Category: Programs

How to De-stress and Enjoy the Holidays with Ease Tap into the Healing Power of Your Body– the Vagus Nerve

Tuesday, December 7th at 1:00 pm. Lynn McCarthy, MS, TIYT, E-RYT  will be offering practices and
proven ways to hack into your body’s wisdom and guide you
through the holidays and every day with ease. Discussions,
demonstrations, and an opportunity to try out methods that
will serve your needs and make your holidays less stress and
more joyous. Pre-registration is required. This free event will
be held in person and virtually. Please let us know which way
you wish to attend when registering.

Old Lyme Town Band Holiday Concert

IN PERSON AND VIRTUAL CONCERT
On Sunday, December 5th at 2:00pm the Old
Lyme Town Band Holiday Concert will be LIVE
STREAMED and members with internet access will be able to enjoy this program live
from home. No in-person audience will be
allowed. On Tuesday, December 14th at
1:00pm we will re-broadcast this concert
here at the senior center on our large movie
screen for folks to come and see!!
Pre-registration is required. Please call 860-434-4127 and let us know if you wish to
join us for the December 5th (online) OR
December 14th (in person) taped event.

LIVE Virtual and In Person Lyme-Old Lyme Select Singers Holiday Concert

Wednesday, December 22nd at 12:00pm
Join us for a wonderful holiday event as the LOL High School Select Singers perform
holiday tunes and jazz numbers. Pre-registration is required. A zoom link will be sent
to all members that wish to watch it from their home. In addition, we will be showing
this LIVE STREAMED event on our movie screen for those without internet access.
Call (860)434-4127 to pre-register for this event. Please make sure to indicate
whether you will enjoy it here or at your own home.

HOLIDAY TRAYS CRAFT

Join us as we transform an unfinished wooden tray into a spectacular painted tray which you can keep or give as a
gift for the holidays! Perfect hostess gift for the upcoming holiday parties! All materials are provided.
  • DATE: Wednesday, December 8
    TIME: 12:30 – 2:30
    FEE: $5
    INSTRUCTOR: Jeanette Green

COOKIE EXCHANGE

DATE: Wednesday, December 22
TIME: 12:00 p.m.
Get in the holiday spirit with our cookie exchange! Bake two dozen cookies to bring and share at our cookie
exchange. The result is that everyone only has to bake one kind of cookie, but goes home with dozens of different
cookies!
FEE: Free, just bring two dozen cookies to share

CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON

DATE: Wednesday, December 15
TIME: 1:00 p.m.
FEE: $7, RSVP to 860-464-0478

A RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN SING-ALONG

DATE: Wednesday, December 15
TIME: 12:00 p.m.

Gerald Moshell, Professor of Music Emeritus, Trinity College, will lead and accompany a sing-along of great songs

from “Oklahoma,” “Carousel,” “South Pacific,” “The King & I,” and “The Sound of Music.” Lyrics-sheets in large-
size print will be handed out to sing from. Come and sing along, or just listen! A few Christmas Carols will also be
sung.
FEE: Free! Open to the general public. Optional lunch for $7.00 to follow the free concert. RSVP to 860-464-
047

Changing Hours

The Preston Senior Center will be expanding their hours of operation on
Monday’s from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. starting on December 6th. All residents are
welcome to come to the center, enjoy games, (bring your own or we have oodles
to share). You don’t have to register; the doors are open for folks to enjoy a
relaxing few hours with friends. We look forward to seeing you on Mondays. (The
center is closed on holidays and inclement weather). If you have questions,
please feel free to contact the Senior Affairs Office at 860-887-5581 extension 6.

TVCCA Café Program

We are pleased to provide the December menu for your review and
consideration. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. on Monday’s (except holidays or
inclement weather). You do need to register for the program though. The meal
count is called in on Tuesday morning for the following Mondays meal. If you
choose, you can call in your registration weeks in advance, we’ll make sure your
information is included on that particular day’s count. You can register in person
at the center or call the Senior Affairs Office at 860-887-5581 extension 6. Please
leave your name, telephone number and indicate which day you plan on
attending.
December 6th
: Seafood Stew, Steamed Rice, Zucchini, Mandarin Oranges,
Bread, Margarine and Beverage.
December 13th
: Chicken Cordon Bleu, Glazed Sweet Potatoes, Green &
Waxed Beans, Sweet Treat, Orange Juice, Bread, Margarine and Beverage.
December 20th
: Holiday Celebration Meal: Herb Roasted Prime Rib, Garlic
Roasted Potatoes, Squash Mix W/Carrots & String Beans, Holiday Assorted
Cookies, Bread, Margarine and Beverage.
December 27th
: Salisbury Steak w/gravy, Egg Noodles, Peas & Pearl Onions,
Applesauce Cup, Bread, Margarine and Beverages.
There is a suggested donation of $3.00 per person aged 60+. You do not
need to be a Preston resident to participate. We do not accommodate walk-ins.

Preston Senior Center Potluck Club

Tuesday, December 14that noon. We will hold a holiday potluck luncheon and we will furnish the cooked turkey and ask that diners register to
bring a dish to share. It’s a potluck so, we’re leaving the options open to your
choice of item(s) to bring. We will have the warming oven ready to keep foods up
to temperature prior to eating the meal.
If you plan on attending, you must register by Wednesday, December 8th.
Registration information is available at the Preston Senior Center on Monday
(until 1:00) and Tuesday and Thursday from 1:00 4:00 p.m. You may also
register by phone by contacting the Senior Affairs Office at 860-8875581
Extension 6 leaving your name, telephone number and item which you will be
bringing to the potluck club.
We have invited Lenny Domina to entertain from 11:00 a.m. until serving
time+.
Come, share an afternoon of good food, music and friends. Remember, the
registration deadline is Wednesday, December 8th.