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