THE EAST GRANBY SENIOR NEWSLETTER

JUNE—JULY—AUGUST 2014

TRIPS . . . Holyoke Fishway

Elizabeth Park

CT Sun @Mohegan Sun

Norman Rockwell Museum

Tanglewood

CT Historical Society

OUT TO LUNCH BUNCH . . . The Pond House

J & G’s

Joey Garlic’s

SHOPPING . . .

Target & Dairy Cream

Mrs. Murphy’s Donut Shop

Tanger Outlets/Lenny & Joes

Enfield Mall

Buckland Hills Mall

Christmas Tree Shop

Walmart & Crackerbarrel

TJ Maxx/Homegoods/Rein’s

DIAL-A-RIDE ON THE MINI BUS

Grocery, Pharmacy & Banking every Wednesday morning.

Doctor, Dentist, Hairdresser & Personal Care Appointments every Tues-

day and Thursday from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM Appointments should be

scheduled no earlier then 9:00 AM and no later then 3:00 PM.

Retail Shopping and various trips on Mondays & Fridays.

Check the calendars for the bus schedule and call (860) 413-3327 at least 24 hours

in advance. Your reservation will be recorded on the voicemail system and a driv-

er will call you to confirm. There is no charge to use the Mini Bus but an annual

donation of $20 is greatly appreciated.

IT’S SUMMERTIME!

I’m so excited that summer is finally here! We have many

things planned for the upcoming months. We will kick off

the summer with a wonderful Clambake with entertain-

ment from the 10 piece orchestra band Simply Swing. In

June we will travel to the Holyoke Fishway and stop & smell the roses at

Elizabeth Park. In July we will catch a CT Sun basketball game, visit the

classic Norman Rockwell museum and enjoy a relaxing evening concert at

Tanglewood. August will include a trip to the CT Historical Society to see a

unique Katharine Hepburn exhibit.

Our exercise program Get Fit will continue throughout the summer. Line

dancing will end on June 17th and start back up in September There's more

of course, so take a peek inside!

This quarter’s newsletter provides details on all the programs, trips, and the

Mini Bus schedule for the months of June, July and August.

Additional information regarding programs is in the Calendar Highlights

section of the newsletter. Call (860)412-3334 or email me at

kellyj@egtownhall.com to make your reservations. Also be sure to check

Talk Turkey for updates!

Kelly Jacobs

Senior Service has a new

telephone number

(860) 413-3334

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GET FIT EXERCISE CLASS

FOR MEN &WOMEN! Mondays and Wednesdays 10:00 AM—11:00 AM

East Granby Senior Center—$4.00 Walk-in

Improve fitness, balance, strength, flexibility, range of motion, and pos-

ture. This ALL LEVELS class uses hand weights, exercise bands, and

loops done in or next to a chair for safety. Instructor: Paula Pirog

HEALTHY LIFESTYLES

HOW CAN YOU RESIST?

DELICIOUS FOOD & DOOR

TO DOOR SERVICE!

Enjoy a hot meal every

Tuesday and Thursday at the

Granby Senior Center—a

Connecticut Community

Renewal Team Program. A

donation of $2.00 is

suggested.

Call (860)844-5352 on Fri-

day for a reservation for the

following week.

Call (860)413-3327—our

mini bus will take care of

getting you there and back!

Pedi—Care for Your Feet

Professional foot care is provided by licensed nurses the

1st Thursday of each month

(may vary during vacation & holiday weeks)

8:30 AM—2:00 PM in the EAST GRANBY SENIOR CENTER.

Your visit includes: General assessment of your feet; trimming,

filing, & cleaning nails; reduction of thickened toe nails; smoothing

of corns and calluses; and, massaging, moisturizing lotion and

powdering. Call (860)413-3334 for an appointment. Cost $29.00

GRANDPARENTS SUPPORT GROUP

Thursday 12:00 PM—Granby Senior Center—Bring a

bag lunch and join others like yourself to share friend-

ships, ideas, and tips on being a parent again. Call

860-844-5355 for additional information.

SENIOR

CAFÉ

CT INFO LINE—DIAL 211—

Vital resource to find availa-

ble community services.

CHOICES: CALL 1-800-994-

9422 for assistance with Med-

icare, Medigap and Medicare

Part-D applications.

CONSUMER LAW PROJECT

FOR ELDERS—Free legal as-

sistance for seniors with con-

sumer problems. Call 1-800-

296-1467.

