From 24/7 emergency care, top specialists in primary care, urology, endocrinology, OBGYN and general surgery, to a premier cancer center, and diagnostic imaging and laboratory – there’s one convenient local destination for all your health care needs.
At Shoreline Medical Center, you’ll get the attentive care you need in a beautiful, state-of-the-art medical center.
MiddlesexHealth.org/Shoreline
250 Flat Rock Place, Westbrook, CT
2025 GREATER OLD SAYBROOK CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS
A huge thank you to the volunteer Board of Directors of the Greater Old Saybrook Chamber. They continually offer their time, energy, and talents to make the Greater Old Saybrook Chamber a better organization.
OFFICERS
President: Kara Pachniuk, Nourish + Nosh Nutrition
First Vice-President: Sharon Lewis, AdviCoach
Second Vice-President: Tony Marino, The Rockfall Foundation
Secretary: Sally Ann Lee, Middlesex Health
Treasurer: Brendan Redfield, WollackLewitz
DIRECTORS
Chris Bird, Saybrook Point Resort & Marina
Brett Elliott, The Kate
Kevin Kennedy, Kennedy Real Estate Solutions
Rob Lloyd, Technet Computing
Heather Milardo, The Estuary
Nancy Morin, Custom Designs & Embroidery
Jill Peterson, Pursuit of Pastry
Dave Putnam, Valley Shore YMCA
Chris Reynolds, KC's Contemporary Fashion
Marnie Serksnas, Miranda Creative
Jennifer Waldron, PizzaWorks
Harvey's Beach. Photo by Nicole O'Connor, Nicole O'Connor Photography
Back Row (L-R): Brendan Redfield, Heather Milardo, Kevin Kennedy, Brett Elliott, Rob Lloyd, Chris Bird, Nancy Morin, Tony Marino
Front Row (L-R): Sally Ann Lee, Chris Reynolds, Kara Pachniuk, Jill Peterson, Sharon Lewis
Missing from photo: Dave Putnam, Marnie Serksnas, Jen Waldron
welcome
It is my pleasure to present to you the 2025–2026 Membership Directory and Community Guide of the Greater Old Saybrook Chamber. This publication celebrates the people, businesses, and organizations that make our shoreline region such a vibrant place to live, work, and visit.
Inside, you’ll find a valuable resource filled with trusted local businesses, community highlights, and helpful information. Whether you're a resident seeking local services, a business leader building new connections, or a visitor exploring the charm of our towns, we hope this guide serves as your compass to all that Greater Old Saybrook has to offer.
To our visitors, welcome! We invite you to enjoy our beautiful shoreline, historic charm, diverse shopping and dining, and warm community spirit. We know you’ll feel right at home here.
Use this valuable resource as a guide to local products and services. Greater Old Saybrook Chamber members are listed
in the directory both by category and alphabetically. We encourage you to shop and support local.
We invite you to visit the Chamber office at 1 Main Street, Old Saybrook. Office hours are Mondays through Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Summer weekends are staffed by volunteers.
Stop in–we’d love to see you!
Judy Sullivan Greater Old Saybrook Chamber Executive Director
Inquiries can be directed to:
Greater Old Saybrook Chamber, 1 Main Street, P.O. Box 625, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 860-388-3266 info@oldsaybrookchamber.com
THINGS TO DO things to do
GOLF
SAYBROOK POINT MINI GOLF
Who doesn't enjoy a round of mini golf?
Especially at the beautiful Saybrook Point, where the Connecticut River meets the Long Island Sound. Come on down and enjoy a round with your family and friends. Located at the end of College Street, on the Connecticut River.
Hours of Operation
May 3–Memorial Day
Friday, 5–10 p.m.
Saturday, 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
Sunday, 11 a.m.–8 p.m.
Memorial Day–Labor Day
Daily, 10 a.m.–10 p.m.
After Labor Day–Columbus Day Weekend (Weather Permitting)
Friday, 5–10 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m.–10 p.m.
Sunday, 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
Prices: $7 per round
Mondays are Children’s Day, $5, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Wednesdays are Seniors’ Day, $5, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
FENWICK GOLF COURSE
580 Maple Avenue, Old Saybrook
860-388-2516 | fenwickgolfcourse.com
The Fenwick Golf Course is the oldest public golf course in Connecticut.
Situated on a peninsula at the mouth of the Connecticut River, the Fenwick Golf Course is a links course open for play year-
round, depending on the weather. There are spectacular views of the Connecticut River, Long Island Sound, or the South Cove from every hole. In addition, there are some exceptional examples of historic, shinglestyle, beautifully maintained cottages.
Tee times are required between May 1 and October 31. Anyone can call for a starting time 24 hours in advance at 860-388-2516 after 7 a.m.
HIKE
For trail maps, visit oslt.org/trail-maps or stop at the Chamber office at 1 Main Street in Old Saybrook.
THE PRESERVE
Parking Options: Across from #241 Ingham Hill Road, Old Saybrook; State Parking Lot on Route 152, Westbrook; Intersection of Route 153 and Ingham Hill Road, Essex
The Preserve is a 963-acre forest spanning Old Saybrook, Essex, and Westbrook. It was recognized as the largest remaining unprotected coastal forest
Miniature golf. Photo courtesy of Old Saybrook Economic Development
Fenwick Golf Course, hole 2. Photo courtesy of Old Saybrook Economic Development
between Boston and New York before it was acquired for conservation in 2015. There are many loops and trails in The Preserve, many of which connect to other hiking options in Old Saybrook, like Great Cedars Conservation Area and Clark Community Park.
“There are so many entrances, and miles and miles of loops,” says Old Saybrook resident Jonathan Paradis. With the longest loop being 8 miles, he advises hikers to park at the state parking lot on Route 153 in Westbrook and enter The Preserve there.
Visitors can continue to the neighboring Great Cedars preserves to add more hiking mileage to their adventure.
TOWN OF OLD LYME OPEN SPACE
Various Locations, Old Lyme
The Town of Old Lyme owns seven sizable open space properties, totaling nearly 1,000 acres accessible for hiking and public enjoyment. The town also owns smaller properties, such as the Ferry Landing
GREAT CEDARS CONSERVATION AREA
East: Merritt Lane
West: 155 Ingham Hill Road
Great Cedars provides hundreds of acres of open space suitable for hiking, walking, trail running, and mountain biking. Trails will take you through woodlands along ponds, swampland, and amid Atlantic white cedar trees.
CLARK COMMUNITY PARK
170 Schoolhouse Road, Old Saybrook
Clark Community Park offers 180 acres of lakeside open space along Crystal Lake, including several hiking trails like Bear’s Den Loop, the steep Upper Ledge Trail, and its counterpart, the Lower Ledge Trail.
Wildlife Refuge, which are maintained as natural areas. The town further holds several conservation easements. Please visit oldlyme-ct.gov for more information and trail maps.
KAYAK
NORTH & SOUTH COVE/ LIEUTENANT RIVER
Although the North Cove is an easy body of water to paddle, if you go along the entire trail to South Cove and back, it gets tricky as you have to navigate on the Connecticut River, which has some chop, is windy, and has strong currents.
Drop in at the town dock on Sheffield Street. Unload your kayak and park at the middle school. Once in the water, there are pretty homes, nice marshes to view, and moored boats to paddle past.
If you choose to explore further, head up the river to see the Amtrak trains traversing the river, or head south to South Cove, another sheltered area perfect for pleasant paddling. Going south, you must paddle past the Saybrook Point Resort and Marina. South Cove is terrific to paddle because it is extremely shallow, limiting motorboat access on the water.
The Coves and the Connecticut River are awesome fishing spots for those who fish from kayaks. Throughout the year, striped bass are caught by fishermen along the piers, as well as shad in the spring.
Another beautiful place to kayak is the Lieutenant River in Old Lyme. You’ll find a drop-in point with parking at 17 Shore Road in Old Lyme. Paddle up the Lieutenant River into Old Lyme or west to the Great Island Wildlife Preserve in the Connecticut River.
For more information on kayaks, SUPs, and rentals, visit Black Hall Outfitters in Westbrook and Old Lyme at blackhalloutfitters.com.
BIKE
ROUTE 154 ROUTE 1 LOOP
Follow Route 154 in Old Saybrook through Saybrook Point, across the causeway, past Fenwick Golf Course, Fenwood and Knollwood Beaches, and up to Route 1 for a 10- to 12-mile loop that’s great for cycling or runners looking to get in some long run training.
OLD SAYBROOK/OLD LYME FIGURE-8 RIDE
Start at the Old Saybrook Train Station and cross over the Connecticut River on the Baldwin Bridge Bike Path for a scenic, nearly 50-mile, figure-8-shaped loop through Old Lyme and Old Saybrook. For a map and detailed directions, visit ctbikeroutes.org and select “Old Saybrook” as the starting point.
Photo by Kara Knobelsdorff
THINGS TO DO WALK/RIDE WITH HISTORY
SIEGE OF SAYBROOK FORT HISTORICAL TOUR
Start at the General William Hart House and Stevenson Archives on 350 Main Street.
Add a layer of education to your next bike ride (or long walk) with the Old Saybrook Historical Society’s Siege of Saybrook Fort Historical Tour. This self-guided journey includes 12 stops throughout Saybrook Neck, Saybrook Point, Fenwick, and Warehouse Point, where the siege and battles of the Saybrook Fort and the Pequot War occurred. The flat 7-mile route is ideal for cyclists, but those who wish to take in history on foot can walk the complete tour (the “Full Battle” route) or two shorter segments (The “Fort Siege” path or the “Extended Battle” route).
