Programs

Wednesday, October 12th from 10:00am-12:00pm

We will be administering the new Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccine by Moderna for those individuals interested in taking the vaccine.

You do need to register in advance for the clinic.

But, we do need to order the Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccine in advance so if you are interested in taking the vaccine, we need to know as we will order the vaccine for only those individuals who have pre-registered. We will be unable to accommodate any request for the Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccine from any Walk-ins. Please call the Senior Affairs Office at 860-887-5581 extension 6 leaving your name and telephone number or
register in person at the Preston Senior Center. Hours of operation are Monday 9:00 – 3:00 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday 12:30 -4:30 p.m.

Uncas Health District has provided the following information for your review: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now recommending omicron-specific COVID-19 shots for people 12 and older. Doses should be administered at least two months following a primary series or the previously authorized booster vaccination.

People cannot get a bivalent booster without first completing at least a primary series.
The boosters target both the original strain of the coronavirus and the two omicron subvariants which are causing most of the current infections. Having a bivalent product means that we will have good protection if and when the virus mutates again – even if it drifts away from the currently-circulating Omicron variants

Saturday, October 1st 

Time to clean out your basement, closets and garage!! If you choose to purchase a 10×10 spot at Preston Plains Middle School, the fee is $15. Community Yard Sale at Preston Plains Middle School will run from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. If you choose to host the yard sale at your residence, fee is $2. (Town of Preston requires all hosting a yard sale to obtain a permit, which costs $2. Sign up for our Community Yard Sale and Preston Parks & Recreation staff will do the paperwork for you!!) You can choose the start and end time of your sale and that will be printed on the map next to your address. Last day to register your address without a late fee is September 15th. $10 late fee for all sign ups received after September 20th, absolute last day to register and be on the map is September 20th

Our Monday congregate meal program is pleased to provide our menu
selections for the month of September. Any person 60 years of age and older is
welcome to attend the meal. It is essential that you register for the meal in
advance. Our meal count is called in on Monday for the following weeks meal.
Reservations can be made in person or by calling the senior center on Monday
(9:00 – 12:30), Tuesday and Thursday (12:30 – 4:00) or by telephoning the Senior
Affairs Office at 860-887-5581 ext. 6. We look forward to your joining with
friends and neighbors for an enjoyable meal and great companionship

September 5th…………Program Closed due to Labor Day Holiday

September 12th: Stuffed Chicken Corden Bleu, Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes,
Zucchini & Yellow Squash, Diced Pears, Bread, Margarine and beverage.

September 19th: Shrimp Stir-Fry, Steamed Rice, Asian Vegetable Blend, Sweet
Treat, Apple Juice, Bread, Margarine and beverage.

September 26th: Cheese Manicotti w/Marinara, Green Beans, Carrot Coins, Sweet
Treat, Grape Juice, Bread, Margarine and beverage.

If you are interested in joining with us for lunch, please remember that we
cannot take walk-ins. If you would like additional information, please feel free to
contact the Senior Affairs Office at 860-887-5581 extension 6. Thank you.

Friday, September 2nd from 10:00-11:00am

The Food Distribution date has been changed by UCFS for the month of
September. Previously advertised as being conducted on Friday, September 9th, it
is now changed to the first Friday in September which is the 2nd.

We are planning to conduct another Flu & Pneumonia Clinic this fall. Several individuals have questioned whether there will be restrictions due to COVID 19 issues. We are planning to hold our clinic in mid-October. Plans are already in place to hold the event indoors. Should health concerns arise between now and the fall, we will do whatever the health department feels is appropriate for our population. More information with regard to date and time of our clinic including registration information will come. If you have questions, please contact the Senior Affairs Office at 860-887-5581 ext. 6