Wednesday, February 14th from 1:00-3:00pm
Enjoy Tea and a Craft while exploring the Farmhouse!
Cost is $5pp. Seating is limited.
Registration begins Feb 1st.
Register by Feb 12th.
February Services
MANICURE – Sponsored by Pretty Nails and Spa,
Tue, Feb 27th. Starts at 8:15am.
15 minute appointments $5pp – Cut, file, shape, and polish.
HAIRCUTS
Haircuts by appointment
offered on Thu, Feb 29th. 9:30AM – 1PM, Every 20 minutes. Cost is $15 per person
MASSAGE THERAPY
Massages (with clothes on) to be offered. You can reserve a 25 minute appointment for $33 or a 50 minute appointment for $66.
Wed, Feb 28th from 12:30pm to 3:30pm and Thu, Feb 15th, 10am – 1pm.
Register with the Senior Center. 48 hours – cancellation. Wear comfortable clothing. Payment is due at time of reservation.
Open Game Day
Every Thursday from 9:00am-12:00pm (except the 3rd Thursday)
Games are an essential part of a healthy senior lifestyle. Playing games such as board games, bridge, bingo, and other card games help stimulate the mind and memory functions. Activities that stimulate cognitive reasoning help seniors stay healthy in their mental capacities, lessening to risk for memory loss and confusion. Stop by the Center and join others in playing one of our games or bring your favorite to the Center.
Registration is required.
CT Prescription Drug Discount Card Program
Tuesday, February 6th at 10:00am
Governor Ned Lamont and Comptroller Sean Scanlon announced that a prescription drug discount card program is now available, enabling all residents of the state to receive savings on certain prescription drugs. Connecticut residents can sign up to receive savings on certain prescription drugs.
Representative Holly Cheeseman & Comptroller Sean Scanlon will explain how the program works.
Registration is now open. Register by Feb 2nd.
Valentine’s Lunch
Friday, February 3rd at 12:30pm
Come join us for a lovely Valentine’s Day luncheon and feel the love in the air.
We will be serving Baked Ziti, Love Salad, Italian Bread and a sweet treat – something chocolate for sure!
Registration begins Feb 1st.
Please register by Feb 16th.
$8pp
February TVCCA Cafe Menu
Our TVCCA Café Program for the month of February will include the
following menu selections:
Monday, February 5th: Sloppy Joe w/Bun, Tater Tots, Snap Peas, Sweet Treat. Grape Juice and Beverage.
Monday, February 12th: Beef Stroganoff, Penne Pasta, Broccoli, Diced Pears,
Bread, Margarine and Beverage
Monday, February 19th: Program Closed in celebration of President’s Day
Monday, February 26th: Country Fried Beef Steak, Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes, Corn w/Peppers & Onions, Fresh Fruit, Bread, Margarine and Beverage.
Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. and registrations are necessary to participate
in the meal. There is a suggested donation request of $3.00 per person for
individuals 60 years of age and older. Persons under the age of 60 years are
welcome to attend but will be charged a fee to participate. Please make your
luncheon reservations a minimum of one week in advance of the date you plan on
attending. You can contact the Senior Affairs Office at 860-887-5581 ext. 6 or the
Preston Senior Center at 860-889-0770 to make your reservation. We look
forward to seeing you soon.
No Food Distribution Due to Storm Damage
A lot of things have happened in the past few weeks to put a huge crimp on
our plans for conducting a food distribution during the months of February and
March. That last storm created a huge mess for Norwich and surrounding areas,
including the United Community & Family Services facility. When the Yantic River overflowed its banks, it traveled across the street to the UCFS building lower level where all of the food was stored! You can just imagine the devastation as the entire lower level needs to be torn out. Consequently, we will not be conducting food distributions during the month of February and probably the month of March. We will keep you posted as to the progress being made, fingers crossed and hopefully we can resume the program in April.
As an option for participants of our food distribution I would like to remind you of the Preston City Congregational Church Food Pantry. They distribute food on the 3rd Wednesday of each month between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and noon. The Preston City Congregational Church is located at 321 Route 164, Preston. All are welcome to participate.
AARP Tax-Aide Appointments
The schedule of available time slots is quickly filling up for the free income
tax assistance program.
Some slots are available on February 14, two slots are open on February 28th, three on March 13th and several openings remain on March 27th and April 10th.
The program is open to residents and non-residents alike. For additional information or to schedule your appointment, please contact the Senior Affairs Office at 860-887-5581 ext. 6. The AARP Tax-Aide appointments are held at the Preston Senior Center, 42 Long Society Road, Preston.
New Addition to Preston Senior Affairs Committee
The Preston Senior Affairs Committee would like to announce the
appointment of Debra Eddy as its newest member. Debra will join with Committee members Chairman Morris Fishbone, Elizabeth Bassette, Marie Perrin and Fran Minor to complete their term of office thru December 31, 2024. Meetings are conducted on the first Tuesday of the month, with the exception of July and August. (we’re on recess during that time) For the convenience of the community, meetings are conducted in person at the Preston Senior Center, 42 Long Society Road and via teleconference. Meeting notices are posted on the Town of Preston website and are open to the public.
Blood Pressure Screening
We are pleased to announce that Uncas Mobile Health Team will be
attending the Preston Senior Center on a monthly basis beginning on Monday, February 12th from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. The team offers preventative health care such as blood pressure screenings, and information about other health services provided by Uncas Health District. All are welcome to participate in this free service.
This addition to the existing Monday Café Program and the Cribbage players schedule will not interfere with those events. Come to the senior center, participate in one, two or all three events.