Uncas Health District has seasonal flu vaccine and COVID-19 boosters for homebound individuals
Please contact Uncas Health District directly if you know of a person that would benefit from a home visit. The telephone number is: 860-823-1189.
Transportation Program Expansion
We have expanded our Monday shopping schedule to include the Lisbon area. You
must sign-up in advance of the Monday shopping schedule. Please contact the Senior Affairs
Office at 860-887-5581 ext. 6.
July Food Distribution
We continue working with United Community & Family Services to offer a monthly food
distribution at the Preston Senior Center, 42 Long Society Road, Preston. Our next distribution
will be held on Friday, July 1st between the hours of 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Our plans are to
conduct distributions throughout the summer months on the first Friday of each month as long
as interest warrants continuation. Persons from surrounding towns are welcome to participate
in our program
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.