June Food Distribution
Friday, June 7th is the next day that we’ll be at the senior center, 42 Long
Society Road from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. for our food distribution. United
Community & Family Services staff work diligently to bring non-perishable food
items to our community and its all free. They also provide a variety of perishable
items, when available, such as meats, vegetables, fruit, milk, etc. until supplies run out. The program is open to residents and non-residents alike. All are welcome.
We also have local agencies provide flyers for your use on timely topics such
as energy assistance. Uncas Health District Mobile van is a constant resource
providing information on tics, health alerts plus the nurses make themselves
available to answer questions/concerns which you may have.
Unfortunately, due to the July 4th holiday, there will be no distribution on
Friday, July 5th. United Community & Family Services will not be able to provide us with a make-up date during July, sorry! See you on August 2nd
ECTC Medical Transportation Grant
Due to increased ridership and remaining funds for this fiscal year; the
Municipal Grant Medical rides will suspend the brokered/livery trips for the
month of June.
The caregiver mileage portion of the program will remain open as funding
permits.
We are currently working on the grant for next year and if awarded the
brokered/livery rides would be restarted for July 1st
I will keep you advised of any additional changes.
TVCCA Cafe May Menu
During the month of May, our Café Program will offer the following menu
selections.
May 6th: Beef Hot Dog w/bun, Baked Beans, Mixed Vegetables Medley, Mixed
Fruit Cup, and Beverage.
May 13th: Country Style Chicken, Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes, Green & Yellow
Squash, Diced Pears, Bread, Margarine and Beverage.
May 20th: Meatballs Marinara, Penne Pasta, Cauliflower, Carrots & Snap Peas,
Diced Peaches, Fresh Orange, Bread, Margarine and Beverage.
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.