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.

Virtual Trips

Our Virtual “real time” trips will be starting again in March. Please watch for details. We will travel to exciting locations, dine on authentic cuisine from that region, and interact with our “real time” tour guide! Our next destination will be listed in March’s newsletter!

Makeup for Mature Women

Tuesday, February 20th from 1:00-3:00pm 

with makeup artist Joby Rogers

 

Celebrity MakeUp Artist & Educator JOBY ROGERS Presents…
“How to create a MakeUp style that compliments your personal features & skin tone. We will explore products & tools & ‘must haves’ for your personal makeup collection. You will participate in ‘hands-on’ makeup demonstrations & leave knowing that with a little practice you can perfect your personal appearance for all occasions.

 

Topics of discussion include:

• Keeping Your Makeup & Brushes Clean & Sanitary

• Using The Right Brush & Tools For The Right Application

• Application Techniques

• Base & Foundation – Choosing The Right Concealer & Foundation For Your Specific Skin Tone

• Interpreting Your Skin Tones & Color

• Contouring, Highlighting, Blushing

• Eyes – Eye Shadow Color Rules & Application Advice

• Brows – Shaping & Correcting

• Lips – Color Rules & Advice , and more…

 

Please sign up on bulletin board

Dinner & A Movie

Friday, February 9th at 3:00pm

$5.00 donation request

Dinner:
Baked Chicken Casserole
Movie: Freelance

Ex-special forces operative Mason Pettits (John Cena) is stuck in a dead-end desk job when he’s reluctantly recruited by former military buddy Sebastian Earle (Christian Slater) to take on a simple freelance gig providing security for washed-up journalist Claire Wellington (Alison Brie). He begrudgingly escorts Claire on assignment to interview the ruthless-but impeccably dressed-dictator, Juan Venegas (Juan Pablo Raba), when a military coup breaks out just as she’s about to get the scoop of a lifetime. Now, the unlikely trio must figure out how to survive the jungle AND each other in order to make it out alive!

​​​​​​​PLEASE CALL/COME IN TO SIGN UP. BUS IS AVAILABLE