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
Medicare Made Perfectly Clear: Friday, July 11, 10 a.m. 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. Free.
Learn to play Mahjong: Fridays, Aug. 1 and 8, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Special two-part introductory course led by Kathryn Carle. Designed for beginners and will cover the fundamentals of the game in a supportive, hands-on environment. Free.
Baking with Pastry Chef Sarah: Thursday, Aug. 7, 2 p.m. Join Pastry Chef Sarah from Stonebrook Village to learn how to create a mouth watering blueberry buckle dessert from scratch. Free.
Health and Harmony, Music’s Nourishing Effects: Wednesday, Aug. 27, 1 p.m. Explore current ground breaking research from around the world that investigates music’s infinite array of influences on our well-being. Free.
Trips
Shopping: Shops at Evergreen Walk on Monday, July 14, depart 9:30 a.m. Cost $5. Olde Mistick Village on Aug. 4, depart 8:30 a.m. Cost $5.
Dine and Drive: Tucker’s Restaurant on Thursday, July 24, depart 11:45 a.m. Cost $5. Bell City Diner on Thursday, Aug. 14, depart 10:30 a.m. Cost $5.
Coastal Cruise (Newport, RI) with Friendship Tours: Tuesday, July 22, depart 7:45 a.m. View Newport Harbor and the East Passage of Narragansett Bay aboard the Coastal Queen on this narrated tour of the historic sites that surround beautiful Newport Harbor and the Jamestown shoreline. Lunch at Brick Alley Pub in downtown Newport, with menu choices at registration. Time on Bowen’s Wharf after Harbor Cruise. Cost $159.
CT Museum of Culture and History: Wednesday, July 30, depart 9:30 a.m. Located in the historic West End of Hartford, the museum houses exhibitions, a library, a research center and a vast collection that includes more than four million manuscripts, graphics, objects and artifacts. Lunch on your own at Red Rock Tavern. Cost $10.
Thimble Island: Wednesday, Aug. 20, depart 9 a.m. The Thimble Islands are a chain of 365 islands in Stony Creek Harbor off the southeast coast of Branford in Long Island Sound. Take a 45-minute tour of the islands aboard the Sea Mist. Lunch on your own at The Dockside Restaurant. Cost $30.
American Museum of Tort Law: Monday, Aug. 25, depart 9 a.m. The tour will wander through history and explore the power of law to protect one of our most important rights: trial by jury. Tort law, known as the law of wrongful injuries, is truly the law of the people, by the people and for the people. Cost $10.
Holcomb Farm Fresh Access Program: Thursdays at 11–11:45 a.m. The fabulous Fresh Access Program in partnership with Holcomb Farm returns this year. Thanks to the generosity of the Holcomb Farm CSA and the ongoing support of our community, fresh local produce is directly available to our seniors. A heartfelt thank you to the Granby Community Fund for making this program possible!
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.
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 60s to 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. Free.
Ask The…Series
Ask the Attorney: Wednesdays, July 2 and Aug. 6, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. by appointment only. Specializing in Elder Law. Call to set up an appointment for a free half-hour consultation.
Ask the Realtor: Wednesdays, July 9 and Aug. 13, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. by appointment only. Lifelong Granby resident Judy Guarco has worked for 20+ years representing both buyers and sellers. Please call to set up an appointment for a free half-hour consultation.
Ask the Registered Dietitian: Wednesdays, July 16 and Aug. 20, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. by appointment only. Amy Woodman, registered dietitian from Farmington Valley Nutrition and Wellness, will answer your nutrition questions. Please call to set up an appointment for a free half-hour consultation.
Ask the Financial Advisor: Wednesdays, July 23 and Aug. 27, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. by appointment only. Meet with Financial Advisor Matthew Sondrini from The O’Brien Group. Please call to set up an appointment for a free half-hour consultation.
Health and Wellness
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. To schedule a confidential appointment, call 860-844-5350.
Foot Care by Sarah: Wednesdays, July 9 and Aug. 13, by appointment only. $30 for 30-minute foot care appointments.
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 balance, and provide stretching to 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. 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: Wednesdays 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. Beginners welcomed, great for seasoned students as well.
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. 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. Fencing is an elegant and complex sport that makes your brain think fast and clearly, keeping it healthy and alert and maintaining your motor skills in top condition throughout your life. Fencing classes are taught by Marc, a fencing master with 45 years of experience.