The Senior Services office

offers resource information on

Senior Housing, Home Health

Care Services as well as: Liv-

ing Will forms, Handicap

Parking Permit forms and

general information for

seniors.

Men’s & Women’s Breakfast 8:30 am at the GRANBY SENIOR CENTER

Men’s breakfast is the second Friday of the month (860)844-5352

Women’s breakfast is the First Wednesday of the month

(860)653-9891

LINE DANCING Tuesdays 10:00 AM—11:30 AM

Parks & Recreation Center

Come on down and enjoy some great music and learn

some fun line dances. You never need a partner but you can

bring all your friends and have fun without realizing you are ac-

tually exercising! Studies have shown dancing to be a great help

in areas of memory, balance, cardiovascular and vertigo. Most

important, you get to have lots of fun! Cost $5

Line Dancing will end

on June 17th and start

back in September.

CALLING ALL

KNITTERS & CROCHETERS

Join us from 1:00—3:00 PM the first Wednesday of each

month. Come and socialize, work on your own project, meet other knitters

and crocheters, or make items to donate to area hospitals, shelters, or

schools. Suggested items to make are as follows.

Preemie Hats—Chemo Caps

Baby Blankets for area hospitals

Hats, mittens, & scarves for shelters

Prayer shawls for McLean Home

DONATIONS OFYARN ARE APPRECIATED

ACTIVITIES & PROGRAMS

Social Services Director: Alicia Van Neil

Phone: 860-413-3328 Email: aliciav@egtownhall.com

Office Hours:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9:30AM-12:30PM

Wednesday, Friday 9:30AM-11 AM

or by appointment

Renter’s Rebate -The Elderly/Totally Disabled Renters rebate program is

now open. At this time Governor Malloy has proposed legislation to open

the program again this year to all eligible residents. In order to qualify, you

must be age 65 or over and have an annual income of no greater than

$41,600 for married persons and $34,100 for single persons. Please call So-

cial Services for additional information or to schedule an appointment.

Food Pantry/Thrift Store—Friend to Friend Food Pantry is available to

assist East Granby residents who need assistance supplementing their weekly

grocery needs. If you feel you need to use the Food Pantry please contact

Social Services to discuss if you qualify and how pantry works.

The food pantry is in need of food donations. Items needed at this time are:

*Tuna fish *Spaghetti sauce *Soup, *Jelly *Coffee

The pantry welcomes gift cards and monetary donations as well. Donations

can be dropped off at the East Granby Congregational Church, Community

Center or Geissler’s Supermarket in Granby. Checks should be made paya-

ble to Friend to Friend, and sent to Friend to Friend, P.O. Box 631, East

Granby, CT, 06026.

The thrift store is always accepting men’s, women and children’s clothing

and small household items. Donations can be left at the thrift store at 32

Spoonville Road, East Granby. All money funds received from sales at the

thrift store are used to purchase food distributed by the food pantry.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer for the pantry or thrift store,

please call Social Services 860/413-3328.

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Located at the Simsbury

Police Department

933 Hopmeadow St.

Simsbury, CT

These boxes are secured in the

lobby of the police department,

and are accessible anytime the

department is open. No ques-

tions asked, just drop the un-

wanted medications in and they

will be safely and securely de-

stroyed.

We are looking for people inter-

ested in volunteering to help

East Granby elderly/disabled

residents trying to stay in their

own homes but may have physi-

cal and/or financial difficulty

with maintenance.

There are many ways you can

help including small “handy-

man” type tasks, home visits to

read or play cards or even just

scheduled calls to “check-in”.

Call (860) 413-3334 for more

information

ACTIVITIES & PROGRAMS

June 13, 2014, 12:30 pm at the East Granby Senior/Community Center - Just in

time for Summer, the Women’s Club is putting on a cookout! We will be entertained

by the wonderful music of The Old Time Fiddlers. This is sure to be a wonderful af-

ternoon. Call Millie by June 11th to reserve your seat (860)653-2135. There is no

charge for members.

If you need a ride just call the Mini Bus for door-to-door service (860) 413-3327.

Please be aware that you don’t have to reside in East Granby to be a member and anyone over age 55 is eligi-

ble so if you have friends who would like to join, please bring them along.

Senior Club will resume their wonderful luncheons and programs in September.

Have a great summer!

