April In Paris
Saturday April 25th, 7pm
David Alexandre Winter returns to Hadlyme Public Hall with a special concert of his favorite French songs. A much-anticipated follow up to David’s November interpretation of Frank Sinatra’s songbook.
Tickets are $40 and only available online at www.davidalexandrewinter.com.
Friends of Whalebone Cove Annual Meeting
Sunday April 26th, 3pm
Friends of Whalebone Cove Annual Meeting Featuring presentation by Robert Craig Executive Director of Bird Conservation Research, Inc. and research scientist in the Department of Natural Resources & the Environment, University of Connecticut.
Marsh Birds of the Connecticut River
Including rails, wading birds, sparrows, raptors, waterfowl and others. Although Whalebone Cove plays a prominent role, it is important to understand that this site is a small component of a much larger system –one that has remained largely intact for 6,000 years.
Refreshments * Free * Public Welcome
The Hidden History of the Dutch in Connecticut
Sunday May 3rd at 3pm
Hadlyme Public Hall’s 2026 Annual Meeting will present Wesleyan Professor Emeritus Johan Varekamp on the competition between the Dutch and the English for control of the Connecticut River Valley and Long Island
Refreshments will be served. All are welcome.
Music Circle
Thursdays at 6 pm
Every Thursday night at 6 pm we have a “Music Circle” at the Hadlyme Hall. All are welcome to join us in song. Bring your instrument or just come to sing along. Informal and a good time guaranteed!
Yoga At The Hall
Thursday at 9am
Thursdays 9:00am Hadlyme Hall- Yoga Flow (starting August 14th)
All classes are $16.00 and can be paid via venmo or in person. @Anamcarasanctuary Please bring your own mats and blocks to Hadlyme Hall classes.
Meditation At The Hall
Sundays 7-8pm
Join us at the Hadlyme Public Hall for a small group session that teaches simple mediation focusing on breath and guidance from two experienced facilitators.
Past Events
Potluck at the Hall
BJoin us for a Potluck at the Hall on Friday March 27th. All are welcome! Bring a dish (BYOB) and dessert is on us! Doors open at 6pm.
Coffee with Christy
Sunday March 29th at 3pm
Lyme First Selectwoman Christy Zelek will drop by Hadlyme Hall to take your questions and listen to what you have to say about living in Lyme in a time of both change and opportunity.
You can expect an informal gathering of neighbors without slides or prepared remarks.
All are welcome.
Why Watersheds Matter (Cancelled due to weather)
Tuesday January 27th at 6:30 pm
The Eightmile River Watershed is an exemplary example of an intact naturally functioning watershed with exceptional biodiversity and wildlife habitat.
Anthony Irving, Chairman and Patricia Young, Program Director of the Eight Mile River Wild & Scenic Watershed will discuss how our towns benefit from this unique resource. Free Admission
Holiday Sing Along
December 18th, 7-7:30pm
Steve Dedman and his Music Circle open the Hall’s doors for a holiday sing along and community gathering at 6 pm on December 18th. If you play an instrument, feel free to bring it with you! If you just want to sing along, we’ve saved a seat just for you!
Happy Holidays to Hadlyme!
David Alexandre Winter Sings Sinatra
Saturday November 22nd, 2025 7pm
Hadlyme Public Hall is pleased to present David Alexandre Winter in an exclusive benefit concert on November 22. David – who put in an amazing cameo appearance with Steve Dedman at our March potluck – is a celebrated European performer from the 1960s and 1970s. He returns to the Hall with an evening devoted to the music of Frank Sinatra (his musical idol).
Tickets are available ($25 per person) at davidalexandrewinter.net for purchase by PayPal or credit card.
Inquire at hadlymehall@gmail.com for ticket purchases by check. Admission only to ticket holders.
Creatures of the Night: Bats
Sunday November 9th, 2025 4-6pm
Creatures of the Night: Bats with Maureen Heidtmann of CT DEEP/Winghand Bat Rescue.
Maureen Heidtmann of CT DEEP/Winghand Bat Rescue will tell us what bats can be found here, why they are beneficial, how homeowners can support their habitat – and how to spot the many myths about these nocturnal visitors.
This event is part of LLT’s November Nights. Don’t miss it!
Winter Is Coming For The Homeless
Sunday October 19th, 2025 3-4:30pm
Winter places heavy demand on homeless services, but this year is even worse than usual. Cathy Zall, executive director of New London Homeless Hospitality Center, says: “The face of homelessness is changing. While we continue to serve individuals with a history of housing instability we are also serving a new population who had previously been stably housed for many, many years. The primary demographic here is seniors. Social Security income has risen very slightly while housing costs have jumped considerably. Other individuals with limited income are also impacted by these higher housing costs.”