HISTORICAL SITES SELF-GUIDED TOUR
Enjoy the rich history of Old Saybrook from the train station down to Saybrook Point. Stop in the Chamber office and pick up a copy of the Historic Walking Tour Guide (or call, and have it sent to you). This self-guided walk draws attention to relics of the past, including the abundant old houses and buildings. The architectural styles are varied; however, there are more 18th-century Colonial and 19th-century Federal buildings than you will find in many New England towns. Visit SaybrookHistory.org or stop in the Chamber Office for a detailed map.
WALK
MAIN STREET
Enjoy beautiful Main Street, Old Saybrook. Park at the Old Saybrook Train Station and make your way to North Main Street, heading toward Old Saybrook Center. Follow the red brick sidewalk to the Old Saybrook Fire Department. Stop and sit awhile and enjoy the Town Green. Visit the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center Museum. Enjoy the many shops and eateries along the way. Head back to the train station for an approximate 2-mile loop.
ROUTE 154/CAUSEWAY
Park at Saybrook Point and walk or run the Route 154 causeway to Knollwood Beach and back to tackle a loop that is approximately 5 miles. It will be busy, but worth it. Enjoy the beautiful views. You can’t beat it.
ROGER TORY PETERSON ESTUARY CENTER PRESERVE
100 Lyme Street, Old Lyme
Located on the banks of the Lieutenant River, a tidal tributary of the Connecticut River, with a sunken garden, pollinator plants, and beautiful trees, the Connecticut River estuary is one of the most important ecosystems in the world, and the Lieutenant River is a small but important part of that. Tailored
Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center. Illustration by Bill Dougal
Photo courtesy of Greater Old Saybrook Chamber
THINGS TO DO PICKLEBALL
225 Main Street, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
Phone: 860-395-3152
BOATING
LONG ISLAND SOUND & CONNECTICUT RIVER
Cruise along the Connecticut shoreline on the Long Island Sound or take a voyage up the Connecticut River. Both trips are completely different but have incredible views! Old Saybrook is so fortunate to have both great bodies of water for boating and sailing, offering different experiences for everyone.
Take a Picnic Cruise on the Sound or create a custom trip up the river with Seabird Cruises. Captain Chip Adams’ Dyer 29 is docked at Saybrook Point Marina, making accessing either the Sound or the Connecticut River easy. This classic New England boat is perfect for celebrating a special occasion or taking in a relaxing sunset.
If power boats are not your speed, spend some time sailing at the North Cove Yacht Club. Sailing lessons are offered for kids and adults at this beautiful club, minutes from Main Street. Learn how to trim sails, read the wind, and drive. Equipped for two people, learning on their 420 sailboats is the perfect way to get started in sailing.
Whether you choose the Connecticut River or the Long Island Sound, there’s always a chance to hit the water. Need your boating certification, still? Connecticut Boating Certificates, LLC. offers virtual classes throughout the state. It’s time to get boating!
OLD SAYBROOK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Enjoy an evening of live music on the Old Saybrook Town Green on Wednesday nights starting at 6:30 p.m and on five Friday nights starting at 7 p.m. Bring a blanket and some chairs, pack a picnic, and enjoy a great night of live music. For concert and protocol updates, visit oldsaybrookrec.com. Harvey’s
Beach
Saybrook Town Green
Wed., June 11, 2025, 6:30–8 p.m. — Timmy Maia
Wed., June 18, 2025, 6:30–8 p.m. — I Petty The Fool
Fri., June 20, 2025, 7–8:30 p.m. — Shorebreak
Wed., June 25, 2025, 6:30–8 p.m. — Blade
Wed., July 2, 2025, 6:30–8 p.m. — The Mediums
Fri., July 9, 2025, 7–8:30 p.m. — Jukebox 45 Show Band
Wed., July 16, 2025, 6:30–8 p.m. — Cody Bondra
Fri., July 18, 2025, 7–8:30 p.m. — What It Is
Wed., July 23, 2025, 6:30–8 p.m. — US Coast Guard Band
Wed., July 30, 2025, 6:30–8 p.m. — Avenue Groove
Fri., August 1, 2025, 7–8:30 p.m. — Gracie Day
Wed., August 6, 2025, 6:30–8 p.m. — Old Lyme Town Band
Wed., August 13, 2025, 6:30–8 p.m. — American Honey
Fri., August 15, 2025, 7–8:30 p.m. — Acoustic Mashpit
Wed., August 20, 2025, 6:30–8 p.m. — Nightshift
Fri., August 22, 2025, 7–8:30 p.m. — Kathy Thompson Band
Seabird Cruises. Illustration by Bill Dougal
Inner Light House. Photo by Nate Salter / Mint Drone Shots
dining out
AJ NOODLE BAR
Family-owned noodle bar featuring ramen noodles, fried rice, appetizers, and other Asian fusion cuisine. Dine-in, take-out, and delivery available.
210 Main Street, Old Saybrook 860-339-3660 | ajnoodle.com
ALFORNO TRATTORIA
While the pizza oven remains its heart (where pizza and artisan bread are baked fresh daily), Alforno’s reputation is foremost for using the best local ingredients and featuring ever-changing seasonal menu items. A Tuscan-inspired trattoria, Alforno is a family-friendly restaurant that is friendlyfamily run. Stocks, sauces, fresh pasta, and ravioli are made in-house. The slow-cooked
RESTAURANTS & PROVISIONS
beef and pork roasts—never ground meat—are at the heart of Alforno’s signature Bolognese sauce.
Lunch: Daily, 12–2:30 p.m.;
Dinner: Sunday-Thursday, 5–9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 5–10 p.m.; 1654 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook 860-399-4166 | alforno.net
CUCKOO’S NEST MEXICAN FOOD
Celebrating 50 years in tacos, this dining institution offers Mexican, Tex-Mex, Cajun, and Creole cuisine using the freshest ingredients and providing guests with the most authentic experience possible! Order specialties such as tuna chimichurri, tequila lime shrimp tacos, and Cajun prime rib. Many of the dishes can be prepared vegetarian. Indoor and heated outdoor seating available (weather permitting). Take-out and delivery are also available.
Monday–Thursday, 12–9 p.m.; Friday–Saturday, 12–10 p.m.; Sunday, 12–8 p.m. 1712 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook 860-399-8189 | cuckoosnest.biz
DRIFT RESTAURANT
Nestled in the heart of Essex, Drift offers a picturesque dining experience just moments away from the beautiful Connecticut River. Whether visiting in the summer to enjoy its outdoor patio with stunning water views or cozying up inside during the winter to watch the snow gently fall on the riverbanks, Drift is the perfect spot for any season. Drift in Essex prides itself on offering a seasonally inspired menu and cocktail list, featuring fresh, madefrom-scratch dishes that never use frozen ingredients. Its food and drinks evolve with the seasons, ensuring every visit brings something new and exciting, from vibrant summer flavors to hearty fall favorites like the shrimp meatball entrée. It is committed to using as many local ingredients as possible, partnering with local suppliers like Wave Hill Breads and Pursuit of Pastry to bring the freshest
Fresh Salt, Old Saybrook
Photo by Bread & Beast Photography
flavors to your plate, making each meal a true reflection of New England’s seasonal bounty. Open year-round
Flanders Fish Market is Connecticut’s premier fresh fish and seafood marketplace, restaurant, bar, and caterer, keeping it fresh and family-owned since 1983. Enjoy lunch, brunch, or dinner in one of its dining rooms, outdoor patio, or bar, and pick up fish and prepared items for your next meal on your way home! With award-winning food to suit every taste and exceptional service, Flanders Fish is a shoreline staple named to the Connecticut Restaurant Association’s Hospitality Hall of Fame and mentioned in the New York Times, The Chronicle Boston, Food Network, Rachael Ray Magazine, Coastal Living Magazine, Connecticut Magazine, and more. If you’re looking to party, Flanders has you covered. Its catering team sources only the best ingredients and works to customize every detail to best suit your needs. From intimate dinners to extravagant events, its custom clambake wagons can bring the ocean to you, or you can opt to host your event in its beautifully renovated banquet space.
Market: 10 a.m.–9 p.m.;
Restaurant: 11 a.m.–9 p.m.;
Bar: Sunday–Thursday, 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m.; Friday–Saturday, 11 a.m.–10:30 p.m.;
Open longer seasonally
22 Chesterfield Road, East Lyme 860-739-8866 | flandersfish.com
FRESH SALT AT SAYBROOK POINT RESORT & MARINA
Fresh Salt is more than a restaurant. It is a destination for connection, coastal flavor, and scenic beauty. Nestled where the Connecticut River meets the Long Island Sound, Fresh Salt offers an inviting atmosphere with views as memorable as the meals.
Fresh Salt’s culinary philosophy is rooted in simplicity and excellence. With a commitment to local sourcing, its chefs transform the freshest seasonal ingredients from Connecticut’s farms, waters, and artisans into beautifully crafted dishes. From the iconic lobster roll and creamy New England clam chowder to its awardwinning Sunday brunch, every menu item reflects the vibrant spirit of the shoreline.
Join Fresh Salt for breakfast, lunch, or dinner indoors or on its waterfront patio. At Fresh Salt, every meal is a celebration of local flavor and coastal charm.
2 Bridge Street, Old Saybrook 860-388-1111 | saybrook.com
JOHNNY AD’S
Calling itself the “little seafood restaurant with the big ocean taste,” for over 60 years, Johnny Ad’s offers indoor seating or picnic tables outdoors. Some standout menu items are lobster rolls, scallops, calamari, fish and chips, large gulf shrimp, soft-shell crab (in season), clam fritters, chili, burgers, and dogs. Diners can finish their meal with a regular or extra-thick milkshake!
