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Center Life
NEWSLETTER OF THE GRANBY SENIOR CENTER
Nationally Accredited since 2005
15C North Granby Road Granby, CT 06035 · (860) 844-5352
All programs except exercise are FREE through March.
Programs are Virtual via Zoom
Wheel of Fortune
Wednesday, February 10 at 1:00PM
A special invitation:
With Keith Alan Productions
Women’s Breakfast Zoom Event
Keith will be teaching us his version of Wheel of For-
Wednesday, February 3 at 10:00AM
tune. This fun game will have you solving puzzles for
fun prizes. There may even be a surprise guest join- Author Janet Barrett will be dis-
ing us. Register by February 3 to receive Zoom link. cussing her book “Comanche and
His Captain – the Warhorse and
Coffee Filter Wreath Making the Soldier of Fortune”. She
Thursday, February 11 at 10:00AM remembers her father first telling
Sponsored by McLean Home Care & her about Comanche when she
Hospice was about eight years old. When
Join Tully via Zoom as she teaches you she revisited the story a few years
how to make a beautiful wreath out of ago, she found an intriguing story
coffee filters. Supplies to make your wreath will be about the tough mustang that brought fame to him-
dropped off or can be picked up by appointment. self, his rider and the US Cavalry. Those who wish
Register by February 4 to receive materials and to attend should send email contact information to
Zoom link. gwomensbkfst@gmail.com by February 1.
Wednesday, January 20 at 1:00PM
With Keith Alan Productions
Keith is back, bringing his Music Bingo games to Granby Senior Center members.
This entertaining version of bingo includes songs that will make you sing and
maybe even dance as you play along.
Don’t miss out! It’s a guaranteed fun time!
Register by January 13 to receive Zoom link and Bingo Cards
Support Services
Ask the Attorney-Zoom Format
Senior Center Information
The first Wednesday of the month
By appointment
Specializing in Elder Law. Please call to set up an
Sandra Yost, Director appointment for a free consultation. 860-844-5352.
860-844-5351
Lori Blackburn, Program Coordinator Alzheimer’s Support
860-844-5352 Caring for someone diagnosed with Alzheimer’s
Vanessa Berrelli, Administrative Assistant Disease can be overwhelming. Contact the Alzhei-
860-844-5350 mer’s Association for assistance at 800-272-3900.
John Tolve, Van Driver
860-844-5353 Grandparents Raising Grandchildren-
Matthew Loveland, Van Driver Zoom Format
860-844-5353 Thursdays at Noon
A group for grandparents who are raising their grand-
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30AM to 4:00PM children. Join others, like yourself, to share friend-
Email: senior@granby-ct.gov ships, ideas, and tips on being a parent again. Free.
Website: www.granby-ct.gov
CHOICES Counseling
Senior Center Membership & Van Fee CHOICES provides information and as-
Annual membership is $5 for Granby residents; sistance about Medicare and its drug
$10 for out-of-town friends. Van service available to coverage plans. Call 1-800-994-9422 to
Granby seniors. Annual fee is $10. speak with a counselor.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Granby Senior Center is to Senior Van Service
empower older adults to live full, independent lives by The Senior Vans operate Monday through Friday
providing leadership on aging issues and enhancing from 9:00AM - 3:00PM. Out-of-town medical ap-
the social, physical and educational well-being for pointments may be made no earlier than 9:30AM
each participating individual. and no later than 2:00PM. Call at least one week in
advance when requesting rides for appointments.
Commission on Aging Annual van fee is $10.
Second Monday of the month at 9:30 AM.
Call 860-844-5353 to schedule a ride or to get
The Granby Senior Center remains CLOSED to the more information.
public during the COVID pandemic as directed by our
local Health District and in compliance with the latest
CDC guidelines. The staff, however, is here and
working hard to offer diverse options to continue to
engage with our members. If you, or a senior you
know, are in need of information, resources or some-
one to talk to please reach out by phone or email.
Granby Senior Center staff will be out of the office in
observance of:
Martin Luther King Day on Monday, January 18
President’s Day on Monday, February 15.
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Social Services
Call 860-844-5350 for a confidential appointment.
Office located within the Senior Center/ Youth Services Building.