Come here Cathy talk about the challenges but also outline strategies the Homeless Hospitality Center is working on to overcome those challenges. All are welcome.
Steve Dedman
Saturday October 18th, 2025 7-9pm
Steve Dedman returns to Hadlyme Hall for a benefit concert on Oct. 18. An evening of great music guaranteed! $20 admission at the door. Help Steve support the Hall!
Why Do Preserves Matter? A Biologists Perspective.
Sunday September 21st, 2025
In addition to providing places for people to enjoy, preserves are critical to the survival of countless non-human species. Focusing on a few or our local wildlife species, LLT’s Jim Arrigoni will explore how our preserves meet the needs of charismatic critters to survive the season.
Jim Arrigoni is the environmental director at the Lyme Land Trust, where he oversees stewardship of over 3,200 acres spread across 119 parcels that are owned or managed by Lyme Land Trust.
Learn Hands-Only CPR
Wednesday July 16th, 6:30 PM
On July 16th at 6:30pm, join us for a free AHA CPR Class. Practice Lifesaving skills that could make a difference in an emergency.
Spaces are limited, so please call to reserve your spot (860) 434-7225.
Geology and the Long Island Sound
Sunday July 13th, 3-4:30 PM
A 30-million year old stream cut lowland that became a glacial lake and is now a major estuary.
On Sunday July 13th from 3-4:30 pm Geologist Ralph Lewis will discuss the geological transformation of one of the best known estuaries on the eastern seaboard.
Free Admission.
Drawing the Birds of Lyme
Sunday June 15th, 3-4:30 PM
Rob Braunfield brings his talents as an artist and illustrator in an illustrated birdwatching seminar on the birds of Southeastern CT.
As he talks, Rob will draw sketches of each bird’s characteristics – size, shape, behavior, coloration, migration patterns – to aid in your field observation. Perfect for beginners and experts alike.
Free admission.
Coastal Connecticut as a Maritime Culture: A History in Twelve Objects
Sunday June 8th, 3-4:30 PM
Southeastern Connecticut played an outsized role in America’s maritime history from the country’s earliest days through shipbuilding, whaling and fishing.
Mystic Seaport Museum’s Curator of Maritime History, Michael P. Dyer, will talk about our maritime history and highlight twelve objects that offer evidence of that story. A great presentation for experts and amateurs alike. Free admission.
The Midnight Anthem Comes to Hadlyme!
Saturday May 10th, 6-8PM
Fresh from their recent sellout performance at The Kate, Cat, Sophia & Grace – two sisters and their cousin – perform at Hadlyme Public Hall on Saturday, May 10 from 7-9.
Steeped in the music and culture of the CT River Estuary, their fresh brand of country-inspired Americana has been a hit with audiences up and down the East Coast. This cabaret-style performance will sell out fast!
Admission $10 for members, $15 for nonmembers. BYOB and snacks.
East Haddam Land Trust: Lakes, Rivers, and Open Spaces
Sunday April 27th, 3 – 4:30 pm
Land trusts across the Lower CT River Estuary have been pioneers in acquiring for public benefit unique woodlands, fields, lakes, rivers and open spaces.
Pete Govert, executive director of East Haddam Land Trust, will be the featured speaker at Hadlyme Public Hall’s annual meeting on Sunday, April 27 from 3-4:30. Refreshments will be served.
Friends of Whalebone Cove Annual Meeting
Sunday April 6th, 3 – 4:30 pm
Annual Meeting with guest speaker Juliana Barrett, PhD discussing Whalebone Cove and the lower tidal Connecticut River: Past Present, and Future.
Domestic Violence in Southeastern Connecticut
Sunday March 16th, 3 – 4:30 pm
Domestic violence is a national problem that crosses ethnic, racial and socio-economic lines. Come hear how New London-based Safe Futures supports victims of domestic violence and sexual assault across Southeastern CT and offers hope in times of trouble to people in trouble, adults and children alike.
This program is part of a larger series that the Hall will present in 2025 about issues facing our friends and neighbors. Sunday, March 16 from 3-4:30. Refreshments will be served.
Neighbors Potluck
March 15th, 6-8PM
Hadlyme Public Hall is the cover story in the February issue of Lyme & Old Lyme Neighbors magazine and we’re having a potluck to celebrate!
