nonprofit Excellence, 2023 ICAA Landscape Design, 2026 GCA Historic Preservation). * Nibble on savories from food trucks and local favorites like Cousins Lobster Roll, Jimmy's Soft Serve, Crazy Taco Mex, Food Truck Refinery, Westchester Burger and Mangones Market. * LIVE Music from <a href="https://www.brooklynbluegrass.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Brooklyn Bluegrass Collective</a>. * Horse-drawn Carriage Rides by Pelham Bit Carriages. * Shop for the holidays early or for any occasion - explore gorgeous jewelry, sweaters, fine art photographs, handcrafted Japanese pottery from <a href="https://nslifestyles.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">NS Lifestyles</a>, <a href="https://shopthebeehive.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Beehive</a>, <a href="https://www.crichlowfineart.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Crichlow Fine Art</a>, <a href="https://hirokosceramics.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Hiroko's Ceramics</a> and many more bespoke offerings from our vendors * Learn about 10,000 years of archaeology beneath our feet with Dr. Eugene Boesch.
More activities being added every day! Admission is $50 per family and $20 individual.
Thank you to our Jay Day Co-Chairs Lindsay Bello Martin, Claire Weschler, Jennifer Soliman and Julia Thalhammer and 2026 RCDS Community Engagement Fellow Ellora Shah.&nbsp;
More volunteers welcome! Contact us at <a href="mailto:jayheritagecenter@gmail.com">jayheritagecenter@gmail.com</a> to sign up for a shift.
The Jay Heritage Center (JHC) is a dynamic nonprofit which manages the Jay Estate in Rye, New York. The 23-acre park that they have preserved and interpreted since 1992 is an award-winning culture hub and wildlife refuge on Long Island Sound. Located in the heart of Westchester’s only National Historic Landmark District, the site welcomes visitors April through November to learn about our nation’s flawed yet precious democracy through indoor and outdoor public programs. Offerings about American History feature prominent writers and educators. Free horticulture and birding workshops teach guests about native plants and wildlife. Family-friendly concerts draw hundreds for old-fashioned fun and unplugged enjoyment. The site is a member of NY State's Path Through History and Westchester County's African American Heritage Trail. Sign up to volunteer or access all they offer at <a href="https://jayheritagecenter.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.jayheritagecenter.org</a>
<img src="https://jayheritagecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Vendors-300x300.jpg">

Local Event: Jay Day - Fall Family Festival

Westchester County

New York

Jay Day - Fall Family Festival

Jay Day is our classic fall family festival held annually at the 23-acre award-winning Jay Estate with offerings for everyone!...

Milford Senior Citizen Center

New to us, but not new to Medicare. Devoted Health is already established in states across the country, and now it's expanding into Connecticut. With plans being terminated, this is the moment to see what's changed for 2027. Don't be like the ostrich with its head in the sand, come check it out. Join Jim Lambert to explore if this plan might be right for you. He'll cover the pros and cons, just like he does on all your options.
Wed, Nov 4 at 6:30 PM, Webinar online, meetn.com/medicare4u 
Thurs, Nov 5 at 6:30 PM, St. Ann's Church Parish Hall, 501 Naugatuck Ave, Milford 
Tues, Nov 10 at 1:00 PM, Orange Community Center, 525 Orange Center Rd, Orange 
Mon, Noon, Nov 16 at 6:00 PM, Milford Senior Center, 7 Jepson Dr, Milford ( limited seating, RSVP)
We offer a variety of live workshops and locations, as well as webinars and 1-on-1 meetings at my Milford office. Visit MedicareJim.com to for a list of all meetings or call 203-878-4598 to RSVP.<a href="https://voice.google.com/calls?a=nc,%2B12038784598" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" title="Call +1 203-878-4598 via Google Voice"></a>
We do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 7 organizations which offer 17 products in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE to get information on all of your options.

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Jay Day - Fall Family Festival

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