NEW LUNCH PROGRAM DETAILS/INFORMATION
The Manchester Senior Center and the Community Renewal Team Present
SENIOR COMMUNITY CAFETERIA - BEGINNING THURSDAY OCTOBER 1, 2009
-QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS-
What is the Senior Community Cafe Program?
This program offers a well-balanced lunch provided to eligible individuals at 33 locations in the Greater Hartford area and 8 in Middletown, including two Kosher and one Hispanic site. Meals are provided five days a week, excluding holidays, 52 weeks a year.
How Much Does it Cost?
The suggested donation is $2.00 or whatever the guest can afford. No one is denied a meal due to lack of ability to pay.
Who Can Come to the Senior Community Cafe?
Individuals must be 60 years of age or older, or the spouse of an eligible individual, regardless of age. You do not have to be a member of the Senior Center or a Manchester resident to participate in the lunch program. However, membership requirements will remain in place for all other Senior Center programs that currently require membership.
What Do I Have to Do To Attend the Senior Community Cafe?
Reservations must be made one day in advance by calling the Senior Center meal site (647-3211) on weekdays between 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (for example, to eat lunch on Tuesday, call in a reservation on Monday. To eat lunch on Monday, call in a reservation on Friday). Also guests may sign up at the meal site for the next day if they are planning to attend. We would appreciate a call if you have made a reservation and you cannot attend.
When you make your reservation, it is important to let the office know if you are going to need a ride on the senior bus.
And important that you call the front office if you cancel (647-3211).
Guests will be asked to complete a one-time application when they arrive for lunch. Once you have filled out the application, it will not be necessary for you to complete another application.
How Do I Know What Will be Served?
Monthly menus will continue to be published in the Monthly Newsletter and weekly menus will continue to be published in the Journal Inquirer. Menus will also be available at the Senior Center Office.
Will there be a “Take-Out” Option?
No. All food must be consumed on the Senior Center premises.
Will we continue to have RSVP Lunches?
Yes. RSVP’s are scheduled for November, 2009, December, 2009,
February, March, June and October, 2010.
If you have any additional questions or require more information, please contact a member of the front office staff (647-3211 Melanie or Kathy) or ask to speak to Eileen.
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