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Our current offerings are listed below. The smaller groups allow members to meet people in a more personal setting than the monthly meetings and at the same time enjoy a common interest together.
We want to emphasize that special interest groups make our club stimulating and rewarding. If you would like to start a special interest group at any time during our year, please email info@granbynewcomers.com. Some ideas would be: quilting, hiking, wine tasting, etc.
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Movie
Nights Club
Contact: Regina Jahrstorfer (844-0272)
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members gather to watch a movie either in a member home or out at
the theater. Movie night is a great way to get together with friends.
Bring your favorite beverage & nibbles and why not bring your
lap needle project? If you can tear yourself away from the movie
it will be a great opportunity for you to spend time on your project. If the movie was based on a book, often members will read the book before the movie night. Reading NOT required! |
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Bunko
Club
Contact: Debbie Cramer (653-6617)
| Never played the game before and don’t have a clue how it works? Don’t worry! Come and learn! Bunko is a fun dice game that doesn’t require any special skills....just roll the dice and have fun! | |
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Ladies - The next bunko is Friday, June 25 at 7:30 p.m. . |
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Scrapbooking Club
Contact: Cheryl Bliss, Creative Memories Consultant (653-7705)
To
see a calendar of event visit www.mycmsite.com/cbliss
Scrapbook Club is for beginner to experienced scrappers. We usually meet the third Thursday of the month from 7:00-10:00pm at the home studio of Cheryl Bliss at 103 Petersen Road in Granby. The well lit and comfortable studio can accommodate 10 scrappers and has a cropping station with punches, cropping tools and Cricut die cut system. Please RSVP for our monthly meetings! Watch the newsletter or check out my website for upcoming specialty classes. |
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Join the Scrapbooking Club meeting on Thursday, April 15th from 7:00-10:00 p.m. at
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Tennis
Club
Contact: Shelly Cramer (860-693-6602 )
Dust off those racquets and pull out the tennis shoes (or get new |
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Tennis club will play on Saturday mornings from 8:15-9:15am and Wednesday mornings from 9-10am at Salmon Brook Park. But remember - if it's raining, we're not playing! Our first session will begin on Saturday, April 17th from 8:15-9:15am at SBP and will continue through May. If anyone is interested in playing but cannot make a Saturday or Wednesday morning session, please contact Shelly Cramer and we can set something up. For those who will be bringing children to tennis, we will rotate around all parents who bring children to help watch the kids so everyone gets a chance to play.
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Women's Wine Night Club
Contact: Jo-Ann
Askew (653-9201)
Women's Wine Club meets for an evening of wine tasting, socializing, and great food. This group will meet once a month at volunteer host's homes. Each attendee will bring either a bottle of wine or an appetizer to share. This is a great opportunity to make new friends and enjoy the company of current friends. Please feel free to bring a friend or two along as the more the merrier! |
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Needling Group
Contact: Stacie Truntz (653-5424)
| Like to knit, crochet, or stitch? Are those needles collecting dust in the corner? Well brush them off and let’s get together. |
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Gardening
Club
Contact: Jen Meier (413-9217)
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Club gives you the opportunity to share your knowledge of gardening,
learn new things and enjoy each others gardens! View our favorite links page. |
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News:
Next meeting will be in April. Please see our March newsletter for lots of local gardening events!
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Photography
Club
Contact: Karrie VanRyn (413-9189) & Amy Dunham (656-6826)
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Club gives you the opportunity to share photos, tips and tips, and
learn new techniques. |
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Walking
Group
Contact: Ida-Marie Gilmore (413-9365)
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get some exercise while enjoying walks around town! |
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Please call Ida-Marie with questions or to RSVP. If you do want to attend please RSVP so we don’t leave anyone behind! Happy Trails!
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Socials
Contact: Ida Marie Gilmore 413-9365
| The Socials committee plans a variety of events throughout the year that are open to all club members and usually spouses too! We always welcome new ideas and help with any or all of the events. In years past our socials have included a Holiday party, Bowling nights, Shopping discount nights, Family picnics and more. | |
Please feel free to call with any questions (653-3876)
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Ladies, Get out your calendars!!! We are going to have a lot of fun!!! For all of the adventures below you can ask a friend(s) or spouse to join. Please contact Ida at imgilmore@cox.net with questions. July 31st we are going to Brownstone Park in Portland, CT. You can buy a $26 pass that includes the general swim plus access to inflatable water obstacles, cliff jumping, zip lines, waterslide, wakeboarding, challenge courses, rock climbing and scuba diving. * Rental of watercraft and equipment are not included in the entrance passes, a valid Scuba certification card is required to dive. Check the web site for more info: http://brownstonepark.com August 8th - tubing at Satan's Kingdom. The price is $20 per person. Website for more info: www.visitconnecticut.com/farmingtonrivertubing September 19th - 45 minute trail ride at Kline View Stables in Southwick, MA. $20 per person (no previous horse experience is necessary) Please RSVP by 9/1 October 23rd - Haunted Hayride at Flaming Farm. RSVP by 9/10. The price isn't listed but I think it was $20 per person last year. Thanks, |
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These Clubs have been Newcomers favorites for years but do not have leaders for this year. Please contact the club president to restart any of these groups.
Book
Club
Interested
members gather monthly off-site (at members’ homes on a rotating
basis) to discuss an agreed-upon book. Titles are announced at the general
meetings and in the monthly newsletter. The book is not all we discuss...
come join us for some food and great conversation!
Gourmet
Club
Do
you like to cook? Do you like to try new foods? Do you and your husband
need a night out? Then, Gourmet is right for you! Gourmet will give you
a chance to meet new people and enjoy great food. Groups of 6-10 people
(typically couples) meet at an assigned member's home for a variety of
dinners throughout the season. The season runs from October through June.
Members each prepare a different course of the meal and then come together
and enjoy. All costs are shared equally among the participants. For those
of you who wish to be full-time members, (attending 5 or more dinners),
the fee will be $15 for the year. For those of you who wish to be part-time
members, (attending 4 or less dinners), the fee will be $7.50 for the
year. These fees cover beverages, paper goods, and mailing costs.
