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SENIOR'S
PAGE
Erie
County Community Development Block Grant Consortium along with the Town of Brant,
subsidizes an organization called Rural Transit Service, Inc. This
company services the local senior residents when transportation
is not available to perform their daily tasks such as doctor visits,
grocery shopping, hair appointments, etc. (If
you would like to volunteer please contact Lee Brunelli at the phone
number listed below.
These
services are available to seniors in and around the Brant/Farnham
Community.
Hours
of Availability:
The
van is available 8:00
a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday thru
Friday, except holidays.
RURAL
TRANSIT WILL BE CLOSED ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:
MONDAY
SEPT 4 (LABOR DAY)
FRIDAY
SEPT 27 (RSVP)
MONDAY
OCT 9 (COLUMBUS DAY)
FRIDAY
NOV 10 (VETERANS DAY)
THURS
& FRI NOV 23 & 24 (THANKSGIVING)
FRI
& MON DEC 22 & 25 (CHRISTMAS)
FRI
& MON DEC 29 & JAN 1 (NEW YEARS)
CLOSINGS
WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE ON WKSE KISS 98.5 FM, STAR 102.5 FM, WBEN
930 AM AND CH. 4 NEWS
WE
ALSO CLOSE IF THE SCHOOLS IN YOUR TOWN/VILLAGE ARE CLOSED.
Dispatch
should be called 48 hours in advance and up to two weeks in advance
for medical appointments. Individual may schedule up to two rides
per week.
Phone
Number for service is 716-549-5098
Address:
Rural Transit Service, Inc.
1000 Brant-Farnham Road
PO Box 212
Brant, New York 14027
Who is eligible?
1)
Residency within the Brant service area is required
2)
If your gross annual household income is within the CD Program income
limits, you
are
eligible. Limits are set annually by the funding agency, the US
Department of
Housing and Urban Development.
Income is determined by the number of individuals living in your
household. To receive the current income eligibility information,
contact 549-5098.
3)
Must be 62 or older, or be disabled. Proof of age or disability
is required.
4) If you do not have available
transportation, cannot access existing bus routes and have no other
way of getting around.
To Apply:
An application must be submitted when
you wish to start service. In the application you will
Be asked the following questions:
- Your place of residency
- Your date of birth
- Your ability to use other transportation
- Your ability to walk on or off
the van
- Written proof of eligibility (proving
age, income and disability)
STAR
EXEMPTION
Seniors
are eligible for a reduced rate on their property tax. To determine
your eligibility you can contact the Assessor’s Office at 716-549-4423
MEALS
ON WHEELS
If
senior residents of Brant are in need of Meals on Wheels, they may
contact Meals On Wheels at 716-822-2002
and ask for the “Intake Office”. They may also visit their website:
www.mowbuffalo.com.
SENIOR
ACTIVITIES
BRANT/FARNHAM
SENIOR CITIZENS ORGANIZATION:
Contact
Information Geri Depovelo at (716)549-1661 or
Ethel Winters at (716)549-3080
This
organization was developed in the 1960's to provide seniors with
low cost monthly entertainment. Until 2006 all travel activities
were organized by Ed & Dolly Dion. Sadly, in 2006 they
passed away. Travel activities were also organized by Rose
Vatacano & Steve Twarozek. All trips include bus fare and
other expenses such as shows and dinner, unless otherwise noted
(MUST BE PRE-PAID). The only other out of pocket expenses would
be shopping and souveniers. The trips are first offered to local
senior members and after one week, are offered to nonmembers, and
based on availability. Prices
differ for members vs. non-members. Second price listed is
for non-members.
To see if you are eligible contact
Geri Depovelo or Ethel Winters.
Senior Trips planned for 2008:
April 24, 2008 FREDONIA OPERA HOUSE
INCLUDES:
BUS TRANSPORTATION
SHOW: VICTOR VICTORIA
LUNCH AT WHITE INN
COST: $36.50/RESIDENT OR $41.50/NON-RESIDENT
May 13, 2008 TOUR AT CORNING GLASS
LINCH IN AREA
COST: $35.00/RESIDENT OR $40.00/NON-RESIDENT
JUNE 17, 2008 ERIE CANAL LOCKS
2 HR. ERIE SLOTS
LUNCH IN AREA
COST: $39.00/RESIDENT OR $44.00/NON-RESIDENT
JULY 29, 2008 STATION HOUSE - ERIE
"HONKY TONK HIGHWAY"
LUNCH
STOP OFF AT MILL-CREEK MALL
COST: $38.00/RESIDENT OR $43.00/NON-RESIDENT
AUGUST 24, 2008 CHAUTAUQUA INSTITUTE
SHOW AND LUNCH
COST: $33.25/RESIDENT OR $38.25 NON-RESIDENT
SEPT 7-13, 2008 CAPE COD TRIP
COST: $565.00/PERSON
OCTOBER 21, 2008 JAMESTOWN "THE WEDDING"
INTERACTIVE
COST: $37.00/RESIDENT OR $42.00/NON-RESIDENT
NOVEMBER 2008 LANCASTER
OPERA HOUSE
COST: TO BE ANNOUNCED
For
more information contact Geri Depovelo at (716)549-1661 or
Ethel Winters at (716)549-3080
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