In Town Focus — June 2024

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Women’s Breakfast

A very special program is in store for Granby Women’s Breakfast attendees on Wednesday, June 5. This 20th anniversary of the Granby Women’s Breakfast Group will include a selection of fine teas (coffee will also be available), delicious delicacies, an antique bridal fashion show, music, door prize for the best decorated hat. Breakfast starts at 8:30 a.m. followed by the special 20th anniversary program at 9 a.m. Cost $5. Reserve your seat online or by calling the senior center (860-844-5352) soon, as the event will likely sell out.

Camera Club

During the month of June, the Granby Camera Club will have an exhibit in the Granby Library to celebrate its 30th year. There will a reception on Monday, June 3 from 5  to 6:30 p.m. to meet and greet our photographers and learn more about the club.

Live music at New England Pizza

On Saturdays June 1, June 29 and July 27, New England Pizza, 518 Salmon Brook St., will offer The Travelin’ Trout Band from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Enjoy live music as you dine on your favorite pie.

Guitar Recital

Windy Hill Guitar Studio Recital will perform at 4 p.m. on Monday, May 27, at the South Campus of Granby Congregational Church, 242 Salmon Brook Street. Admission is free.

Civic Club

The Granby Civic Club will meet at Lost Acres Orchard and Farmstore for its June Luncheon Meeting on June 20, at noon. It’s been the club’s tradition the past 20 years to hold its final meeting of the year at the orchard, partaking of a fabulous farm-to-table luncheon, discussing current events of the town and planning future club activities. The ladies enjoy a great time of food, fun, and fellowship as they eat in the beautiful and historic outside open barn. Luncheon reservations required by Wednesday, June 19.

The club invites all women of Granby and surrounding communities to join in its tradition of service and friendship and share in their vision for “A Better Granby.” Contact Ginny Wutka (ginny@lostacres.com) or 860-539-2556 for additional information and reservations.

Tag Sale at GCC

The Granby Congregational Church is holding a BIG Tag Sale Saturday, June 1, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its south campus, 242 Salmon Brook Street, Granby. Something for everyone! The event will be held rain or shine.

CT Hang-a-Quilt Day

The Farmington Valley Quilt Guild annual Connecticut Hang-a-Quilt Day is on Saturday, June 15. This free outdoor quilt display will showcase the art, craft, beauty, and history of Quilting. No registration is required. Everyone who owns a handmade quilt is encouraged to hang it outside their homes and places of business. The quilts can be hung on a line, over a chair, out a window, from a tree, or other way. Farmington Valley Quilt Guild will have a large display of quilts in the center of Simsbury. Check the website (fvquilter.org) for display addresses.

Participants are encouraged to post a photo of their displayed quilts on social media with: #CTHangAQuiltDay.