In Town Focus
Men’s Breakfast
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Join us Friday, Oct. 12, at the Granby Senior Center when Sally King, Paula Johnson and Karyn Cordner present the Therapy Dog Program, bringing a few canine members with them.
In Town Focus
Volunteers Needed
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Mary’s Kitty Korner, Granby’s no-kill cat shelter, is looking for volunteers to help care for its kitties until they find “fur-ever” homes.
Drumrolls
In Memory of . . .
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Brockett, Frances (Pearson), 88, wife of the late Robert I. Brockett, August 17
Events
Bruce Porter Music Series begins Nov. 4
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The Bruce Porter Memorial Music Series for 2018-2019 will open on Sunday, Nov. 4, at 4 p.m. with pianist Benita Rose and saxophonist Tony Gibbs presenting classical music played on an instrument customarily associated with jazz.
Events
Lost Acres Vineyard to host author Wally Lamb
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Wally Lamb is the author of six New York Times best-selling novels and a volunteer at Connecticut’s York Correctional Institution. He will be hosted by Lost Acres Vineyard for a fund raiser to support CASA’s Ranchero Pandillero, an innovative program in Mexico to reduce gang violence.
Health Notes
Lyme Disease: ticks active in the fall
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Even though cooler weather is here, the activity of ticks and the possibility of Lyme Disease remains. Raking leaves and fall yard clean ups present opportunities for you to come in contact with ticks.
Happenings at the Center
The “Skinny” on October
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World War II Remembered—Generals and Admirals: Tuesdays, Oct. 2 and 9, 1:30 p.m. Presented by Lieutenant Colonel James Shelmerdine.
Happenings at the Center
There’s so much happening this fall at the Granby Senior Center
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Visit www.granby-ct.gov to learn about all on offer. The Launch of Our Lifetime Learning Academy: The Senior Center encourages and recognizes the ongoing desire for stimulating, high-level programming and experiences for our adult population in Granby and surrounding towns. With that in mind, we have launched a new initiative, The Lifetime Learning Academy.
Events
Love puppies? Learn about raising a puppy with purpose
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On Monday, Oct. 8, from 6 to 8 p.m., Guiding Eyes for the Blind will showcase its guide dogs in training at an open house at the First Congregational Church, 219 North Granby Road.
People
“Touring” the Wadsworth Atheneum
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Granby Women’s Breakfast attendees were treated to a presentation by docent Russell Chicoine from the Wadsworth Atheneum.