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EAST GRANBY

SENIOR CLUB

ACTIVITIES & PROGRAMS ACTIVITIES &

Hospital rules state that patients checking out must have a wheelchair. One day a newly

graduated nurse came into the room to find an elderly man fully dressed. He was sitting on

the bedside chair, with a piece of packed luggage at his side, all ready to go.

When he was shown the wheelchair, he was adamant that he was fully capable of walking himself to the parking lot.

but the nurse told him rules were rules, so he relented and let her wheel him out. In the elevator, the nurse asked the

elderly man if his wife was coming to meet him.

“I don’t think so,” he replied. “It takes her awhile to change her clothes, so she’s probably still upstairs in the

bathroom taking off of her hospital gown and getting dressed.”

VOTE FOR EAST GRANBY’S #1 DOG

Cast a ballot for the canine of your choice who will be given the honor of wearing

East Granby’s #1 dog tag for 2014—free of charge.

All voting will be done at the Senior Center the week of May 27-30th

The contest is being sponsored by the Town Clerk’s Office.

PS—If you think your dog deserves this honor, bring or mail a photo of your dog,

(photo of dog only) including your dog’s name, breed and age to:

East Granby Town Clerk, 9 Center Street, PO Box TC, East Granby, CT 06026.

Include your name, address and phone number. All entries must

be received by May 25.

ACTIVITIES & PROGRAMS

Presented by the

East Granby

Student Theatre

Performances on

Thursday July 24th

Friday July 25th

Saturday July 26th

ACTIVITIES & PROGRAMS

East Granby Public Library

Tuesday June 3rd at 1:00pm –The Library will host Mr.

Wolfgang W. E. Samuel. Mr. Samuel was born in Germany,

immigrated to the United States and was commissioned a 2nd

Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force. Wolfgang served 30 years in

the U.S. Air Force, being awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross three

times and numerous Air Medals. After retirement from the Air Force in

the rank of colonel, he wrote German Boy, his first book, which was

very favorably reviewed by the New York Times. German Boy is Wolf-

gang's story of survival in WWII Germany and the immediate postwar

years. Other books followed. His son, Charles and family live in East

Granby. Call the Library to reserve your seat. (860) 653-3200

Every Wednesday at 1:00pm—Afternoon at the movies. Mov-

ies are screened in the Library. Bus transportation is availa-

ble. Call the Library at (860) 653-3200 for movie schedule.

Thursday June 12th—Kick off to Summer Concert—featuring Simply Swing a 10 piece orches-

tra playing all the great music from the big band era including Glenn Miller, Count Basie & Benny

Goodman. They promise a finger snapping, toe tapping great time. The band will include a special

tribute to our veterans.

Saturday, August 23rd.—Last Blast of Summer Concert—featuring Memphis Soul Spectacular playing great

southern rock dance tunes from Elvis to the Blues Brothers. They are great entertainers who can really please a

crowd.

Concerts are from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm @ the Town Senior/Community Center.

Concerts are held rain or shine. Don’t forget to bring a chair!

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East Granby Lions Club

Chicken Barbeque

Saturday, June 7th

4:30-7:00pm

Senior/Community Center Featuring the wonderful sounds of the

CT Bristol Old Tyme Fiddlers Club

Cost $13

Contact Myra (860) 658-0623 for advance $12 tickets

The East Granby Farmers Market starts

June 18th, 2014

3 pm - 6 pm,

Every Wednesday through October 1st,

All proceeds from the market benefit the

East Granby Public Library

Page 6 Calendar Highlights Checks should be made out to the COA and dropped off at the Senior Services office in the Senior

Center or mailed to

East Granby Senior Services, P.O. Box 1858, East Granby, CT 06026

WEDNESDAY JUNE 4TH—Farmington Valley VNA Presents: Get Your Ducks in a Row—Join us for an informational presentation, provided by a panel of profession-

als who assist people in planning and preparing for their future. Each panelist will pro-

vide useful information and will take questions. This workshop is open to individuals, couples, family

members and caregivers. Presentation begins at 6:00 pm at the East Granby Senior Center. There is

no charge for this presentation and light refreshments will be served. Reserve your spot by May 30th.

FRIDAY, JUNE 6TH—HG&E’s Fishway—Holyoke, MA—Each spring when the

shadbush blooms, New Englanders have the opportunity to view an incredible natural

phenomenon. American Shad, Sea Lamprey, Atlantic Salmon and other anadromous

fish swim up the Connecticut River as they begin their annual spring migration. Driv-

en by their evolutionary instincts, adult fish return to spawn in the rivers of their birth.

