Chasing the Winter Blues Away by UNCAS Health

Posted on December 30, 2023 by Preston

Minimizing the Impact of Seasonal Affective Disorder:

As the days grow shorter and the temperatures drop, many people
experience a shift in their mood and energy levels. This seasonal change can
trigger a type of depression known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD is
characterized by a recurrent pattern of depressive symptoms that begin and end
at about the same time each year, typically during the fall and winter months.

Symptoms of SAD:
• Feeling sad or depressed most of the day
• Loss of interest or pleasure in activities you used to enjoy.
• Changes in appetite or weight (overeating or loss of appetite).
• Trouble sleeping or sleeping too much.
• Feeling sluggish or having low energy levels.
• Difficulty concentrating or making decisions.
• Feeling hopeless or worthless.
• Thoughts of suicide.

For additional information regarding SAD and ways in which you can seek assistance, please contact Uncas Health District at 860-823-1189.

January Food Distribution

Posted on December 30, 2023 by Preston

We will conduct our distribution on Friday, January 5th from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. 

All are welcome to participate in this service, you do not need to be a Preston resident to participate.

 

Thanks to the fantastic efforts of United Community and Family Services
staff we are able to continue this valuable service to the Town of Preston. Uncas
Health District staff will be available to distribute important information,

AARP Tax-Aide Program

Posted on December 30, 2023 by Preston

We are delighted to announce we will continue to offer the AARP Tax
Assistance Program at the Preston Senior Center again this year. Our schedule
begins with Wednesday, February 14th at 10:00 a.m. Sessions will be conducted
on two-week intervals including February 14th, February 28th, March 13th, March 27th and concluding on April 10th. Appointments will be scheduled at one-hour intervals starting at 10:00 a.m. and continuing through 1:00 p.m.

 

AARP Income Tax Assistance Program is free of charge and will be
conducted at the Preston Senior Center, 42 Long Society Road. The income tax
preparation assistance is designed for low and middle-income tax payers of all
ages, with special attention to those individuals who are 60 years of age or older.

 

We also request that you bring your Income Tax documents from 2022 which you filed.

 

If married, we ask that both husband and wife are present during the
income tax counseling session. Taxpayers must bring all documents which they
have received that apply to their 2023 income tax.

 

If you are interested in scheduling an appointment with a Certified AARP
Tax Counselor, please call the Senior Affairs Office at 860-887-5581 extension 6
leaving your name and telephone number and a brief message. You will be
contacted regarding scheduling availability.

 

When coming to your appointment, we strongly recommend that you bring
your 2022 income tax documents with you.

 

The AARP Tax Assistance Program is provided FREE of Charge by extremely
well trained and Certified Counselors. We anticipate having three counselors
available this season. The Counselors make every effort to ensure accuracy and
they complete each and every income tax appointment in a professional manner.
On occasion some income tax appointments take a little longer to complete than
others. We ask you to be patient as its not the intent to complete as many returns
as possible but to allow ample time to complete each return accurately. If you
need to cancel your appointment, a courtesy call letting us know would be helpful.

Preston Senior Affairs Committee

Posted on December 30, 2023 by Preston

The Preston Senior Affairs Committee currently has a vacancy. The Committee members serve one-year increments from January 1st to December 31st of each year and may request to be reappointed for additional terms. Meetings are conducted on the First Tuesday of the month at 1:00 p.m. Meeting locations may vary between the Preston Town Hall, Preston Senior Center and periodically meetings are conducted via conference call. If you are interested in considering applying to fill this vacancy, please contact the Senior Affairs Office at 860-887-5581 extension 6.

January TVCCA Cafe Menu

Posted on December 30, 2023 by Preston

Our Congregate Meal Program is held on each Monday (with the exception
of holidays and power outages) at 11:30 p.m. at the Preston Senior Center, 42
Long Society Road, Preston. Reservations are necessary and we ask that you make your reservation one week prior to the day you plan on attending the program. Our meal orders are made one week in advance of the actual date of the meal.

 

Our January schedule is as follows:

January 8th: Country Style Chicken, Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes, Cauliflower,
Carrots & Snap Peas, Mixed Fruit Cup, Bread, Margarine and Beverage.

January 15th: Program closed due to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.

January 22nd: Chicken Cacciatore, Pasta Shells w/Herbs, Green & Waxed Beans, Applesauce Cup, Bread, Margarine and Beverage.

January 29th: Italian Pork Sausage & Peppers, Penne Pasta w/Marinara, Green & Yellow Squash, Fresh Fruit, Bread, Margarine and Beverage.

 

The suggested donation is $3.00 per person 60 years of age and older.
Person’s younger are always welcome but will be charged a fee. For reservations,
please contact the senior center on Monday (9-3:30, Tuesday & Thursday 12:30 –
4) at 860-889-0770 or by telephoning the Senior Affairs Office at 860-887-5581
ext.6.

Grief Support Group

Posted on December 29, 2023 by Montville

Facilitated by UCFS and our Better Health Clinician, we have a once a week Grief Support Group. We are providing this service in person once again. This is a free program. Are you sad or suffering the loss of a loved one? Spouse, child, friend, or pet? Sometimes it is very difficult to deal with such loss.

Join this confidential and private grief support group and learn coping techniques and ways to help you deal with your loss. Support group is on-going, please sign up by calling the office at #860-848-0422. No need to speak in the group if you are not comfortable, you will still take away ways to cope with loss!

Choices

Posted on December 29, 2023 by Montville

Every Wednesday by appointment

We have our wonderful Choices Benefits Specialist, Nancy, helping our Montville seniors access the available programs and services from Federal, State, and local programs . This is a wonderful service for our seniors. If you have questions on insurance, assistance, etc. Nancy can help with this Benefits Check Program.

Please call the Center to sign up for an appointment with Nancy at #860-848-0422

*NEW* Montville Senior Center’s New Homemaker Program

Posted on December 29, 2023 by Montville

The Montville Senior Center Homemaker Program proposes to provide FREE in home services to our seniors in the Town of Montville. This program is made possible with a grant received from Senior Resources with Title III funds made available under the Older Americans Act. Seniors would get an initial overall cleaning and then weekly or bi-weekly maintenance cleaning. Seniors who are physically or financially unable to afford this service and it is essential for their health and well-being would likely qualify for this new service.

Please call Kathie at 860-848-0422 for details and/or appointments.

Fridays on the Bus

Posted on December 29, 2023 by Montville

Check which days we are going to—SHOPPING —MOHEGAN SUN —MYSTIC VILLAGE —LUNCH SURPRISE

Thrive 55+ Newsletter

Posted on December 29, 2023 by Groton

For our bimonthly newsletter there are two options for accessing it

  1. Town of Groton website https://www.groton-ct.gov/departments/parksrec/seniors/index.php  scroll down – link is above the photos
  2. the Lpi (our publisher) website-  patrons can subscribe here  https://mycommunityonline.com/organization/thrive-55-active-living-center

Reminder our newsletter is bi monthly  – currently we have our JANUARY/FEBRUARY newsletter available.