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Chi Center in Granby

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The Chi Center arrives in Granby center Marcey and Brian Hickey have opened a new “center” in the center of town. The Chi Center is a place to rejuvenate with Sound Energy Healing, Qi Gong, Reiki, Laughter Yoga, Reflexology, Meditation or Thermotherapy. “This is wonderful place where people can come, relax and transform their energy for this stressful modern life,” Marcey said recently. Marcey connected with The Chi Center in Santa Cruz, Calif., and the world-renowned […]

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Lunch for the Mind

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First Aid for Mental Health topic for April Lunch for the Mind Program By Eileen Longhi The Civic Engagement Education Team is pleased to have AnnMarie Heller Cox, Granby Youth Services, present an important community-based suicide prevention program called Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) for the Lunch for the Mind program at the Granby Senior Center on Wednesday, April 8 at 12:30 p.m.   QPR trains members to be gate keepers whereby they have the skills to identify the signs of someone […]

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Spring Allergies

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April Showers Bring Spring Allergies! After what seemed to be a never-ending winter, the sights, sounds and smells of spring are finally here! Birds are singing, gas and charcoal grills are being fired up, lawn mowers are running, and everywhere people are coughing, sneezing, and wheezing. Every spring, the smells of freshly cut grass, blossoming trees and blooming flowers send more than 50 million Americans to the doctor in search of relief from seasonal allergies. Itchy eyes, scratchy throat […]

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Small Business Symposium

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Small Business Symposium hosted by local Chambers By Heidi Samuelsen The Granby Chamber of Commerce and Bradley Regional Chamber of Commerce as well as local businesses will be hosting the Small Business Symposium on Thursday, April 9, from noon to 5:30 p.m. The event will take place at the New England Air Museum located in Windsor Locks. This half-day program is designed by business owners for business owners through engaging sessions that will include insightful industry tips from recognized […]

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“Tooth Talk” by Dr Ungerleider

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Smile Makeover Q. Am I too old to improve my smile? A. Smile enhancements, like those seen on television, can and are done right here in Granby on a daily basis. They are not just for the stars, but can benefit everyone. With the advent of Invisalign, One Hour Power Whitening, Deep Bleaching, Porcelain Veneers and Bonding procedures, you can see dramatic improvements very quickly and painlessly. In fact, you may be able to receive a back massage and  view a movie or concert with stereo he […]

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PT Office Welcomes New Therapist

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PT office welcomes new therapist Connecticut Physical Therapy Specialists at 9 Mill Pond Road, is pleased to welcome Nicole Ellrod, PT, to its practice. Ellrod brings over 10 years of experience in orthopedic out-patient physical therapy to CTPTS. A graduate of the University of Hartford, Ellrod’s clinical interests are the cervical and lumbar spine and knee injuries. Most recently, she practiced with Physical Therapy Partners at the YMCA until that clinic closed in February. ” […]

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Helicopter Inspections

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Eversource to conduct statewide infrared helicopter inspections To help ensure the reliability of the region’s transmission system, next week Eversource will begin aerial inspections of high-voltage electrical equipment in Connecticut using a helicopter with special imaging equipment. The company anticipates completing the inspections by late February. With more than 800 miles of transmission rights-of-way in Connecticut, flying infrared inspections allows the company to cover vast dista […]

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VNA Health Column

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Osteoporosis in Men – More Common Than You Think It would be impossible to recall the number of times your parents told you to “stand up straight” and that “good posture is important.” Their well-meaning advice was legitimate. Research consistently shows that it is never too early–or too late–to strengthen your spine. Osteoporosis, a degenerative condition that occurs when bones become “porous” due to loss of density and mass, is most commo […]

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Energize CT Announces

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Energize Connecticut announces statewide student contest Energize Connecticut, in partnership with Eversource Energy and the United Illuminating Company, is now accepting entries for its 11th annual eesmarts Student Contest for students in grades K–12. The contest is open to all students in Connecticut and the deadline for entries is April 24. The eesmarts Student Contest invites students to create projects about energy efficiency, renewable energy and sustainability. Finalists for each […]

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Loosing Your Mind?

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Are you losing your mind? Chances are you know someone suffering from memory loss or a type of dementia. The numbers are staggering. Five million people in the United States are living with Alzheimer’s, every 67 seconds someone in the U.S. develops Alzheimer’s and in 2013, 15.5 million caregivers provided an estimated 17.7 billion hours of unpaid care (source: alz.org). Providing care for a person with any form of dementia is an exhausting emotional and physical burden. The stress l […]