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Regina Jahrstorfer -President- I
moved to Granby in 2004 with my husband John and my daughter Sara
(age 8). I was raised in the south and have lived in New York State.
I am an RN and work full time in ECHN's IT Department. I am a new
Connecticutite (my husband was born and raised here). I think being
part of a community is so important. I have had such great experiences
with newcomers in other places that I quickly joined in Granby.
I was not disappointed. I found this to be a quick way to get connected
and learn about this wonderful area. I have met so many new friends
and have had so much fun that I am now on the board. Cori
Griswold- First
Vice President 1(membership)-
My husband, Marc, and I moved to Granby in 2005 after living in
Northern Virginia for 12 years. We grew up in Western Massachusetts
and couldn't wait to get back to the area! We have two boys, ages
9 and 3, and we're so happy to be raising them here. I joined GNNC
shortly after moving here to find some community and friends - this
was a big deal for me because I'm generally very shy meeting new
people. It took everything I had to walk into the meeting all by
myself. I am *so glad* I did! I've met so many great women and have
done so many fun things - I encourage you to check us out! OPEN
POSITION - First Vice President 2 (membership)- Kellie Rossi- Second
Vice President 1 (programs)
- Val Crowell- Treasurer - I grew up on the “other” side of the river, in Vernon, CT. When my soon-to-be husband and I began house-hunting we focused on the Granby area. We chose this area because my husband had lived in various towns on this side of the river and he thought this would be the best place to live. 18 years later and we’re still here, so he was right! My work at the time had me traveling around the country, so I didn’t feel like I really was a part of Granby. Now that I work in Simsbury I wanted to become a part of Granby by meeting my “neighbors”. I worked with a few people who were members of Newcomers and they had nothing but good things to say about the club. So I came to a meeting, and now (in only my 2nd year), I’m a board member. The monthly meetings are a great way to meet new people, learn new things, or try fun activities. I look forward to the upcoming year and encourage anyone to come check us out, have some fun and meet a great group of women. Diana Stephens- Secretary - Diana, husband Roy and daughter Brianna (age 11) moved to East Granby, CT in 2007 along with two miniature long-hair Dachshunds and two white Silkie chickens. We are native Texans (San Antonio) who moved to West Hartford, CT in 2005 by way of Sacramento, CA. Yeah, we've moved alot... and I was really missing all the friends I'd made along the way. I joined GNCC in 2008, on the recommendation of Cori (a co-worker). Being the busy, professional/mom, I didn't want 'one more thing added to my calendar', if you know what I mean. However, I soon found that I looked forward to our meetings, programs and outings. It is sooo much fun!! I really enjoy this band of fun, organized, zany, brilliant women!! Everyone is very accomplished, community and family oriented. I'm so glad I belong to this supportive, caring, friendly group!
Julie Dehner - Newsletter Director - My husband, Jeff, and I moved to Granby in 1999 through a comedy of errors, but loved the area so much we never left! We have two children - Riley (6 1/2) and Eli (as he says, "four and five-sixths" as of this writing). I work in the IT field - I was with Chubb Specialty Insurance in Simsbury for nearly eight years before switching over to CIGNA earlier this summer. Being shy by nature, but wanting to both become more involved in our community and make new friends, I considered joining the Granby Newcomers for years before a couple of my neighbors practically forced me to attend my first meeting. (Thank you Regina and Cori!!!) The women I've met and the experiences we've shared have been fantastic, and I'm looking forward to another year! Fiona Shackleton - Newsletter Distribution - I was born, raised and schooled in England and Scotland in the UK. My British husband and I have lived in the States since 1998; five years in the Bay Area, CA and 5 years in Granby, CT. We chose to live in Granby because of its rural beauty and because of the friendliness of the people who live here. We have a son, Dominic (4) and a daughter, Beatrix (1). Granby Newcomers comprises of a wonderful group of people who were my personal lifesavers as I adapted to life in Granby and the challenges that come along with being a new mummy. Through Newcomers I have met many fantastic people who I feel privileged to have as my friends. I am so glad that I made the decision to attend a meeting; one evening 4 years ago! I look forward to another memorable Newcomers year.
Director(s)
of Publicity - Kate Roy, Ida Gilmore, Kris Roy, Jen Meier Doreen McWhirter -Web Master - I am an example of a Newcomer who is not so new to Granby. I grew up here, went off to college, and lived in New Hartford, CT for nine years. Then my husband, Greg, and I had a home built here! Being in town as an adult with a small child was a whole different world than my high school days. I initially joined Newcomers in 1998 to start my son in a playgroup and to meet other women in town. I continued to enjoy playgroup time (for mommy and boy) with my second and third sons. The GNNC monthly meetings are a fun night out. This club has such an array of activities that there is something for everyone - even if you only join one activity. I look forward to continuing as Web Master for this year. Stacie Truntz -Director of Fundraising - I was born and raised in CT. My husband and I moved to Granby in May 2000 and 3 years later started our family. We now have 3 boys (Wyatt 6, Cameron 4, and Parker 9 months). Staying home with the boys has gotten me more involved in the town and I ended up joining New Comers (even though I really wasn’t a new comer) about 2 years ago. I have met so many wonderful women who I love to spend time with. Aimee Menapace - Hospitality Coordinator - I moved to North Granby with my husband, Michael, and daughter, Marybeth, in June 2006. Our second daughter, Isabella, was born the following February just after her big sister turned 3. We decided to move to this area because of it's small-town feel and the village atmosphere of Granby Center. Quite simply, it seemed like a peaceful and warm place to settle and raise our family. When I joined Newcomers that first September, I knew few people in town and really wasn't sure what to expect. I was greeted warmly and was welcomed right away. I encourage anyone who is interested to come to a meeting and get a sense of what "Newcomers and Neighbors" is all about.
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