September 2006- Club Social

It’s time to get reacquainted and welcome new members as we host our first meeting of the 2006-2007 season.  Come socialize, meet the board members and enjoy some music and delicious desserts.  You’ll have a chance to win a prize with our “icebreaker” game and hear about what we have planned for the upcoming year.  Don’t miss the kick off to what will be another successful year of Granby Newcomers and Neighbors.

October - Women's Winter Health

As the year gears up and Fall is upon us, we often find ourselves so busy that we don't take time to take care of ourselves. Now is the time to really focus on what keeps us healthy so that we can continue to meet the demands of our busy lives.Join us for an evening with Joan Palmer, a Nutritional Consultant and the Coordinator of The Granby Food Coop. Joan will help us to understand which foods will help our bodies stay healthy through the winter months ahead. She will also talk about the plants nature provides this time of year that are essential to our health. Learn about the foods that will help boost our immune system and the foods and behaviours that suppress it. Learn to use diet, lifestyle and herbs to keep you and your family healthier this winter. Joan will provide demonstrations and share recipes. It is an evening not to miss.

November - Passiflora Tea Room and Herbal Apothecary

This meeting will be off-site in nearby New Hartford. We will meet in West Granby to carpool for those who wish to do so. This beautiful community gathering place brings you the best in local, organic foods, combined with over 120 teas to choose from. You will be served by a special person called a goddess! Shop from a selection of beautiful cups, tea pots, tea accessories and a fabulous selection of gift items including candles, soaps and bath salts, and beautiful jewelry, supplied by our local community artists. Sit and browse the spiritual, herbal and plant based book selection.

December - Annual Cookie Exchange and Yankee Ornament Swap

You won't want to miss one of our most popular meetings of the year! Bring as many packages containing a half dozen cookies as you wish to trade in our cookie exchange, along with a wrapped ornament* ($7 - $10 in value) for our traditional Yankee Swap. Participate in one or both events, or just come and socialize with your friends. And don't forget to bring an extra ½ dozen cookies for our sampling table! *Note: this is a change from last years seasonal decoration swap.

January - John Michael Hair Salon

Looking to start the new year with a fun night out? Join Granby Newcomers and Neighbors members at the John Michael Hair Salon, 15R Hartford Ave. (next to Lite-n-Up Eatery), where Jack and Barbara Cashman will be our hosts for this fun-filled evening. Two haircuts will be performed that evening and there will be plenty of refreshments (provided by Lite-n-Up) and socializing, too! You won't want to miss this meeting!

February - BINGO & FONDUE

We've brought this favorite back for another year!
Come join us for a night of fun and excitement!
We'll dip fruit, bread, veggies, cookies, pretzels, our fingers, and anything else we can come up with in sweet and savoury fondues, while we play Bingo to win a variety of prizes. Cards will be sold for $5 each, as this is one of our fundraisers. So come with your appetite and some good luck!


March - Newcomers Cook-Off

Always wanting to try new recipes, but wishing you could taste them first? Well, now you can! Come join us for the Newcomers Cook Off! Plan to bring your dish, along with 20-30 copies of the recipe. Then spend the evening sampling and collecting new recipes. At the end of the night, we’ll vote a winner. Yum....feeling hungry....???? No time to cook? Please still come and share in the fun and the food tasting!


April - Author Jan Mann and her book "Cruising Connecticut" !

Cruising Connecticut combines an eclectic selection of places to visit with the fine art of picnicking. From hunting spring wildflowers to wine tasting — from hiking and biking on miles of trails to tubing and kayaking on our waterways — from city walking tour to country drives.
In this hour long program, Jan will tell us about writing the book, hidden Connecticut sites and new information on well known sites. There will be a Q&A and book signing at the conclusion.

May - The Garlic Farm

It's Spring and it's 'thyme' to think about planting and being out doors. We will be meeting at The Garlic Farm in West Granby, a Granby treasure and a real culinary and "foodies" retreat. Garlic farmer Barbara Miller, will meet us in the Barn to talk to us about garlic; how to grow it, store it and how to cook with it! Ever wanted to know what to do with garlic scapes? Come and find out!

Here are the programs that ran in (2005/2006):

September - Coffeehouse and Shopping
It’s that time of year again; back to school, & back to Newcomers! Come join us for a coffee house theme with desserts and refreshments. While catching up with fellow Newcomers, enjoy shopping for brand name children’s clothes at discounted prices with Picadil. And this is a great time to bring a friend! Not only will they save some money, but they will have the opportunity to hear all that we have planned for the upcoming year.

October - Newcomers Cook-Off
Always wanting to try new recipes, but wishing you could taste them first? Well, now you can! Come join us for the Newcomers Cook Off! Plan to bring your dish, along with 20-30 copies of the recipe. Then spend the evening sampling and collecting new recipes. At the end of the night, we’ll vote a winner. Yum....feeling hungry....???? No time to cook? Please still come and share in the fun and the food tasting!

November - Try Pilates
Have you ever wanted to try Pilates?
Gigi Robinson of The Zen Zone in Tariffville
will explain the art of pilates and lead us in a class.
Dress to exercise, and bring a yoga mat or beach towel/blanket with you.

December - Annual Cookie Exchange and Yankee Swap
You won't want to miss one of our most popular meetings of the year! Bring as many packages containing a half dozen cookies as you wish to trade in our cookie exchange, along with a wrapped seasonal item or ornament ($10 - $15 in value) for our traditional Yankee Swap. Participate in one or both events, or just come and socialize with your friends. And don't forget to bring an extra ½ dozen cookies for our sampling table!

January - It's the New Year!
It is time for making resolutions and developing a plan to stick to them. Why not make a resolution to take care of yourself?
Join us to learn about the benefits of yoga.
Sally, from Westfield Yoga, will be on hand to educate us and lead us in a class. So bring your yoga mat or blanket, along with a towel, and come ready to relax and rejuvenate.

February - BINGO & FONDUE
We've brought this back for another year!
Come join us for a night of fun and excitement!
We'll dip fruit, bread, veggies, cookies, pretzels, our fingers, and anything else we can come up with in sweet and savoury fondues, while we play Bingo to win a variety of prizes. Cards will be sold for $5 each, as this is one of our fundraisers. So come with your appetite and some good luck!

March - KNIT IT
Have you ever wanted to learn how to knit?
Marji of Marji's Yarncrafts will be available to help us get started. Bring your own items, or purchase a beginner kit at the meeting. Loaner needles will also be on hand. Come learn the basics, or (for those of you who are more advanced) bring your current projects to work on and expand your repertoire of stitches.

April - Safety First
Join us as we learn how to keep
our children safe. The Granby Police will be available
to address issues such as internet safety,
child predators and keeping our children drug-free.

May - Spring Organizing
Are you overwhelmed by clutter? Do you hide your mess in closets, cupboards and storage spaces? Do you have a hard time finding what you are looking for? Learn some tricks from a professional home organizer!
See how you can make it easier to function in your home, improve the overall look of your space, save time looking for things and make your home more enjoyable to live in.