You can join us for our upcoming Fall session.
November 1-3 11:30-6:00
November 15-17 11:30-6:00
For more information:
Call (860) 391-8735
Email: info@priveswissfitness.com
ALL ABOUT APPLES EXHIBIT AT THE ALLIS-BUSHNELL HOUSE MUSEUM
with SPECIAL EVENT FOR FAMILIES ON OCTOBER 5
The Madison Historical Society’s Allis-Bushnell House Museum, 853 Boston Post Rd, Madison, is open to visitors free of charge on the first and third Saturday of every month, from 11 am to 1 pm. This autumn, in its hearth kitchen room, the Museum will feature an exhibit entitled “All About Apples.” This exhibit will celebrate apples and all the comfort and seasonality they invoke. Along with locally published recipes from different historical periods in Madison, the MHS’s historic kitchen gadgets related to apples and baking will be on display with artworks that feature apples as their theme.
The Society invites children of all ages to a related special event on October 5 from 11 am to 1 pm. Kids’ activities will include apple and pumpkin crafts, apple stamping, and more. Refreshments will be served, and parents and grandparents are encouraged to attend with their children.
Delicious meals of pumpkin muffins, roast turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, turnips, green beans, cranberry sauce, ending with home baked apple or pumpkin pie. Reservations required for all dine in and take out meals by Noon, November 1.
Are you ready to transform your body and mind through self-love? The Self-Love Slim Down is a 4-week journey that helps you embrace your body, build a healthy relationship with food, and release weight with kindness. Through guided hypnosis, you'll learn to eat only when hungry, stop when pleasantly full, and find motivation to move with joy. This program is designed to empower you to love yourself as you are, while gently guiding your body to where it wants to be. Rediscover the power of self-love and start your journey toward a healthier, happier you today!
This free webinar with Cheryl Smith, CEO of Dewlyn Nonprofit Services, provides a high-level overview of the online spaces available for major sources of funding and nonprofit resources. Divided into three sections, the discussion addresses the following objectives: 1) the best grant databases and websites, 2) where to locate corporate sponsors, and 3) nonprofit resources to help you further your mission. Attendees will learn to determine program eligibility for grants, quickly locate potential corporate sponsors, identify the different types of grant procurement documents and when to use each, and navigate the broad field of nonprofit resources. 
Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT specifically have rapidly become valuable tools to make small businesses more creative and efficient. In this free webinar, SCORE mentor and technology expert Charlie Morris will review the current state-of-the-art AI tools focusing on ChatGPT’s capabilities. He will highlight specific use cases for ChatGPT in the small business environment. Discussion will include: how ChatGPT works; how ChatGPT can help a small business to be more creative and efficient; ChatGPT’s limitations and weaknesses; and other emerging AI tools and what they will mean for small businesses. Pre-registration is required. Attendees will receive a link to an on-demand video and the presentation pdf after the webinar.Thursday November 7th, it's empowHer Happy Hour at Donahue's! From 4:00-8:00 PM, enjoy cocktails, apps, and dinner while supporting a great cause.
Are you ready to transform your body and mind through self-love? The Self-Love Slim Down is a 4-week journey that helps you embrace your body, build a healthy relationship with food, and release weight with kindness. Through guided hypnosis, you'll learn to eat only when hungry, stop when pleasantly full, and find motivation to move with joy. This program is designed to empower you to love yourself as you are, while gently guiding your body to where it wants to be. Rediscover the power of self-love and start your journey toward a healthier, happier you today!
Kickstart your morning with great company and good conversations!
Join us for a relaxed November Networking Chamber event hosted by Harbor Chase in Madison, where you can catch up with familiar faces and make new connections with local businesses. Enjoy delicious breakfast bites and drinks as we come together for a productive morning of mingling, idea-sharing, and strengthening our local business network.
Plus, don’t miss your chance to win a special Chamber raffle! Two lucky attendees will be chosen as featured speakers at our first Chamber Connect of the new year in January 2025. Grow your connections and start your day with us!
We look forward to seeing you there!
🌸 Spread the love! 🌼 This Thursday November 14th, it's empowHer Happy Hour at Donahue's!
✌️From 4:00-8:00 PM, enjoy cocktails, apps, and dinner while supporting a great cause.
✨ Buy a $5 drink special and help support Women & Family Life Center.
Cheers to making a difference together! 🥂💖
which we will explore the sacred aspect of biodiversity and our role in preventing biodiversity collapse.
