Programs

    Connecticut Legal Services Presentation

    We are pleased to announce that we have invited Attorney Leah Pollard Schad of Connecticut Legal Service to attend a special presentation on Wills, Living Wills, Health Care Proxies, Powers of Attorney and Conservatorships on Wednesday, April 24th at 1:00 p.m. The doors to the Preston Senior Center will open at 12:30 p.m. Limited seating is available. Bring your questions and concerns and have them addressed by Attorney Pollard Shad.

    CLS is Connecticut’s largest not for profit law firm. “Our mission is to
    provide access to justice and protect the critical civil legal rights of low-income
    individuals and families through representation, systemic advocacy, advice,
    collaboration, and education. We serve low-income families in 122 of the 169
    Connecticut communities (our sister agencies serve areas of greater Hartford and
    greater New Haven). Our service area includes hundreds of thousands of families
    eligible for our services. We protect and secure critical civil legal rights for our
    clients and advance access to justice for all Connecticut residents. We produce
    optimal individual and community results, and continuously strive to increase the impact and efficiency of our work. Our staff are our greatest asset. They are
    supported by their work environment and enriched by the individual and
    collective difference they make.

    Our partners, funders, and the communities we serve view us as a trusted
    partner and recognized leader. Our Board members are active ambassadors for
    our organization and create access to resources, expertise, and relationships to
    support our work”.

    March TVCCA Cafe Menu

    We will be offering a “Special Meal” on Monday, March 18th to our
    participants. It will be the St. Patrick’s Day Celebration meal which will include
    Corned Beef & Cabbage, Steamed Potatoes, Sliced Carrots, Dinner Roll &
    Margarine, Irish Soda Bread, Apple Juice, and beverage. There is a suggested
    donation for this meal only of $4.50. To register for the meal, please make your
    selection by Monday, March 11th

     

    Contact the senior center directly at 860-889- 0770 or by leaving a message at the Senior Affairs Office at 860-887-5581 ext.6 leaving your name, phone number and day(s) which you choose to participate.

     

    The entire calendar of March includes the following menu selections:

    March 4th: Stuffed Chicken Kiev, Rice Pilaf, Green Beans, Fresh Oranges, Bread, Margarine and beverage.
    March 11th: Meatballs Marinara, Pasta Shells w/Herbs, Peas, Mandarin Oranges, Bread, Margarine and beverage.
    March 18th: Corned Beef & Cabbage menu as previously stated with the
    suggested donation of $4.50 per person 60 years of age and older.
    March 25th: Beef Stew, Steamed Parsley Potatoes, Broccoli, Birthday Treat, Orange Juice, Bread, Margarine and beverage.

     

    The suggested donation for the meal program is $3.00 per person who is 60
    years of age or older with the exception of a “Special Meal” which has an increase
    over the normal suggested donation amount. If you have any question regarding

    February TVCCA Cafe Menu

    Our TVCCA Café Program for the month of February will include the
    following menu selections:

    Monday, February 5th: Sloppy Joe w/Bun, Tater Tots, Snap Peas, Sweet Treat. Grape Juice and Beverage.

    Monday, February 12th: Beef Stroganoff, Penne Pasta, Broccoli, Diced Pears,
    Bread, Margarine and Beverage

    Monday, February 19th: Program Closed in celebration of President’s Day

    Monday, February 26th: Country Fried Beef Steak, Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes, Corn w/Peppers & Onions, Fresh Fruit, Bread, Margarine and Beverage.

     

    Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. and registrations are necessary to participate
    in the meal. There is a suggested donation request of $3.00 per person for
    individuals 60 years of age and older. Persons under the age of 60 years are
    welcome to attend but will be charged a fee to participate. Please make your
    luncheon reservations a minimum of one week in advance of the date you plan on
    attending. You can contact the Senior Affairs Office at 860-887-5581 ext. 6 or the
    Preston Senior Center at 860-889-0770 to make your reservation. We look
    forward to seeing you soon.

    No Food Distribution Due to Storm Damage

    A lot of things have happened in the past few weeks to put a huge crimp on
    our plans for conducting a food distribution during the months of February and
    March. That last storm created a huge mess for Norwich and surrounding areas,
    including the United Community & Family Services facility. When the Yantic River overflowed its banks, it traveled across the street to the UCFS building lower level where all of the food was stored! You can just imagine the devastation as the entire lower level needs to be torn out. Consequently, we will not be conducting food distributions during the month of February and probably the month of March. We will keep you posted as to the progress being made, fingers crossed and hopefully we can resume the program in April.

    As an option for participants of our food distribution I would like to remind you of the Preston City Congregational Church Food Pantry. They distribute food on the 3rd Wednesday of each month between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and noon. The Preston City Congregational Church is located at 321 Route 164, Preston. All are welcome to participate.

    Blood Pressure Screening

    We are pleased to announce that Uncas Mobile Health Team will be
    attending the Preston Senior Center on a monthly basis beginning on Monday, February 12th from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. The team offers preventative health care such as blood pressure screenings, and information about other health services provided by Uncas Health District. All are welcome to participate in this free service.

     

    This addition to the existing Monday Café Program and the Cribbage players schedule will not interfere with those events. Come to the senior center, participate in one, two or all three events.