Open year-round, seven days a week
Check the website for hours
910 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook 860-388-4032 | johnnyads.com
LITTLE PUB
Guests enjoy the great food, generous drinks, and a lively pub atmosphere in this neighborhood gathering place. Whether it’s a mouthwatering plate of fish and chips, a signature hamburger, or an enormous salad, Little Pub has a little something for everyone. Sunday, 10 a.m.–8 p.m.;
Tuesday–Thursday, 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m.; Friday–Saturday, 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m.; Bar opens later. Live music on weekends. Tuesday night trivia. Sunday brunch.
Outdoor Biergarten
1231 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook 860-339-5591 | littlepub.com
LIV’S OYSTER BAR
John Brescio, owner and executive chef of Liv’s Oyster Bar, creates tantalizing dishes with an emphasis on local ingredients and the highest quality seafood that the area provides. The menu at Liv’s changes with the seasons,
Photo courtesy of Penny Lane Pub, Old Saybrook
DINING
bringing guests a true taste of the pristine environment. John works closely with Liv’s partners to ensure only the best ingredients are used, as he would serve nothing less to his family. With his exceptional staff, John welcomes you to the special experience he’s created at Liv’s Oyster Bar. Check the website for hours 166 Main Street, Old Saybrook 860-395-5577 | livsoysterbar.com
LIV’S SHACK
Located directly on the waterfront at the mouth of the Connecticut River, Liv’s Shack celebrates summer in New England with hot buttered lobster rolls and more. Order online and enjoy outdoor seating by the water. Check the website for hours 26 Bridge Street, Old Saybrook 860-391-8353 | livsshack.com
LUIGI’S RESTAURANT
An Italian family restaurant, Luigi’s has been owned and operated by the DiBella family for nearly 70 years. From golden artichoke hearts, antipasto, and burrata on the appetizer menu to both traditional and creative Italian entrees featuring chicken, veal, and fresh seafood, this local spot has it all. Everything on its extensive menu is homecooked and made from all-natural ingredients.
Sunday, 12–8:30 p.m.; Tuesday–Thursday, 4–8:30 p.m.; Friday, 4–9 p.m.; Saturday, 12–9 p.m. 1295 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook 860-388-9190 | luigis-restaurant.com
MINDY K’S CATERING & DELI
Mindy K’s Deli Catering has been a community favorite for decades. Offering a full breakfast menu, Southwestern specials (burritos, quesadillas), subs, wraps, and Asian specialties (pho noodle soup, pad thai), its eclectic menu satisfies nearly every food lover. Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 7 a.m.–4 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
1610 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook 860-399-6427 | mindyks.com
NORI
Fine dining Japanese cuisine specializing in sushi with the finest ingredients paired with sake and Japanese-inspired cocktails. The freshest fish on the shoreline, also serving an omakase 13-course chef’s tasting menu. Make a reservation or order takeout online!
Tuesday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Closed Sunday & Monday 286 Main Street, Old Saybrook 860-339-3690 | norioldsaybrook.com
OLD LYME INN/SIDE DOOR
Located in the heart of Old Lyme’s Arts District, Old Lyme Inn’s charming atmosphere
offers a unique experience. Visit its website for up-to-date hours, menus, and events.
85 Lyme Street, Old Lyme 860-434-2600 | oldymeinn.com
PAPERBACK CAFE
Paperback Cafe is a laid-back daytime destination on Main Street. Come by for breakfast or lunch to enjoy the vast menu options, whether you’re craving a stack of buttermilk pancakes or a freshly-baked muffin. It serves coffee, tea, and espresso, and has a wide selection of gluten-free options. Stop by or order online.
Open daily 7 a.m.–3 p.m.
210 Main Street, Old Saybrook 860-388-9718 | paperbackoldsaybrook.com
PARTHENON DINER RESTAURANT
Freshly made smoothies, eggs, waffles, omelets, and pancakes make for a filling meal at this local eatery. Whether it’s the middle of the afternoon or dinnertime, the most important meal of the day is always served. Mac and cheese bites, island fish tacos, and a host of wraps and salads round out the menu, offering gluten-free and vegetarian items.
Check the website as hours may change. 809 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook 860-395-5111 | parthenondiner.com
Illustration by Bill Dougal
Dinner al fresco. Photo courtesy of Old Lyme Inn, Old Lyme
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PENNY LANE PUB
Penny Lane Pub’s menu is full of traditional American dishes and pops of fresh new flavors on its weekly specials, spacious indoor and outdoor seating, and 14 rotating draft lines. It makes for an unforgettable and enjoyable experience. Brunch specials are available daily!
Event inquiries and reservations; pennylanepub.net
150 Main Street, Old Saybrook
860-388-9646
PIZZA PALACE
This family restaurant has been a local favorite on the Connecticut shoreline since 1977. The menu staple recipes were created by Mom and Dad and were perfected by the next generation, and it offers an exceptional variety at an affordable price. Its awardwinning pizza speaks for itself, but the locals know Pizza Palace also serves the freshest fried whole clams on the shoreline. Check out all the house-made desserts, like familyrecipe rice pudding to baklava ice cream! The dining room is comfortable, exudes neighborly warmth, and is inspired by coastal Saybrook. It has been proudly recognized in the Connecticut Magazine as a “Top Hidden Gem Restaurant” for 2024 and awarded a Top 20 spot in Connecticut’s Pizza Trail in 2025!
Open daily, 10 a.m.–10 p.m.
1283 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook 860-388-4090 | oldsaybrookpizzapalace.com
PIZZAWORKS
PizzaWorks started with the simple idea of making a delicious pizza in the old style with a light, crispy crust and the freshest ingredients. Offering a family-friendly atmosphere, the team at PizzaWorks wants you to have one of the most enjoyable and delicious dining experiences along the Connecticut shoreline. Its one-size 12-inch pie is just right for most people with the finest crushed plum tomatoes, herbs, spices, and a sprinkling of grated Romano and Parmesan cheeses. We also offer many gluten-free options, such as a gluten-free crust and cauliflower crust, along with one of the shoreline’s best beer and wine menus. Monday, 3:30–7:30 p.m.; Tuesday–Thursday, 11:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; Friday–Saturday, 11:30 a.m.–8 p.m.;
Sunday, 11:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
455 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook 860-388-2218 | pizzaworksoldsaybrook.com
RED HOUSE
A popular gathering spot for area visitors and locals, Red House has become a southern Connecticut favorite over the past 12 years. Just a short ride from many of the area’s shoreline towns, Red House is worth the trip. With a broad selection of innovative and creative dishes and traditional American classics, a new favorite is always waiting to be discovered. Seasonally reflective specials and specialty drinks round out your choices. The team’s commitment to quality food, drinks, and service is second to none, and guest enjoyment is always the primary focus at Red House. Whether you are enjoying its bar, dining room, or spacious patio, Red House looks forward to seeing you soon. Reservations are always welcome.
Tuesday–Friday, 4–8:30 p.m.; Saturday, 12–9 p.m.; Sunday, 12–8 p.m. 158 Main Street, Deep River 860-526-2600 | RedHouseCT.com
ROSEMARY & SAGE
Rosemary & Sage offers a wonderful variety of appetizers, soups, salads, pastas, entrees, delicious desserts, a full bar, an extensive wine list, and outside patio seating (spring, summer, and fall). Lunch and dinner are served from 11:30 a.m. until closing. Whenever you arrive, you can expect to meet many of its “regulars,” whom the team calls friends. And in no time, they hope to call you a friend as well. Monday–Saturday, 11:30 a.m.–closing; Closed Sunday Reservations suggested 1080 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook 860-388-1166 | nancysrosemarysage.com
SAYBROOK PIZZA & RESTAURANT
A family-run Italian restaurant started by Chef Oki, who has served Saybrook for over 20 years. Here, food is cooked by family and served by family, and you are always welcomed like family. Apart from its signature pizza and garlic knots, its menu offers salads, pasta, seafood, and much more! Offering takeout, dine-in, catering, and delivery to serve all your needs!
1550 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook 860-339-5028 | saybrookpizza.net
SCOTCH PLAINS TAVERN
Enter Scotch Plains Tavern through the iconic barrel doors and enjoy its downstairs dining room, outside patio, or upstairs industrial-themed bar. Its menu has many items, sure to please your entire circle of friends and family. Favorites include appetizers such as house-made tavern chips, refreshing salads like its avocado and ahi tuna poke bowl, burgers and sandwiches highlighted by its SPT Stilton Port and short rib burger, and hearty entrees led by our SPT BBQ Ribs. Take-out is also available.
Sunday–Thursday, 11:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m.; Friday–Saturday, 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m.; Bar open later 124 Westbrook Road, Essex 860-662-4032 | scotchplainstavern.com
SKIPPERS SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
Skippers Seafood is a family-owned, petfriendly, fast-casual restaurant that offers year-round hours. Recognized by the State of Connecticut for providing excellent customer service, Skippers has earned the loyalty of locals and tourists alike for nearly two decades. During this time, it has been graced with fantastic employees, some working for the restaurant for many years while others return seasonally, always providing world-class service to their customers. Its customers have been and will continue to be the centerpiece of its business model. It has been serving some of its customers for as long as it has been open and considers them much more than customers—they have also become family.
Monday–Sunday, 10:30 a.m.–9 p.m. 688 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook 860-661-0599 | skippersseafood.com
SWELL
Your local açaí and superfood shop serving up açaí bowls, nutrient-packed smoothies, and fresh, simple eats rooted in wellness and community, right in the heart of downtown Old Saybrook.
