Please visit granby-ct.gov/senior-services or check the Center Life Newsletter for a complete listing of health services, support groups, clubs, and ongoing activities.
All persons entering the building must be members and scan in with their new membership card. If you haven’t received a new card, you will be given one upon your return to the center.
If you are a Granby Senior Center member, please register for programs through SchedulesPlus.com/granby If you are not a member of the Granby Senior Center or you do not have access to a computer, please call 860-844-5352 to register.
Special Events
The Golden Age of Hollywood Through Fashion: Wednesday, April 13, 1 p.m. Presenter, Karen Antonowicz. Fashion on the silver screen during the 30s, 40s and 50s was not only glamorous, but influential. In the depression era, folks could attend movies to forget their current circumstances. The 1950s movies continued to show elegant fashions that were inspiring to audiences of that period, but the advent of television caused fashion to be split between the silver screen and the smaller TV in America’s homes. Join us as we travel through these fascinating decades and enjoy a glimpse of glamour of that golden age. Register by April 6. Cost $5.
Tulip Time Dinner: Wednesday, April 20 at 5 p.m. Sponsored by Home Helpers of the Farmington Valley. Let’s celebrate spring starting with a dinner of chicken spaghetti bake, vegetables and dessert. We are excited to have Double Trouble returning to entertain us. Register by April 13. Cost $10.
Lifetime Learning Academy
Inside Alcatraz: Wednesday, April 6, 1 p.m. Presenter, Joe Ouellette. The Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary was a maximum-security federal prison on Alcatraz Island, which operated from 1934 until 1963 and housed the nation’s most notorious and dangerous criminals. Meet those on the guest list and take a look around at this interesting bit of history. We’ll explore the genesis of the institution, its famous guests, the accommodations and the players, the routine, the food, and the odds of an escape. Great photos too. Register by March 30. Cost $5.
The Revelation of John: Wednesdays, April 13-May 25, 10 a.m. Presenter, Skip Mission. This seven-week class will explain the future events described in the Bible book of Revelation, Chapters 4-19 including the Rapture, the judgments of the seven-year Tribulation, the Antichrist, the Mark of the Beast (666), Armageddon and Christ’s return. Register by April 7. Free.
How is Granby’s Baptist Cemetery Connected to the First Amendment? Wednesday, April 20, 1 p.m. Presenter, Skip Mission. This historical presentation takes us from the Great Awakening’s effect on Granby in 1740, to Connecticut, to Virginia and ultimately to the First Amendment of the Constitution. Register by April 13. Free.
Smithsonian Series, Aerial America: Mondays, April 4 – 18, 1 p.m. via Zoom. Take off on a thrilling flight across America. This epic series offers rare glimpses of our nation’s most treasured landmarks, all seen from breathtaking heights. From busy cityscapes to quiet landscapes, we capture the history and the pageantry of our amazing country, which is as diverse as the people who occupy it. Sign up for one or for all. Pre-registration required. April 4, Yellowstone; April 11, Man Made Marvels; April 18, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Free
Music and Arts
Music Jam: April 13 and 27, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is an informal gathering for those who love music and play an instrument. Pre-registration required. Free.
Stamping: Thursday, April 21, 9:30 a.m. Instructor, Sharon Holness. Enjoy making several beautiful cards for all occasions. Registration required. Cost $5.
Health and Wellness
Ask the Attorney: First Wednesday of the month, by appointment. Specializing in Elder Law. Please call 860-844-5352 to set appointment.
Alzheimer’s Support: Caring for someone diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease can be overwhelming. Contact the Alzheimer’s Association for assistance at 800-272-3900.
Chair Massage with Bev Harris: Tuesdays, April 5 and 19 by appointment. 15-minute massage is $10. Call 860-844-5352 to register.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Thursdays at Noon. A group for grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. Join others, like yourself, to share friendship, ideas and tips on being a parent again. Free.
Foot Care Clinic with Pedi-Care: Monday, April 18, and Friday, April 22, by appointment. A specially trained nurse will assess feet and lower extremities, trim, file and clean nails. Call 860-844-5352 to register. Cost $35 (not covered by insurance).
Free Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar Checks: Every Thursday 11 a.m. –12:30 p.m., by appointment. Courtesy of the Farmington Valley Visiting Nurses Association. Held in the Senior Center Community Room. Call 860-844-5352 to register.
Hearing Screenings with Hearing Care Centers: Friday, April 1, by appointment only. Have your hearing checked by a professional audiologist. They will also clean and assess your hearing aids. Call to register. Free.
Ongoing Programs
You must be a Senior Center member to participate, and pre-registration is required. Sign up at schedulesplus.com/granby or call 860-844-5352.
Crafting Group: Mondays, 10 to 12 p.m.
Set Back: Tuesdays 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Cribbage: Fridays 1 to 3 p.m., Tuesdays at 6 p.m.
Women’s Breakfast: Wednesday, April 6, 8:30 a.m. Presenter, George Ducharme.
Native American Women: Their Past and Impact on our Lives Today. To register call 860-844-5352. Cost $4.
Men’s Breakfast: Friday, April 8, 8:30 a.m. Mindy Gould presents Life and Career of a Retired Marine Helicopter Pilot. To register call 860-844-5352. Cost $2.
Exercise Classes: New sessions will start in May.
Spring Hike to Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve: Tuesday, April 12, 10:30 a.m. Two to three miles on well-maintained trails. There are two healthy but short up-hills.
Register online or by calling 860-844-5352.
Trips
Senior Van Service and Excursions:
The Granby Senior Van provides rides for adults 60 and over. Annual donation is $10. Vehicles are accessible and lift equipped. Rides are provided for medical and personal care appointments, grocery shopping and in-town errands. Please call the office at 860-844-5350 one week in advance for scheduling.
Christmas Tree Shop/Trader Joe’s, Manchester: Monday, April 11, 9:30 a.m. Cost $5
RJ Julia Booksellers, Madison: Monday, April 18, 9:15 a.m. Calling all book lovers…we will be heading to one of the state’s most famous book sellers, RJ Julia. You will have time to browse the shelves of all the latest bestsellers, classics and more. Relax with a cup of coffee and enjoy the opportunity to enrapt yourself in a good book. Lunch on your own at Lenny and Joe’s Fish Tale. Cost $10
Crepe’s Tea House, Southwick: Friday, April 22 at 11:15 a.m. Cost $5
New Britain Museum of American Art: Friday, April 29, 9:15 a.m. The New Britain Museum of American Art offers over 8,300 works of art including colonial portraiture, the Hudson River School, American Impressionism and the Ash Can School as well as many others. Lunch on your own at Staropolska, featuring Polish cuisine. Cost $15.