​The Haddam Garden Club, Inc.
Haddam Garden Club Meetings
The Haddam Garden Club typically meets on the Second Wednesday of the month from September through June. Exceptions to this are in December when we meet on the first Wednesday to make holiday arrangements; and for field trips which sometimes can't be scheduled on our regular meeting day. We do not meet in July and August. Some meetings may be open to the public in which case a small donation is greatly appreciated.
There is currently construction taking place next to the Haddam Community Center where we historically have held our meetings and which is making parking difficult. Until further notice, in 2026 we will be meeting at the Haddam Firehouse Complex. Click on the links in this paragraph, or scroll to the bottom of the page for directions.
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January 2026 Program/Topic: "UCONN Extension Center"
Wednesday
January 14, 2026
10:00 am Meeting​
Haddam Firehouse Complex
439 Saybrook Road, Higganum
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Guest Speaker: Jacqueline Crepeau
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Master Gardener Program Coordinator Jacqueline will present the UConn Extension Center history, mission, and research; review of Core Program Areas; impact in the Community; How Garden Clubs & Residents Can Get Involved. This meeting is limited to Members and Membership Applicants Only.
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Hostesses: Terry Twigg, Rogene Gillmor, Donna Vaccaro,
Marijean Conrad
February 2026 Program/Topic: "Hummingbirds: Jeweled Acrobats in the Garden"
Wednesday
February 11, 2026
11:00 am Meeting
12:30 pm Presentation
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Haddam Firehouse Complex
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439 Saybrook Rd, Higganum
Guest Speaker: Sally Brockett
Sally Brockett, MS, a local gardener, birder, special education consultant, and President of the Daytime Gardeners of North Haven, will present tips on attracting hummingbirds to your yard and will share her experiences with hummingbirds and backyard birding. Enjoy Sally’s photos of a variety of hummingbirds, some seen in the US and others from Central America
Guests are welcome to arrive at 12:15. For planning purposes, we are requesting a $10 advance purchase. Enjoy delicious baked goods prepared by HGC chefs. RSVP by February 6th to llcooper13@comcast.net
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Hostesses: Jan Bishop, Debbie Karpf, Barb Monahan, Kim Carey
March 2026 Program/Topic: "Think Outside the Bait Box"
Wednesday
March 11, 2026
11:00 am Meeting
1:00 pm Presentation
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Haddam Firehouse Complex
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439 Saybrook Rd, Higganum
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Guest Speaker:
Christine Cummings, Director of A place Called Hope
A Place Called Hope is a Rehabilitation and Education Center for Birds of Prey located in Killingworth, CT. It's Director, Christine Cummings, along with one Ambassador Bird of Prey will deliver a PowerPoint presentation which covers the hard topic regarding the reliance on poisons to address rodent issues. Learn the truth about these outdated methods and safer ways to tackle the rodent issue long-term.
Guests are welcome to arrive at 12:45. For planning purposes, we are requesting a $10 advance purchase. Enjoy delicious baked goods prepared by HGC chefs. RSVP by February 6th to llcooper13@comcast.net​
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Hostesses: Myra Aronow, Kate Hull, Elizabeth Adams, Gail Christie
April 2026 Program/Topic: "African Violet Prpoagation"
Wednesday
April 8, 2026
10:00
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Haddam Firehouse Complex
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439 Saybrook Rd, Higganum
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Guest Speaker: Martina Doshan
Martina Doshan has been a Master Gardener since 2015 and is a member of the Garden Club of Old Greenwich. Martina will present a hands-on program on how to propagate African Violets and will include preparing our own incubation chambers. We will learn how to prepare soil, leaves, and how to treat plants while plants develop. This is a "make and take", so you will go home with an African Violet plant.
This meeting is limited to Members and Membership Applicants Only.​
Hostesses: Anne-Maria English, Jan Bishop, Caroline Gold, Linda Rigono
May 2026 Program/Topic: Civic Project Day
Wednesday
May 13, 2026
Time TBD by Team Captains
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Haddam Firehouse Complex
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439 Saybrook Rd, Higganum
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This is the HGC’s major work day which is dedicated to the maintenance and enhancement of Haddam’s civic gardens and welcome signs. Team captains will designate a start time and assignments. A well-earned lunch is provided at the Community Center after the projects are completed. This meeting is limited to Members and Membership Applicants Only.
