Blood Pressure Screening
Uncas Health will continue to offer free blood pressure screening at the
Preston Senior Center on the second Monday of each month. They will be at the
center on Monday, April 8th from 12:45 – 1:45 p.m. No appointments are
necessary, walk-ins are always welcome. Taking a few minutes out of the day to
have your blood pressure taken could be a life saving measure.
Elderly & Totally Disabled Tax Relief Program
As a reminder, the application for the Homeowners Program is May 15,
2024. It may seem like a long way away but it’s right around the corner. Call 860-
887-5581 ext. 6 to set up your appointment. If you file Income Tax, that process
must be completed prior to scheduling your appointment. For additional
information, please contact the Senior Affairs Office at 860-887-5581 ext.6.
Renters Rebate Program
The Renter’s Rebate Program begins accepting applications on April 1st through October 1st, 2024.
Participants in the program must be 65 years of age by the end of the
calendar year preceding the filing period; or be 50 years of age or older and the
surviving spouse of a renter, who at the time of his/her death, had qualified and
was entitled to tax relief at the time of his/her death. Applicants filing under the
disability provision must be accompanied by current proof of disability. The
Claimant must have been a resident in Connecticut for a one-year period of time
prior to filing an application.
The qualifying income guidelines for the calendar year 202 3 must not
exceed $43,800.00 if unmarried, or $53,400.00 if married. For married couples or other, unless legally separated, income from both husband and wife must be
counted in establishing qualifying income, regardless of living arrangements.
Qualifying income is considered wages, bonuses, commissions, gratuities
and fees; self-employment net income, gross Social Security benefits, Federal
Supplemental Security income, dividends, interest, annuities; IRA distributions,
Black Lung payments; Green Thumb payments; interest resulting from gifts
received; Lottery winnings; net rental income, pensions, Railroad Retirement;
severance pay, Unemployment compensation, Workers Compensation, Alimony,
etc.
The applicant must provide proof of rent and utilities payments during the
2023 calendar year.
Individuals interested in making application for the Renters Rebate of
Elderly and Totally Disabled Program are requested to contact the Senior Affairs
Office at 860-887-5581 ext. When leaving a message, please include your name
and telephone number. Thank You.
April TVCCA Congregate Cafe Menu
April 1st: Pesto Chicken, Herb Roasted Potatoes, Corn w/Peppers & Onions,
Pineapple Tidbits, Bread, Margarine and Beverage.
April 8th: American Chop Suey, Diced Carrots, Waxed Beans, Fresh Orange, Bread, Margarine and Beverage.
April 15th: Meatballs Marinara, Penne Pasta, Green & Waxed Beans, Mixed Fruit Cup, Bread, Margarine and Beverage.
April 22nd: BBQ Pulled Pork w/Bun, Baked Beans, Green & Yellow Squash, Diced Peaches, Beverage
April 29th: Pot Roast w/gravy, Parsley Steamed Potatoes, Corn w/Peppers &
Onions, Diced Pears, Bread, Margarine and Beverage.
As a reminder, reservations must be made by Wednesday of the week prior
to when you wish to attend the program. You can call in your reservation directly
to the senior center at 860-889-0770 on Tuesday or Thursday between the hours
of 12:30 – 4:00 p.m., you can sign-up in person or you can leave a message at the
Senior Affairs Office at 860-887-5581 ext.6. The suggested donation for persons
60 years of age and older is $3.00 per meal. Persons under the age of 60 are
welcome but a set fee will be imposed. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m.
April Food Distribution
I am overjoyed to share with you that we are back in business! Food
distribution will resume during the month of April. Yes, April 5th from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. We will be welcoming one and all to the Preston Senior Center, 42 Long Society Road, Preston. As you know, we welcome residents and non- residents alike. See you soon! Hooray!
You will also see the return of the Uncas Health Mobile van. The nurses are
always very supportive and willing to address any questions regarding health
issues which need clarification or guidance.