188 Main Street, Old Saybrook 959-746-2078 | saybrookswell.com
DOUGLAS MECHANICAL
• Regular maintenance on all makes/models: gas, oil or electric
• Frozen or broken pipes
• Winterizing home heating systems
• Venting for dryers & exhaust systems
• Gas fireplace inserts & piping
• Pool heaters; service and install
• Complete residential and commercial HVAC system change outs (including ductless splits and heat pumps)
• Air purification systems, water heaters, commercial rooftop units and water heaters, custom duct work, processed piping
• …and so much more!
Swell. Illustration by Bill Dougal
DINING
THE ESSEX
Experience modern American cuisine rooted in French technique that draws inspiration from the land, sea, and deep heritage of the Connecticut River Valley, alongside a legion of international flavors. The Essex marks the transition between old New England charm and the upscale elegance of classic haute cuisine. The intimate 40-seat restaurant features an open kitchen, a weekly fresh menu focusing on sustainability, and signature tasting menus. Reserve your seat at a table, the bar, or the unique chef’s counter for the ultimate experience. The Essex has been voted Best New Restaurant in New England by Yankee Magazine, is the winner of Best Restaurant Middlesex County, runner up to Best Restaurant in Connecticut, winner of Best Chef in Connecticut, OpenTable Diner’s Choice one of the 10 Best Restaurants in CT, and Connecticut Magazine’s Best Restaurants in Connecticut.
Tuesday–Saturday, 4–10 p.m.
247 Main Street, Old Saybrook
860-237-4189 | theessex.com
THE MONKEY FARM CAFE
Established in 1968 and now in its 56th year, not much has changed at this local eatery.
The staff is still friendly, the seats are still comfortable, and the food is still plentiful. One addition is its new outdoor dining oasis! Recent specials included the bone-in pork chop, fried calamari and banana peppers, half of a roasted chicken, and BBQ baby back ribs. And don’t forget dessert: carrot cake, peanut butter pie, key lime pie. Yum! Helpful hint: Bring plenty of cash. No plastic is accepted.
Open daily, 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m.;
Bar open later
571 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook 860-388-4866 | themonkeyfarmcafe.com
TJ’S RESTAURANT
When you visit TJ’s Restaurant, expect to find the very best ingredients combined with the experience of its kitchen and wait staff to provide you with a wonderful dining experience. Enjoy dinner in its full-service dining room, or a quick bite in its front seating area, or enjoy outside patio dining. Choose from fresh salads, homemade soups, specialty sandwiches, and delicious dinners. Accompany your meal with a selection of beer and wine, soft drinks, milk, or hot chocolate. Of course, no meal would be complete without a delicious dessert and hot coffee or tea!
Open daily, 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
735 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook 860-388-2400 | tjsrestaurant.net
WATER’S EDGE RESORT & SPA
Experience timeless coastal elegance at Water’s Edge Resort & Spa. Nestled among perfectly landscaped gardens and sprawling grounds with stunning waterfront views, this iconic New England destination offers a private white sand beach, exceptional dining, vibrant entertainment, and a luxurious spa experience. Whether planning a relaxing getaway or hosting an unforgettable event, its unique meeting spaces with breathtaking vistas provide the perfect setting. For over 40 years, Water’s Edge has remained a premier beachfront resort, where every visit feels like a cherished tradition.
Check the website for hours
1525 Boston Post Road, Westbrook 860-399-5901
watersedgeresortandspa.com
Filet Mignon at Datillo Fine Dining. Photo courtesy of Water's Edge Resort & Spa, Westbrook
DINING
SPECIALTIES & SERVICES
ASHLAWN FARM COFFEE
Ashlawn Farm is a cozy and charming cafe specializing in freshly roasted coffees. The team at Ashlawn Farm Coffee prides itself on not only its well-honed coffee expertise but also on its delicious food. Starting in the early morning hours, the team bakes a wide variety of muffins, scones, bagels, and more, ensuring that customers enjoy the freshest baked goods. In addition to bakery items, the cafe also serves a selection of salads and sandwiches for lunch, all prepared in its very own Ashlawn Farm Kitchen.
Understanding the importance of creating a welcoming environment for everyone, there is a dedicated space for kids to play while you savor your well-deserved cafe time. The cafe is conveniently located in Saybrook Junction, near the Old Saybrook Train Station. In addition to plenty of indoor tables and couches, free WiFi and heated outdoor seating is available.
455 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook 860-339-5663 | farmcoffee.com
Instagram: AshlawnFarmCoffee
BEN & JERRY’S
Welcome to Ben & Jerry’s Old Saybrook, a locally owned ice cream shop located in Middlesex County. Come in for its famous ice cream served in a cone, cup, milkshake, or sundae. The shop also makes delicious custom ice cream cakes for any occasion, and offers ice cream catering—bringing the scoop shop experience to your office party, wedding, or special event!
Sunday–Saturday, 1–9 p.m.
19 Main Street, Old Saybrook benjerry.com/oldsaybrook | 860-339-3900
CANCION ULTRA PREMIUM TEQUILA
Cancion is a locally owned, small batch, additive-free tequila crafted in Jalisco, Mexico. It can be found at the following Old Saybrook restaurants and package stores, all of which
are Chamber members: Cuckoo’s Nest, Fresh Salt, Seaside Wine & Spirits, Luigi’s Restaurant, and Stann’s Package Store. Please visit these establishments and give any of the four ultrapremium tequilas a try! Salud! Available in local restaurants and package stores. canciontequila.com
CENTERBROOK PACKAGE STORE
Centerbrook Package Store is located in the
heart of Centerbrook and has been familyowned and operated for over 40 years.
33 Main Street, Centerbrook 860-767-8059 | ttodd@centerbrookpkg.com
CLOUD NINE CATERING
Your local catering company! With almost 30 years in the business, Cloud Nine is ready for all your catering and event needs, whether a small family gathering in your backyard
Cancion Premium Tequila at Cuckoo's Nest, Old Saybrook, and various locations.
or a 200-person wedding. As the exclusive caterer at The Lace Factory in Deep River, Cloud Nine prides itself on providing exceptional experiences to all its clients and guests. 860-388-9999 | info@cloudninecatering.net
DAGMAR’S DESSERTS
This European bakery is best known for its scones, apple strudel, and holiday stollen. The bakery offers French pastries and tarts, Austrian cookies and German tortes, and wedding and birthday cakes. Specialties are Black Forest cake, Linzer cookies, galettes, fruit tarts, strawberry cakes, plum cakes, and carrot cakes. Try their cappuccino, espresso, affogato, or German iced coffee. Outdoor seating is available.
Wednesday 10, a.m.–4 p.m.;
Saturday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; By appointment 75 Main Street, Old Saybrook 860-661-4661 | dagmarsdesserts.com
DUBY’S BAGELS & BAKERY
Duby’s Bagels & Bakery celebrates authentic New York City-style bagels made from scratch.
The bagels are boiled, topped with seasonings, and baked to perfection using the finest ingredients, making them a favorite among locals and visitors. In addition to bagels, Duby’s offers signature deli and breakfast sandwiches, pastries, including its signature scones, and Ashlawn Farm Coffee. It proudly serves the Connecticut shoreline and invites you to experience flavor and tradition.
Wednesday–Sunday, 7 a.m.–2 p.m.;
Closed Monday & Tuesday
785 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook 860-339-3014 | dubysbagels.com
FENWICK ICE CREAM CO.
Handmade locally in Connecticut for over 30 years, the ice cream served at Fenwick Ice Cream Co. has been voted “Best Made Ice Cream in CT” by Connecticut Magazine four times.
855 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook 860-943-3009 facebook.com/fenwickicecreamco
FIRE IN THE KITCHEN
Fire in the Kitchen’s wood-fired pizza truck is proudly family-owned and operated, dedicated to providing an engaging dining experience that everyone in your group will enjoy. Whether a large event or an intimate gathering, catering services are available to suit your needs. The menu is distinctively crafted using only the freshest ingredients, including some homegrown. Let Fire in the Kitchen bring the enchantment to your next family celebration, corporate function, or festival. Visit the website for booking and locations.
860-391-1377 | fireinthekitchenpizza.com
FOODWORKS
Founded in 1993 by Ralph and Bonnie Johnson, FoodWorks is a natural market focusing on natural and organic, vitamins, supplements, and 100-percent organic produce.
940 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook 860-395-077 foodworksnaturalmarket.com
DINING
FRANK ANDREWS MOBILE KITCHEN
Frank Andrews Mobile Kitchen is a mobile wood-fired catering company located in Clinton. It specializes in wood-fired pizza, calzones, breads, and various appetizers while utilizing local products and produce whenever possible. Connecticut Magazine has recognized it as one of the best food trucks in Connecticut. It is fully licensed, ServSafe Certified, and a farm-to-table participant. Its daily operations are overseen and run by Pizzaiolo Max Demusis, who, as a dual citizen of the United States and Italy, brings his training from Sorrento, Italy, to great customers throughout the Northeast. 860-669-1221 | franksmobilekitchen.com
MYRCENE ALE CO.
Myrcene is more than just a brewery—it’s a place where community thrives over a shared love of great beer. With a rotating selection of beer, wine, cider, and canned cocktails, there’s something for everyone. Stop by to enjoy live music on the weekends or trivia on Thursday nights. It is dog- and family-friendly. Can’t stay for a beer? Grab some cans to enjoy at home or anywhere. Follow Myrcene Ale on social media to keep updated on new beers, music, and events!
Trivia every Thursday at 7 p.m. 39 Ragged Rock Road, Old Saybrook 860-339-3762
OLD SAYBROOK DAIRY QUEEN
A warm weather tradition! Enjoy soft-serve ice cream cones, shakes, sundaes, novelties, signature creations, and Blizzard® treats. Sunday–Thursday, 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m.; Friday–Saturday, 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m. 1370 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook 860-388-5650
PARADISE WINE & SPIRITS
Choose from the shoreline’s largest selection of fine wines, craft beers, and hard-to-find spirits from Connecticut, the United States, and around the globe. Check out the beer cave for hundreds of popular, local, and exotic brews chilled to perfection!
