Health Notes
Short walks help your heart
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Numerous studies support exercise and cardiovascular health protection. We know this, but putting it into practice is hard.
People
LGBTQ+ Moveable Senior Program expands
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Last month the CT Healthy Living Collective announced the expansion of the CT LGBTQ+ Moveable Senior Center Program to coincide with the celebration of Pride Month.
Familiar Faces
Learning for life: Jennifer Kielbasa
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Like many little girls, Jennifer Kielbasa grew up wanting to be just like her mother. But Jennifer took this desire farther than most. Her mother, Kerry Ann Kielbasa, served Granby for 25 years as director of human and senior services.
People
Prayer request boxes dedicated
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On June 4, members of Granby Congregational Church, United Church of Christ gathered to dedicate a prayer request box
Animal Talk
Caring for your aging cat
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The most common chronic disease in cats over the age of 12 years is osteoarthritis. It is a disease both difficult to diagnose and to treat.
People
YMCA presents annual awards
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June is an opportunity for many nonprofits to reflect on the programmatic year that has passed, while looking ahead and moving forward with new opportunities and partnerships. On June 22, donors, volunteers, staff members and honored guests gathered at Lost Acres Vineyard for our Farmington Valley YMCA Annual Dinner.
People
Be prepared for summer storms
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Sunshine and warm weather is finally upon us, but don’t take it for granted. With hot humid weather often comes the threat of severe thunderstorms, straight-line wind events, tornados, hurricanes and possible associated flooding.
People
A dream of Nationals for a GMHS senior becomes reality
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Most people know Loretta Lynn as a famous country music star, but Brody Landheer knows her name because of Lynn’s connection to the Amateur National Motocross Championship.
People
Volunteerism, civil activities still thrive in Granby
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As I was browsing through the files at the Salmon Brook Historical Society looking for ideas to write about Granby’s history, I discovered that our town has a history of volunteerism and an active civic life that continues today.