OFFICE FOR THE AGING AND SLC PUBLIC TRANSIT SPONSORING TRIPS TO THE FARMERS MARKETS

The St. Lawrence County Office for the Aging & St. Lawrence County Public Transit are sponsoring trips in August to local Farmers Markets for older adults.  Those 60 and older are invited to enjoy a free round trip ride and lunch at the local farmers markets! On these trips, clients will learn and become comfortable with our local public transit, receive NYS Farmers Market Coupons for income eligible seniors, and help support local farmers in our community. Interested seniors must sign up by August 4^th in order to receive a free bagged lunch.  Please call 315-386-4730 to reserve your spot.

Friday, August 13^th - 9am - 1pm:  Canton Farmers Market
Pick-Up Locations:

• Dekalb: Sunrise Valley Apt. - 9am
• Richville: United Church - 9:15am
• Gouverneur: Cambray - 9:30am & Pine Grove - 9:35am
• Fowler:  Kilkarney - 9:40am
• Edwards: Trout Lake - 9:55am
• Russell: Atwater - 10:05am
• Hermon: McBrier Park - 10:15am

Saturday, August 14^th -  9am - 1pm:  Potsdam Farmers Market
Pick-Up Locations:

• Norfolk: High St. - 9am & Riverview - 9:05am
• Norwood: Baldwin Acres - 9:15am
• Stockholm: Town Hall - 9:30am
• Brasher: LBSH - 9:35am
• Potsdam: Lawrence Ave - 9:55am; Mayfield - 10am, Racquette - 10:05am & Midtown - 10:10am

Tuesday, August 17^th - 9am - 2pm:  Canton Farmers Market
Pick-Up Locations:

• Morley: Library - 9am
• Lisbon: Library - 9:15am
• Ogdensburg: Washington St. - 9:35am; Parkview - 9:45am, & St. Peter's - 9:50am
• Heuvelton: Meadow View - 10:05am
• Rensselaer Falls: Village - 10:15am
• Canton: Law Lane - 10:30am; Grasse River - 10:35am & Canton Apts. - 10:40am

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About St. Lawrence County Office for the Aging:

The Office for the Aging provides service and advocacy for county residents 60 years and older. Programs and services includes: Nutrition Centers and Home Delivered Meals; Home Care Services; Family Caregiver Support; Medical Transportation; Legal Services; Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance. The Office’s mission is to develop a service system specifically designed to best meet the social and human needs of the elderly.