Women’s Breakfast
The Women’s Breakfast Group will meet on Wednesday, May 7, at the Granby Senior Center. Julie Sherman Wolfe, a local author, will talk about her book, Stories from a Hallmark Romance Screenwriter. Wolfe has written Hallmark Channel romances for many years. Perhaps you’ll recognize some that were made into movies as she explains her process and shares a few. Have your ever wanted to write? Come listen to a master share how it is done.
Breakfast will start at 8:30 a.m., followed by the program at 9 a.m. Cost remains $5. Please register with the senior center in advance, either online or by phone. This helps to ensure an accurate food count.
Civic Club
The Granby Civic Club will meet on Thursday, May 15 at 1 p.m. at the Granby Senior Center. The guest speaker will be Kara LaBella, author of Symsbury Witches. LaBella will discuss her book about the local legend of two area witches—one of whom was from Granby. LaBella is a retired English professor who moved to Simsbury in 2018 and has enjoyed learning about local folklore.
Refreshments will be provided and guests are always welcome. Contact Ginny Wutka for more information at Ginny@lostacres.com
Men’s Breakfast
On Friday, May 9, the Granby Men’s Breakfast Group will serve hot breakfast prepared by the group’s trained volunteers starting at 8:30 a.m. The program speaker, Elaine Chagnon, will discuss consciously taking herself outside her comfort zone with her presentation, Eyes Wide Shut—My Journey with the African Education Partnership. The cost remains at $5. Please register in advance through the Senior Center either online or by calling.
Camera Club
The Granby Camera Club will meet on Monday, May 5, at 7 p.m. at the Granby Senior Center. Melanie Casineau will be the speaker, sharing her training, responsibilities and experiences as a military photographer. The scavenger hunt words are: spring, vehicle and favorite.
SBHS Events
Salmon Brook Historical Society is located at 208 Salmon Brook Street.
The Research Library in the Preservation Barn is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon or by appointment by calling 860-653-9713. Research Fee $25 per hour.
The Museum Store has a great assortment of Granby items. Located in the Enders House, it is open Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Purchases may be made on Tuesdays at the Preservation Barn, 9 a.m. to noon. Items for sale can also be viewed at salmonbrookhistoricalsociety.com
The Spring Flea Market is scheduled for Saturday, May 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the society’s grounds. Please contact Dave Laun at 860-653-3965 for vendor information. Flea Market donations to the society can be dropped off any Tuesday or Thursday between 9 a.m. and noon through May 13.
Our weekly Summer House Tours will start Sundays beginning June 22 from 2 to 4 p.m.—closed July 6 and Aug. 31 for holidays. Tours include the Weed-Enders House c. 1790; Abijah Rowe House c.1732,; Colton-Hayes Tobacco Barn 1914; and Cooley School c. 1870. Admission fees are: adults $5, children and seniors $2, family maximum $12. Members are always free.
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