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Sound of New England Chorus to deliver Singing Valentines
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This Valentine’s Day, let the Sound of New England Chorus deliver your heartfelt message with some songs—in person or in a video.
Animal Talk
Taking care of your pet’s teeth
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February is National Pet Health Dental Month, which helps raise awareness that the number one health issue in our pets is periodontal disease. According to the American Veterinary Dental Society, 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats will develop dental disease by the age of three.
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Share your talents with the VNA
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It’s the little things we do that can make the biggest impact on the lives of others. If you are looking to bring new meaning to your free time, you can make a difference by volunteering at the Farmington Valley Visiting Nurse Association.
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Connecticut Physical Therapy Specialists moves to Mill Pond Road
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Connecticut Physical Therapy Specialists (CTPTS) announced that its Granby physical therapy clinic moved next door to 11 Mill Pond Road on Jan. 20.
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Drummer volunteers eschew the printed word and deadlines for a night of comraderie and pizza
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At the gathering, Kathy Norris, chair of Citizens for a Better Granby, the publisher of the Granby Drummer, outlined the board’s accomplishments in 2019. Managing Editor Rita Isaacson thanked and praised the volunteers for their continued commitment to assuring that each issue has quality and timely news.
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Remembering Ray Yankauskas
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Raymond P. Yankauskas’ palette turned to black on Jan. 13, after 87 extraordinary years of art, family and community involvement.
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Local scouts learn about careers in architecture
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Girl Scout troops 66192 and 66261 are pictured with Erika and Tom Fairlie of Fairlie Architecture. The scouts thank the Fairlies for showing them the path to become architects.
Health Notes
Pet Therapy: VNA canine volunteer brightens days for many
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Visitors are always a bright spot when you are not feeling well. Perhaps even more special is a visit from a very large soft dog who patiently allows you to pet his thick fur and look into his understanding eyes.
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Granby men enjoy breakfast and holiday fun at December meeting
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The GMHS chorus, under the direction of Mindy Shelansky, performs for the men’s breakfast bunch.
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Lukingbeal honored for environmental service
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Connecticut Woodlands, the publication of the Connecticut Forest and Parks Association (CPTA), recently recognized Eric Lukingbeal for his service to the organization. Lukingbeal served as president for the past eight years and has been a member since 1997.