The fishlift helps migrating fish over the dam. It was the first and most successful fish

lift on the Atlantic coast. It consists of two elevators or “lifts” which carry migrating

fish up and over the Holyoke dam. Watch the lifts in action from an observation deck overlooking the

Connecticut River. After the fish are lifted, witness their migration as they swim by the viewing windows

and continue their upriver journey. We will conclude our trip with a stop for lunch at the famous Nick’s

Nest-hands down the best hot dogs around! Depart the Senior Center at 10:15 AM. Cost is $3. Reser-

vation and payment due by May 29th.

THURSDAY JUNE 12TH-—Clam Bake & Summer Concert -You don’t want to miss this

wonderful event! There is too much too fit in one paragraph so please see insert for details!

FRIDAY JUNE 20TH—Lunch Bunch-The Pond House & Rose Gardens in Eliza-beth Park, Let’s make a stop at the beautiful rose gardens before we venture in for a deli-

cious lunch. The roses will be in bloom and you can either get off the bus and take a lei-

surely stroll through the gardens or stay on the bus as it circles the park. Depart the senior

center at 10:00am. Reservations due by June 12th.

MONDAY, JUNE 30TH—West Brook Outlets—Lenny & Joe’s—Depart the Senior Center at 9:30 AM. En-

joy the bargains at the outlets and catch a delicious lunch at a longtime favorite—lobster rolls are heavenly. Cost

of trip. $3.00—due by June 20th.

TUESDAY JULY 1ST—WNBA CT Sun Basketball Game at Mohegan Sun Casino—See some of your old UCONN favorites including Kelly Faris, Kalana

Greene and Renee Montgomery as they take on the San Antonio Stars. They’re sure to

bring all the action you can handle to the court! Game is at 7:00pm We will Depart

the Senior Center at 2:30pm to allow time on your own to experience all the dining,

shopping and gaming excitement Mohegan Sun has to offer. Cost is $25. Reservation and payment due

by June 17th.

Page 7 Calendar Highlights Checks should be made out to the COA and dropped off at the Senior Services office in the Senior

Center or mailed to

East Granby Senior Services, P.O. Box 1858, East Granby, CT 06026

FRIDAY JULY 11TH—Lunch Bunch —J&G—East Granby, CT– Let’s support local business with a

trip to this friendly hometown restaurant. The portions are large and the options are endless. From their

soups & salads to their pizzas & meals—you won’t be disappointed. Meet us there for a 12:00pm reser-

vation or call the mini bus for a ride. Reservation due by July 1st.

FRIDAY JULY 18TH—Norman Rockwell Museum– Norman Rockwell Museum pre-

sents the world’s largest collection of original Norman Rockwell art, including beloved paint-

ings from The Saturday Evening Post and the Four Freedoms, and the best in the field of Ameri-

can illustration. Experience Rockwell’s art, life and legacy in the artist’s picturesque New Eng-

land hometown of Stockbridge, Massachusetts nestled in the culturally rich Berkshires. You

will tour the museum on your own with the option of a brief Gallery Talk. We will enjoy lunch

at the museums Terrace Cafe Depart the Senior Center at 9:15 AM. Cost for admission is

$16.00. Reservation & money due by July 3rd.

FRIDAY, JULY 25TH—Tanglewood—Lenox, MA—Join us for a wonderful concert from the

Boston Symphony Orchestra with Christopher von Dohnányi conducting and Paul Lewis on the piano.

Listen to the wonderful sounds of Beethoven, Mozart and Mendelssohn while you relax under the shed

at this beautiful venue in the Berkshires. Before the show, enjoy a panel discussion with moderator

Martin Bookspan and guest artists Sarah Connolly and Rafael Frühbeck. Depart the Senior Center

at 5:45pm. Panel discussion begins at 7:15pm followed by the concert at 8:30pm. Cost is $25. Res-

ervation and payment due by June 5th.

FRIDAY AUGUST 15TH—Katharine Hepburn: Dressed for Stage and Screen–

CT Historical Society, Hartford- Sassy. Daring. Talented. Beautiful. Determined. Fashionable.