For information and resources to assist during the Granby Food Assistance Programs:
Coronavirus Pandemic, visit 211ct.org or dial 211. Granby Food Bank, by Farmington Valley VNA.
Before using the food bank you must be qualified
Fuel Assistance Program:
through Granby Social Services. Call 860-844-
Connecticut Energy Assistance Program 5351 to inquire.
(CEAP). During the winter months, help is availa-
ble to households to help pay for heating fuel in the Life Church Hope 4 Life Food Pantry
form of oil, gas, or electric heat. To qualify you 23 Griffin Road, Granby. Open Wednesdays from
2:00PM to 4:00PM.
must provide proof of your households total income
and assets which must not exceed the program lim- Mobile FoodShare
its. Deadline to apply is March 31, 2021. Arrives at South Congregational Church parking
Processing will be delayed if necessary paperwork lot every other Tuesday from 1:30PM-2:00PM.
is missing. Call office to see if your household qual- Upcoming dates: 1/12, 1/26, 2/9, 2/23
ifies. No qualification or screening is necessary.
Granby Local Assistance Program: Foodshare SNAP Application Assistance
Granby residents facing financial hardship may Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
access funds once in a twelve month period. The (SNAP), formerly known as Food Stamps, appli-
gross household income cannot exceed 60% of cation help is available by calling 860-286-9999,
State Median Income, unless extenuating circum- extension 104.
stances can be documented.
Waste Not Want Not Community Dinner
Additional Assistance Programs: Every Wednesday-4:30PM–6:30PM. A free hot
Utility Assistance Eversource - There are COVID meal is served along with take home groceries.
re-payment programs available. You can contact our
242 Salmon Brook Street at South Church.
office for help with this or contact Eversource directly
at 800-286-2000. Community Café
Pick Up every Tuesday from 11:00AM to
Mental Health & Emergencies – If you are experi- 12:00PM. Available for those 60+
encing a true medical emergency or crisis, please
All participants are required to complete an infor-
call 911 or proceed to your nearest emergency
mational survey. Reservations accepted until
room. You can also access mobile crisis services by
noon on Friday for the following week by calling
dialing 2-1-1.
860-844-5350. Suggested donation $3.00.
Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273- 8255
When it Builds Up, Talk it Out, a campaign launched
by United Way 211 and DCF, you can talk to a pro-
fessional by calling 833-258-5011 or
www.talkitoutct.com
Domestic Violence - If you need help or just some-
one to talk to, please visit CTSafeConnect.org or call
or text (888) 774-2900. Advocates available 24/7.
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Online Lifetime Learning Academy
Offering courses to expand your mind, better your health
and trigger your creative imagination.
History and Culture Coffee and Conversation
Horatio’s Drive- Guest: Joe O’Grady
Farm Manager at Holcomb Farm
The Hilarious Saga of the First Road Trip Wednesday, January 27 at 10:00AM
Thursday, January 7 from 10:00AM to 12:30PM Joe manages Holcomb Farm and is instrumental in
Directed by Ken Burns the Fresh Access program provided to the Senior
Join us for this simultaneously inspirational and hilari- Center every year. Learn about his role at Holcomb,
ous saga of Horatio Nelson Jackson, an eccentric future plans for the farm and most of all let’s give him
Vermont doctor, who in 1903-on a visionary whim a big thank you for all they do for us.
and a fifty dollar bet-became the first person to drive Register by January 20 to receive the Zoom link.
an automobile across the continent, heralding the
Guest: Mark Anderson
future of the “horseless carriage” as a vehicle des-
Newly elected CT State Representative for Granby
tined for more than inner-city travel and as a machine
Thursday, February 18 at 10:00AM
that would transform American life.
This is a great time to learn about Mark, his back-
Register by January 6 to receive the Zoom link.
ground, why he ran for office and what he sees as
the biggest challenges to Connecticut in 2021.
Mark Twain…An Extraordinary Life
Register by February 11 to receive the Zoom link.