Monday–Saturday, 8 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. 105-2 Elm Street, Old Saybrook 860-388-9957
paradisewinesandspirits.com
PASTA VITA
Connecticut’s premier destination for gourmet to-go meals since 1996. The chefs at Pasta Vita prepare hundreds of delicious
entrees and side dishes daily, ready to heat and enjoy! They also offer a wide variety of appetizers, soups, salads, breads, and desserts to complete your meal.
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–6 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. 225 Elm Street, Old Saybrook
860-395-1452 | pastavita.com/oldsaybrook
Max Demusis of Frank Andrews Mobile Kitchen. Photo by Winter Caplanson
CT’s Premier Pumpkin Design Service
Custom Designs
Each display is crafted to reflect your unique taste.
Hassle-Free
We handle everything—from cleaning the pumpkins to delivery.
Sustaina le
After the season, we can give your pumpkins a second life at local non-profit farms.
Red Wagon Pumpkins LLC is based in Old Saybrook, CT
DINING
PURSUIT OF PASTRY
This French-inspired classic bakery offers specialty wedding and holiday cakes, in addition to the fresh bread that’s made daily in-house. Patrons can find individual cookies or treats by the dozen, along with pastries intended for a quick breakfast or an elaborate occasion.
719 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook 860-391-8687 | pursuitofpastry.com
SIP WINE BAR
Just down the street from the Chamber of Commerce on Main Street, Sip Wine Bar
offers over 30 wines by the glass, wine flights, and several classic wines by the bottle. Wines represent many familiar and unfamiliar regions and are constantly rotating. Guests can enjoy cheese and charcuterie plates, locally made desserts, and fresh bread from Saybrook bakeries. Coffee, tea, bottled water, soda, and select beers are available. Sip also offers wine tastings and classes and welcomes bookings for private events. Indoor and outdoor seating are available.
Check the website for hours
85 Main Street, Old Saybrook
860-339-5513 | sipsaybrook.com
Instagram: @sipsaybrook
STANN’S PACKAGE STORE
Stann’s Package Store is a family-owned and operated liquor store serving craft beer, wine, and liquor with 15 years of experience in the industry.
1606 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook 860-399-6132 | Alpu31@yahoo.com
SWEET LUNA’S FROZEN DESSERTS & BUBBLE TEA
This self-serve frozen dessert and bubble tea shop offers frozen yogurt, sorbet, gelato, and over 20 bubble tea flavors. Sweet Luna’s has 10 rotating flavors and over 75 toppings. There is always something for everyone! Gluten-free, kosher, and dairy-free options are always available. Sweet Luna’s is a one-of-akind local owned shop.
Check the website for hours
139 Main Street, Old Saybrook 860-391-8194 | sweetlunas.com
THE HIGHLINER III
This local spot has become a favorite among more than the locals. Cocktails, lunch, happy hour, TVs, and even an event space…there’s something for everyone! Live music is available every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, from 7 to 10 p.m.
Open spring through October, Viggiano’s sells fruits, vegetables, annuals, plants, flowers, and perennials. It is located at Atlantic Seafood.
1400 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook
WALT’S MARKET
Walt’s—an Old Saybrook landmark for over 60 years—is a small town market dedicated to giving customers homemade foods, the finest meals, and even better service. Stop in, you won’t be disappointed.
Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.–6 p.m.; Closed Sunday 178 Main Street, Old Saybrook 860-388-3308
Fenwick Ice Cream, Old Saybrook. Photo by Hannah Clark
Photo courtesy of
SIP Wine Bar, Old Saybrook
COMMUNITY
giving back
ACTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
60 Old Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook | 860-395-3184 oldsaybrookct.org
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”
- Mahatma Gandhi
• Alzheimer’s Association volunteers deliver support and education, raise funds, advocate for Alzheimer’s and more to help achieve its vision of a world without Alzheimer’s and other dementia.
• Whatever your skills and whatever time you have available, in-person and virtual opportunities are available to provide vital support for people living with Alzheimer’s and their families
• The Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline (800-272-3900) is available 365 days a year. Through this free service, specialists and master’slevel clinicians offer confidential support and information to people living with dementia, caregivers, families, and the public.
28,000 bikes donated to date. They all go out with new helmets, lights, and locks. All inquiries welcome.
Cappella Cantorum is the premier non-auditioned community choral group of the Connecticut shoreline and Lower Connecticut River Valley.
• Singers of all ages learn, perform, and share great choral music with the wider community
• Twice yearly concerts, plus music education and appreciation events open to the public
• SummerSings (selected Monday evenings June through August)
• International Tour Chorus (2026 Tour: Scotland, Wales, and England)
• Annual Messiah Sing or Listen at the Kate
• No auditions required
COMMON GOOD GARDENS
Behind Grace Church, 338 Main Street, Old Saybrook Commongoodgardens.org | commongoodgardens@gmail.com
Common Good Gardens supports our community by helping reduce food insecurity. We are a non-profit, independent, all-volunteer vegetable garden located on Main Street, Old Saybrook, behind Grace Church.
• For over 22 years, our bountiful harvests have been delivered to the Shoreline Soup Kitchens & Pantries.
• Additionally, we partner with four local farm stands to distribute their quality surplus.
• In 2024, we grew and collected from local farm stands over 14,500 lbs. of fresh and nutritious fruits and vegetables through Shoreline Soup Kitchens & Pantries.
• Gardening volunteers are welcome regardless of ability or expertise. We have the tools and provide whatever guidance may be needed.
• No time to garden? Volunteers with public relations, graphics, tech, and financial development expertise are also most welcome!
• We garden Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings from 9 to 11 a.m. All are welcome!
• Come and go as your schedule permits. Help a few times or come all season! Fresh air and new friends guaranteed!
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MIDDLESEX COUNTY, INC.
49 Main Street, Middletown | 860-347-0025
middlesexcountycf.org
• Join one of the volunteer committees focused on finding ways to make our area an even better place to live, work, and play
Photo courtesy of Common Good Gardens
• Assist with various projects, programs, events, and site visits
• Volunteer to assist with various in-office opportunities
COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL
90 Main Street, Centerbrook | 860-767-0026 cmsct.org | info@cmsct.org
• A nonprofit organization in Centerbrook for 40 years, where dedicated faculty (all with music degrees) teach private and group lessons, string orchestra, band, early childhood music classes, instrumental and vocal ensembles, and summer programs, all covering a broad spectrum of musical interests.
• CMS believes music learning and participation are essential to a complete education and a fulfilling life. Join us and experience the joy of music!
• Join our Board of Directors or one of our committees.
CT STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE MIDDLESEX
100 Training Hill Rd, Middletown | ctstate.edu Center for Civic Engagement Contact: araithel@mxcc.commnet.edu
We are open to partnering with students with organizations for service projects. Community members can:
• Participate in monthly discussions at our Courageous Conversations series
• Donate food to the Magic Food Bus
• Volunteer to work in our Veterans Memorial Garden
• Volunteer to serve on the MxCC Foundation Board
• Write to local legislators about the importance of community colleges in your community
DRAMA WORKS THEATRE COMPANY
323 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook | 860-876-2020 Dramaworkstheatre.org | info@dramaworkstheatre.org
Resident theatre company dedicated to producing stimulating, thought-provoking and relevant theatre, and some for just plain fun.
• Volunteer opportunities in stage management, assistant stage management, and welcome hosts
THE ESTUARY
220 Main Street, Old Saybrook | 860-388-1611 yourestuary.org | development@yourestuary.org
• Welcome Desk
• Thrift Shop
• Volunteer on the Board, a committee, or fundraising events
• Program Leaders to teach or lead a class or club
ESTUARY TRANSIT DISTRICT
17 Industrial Park Rd, Suite 6, Old Saybrook | 860-510-0429
rivervalleytransit.org
• Estuary Transit District provides public transportation for the Lower Connecticut Valley Region.
GREATER OLD SAYBROOK CHAMBER
1 Main Street, Old Saybrook | 860-388-3266 | goschamber.com info@oldsaybrookchamber.com
• Volunteer for a community event: Chili Fest, Arts and Crafts Festival
• Volunteer at the Chamber office at 1 Main Street – answer phones, greet/assist visitors, project support
• Join PLOT (Progressive Leaders of Today)–the young professionals’ group (ages 21-40) working to better the community and build relationships among peers
Photo courtesy of Community Music School
Image courtesy of The Estuary
COMMUNITY
HIGH HOPES THERAPEUTIC RIDING
36 Town Woods Road, Old Lyme 860-434-1974
highhopestr.org
hhinfo@highhopestr.org
High Hopes is a nonprofit equine-assisted services center offering therapeutic riding, equine-facilitated learning, and wellness Programs for children and adults (ages 4 and up) of all abilities. We also offer inclusive summer camps for children ages 4 to 13, providing enriching, horse-centered experiences in a welcoming environment. Please see our volunteer opportunities below:
• Ages 14+ can volunteer in the barn, office, on the property, or in our lesson programs
• Summer camp volunteer roles and internship opportunities available Join us in creating a supportive community where people and horses change lives!
HOPE PARTNERSHIP
99B Durham Road, Madison, CT 06443
860-388-9513
HOPE-CT.org | info@hope-ct.org
• Arrange a meeting with a community group to talk about the critical need for affordable housing
• Visit HOPE-CT.org to get the facts and help to educate others
• Attend your local Planning & Zoning meeting and speak in favor of creating affordable rental housing in your community
• Write a letter of support to your local news outlet
• Volunteer on a special event or the HOPE Committee
IVORYTON PLAYHOUSE
103 Main Street, Ivoryton 860-767-7318 ivorytonplayhouse.org krista@ivorytonplayhouse.org
“Every hour someone gives to an organization can help increase their capacity and support more individuals in need.”
