Senior Transportation: Grocery Shopping in the Norwich and Lisbon area
Transportation services are available on Monday mornings for seniors interested in grocery shopping in the Norwich and Lisbon area. The bus departs Preston at approximately 9:00 a.m. and returns at noon. If you are interested in the shopping schedule, please contact the Senior Affairs Office at 860-887-5581 ext. 6
March Menus
* March 7th
: Stuffed Chicken Kiev, Garlic Roasted Potatoes, Green & Waxed Beans,
Mixed Fruit cup, Bread, Margarine and beverage.
* March 14th
: Swedish Meatballs, Egg Noodles, Cauliflower, Carrots, & Snap Peas,
Orange, Bread, Margarine and beverage.
* March 21st
: St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Meal. Corned Beef & Cabbage, Steamed
Parsley Potatoes, Sliced Carrots, Dinner Roll & Margarine, Irish Soda Bread, Apple
Juice and beverage.
* March 28th
: Chicken w/Broccoli & Cheese, Glazed Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans,
Diced Peaches, Bread, Margarine and beverage.
Reservations are necessary to participate in the Café Program. We ask that
you contact the senior center one week prior to the day in which you plan on
attending. The telephone number is 860-889-0770. You may also leave a message at the Senior Affairs Office by calling 860-887-5581 extension 6.
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Meal
Monday, March 21st
There will be a suggested donation of $4.50 per
person for this meal only.
Reservations are necessary to participate in the Café Program. We ask that
you contact the senior center one week prior to the day in which you plan on
attending. The telephone number is 860-889-0770. You may also leave a
message at the Senior Affairs Office by calling 860-887-5581 extension 6
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