Tai Chi is on a temporary hold
*New Refund Policy*
No refunds for programs will be made after the second meeting of a program. A $2.00 fee is charged to process a refund. No fee is charged if the class is canceled. For Meal Events, no refund will be given after the last date for registration (due to food having been purchased for the event). A refund will be given if staff finds a person to replace you. For Day Trips, a refund will only be given if a person can replace you.
New Years Lunch Celebration
Friday, January 26th at 12:30pm
Join us as we ring in 2024 with a lunch celebration!
Baked Ham, Potato, and Veggie surprise and of course a yummy dessert!
Cost is $8pp. Registration begins Jan 2nd. Register by Jan 19th.
East Lyme Recycling Program Presentation
Tuesday, January 23rd at 10:00am
Separating your recyclables at home plays a crucial role in the recycling process. From there, it’s our responsibility to make sure your recycling pickup is handled properly. Joe Bragaw, Public Works Director, will explain how East Lyme’s recycling process works.
Registration begins Jan 2nd, Register by Jan 19th.
Improving Balance and Mobility to Reduce Fall Risk
Tuesday, January 16th at 10:00am
Exercise physiologist and Senior Fitness Specialist, George Norden, will be sharing a presentation on balance, fall prevention, and how to get up after a
fall. He will explain how and why balance declines as we age, what you can do
to maintain or regain it, as well as exercises to do to prevent falls, and how to get up properly if you experience one.
Registration begins Jan 2nd. Register by Jan 12th.
AARP Tax Aide Program
The AARP Tax-Aide program will return this year to provide free tax
counseling and preparation for middle to low-Income taxpayers
with special attention to those people aged 60 and over.
To schedule your appointment and get the details about how the program will operate, call starting Wed, Jan 10th at 9am.
Appointments will be held on Mon and Fri mornings beginning Mon, Feb 5th and will end on Mon, Apr 8th. Limited Saturday appointments available.
Chasing the Winter Blues Away by UNCAS Health
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
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
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
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.