- Whitney Mooney, Middlesex United Way
• Six professional theatrical productions a year, plus special events including receptions, performances, and more
• Join the ushering program-volunteers are stewards of the historic theatre and ambassadors for the Playhouse in the community
KATHARINE HEPBURN CULTURAL ARTS CENTER
300 Main Street, Old Saybrook | thekate.org
Volunteer Coordinator: amy.cripe@thekate.org
• Become a member of The Kate Volunteer Guild
• Volunteer in the box office selling tickets
• Usher and welcome patrons, assisting them to their seats
courtesy of High Hopes Therapeutic Riding
• Receptionist/Gift Shop Representative–greet and help guests, sell gift shop items, answer phone
• Katharine Hepburn Museum Docent–delight guests with a semiscripted 45-minute presentation
LUMIBILITY
Administrative Office: 1600 Boston Post Rd, #200, Westbrook 860-399-1888 | sarah-inc.org | Marketing@sarah-inc.org
Lumibility’s mission is to enhance skills and transform lives of all individuals with differing abilities
• Adult Services Enrichment Programs focus on empowering individuals and fostering independence within three Adult Day Programs in Westbrook, Madison, and North Haven.
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COMMUNITY
• Adult Services Employment Programs offer a customized approach to provide adults with high-quality support to work towards and obtain meaningful employment.
• Kidsteps by Lumibility is one of the largest Birth to Three Early Intervention Programs in the state, serving 51 towns.
• Lumibility’s Assistive Technology Program supports individuals by providing tools, devices, and software that promote independence and improve quality of life.
LYME ART ASSOCIATION
90 Lyme Street, Old Lyme | 860-434-7802 lymeartassociation.org
• Welcoming and thriving arts community in a historic 1921 building with world-class skylit galleries and an art education studio in Old Lyme, home of American Impressionism
• Exhibiting over 2,000 paintings and sculptures in up to 15 themed, juried shows that draw an average of 6,000 visitors each year
• Engaging artists and the community in the visual arts through exhibitions, classes, workshops, talks, demonstrations, and special events
• Highlights each year include our Ship to Shore, New England Landscape, and Four Acts exhibitions, along with special events, Palate to Palette, Sea & Sky Soiree, and Swing for Art
• Powered by the creativity and excellence of our members, and is continuously working to support artists at every level of their journey
“I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver.”
- Maya Angelou
LYME-OLD LYME LIONS CLUB
PO Box 32, Old Lyme | 860-434-5051 lymeoldlymelions.org lymeoldlymelions@gmail.com
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The Lyme Old Lyme Lions Club is a community organization dedicated to the communities of Lyme and Old Lyme. Some of the Lions Club activities include: sponsoring “Kid Sight”–a free eye screening provided by the Lions to our school children, volunteering at the Food Share Garden, collecting and distributing food, making food for town activities including the Midsummer Festival and Make Music Night, and providing scholarships to Old Lyme residents who graduate high school or are attending colleges or technical school programs.
“WE SERVE”
MIDDLESEX UNITED WAY
100 Riverview Center, Suite 230, Middletown | 860-346-8695 middlesexunitedway.org
• Join the volunteer teams focused on education, youth opportunity, wellness, housing, financial security, and racial equity and inclusion.
• Review grant proposals, conduct site visits, develop funding recommendations, etc.
• Join the Emerging Leaders Society, which provides networking, volunteering, and leadership development opportunities for individuals aged 21 to 40.
• Women United provides volunteer, fundraising, and grant-making opportunities for women of all ages and backgrounds to invest their time and talent to improve the lives of women and girls.
THE MIRACLE LEAGUE OF SOUTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT
167 Boston Post Road, Old Lyme | 860-550-4163 facebook.com/MLSECT miracleleaguesect.org jimmyvg58@gmail.com
Making miracles happen for children with Disabilities in southeastern Connecticut and Rhode Island. EVERY CHILD DESERVES A CHANCE TO PLAY. Volunteers are needed to team up with the children. Follow us and volunteer at miracleleaguesct.org for the following events:
• Spring Sports Session –Sundays, April 27 to June 16, Baseball, Lacrosse
• Summer Sports Session – July to August
• iCan Bike – July 28 to August 16 at the East Lyme High School
• iCan Bike teaches individuals with disabilities to ride a conventional two-wheel bicycle and become lifelong independent riders. This achievement, in turn, creates
Photo courtesy of The Kate
Photo courtesy of Lumibility
a gateway of opportunity, helping them gain assurance and self-reliance in many other aspects of their lives.
• Fall Activities – Mid-September to mid-October, Sundays on the Miracle League Field/Soccer & Baseball
• Niantic Oyster Festival – Saturday, September 20 from 12 to 6 p.m
• Winter Basketball – Jan 2026 to mid-March, Session 1 Saturday mornings at Valley Shore YMCA, Session 2 Monday evenings at the East Lyme Middle School
MUSICAL MASTERWORKS
PO Box 684, Old Lyme | 860-434-2252 musicalmasterworks.com
• Providing world-class chamber music to the shoreline
• Partnering with area schools and nonprofits to engage communities in creative music making
• Presenting 10 exceptional Main Series chamber music concerts curated by Tessa Lark on five weekends a year at First Congregational Church of Old Lyme
• Collaborating with a local arts venue once a year to present MMModern–an intimate contemporary chamber music experience, including a preconcert reception with the artists and a small informal setting for musical innovation.
OLD SAYBROOK COASTAL RESILIENCE COALITION
(OSCRC)
oscrcct.org / oscrcinc@gmail.com
• Grant Writer
• Assistant Fund Raiser
• Website Administrator
• Newsletter Editor/Publisher
COMMUNITY
OLD SAYBROOK GARDEN CLUB
36 Main Street, Old Saybrook facebook.com/oldsaybrookgardenclub
oldsaybrookgardenclub@gmail.com
• A membership organization that promotes civic beautification through plantings on Main Street median gardens and other locations, outreach to youth, and fundraising for scholarships
• Our mission promotes education, conversation, and interest in horticulture
• With the guidance of a club member as a mentor, candidates for membership can volunteer and become involved in many of our town projects
OLD SAYBROOK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
350 Main Street, Old Saybrook | 860-395-1635 saybrookhistory.org | contact@saybrookhistory.org
• Volunteer in the garden
• Be a General William Hart House Guide
• Maintain the facilities and grounds
• Help with research, data input, and monitoring collections for the Frank Stevenson Archive
• Mentor student volunteers
• Assist with community programs, exhibits, and publicity, including website and newsletter
OLD SAYBROOK/WESTBROOK EXCHANGE CLUB
oswexchangeclub.com/info@oswexchangeclub.com
• Become a member of the Old Saybrook/Westbrook Exchange club and work on a variety of community service projects.
• Flags on Main Street
• Bourbon and Brew and a Little Wine Too! (May)
• Saybrook Point 5K (August)
• Salute to Connecticut’s Finest and Salute to Connecticut’s Bravest
• Help with the Exchange Club’s national project, the Prevention of Child Abuse
“Volunteering not only enriches the lives of others, but also those who give their time.”
- Chrissy Racho, Lumibility
OLD SAYBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT
310 Main Street, Old Saybrook 860-395-3149 | oldsaybrookfire.com
Celebrating 100 Years of Service in the town of Old Saybrook. 19242024
• Become a Volunteer Firefighter
• Join a dynamic group of men and women dedicated to helping those in need
OLD SAYBROOK LIONS CLUB AND FOUNDATION
P.O. Box 21 Old Saybrook 860-924-5459 | Oldsaybrooklionsclub@yahoo.com
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The Old Saybrook Lions Club is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving its community. Every year, the Lions Club participates in “KidSight.” Members visit the local schools, perform free eye screenings, and provide referrals if needed. Each spring, they co-sponsor the annual Easter Egg Hunt with Parks and Recreation and award scholarships to Old Saybrook High School students. In addition, the Old Saybrook Lions can be found volunteering WHEREVER there is a need. Their motto is “WE SERVE.” To learn more about becoming an Old Saybrook Lion, please contact them at the above-listed contacts.
OLD SAYBROOK PARKS & RECREATION
308 Main St, Old Saybrook | 860-395-3152
oldsaybrookrec.com
• Volunteer at our annual special events like Halloween Truck-orTreat, Rock and Easter Egg Hunt, and Fishing Derby
• Coach youth sports like soccer, basketball, or T-Ball
THE ROCKFALL FOUNDATION
deKoven House, 27 Washington Street, Middletown | 860-347-0340
• Volunteer to serve on the Rockfall Board or a committee such as finance, development, or governance
• Volunteer at a Rockfall Repair Cafe as a repair person. Events are held twice a year
ROTARY CLUB OF OLD SAYBROOK
osrotary.org | president@osrotary.org
"Rotary unites passionate individuals worldwide to make a difference. We create lasting impact through service in communities, workplaces, and beyond. Join us in shaping a better world—one connection, one act of service at a time."
Photo courtesy of SCORE
Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library Association, Inc
SCORE volunteers help thousands of entrepreneurs achieve new levels of success. Volunteering at SCORE is a way to give back, connect with fellow business owners, and share your knowledge with others.
• Become a Mentor–meet with entrepreneurs and small business owners to offer free advice on business planning, financial and accounting discipline, marketing, and other items related to starting or growing a small business
• Volunteer as a Subject Matter Expert–a person who contributes on an as-needed basis to coach
• SCORE clients in their area of expertise.
