New programs are being created this year with the senior millage funds, most interestingly Ride Link, a transportation network that connects senior citizens to transportation opportunities in their community. The service coordinates with the Rapid and several other senior social services agencies throughout Kent County to provide rides to seniors.  The program’s goal is to keep seniors active and involved in the community.

To schedule a ride, residents should call 1-866-425-3848. It can take up to five days after registration to receive services, and the most accessible times are from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M.  All residents of Kent County, sixty years or older, are eligible for the service.

This year’s senior millage funds will also go toward Senior Center activities, including the Baxter Community Center, which will now offer senior –oriented programs two days a week. Programs include fitness, nutrition, and sewing classes, as well as assistance with tax returns. In addition, seniors will also have access to medical services through the Baxter Wholistic Health Clinic, which aims to provide “high-quality primary health care at a low cost for families who lack insurance or (who) receive Medicaid or Medicare.”

Sources:
1. Millage Minder Newsletter, www.aaawm.org
Baxter Community Center website, www.baxtercommunitycenter.org



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