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​Hostesses: Lorraine Riess, Marge Supple, Debbie Fowler, Lori Munson
June 2026 Program/Topic: Annual Pot-Luck Lunch and Plant Auction
Wednesday
June 10, 2026
10:00 am
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At the home of an
HGC Member TBD
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Members share the wealth of their gardens by providing cuttings, divisions and seedlings for a group auction/fundraiser. This meeting is limited to Members and Membership Applicants Only.
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Hostesses: Celeste Benoit, Susan Segal, Pat Gill, Host Member
July and August 2026 Program/Topic: No Meetings Scheduled
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​There are no meetings planned for July and August at this time. Any changes will be posted here as they become available.
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September 2026 Program/Topic: TBD
Wednesday
September 9, 2026
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Haddam Firehouse Complex
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439 Saybrook Rd, Higganum
Guest Speaker: TBD
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Hostesses: Michael Mann, Kim Carey, Susan Thompson
October 2026 Program/Topic: TBD
Wednesday
October 14, 2026
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Haddam Firehouse Complex
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439 Saybrook Rd, Higganum
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Guest Speaker: TBD
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Hostesses: Sharon Bailey, Elaine Wilson, Wendy Walsh,
Dodi Ruimerman
November 2026 Program/Topic: Annual Meeting and Luncheon
Wednesday
November 11, 2026
11:00 am
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Location TBD
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This is HGC’s annual meeting and luncheon which celebrates our achievements throughout the year. Member recognition and the election of officers for the next year are followed by a festive lunch at a local restaurant. This meeting is limited to Members and Membership Applicants Only. The location of this meeting at an area restaurant is to be determined.
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Hostesses: Since we are dining off-site, no hostesses will be required for this meeting.
December 2026 Program/Topic: Making Civic Holiday Arrangements
Wednesday
December 2, 2026
10:00 am
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Haddam Firehouse Complex
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439 Saybrook Rd, Higganum
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This is the day we make festive arrangements for the municipal buildings of our town. Members are asked to bring holiday containers, decorations and ribbons as well as fresh cut greens from their yards. This is a festive and fun meeting which includes lunch, and often a Christmas Carol serenade by a ukulele playing elf! This meeting is limited to Members and Membership Applicants Only.
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Hostesses: Lynda Birch, Kate Renwick, K.C. Alexander,
Margaret Adams, Donna Brinckerhoff, Kim Carey
Meeting Venues
​NOTE: 2026 Meetings will take place at the Haddam Firehouse until further notice!
Directions & Map to the Haddam Community Center
Street Address: 7 Candlewood Hill Road, Higganum, CT 06441
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Take the Interstate Highways to CT Route 9. From I-95, Route 9 North is Exit #69 in Old Saybrook. From I-91, Route 9 South is Exit #22S in Cromwell.
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From Route 9 heading North, take Exit #15 (old exit #9) (Rt. 81/Killingworth/Clinton). Make a left at the end of the ramp onto Route 81 North. Go 1.9 miles to the first traffic light and turn left onto Rt. 154 North (Saybrook Road). Take an immediate left onto Candlewood Hill Road. The Community Center will be the 4th building on your left set-back off the road. It is red with a cupola.
From Route 9 heading South, take Exit #19 (old exit #10) (Rt 154 South/Aircraft Road). Make a right at the end of the ramp onto Route 154 South (Say. Go 3.5 miles. Just BEFORE the traffic light, make a hairpin right-turn onto Candlewood Hill Road. The Community Center will be the 4th building on your left set-back off the road. It is red and white with a cupola.
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Directions & Map to the Haddam Firehouse Complex
Street Address: 439 Saybrook Road (Rt. 154), Higganum, CT 06441
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Take the Interstate Highways to CT Route 9. From I-95, Route 9 North is Exit #69 in Old Saybrook. From I-91, Route 9 South is Exit #22S in Cromwell.
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From Route 9 heading North or South, take Exit #15 (old exit #9) (Rt. 81/Killingworth/Clinton). Make a left at the end of the ramp onto Route 81 North. Go approximately 1.9 miles to the first traffic light and turn right onto Route 154 South (Saybrook Road). Proceed approximately 3/4 of a mile, passing a blinking yellow traffic light along the way. The driveway to the Haddam Firehouse will be on your right. It has a red street sign.
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