Stop by our Thrive 55+ and visit the “Artists Nook” for some holiday shopping!
We have various local artists selling handmade items to name a few: gourd bird houses, jewelry, paper flowers , drift wood trees and so much more! The Nook is open Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturdays 8:30-11:00. The holiday sale starts today and ends on November 27th . Cash only sales.
Artist will rotate new item s in as they sell. Stop by and see us, thank you !
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If you’re a Cribbage player and looking for some enthusiastic players to join
with, the Preston Senior Center is the place to go. Cribbage games are held on
Monday’s from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (except holidays). No need to contact us in advance, just show up at the door and we guarantee that you will have a
enjoyable afternoon.
We’re looking for folks interested in learning how to crochet! Sign-ups remain open through the month of November. To register, please contact the Senior Affairs Office at 860-887-5581 ext. 6.
Preston Library will host a free Tellabration at the Library for families on
Sunday, November 5th at 1:00 p.m. featuring storyteller Ann Shapiro. Ann will bring history alive through stories and songs. What did kids do before there was television, computers and smart phones? Come and find out as Ann leads the
group in singing folk songs, stories from long ago, and play-party games. Some
songs and stories will trace the restless American spirit of emigration, immigration and migration. Also included are songs and stories that people brought with them from the other countries and their variants as they become Americanized.
We will hold our monthly food distributions on Friday, November 3rd and
Friday, December 1st from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Preston Senior Center, 42 Long Society Road. All persons are welcome to participate in this important program. Thanks to the efforts of United Community & Family Services, we are able to continue with this valuable service.
We are pleased to provide our November menu for the Café Program.
Lunch is served on Monday’s at 11:30 (except for holidays). Reservations are
necessary if you choose to join us for lunch. Call the Senior Center at 860-889-
0770 to make a reservation.
Monday, November 6th: Chicken Marsala, Rice Pilaf, Corn w/Peppers & Onions, Birthday Treat, Grape Juice, Bread, Margarine and Beverage.
Monday, November 13th: Braised Beef Tips, Herb Roasted Potatoes, Soybean
Succotash, Tropical Fruit Cup, Bread, Margarine and Beverage.
Monday, November 20th: Salisbury Steak w/gravy, Egg Noodles, Zucchini, Peas, & Carrots, Fresh Orange, Bread, Margarine and Beverage.
Monday, November 27th: Crispy Cod, Macaroni & Cheese, Squash Mix w/ Carrots & String Beans, Fresh Orange, Bread, Margarine and Beverage.
Persons 60 years of age and older are eligible to participate in this program.
The suggested donation is $3.00 per persons. Persons younger than 60 are
welcome to attend but a fee will be charge for their meal.
The Turkeys are coming, the turkeys are coming to the Preston Senior
Center on Wednesday, November 15th
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Resident State Troopers Sean Bresnan and Kris Fisher are in the process of
acquiring turkeys for distribution to our senior population, in need. Last year, it
was a last-minute notice and we tried to get the word out as quickly and
efficiently as possible. As of the printing of this newsletter, we have a date but no
time designated for the distribution. Our plans are to allocate a two-hour time
span for our elders to participate in the program. (Please contact the Senior
Affairs Office at 860-887-5581 ext. 6 to receive information on the time, prior to November 15th). We will also provide information on the Town of Preston
website preston-ct.org as soon as we know more details.
Monday, November 13th at 11:00am
We will have Nutritionist Andrea Deedy present a program on “Beyond the Banana”. The topic is geared to giving the audience other options for getting potassium in your diet. All are welcome to participate in the presentation which will be conducted at the Preston Senior Center.
Wednesday, November 29th
Registrations are a must and the cost for AARP members is $20.00 and non-members fee are $25.00. If you are a member of AARP, we ask that you
bring your membership card to receive the discounted rate of $20.00. There is a
potential discount on auto insurance for successfully completing the course.
Discounts vary per insurance carriers.
To Register, call the Senior Affairs Office at 860-887-5581 ext. 6.
