People

Granby Lions Club helps VNA 

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Incy S. Muir, executive director of the Farmington Valley VNA receives a donation check from Bob Francolini, chair of the Granby Lions Club giving committee. Photo by Andrea Boyle Granby Lions Club helps VNA meet community needs By Andrea Boyle As part of the Lions Club International, the world’s largest service organization, the Granby Lions Club exemplifies its commitment to making a difference in the local community as long-term supporters of the Farmington Valley Visiting Nurse Ass […]

Fun & Rec

Two Coyotes Wilderness Camp

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Photos by Phyllis Meredith, phyllismeredith.com Justin Pegnataro, Executive Director of Two Coyotes founded Two Coyotes in 2000, a non-profit organization dedicated to nurture healthy, whole human beings through building self-awareness, community, and connecting people to nature. Recently, the school started an amazing summer camp program in Granby. In this program Justin states, “We use wilderness survival, wildlife tracking, and naturalist skills as tools that help us to better understand ours […]

Events

YSB Turns 20!

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The Youth Service Bureau Board invites all former Youth Service Advisory Board members to join them for breakfast on Thursday, May 14 at 8 a.m. at the Senior/Youth Services Building for a look back on 20 years of serving the youth and families of Granby. The bureau’s rich history of providing counseling and support services, positive youth development programs like GO! and WOW, drug and alcohol prevention, suicide prevention training, support groups and much more to the youth and families […]

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In Memory of Ginny Wells

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Virginia S. Wells, 93, passed away on March 27, at Seabury Retirement Community in Bloomfield. Before moving to Seabury in 2004 she had lived in Granby, CT, for 53 years. She was wife of the late Edward L. Wells who predeceased her in 2007. She graduated from Vassar College. During World War II she served in the WAVES. She was elected to the Granby Board of Education and served 10 years. She was elected to the Connecticut State Legislature in a special election, but, as the legislature didn’t m […]

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In Memory Of…

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In Memory Of … Anderson, Carolyn (Dewey), 89, December 11 Smith, Ruth (Roche), 88, March 6 Robinson, Evelyn (Wallach), 97, wife of the late Dale Robinson and Sidney Sprague, March 12 Silkey, Ernest Richard, 68, March 20 Lee, Ronald Massey, husband of Alta (Anthony) Lee, March 26 Havens, Catherine Marie, 67, wife of Charles McColgan, March 27 Campbell, Dennis W., companion of Melanie Stewart, March 28 Raggio, Edwin C., 65, husband of Maryellen (Quinn) Raggio, March 28 Lapent, Fran […]

Events

VNA Events

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Blood Pressure Screenings The Farmington Valley VNA’s free blood pressure screenings are available without appointment Monday, May 4, 10:30–11:30 a.m. at East Hartland Town Hall, and 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at East Granby Community Center; Tuesday, May 5, 9–10:30 a.m. at the Farmington Valley YMCA; Monday, May 18 at East Hartland First Church Parish House, and Thursdays, May 7, 14, 21 and 28, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Granby Senior Center. Food […]

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Pasta dinner fundraiser set for May 15

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The Granby U.N.I.C.O. Club will host its annual pasta dinner on Friday, May 15 at Manitook Camp, 70 Lakeside Drive in Granby, with continuous open seating from 5-8 p.m. The public is invited to enjoy a great home-cooked Italian meal featuring penne pasta with sauce, meatballs, sausage, salad, fresh bread, beverages and “make your own” ice cream sundae. The cost is only $10 per person ($7 for children and seniors) and all proceeds will benefit the UNICO scholarship fund and needy fami […]

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Senior Club Social

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Great music, an ice cream sundae and mingling with friends—what could be more fun on a Sunday afternoon? The Granby Senior Club hosts its annual Ice Cream Social on Sunday, May 31, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. at the Senior Center. Welcome the long-awaited summery weather by making your own ice cream sundae with a choice of toppings and enjoy the music of the Solid Oak Band. At only $5 per person, this event is a wonderful way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Bring your family and friends and enjoy […]

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SBHS Flea Market

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The Salmon Brook Historical Society will hold its annual Spring Flea Market on Saturday, May 16, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with 40 – 50 vendors showing and selling their wares, and a concession selling coffee, soda, water, hot dogs, chips and Mrs. Murphy’s donuts.  Free admission. Any vendor interested in a 20 x 20 foot space ($30 until May 9, then $40) can contact Dave Laun (860-653-3965) or Todd Vibert (860-653-9506.) Items to be donated to the society to sell in the Preservation Barn […]

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MS Support

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A support group for those with Multiple Sclerosis meets the second and fourth Monday of each month, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Granby Senior Center. For more information call 860-653-1986 or 860-428-2463. […]