Transportation
The Commission operates a transportation program for persons 55 and older, as well as handicapped individuals throughout the "County with four (4) mini-passenger buses with space for on wheelchair.
On all routes, the destination for the vehicle for the noon meal is the Senior Dining
Center. Although participants are urged to eat at the center, it is not mandatory, Usually, there is a trip planned to a local grocery store and possibly the pharmacy after the noon meal. Remember, your donation helps to keep these programs going,
Monday: the bus runs through Spruce/Lena and Oconto Falls area to bring passengers in to the Senior Dining Center in Oconto Falls. After lunch they shop in Oconto Falls. Please call the Senior Meal Center 920-846-3475 the day before for reservations.
Tuesday; service to Crooked Lake/Mountain, Lakewood, and Townsend are to bring passengers in to the Dining Center in Lakewood. After lunch they shop in Lakewood.
Wednesday: service to Oconto Falls area
Thursday: the bus travels to Sampson/Abrams/ Little Suamico to bring people in to the Little Suamico Dining Center. This group shops in Oconto.
Friday: Bus is no longer running on Fridays
There also is a service in the city of Oconto five days a week Monday, Wednesday, and Friday is for shopping, to nutrition center, medical, etc. Tuesdays and Thursdays to the meal site and medical appointments. This bus operates during the hours of 10am to 2pm.
Check at your local Dining Center for special trip information.
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Meet the Staff:
Commission Board: Frederik Schulz, President; Romelle Delzer, Vice President; Lois Trever; Marie Bartz; Loerli Dickinson; Louis Flynn; Guy Gooding; Joseph Kiefer; George Rhode; Oliver Shallow, Jr.; Sue Van Ark;
Employees: Ruth Carriveau (Director); Becky Wendt (Benefit Specialist); Gloria Sandberg; Judy DeLano; Jill Gondeck; Mae Adams; Tony Ahnen; Denis Betts; Mary Blumreich; Helen Broehmer; Alycia Frewerd; Marvin Gustman; Dan Hallada; Wynona Hansen; Darrell "Fuzzy" Heimke; Rose Kiefer; Wayne LeCloux; Judy Lewins; Melvin Mortier; Gloria Pyatskowit; Leola Schneider; Joyce West; Cindy Westenberg; & Joan Westenberg;
