We continue to offer jigsaw puzzles and books including large print books for you to borrow in front of our building 24/7 . Feel free to stop by anytime and help yourself. The board of directors purchased a plastic shed to hold them in which we have set to the right of the front doors. When you finish with them please kindly put them in the return plastic storage container located to the right side of the plastic book/ puzzle plastic shed. If you are homebound and would like a puzzles or books please call us and we can provide home delivery. *In addition, could you please sign them out on the clipboard hanging in shed so we can track the usage of this wonderful resource? Thank you!!
Category: Resources
Holiday Closings
Center closed Dec. 24th & 30th
Limited Office Hours
Dec. 27-30
Transportation
Our transportation schedule for grocery shopping has resumed to local stores in the Norwich area.
The run will begin at approximately 9:30 a.m. and return to Preston before noon. You do need to
register each week for the following weeks transportation schedule. If you are
interested in participating, please call the Preston Senior Affairs Office at 860-887–
5581 extension 6
Food Distribution
The next food distribution will be held on Friday, December 3rd
at the Preston Senior Center from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. United Community & Family
Services coordinates this wonderful program each and every month. I have been
told that as long as there is a need in Preston, they will keep the program operating. UCFS has a superb group of individuals who brave the rain, snow and
sunshine (like the mailman) to ensure that the program survives. The program
doesn’t happen by itself either! Cathy Brosnan and First Selectwoman Sandra
Allyn-Gauthier work tirelessly to keep the traffic flowing smoothly and distribute
the bags of food into each and every vehicle in attendance. We do have many,
many Preston residents participate but the program is open to everyone, no
matter where they live. Truly an important program for our community and
beyond.
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.
Spreading Christmas Cheer
Preston Youth Services wants to help combat the COVID Blues for Preston seniors and shut ins by distributing handmade Christmas themed crafts by Preston kids!
If you are a Preston senior (65+) or shut in and would enjoy a Christmas delivery you can sign up online at www.preston-ct.org, email youthservices@preston-ct.org or call our office at 860.887.5581 ext 113 plus you can sign up a family member, friend or neighbor!!
CHAIR YOGA
A complete yoga practice using the support of a chair. Breathing techniques, yoga philosophy, meditation and deep relaxation are woven into each
class. In this fun and informative class students will take home tools for mindfulness and relaxation as well as movements for energizing and
stretching the body. Chair yoga classes are targeted for ages 60+ but classes are open to all adults and abilities.
DATES: Mondays: November 29 – December 20, 2021
TIME: 10:00 – 11:00 am
FEE: $26 per person (4 week session)
Class will be offered in person at Preston Public Library or you can choose to participate via Zoom.
Groton Middle School Food Drive in our Lobby
Won’t you please help us? In our lobby, is a Food Drive collection box from Groton Middle School Treehouse Club. Serving our families with affordable, enriching before and after school programming since 2007. Please stop by with your donations 830-630 and say hi!
Adopt-A-Family
Norwich Human Services and Norwich Youth and Family Services are seeking individuals and organizations that are willing to adopt one or more families for our “Adopt-A-Family” program this Holiday season. All Families are from the Norwich area and are in financial need with most living below the poverty level.
Thanks to the kind and generous support in the past by individuals and organizations such as you, we are able to make holidays more joyful for many young children in the community. If you or your organization would be willing to adopt at least one family, we would greatly appreciate your support.
Please contact Norwich Human Services at (860) 823-3778
You or your organization will choose the size of family you are willing to help. You will be given information about the family in need, including first names, ages, sizes and special interests of each family member. All families have been screened by a case manager to verify information and need.
Please consider sharing this request with your family and friends to help us identify new sponsors.
Thank you! Your kindness will not be forgotten.
The staff at Norwich Human Services