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 Event
GSC’s Got Talent! Monday, Sept. 30, 2 p.m. To celebrate National Senior Center month, the center is turning the spotlight on all of you with this spinoff to the famous America’s Got Talent show. Can you sing? Dance? Sing and dance at the same time? Can you play an instrument? Juggle? Are you an artist or do you sing opera? This is your day to shine and share your talent. Performances need to be no more than 90 seconds. Not interested in performing? Come to enjoy the free talent show.
Lifelong Learning
Visual Moments in Iceland, A Winter Sequel: Wednesday, Sept. 11, 1:30 p.m. As a follow up to a previous program, Visual Moments in Iceland: A Winter Sequel presents a return to the land of fire and ice. This presentation of images illustrates the mindset for strategies and for using the senses to photograph both the natural world as well as the built environment in Iceland. Free.
Pendulum Dowsing Class: Tuesdays Sept. 17–Oct. 8, 1 p.m. Dowsing is a biofeedback system that, with practice, can be used in many ways to find water and lost objects, determine the value of food and supplements, determine the flow of energy through your home, and even determine your best exercise routine. Instructor Gail Altschwager. Free.
AARP Safe Driver Course: Monday, Sept. 23, 1–5 p.m. Learn research-based safety strategies to help keep you safe while on the road. After taking this newly updated course, you may be eligible for a multi-year discount on your car insurance. Consult your auto insurance agent for details. Space is limited. The current fee for the four-hour course is $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-members, payable at the course by check or cash. Payment is directly to AARP, not the Senior Center.
Trips
Collette Travel British Landscapes Presentation: Thursday, Sept. 5, 2 p.m. We have partnered yet again with the Collette Group Travel to offer the British Landscapes tour March 30–April 8, 2025. On Sept. 5, learn all about what you may expect on this trip. Tea will be served. Free to attend presentation.
Hebron Harvest Fair: Friday, Sept. 6, departs center at 11 a.m. An annual event since 1971, the Hebron Harvest Fair has grown to become one of the largest agricultural fairs in Connecticut with unique attractions, fan favorite food and four days of fun. The fair is produced by the Hebron Lions Agricultural Society, a 501(c)(5) non-profit organization. Cost: $5.
Ongoing Programs
CRT Hot Lunch: Every Tuesday and Thursday, 12–1 p.m. 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, Sept. 4, 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.
Ask the Realtor: Wednesday, Sept. 11, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. By appointment at the Granby Senior Center. Granby resident Judy Guarco has worked for 20+ years representing both buyers and sellers in Connecticut and Massachusetts. Please call to set up an appointment for a free half-hour consultation.
Ask the Financial Advisor: Wednesday, Sept. 25, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. By appointment at the Granby Senior Center. A new addition to the Center, meet with Financial Advisor Matthew Sondrini from The O’Brien Group for a free 30-minute consultation.
Cribbage: Fridays, 3–5 p.m. and Tuesdays 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 the 60s to the 80s. Open to any type of musician! Free.
Makers Club: Mondays, 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, brings history to life. Join this informative and fun view of events from Pre-Columbian times to the present. Free.
Health and Wellness
Chair Massage: Tuesdays, Sept. 3 and 17, 10 a.m.–12:45 p.m., by appointment only. 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.
Foot Care: Wednesday, Sept. 11, by appointment only. Sarah from Mobile Manicures will be here on the second Wednesday each month for 30-minute foot care appointments. Cost: $35.
Exercise Programs
See current Center Life newsletter for program session dates and cost.
Gentle Movement: Mondays, 11:15 a.m. This class will gently increase your strength, help your ability to balance, and provide stretching to maintain and increase mobility. Instructor, Paula Pirog.
Total Body Tone: Mondays, 12:45–1:45 p.m. Class will consist of circuit style strength training/cardio using a variety of equipment like bands, weights and steppers, etc. Each class will be different to keep our muscles guessing, keep it interesting and, most importantly, to keep it fun! Class will include chair and standing exercises. Instructor, Michelle Rancourt.
Chair Yoga: Tuesdays, 2:30 p.m. 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, 4 p.m. Strength building sequences, standing and on the mat. Includes balance and Pilates floor work. Instructor, Paula Pirog.
Line Dancing with Jim: Wednesdays, 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.
Everybody’s Exercise: Thursdays, 1:30–2:30 p.m. 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, 2:45 p.m. 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.
Adult Fencing: Fridays, 11 a.m. Olympic Foil Fencing Club for adults. Fencing is an elegant and complex sport that makes your brain think fast and clearly, keeping it healthy and alert and it helps maintain your motor skills in top condition throughout your life. Classes are taught by coach Marc, who is a fencing master with 45 years of experience and is an official coach and a member of USA Fencing.