• Workshop Presenter–present workshops on an occasional basis on a topic important to small businesses (i.e., marketing, accounting, social media, etc.)
• Volunteers can also work “behind the scenes” on things like client scheduling, administrative work, fundraising, and community outreach
SHORELINE SOUP KITCHENS & PANTRIES
PO Box 804, Essex | 860-388-1988 shorelinesoupkitchens.org | office@shorelinesoupkitchens.org
• Minimum age to volunteer is 12–a parent or guardian must accompany youths under age 16
• Potential openings in Old Saybrook are:
• Mondays, 9 to 11 a.m. – Process pantry food donations and set up
• Tuesdays, 3 to 5 p.m. – Package food, move packaged groceries, and place parcels in guest vehicles at the drive-up pantry
• Wednesdays, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. – Prepare, package, and distribute to-go meals at the drive-up meal site, and clean up after
• Thanksgiving and Christmas – Help is needed the day before to prepare food ahead and on the day of the holidays in the morning in the kitchen–current format is dine-in
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• Website Administration
• Assistant Fundraiser
• Environmental Educational Writer
• Arborist Consultant
• Environmental Activity Coordinator
TERRI BRODEUR BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION
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• TBBCF’s 19th Annual Walk for a Cure will take place on Saturday, October 4
• Volunteers needed to assist with walker training (August to September), recruitment (May to September), walk day activities (October 4), and event assistance (September to November)
TOWN OF OLD LYME
52 Lyme Street, Old Lyme| 860-434-1605 oldlyme-ct.gov
The Town of Old Lyme takes great pride in its citizens’ sense of volunteerism and civic engagement. Over 200 residents participate in our town government, serving on boards, commissions, and short-term committees. Learn more about the ways you can play a role and see the current and upcoming appointments possible at onboard.oldlyme-ct.gov or contact the Selectman’s Office at 860-434-1605
TOWN OF OLD SAYBROOK
302 Main Street, Old Saybrook| 860-395-3123 oldsaybrookct.gov
• An engaged and active volunteer citizenry is what makes towns like Old Saybrook vibrant and a great place to live, work, and play
• There are over 20 volunteer boards and commissions that determine anything from land use to town finances to economic development
• Visit oldsaybrookct.gov/boards for a complete list
• Help in the YMCA Community Garden during spring and summer, where 100% of the produce is donated to the Shoreline Soup Kitchens & Pantries
• Offer professional expertise to the YMCA Board and committees, such as finance to fundraising and governance, to facilities
• Help with digital storytelling and social media marketing
VISTA LIFE INNOVATIONS
107 Bradley Road, Madison | 860-399-8080 vistalifeinnovations.org | humanresources@vistalifeinnovations.org
• Vista develops individualized volunteer opportunities.
• Help with one of the three annual fundraising events – Vista Starlight Benefit, Vista Tour de Shore, and the Walk for Vista
• Join an organizational committee, finding the best methods of providing quality services to Vista students and members
• Internships available for college students
FEATURES festivals celebrating seasonal
In the heart of Connecticut’s shoreline, Old Saybrook and Old Lyme come alive with a vibrant lineup of seasonal festivals that capture the essence of community spirit. These four cherished events—the Old Saybrook Chili Fest, Celebrate Saybrook Street Party, Old Lyme Midsummer Festival, and Greater Old Saybrook Chamber Arts and Crafts Festival— offer something for everyone, drawing locals and visitors alike to celebrate the region’s creativity, culture, and camaraderie.
As folks are nearing the end of their patience for winter’s chill, the Greater Old Saybrook Chamber Chili Fest warms up Old Saybrook’s Main Street with a sizzling competition. Local chefs vie for the “Best Chili” title, serving up unique creations to taste and judge. Attendees purchase ballots to sample each chili, casting their votes while enjoying the festive atmosphere. 2025’s victor, Gladeview Healthcare Center, will certainly put up some stiff competition for chefs participating in 2026! With sustain-
able touches like compostable cups and reusable spoons, the event, held in late winter, heats up the season and supports the Chamber’s scholarship fund.
Old Saybrook kicks off the busy summer season with Celebrate Saybrook, a lively street party that transforms Main Street into a bustling marketplace. Dozens of local and visiting artisans, crafters, and retailers showcase their wares, while a wide variety of food vendors serve up delicious bites, with live music filling
Illustration by Bill Dougal
the air. Families enjoy activities for all ages, sipping on locally crafted beers. Held in late June, Celebrate Saybrook is a joyful gathering that highlights local creativity and flavors.
Just across the river in Old Lyme, the Midsummer Festival marks a high point of the summer season with a town-wide celebration of arts and culture. Historically held in late July, the festival features art exhibitions, craft sales, live music, and a classic car show along Lyme Street. This event showcases Old Lyme’s rich artistic heritage, making it a must-visit for art lovers and families alike.
As the leaves begin to turn, the Greater Old Saybrook Chamber Arts and Crafts Festival brings a burst of creativity to Old Saybrook’s town green. Marking over 60 years of tradition, this juried event, held in October, features nearly 150 artists and crafters from along the East Coast. Drawing upwards of 8,000 attendees, this festival is a testament to the region’s artistic talent and a beloved way to enjoy the fall season.
These seasonal festivals are more than just events— they’re a celebration of what makes Old Saybrook and Old Lyme so special. The Greater Old Saybrook Chamber and local organizations work tirelessly to bring these traditions to life, and they invite you to join in the festivities, keeping these traditions thriving for years to come.
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Our Care at Home team comes to your home to provide a full range of health services—from nursing and rehabilitation to hospice and palliative care. And we’re on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week throughout central Connecticut and the shoreline. It all adds up to the smarter choice for Care at Home.
Our Care at Home team comes to your home to provide a full range of health services—from nursing and rehabilitation to hospice and palliative care. And we’re on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week throughout central Connecticut and the shoreline. It all adds up to the smarter choice for Care at Home.
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shoreline sparkle
At the Greater Old Saybrook Chamber, we strive to give back to our community, which includes helping the environment. Living a more sustainable life will help our shoreline continue to grow and thrive for years to come.
“Ever since Chamber Cares Day in 2018 and our PLOT: Causeway Cleanups over the years, I have been wanting to do a community-wide project to make the Shoreline sparkle,” says Kara Pachniuk of Nourish + Nosh Nutrition and president of the Greater Old Saybrook Board of Directors.
As one of Pachniuk’s first initiatives as president, she created Shoreline Sparkle, which ran from April 19 to April 26. This event will be an annual event encouraging local businesses and residents of the Connecticut shoreline to clean up their storefronts and around their homes, recycle and donate items that are no longer needed, plant new gardens and trees, and the list goes on!
Multiple businesses in the area participated in Shoreline Sparkle including the Old Saybrook Rotary, Telyon, The Rockfall Foundation, The Children’s Tree Montessori School, Lumibility, and Nautilus Architects.
“Shoreline sparkle was the exact motivation we needed to get started this spring,” says Barb Artelt, of Nautilus Architects in Old Lyme. “We installed new window boxes and filled them with flowers. We also scoured the Lyme Old Lyme High School (tennis) courts and parking lot for trash in order to show our support and appreciation for this unique event.”
There were so many ways to participate in this great event, and year-round. We encouraged everyone to have fun with it, and we even made it a social media competition. Businesses could get their teams together, take pictures, and get some great cleaning done.
Photo courtesy of The Rockfall Foundation
Photo courtesy of Nautilus Architects
“We partnered with cinder + salt, an eco-friendly lifestyle brand, on Earth Day for a street cleanup in the Main Street area of Middletown,” says Tony Marino, Executive Director of The Rockfall Foundation. “Through the efforts of our volunteers, we removed 81 pounds of trash. As taking care of our environment, in both urban and rural areas, is part of Rockfall’s mission, we look forward to participating in Sparkle again next year. We will encourage more people to volunteer next year, allowing us to cover a larger portion of the downtown area. Litter is a plague in every community; I encourage other groups to organize clean-ups in their neighborhoods, town centers, and beaches to provide a healthy environment that we can all enjoy.”
Thank you to everyone that participated this year. We hope Shoreline Sparkle inspires people to embrace year-round cleanups, recycle more, and lead a more sustainable lifestyle. Visit our website for a list of donation and recycling locations around the area.
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FEATURES
paws across the shoreline
“What makes the Connecticut shoreline
truly special isn’t just the views, it’s the people and their dogs,” says Adriana Valle, owner of Shoreline Happy Paws. “You’ll find dog-loving neighbors, pet-friendly businesses, and a whole community that welcomes wagging tails with open arms.”
We love our pets, and it is easy to see their importance to us because of
everything the area offers. From dog hiking and Bark Markets to mobile grooming and yoga with cats, there is something for everyone.
All the Single Kitties in Old Saybrook offer more than just events like tarot card readings with cats and visits with the felines: all the cats and kittens can be adopted.
“All the Single Kitties provides a warm and inviting space for cat lovers all along the shoreline to connect
and create lasting memories,” says Carla Gowrie, owner of All the Single Kitties. “Our mission goes beyond companionship; we are dedicated to helping homeless cats find their forever homes, ensuring every feline friend has the love they deserve.”
Showing our pets love also means keeping them healthy. Regular visits to the Animal Hospital of Old Saybrook and Saybrook Veterinary Hospital are incredibly important. Both facilities offer exams, surgeries, vaccinations, and so much more for your dogs, cats, hedgehogs, rabbits, and other small mammals.
Keeping your pets healthy also means keeping them busy and active, especially dogs. Some ways to do this include visiting the Bark Market from Alpha Dog in Old Saybrook every other Sunday. We Let the Dogs Out offers hikes, the beach, and dog park visits. Or, you can sign your furry friend up for a paddleboarding or kayaking adventure, a casual walk, or a dog hike that can be solo or with a group of dogs through Shoreline Happy Paws.
