Legos, Exercise For Seniors, And Patch Social Media

Today is Monday Feb. 21, 2011 and there are 313 days left in the year.  Expect another one to three inches of new snow today mainly before 3 p.m. according to the National Weather Service.  Today the temperature will reach a high of 30 degrees and tonight an overnight low of 11 degrees.

Good morning seniors.  If the roads aren't already slippery, we've got a perfect way for you to start the week.  The East Granby Senior Center is hosting an exercise class for men and women. This class is for people of all skill and strength levels. It will focus on improving your fitness, balance, strength, flexibility, range of motion, and posture. The class is from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m.

The New England Air Museum comes to the rescue again today.  Today it's the Lego challenge for kids ages 3-12. Prizes will be awarded for each age group. Children will also be able to make their own "nose art" for the Museum's display aircraft.  The programs will run from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.  Free with the price of admission: Adults age 12 and up: $10; Children ages 4-11: $6; Children under 3: free; Seniors: $9.

If anyone's considering the private school option, The Ethel Walker School in Simsbury is hosting an open house for prospective students and their families. Explore the school's academic, arts,  athletic and equestrian offerings. The tour will be led by current students and lunch for the family will be available. Registration is required, call 860-408-4200 or email admission@ethelwalker.org.

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