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Stress less this September

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With the end of summer approaching, some people look forward to resuming their regular autumn routines, while others find that stress and chaos begin when the summer ends. Settling the kids into their school schedule and the start of sports, dance and extracurricular activities takes an enormous amount of time and effort. Combining these endeavors while juggling jobs, personal needs and other responsibilities may inadvertently raise your blood pressure. Although stress is not traditionally cons […]

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Local author’s book illuminates cultural awareness for special needs individuals

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In her newly published book, Set Apart: A Mother’s Steps to Peace, available through Westbow Press, local author Martha Griffin-Weis speaks for the special needs population.  By illuminating the need for cultural awareness, with a light hearted, storytelling style.  Ms. Griffin-Weis creates an entertaining and engaging story for anyone who has ever known and loved a special needs individual. Some Granby landmarks are mentioned in this heartwarming and inspirational real-life page […]

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Library News

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Granby Public Library Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Friday, Saturday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Cossitt Public Library Tuesday, Thursday: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 3 – 8 p.m. Saturday: 12 – 5 p.m. Holiday Closing: Both libraries will be closed Sept. 5 through 7 for the Labor Day weekend. Find us online Town of Granby (www.granby-ct.gov); also, use the links to join us on our blogs, Facebook page and Pinterest boards. Phon […]

Events

Services for David Hildreth

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The family of David Hildreth will hold a graveside burial service Sept. 12 at 3 p.m. at Granby Cemetery. A reception will follow at South Congregational Church Parish House. The public is invited to come and share memories. […]

Events

Huge Tag Sale

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The Friends of Cossitt Library will offer terrific bargains at the gazebo on Saturday, Sept. 12 (rain date Sept. 19), 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. No early birds. Find a gas grill, guitar amplifier, tall ship, tools/hardware and more, more, more! […]

Events

September Lunch for the Mind program – the People of Japan

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By Eileen Longhi Would you like to learn more about how Japanese heritage shaped its peoples way of life or its challenges with a growing-older population? Or learn more about the traditional Japanese tea ceremony? If these, plus exploring Japan’s past and present culture and customs pique your interest, please join the Granby Civic Engagement Education Team’s Lunch for the Mind program on Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 12:30 at the Granby Senior Center. A nita Ferron, lecturer at Manches […]

Fun & Rec

Summer Sizzler

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MeadowBrook of Granby Hosts the Fifth Annual Senior Summer Sizzler On July 14, MeadowBrook of Granby hosted seniors from Simsbury, Granby, East Granby and other surrounding towns for its annual happy hour event. Guests enjoyed live entertainment and a buffet, which included barbeque beef brisket, barbeque pulled chicken and various side dishes. Folks were also treated to refreshing beverages and desserts. Door prizes were also awarded to several lucky guests. MeadowBrook of Granby is a Skilled […]

Events

Help needed for Farmington River Clean-Up Sept. 26

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By Aimee Petras The Farmington River Watershed Association’s (FRWA) 28th Annual Farmington River Clean-up is set for Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The clean-up is a great community event designed to get people and groups of all ages involved in cleaning up litter along the banks of the Farmington River and its tributaries. Several meeting sites will be actively cleaning the banks of the River in Avon, Barkhamsted, Bloomfield, Burlington, Canton, Farmington, Granby, Simsbury […]

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Camera Club

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The Granby Camera Club will meet on Monday, Sept. 14 at 7 p.m., at the Granby Senior Center. The guest presenter will be former GCC member pet photographer Penny Wills who specializes in pet portraits and agility. Visit www.pennyjwills.com to view her work. The scavenger hunt words for the night are: shadow, panning (the technique) and favorite photo. To learn more about the club visit www.GranbyCameraClub.com. […]

School & Sports

100,000 reasons to Thank Geissler’s Supermarkets

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By Jen Bell On June 4, the Granby PTO hosted its final meeting of the school year at the Cambridge Brew House and honored Geissler’s Supermarkets for its ongoing support of the Granby primary and intermediate schools. In March of 2007, Geissler’s started a “give back” program that returned five percent of all pre-tax receipts of more than $35* to the Granby PTO. (* does not include alcohol, tobacco or lottery ticket sales.) Parents are asked to submit receipts to F.M. Ke […]

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Local author’s book illuminates cultural awareness for special needs individuals