“The Connecticut shoreline is a dream for dogs who love to explore—think forested trails, breezy coastal walks, and off-season beach zoomies,” says Valle. “It’s the perfect blend of enrichment and natural beauty. From cafes with pup cups to
Photo courtesy of Shoreline Happy Paws
Photo courtesy of All the Single Kitties
breweries with water bowls and biscuit jars, our shoreline towns know how to roll out the red carpet for dogs. Dining out with your dog isn’t just allowed—it’s encouraged.”
Enjoy dining with your canine at Paperback Cafe, Penny Lane Pub, Johnny Ad’s, Liv’s Shack, Old Saybrook Pizza Palace, and Skippers. Enjoy a coffee date with your pup at Ashlawn Farm, a beer at Myrcene Ale Co., or a treat at Sweet Luna’s Frozen Desserts & Bubble Tea. Before a special outing, get them pampered by Clean Paws Mobile Spa or Pampered Pets Grooming Salon.
“The shoreline is a special place for dogs and their humans,” says Ralph Riello, Pack Leader
at Alpha Dog. “Those of us with grown children now treat our pets as our children, especially dogs and cats. We spend money on them like we did on our kids back when they were overscheduled for a purpose.”
Visiting from out of town with your furry friend? The Pier Blue Inn, the Econo Lodge Inn & Suites, Westbrook Inn Bed & Breakfast, and Saybrook Point Resort & Marina are all pet-friendly accommodations.
Whether you are visiting for a few days or are a local, the Shoreline is a pet-friendly area. Don’t miss these great opportunities to celebrate with your favorite friends!
Photo courtesy of Shoreline Happy Paws
Photo courtesy of Shoreline Happy Paws
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ACCOMMODATIONS
Econolodge Inn & Suites
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Quality Inn
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Super 8 Motel
37 Spencer Plain Road, Old Saybrook super8moteloldsaybrook.us | 860-399-6273
ACCOMMODATIONS / WATERFRONT DINING
Saybrook Point Resort & Marina page 2
2 Bridge Street, Old Saybrook saybrook.com | 860-395-2000
Water’s Edge Resort & Spa page 19 1525 Boston Post Road, Westbrook watersedgeresortandspa.com | 860-399-5901
ACCOUNTANTS
Brodeur & Company CPAs, PC 10 Springbrook Road, Old Saybrook brodeurcpa.com | 860-388-4627
Michael Boucher CPA, LLC
33 Main Street, Old Saybrook mbouchercpa.com | 860-395-6677
WollackLewitz
36 Elm Street, Old Saybrook wollacklewitz.cpa 860-388-4451
Biometric Identification Services 121 Main Street, Old Saybrook bioidentserv.com | 888-436-8778
CoLabs, LLC 36 Ledge Road, Old Saybrook CoLabsHQ.com | 413-250-3348
CATERERS
Cloud Nine Catering 256 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook cloudninecatering.net | 860-388-0800
Fire in the Kitchen LLC 11 Baxter Road, Clinton fireinthekitchenpizza.com | 860-391-1377 Frank Andrews Mobile Kitchen LLC Clinton franksmobilekitchen.com | 860-669-1221
CHAMBER
Clinton Chamber of Commerce 50 East Main Street, Clinton clintonct.com | 860-669-3889
Greater Old Saybrook Chamber 1 Main Street, Old Saybrook goschamber.com | 860-388-3266
CHURCHES
First Church of Christ in Saybrook (Congregational) 366 Main Street, Old Saybrook firstchurchsaybrook.org | 860-388-3008
St. Paul Lutheran Church 56 Great Hammock Road, Old Saybrook stpaul-elca.org | 860-388-2398
Oyster River. Photo by Kara Knobelsdorff
MEMBERS
CIGARS AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS
Bongo Ron’s Cigar & Lounge
65 Main Street, Old Saybrook bongorons.com | 860-388-2876
CIVIL ENGINEERS / LAND SURVEYORS
Angus McDonald/Gary Sharpe & Assoc
245 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook mcdonaldsharpe.com | 860-388-4671
Annino Survey, LLC
222 Old Boston Post Road, Suite 3, Old Saybrook 860-388-2068
Indigo Land Design LLC page 4
40 Elm Street 2nd Floor, Old Saybrook indigo-land.com 860-388-9343
CLEANING
M&V Cleaning, LLC
42 Boughton Road, Old Lyme mandvcleaning.com | 860-227-7659
Magic Bin Cleaners
40 Nod Road, Clinton magiccincleaners.com | 203-494-6392
ServiceMaster of Old Saybrook, Middletown and Guilford page 31
Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation 187 Willam Street, New London tbbcf.org | 860-437-1400
The Colossus Project Old Saybrook thecolossusproject.org
The Estuary 220 Main Street, Old Saybrook yourestuary.org | 860-388-1611
The Miracle League of Southeastern Connecticut 20 Huntley Court, Niantic miracleleaguesect.org 860-550-4163
The Rockfall Foundation deKoven House, Middletown rockfallfoundation.org | 860-347-0340
Vista Life Innovations 1356 Old Clinton Road, Westbrook vistalifeinnovations.org | 860-399-8080
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COPIERS / OFFICE EQUIPMENT
Eastern Connecticut Business Machines 165 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook ecbmachines.com 774-217-2568
Flo-Tech Old Saybrook flotech.net 800-213-1112
COUNSELING
Joshua Center Shoreline, a program of Natchaug Hospital 5 Research Parkway, Old Saybrook natchaug.org | 860-510-0163
O’Connor Counseling & College Consulting Old Saybrook leahoconnorlpc.com | 860-235-4935
Shoreline Therapy 141 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook shorelinetherapyct.com | 203-815-7183
CRAFTING
Papercraft Clubhouse 440 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook papercraftclubhouse.com | 860-399-4443
Budget Blinds page 42 Old Saybrook budgetblinds.com/oldsaybrook | 860-399-6442
WINE & LIQUOR
Canción Ultra Premium Tequila Branford canciontequila.com | 203-415-7721
Centerbrook Package Store 33 Main Street, Centerbrook 860-767-8059
Paradise Wines and Spirits 105-2 Elm Street, Old Saybrook paradisewinesandspirits.com | 860-388-9957
Stann’s Package Store 1606 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook 860-399-6132
WINE BAR
Sip Wine Bar 85 Main Street, Old Saybrook sipsaybrook.com 860-339-5513
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The key components to Aging Successfully starts with maintaining good health, staying actively engaged, making healthy lifestyle choices, having a positive mindset, and fostering social interaction Everyone wants to age successfully, and some will not experience this realization It occurs to me that those who embrace proactive planning have a more positive outlook with a clear understanding of their options, eliminating fear of the unknown
Let's compare Healthy Aging and Active Aging! Healthy lifestyle behaviors are very important to reduce the difficulties and complications associated with aging, and one of the ways to achieve this is through Active Aging. Active Aging optimizes opportunities for health, participation, and security to enhance the quality of life as people age. The definition of Active Aging from The International Council on Active Aging is: "Active Aging promotes the vision of all individuals regardless of age, socioeconomic status, or health fully engaging in life within all seven dimensions of wellness: emotional, environmental, intellectual/cognitive, physical, professional/vocational, social, and spiritual." We are wildly excited about working with our Active Aging clients.
Functional Ability, Socialization, and Cognitive Impairment significantly impact Longevity. Functional ability to perform activities of daily living and contributions to society are influenced by both mental and physical capacity as well as environmental nuances Socialization plays a crucial role in maintaining functional abilities and serves as a buffer against the challenges of life. Cognitive Impairment is on the rise Research shows that enhancing functional ability, fostering socialization, and addressing cognitive impairment are essential for promoting longevity and maintaining a high quality of life
We reverse-engineered Life Care Planning to support Aging as it is happening today and to plan for a successful future. We are uniquely qualified to support:
Proactive Seniors planning to Age Successfully while preparing for their future
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Telyon ENERGY
Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation 860-437-1400 COMMUNITY & SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
The Bowerbird 860-434-3562
The Children’s Tree Montessori School 860-388-3536
The Clark Group 860-767-0000
The Coach Difference, LLC 860-682-3302
The Colossus Project
The Day & Shore Publishing 860-442-2200
The Dripbar Old Saybrook 860-269-3964
The Essex 860-237-4189
The Stumble Inne Restaurant 860-694-8786
The TriPoint Group at Morgan Stanley 860-447-4847
The Yoga Shop Shoreline, LLC 860-575-7430
Thompson & Peck Insurance 860-388-4473
Tidewater Lighting & Design 959-746-2071 page 37
Tighe Law Office 860-388-0049
TJ’s Restaurant & Pizza 860-388-2400
Torrison Stone & Garden 860-349-0119
Total Design Source, LLC 860-388-0019
Total Mortgage Services 860-391-1099
Town Line Farms 860-876-7219
Tradewinds Wealth Management 203-889-0067
Tri-State Glass 860-388-4091
Tumolo Financial LLC 860-650-3005
Twin Networks 860-399-1244
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We Let The Dogs Out LLC 203-710-2037
Weber, Carrier, Boiczyk, Chace, LLP 860-225-9463
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Westbrook Floor Covering 860-399-6161 page 23
Westbrook Inn Bed & Breakfast 860-399-4777
Westbrook Outlets 860-399-8656
Where Memories Are Made 860-339-3848
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Wilcox Energy 860-399-6219
Wild Birds Unlimited of Old Saybrook 860-661-5567
Willbrook Properties 860-388-4464
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