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:

THURSDAY, JAN 1, 2009

MONDAY JAN 19 (MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY)

MONDAY FEB 16 (PRESIDENT'S DAY)

FRIDAY APR 10 GOOD FRIDAY)

MONDAY MAY 25 (MEMORIAL DAY)

FRIDAY JULY 3 (INDEPENDANCE DAY)

WEDNESDAY AUG 26 (VOLUNTEER PICNIC)

MONDAY SEPT 7 (LABOR DAY)

MONDAY OCT 12 (COLUMBUS DAY)

WEDNESDAY NOV 11 (VETERAN'S DAY)

THURS & FRI NOV 26 & 27 (THANKSGIVING)

THURS & FRI DEC 24 & 25 (CHRISTMAS)

THURS & FRI DEC 31 & JAN 1, 2010 (NEW YEARS)

CLOSINGS WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE ON WKSE KISS 98.5 FM, STAR 102.5 FM, WBEN 930 AM AND CH. 2, 4 & 7.  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 2009: 

THE TRIPS FOR 2009 TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON!

TRIPS FOR 2009 WILL BE:


May 16, 2009    PROGRESSIVE PLEASURE

                           DAY TRIP WITH LUNCH AND MARKETS (AMISH COUNTRY)

                           COST: $30.00/RESIDENT OR $43.00/NON-RESIDENT

JULY 14, 2009   CANANDAIGUA LADY

                           DAY TRIP TO MANSION

                           LUNCH IN AREA

                           COST: $30.00/RESIDENT OR $49.00/NON-RESIDENT

AUG 18, 2009   CHAUTAUQUA LAKE CRUISE

                           LUNCH

                           COST: $30.00/RESIDENT OR $49.00/NON-RESIDENT

SEPT 13-19, 2009  NASHVILLE SHOW TRIP

                                7 DAYS/6 NIGHTS

                                COST: $610.00/PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY

SEPT 30, 2009    CHAUTAQUA WINE TRAIL

                             COST: $30.00/RESIDENT & $35.00/NON-RESIDENTS

OCT 13, 2009      MEALS ON WHEELS

                             INCLUDES BUS TOURS TO ALL THREE MEALS,     

                             BREAKFAST,   LUNCH & DINNER    

                             COST: $30.00/RESIDENT OR $42.00/NON-RESIDENT

DEC 3, 2009     HOLIDAY LIGHTS FESTIVAL

                          COST: $30.00/RESIDENTS & $37.00/NON-RESIDENTS

For more information contact Marge Pero at (716)549-3103