Thursday, September 15th at 10:00am
Presentation by Margaret Gomes,
Memory Care Director of PierceCare
Join us for this very important discussion. A caregiving book and resources from the National Institute on Aging given to attendees.
Topics of discussion will include:
Sign up at Reception if you will be attending
Thursday, September 22nd from 5:00-7:30pm
at Thrive55+ Groton Senior Center
with musical entertainment by The Corvettes Doo Wop Revue
Join other area Senior Centers for this outdoor dance party! Food trucks will be available or bring your own dinner & drinks. Please do bring your own chairs. This is a regional Senior Center event.
Cost: $10 per person. Limited tickets available. Cash or check payable to “Senior Resources”
See Mike if you would like to purchase a ticket.
Transportation NOT available. Carpooling strongly suggested.
Thursday, September 29th at 10:00am
This event is free. Hope you join us!
Rose City Senior Center’s band, Roseland Combo, will be performing a wonderful concert featuring a variety of music to showcase their talents! This wonderful band consists of very talented Senior Center members ~ Paulette Devino, Mike Manning, Phil Murtha, Lolita Wood, Betsy Brewster and Bill Wrobel.
Please sign up at Reception if you will be attending.
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
Friday, September 16th
to Providence Performing Arts Center
Bus leaves Preston Veterans Memorial School at 5:30pm
$43 per person
This new musical reveals a comeback story like no other, of a woman who dared to defy the bounds of racism, sexism and ageism to become the global Queen of Rock n’ Roll. TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL is a celebration of resilience and an inspiration of triumph over adversity.
The Monday afternoon games session will resume on Monday, September 12th at the Preston Senior Center. The center is reserved for game day from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. each Monday (except for holidays or whether cancellations). Come, enjoy a fun filled afternoon and bring your friends.
Anyone interested in a Bingo Session? We’re investigating the possibility of
offering Bingo at the center again. We’re looking at the possibility of starting
something in late Fall. We’ll keep you posted as to the progress that we’re
making.
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.
All workshops are taught by local photographer, Fred Verillo.
Free for members ($10 each for non-members
September 7th 10:00am-Learn the Basics if iPhone photography such as composition
and subject matter as well as things like perspective & framing. Discuss techniques such as
reflections, patterns, light, and shadow to create interesting and unique images.
October 5th 10:00am- Hands-on workshop where you will learn how to use all the apps
available on our iPhone to edit our favorite images. Also learn how to use online
photo developing services such as Walgreen’s photo services or Mpix to quickly and inexpensively make photos.
November 2nd 10:00am- Hands-on workshop to learn how to inexpensively mat and
frame our best and favorite images so that they are ready to hang or give as a gift.
November 30th 10:00am- Hang Photography Exhibit at the OL Town Hall
December 2nd from 4:30PM- 6:00PM Opening Reception to be held at the Old Lyme
Town Hall. Family, friends, community members, and senior center members welcome!
Come support our talented photographers!
December 1-30th-“Take Your Best Shot Camera Club” will be exhibiting their framed photographs at Old Lyme Town Hall.
AARP has partnered with Optum Rx to help members save on FDA-approved medications. If you are already an AARP member, the discount is immediately available. If you are not an AARP member, contact Optum Rx at 1-877-422-7718.
When you go to your pharmacy, show the pharmacist your AARP membership card and ask what the amount of the prescription discount would be. You can either pay with the prescription discount OR with your Part D card but you cannot use both together. Also, if you have a deductible with your Part D card or are in the coverage gap with your Part
D card, this expenditure will not count towards either.
