May 2006 Vol. 25. No. 5

Published by the Humboldt Senior Resource Center in Eureka, California. HSRC is a non-profit community-based organization offering services for senior citizens, multi-generational families and caregivers.

Ferndale: Transportation, meals on wheels, now a part of daily life

Older Americans Month champions choices for independence

Area Agency on Aging: Try riding the bus now that gas prices are so high

New CSL reps are from Del Norte County

McKinleyville seniors

Fortuna senior activities: Wellness Lecture Series at Senior Dining Room

Play ball! Humboldt Classics Senior Softball wants you

Ombudsman services - you can change a life

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Many seniors are reluctant to use public transportation because of a lack of understanding of the services that are available. The Area Agency Advisory Council's Transportation Committee is planning short presentations on public transportation and a bus ride in different areas around the county. The hope is that seniors and adults with disabilities would feel more comfortable using the bus system when they learn how to do it.

The Humboldt Transit Authority and city bus services will make a presentation of approximately 20 minutes to explain basic information on riding the bus, routes, schedules, purchasing tickets or passes, brief description of alternative transportation for those unable to ride the bus, followed by a short bus ride to familiarize participants with bus protocol.

At each event you'll find basic information for riding the bus, bus schedules and a free pass or bus ticket.

• McKinleyville, Thursday, May 25, 10:45 a.m., McKinleyville Senior Center at Azalea Hall, 1620 Pickett Road;
• Willow Creek, Thursday, May 25, 1 p.m., Caregiver Services at St. Joseph Community Resource Center, 38883 Highway 299;
• Arcata, Monday, June 5, 10:30 a.m., Senior Lunch Site at Arcata Community Center;
• Fortuna, Friday, June 9, 10:30 a.m., Senior Lunch Site, Meadow View Village, 2130 Smith Lane;
• Eureka, Tuesday, June 13, 10:30 a.m., Humboldt Senior Resource Center, 1910 California St.