Iconic. Hepburn. With a stage and film career that spanned sixty-six years, Katharine "Kate" Hep-

burn is an American icon, who dazzled silver screen, television, and theater audiences and even

earned the nickname "The First Lady of Cinema." Born and raised in Connecticut, Hepburn's career

reflected the changing role of women in the broader society. Challenging the norms of the day, she

took control of her image and identity by establishing a unique sense of style which influenced

countless women, fashion designers, and the informal, elegant approach to American style that continues to reso-

nate today. The Connecticut Historical Society brings Kate’s personal costume collection back to her home state

with a special exhibit, Katharine Hepburn: Dressed for Stage and Screen. This is the first and only scheduled New

England appearance for the limited-time exhibition, which features over 40 costumes, worn in 21 films and 6 stage

productions. Depart the Senior Center at 10:00 AM. Cost of admission is $8. Reservation and payment due

by August 1st.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 22ND—Lunch Bunch—Joey Garlic’s—Newington, CT—Try this best of Hart-

ford restaurant offering generous portions of great food at reasonable prices. Their extensive

menu features Salads, Starters, Pizzas, Pastas, Sandwiches, old fashioned Hamburgers, giant

milkshakes and more! Depart the Senior Center at 11:00 AM. Reservation by August 15th.

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Thursday June 12th 5:00pm

East Granby Community Center

Menu includes:

Clams Lobster Chicken Potatoes

Corn on the cob Rolls & Butter Garden Salad

Baked Beans Watermelon & Cookies

Cost: $30 per person / $20 for seniors (60+)

Deadline to register/pay is Friday May 30th

Tickets are limited so don’t wait! Call

(860) 413-3334 or email Kellyj@egtownhall.com to register

Mail or drop off your payment to Senior/Community Center

Make checks payable to COA

East Granby Senior Services, Box 1858,

East Granby, CT 06026

CLAM BAKE Kick off the summer with a fantastic Clam Bake

complete with all the fixings!

Sponsored by the East Granby Senior Center

The Clam Bake will be followed by the

Parks & Recreation kick off to summer concert

featuring Simply Swing –A 10 piece orchestra play-

ing great music from the big band era. 6:30-8:30pm

You don’t want to miss it!

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EAST GRANBY SENIOR NEWSLETTER

Phone: (860) 413-3334

Email: kellyj@egtownhall.com

Town of East Granby, PO Box 1858

East Granby, CT 06026

Kelly Jacobs,

Director of Senior Services

Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday

Friday—9 AM-1 PM

EAST GRANBY PARKS & RECREATION IS ON THE ROAD!

Rough Point – The Doris Duke Estate - Saturday, August 9th

Join us as we visit the Newport home of Doris Duke—heiress, philanthropist, and are collector. Enjoy her magnif-

icent oceanfront estate, still decorated as she left it, where you will see French furniture, European art, Chinese

porcelains, and Turkish carpets collected from exotic locations around the world. Located on Newport’s exclu-

sive Bellevue Avenue, Rough Point provides a sweeping ocean view and expansive grounds designed by re-

nowned landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmsted.

75 minute guided tour visits the entire first floor of the house, and then continues upstairs with a visit to Doris

Duke’s bedroom and the special exhibition galleries.

2014 Exhibit: “No Rules: The Personal Style of Doris Duke.”

Time to visit the grounds. (Short walk along a gravel path from the coach to the mansion.)

Afternoon time for lunch and shopping on your own in Newport Wharf area.

Leave East Granby Farms at 8:00AM with a return approximately 6:45PM. Cost: $72.pp

New York City on Your Own – Choose from Saturday, June 7th, Saturday, October 4th and Saturday, December

6th. See China Town, visit Little Italy, go to a show, visit a museum, shop - use your imagination. Depart from the

East Granby Farms at 7:15AM & depart NYC at 7:00PM. Cost: $39pp

Keene Pumpkin Festival – Saturday, October 18th - We will be traveling to Keene, New Hampshire for their 24th

annual pumpkin festival. Keene is a beautiful village with a wide Main Street with lots to do. There are many

restaurants and a large outdoor food court to choose from. There are fun activities going on thru out the day; live

entertainment, children’s costume parade, pumpkin bowling, and most important, pumpkin browsing. Don’t for-

get to bring your own carved pumpkin and log it in! Last year’s count was over 30, 000 lit jack-o’-lanterns! We

will be leaving East Granby Farms at 9:15AM and departing Keene at approximately 6:30PM. Cost: $38pp

Call the Parks & Recreation department at 860-653-7660 for more information and reservations.

All buses depart from East Granby Farms unless otherwise indicated.

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