Hear our plans for the future as well as a visit from a special musical guest (who’s also a long-time Hall member!). Also on board is the magazine’s publisher Gail Stevens, the wife of long-time Hall favorite Ramblin’ Dan Stevens, who will talk about why the Hall is a unique community asset.
Treasure Hunting in Lyme
If you’ve found something on your property, bring it in and the Standishes will help you identify the age and background of your finds! They will also bring lots of their great finds to share with you.
Sunday, Feb. 23rd from 3-4:30pm
What’s under our feet? History, lost treasures and old coins! Come hear metal detector experts Bob and Greg Standish (a father and son team from Lyme) talk about why Lyme and surrounding areas are such a rich target for metal detecting!
Free admission.
Kicking Off The Holidays
November 15th 7-9pm
Java Groove – a Shoreline favorite with a big sound – returns to Hadlyme Hall with the most danceable music around. This one is for everyone who loves to listen to jazz standards, ballads and swing classics, but don’t forget your dancing shoes because these guys specialize in getting people out on the dance floor.
Bring your own beverages and snacks and party with your friends and neighbors. We will provide a desserts table. Members free (but donations welcome!), $10 admission for non-members.
Doors open at 6:30pm. Get ready for some great dance music! And please bring a holiday donation of canned goods for the Shoreline Soup Kitchens & Pantries!
Lyme Volunteer Fair
Sunday October 20th, 2-4 pm
Join with Hadlyme Public Hall, Hadlyme Hall Garden Club and Hadlyme North School in celebrating what volunteers do for Lyme! Please visit our co-sponsored desk at the fair to find out how you can become more involved in Hadlyme as well as Lyme.
Steve Dedman “Songs From Hadlyme”
Friday October 18th, 7-9 pm
Hadlyme’s favorite showman returns to Hadlyme Hall for a fundraiser for our Hall. Join us for an intimate, cabaret-style concert on Friday, October 18th, sharing an evening of songs and the stories behind the songs with his friends from Hadlyme and beyond. Music is 7-9pm.
Admission is $20 per person for non-members and $15 for members at the door, cash or check.
Stone Walls with Kevin Gardner
Friday September 21st, 1-3 pm
A talk with the author of “The Granite Kiss” Author and master stone wall builder Kevin Gardner explains how New England came to acquire its thousands of miles of stone walls, the ways that they and other dry stone structures were built, how their styles emerged and changed over time, and their ongoing significance to the New England landscape. This presentation and book signing is co-sponsored by Hadlyme Hall Garden Club and Hadlyme Public Hall.
Ramblin’ Dan Stevens: Stories Behind the Music
Friday September 20th, 6:30-8:30 pm
Ramblin’ Dan Stevens: Stories Behind the Music. A musicologist and storyteller as well as a veteran blues artist, Dan returns to the Hall with an intimate solo concert that encompasses the history of blues music in America from its origins in the African American tradition of the Deep South to the present.
BYOB and your own snacks. Members free (but donations welcome!), $10 admission for nonmembers.
What’s Driving Home Sales
Sunday September 15, 1-3 pm
Come to the Hall to learn about what’s driving local home sales in Hadlyme and beyond. Alysson Cotton of William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty, who lives in Lyme and works from Sotheby’s Old Lyme office, will go deep into changes in local sales trends and buyer demographics based on nearly 20 years of experience in real estate. No admission (but donations welcome at the door! A hot topic for a hot market!
Potluck and Dance Party
Saturday July 20, 6:00-9:00 pm
Have dinner with your friends at an old-fashioned potluck from 6-7 pm (BYOB) followed by a rollicking dance party with John Brown and the BackPorch Pickers from 7-9 pm. Good times and great dance music. Bring your friends and neighbors. Donations welcome at the door.
Senior Safety
Tuesday June 11th, 5 pm
The Lyme Ambulance education team returns to the Hall on June 11 for a lively presentation on senior safety & tips on how to age safely in place. The class is free and kicks off at 5 pm. Refreshments will be served.
CT River’s Unique Geography
Sunday May 26th, 3-5 pm
Join Hadlyme’s Ralph Lewis, a former Connecticut state geologist and expert on the impact of geology on the development of the Connecticut River Estuary, as he explains how the unique structure of the longest river in New England has played a key role in life here for thousands of years.
Annual Meeting
Sunday May 19th 1-3 pm
Come hear Hadlyme’s favorite oral historian Jim Leatherbee. Jim will answer all of your questions about Hadlyme history, lore and tall tales. A brief annual meeting starts at 1 pm followed by Jim’s open-mike session. Everyone welcome!