Though most of us are familiar with Lectio Divina (reading, meditating, praying and contemplating scripture) we are less familiar with Visio Divina, the use of imagery as the focus of contemplation. This is common practice in the Eastern Orthodox Church where icons are an integral part of the Liturgy and are used as a focus for prayer in private life.
Icons (Greek for image) are considered “Windows to the Divine.” We will use Angela’s icons of threatened and endangered species on exhibit in the Mary C. Daly RSM Art Gallery (November 3 – December 15) to reveal a more complete image of the Divine, one in which all of Creation is in the image of the Creator, not just humans. We will focus on the icons contemplatively, to stir our empathy and imaginations and explore
and commit to actions to stop the collapse of biodiversity.
ALL ABOUT APPLES EXHIBIT AT THE ALLIS-BUSHNELL HOUSE MUSEUM
with SPECIAL EVENT FOR FAMILIES ON OCTOBER 5
The Madison Historical Society’s Allis-Bushnell House Museum, 853 Boston Post Rd, Madison, is open to visitors free of charge on the first and third Saturday of every month, from 11 am to 1 pm. This autumn, in its hearth kitchen room, the Museum will feature an exhibit entitled “All About Apples.” This exhibit will celebrate apples and all the comfort and seasonality they invoke. Along with locally published recipes from different historical periods in Madison, the MHS’s historic kitchen gadgets related to apples and baking will be on display with artworks that feature apples as their theme.
The Society invites children of all ages to a related special event on October 5 from 11 am to 1 pm. Kids’ activities will include apple and pumpkin crafts, apple stamping, and more. Refreshments will be served, and parents and grandparents are encouraged to attend with their children.
The virtual book discussion will be facilitated by Mercy by the Sea Program Director Karin A. Nobile. The program is meant for all who love scripture, who seek to expand their understanding of the heart of God, and who care about Earth’s future. The conversation will be interactive; participants will be able to ask the author questions.
Are you ready to transform your body and mind through self-love? The Self-Love Slim Down is a 4-week journey that helps you embrace your body, build a healthy relationship with food, and release weight with kindness. Through guided hypnosis, you'll learn to eat only when hungry, stop when pleasantly full, and find motivation to move with joy. This program is designed to empower you to love yourself as you are, while gently guiding your body to where it wants to be. Rediscover the power of self-love and start your journey toward a healthier, happier you today!
Join our fabulous bartenders for a Holiday Cocktail Class.
Wednesday, November 20 | 6:30 p.m.
Engage with our bartenders in this interactive cocktail class where you’ll leave with the skills to wow your friends at your holiday “in-home” gathering. Our team will teach you how to make two cocktails – one of our signature cocktails and a classic cocktail. You’ll learn some techniques, try your hand at mixing and shaking, sample your cocktails, and enjoy some small snackable bites.
Takeaways: Each cocktail class attendee will leave with their own stainless steel cocktail shaker and the recipe cards to recreate their cocktails at home.
Duration: 90 minutes
Location: This class will take place in a private event space.
Maximum Capacity: 30
Ticket Price: $75 inclusive per person
EventBrite ticketing fees additional.
Please join us this month as we welcome, Christy Pyatt, a certified laughter yoga instructor and wellness advocate dedicated to spreading joy and positivity.
With a passion for holistic health, Christy combines laughter, movement, and mindfulness to create uplifting experiences that foster connection and resilience.
Christy believes in the transformative power of laughter as a tool for stress relief and emotional well-being. Through her engaging classes, she empowers participants to embrace the lighter side of life, cultivating happiness and community.
Christy will lead us in a laughter yoga session after her presentation; no equipment required, so just bring yourself, your friends, and your neighbors, and come join the fun!
When she’s not leading laughter yoga sessions for the Happiness Club, Christy enjoys exploring nature and sharing moments of joy with friends and family.
Join us on November 21st as we kick off the Shop Small shopping season in downtown Madison before the holiday rush!
Hosted by Creations, this evening will be filled with great food, drinks, and holiday shopping fun.
What to Expect:
This is a perfect chance to connect with fellow business owners, meet new people from the community, and support local shops as we head into the holiday season. Bring a guest, bring your holiday spirit, and let’s kick off the season together!
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Whether you are a planner or a procrastinator, having a strong and up-to-date estate plan should be at the top of your to-do list. In addition to providing the peace of mind of knowing your final wishes will be legally documented, an estate plan provides a road map for your loved ones to know how to care for you if you are no longer able to care for yourself and/or your financial and legal affairs.
