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Special
Interest Groups
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)
Interested
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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News:
Plan for an early
spring movie at the Gilson cafe and Cinema in Winsted,
friends and couples welcome.
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Bunko
Club
Contact: Debbie Cramer (653-6617)
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played the game before and dont have a clue how it works?
Dont worry! Come and learn! Bunko is a fun dice game that
doesnt require any special skills....just roll the dice and
have fun! |
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News:
Ladies - The next bunko is Friday, June 25 at 7:30 p.m.
The hostess is Maureen Williams
6 Tinker Trail, N. Granby
Please rspv to Maureen by 6/23 at rmkwills@cox.net
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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. |
Join the Scrapbooking Club meeting on Thursday, April 15th from 7:00-10:00 p.m. at
the home studio of Cheryl Bliss at 103 Petersen
Road, Granby. Since it will be school vacation week,
we will have a sign-up sheet and may possibly
change the date to accommodate everyone’s schedule.
Please RSVP to Cheryl by that Thursday morning of regular meetings if you are interested in attending and please don’t hesitate to contact her if you have any questions.
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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
ones) and let's play ball!
If anyone is interested in playing or learning how to play tennis,
please contact Shelly Cramer
Beginners to advanced welcome. Times and days to be determined.
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News:
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.
RSVP to shelcramer@sbcglobal.net two days prior if you are able to attend the first session. We will be working on the forehand swing!
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! |
News:
TBA
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Needling Group
Contact: Stacie Truntz (653-5424)
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to knit, crochet, or stitch? Are those needles collecting dust in
the corner? Well brush them off and lets get together. |
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This is a new group and we look forward to nights of "hobbying"
together. If interested, please contact Stacie for the next meeting
time and date.
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Gardening
Club
Contact: Jen Meier (413-9217)
Gardening
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)
Photography
Club gives you the opportunity to share photos, tips and tips, and
learn new techniques.
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News:
Please contact Amy or Karrie for club meeting dates.
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Walking
Group
Contact: Ida-Marie Gilmore (413-9365)
Let's
get some exercise while enjoying walks around town!
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Call for the latest schedule.
Please
call Ida-Marie with questions or to RSVP. If you do want to attend
please RSVP so we dont leave anyone behind! Happy Trails!
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Socials
Contact: Ida Marie Gilmore 413-9365
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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. |
GNNC End of Year Celebration
Friday, June 18th 7:30PM
(note: this is a date change from June 11th)
We’ve had another great year and want to celebrate with an event for all the members of the Granby Newcomers and Neighbors.
Location: Cairene’s Perrin's home : 145 Silkey Road – North Granby
This will be a pot-luck social, so please bring a bev, dessert or an app!
Please RSVP to Cairene by June 12th at iperrin@cox.net
Please feel free to call with any questions (653-3876)
We hope to see you there!
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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
****Reservations aren't required. Just let me know if you are coming so we can plan some group outings and carpools.
August 8th - tubing at Satan's Kingdom. The price is $20 per person. Website for more info: www.visitconnecticut.com/farmingtonrivertubing
. Please RSVP by 8/1
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.
More info: http://www.flamigfarm.com/Flamig_Farm/seasonal-events/nighttime-haunted-hayrides.php
Thanks,
Ida
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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.
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