Recently, we were fortunate to be the recipients of 120 turkeys which were
provided by The Hometown Foundation, Inc. The turn-around time was
incredibly short but we did put the information on the Town Website, Facebook
and distributed notices to Preston Housing and senior center to name a few. Our
Resident Troopers were key participants in bringing this grant to the Town of
Preston. We tried to receive approval for the turkey distribution grant for
Thanksgiving but were denied. By sheer luck, and maybe a few prayers, the Town
of Preston received a favorable nod for becoming the recipient of 120 turkeys
recently. Many thanks to our Resident Troopers, Preston Parks and Rec., Youth
Services and the Preston Senior Affairs Committee for coordinating the effort.
Thanks also to the volunteer manpower who distributed all of those big turkeys
including: Amy Brosnan, Cathy Brosnan and of course our Resident Troopers. If
we are ever again so fortunate as to receive a grant from the Hometown
Foundation, Inc. I hope it’s with a little leeway for getting the word out more
efficiently. (But, we’re really grateful for what they did provide us). A special
note of appreciation goes to the Public Works Department for the excellent job of
cleaning up the mountain of cardboard boxes that those turkeys left behind!
Many thanks for the generous donations
Stuff a Cruiser:
Many thanks for the generous donations of warm, cozy items, socks and
slippers which were donated for distribution to elders living in the Town of
Preston. (Several senior citizens also contributed to this worthy cause). The
Preston Parks & Rec., Youth Services and our Resident Troopers spearheaded this
endeavor. The children will also benefit from the outpouring of caring individuals
who donated toys, bikes, books, etc. There will certainly be some very broad
smiles on many faces on Christmas morning. Santa and his elf’s have been very
busy.
Transportation
Our weekly grocery shopping transportation schedule to the Norwich area
will continue on Monday’s. There is no fee for this service. The preference
currently is Walmart, Big Y and Shop Rite stores. The bus begins pick-ups at
approximately 9:20 a.m. with a return to Preston before noon. Anyone interested
in joining us on the shopping trip is asked to call one week in advance of date in
which you plan on riding. Please contact the Senior Affairs Office at 860-887-5581
ext. 6 to reserve a seat or with any questions.
Food Distribution
The schedule that we are planning to continue with for the UC&FS Food
Distribution is the first Friday of each month. (As long as interest in the program
warrants) Our next distribution is scheduled for Friday, January 7, 2022 from
10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at the Preston Senior Center. Rain, wind and snow haven’t
deterred our efforts in the past and we hope to continue our efforts for a very
long time to come. If you have question concerning the food distribution
program, please contact the Senior Affairs Office at 860-887-5581 extension 6.
Give the Gift of Time.
Volunteer: Every day, blood donors help patients of all ages; accident and burn victims,
heart surgery and organ transplant patients, and those battling cancer. In fact,
every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood and by giving a few hours
each month, the Blood Donor Ambassadors play a vital role in ensuring our
donors always have a positive experience. Please direct any questions about the
application process or our volunteer positions to ctrirecruit@redcross.org.
Closed
January 3rd for New Years
January 17 for Martin Luther King Day
Chili with cornbread
January 21 – 11:30
$5.00 Lunch Special. Call 860-376-2329 to sign up.
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
January 20th
9:00 – 2:00
Sponsored by the Lisbon Lion’s Club
Trip to Foxwoods
January 20th. Leave at 8:30am. Leave the casino at 3:00pm. Bus is $5.00. Payment is due Jan 13th.
CLUB LISBON
Jan. 14th at noon
Entertainment by John Banker
Free show and snacks
Please sign up for a head count