Susan Powell Fine Art, Madison CT
November 22 – January 18, 2025
Opening Reception - Friday, November 22, 5-8 pm
Celebrate the season at Susan Powell Fine Art’s Annual Holiday Show, presenting an exceptional collection from award-winning artists and new talent. Discover striking, one-of-a-kind paintings that capture the diversity of realism—each ready to become the next standout in any collection.
Join us for an opening reception on Friday, November 22, from 5–8 pm, with hors d’oeuvres, wine, and the opportunity to meet the artists in person.
This year’s exhibition showcases 75 captivating oils and pastels by 30 renowned artists, including Thomas Adkins, Kathy Anderson, Carol Arnold, Del-Bourree Bach, Patt Baldino, Nancy Bass, Julie Beck, Kevin Beers, Peter Bergeron, Zufar Bikbov, Kelly Birkenruth, Paul Brahms, David Dunlop, Vincent Giarrano, Sue Gilkey, Alison Hill, Tom Hughes, Eric Jacobsen, Jim Laurino, Laura Grace Mastrangelo, Anne McGrory, Jonathan McPhillips, Jim McVicker, Leonard Mizerek, Stan Moeller, Cora Ogden, Larry Preston, Deborah Quinn-Munson, Jeanne Rosier Smith, Kyle Stuckey, and Laura Westlake.
The show features a rich variety of subjects, including landscapes, seascapes, marine scenes, birds, cows, still lifes, florals, figurative works, and scenes from Europe and New York City. Styles range from traditional realism and impressionism to contemporary.
The Gallery is located at 679 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT. The show continues through January 18, 2025. Hours are Tues-Sat 11-5 and any day by appointment. For more information please call 203 318-0616, email susanpowellfineart@gmail.com or visit our website at www.susanpowellfineart.com.
Reception 6:30 - 9 PM, November 22 (Food and Wine)
As 2024 ends, the world trembles with war, racism, health, and climate change catastrophes. Yet, we hope that compassion, empathy, and love still exist. At Spectrum we explore this in the Holiday Exhibit, Let There Be Love! Discover fine art and photography by established and emerging artists, with the Artisans Store brimming with seasonal pottery, glass, fiber, home décor, jewelry, gift cards, and handmade ornaments on our 6-foot holiday tree. Show runs through Jan 11. Voted Best Gallery and Best Jewelry Store on the Shoreline, Spectrum is also a recent Finalist in the statewide CT Magazine Best of Poll. Located at 61 Main St., Centerbrook, CT. Regular Hours: Wed-Sat (12-6pm) and Sun (12-5pm). Between December 7-23, Gallery is open Sats. 12-6pm; Suns. 12-5pm and on Dec 24, 11am-2pm. (860) 767-0742 and spectrumartgallery.org. Shop online at SpectrumAnytime.com with shipping throughout U.S. Follow on social media at facebook.com/spectrumartgallery, instagram.com/spectrumartgallery, x.com/spectrum_ct, and youtube.com/@spectrumgallery6211
The Madison Historical Society’s History Book Group will meet on Tuesday, November 26, at 6 pm at the Madison Center for History and Culture at Lee’s Academy, 14 Meetinghouse Lane, on the Madison green. This month’s book is Stone by Stone: The Magnificent History in New England’s Stone Walls by Robert M. Thorson. This month’s meeting will be hosted by Robert Barnett, and the public is welcome to participate. The History Book Group meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month. Participants are invited to attend in person, on the lower level of Lee’s Academy, or by Zoom. For more information, please visit https://www.madisonhistory.org/mhs-history-book-group/
Give thanks for a year with family and friends. This year we continue our tradition of offering Thanksgiving to-go and our traditional Grand Buffet. The Wharf Restaurant & Bar will open for dinner, offering Thanksgiving menu specials beginning at 4 p.m.
Thanksgiving Grand Buffet: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
PRICING: Adults $102 | Children $45. Pricing is exclusive of gratuity and sales tax.
Thanksgiving Grand Buffet will be held in our Waterfront Ballroom and the Restaurant overlooking the Sound. Enjoy a variety of stations to include soups and salads including New England Clam Chowder, Raw Bar with jumbo shrimp, oysters, and littleneck clams, holiday Carving Station featuring Turkey, Prime Rib, hot buffet items, and holiday pies, apple cider tartlets, cakes, cookies.
Full Menu
All you care to eat Thanksgiving Day Buffet.
