April 4, 2001    Willow Glen, California  Since 1992

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    Transportation resources are available for seniors, disabled

    Rides are provided by a variety of local agencies

    Outreach: Provides door to door rides for older and disabled individuals. Service available seven days a week anywhere in Santa Clara County for any purpose. Cost is $2.50 a ride. Call 408.436.2865

    Heart of the Valley: Volunteers provide escorted transportation to older people in limited service areas. Call 408. 241.1571

    Independent Aging Program: Volunteers provide escorted transportation to medical appointments and grocery shopping. Call 408.282.8608

    Roadrunners/El Camino Hospital: Volunteers will provide rides to and/or from most hospitals for outpatient surgery, lab work or appointments. Call 650.940.7016

    Check Information and Referral Services Inc., for additional and private fee-based transportation services at 345.4532

    Bus and Light Rail Service. Many lines are fully accessible with a lift for persons who cannot climb steps or who use a wheelchair. Call for schedule or questions. Bus schedules also are available in senior centers. Call 408.321.2300

    Transit discount card for persons 65 and older. Call 408.321.2300

    April classes for 55 Alive mature driver training. There is a $10 fee; call for information:

    April 9 and 11, Los Gatos Neighborhood Center 408.354.1514

    April 9 and 12, Kirk Senior Center 408.269.0214

    April 21 and 28, Santa Clara Senior Center, 408.984.3266

    April 26 and 27, Campbell Senior Center, 408.866.2146



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