Blood Pressure Screening
Uncas Health will continue to offer free blood pressure screening at the
Preston Senior Center on the second Monday of each month. They will be at the
center on Monday, April 8th from 12:45 – 1:45 p.m. No appointments are
necessary, walk-ins are always welcome. Taking a few minutes out of the day to
have your blood pressure taken could be a life saving measure.
April TVCCA Congregate Cafe Menu
April 1st: Pesto Chicken, Herb Roasted Potatoes, Corn w/Peppers & Onions,
Pineapple Tidbits, Bread, Margarine and Beverage.
April 8th: American Chop Suey, Diced Carrots, Waxed Beans, Fresh Orange, Bread, Margarine and Beverage.
April 15th: Meatballs Marinara, Penne Pasta, Green & Waxed Beans, Mixed Fruit Cup, Bread, Margarine and Beverage.
April 22nd: BBQ Pulled Pork w/Bun, Baked Beans, Green & Yellow Squash, Diced Peaches, Beverage
April 29th: Pot Roast w/gravy, Parsley Steamed Potatoes, Corn w/Peppers &
Onions, Diced Pears, Bread, Margarine and Beverage.
As a reminder, reservations must be made by Wednesday of the week prior
to when you wish to attend the program. You can call in your reservation directly
to the senior center at 860-889-0770 on Tuesday or Thursday between the hours
of 12:30 – 4:00 p.m., you can sign-up in person or you can leave a message at the
Senior Affairs Office at 860-887-5581 ext.6. The suggested donation for persons
60 years of age and older is $3.00 per meal. Persons under the age of 60 are
welcome but a set fee will be imposed. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m.
April Food Distribution
I am overjoyed to share with you that we are back in business! Food
distribution will resume during the month of April. Yes, April 5th from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. We will be welcoming one and all to the Preston Senior Center, 42 Long Society Road, Preston. As you know, we welcome residents and non- residents alike. See you soon! Hooray!
You will also see the return of the Uncas Health Mobile van. The nurses are
always very supportive and willing to address any questions regarding health
issues which need clarification or guidance.
Monthly Blood Pressure Screenings by UNCAS Health
The 2nd Monday of each month from 12:45-1:45pm
Beginning on March 11th
Nurses from Uncas Health District will be available at the Preston Senior Center to take blood pressures and answer health question which you may have. There is no charge to this important service and all are welcome to participate.
No appointments are necessary and it is a first come, first serve basis.
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