Recent Stories

Fresh take on a worship song

Patrick Fitzgerald, worship arts director of Valley Brook Community Church, recently released a new arrangement of a worship song called Not in a Hurry. The song was originally recorded by United Pursuit and Will Reagan in 2017, and it features a theme of patiently pursuing a relationship with God.

John Myers embraces life

He’s known as “John the Englishman” by frequenters of Starbucks. But behind John Myers’ British accent lies curiosity, intelligence, skill, creativity, humor and above all, gratitude for a second chance at what by any measure is a life well lived.

Winning a national poetry award

On Jan. 14, 2016, I had a heart attack but having never had one before, I thought I was just feeling sick for some reason. I ignored the symptoms and then on Sunday, Jan. 17, I had another.

Meet me at the Center — Feb. 2024

Please visit granby-ct.gov/senior-services or check your Center Life Newsletter for a complete listing of health services, support groups, clubs and ongoing activities.
Please note that the center is closed Feb. 17 for Presidents’ Day.

Browse & Borrow — Feb 2024

Registration is required for all library programs unless otherwise indicated. To register, visit granby-ct.gov/Library, and click on “Register for a Program.” or call the library at 860-844-5275. To learn more about upcoming programs, sign up for the library’s monthly eNewsletter. For the most updated information on dates and programs, refer to the library’s online calendar.

Women enjoy holiday concert, briefing from town leaders

On Dec. 5 the attendees of the Granby Women’s Breakfast enjoyed the music of the Granby High School Chorale led by Chorale Director Mindy Shilansky. The Women’s Group invited Town Manager Mike Walsh, Director of Community Development Abigail Kenyon and Police Chief Scott Sansom to speak at its Jan. 8 meeting. Submitted by Joan Ducharme

John Myers embraces life

He’s known as “John the Englishman” by frequenters of Starbucks. But behind John Myers’ British accent lies curiosity, intelligence, skill, creativity, humor and above all, gratitude for a second chance at what by any measure is a life well lived.

Winning a national poetry award

On Jan. 14, 2016, I had a heart attack but having never had one before, I thought I was just feeling sick for some reason. I ignored the symptoms and then on Sunday, Jan. 17, I had another.

Meet me at the Center — Feb. 2024

Please visit granby-ct.gov/senior-services or check your Center Life Newsletter for a complete listing of health services, support groups, clubs and ongoing activities.
Please note that the center is closed Feb. 17 for Presidents’ Day.

Browse & Borrow — Feb 2024

Registration is required for all library programs unless otherwise indicated. To register, visit granby-ct.gov/Library, and click on “Register for a Program.” or call the library at 860-844-5275. To learn more about upcoming programs, sign up for the library’s monthly eNewsletter. For the most updated information on dates and programs, refer to the library’s online calendar.

Women enjoy holiday concert, briefing from town leaders

On Dec. 5 the attendees of the Granby Women’s Breakfast enjoyed the music of the Granby High School Chorale led by Chorale Director Mindy Shilansky. The Women’s Group invited Town Manager Mike Walsh, Director of Community Development Abigail Kenyon and Police Chief Scott Sansom to speak at its Jan. 8 meeting. Submitted by Joan Ducharme

Drumrolls

Brooke Popella, of East Granby, and Ryan Ziskin, of Granby, were named to the dean’s list at Bucknell University for the fall semester.