Category: Services

Thursday, October 5th from 9:00-11:00am

Come in to sign up for a ten minute slot and fill out paperwork

Vaccines given by Uncas Health District

The Congregate Meal Program welcomes all individuals who are 60 years of
age and older to participate in the meal program for the suggested donation of
$3.00 per meal. Persons who are younger are invited to participate but a fee will be assessed for their meal. Registrations are necessary and can be made by
contacting the senior center during normal hours of operation (Mon. 9 – 3, Tues. & Thurs. 1 – 4) by telephoning 860-889-0770 or leaving a message at the Senior Affairs Office at 860-887-5581 ext. 6. Please keep in mind that the meal count is called in to the commissary on Tuesday for the following Monday’s meal.

October 2nd: Chicken Primavera, Lemon Parmesan Pasta, Green & Yellow Squash, Sweet Treat, Apple Juice, Bread, Margarine and Beverage.

October 9th: Program closed

October 16th: Swedish Meatballs, Egg Noodles, Mixed Vegetables Medley, Tropical Fruit Cup, Bread, Margarine and Beverage.

October 23rd: Chicken Cordon Bleu, roasted Garlic Rice, Mixed Vegetables Medley, Applesauce Cup, Bread, Margarine and Beverage.

October 30th: Cuban Pulled Pork, Spanish Rice, Green & Yellow Squash, Diced Peaches, Bread, Margarine and Beverage.

Come, enjoy good food and visit with your friends and neighbors.

The Clinic hours are 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Noon). There is still time to register for the October 11th clinic.

Lots of questions floating around regarding what the acceptable practice is
for receiving any vaccinations if you have recently been ill. As you know, the Flu
Clinic registration form clearly indicates that if you have a fever or are feeling ill,
you are advised not to receive any injection regardless of whether it’s for Flu,
Pneumonia, RSV, COVID, Shingles, etc. Because COVID has been rearing its ugly
head in the region, I went to my source and posed that very question to the
pharmacist at Walgreens. “The only time that we cannot vaccinate is if they are
actively sick with COVID and for 14 days after they test positive due to risk of
transmitting the infection. Or, for 3 months after if they required hospitalization
and were treated at the hospital with antibody therapy which is rare.” “To clarify,
they will be able to get any of the vaccines at the clinic as long as they didn’t test
positive on or after 09/27/2023.” Hopefully this dispels any misinformation
floating around.

Please remember that if you had a change to your insurance coverage since
last year, YOU DO NEED TO PROVIDE THAT INFORMATION IMMEDIATELY IN ORDER FOR US TO BILL THE PROPER INSURANCE CARRIER AND AVOID ANY UNCOVERED SERVICES.

There is a strong possibility that we will have the New COVID Booster too.
Just waiting for confirmation on the delivery date. Stay tuned!

As of September 30th, we will no longer be using our building to make room for our expansion and renovation. Rest assured that our programming will go on! Starting Monday, October 16th our programs will resume in multiple locations. We can still be reached by phone at (860)434-1605 ext. 240 and by email at seniorcenter@oldlymect.gov. We will have office hours starting October 16th, Monday- Friday from 2-3pm in the American Legion Room at the Old Lyme Town Hall.

Although some locations are still being decided, the programs that have confirmed locations are listed below. Please know that staff and volunteers will be on site to help you find your way. I would like to thank all the various locations for their graciousness in our time of need. Without their hospitality and cooperation, our programs & services would be severely diminished. I would also like to thank our members for their patience and flexibility.

September 11th: Beef Hot Dog w/Bun, Baked Beans, Mixed Vegetables Medley, Tropical Fruit Cup, and beverage.

September 18th: Pub Burger w/Bun, Baked Beans, Zucchini, Peas & Carrots,
Mandarin Oranges, Bread, Margarine and beverage.

September 25th: Crispy Cod, Macaroni & Cheese, Zucchini, Peas & Carrots, Mixed Fruit Cup, Bread, Margarine and beverage.

As a reminder, the meal count is called into the Commissary each Tuesday
for the upcoming Monday meal. You can register for your meal in person at the
senior center or contact the Senior Affairs Office by calling 860-887-5581 ext. 6.

There is a suggested donation of $3.00 per person for the meal. You do not need
to be a Preston resident to participate, all persons 60 years of age and older are
welcome. Persons younger than 60 years are charged a fee to participate.

On Monday, September 18th at 11:15, we will have a health talk presented
by Andrea Deedy. The topic will be Eating Healthy on a Budget.