In Town Focus

Camera ClubThe Granby Camera Club will meet on Monday, Feb. 1, at the Granby Senior Center at 7 p.m. Ed Judge will lead an editing program. Members will all work on the same file and share their vision of editing. The club also meets March 7. To learn more about the club visit www.GranbyCameraClub.com.Blood Pressure ScreeningsThe Farmington Valley VNA’s free blood pressure screenings are available without appointment Monday, Feb. 1, 11 a.m.–12 p.m., at East Granby Community Center, a […]

​Annual Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast

Too wet to go out. Too cold to play ball? Then come for breakfast, there’ll where be fun for all!Join in the fun Saturday morning, Mar. 5, as Granby celebrates the 112th birthday of Theodor Seuss Geissel, better known as Dr. Seuss.A breakfast of green eggs (no artificial coloring) and ham, served with toast, juice and coffee will be offered to the very young and the young-at-heart. This fun-filled family event at the Pond House at Salmon Brook Park will have two seatings at 8 and 9 a.m. The ro […]

​The Friends of Cossitt Library

Gift Book TreesPatrons and townspeople are invited by the Friends to continue the tradition of sharing holiday cheer with gift books to children and seniors, distributed by Granby Social Services. Select a tag from the holiday tree in the Children’s Room, gender and age given, and/or from the Adult Room tree for a senior. Purchase and gift wrap one or more books and return to Cossitt no later than Thursday, Dec. 10. Tags will be available beginning Saturday, Nov. 21.Mini-Fund RaisersThe Fr […]

​Civic Club Christmas holiday meeting

The Granby Civic Club will meet Thursday, Dec. 17 at 1 p.m. in the main room of the Senior Center. Members and guests are looking forward to enjoying the music by the Granby High School Chamber Singers, an a cappella choir of 26 very talented students under the direction of Mindy Shilansky. Members and all women of Granby are welcome to come and enjoy the holiday entertainment and festivities.The club invites all women of Granby to join in their tradition of service and socializing and share in […]

​Breakfast with Santa

MeadowBrook of Granby is hosting Breakfast with Santa, Saturday, Dec. 12, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Come meet Santa, Mrs. Claus, and their elves. There will be a Touch a Truck Event and many more surprises. Reservations are required as space is limited, call 860-653-9888 by Dec. 4. Admission is one new, unwrapped toy per family to benefit Toys for Tots. MeadowBrook is located at 350 Salmon Brook St. […]

Granby Rec

​Office Hours: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Open 24/7 at www.GranbyRec.com.Telephone: 860-653-8947Website: www.GranbyRec.com. Accepting MasterCard/Visa/Discover. Register for programs at any time, find out if a program still has space available, see what activities your family members are signed up for and print out a year-end receipt for tax purposes.Program/Trip Registration: All programs/trips are based on a first come basis and space availability and require advance registration; payment must accom […]

December Activities

Unless otherwise noted, all events take place at the Granby Senior Center located within the Municipal Complex at 15 North Granby Road. Membership dues are just $5 annually for Granby residents and $10 annually for non-residents due on Sept. 1. Please call 860-844-5352 for additional information.Special OpportunitiesHoliday Concert: Tuesday, Dec. 8, 12 p.m. Join us for a little holiday music and cheer at the Café Lunch. The elementary school students will perform to get everyone in the ho […]

Granby Churches:

Granby Churches:First Congregational Church219 N. Granby Rd.  860-653-4537Dec. 13 Sun.  – 7 p.m. Acoustic ChristmasDec. 17 Thurs. – 7 p.m. Blue Christmas ServiceDec. 24 Thurs. – 5 p.m. Family Service & 9 p.m. Candlelight Service Pilgrim Covenant Church605 Salmon Brook St.           860-653-3800Dec. 11 Fri. – 6 p.m. Children’s Christmas PageantDec. 24 Thurs. – 7 and 11 p.m. Christmas Eve Services S […]

Buster Keaton returns to Granby with The Navigator! 

By Laura Mazza-Dixon Bring your family and friends with you on Friday, Jan. 15, at 7 p.m., to South Congregational Church, 242 Salmon Brook St., for a night at the movies.  The  silent  film,  with  Buster  Keaton  as  director  and  protagonist,  is The  Navigator, released  by  Metro-Goldwyn in 1924. The amazing Jason Roberts, in full improvisatory mode, will provide the music on the church’s Austin organ. Fast  b […]

Get ‘em at South Church! 

By Carole BernardBefore  the  major-league  guilt  of  enjoying  the  sweet  treats  of  the  holiday  season  completely  overtakes you, come and enjoy the bounty of the Cookies by the Pound sale at South Congregational Church. Lovingly  made  by  hand,  with  incredible  attention  to  detail  and  the  best  of  ingredients,  the  variety  of fl […]