As a reminder, the application deadline for filing the Elderly and Disabled Homeowner application is May 15th. For individuals currently participating in this program, you would have previously been contacted by the Preston Assessor’s Office indicating a need to reapply for this important benefit. The Town of Preston has placed a “drop Box” outside of its main entrance to assist residents in supplying important information to individual departments. If using the drop-box, please include your name and telephone number in a sealed envelope containing your personal information. Please mark the envelope: Attention: Fran Minor. I will notify you that I am in receipt of your documents.

We have volunteers to help you. Call us at 860-376-2329 and we will set you up with a trusted volunteer.

 Watch a movie/Netflix/video

 Do something crafty-knit, crochet, make a collage, scrapbook

 Write a memoir

 Write a poem

 Write a letter

 Write a song

 Give your brain a workout and play online games.

 Crossword puzzles-free printable (http://qets.com/crossword_puzzles.htm)

 Jig-saw-puzzles-we are fortunate we have a few hundred – GIVE US A CALL

 Meditate – Try lying down with your eyes closed, palms up and while focusing on your breath. Or spend 20 minutes sitting cross-legged and repeat a soothing word to yourself in your head. (The latter is more like transcendental meditation.)

 Call a friend/skype

 Pamper yourself. Have a Cup of Tea, Listen to music

 TED Talks https://www.ted.com/talks

 Find a project at home-clean your windows, dust your house.

 Fix broken items

 Go through old photographs and write on them(who, what)/organize them

 Go through your old clothes and get rid of the ones you don’t want any more or fix the ones that are missing buttons etc.

 Stretch

 Go outside/plant a garden/relax

 Gaze at the stars

 Redecorate your space

 Read

 Make a bucket list of things you want to do when this is all over!

Green Onion Pizza 860-376-3817

Just Breakfast & Things……860-376-4040

Manny’s……………………………860-886-4212

Tulli’s………………………….……860-886-6666

Poppy & Rye…………….………860-383-2026

Vocatura’s……………….………..860-887-2220

Brody’s Seafood Market……860-213-5648

Occum Pizza…………………….860-822-8025

While we are here for you for curbside sandwich pickup, we would like to suggest that you order takeout from your favorite local restaurants.
Giving them your support during these difficult times is important for all of us to come together and try to minimize the losses that they will incur.

Homeowners must be over 65 or totally disabled and live in a home to qualify.  This program is income qualifying and proof of income is required by the State every two years to have benefits continue.  Applications are available February 1st through May 15th annually at the Assessor’s office.  Please contact the Assessor’s office for current qualifying income limits and documentation needed to file.  The application is available online or in the tax assessor’s office.  Contact our Tax Assessor at 860-376-5115.

 Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories and social media. Hearing about the pandemic repeatedly can be upsetting.
 Take care of your body. Take deep breaths, stretch, or meditate. Try to eat healthy, well-balanced meals, exercise regularly, get plenty of sleep, and avoid alcohol and drugs.
 Make time to unwind. Try to do some other activities you enjoy.
 Connect with others. Talk with people you trust about your concerns and how you are feeling.
 Call your healthcare provider if stress gets in the way of your daily activities for several days in a row.
 If you, or someone you care about, are feeling overwhelmed with emotions like sadness, depression, or anxiety, or feel like you want to harm yourself or others call 911

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CDC Resources
 Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Prevention Website https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
 Coronavirus – Frequently Asked Questions https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.html
 CDC Coronavirus Fact Sheet https://www.lisbonct.com/sites/lisbonct/files/uploads/2019-ncov-factsheet.pdf
 CDC “Stop the Spread of Germs” Fact Sheet https://www.lisbonct.com/sites/lisbonct/files/uploads/stop-the-spread-of-germs.pdf
 CDC “What to Do If You Are Sick” Fact Sheet https://www.lisbonct.com/sites/lisbonct/files/uploads/sick-with-2019-ncov-fact-sheet.pdf
 CDC Handwashing Poster https://www.lisbonct.com/sites/lisbonct/files/uploads/wash-your-hands-poster-english-508.pdf

State and Local Resources
 State of Connecticut Coronavirus Information Page https://portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus
 Uncas Health District https://uncashd.org/
 Yale New Haven Health Coronavirus Information / Hotline Page https://www.ynhhs.org/patient-care/urgent-care/flu-or-coronavirus

Other Resources
World Health Organization – COVID-19 Symptoms https://www.lisbonct.com/sites/lisbonct/files/uploads/covid19symptoms.pdf

CT Department of Public Health – Pandemic Preparedness https://www.lisbonct.com/sites/lisbonct/files/uploads/preparecovid19.pdf

Hartford Healthcare – COVID-19 Clinical Command Center 24-hour Hotline – 860-372-8100 or toll free 833-621-0600

Yale New Haven Health – Covid-19 Call Center Hotline Monday – Friday, 7am – 7pm. – 203-688-1700 or toll free 833-484-1200
State of Connecticut is launching an information hotline for questions from the public about the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). People who have questions can call 2-1-1 or txt “CTCOVID” to 898211.

Be alert!! FTC and SEC tips to avoid coronavirus scams

-Be wary of anyone asking for money for corona virus victims, or for disease research, especially if they want prepaid credit cards or gift cards.

-Ignore phone calls or emails from strangers urging you to invest in a hot new coronavirus stock.

-Don’t click on links or download files from unexpected emails, even if the email address looks like a company or person you recognize. Ditto for unfamiliar websites.

-Avoid online offers for coronavirus-related vaccines or cures; they aren’t legitimate.