SPECIAL NOTICE
WE WILL BE OFFERING
FREE EXERCISE CLASSES
THE WEEK OF ARPIL
18th – 22nd. PLEASE
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF
IT AND TRY A NEW
CLASS. MAKE SURE TO
CALL AND RESERVE A
SPOT. WE WILL ALSO
BE FILMING A VIDEO
FOOTAGE THIS WEEK SO
YOU MAY BE A STAR IN
OUR INFORMATIONAL
MARKETING VIDEO.
Puzzles
We have an over abundance of puzzles ranging from easy to very, very
challenging. You can borrow one, bring one here or work on the puzzle at the
senior center at your own pace. We welcome everyone to come to the center,
pull up a comfy chair and relax while enjoying the pleasure of creating a masterpiece.
Ongoing enrollment for LiveWell Programs
Via conference calls! Be a part of this
amazing evidence based and highly effective 6-week Free program for Pain or
Chronic Disease Self-Management. New classes starting each month, call Lori R at
860–887–3561 x127 to sign up.
*What’s on the Menu?
3rd Monday each month, 1-2pm. Chat with a Registered
Dietitian ask questions and discuss current topics. By Zoom with pre-registration
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArceCspjwvGNEQGLyxDplACOg05Hgx G2
What if you need to gain weight?
Many older adults find themselves in
situations where they lose weight without wanting to. This can be due to a
serious illness or hospitalization or physical limitations or other reasons. Focus on
quality nutritious foods from all food groups so that the weight gained will make
you healthier and stronger. Try eating 5-6 smaller meals, top foods with some
nutritious higher calorie items like shredded cheese or peanut butter. Prepare
hot cereal with milk, especially whole milk, and add powdered milk, honey, dried
fruit/jams and nuts/ nut butter- Pump up the calories in salads, soups and
casseroles by adding a little extra olive oil. Commercially prepared supplements
can help with weight gain, but they are expensive – you can get the same (if not
better) nutrition by drinking a glass of milk and/or following the tips above.
Consider using programs like Home Delivered Meals to ensure balanced healthy
meals are a part of each day.
Diet is a 4-letter word
Diet is a 4-letter word but that doesn’t have to be a bad thing! Have you learned
anything from past programs you have tried? Consider evaluating the good and
bad with a Pro-Con-Pro format of thinking. Were there aspects of a diet plan that
fit well to you? Did you discover foods that you truly do not like? Putting some
thought into what you do or don’t want to do regarding eating is very important
to creating a personalized plan to meet your health goals. You are the most
important person in deciding what will work for you. Consider keeping a journal
of what you eat and drink along with monitoring your feelings and observations
related to this as well as your activity. Were you hungry? Was the meal easy to
prepare? Did you feel full between meals? Were your medical conditions
improved? Etc. Healthy eating is a lifetime endeavor for a healthy life.
March Menus
* March 7th
: Stuffed Chicken Kiev, Garlic Roasted Potatoes, Green & Waxed Beans,
Mixed Fruit cup, Bread, Margarine and beverage.
* March 14th
: Swedish Meatballs, Egg Noodles, Cauliflower, Carrots, & Snap Peas,
Orange, Bread, Margarine and beverage.
* March 21st
: St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Meal. Corned Beef & Cabbage, Steamed
Parsley Potatoes, Sliced Carrots, Dinner Roll & Margarine, Irish Soda Bread, Apple
Juice and beverage.
* March 28th
: Chicken w/Broccoli & Cheese, Glazed Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans,
Diced Peaches, Bread, Margarine and beverage.
Reservations are necessary to participate in the Café Program. We ask that
you contact the senior center one week prior to the day in which you plan on
attending. The telephone number is 860-889-0770. You may also leave a message at the Senior Affairs Office by calling 860-887-5581 extension 6.
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Meal
Monday, March 21st
There will be a suggested donation of $4.50 per
person for this meal only.
Reservations are necessary to participate in the Café Program. We ask that
you contact the senior center one week prior to the day in which you plan on
attending. The telephone number is 860-889-0770. You may also leave a
message at the Senior Affairs Office by calling 860-887-5581 extension 6
March Food Distribution
Mark your calendars for Friday, March 4th
as the scheduled date of the next
Food Distribution at the Preston Senior Center. UC&FS will continue with monthly
food distributions as long as interest warrants. We welcome Preston residents
along with residents in surrounding towns to join us between 10:00 a.m. and
11:00 a.m. at the center which is located at 42 Long Society Road. Unfortunately,
when we’re faced with inclement weather, cancellation notices may not reach
everyone in a timely fashion. Should you question whether a distribution will be
conducted or cancelled, you are encouraged to contact the Preston Senior Center
at 860-889-0770 on distribution day. Myself or other staff members are usually
available to answer questions.
MONTVILLE SENIOR CLUB MEETING
Please join us for
our March 4th meeting at 10am.
We look forward to meetings starting
up again and seeing everyone back at
the Center.