Opticians work hard and like to play harder.
Be a part of SOCO's event committee & help plan our summer get-together, regional gatherings, and CEC events.
Be a part of SOCO's event committee & help plan our summer get-together, regional gatherings, and CEC events.
UPCOMING EVENTS
9/11 Optical heritage Museum
$0.00 - $50.00
3 ABO credits Space is limited! Buy your pass now! 9/11/2022 form 9:45a to 2:30p Join us on 9/11 for a lux road trip to the Optical Heritage Museum in Southbridge, MA! We will depart via coach bus at 10am (address below) spend the afternoon at the museum, have a pizza lunch and return at 2:30pm (traffic permitting). Earn a total of 3 ABO CE throughout the trip! One each way and one at the museum. LUNCH INCLUDE! This event is free for members. Not a member yet? Join now. Members receive free CE and event admission throughout the year! Departing from 80 Town Line Rd. Rocky Hill,CT. Bus leaves at 10am sharp. Please arrive early to park. |
PAST EVENTS

Live CE event.
May 1, 2022
All attendees were eligible to receive up to 7 credits.
May 1, 2022
All attendees were eligible to receive up to 7 credits.
2 Hours Continuing Education Virtually
Sunday November 7th, 2021 10:00am
Sunday November 7th, 2021 10:00am
Summer Social 2021
July 31,2021
6:00-9:00pm
Stony Creek Brewery, Branford CT
Thank you to all who attended.
July 31,2021
6:00-9:00pm
Stony Creek Brewery, Branford CT
Thank you to all who attended.
FALL 2022 Continuing Education
All Connecticut Opticians, Apprentices, & Students,
SOCO will offer Continuing Education Credits throughout the year. Mix & Match.
Remember for your Connecticut's opticians license, you need 7 CECs annually.d
📣📣SOCO Spring CECs📣📣
Sunday, September 11, 2022 3 ABO Credits
Field Trip to the Optical Heritage Museum L
Credits to and from the museum and one at the museum! (Lunch included!)
Free for Members - $50 for Non Members
Seats are Limited Register NOW
Thank you to all who attended.
Sunday, October 16, 7 Credits
Details TBA
Not a member? JOIN SOCO, become a member today!
Not only will you have unique opportunities to earn your credits, you will have networking/social events to attend. 🤩
SOCO will offer Continuing Education Credits throughout the year. Mix & Match.
Remember for your Connecticut's opticians license, you need 7 CECs annually.d
📣📣SOCO Spring CECs📣📣
Sunday, September 11, 2022 3 ABO Credits
Field Trip to the Optical Heritage Museum L
Credits to and from the museum and one at the museum! (Lunch included!)
Free for Members - $50 for Non Members
Seats are Limited Register NOW
Thank you to all who attended.
Sunday, October 16, 7 Credits
Details TBA
Not a member? JOIN SOCO, become a member today!
Not only will you have unique opportunities to earn your credits, you will have networking/social events to attend. 🤩
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SOCO IS A PROUD MEMBER OF THE OAA.
ALL MEMBERS ENJOY JOINT MEMBERSHIP AS A SOCO MEMBER.
SOCO IS A PROUD MEMBER OF THE OAA.
ALL MEMBERS ENJOY JOINT MEMBERSHIP AS A SOCO MEMBER.
Previous Events:

ONE-Opticians of New England
ABO-NCLE Credit conference
Virtual Education Meeting
Come Join Us: Sunday, November 8th--New Virtual Seminar Format, a unique collaboration between New England states.
https://zoom.us/.../5616018593595/WN_zQDZZNizTqeThzhV2fK_GQ
In order to ensure the health and safety of our attendees and speakers, our regional opticians associations have decided to hold their fall educational seminars virtually (and jointly) through Zoom conferencing on Sunday, November 8th! This conference will be an exciting, new partnership, entitled, ONE "Opticians of New England". ONE is a continuing education opportunity for all opticians.
To register for our Exciting event please click the link below;
https://zoom.us/.../5616018593595/WN_zQDZZNizTqeThzhV2fK_GQ
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ONE-Opticians of New England
ABO-NCLE Credit conference
Virtual Education Meeting
Come Join Us: Sunday, November 8th--New Virtual Seminar Format, a unique collaboration between New England states.
https://zoom.us/.../5616018593595/WN_zQDZZNizTqeThzhV2fK_GQ
In order to ensure the health and safety of our attendees and speakers, our regional opticians associations have decided to hold their fall educational seminars virtually (and jointly) through Zoom conferencing on Sunday, November 8th! This conference will be an exciting, new partnership, entitled, ONE "Opticians of New England". ONE is a continuing education opportunity for all opticians.
To register for our Exciting event please click the link below;
https://zoom.us/.../5616018593595/WN_zQDZZNizTqeThzhV2fK_GQ
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New England States Join For Virtual Conference
On November 8, 2020, Opticians Association of Massachusetts, Opticians Association of Rhode Island, Opticians Association of Vermont, Society of Connecticut Opticians and New Hampshire Society of Opticians will join together for a ONE Virtual Conference,
Opticians of New England.
With the help from Blair Wong and Kevin Silva, Executive Director and Vice President of the Opticians Association of Massachusetts, and a team from each state association, ONE will deliver 7 hours of education for the needs of each society.
More info to come...
On November 8, 2020, Opticians Association of Massachusetts, Opticians Association of Rhode Island, Opticians Association of Vermont, Society of Connecticut Opticians and New Hampshire Society of Opticians will join together for a ONE Virtual Conference,
Opticians of New England.
With the help from Blair Wong and Kevin Silva, Executive Director and Vice President of the Opticians Association of Massachusetts, and a team from each state association, ONE will deliver 7 hours of education for the needs of each society.
More info to come...
SOCO COVID-19 SUPPORT FORUM