Thursday, January 14 and January 21 (Two, 2-
hour sessions, with a 15-minute break). Health and Wellness
Directed by Ken Burns What You Need to Know About the
Samuel Clemens rose from a hardscrabble boyhood
in the backwoods of Missouri to become, as Mark
Uniform Trust Code and Secure Act
Twain, America's best-known and best-loved author. Thursday, January 28 at 10:00AM
This remarkable film tells the story of his extraordi- Presented by Attorney Brendan Daly from
nary life-full of rollicking adventure, stupendous suc- Czepiga Daly Pope and Perri
cess and crushing defeat, hilarious comedy and al- Trust laws changed quite a bit in 2020. The Connecti-
most unbearable tragedy. cut Uniform Trust Code (UTC) provides benefits that
Register by January 7 to receive the Zoom link. didn’t exist before. The UTC may also cause you to
consider updating or changing what you have in
place. Learn about the 2020 SECURE Act, which
Celebrating Black History Month brought on changes to IRA rules; like raising the dis-
tribution age and raising the maximum age for mak-
Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall ing IRA contributions.
of Jack Johnson Register by January 21 for the Zoom link.
Tuesday, February 23 and Thursday, February 25 Personal Development
Each 2 hour session has a 15-minute intermission
Intermediate Violin Lessons
1:00PM
The Suzuki Method via Zoom
Directed by Ken Burns
Fridays beginning January 8 at 9:00AM
This film tells the story of the first African-American
Instructor Kasey Calebaugh
boxer to win the most coveted title in all of sports and
his struggles, in and out of the ring, to live his life as This sixteen-week session will pick up
a free man. where the fall session ended. Must have Suzuki
Method experience in order to enroll. Cost $170.00.
Register by February 16 to receive Zoom link. Registration and payment needed by January 7.
Statewide Senior Programs-Free Get Fit Granby!!
Navigating the What If's in Your Exercise Classes via Zoom
***No Drop-Ins for Any Exercise Classes
Golden Years Must have a minimum of 8 participants per class.
Thursday, January 14 at 2:00PM
Sponsored by Hartford HealthCare
Please join us as we discuss frequently asked ques- Yoga
tions related to approaching our Golden Years: What Mondays at 10:00AM January 4-February 22
are the varying levels of care available; what types of (45-minute class)
housing, funding sources, and resources are at my Instructor, Mary Fuller
disposal? We will also discuss the differences be- Emphasis is given to finding a balance between flexi-
tween being proactive vs. reactive. bility and strength and exploring how, with practice,
To register, call 1.855.HHC.HERE (1.855.442.4373) we can find increased fluidity of movement. Yoga ex-
or go to HartfordHealthCare.org/VirtualClasses. perience is somewhat helpful but not required.
Cost: $30 residents; $36 non-residents
Staying on Your Feet on the Ice & Snow Chi Gong
Wednesday, Feb. 3 at 10:30AM Wednesdays at 8:30AM
Sponsored by Hartford HealthCare GoodLife Fitness. January 6-February 24
Join our interactive educational session right from the
Instructor, Mary Ellen Mullins
comfort of your phone, computer or tablet. Keep Chi” means “Energy” and “Gong” means
yourself safe this winter – learn a few basic things we
“To activate”. In this gentle, low impact,
can do to prevent falls in the ice and snow. Present- standing (or seated) class we activate our vital life
ed by Evan Gross, exercise physiologist, GoodLife force or “Energy” with a series of breathing, stretch-
Fitness. ing and balancing techniques. The practice of CHI
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Gong helps us to feel grounded, nurtured and re-
Call 1.855.HHC.HERE (1.855.442.4373) or go to
laxed so that the body’s energy can be naturally di-
HartfordHealthCare.org/VirtualClasses. After you
rected to help our organs function optimally, create
register, you’ll receive an email with easy to follow flexibility in the muscles, suppleness in the joints and
instructions. bring balance to our emotions. It is wonderful for
healing and pain management. Classes will feature
Avoid Becoming a Victim of Fraud and the elements and poses appropriate for the current
Scams Webinar season. Accessible and beneficial to all levels.
