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Please visit granby-ct.gov/senior-services or check your Center Life Newsletter for a complete listing of health services, support groups, clubs and ongoing activities.

 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.


Special Events

Valentine’s Day Lunch and Bingo: Wednesday, Feb. 8, 12 p.m. Join us for a delicious lunch, dessert bar and Bingo as we celebrate Valentine’s Day. Cost $5. Please register by Feb. 3.

Felt Rose Workshop: Thursday, Feb. 9, 1 – 3 p.m. Learn how to make beautiful and realistic roses and greenery out of felt material just in time for Valentine’s Day. Perfect to keep for yourself or give as a gift. Taught by local artist and instructor Katherine Tolve. Cost $15.

Trips

International Travel: Are you dreaming of a fantastic vacation? Granby Senior Center partners with Collette Tours, a renowned travel tour company that has been taking groups to amazing destinations for decades. Our current adventures are planned for Italy in October 2023 and Japan in April 2024. Call 860-844-5352 for details.

Par 4 the Course: Friday, Feb. 10, 11:15-3 p.m. Par 4 the Course offers an exceptional indoor golf experience using virtual golf simulators in a fun and exciting atmosphere. Players and guests can enjoy a full bar and food menu from Shortstop Bar and Grill while relaxing in the 800 square foot lounge area. Play over 30 different games including soccer, baseball, hockey, lacrosse, sport shooting. Cost is $10. Lunch paid on your own.

Connecticut Flower and Garden Show: Friday, Feb. 24, 9:15 a.m.-3 p.m. Spring in February arrives annually at the Connecticut Convention Center. Explore exhibits overflowing with fresh flowers, plants, herbs, bulbs, seeds, gardening books, garden equipment and much more. View beautifully landscaped gardens and stop by the Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut design and horticulture competition. Cost $25. Lunch afterwards on your own at Red Rock Tavern

Cracker Barrel Pub, Tariffville: Wednesday, Feb. 15, 11:15 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Your friendly neighborhood pub and grill offers upscale bar food, cold beer, and weekly events in a laid-back, comfortable atmosphere. Cost $5.

Tanger Outlets at Foxwoods: Monday, Feb. 13, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. With over 70 stores to choose from, there is something for everyone. Shop and dine. Cost $5.

Ongoing Programs

CRT Hot Lunch: Every Tuesday and Thursday, 12-1 p.m. Let someone else do the cooking. Community Café offers a healthy, low-cost lunch for seniors 60+ and the opportunity to join with others. Monthly menus are available at the Senior Center. All participants are required to complete a one-time informational survey. A donation of $3 per meal is suggested to help cover costs; however, no one is denied a meal if unable to pay. Reservations are accepted until noon on Friday for the following week by calling 860-844-5350.

Ask the Attorney: Wednesday, Feb. 1, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. By appointment at the Granby Senior Center. Specializing in Elder Law. Please call to set up an appointment for a free half-hour consultation.

Cribbage: Every Friday, 1-3:30 p.m. and Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Join this lively group. Experienced players will assist with refreshing your game play. Free.

Set Back: Every Tuesday, 1-3:30 p.m. Free.

Music Jam: Every Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Bring your instrument and join in. Music from 60s-80s. Free.

Stamping: Thursday, Feb. 16, 9:30-11 a.m. Make beautiful cards for all occasions. All materials provided. Cost: $5 per class.

Makers Club: Mondays at 10 a.m. Bring your latest project to work on and enjoy some great conversation. Free.

History Revisited: Every Tuesday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Jerry Perkins, former professor and high school history instructor, has a unique way of bringing history to life. Join this informative and fun view of events from Pre-Columbian times to the present. Class attendees will have the opportunity to request specific subjects to review. Limited to six attendees. Masks and social distancing required.

Camera Club: Monday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. The club is for photography enthusiasts. Each month a different topic of interest is discussed. Annual membership is $10.

Women’s Breakfast: Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 8:30 a.m. Photo Gems from Granby’s Camera Club with Paula Johnson. Cost $5.

Men’s Breakfast: Friday, Feb. 10 at 8:30 a.m. Waste Not Want Not Community Kitchen with Sandy Flagg. Cost: $5.

Health and Wellness

Dr. Simmons, Strength Assessments: Wednesday, Feb. 22, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 30-minute appointments made in advance only. If you have difficulty walking long distances, trouble getting up from a chair, or maybe get tired out easily, this is an excellent opportunity to have your upper and lower body strength assessed. Free.

Hearing Screenings: Tuesday, Feb. 14, 9-11 a.m. Hearing Care Centers will be on-site conducting hearing screenings that include hearing aid cleaning and evaluation. Free.

Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Clinic: Every Thursday from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. No appointment needed. Courtesy of the Farmington Valley Visiting Nurses Association. Held in the Senior Center Community Room.

Healthy Minds: By appointment only. Situations such as the death of a loved one, failing health or strained family relationships can be daunting to face alone. Working with our Marriage and Family Therapist may help you move forward with the better part of life. To schedule a confidential appointment, call 860-844-5350.

Footcare with Sarah: Wednesday, Feb. 8, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sarah from Mobile Manicures will assess feet and lower extremities, trim, file and clean nails. By appointment only. Cost $35 not covered by insurance.

Exercise Programs

Every Body’s Exercise with Mary Root: Thursdays, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Jan. 5-Feb. 23, Mary Root will pilot this new class at the Center, suitable for anyone and everyone. This class will include strength and weights, some cardio, balance and flexibility. All movements can be modified for chair or standing. Root will personalize your routine based off current flexibility, strength, etc. 

Chi Gong via Zoom: Wednesdays, 9-9:45 a.m. Feb. 1-March 29 via Zoom. Instructor: Mary Ellen Mullins. The practice of Chi Gong helps us to feel grounded, nurtured and relaxed so that the body’s energy can be naturally directed to help our organs function optimally, create flexibility in the muscles, suppleness in the joints and bring balance to our emotions. Accessible and beneficial to all skill levels. Cost per 9-class session: $54 residents; $63 non-residents.

Gentle Movement for Strength and Balance: Mondays, Feb. 6–March 27, no Feb. 20. 11:15 a.m. Instructor, Paula Pirog. This class will gently increase your strength, help your ability to balance, and provide stretching to maintain and increase mobility. Cost per session: $42 residents; $49 non-residents.

Chair Yoga: Tuesdays, Feb. 7–March 28, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Instructor, Paula Pirog. Enhanced breathing, seated and standing classic Yoga poses, plus balance training and core strengthening. Guided meditation finishes the class in a calm and relaxing manner. Cost per session: $48 residents; $56 non-residents.

Yoga: Tuesdays, Feb. 7–March 28, 4-5 p.m. Instructor, Paula Pirog. Strength building sequences, standing and on the mat. Includes balance and Pilates floor work. Cost per session: $48 residents; $56 non-residents.

Tai Chi/Qi Gong: Thursdays, Feb. 1–March 29, no class March 9 or 16. 9-10 a.m. Instructor, Maryellen Mullins. Continuing the forms learned in previous sessions, this class will move on to learn Forms 9-12 of the Yang style Tai Chi. The first half of class will consist of Qi Gong warm-ups that are suitable for abilities. Experience in first 8 forms required to participate. Cost per session: $54 residents; $63 non-residents

Line Dancing with Jim: Wednesdays, Jan. 5–Feb. 23, no class Feb. 8, 1:30- 2:30 p.m. Instructor Jim Gregory has been teaching dance full-time for 40 years. His expertise will have you learning the steps in no time and having a blast too! This class is for beginners to advanced dancers. Cost per session: $48 residents; $56 non-resident.