VNA merger underway

The Farmington Valley Visiting Nurse Association will be merging with the Visiting Nurse and Hospice of Litchfield County.

Learning never retires for today’s seniors

When Joe Doering wound down his working life, the East Granby resident had plans to get more involved in his community, travel and enjoy family time. He’d been a busy business owner in his working life and wanted to remain intellectually engaged and learning new things in retirement.

Drummer receives special GCF grant

The board of directors of the Granby Community Fund (GCF) has announced the approval of a $2,000 special grant to assist the Citizens for a Better Granby (CBG) with the increased printing expenses of The Granby Drummer.

Jack O’ Lanterns at Old New-Gate

This October, the mine at Old New-Gate Prison and Copper Mine in East Granby will be illuminated by over 300 professionally carved Jack O’ Lanterns. 

Stony Hill Village celebrates 50+ years

On Sept. 6, Stony Hill Village celebrated its 50+ year anniversary with  attendees including residents, State Representative Mark Anderson, First Selectman Mark Fiorentino, Selectmen Kelly Rome and Dr. Fred Moffa, former Board Chair Ted Christensen, and many community members.

Live Classical Chamber Music

On Thursday, Oct. 12, starting at 10 a.m., the Musical Club of Hartford presents a program of live classical music.
On Thursday, Oct. 19, starting at 10 a.m., the Musical Club of Hartford’s Jolidon Concert Series presents acclaimed pianist Henry Kramer in recital, performing Schubert’s Piano Sonata in A Major, D. 664; The Mendelssohn (both Fanny and Felix) Songs Without Words, and Ravel’s Tombeau de Couperin.

Holly Boutique Craft Fair

The 29th Annual Holly Boutique Craft Fair and Luncheon will be held Oct. 19, 20 and 21 at the North Canton Community United Methodist Church Hall, Route 179 and 3, Case St. in North Canton.