Join us for Monthly Luncheons, Coffee & Connections, and N@N - Network@Night events. Learn, get inspired, and connect. Whether you’re after new skills, industry talks, or peer networking, there’s something for you.
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8:45 AM - 9:45 AM
Location
Filomena's Restaurant, 262 Boston Post Road, Waterford, CT 06385
Registration
Member Registration – $5.00
Non-member Registration – $5.00
Coffee & Connections – Filomena's Restaurant, Waterford, CT
Start your day with us... on the first Wednesday of the month at 8:45-9:45 am at our Coffee & Connections, at Filomena's Restaurant, 262 Boston Post Road, Waterford, CT. $5 – pay online or at the door, registration optional, coffee included. 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 engage@habitatect.org
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM
Location
Filomena's Restaurant, 262 Boston Post Road, Waterford, CT 06385
Registration
Member Registration – $5.00
Non-member Registration – $5.00
Coffee & Connections – Filomena's Restaurant, Waterford, CT
Start your day with us... on the first Wednesday of the month at 8:45-9:45 am at our Coffee & Connections, at Filomena's Restaurant, 262 Boston Post Road, Waterford, CT. $5 – pay online or at the door, registration optional, coffee included. 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 engage@habitatect.org
October Luncheon: Time Capsule – Bring a Piece of Your History
As we celebrate 50 years of our Women's Network, we're creating a special time capsule filled with memories, stories, and pieces of the women who have shaped our community. The time capsule will be sealed after our 50th Anniversary Gala. We'll add a few final mementos from this milestone celebration, and it will be opened in 2051 as we celebrate our 75th Anniversary.
When: October 21, 2016 11:30am-1:15pm
Where: Little Neck Restaurant & Events at Great Neck Country Club, 28 Lamphere Road, Waterford, CT 06385
We invite you to bring one small item from your past that tells a story about who you are, where you've been, or what has inspired you. Your item can represent a memory, milestone, accomplishment, hobby, family tradition, or simply a moment that makes you smile.
Some ideas include:
A photograph
A favorite recipe
A handwritten note or letter
A ticket stub or event program
A newspaper clipping
A small keepsake or trinket
A business card from your first business or career
A favorite quote
A piece of jewelry with a story
A postcard or travel memento
A club pin, badge, or ribbon
These are just ideas—feel free to bring anything meaningful to you that will help tell your story to the women who open our time capsule 50 years from now.
Together, let's leave a little piece of ourselves for the next generation.
See you there!
Your 50th Anniversary Committee
Registration
Note: If registering early, this price will be reflected in your cart at checkout!
Late Registration - or at the door – $40.00
Member Registration – $30.00
Non-member Registration – $35.00
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.
October Luncheon: Time Capsule – Bring a Piece of Your History
As we celebrate 50 years of our Women's Network, we're creating a special time capsule filled with memories, stories, and pieces of the women who have shaped our community. The time capsule will be sealed after our 50th Anniversary Gala. We'll add a few final mementos from this milestone celebration, and it will be opened in 2051 as we celebrate our 75th Anniversary.
When: October 21, 2016 11:30am-1:15pm
Where: Little Neck Restaurant & Events at Great Neck Country Club, 28 Lamphere Road, Waterford, CT 06385
We invite you to bring one small item from your past that tells a story about who you are, where you've been, or what has inspired you. Your item can represent a memory, milestone, accomplishment, hobby, family tradition, or simply a moment that makes you smile.
Some ideas include:
A photograph
A favorite recipe
A handwritten note or letter
A ticket stub or event program
A newspaper clipping
A small keepsake or trinket
A business card from your first business or career
A favorite quote
A piece of jewelry with a story
A postcard or travel memento
A club pin, badge, or ribbon
These are just ideas—feel free to bring anything meaningful to you that will help tell your story to the women who open our time capsule 50 years from now.
Together, let's leave a little piece of ourselves for the next generation.
See you there!
Your 50th Anniversary Committee
Registration
Note: If registering early, this price will be reflected in your cart at checkout!
Late Registration - or at the door – $40.00
Member Registration – $30.00
Non-member Registration – $35.00
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.
Join us at the New London County Historical Society!
Located inside the historic Shaw Mansion for an evening of networking, conversation, and local history, get an up-close, behind-the-scenes look at the Shaw Mansion while we explore the stories of some of the remarkable women whose contributions helped shape our community.
Where: 11 Blinman Street, New London
When: October 22nd from 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Co-hosted by:
Suzi Schell, Waterford Country School
Beka Ramirez, New London County Historical Society
Majan Pierre, Favorites Bistro Bar
Tickets: $10 per person
Enjoy appetizers, wine, beer & non-alcoholic beverages!
Join us at the New London County Historical Society!
Located inside the historic Shaw Mansion for an evening of networking, conversation, and local history, get an up-close, behind-the-scenes look at the Shaw Mansion while we explore the stories of some of the remarkable women whose contributions helped shape our community.
Where: 11 Blinman Street, New London
When: October 22nd from 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Co-hosted by:
Suzi Schell, Waterford Country School
Beka Ramirez, New London County Historical Society
Majan Pierre, Favorites Bistro Bar
Tickets: $10 per person
Enjoy appetizers, wine, beer & non-alcoholic beverages!
