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. Must have a current Senior Center membership to participate in programs.
SPECIAL EVENT
Strawberry Shortcake Social: Wednesday, June 12 at noon. Enjoy a delicious deli sandwich and strawberry shortcake for dessert while Bill Benson plays his guitar! Cost: $5.
LIFELONG LEARNING
Painted Flower Pot: Friday, June 7, 10 a.m. Join Jennifer in creating your own painted terracotta planter. You will create your own design or pattern and leave with a flower to plant in it. Cost: $5.
Juneteenth – The First National Holiday authorized in the 21st century: Wednesday, June 19, 10 a.m. Juneteenth is a portmanteau word for June and nineteenth. Juneteenth, originally known as Jubilee Day, is a special holiday celebrating the promise of tomorrow that freedom provides every citizen.
The presentation explores the history and origins of America’s most recent addition to our national holiday schedule. It is a holiday recognized in all 50 states with Texas being the first state to legislate it as a state paid holiday. Free.
Medicare Made Perfectly Clear: Friday, June 21, 1 p.m. You’re invited to the Medicare Made Perfectly Clear seminar at the Granby Senior Center, hosted by Madison Roberson. At this event, you will have the opportunity to:
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the different parts of Medicare (Parts A, B, C, and D);
Learn about eligibility criteria and enrollment periods;
Discover supplemental coverage options available to enhance your Medicare benefits;
Receive expert advice and insights from a seasoned professional in the healthcare industry; and
Ask questions and engage in discussions to clarify any doubts you may have.
This event is designed to empower you with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions about your healthcare coverage. This event promises to be enlightening and beneficial. Let us guide you through the Medicare maze. Free.
The Magic of Schubert: Monday, June 24, 2 p.m. Melody is the great gift of Schubert’s music: in this purest art of musical creation, he was unequaled by anyone before or since. But he was also the master of the art song, and in this medium he goes far beyond beautiful melodies. Franz Liszt called him “the most poetic musician who ever lived.” In a one-hour presentation we will look deeply into a few of his greatest songs, to hear and understand what makes them so beautiful and so moving. No prior experience or knowledge of music is necessary. Presented by: David Stein.Free.
TRIPS
See Center Life newsletter for monthly shopping and Dine & Drive trips.
Dine and Drive: The Boathouse, South Hadley, Ma, Monday, June 3, Departs Center at 11:15 a.m.
Cost: $5
Starfires Baseball Game: Tuesday, June 4, Departs the Center at 9:30 a.m. Play ball! Enjoy a 10:30 a.m. game and beat the heat! The Westfield Starfires, a collegiate summer baseball team based at the Billy Bullens Field in Westfield, Mass., plays in the Futures Collegiate Baseball League (FCBL), a wood-bat league with a 56-game regular season comprising eight teams from northern Vermont to western Connecticut. Bagged Lunch options available. Cost: $20.
Shopping: Lee Outlets, Monday, June 17. Departs the Center at 9 a.m. Cost: $5.
Elizabeth Park Garden: Friday, June 21. Departs the Center at 9:30 a.m. Elizabeth Park is on the national register of historic places and offers just over one hundred acres of formal gardens, recreational facilities, walking loops and the Pond House Café. Bring your camera! We will be ordering bagged lunches from Fitzgerald’s to picnic at the park. Cost: $15.
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 an 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: June 5, 10 a.m. –12 p.m. by appointment. Specializing in Elder Law. Please call to set up an appointment for a free half-hour consultation. Free.
Ask the Realtor: June 12, 10 a.m. –12 p.m. by appointment. Granby’s Judy Guarco has worked for 20+ years representing both buyers and sellers with the goal to always to be a trusted advisor when navigating the ever-changing world of home ownership. Guarco will offer good advice, solid market knowledge, customer service and attention to detail in a free 30-minute consultation.
Cribbage: Fridays 3–5 p.m. and Tuesday at 6 p.m. Join this lively group. Experienced players will assist with refreshing your game play. Free.
Set Back: Tuesdays, 1–3:30 p.m. Free.
Music Jam, Back in Time: Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Bring your instrument and join in. Music from 60s–80s. Open to any type of musicians! Free.
Makers Club: Mondays at 10 a.m. Bring your latest project to work on and enjoy some great conversation. Free.
History Revisited: Tuesdays, 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. Free.
Camera Club: Monday, June 3 at 7 p.m. For photography enthusiasts. Each month a different topic of interest is discussed. Annual membership is $10.
Women’s Breakfast: Wednesday, June 5 at 8:30 a.m. Cost: $5.
Men’s Breakfast: Friday, June 14 at 8:30 a.m. Cost: $5.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Chair Massage: Tuesdays, June 4 and June 18, 10 a.m.–12:45 p.m. by appointment. Bev offers 15-minute chair massages for $10.
Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Clinic: Thursdays, 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 a marriage and family therapist may help you move forward with the better part of life. To schedule a confidential appointment, call 860-844-5350.
EXERCISE PROGRAMS
See Center Life newsletter for program dates and costs.
Gentle Movement: Mondays at 11:15 a.m. Next session: 6/5–7/29.
This class gently increases your strength, helps your ability to balance, and provides stretching to maintain and increase mobility. Instructor, Paula Pirog.
Chair Yoga: Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m. Next session: 6/4–7/30. 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. Instructor, Paula Pirog.
Yoga: Thursdays at 4 p.m. Next session: 6/4–7/30. Strength building sequences, standing and on the mat. Includes balance and Pilates floor work. Instructor, Paula Pirog.
Chi Gong–Virtual: Wednesdays, 9–9:45 a.m. Next session: 6/6–7/25. 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 joins and bring balance to our emotions. Beneficial to all skill levels. Instructor: Mary Ellen Mullins.
Line Dancing with Jim: Wednesdays, 1:30– 2:30 p.m. Next session: 6/5-7/31.Instructor Jim Gregory has been teaching dance full-time for forty 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.
Tai Chi Yang Style 24 Forms 1-6: Wednesdays, 2:45–3:45 p.m. Next session: 6/5–7/31. This class is suitable and encouraged for beginners. Tai Chi is a practice that involves a series of slow, gentle, low impact movements, a relaxed, meditative mind set and controlled breathing. People of all ages can benefit from Tai Chi for improved balance, flexibility, and increased energy. The balanced work of Tai Chi can also help reduce inflammation, improve mental health, chronic pain and increase longevity. It takes time and a commitment to learn Tai Chi as the forms are linked together andprogressive. This first session we will work on Forms 1-6. Instructor: Mary Ellen Mullins.
Tai Chi/Qi Gong: Thursdays at 9 a.m. Next session: 6/6–7/25. 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 warmups that are suitable for abilities.
Experience in first eight forms required to participate. Instructor: Mary Ellen Mullins.
Everybody’s Exercise: Thursdays, 1:30–2:30 p.m. Next session: 6/6–7/25. 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. Instructor Mary Root will personalize your routine based off current flexibility, strength, etc.
All about Balance: Thursdays at 2:45 p.m. Next session: 6/6–7/25. This class focuses on strength for balance efficiency, such as squats, handheld weight maneuvers and walking drills, as well as core conditioning. Instructor: Paula Pirog.