SBHS News
Salmon Brook Historical Society is located at 208 Salmon Brook Street
Research Library (Preservation Barn) is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon or by appointment by calling 860-653-9713. Research fee $25 per hour.
Museum Store (Enders House) is open on Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Items for sale can be viewed at salmonbrookhistoricalsociety.com and includes books, maps, mugs, notecards, jigsaw puzzles and many more Granby items.
Fall Flea Market is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Society’s grounds, rain or shine. Donations to the society’s booth are welcome on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon at the Preservation Barn. Parking and admission are free. The food booth will be selling donuts, coffee, bottled water, soda and hot dogs. Vendor spaces (20×20-foot) are available for $30 if received by Oct. 8, $40 if received later. Please contact Dave at 860-653-3965 for further vendor information.
Women’s Breakfast
On Wednesday, Oct. 5, Major Melinda Rizer Gould, USMC, Retired, will give a presentation, Former Life of a Retired Helicopter Pilot, to the Granby Women’s Breakfast Group at the Senior Center. Breakfast starts at 8:30 a.m. and the talk will begin at 9 a.m. Cost $5. Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the Senior Center or registering online at the Granby Senior Center website.
Camera Club
The Granby Camera Club is excited to have Wendy van Wilie as its guest presenter on Monday, Oct. 3 at 7 p.m at the Senior Center. The program will be Photographing People, both formally and informally. Member and guests may bring a portrait photograph, informal or formal, for critiquing if they wish. These can be on a stick or printed. The Scavenger Hunt words for this month are Photographing People, Farm, and Favorite.
Flu Clinics
The Farmington Valley VNA will hold Public Flu Clinics at the Granby Senior Center on Wednesday, Oct. 12 and Saturday, Oct. 15. Please call the VNA at 860-651-3539 between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to register for a clinic. Visit farmingtonvalleyvna.org for a complete schedule of flu clinics and to access required forms. Bring the completed forms as well as your insurance card to your appointment.
Suicide Prevention Training
Did you know that suicide is one of the leading causes of death in teens? However, men in their 70s are the most likely age and gender group to commit suicide. Suicide effects all age groups, races and religions. Please join us in the community room at the Senior Center on Tuesday, Oct. 11, at 7 p.m. for a suicide prevention program
Friends, family, teachers, coaches and co-workers are often the ones to see the first signs of suicide risk in someone. Get the training to identify these signs. An hour of your time could save a life.
Civic Club Tea Party
The Granby Civic Club will continue to celebrate its 109th year with a Tea Party on Thursday, Oct. 20 at 1 p.m. at the Senior Center. Please bring along your favorite teacup and a story to go with it. Refreshments will be provided. Contact Ginny@lostacres.com if you want additional information. All are welcome.
Lions’ Birdseed Sale
The Granby Lions will conduct its 27th Annual Birdseed Sale this fall. Orders must be placed by Saturday, Oct. 29, for pick-up of seed on Saturday, Nov. 5, 8 a.m. until noon at Pierce Builders, 522 Salmon Brook Street. Order forms have been mailed to existing customers. Questions and requests for an order form can be directed to Lion John at 860-653-3086. The order form is also available on the Granby Lions Club website, e-clubhouse.org/sites/granby_ct/
Coffee House
A Coffee House will be held at Pilgrim Covenant Church, 605 Salmon Brook Street, on Saturday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. This event is free, and refreshments will be served. The night will feature local musical talent. This Coffee House is intended to offer entertainment in a relaxing atmosphere as an outreach from Pilgrim Covenant Church with hopes of lifting spirits and building a greater sense of community. Call 860-653-3800 or email onevoicelifted@gmail.com if you have any questions.