Thursday, March 23rd at 12:30pm
Presented by Dan Williams
Learn how to plant a garden that utilizes less space, efficient plant spacing and less weeding. Now is the time, to start planning this years garden!
Smilers Chorus
Wednesday, March 22nd at 12:30pm
The Senior Chorus of Sprague will be presenting their spring program, Broadway and the Movies. Their show consists of music from musicals such as The Wizard of Oz, The King and I and Oklahoma. In addition to singing the group does skits and jokes to provide a wide variety of entertainment.
Monthly Membership Meeting
Wednesday, March 1st at 12:30pm
Light refreshments to follow the meeting.
Coffee and Conversation with Preston Resident State Troopers
Wednesday, March 15th from 12:30-2:30pm
Join your fellow Preston neighbors and Preston Resident Troopers Kris Fisher and Sean Bresnan for “Coffee & Conversation” and desserts too! If you prefer tea or hot chocolate over coffee, yes we will have that as well.
Get updated on the latest issues affecting Preston residents. Ask questions. Voice concerns.
Doors open at 12:00pm. Maximum seating of 40 people. First come, first serve basis. All attendees will be entered into our FREE raffles. Prizes include gift cards to Walmart, Chili’s, and Panera Bread as well as a couple of gift baskets.
March Food Distribution
Friday, March 3rd from 10:00-11:00am
Pop-up Beginner Landscape Art Class
Monday, March 6th from 9:00am-12:00pm
Have you ever wanted to bring out your inner Van Gogh but weren’t sure how to go about it? Here’s your opportunity to be creative and take home your own landscape painting at the end of this one session class. All supplies are included.
From Photo to Canvas Adult Beginning Landscape Painting Class
Mondays 10:00am-12:00pm beginning March 13th
or Thursdays 10:00am-12:00pm beginning March 16th
5-week course
Fee: $50
Each class will start with a demonstration of techniques including use of brushes, palette knives, mediums and color mixing. Students need to bring a landscape picture from which you would like to paint. All materials are included.
Trip: St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Boston
Sunday, March 19
DEPARTING: 8:00 a.m. Norwich Commuter Parking Lot, Laura Blvd/ Rt. 82, Norwich (I-395 Exit 11)
RETURNING: by 8:00 p.m.
Watch this world-renowned parade as floats, marching bands, and revelers make their way through the South Boston streets to honor St Patrick and celebrate Irish heritage. We will visit Quincy Market after the parade, where there’s an array of eateries to grab a bite of Boston flavor. Instead of the parade you can tour the magnificent city of Boston on your own. Spend the day at your leisure exploring the museums, historic sites, boutique shops, and restaurants.
FEE: $68 per person; price includes motorcoach transportation
Trip: The Mark Twain House & Museum
Tuesday, March 21st
Departing at 9:00am
This exceptional 25-room Victorian house was home to the legendary author, Samuel Clemens, known as the “Father of American Literature,” and was recently named one of the ten Best Historic Homes in the World by National Geographic. We will have a Living History Tour, which is an immersive experience that allows you to explore a slice of life in the Clemens household. We will be stopping for lunch-on-your-own on our way back.
Please note that this house has a lot of stairs and NO elevator. Face masks must also be worn while in the house.
FEE: $40, for transportation and Living History Tour
Register at www.ledyardrec.org or in the office
Trip: Portuguese Holy Ghost Society Fish Fry
Friday, March 31st
Departing at 12:00pm
Enjoy lunch on-your-own at one of the most talked about Lenten Fish Fry in the area!
FEE: $3, for transportation only
Register at www.ledyardrec.org or in the office