January Café Menu:
The TVCCA Café Program meal site which is held at the Preston Senior
Center on Mondays offers the following menu for January:
January 3rd: Crispy Cod, Macaroni & Cheese, Squash Mix w/Carrots & String
Beans, Pineapple Tidbits, bread, margarine and beverage.
January 10th: Philly Cheesesteak w/roll, Sweet Potato Tater Tots, Peas & Pearl
Onions, Diced Pears, bread, margarine and beverage.
January 17th: Program closed due to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
January 24th: Swedish Meatballs, Egg Noodles, Zucchini, Peas, & Carrots, fresh
Orange, bread, margarine and beverage.
January 31st: Country Style Chicken, Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes, Corn
w/Peppers & Onions, Sweet Treat, Grape Juice, bread, margarine and beverage.
Reservations are necessary to participate in this program. We ask that you
register on Monday prior to the Monday in which you plan on attending the
program. There is a suggested donation of $3.00 per meal for individuals who are
60 years of age and over. Questions? Please contact the Senior Affairs Office at
860-887-5581 ext. 6 with your questions or concerns. Currently, transportation
provided by the Town of Preston is not available for this program.
The TVCCA Café Program will be offering some “Specialty Meals” designed
for specific holidays such as Valentines Day, St. Patrick’s Day, etc. Should the
senior center opt to participate in these special meals, participants will be
informed that there would be an increase to the suggested donation amount. We
will not participate in such meal choices unless all registered guests understand
and agree that there would be an increase for said meal.
Transportation
Our weekly grocery shopping transportation schedule to the Norwich area
will continue on Monday’s. There is no fee for this service. The preference
currently is Walmart, Big Y and Shop Rite stores. The bus begins pick-ups at
approximately 9:20 a.m. with a return to Preston before noon. Anyone interested
in joining us on the shopping trip is asked to call one week in advance of date in
which you plan on riding. Please contact the Senior Affairs Office at 860-887-5581
ext. 6 to reserve a seat or with any questions.
Food Distribution
The schedule that we are planning to continue with for the UC&FS Food
Distribution is the first Friday of each month. (As long as interest in the program
warrants) Our next distribution is scheduled for Friday, January 7, 2022 from
10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at the Preston Senior Center. Rain, wind and snow haven’t
deterred our efforts in the past and we hope to continue our efforts for a very
long time to come. If you have question concerning the food distribution
program, please contact the Senior Affairs Office at 860-887-5581 extension 6.
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.