Drumrolls
In Memory Of …..
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Innes, Lila K. (Knapp), 92, wife of the late Charles Barron Innes, January 28
Verse
Early Spring Dreams
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Looking like the heads of lollipop sticks, or puffs of dandelion fluff, the tops of the tall trees reach
People
Wear red on March 31, Equal Pay Day
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Recognize Equal Pay Day on March 31 to symbolize how far women and minorities are “in the red” with their paycheck. On Tuesday, March 31, women across the United States will join in a national day of action called Equal Pay Day.
People
Rise Against Hunger: Impact and touch the world
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The First Congregational Church of Granby invites you to a community-wide meal packaging event with the non-profit organization, Rise Against Hunger. The job in Granby is to raise the funds to cover the costs of meal ingredients and provide the volunteer labor needed to package the ingredients for 10,000 meals.
Friends of Holcomb Farm
Spring is turning us towards poetry
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March is here in Granby, with everything from the sweet smell of maple sap boiling to the rumble of plows heard clearing late-season heavy snowfall to stimulate our senses.
Happenings at the Center
The Senior Skinny
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Please visit granby-ct.gov/senior-services or check your Center Life Newsletter for a complete listing of our health services, support groups, clubs and ongoing activities. To register for a program please call 860-844-5352.
Fun & Rec
Get Fit Granby!
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The Granby Senior Center offers a variety of affordable exercise classes throughout the week for anyone 25 and older. Only $6/class for Granby residents when you pay the session price.
History
Local History and the First Amendment
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It is not a well-known story that local Connecticut Valley history is tied to the U.S. Constitution’s First Amendment, granting freedom of religion, speech and press. Several forces converged on Granby at its inception as the Salmon Brook Ecclesiastical Society in 1740.
People
Stop & Shop supports Waste Not Want Not program
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Granby’s Stop & Shop recently presented a check for $7,000 to the Waste Not Want Not weekly supper program held at South Congregational Church.
Town/Govt
Confused over who can vote in the presidential primaries?
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To be eligible to vote in the presidential primary on Tuesday, April 28, you must be registered as a Democrat or Republican. Voters are encouraged to check their party affiliation online at portaldir.ct.gov/sots/LookUp.aspx.