Thursday, February 18 at 12:00PM Cost: $48 residents; $56 non-residents
No matter where you are in the country we are all
affected by scammers & fraud. COVID-19 is not the Cardio and Strength
only pandemic you should protect yourself from. Fridays at 10:00AM
Learn how well known scams work and tactics that January 8-February 26 (45-minute class)
scammers use. Learn how to protect yourself and Instructor, Mary Fuller
what to do if you think you have been scammed. This is a quick-paced class with cardio and a concen-
To register, call 1.855.HHC.HERE (1.855.442.4373) tration on strength building.
or go to HartfordHealthCare.org/VirtualClasses. Cost: $40 residents; $48 non-residents
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Delivery by January 1, 2021
Men’s Breakfast Virtual Events
The Granby Senior Center remains CLOSED
to the public during the COVID pandemic as Friday, January 8 at 9:00AM
directed by our local Health District and in
Scams and Fraud-How to
compliance with the latest CDC guidelines.
Protect Yourself
The staff, however, is here and working hard
to offer diverse options to continue to en- Speaker: Detective Christina
gage with our members. If you, or a senior DelTatto, Granby Police
you know, are in need of information, re- Department
sources or someone to talk to please reach Detective DelTatto will be speaking about the world of
out by phone or email. scams: letters, emails, phone calls and more, as well
as other topics of interest.
Phone: 860-844-5350
Email: senior@granby-ct.gov Friday, February 12 at 9:00AM
The Granby High School Chorus
Granby Senior Center staff will be out of the
Directed by Mindy Shilansky
office in observance of:
Enjoy a performance by the Granby High School
Martin Luther King Day: Monday, January 18 Chorus.
President’s Day: Monday, February 15
Email: gmensbkfst@gmail.com to registerGRANBY SENIOR CENTER 860 -844-5352
Exercise Classes Online
Mondays 10:00AM Yoga
Wednesdays 8:30AM Chi Gong
Fridays at 10:00AM Cardio And Strength
Su Mon Tue
January 2021
Wed Thu Fri Sa
1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
9:-00AM Tai Ji Quan 10:00AM History Lessons 10:00AM Biblical 10:00AM Horatio’s 9:00AM Tai Ji
Prophecy Class Ride Quan
9:00AM Violin
Lessons
9:00AM Men’s
Breakfast-Zoom
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
10:00AM History Lessons 10:00 Mark Twain 9:-00AM Tai Ji
9:-00AM Tai Ji Quan 10:00AM Biblical
Prophecy Class Presentation Quan
9:00AM Violin
Lessons
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10:00AM History Lessons 10:00AM Biblical 10:00 Mark Twain 9:-00AM Tai Ji
Senior Center Prophecy Class Presentation Quan
Closed
Martin Luther King, Jr 9:00AM Violin
Day 1:00PM Jukebox Bingo
Lessons
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
9:-00AM Tai Ji Quan 10:00AM History Lessons 10:00AM Uniform 9:-00AM Tai Ji
10:00AM Coffee and
Trust Code and Quan
Conversation w/Joe Security Act
O’Grady 9:00AM Violin
31 LessonsGRANBY SENIOR CENTER 860 -844-5352
Exercise Classes Online
Mondays 10:00AM Yoga
Wednesdays 8:30AM Chi Gong
Fridays at 10:00AM Cardio And Strength
February 2021
Su Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4 5 6
10:00AM History Lessons 10:00 Women’s Breakfast
9:-00AM Tai Ji Quan Special Zoom Event 9:-00AM Tai Ji
Quan
10:00AM Biblical
Prophecy Class 9:00AM Violin
Lessons
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
9:-00AM Tai Ji Quan 10:00AM History Lessons 10:00AM Biblical 9:00AM Tai Ji
10:00AM Coffee
Prophecy Class Filter Wreath Quan
9:00AM Violin
1:00PM Wheel of Lessons
Fortune 9:00AM Men’s
Breakfast-Zoom
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
10:00AM History Lessons 10:00AM Coffee and 9:-00AM Tai Ji
Conversation w/ Quan
President’s Day
Center closed Mark Anderson
9:00AM Violin
Lessons
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
9:-00AM Tai Ji Quan 10:00AM History Lessons 1:00PM Unforgetta- 9:-00AM Tai Ji
ble Blackness: Rise
1:00PM Unforgettable and Fall of Jack Quan
Blackness: Rise and Fall of Johnson
Jack Johnson 9:00AM Violin
Lessons
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