March Food Distribution
Mark your calendars for Friday, March 4th
as the scheduled date of the next
Food Distribution at the Preston Senior Center. UC&FS will continue with monthly
food distributions as long as interest warrants. We welcome Preston residents
along with residents in surrounding towns to join us between 10:00 a.m. and
11:00 a.m. at the center which is located at 42 Long Society Road. Unfortunately,
when we’re faced with inclement weather, cancellation notices may not reach
everyone in a timely fashion. Should you question whether a distribution will be
conducted or cancelled, you are encouraged to contact the Preston Senior Center
at 860-889-0770 on distribution day. Myself or other staff members are usually
available to answer questions.
February Lunch Menus
Meals are served at
11:30 a.m. at the Preston Senior Center, 42 Long Society Road. Reservations are
required and we are closed on all Federal holidays. Call 860-889-0770 on
Mondays or 860-887-5581 ext. 6 Tuesday thru Friday for additional information.
Monday, February 7th
Stuffed Chicken w/Broccoli & Cheese, Glazed Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans, Diced
Pears, bread, margarine and beverage.
February 14th
Beef Stew, Steamed Parsley Potatoes, Broccoli, Fresh Fruit, bread, margarine and
beverage.
February 21st
Program Closed in observation of Presidents Day.
February 28th
Italian Pork Sausage & Peppers, Penne Pasta W/marinara sauce, Green & Waxed
Beans, Fresh Fruit, bread, margarine and beverage.
The suggested donation for persons 60 years of age and older is $3.00 per
person. You do not need to be a Preston resident to participate in the program
February Food Distribution
Friday, February 4th
from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. to
attend the next food distribution at the Preston Senior Center, 42 Long Society
Road. Truly amazing the wide range of frozen meats, fresh produce, dairy and
non-perishable food items that are distributed through this drive-thru event.
Many thanks to United Community & Family Services and their many sponsors
which make this event possible. We will continue with the monthly distributions
(first Friday) each month (with Mother Natures cooperation). The program is
open to Preston residents and non-residents alike.
Free Live Well Workshops
Now offered via telephone. Senior Resources is now offering three different Free Live Well Telephone Workshops for area adults and their caregivers: Chronic Pain Self-Management, Diabetes Self-Management, Chronic Pain Self-Management. No other technology than a phone is needed for participants to connect for one hour weekly for six weeks to a trained Live Well leader who facilitates the sessions. In these weekly interactive calls, the leader reviews material and the group explores different self management tools such as action planning, problem solving, decision making, communication, healthy eating, physical activity and planning for the future. Workshops are limited to six adults. For more information call Senior Resources at 860-887-3561 ext 127 and ask to speak to Lori.
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.