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Men’s Breakfast News
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On Friday, Oct. 11, attendees at the Granby Men’s Breakfast were enlightened by the expertise of Abby St. Peter Kenyon, Granby Director of Community Development.
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Seniors Job Bank holds 40th anniversary reception
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The Seniors Job Bank celebrated 40 years of service to the greater Hartford region with a gala gathering on Sept. 24. The non-profit, volunteer driven organization connects men and women over 50 who want to work with businesses, government agencies, and households that need workers.
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FOGPL Library book sale generates $13,000
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The Friends of Granby Public Library (FOGPL) wrapped up another successful book sale in September. The overall revenue generated over $13,000, all of which goes towards supporting the Granby Public Library with books, magazines, DVDs, museum passes, and special programs for all patrons.
Health Notes
Social Media: Are You Losing the Game of LIKES?
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It is difficult to imagine a time without computers or smartphones. I recall heading to college with an electric typewriter feeling fortunate as typing would be so much easier than with a manual machine.
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Granby Land Trust acquires historic Wilcox family property
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The Granby Land Trust is excited to announce that it has preserved one of Granby’s most iconic and oldest agricultural properties, 143 Simsbury Road in West Granby.
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Blessing of the Animals
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First Congregational Church of Granby held its annual blessing of the animals service in September.
Foxfield F.A.R.M. Foundation
Support from Northwest Community Bank
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Foxfield F.A.R.M. Foundation foxfieldrecoverymission is the recipient of a $2,500 donation from Northwest Community Bank via the State of Connecticut Neighborhood Tax Credit Program.
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Meadowbrook of Granby holds bake sale for Epilepsy Foundation
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Meadowbrook of Granby would like to extend gratitude to our families and staff for their generous support at our Sept. 26 bake sale.
Foxfield F.A.R.M. Foundation
Foxfield F.A.R.M. third year at Stand Down Day
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Foxfield F.A.R.M. Foundation participated in the 28th Veterans Hospital Rocky Hill annual event that includes more than 30 government agencies and hundreds of social service organizations, and is open to the more than 200,000 veterans residing in this state.
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GLT honors heroes Seth and Lucy Holcombe
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Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “A great man is always willing to be little.” Seth and Lucy Holcombe, who donated 150 acres of land in North Granby to the Granby Land Trust in 2016, were great—and humble— people.