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 all 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.
Please note that the center is closed on Friday, April 18 for Good Friday.
Special Event
Tulip Dinner: Wednesday, April 16, 5 p.m. Birds are chirping, flowers are blooming, and days are getting longer! Let’s gather for an evening filled with good food and laughter, with entertainment by Willie and Jan Band. Catered meal from Tucker’s Restaurant. Cost: $10
Lifelong Learning
Hudson River Painters: Friday, April 11, 10 a.m. The Hudson River School was America’s first true artistic fraternity, dating to the 1820s. These painters focused on capturing the unique natural beauty of the American continent. During a time of significant social, political and economic change in America, the paintings of the Hudson River School reflected a sense of hopefulness and a deep appreciation for the untouched American landscape. As time passed, their artwork also began to convey a sense of sorrow for the changing landscape. Join John Cilio for an exciting, illustrated and free presentation that delves into the storied lives, locations and symbolism of these visionary painters.
Donna Eden Energy Routine: Tuesday, April 22, 1 p.m. Learn how to keep yourself healthy and resilient with a five-minute daily routine that will strengthen your immune system to overcome and prevent illness, sharpen your memory and clear your mind. You will also discover what drains your energies daily and what to do about it. Instructor, Gail Altschwager, RMT, EMP. Free.
Pendulum Dowsing Course: Tuesdays, April 29–May 20 at 1 p.m. Gail Altschwager is back with her fabulous Pendulum Dowsing program. Dowsing is a biofeedback system that, with practice, can be used in a myriad of 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. Free.
Trips
Shopping at Target/Enfield Shops: Monday, April 14, depart at 9 a.m. Cost: $5.
Harvard Glass Museum and The Mapparium with Friendship Tours: Thursday, April 17, depart at 7 a.m. with estimated return at 7:45 p.m. Picture a giant, hollow ball made of glass, completely indoors, surrounded by lights, and skewered through its middle by a footbridge. Now, stain the inside of the glass ball as if it were a political map of the Earth turned inside-out. You are inside the Mapparium at the Mary Baker Eddy Library. This huge globe shows the world’s boundaries frozen in time circa 1935. Enjoy a three-course family-style Italian lunch at Maggiano’s Little Italy, with salad and rolls, bruschetta, chicken piccata and rigatoni with meat sauce, lemon cookies and coffee. Next, be amazed by the realistic flowers made of blown glass at The Glass Flowers exhibit in the Harvard Museum of Natural History. Between 1886 to 1936, Austrian glass makers created glass models of 700 species of flowers and plants. Enjoy a guided tour of the Glass Flowers exhibit. Cost: $146.
Dine and Drive at Abigail’s: Friday, April 25, depart at 11:15 a.m. Cost: $5, lunch on your own.
Connecticut State Capitol Tour: Monday, April 28, depart at 9 a.m. Enjoy a one hour guided tour of the beautiful State Capitol and then lunch on your own at Max Downtown. Cost: $5.
Ongoing Programs
CRT Hot Lunch: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12–1 p.m. Let someone else do the cooking. Community Café offers a healthy, low-cost lunch for seniors 60+ with 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.
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 1960s–80s. Open to any type of musicians. 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 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.
ASK THE… Series
Ask the Attorney: Wednesday, April 2, 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, April 9, 10 a.m.–12 p.m., by appointment only. Lifelong Granby resident Judy Guarco has worked for 20+ years representing both buyers and sellers. Her 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 free 30-minute consultations.
Ask the Registered Dietitian: Wednesday, April 16, 10 a.m.–12 p.m., by appointment only. Amy Woodman, registered dietitian from Farmington Valley Nutrition and Wellness, will meet with you for a free 30-minute consultation to answer your nutrition questions.
Ask the Financial Advisor: Wednesday, April 23, 10 a.m.–12 p.m., by appointment only. Meet with Financial Advisor Matthew Sondrini from The O’Brien Group for a free 30-minute consultation.
Health and Wellness
Chair Massage: Tuesdays, April 1, 15 and 29, 10 a.m.–12:45 p.m., by appointment only. Bev offers 15 minutes chair massages for $10.
Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Clinic: Thursdays, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m., no appointment needed. Courtesy of the Visiting Nurses and Hospice of Litchfield County. 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: April 9 is full but Wednesday, April 23 has been added with appointments available. Sarah from Mobile Manicures offers 30-minute foot care appointments. Cost: $35.
Exercise Programs
See current Center Life newsletter for session dates and cost for all programs.
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 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. This class is for beginners to advanced dancers.
Everybody’s Exercise: Thursdays, 1:30–2:30 p.m. This class is suitable for anyone and everyone. It includes strength and weights, some cardio, balance and flexibility. All movements can be modified for chair or standing. 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, walking drills, as well as core conditioning. Instructor, Paula Pirog.
Adult Fencing: Fridays, 11 a.m. The sport of Olympic Fencing is open for everyone. Fencing does not have weight categories or age limits and there are fencing tournaments even in 90+ age groups. Fencing is an elegant and complex sport that makes your brain think fast and clearly, keeping it healthy and alert and maintaining motor skills in top condition throughout life.
Classes taught by Marc, a fencing master with 45 years of experience.