My Favorite Sayings
A sound argument doesn’t require a lot of sound.
Useful information is anything you wish you had known sooner.
The best birthdays of all are those that haven’t arrived yet.
If you have an hour to spare, don’t spend it with someone who doesn’t.
One may round out a good life by square dealing.
Kindness is the sunshine in which virtue grows.
Age is not the years of your life but the liveliness of your years.
The best flattery-free compliment is imitation.
Cafe Program
Our October menu consists of the following meals. Our program is closed on Monday October 14th in observance of Columbus Day.
On October 21st the menu will consist of Broccoli & Cheese Stuffed Chicken, Garlic Roasted Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables Medley, Fruit Cocktail, bread, butter and beverage.
On October 28th we will serve Applesauce & Sage Glazed Pork Loin w/Root Vegetables, rice Pilaf, Broccoli, Sweet Treat, Apple Juice, bread, butter and beverage.
Lunch reservations must be made to participate in the program. Please call by the preceding Thursday for a luncheon reservation on Monday. The telephone number at the Preston Senior Center (Monday AM, Tuesday & Thursday 1 – 4 PM) is 860-889-0770 or leave a message with your name, telephone number and reservation information at 860-887-5581 ext. 6.
There is a suggested donation of $3.00 per person (60 years of age and older) to participate in this program.
October 30th- Foot Clinic at the Lisbon Senior Center
Appointments are available for the October 30th Foot Clinic at the Lisbon Senior Center, Newent Road, Lisbon from 9:00 – 12:00. Please contact the Lisbon Senior Center directly to schedule your appointment with Dr. Walter. The telephone number is 860-376-2329. Bring insurance cards and photo identification to your appointment. Most insurances accepted (no Title XIX or Husky). Co-pays and deductibles apply. House calls for housebound patients may be arranged. If not covered by insurance, the first visit is $45.00 and follow-up visits will be $35.00.
Energy Assistance Program
If you are having difficulty paying your utility bill, especially during the winter heating season, please note that the Senior Affairs Office does assist Preston residents in completing the application. The first day for fuel deliveries that can be paid by the program is November 13, 2019. If you are unsure as to whether you qualify for the program, please call the Senior Affairs Office at 860-887-5581 ext. 6 with your questions or to set-up an appointment.
Renters Rebate Program
For those who have successfully completed their Renters Rebate application, OPM (Office of Policy and Management) has indicated that the checks are scheduled to be released on October 25th. As of this date, there has not been any notification that the grant calculations will be reduced.