Military Appreciation Luncheon
Featured Speaker: Willow Clauson, USN (Ret.)
The Southeastern Connecticut Women's Network is proud to welcome Patricia Ann "Willow" Clauson, USN (Ret.) as the featured speaker for our Military Appreciation Luncheon on November 18th at Little Neck Waterford, CT
Willow Clauson has dedicated her life to serving others, first through her distinguished military career, and now through her unwavering commitment to the veteran community. A retired Hospital Corpsman First Class in the United States Navy, Willow honorably served our nation for more than 23 years, providing compassionate care, leadership, and support to service members during her military career.
Willow continued her mission of service by founding PinUps For Warriors, Inc. in 2015. As Founder and CEO, she has devoted the past 11 years to supporting veterans, active-duty military members, and their families through outreach, advocacy, education, and programs designed to combat the growing crisis of military suicide. Her organization has become a source of hope, connection, and encouragement for countless individuals who have sacrificed in service to our country.
Willow's passion for helping others extends far beyond her nonprofit work. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration and has earned certification as a DBSA Professional Veteran Peer-to-Peer Outreach Specialist and an ASIST Certified Suicide Prevention Specialist, equipping her with the knowledge and skills to provide meaningful support to veterans facing mental health challenges. She currently serves as the Municipal Veteran Service Officer for the Town of Canterbury, where she assists local veterans in accessing the benefits, resources, and services they have earned through their military service.
In addition, Willow has been a Licensed Massage Therapist for more than 16 years, bringing another dimension of healing and wellness to those she serves. Throughout every chapter of her career, she has remained committed to improving the lives of others through compassion, advocacy, education, and action.
With decades of military service, years of dedicated community leadership, and an unwavering commitment to preventing military suicide, Willow embodies the values of courage, resilience, and selfless service. Her story is one of strength, purpose, and a deep belief that no veteran should ever feel alone.
Join us as we recognize and celebrate the men and women who have served our nation and hear Willow's powerful message of hope, resilience, and the importance of supporting those who have sacrificed so much for our freedoms. We are honored to welcome this remarkable veteran, advocate, and community leader as our featured speaker for this special Military Appreciation Luncheon.
When: November 18th, 2026 11:30am- 1:15pm
Where:Little Neck Restaurant & Events at Great Neck Country Club, 28 Lamphere Road, Waterford, CT 06385
Note: If registering early, this price will be reflected in your cart at checkout!
Late Registration - or at the door – $40.00
Member Registration – $30.00
Non-member Registration – $35.00
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.
Military Appreciation Luncheon
Featured Speaker: Willow Clauson, USN (Ret.)
The Southeastern Connecticut Women's Network is proud to welcome Patricia Ann "Willow" Clauson, USN (Ret.) as the featured speaker for our Military Appreciation Luncheon on November 18th at Little Neck Waterford, CT
Willow Clauson has dedicated her life to serving others, first through her distinguished military career, and now through her unwavering commitment to the veteran community. A retired Hospital Corpsman First Class in the United States Navy, Willow honorably served our nation for more than 23 years, providing compassionate care, leadership, and support to service members during her military career.
Willow continued her mission of service by founding PinUps For Warriors, Inc. in 2015. As Founder and CEO, she has devoted the past 11 years to supporting veterans, active-duty military members, and their families through outreach, advocacy, education, and programs designed to combat the growing crisis of military suicide. Her organization has become a source of hope, connection, and encouragement for countless individuals who have sacrificed in service to our country.
Willow's passion for helping others extends far beyond her nonprofit work. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration and has earned certification as a DBSA Professional Veteran Peer-to-Peer Outreach Specialist and an ASIST Certified Suicide Prevention Specialist, equipping her with the knowledge and skills to provide meaningful support to veterans facing mental health challenges. She currently serves as the Municipal Veteran Service Officer for the Town of Canterbury, where she assists local veterans in accessing the benefits, resources, and services they have earned through their military service.
In addition, Willow has been a Licensed Massage Therapist for more than 16 years, bringing another dimension of healing and wellness to those she serves. Throughout every chapter of her career, she has remained committed to improving the lives of others through compassion, advocacy, education, and action.
With decades of military service, years of dedicated community leadership, and an unwavering commitment to preventing military suicide, Willow embodies the values of courage, resilience, and selfless service. Her story is one of strength, purpose, and a deep belief that no veteran should ever feel alone.
Join us as we recognize and celebrate the men and women who have served our nation and hear Willow's powerful message of hope, resilience, and the importance of supporting those who have sacrificed so much for our freedoms. We are honored to welcome this remarkable veteran, advocate, and community leader as our featured speaker for this special Military Appreciation Luncheon.
When: November 18th, 2026 11:30am- 1:15pm
Where:Little Neck Restaurant & Events at Great Neck Country Club, 28 Lamphere Road, Waterford, CT 06385
Note: If registering early, this price will be reflected in your cart at checkout!
Late Registration - or at the door – $40.00
Member Registration – $30.00
Non-member Registration – $35.00
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.