DISPLAY
Artisanal Cheese Display
Seasonal Fresh Fruit Display
Smoked Salmon, Dill Cream Cheese, Red Onion, Egg, Capers, Evo, Crostini
Mezze Platter with Tabbouleh, Artichoke, Seasonal Veggies, mixed olives, Radishes, Feta, Radish, House made Hummus, Muhammara & Roasted Pita
Bread Display
RAW BAR CHILLED DISPLAY
Raw Bar Selection including Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, Local Littleneck Clams, Oysters
Champagne Mignonette, Cocktail Sauce, Lemon, Tabasco
SALAD SELECTIONS
Waldorf Salad
Classic Caesar Salad with Garlic Croutons and Shaved Parmesan Cheese
Cobb Salad: Field Greens, Cucumber, Tomatoes, Mandarin, Carrot, Green Beans, Cider Vinaigrette
Candy Cane Beets, Pickled Red Onions, Balsamic Vinaigrette
CHOICES OF SOUP
Roasted Butternut Bisque, Chives Crème Fraiche
New England Clam Chowder, Chives
CHEF ATTENDED STATION
Sage Roasted Turkey Breast, Giblet Gravy, Fresh Cranberry Sauce
Roast Prime Rib of Beef, Natural Jus, Horseradish Crema
HOT SELF-SERVE STATION
Grilled Atlantic Salmon, Baby Spinach, Confit Tomato & fennel, Basil Evo
Seafood Paella
Chicken Marsala, Wild Mushrooms, Marsala Wine Sauce
Penne Pasta, Three Cheese Tomato Sauce
Ginger Baby Carrots & Green Beans
Thyme Scented Roasted Fall Squash
Garlic Whipped Yukon Potatoes
Candied Sweet Potatoes
Traditional Stuffing
Roasted Brussels Sprouts, fig-onion balsamic jam
DESSERT STATION
Pumpkin Pie Tartlets, Apple Crisp Tartlets, Pecan Pie tartlets, Macaron Tower
Chocolate Mousse Cups with Fresh Berries (GF), Mini Carrot Cake Roll
Mini Berry Pavlova (Gf), Assorted Cheesecakes, Mini Assorted Eclairs
Chocolate Chip Cookies (Classic & Vegan), Mini Chocolate Cake,
Fall Harvest Cake (Dairy Free)
Reservations are pre-paid. Cancelations available until 11/25/24. Large Party Questions, please call 203-350-0014.
Thanksgiving to-go
- Online Ordering Opens soon. Visit website for more details
- Orders must be placed by Monday, November 25, 2024 for pick up Wednesday, November 27.
Discount Wheel up to 30% off your entire purchase! Books, Handcrafted Jewelry, Apparel, Crafts and so much more!!! Holidate with a book already wrapped for your favorite booklover!
Savage Pianos Dueling Pianos returns, Friday, November 29, 2024.
**Back by Popular Demand**
Join us for a fantastic evening of dueling pianos featuring the talent from Savage Pianos. This troupe joins us from New York City…they play at a variety of restaurants throughout the Northeast and we are bringing them to Madison! The audience creates the playlist and the pianists make it come alive – they’re funny, spontaneous, creative and super talented!
This event will take place in our waterfront ballroom on the second floor of the hotel.
Be a part of the MADISON holiday spirit this year!
The Madison Chamber is excited to invite businesses, organizations, and families to join in Madison's festive celebrations and events.
Your participation ensures downtown Madison sparkles during the holiday season as visitors, friends, and families come together to explore, shop, and dine. Help us support local businesses and bring joy to the community by contributing a wreath to decorate our charming town.
Join us on November 30th to visit with Santa as we kick off Shop Small Saturday and the holiday shopping season. Your contribution not only supports Madison’s initiative to make our downtown a special place to live, visit, and work but also spreads the magic of the holidays!
The Madison Historical Society will participate in Small Business Saturday by hosting an open house at its historic house museum, the Allis-Bushnell House, located at 853 Boston Post Road, Madison, on Saturday, November 29, from 11 am to 2 pm. Admission is free.
Visitors are invited to stop by and enjoy the house museum and explore our holiday gift shop. The house's lower-level rooms, each with distinct period architectural features, are decorated with period furniture, domestic implements, decorative arts, and paintings that illustrate life in the house as it was during colonial days, the Revolutionary War period, the Civil War period, and the Colonial Revival era. Visitors are invited to tour the home and its Annex on their own, and docents will be available to answer questions and provide further information.
This year, the MHS will also offer a holiday shop where visitors can purchase gifts for the history lovers on their list. Books, note cards, posters, and other unique items will be available for all ages.
The MHS warmly welcomes all Madison residents and visitors from near and far. Complimentary seasonal refreshments will be available for all.