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 current Senior Center membership to participate in programs.
Special Event
Lotus Flower Lantern Project: Monday, Oct. 21, 2 p.m. The members of the Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project will be on hand to help you make a lovely lotus flower lantern using colorful paper and wire frames. A short documentary film on Korean artistic tradition will be shown as an introduction to the aesthetics of Korea. Light refreshments will be provided. Cost: $5.
Lifelong Learning
Live to 100, Secrets of the Blue Zone: Mondays in October at 10 a.m. Four-week docuseries on Netflix broadcasted at the Center. Episodes are about 40 minutes long. Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones takes members around the world to investigate the diet and lifestyles of those living the longest lives. Explore the original blue zones, be immersed in their culture and lifestyles, and see how Blue Zones is applying the research in communities across the United States. Get insight on how to benefit from following at least some of their leads, because the only thing better than looking good as you age is feeling good as you age. Free.
Medicare Made Perfectly Clear: Friday, Oct. 18, 1 p.m., at the Senior Center, hosted by Madison Levins. 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. Ask questions and engage in discussions to clarify any doubts you may have. Free.
Trips
Basketball Hall of Fame: Monday, Oct. 14, depart at 9:30 a.m. Located in Springfield, the city where basketball was born, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is an independent non-profit dedicated to promoting, preserving and celebrating the game of basketball at every level–men and women, amateur and professional players, coaches and contributors, both domestically and internationally. Nearly 200,000 people visit the Hall of Fame Museum each year to learn about the game, experience the interactive exhibits and test their skills on the Jerry Colangelo Court of Dreams. Lunch on your own after at UNO Chicago Pizzeria and Grille. Cost: $25.
Ongoing Programs
CRT Hot Lunch: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 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, Oct. 2, 10 a.m.–noon by appointment at the Senior Center. Specializing in Elder Law. Please call to set up an appointment for a free half-hour consultation.
Ask the Realtor: Wednesday, Oct. 9, 10 a.m.–noon by appointment only. Longtime Granby resident Judy Guarco has worked for 20+ years representing both buyers and sellers in Connecticut and Massachusetts. Guarco’s goal is always to be a trusted advisor to help navigate the ever-changing world of home ownership with good advice, solid market knowledge, customer service and attention to detail. Call for a free 30-minute consultation.
Ask the Financial Advisor: Wednesday, Oct. 23, 10 a.m.–noon by appointment only. Meet with Financial Advisor Matthew Sondrini from The O’Brien Group for a free 30-minute consultation.
Cribbage: Every Friday, 3–5 p.m. and every Tuesday at 6 p.m. Experienced players will assist with refreshing your game play. Free.
Set Back: Every Tuesday, 1–3:30 p.m. Free.
Music Jam, Back in Time: Every Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Bring your instrument and join in. Music from 60s thru 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: Every Tuesday, 10 a.m.–noon. 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, Oct. 1,15 and 29, 10 a.m.–12:45 p.m., by appointment only. Bev offers 15-minute chair massages for $10.
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 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 by Sarah: Wednesday, Oct. 9, by appointment only. Sarah from Mobile Manicures will be here on the second Wednesday of every month for 30-minute foot care appointments.
Cost: $35.
Therapy Dog Visits: Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 1:30 p.m. Sloppy kisses and happy tails! Researchers and experts agree that pets excel as therapeutic agents and that dogs are an antidote to depression. Studies have shown a decrease in both blood pressure and stress levels during therapy dog visits. A visit with a therapy dog can increase overall emotional well-being and stimulate the mind in dramatic ways. Free.
Flu Clinic: Hosted by the Visiting Nurse and Hospice of Litchfield County on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2–4 p.m. and on Saturday, Oct. 26, 10 a.m. to noon. Insurances accepted are: Aetna (Regular and Medicare), Anthem (Regular and Medicare), Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, United Health Care (Advantage). No other insurance accepted. Call 860-651-3539 for an appointment
Exercise Programs
See current Center Life newsletter for session dates and cost for all programs.
Gentle Movement: Monday, 11:15 a.m. This class will increase your strength, help your balance, and provide stretching to maintain and increase mobility. Instructor, Paula Pirog.
Total Body Tone: Monday, 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, class will include chair and standing exercises. Instructor, Michelle Rancourt.
Chair Yoga: Tuesday, 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: Thursday, 4 p.m. Strength building sequences, standing and on the mat. Includes balance and Pilates floor work. Instructor, Paula Pirog.
Line Dancing with Jim: Wednesday, 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
Yogachi: Wednesday, 2:45–3:45 p.m. This class is a gentle standing combination of stretches, joint and spinal movements and balance exercises, perfect for the aging body. Principles of yoga and Tai Chi are explored. This gentle class will leave you feeling energized, centered, grounded, relaxed and healthy. Instructor, Mary Ellen Mullins.
Everybody’s Exercise: Thursday, 1:30–2:30 p.m. 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 your current flexibility, strength, etc.
All about Balance: Thursday, 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: Friday, 11 a.m. Olympic Foil Fencing Club for adults, where you can learn the most sophisticated fencing sword called Foil. Sport of Olympic Fencing is open for everyone, with any physical abilities. Fencing is an elegant and complex sport that makes your brain think fast and clearly, keeping it healthy and alert and it’s maintaining your motor skills in top condition throughout your life. Fencing 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.