Sylvan Lake Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) has started a new transportation program for residents living in town.
The new program called Zoomers offers free door-to-door transportation service for older adults, adults with physical challenges, and caregivers with children 0-18.
Zoomers runs on Mondays and Wednesdays to grocery shops or some specialty stores when time permits.
Wendy Prediger a link worker with the FCSS says it's more than just a transportation program.
"Some of the ladies just go for the social aspect. If it's icy out, they just walk around Walmart a few times to get some exercise and then have coffee. It's turned into more of a social event than a shopping event."
The service is available Monday afternoons from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, and Thursday mornings from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.
To be eligible for Zoomers, riders must be able to:
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Participate in a quick in office or telephone intake with our FCSS staff.
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Get independently out of their home to the curb where the bus will pick them up. The driver will not come the door or port the rider to the bus.
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Shop independently while in the store.
Please note that there are only two wheelchair accessible spots on the bus.
How to sign up?
- To reserve your spot, call the FCSS Admin Team! 403 887 1137 ext 400
- This service is FREE!