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In her newly published book, Set Apart: A Mother’s Steps to Peace, available through Westbow Press, local author Martha Griffin-Weis speaks for the special needs population.  By illuminating the need for cultural awareness, with a light hearted, storytelling style.  Ms. Griffin-Weis creates an entertaining and engaging story for anyone who has ever known and loved a special needs individual. Some Granby landmarks are mentioned in this heartwarming and inspirational real-life page […]

Verse

Library News

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Granby Public Library Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Friday, Saturday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Cossitt Public Library Tuesday, Thursday: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 3 – 8 p.m. Saturday: 12 – 5 p.m. Holiday Closing: Both libraries will be closed Sept. 5 through 7 for the Labor Day weekend. Find us online Town of Granby (www.granby-ct.gov); also, use the links to join us on our blogs, Facebook page and Pinterest boards. Phon […]

Events

Services for David Hildreth

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The family of David Hildreth will hold a graveside burial service Sept. 12 at 3 p.m. at Granby Cemetery. A reception will follow at South Congregational Church Parish House. The public is invited to come and share memories. […]

Events

Huge Tag Sale

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The Friends of Cossitt Library will offer terrific bargains at the gazebo on Saturday, Sept. 12 (rain date Sept. 19), 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. No early birds. Find a gas grill, guitar amplifier, tall ship, tools/hardware and more, more, more! […]

Events

September Lunch for the Mind program – the People of Japan

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By Eileen Longhi Would you like to learn more about how Japanese heritage shaped its peoples way of life or its challenges with a growing-older population? Or learn more about the traditional Japanese tea ceremony? If these, plus exploring Japan’s past and present culture and customs pique your interest, please join the Granby Civic Engagement Education Team’s Lunch for the Mind program on Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 12:30 at the Granby Senior Center. A nita Ferron, lecturer at Manches […]

Fun & Rec

Summer Sizzler

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MeadowBrook of Granby Hosts the Fifth Annual Senior Summer Sizzler On July 14, MeadowBrook of Granby hosted seniors from Simsbury, Granby, East Granby and other surrounding towns for its annual happy hour event. Guests enjoyed live entertainment and a buffet, which included barbeque beef brisket, barbeque pulled chicken and various side dishes. Folks were also treated to refreshing beverages and desserts. Door prizes were also awarded to several lucky guests. MeadowBrook of Granby is a Skilled […]

Events

Help needed for Farmington River Clean-Up Sept. 26

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By Aimee Petras The Farmington River Watershed Association’s (FRWA) 28th Annual Farmington River Clean-up is set for Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The clean-up is a great community event designed to get people and groups of all ages involved in cleaning up litter along the banks of the Farmington River and its tributaries. Several meeting sites will be actively cleaning the banks of the River in Avon, Barkhamsted, Bloomfield, Burlington, Canton, Farmington, Granby, Simsbury […]

Events

Camera Club

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The Granby Camera Club will meet on Monday, Sept. 14 at 7 p.m., at the Granby Senior Center. The guest presenter will be former GCC member pet photographer Penny Wills who specializes in pet portraits and agility. Visit www.pennyjwills.com to view her work. The scavenger hunt words for the night are: shadow, panning (the technique) and favorite photo. To learn more about the club visit www.GranbyCameraClub.com. […]

School & Sports

100,000 reasons to Thank Geissler’s Supermarkets

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By Jen Bell On June 4, the Granby PTO hosted its final meeting of the school year at the Cambridge Brew House and honored Geissler’s Supermarkets for its ongoing support of the Granby primary and intermediate schools. In March of 2007, Geissler’s started a “give back” program that returned five percent of all pre-tax receipts of more than $35* to the Granby PTO. (* does not include alcohol, tobacco or lottery ticket sales.) Parents are asked to submit receipts to F.M. Ke […]

School & Sports

Stephen J. Dunn to lead the Ethel Walker School as Interim Head

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Stephen J. Dunn will serve as Interim Head of The Ethel Walker School for the 2015-2016 school year. He succeeds Elizabeth “Bessie” Speers, who served as Head of School from 2007 through June 30 of this year. Most recently, Mr. Dunn served as Walker’s Assistant Head of School. He came to the school in 2007 from The Brookside Group in Acton, Mass,.where he was Chief Technical Officer. Prior to that he was Chief Operations Officer for Healthcommunities.com. Preceding his work in the bus […]