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.
Lifelong Learning
AI’s Evolution and Future in Media: Wednesday, June 4, 10 a.m. Artificial Intelligence has changed media forever. Everything from social media to how we write emails has been impacted by this emerging and evolving technology. Explore a few of the key developments in AI’s evolution and examine if the present offers clues to what the future may hold. Presenter Adam Chiara is a communications professor and multimedia storyteller. Free.
Create and Paint with Nina: Friday, June 13, 10 a.m. Nina Chrisanthopoulos provides step by step instructions for a fun time. No art experience needed. Cost: $10.
36 Questions Workshop: Monday, June 16, 1–3 p.m. Building close relationships in adulthood can be challenging. Many social situations call for polite small talk, not heart-to-heart conversations, making it difficult to really connect deeply with people. Join Gail Altschwager for this free workshop using 36 Questions to connect and possibly make new friends.
Eat Right for the Summer: Friday, June 20, 10 a.m. Join Amy Woodman, RD from Farmington Valley Nutrition for a simple food demo and chat about some healthy summer food options. Free.
Goodyear, The Story of a Connecticut Native: Monday, June 23, 10 a.m. Charles Goodyear was born more than 200 years ago into a young United States. It was a time of economic and geographic expansion. Railroads didn’t exist, cities and towns were small and farming was the primary occupation—but all of that was about to change. Charles Goodyear’s ten-year search for the secret to creating vulcanized rubber would feed the second stage of the world’s industrial revolution. Join John Cilio as he unravels the folklore from reality about the amazing achievements of Connecticut’s Charles Goodyear and how the products changed the world we live in. Free.
Trips
Shopping at Blue Black Square: Monday, June 9, departs 10:30 a.m. Cost: $5.
Dine and Drive at Traveler Restaurant: Wednesday, June 11, departs 10 a.m. Cost: $5.
Harkness Park: Monday, June 23, depart 8:45 a.m. The day is yours to enjoy on your own. With its unparalleled views of the Long Island Sound, architectural splendor, and Great Gatsby vibes, the park is a popular destination for picnicking, flying kites, birding, fishing and photography. Its crown jewel, Eolia, was the elegant summer mansion of Edward and Mary Harkness, beneficiaries of the oil fortune Edward’s father amassed as a silent partner to John D. Rockefeller‘s Standard Oil Corporation. Lunch on your own at Fred’s Shanty. Cost: $5.
Ongoing Programs
CRT Hot Lunch: 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 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: Tuesday, 1–3:30 p.m. Free.
Music Jam, Back in Time: Wednesday, 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: Monday, 10 a.m. Bring your latest project to work on and enjoy some great conversation. Free.
History Revisited: Tuesday, 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 have the opportunity to request specific subjects to review. Free.
ASK THE … Series
Ask the Attorney: Wednesday, June 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, June 11, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. by appointment at the Granby Senior Center. Lifelong resident of Granby Judy Guarco has worked for 20+ years representing both buyers and sellers in Connecticut and Massachusetts. 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. Please call to set up an appointment for a free half-hour consultation.
Ask the Registered Dietitian: Wednesday, June 18, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. by appointment at the Granby Senior Center. Amy Woodman, registered dietitian from Farmington Valley Nutrition and Wellness, will meet with you to answer your nutrition questions. Please call to set up an appointment for a free half-hour consultation.
Ask the Financial Advisor: Wednesday, June 25, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. by appointment at the Granby Senior Center. Meet with Financial Advisor Matthew Sondrini from The O’Brien Group for a free 30-minute consultation. Please call to set up an appointment.
Health and Wellness
Chair Massage: Tuesdays, June 3 and June 17, 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, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. in the Senior Center Community Room. No appointment needed. Courtesy of the Visiting Nurses and Hospice of Litchfield County.
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: Wednesdays, June 11 and 25, by appointment only. Sarah from Mobile Manicures provides 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 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: Tuesdays, 4 p.m. Strength building sequences, standing and on the mat. Includes balance and Pilates floor work. Instructor, Paula Pirog.
Tai Chi: Wednesd`ays, 9:30 a.m. Mary Ellen returns with a new class! Tai chi is an ancient Chinese practice that combines slow, graceful movements, deep breathing and meditation. It is considered a form of mind-body exercise that has numerous health benefits. Learn simple, tai chi basics, stretch, breath and increase stamina and vitality. All levels.
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. 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, 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 fencing is open for everyone with any physical abilities. Fencing does not have weight categories or age limits and there are fencing tournaments even in 90+ age groups. It is an elegant and complex sport that makes your brain think fast and clearly, keeping it healthy and alert, It helps to maintain your motor skills in top condition throughout your life. Fencing classes are taught by coach Marc, a fencing master with 45 years of experience and an official coach and a member of USA Fencing.