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FRANKLIN PARK MUNICIPAL BUILDING IS NOW A REGISTRATION CENTER FOR THE ACCESS 65+ PROGRAM AND THE PORT AUTHORITY SENIOR CITIZEN FREE PASS PROGRAM

Effective August 1, 2008, eligible Franklin Park senior citizens (age 65 and over) can register at the municipal building for the ACCESS 65+ Program and the Port Authority Senior Citizen Transit Free Pass Program. 

ACCESS 65+ PROGRAM

Franklin Park senior citizens age 65 or over can apply for the ACCESS 65+ Program at the municipal building.  When applying, eligible seniors must appear in person at the municipal building, complete and sign the required form and present one of the following as proof of age: 

  • Birth Certificate
  • Baptismal Certificate
  • Photo Driver’s License
  • PennDOT Non-Driver’s License
  • Passport
  • PACE Card
  • Verification Statement from Social Security Administration
  • Military Discharge Papers
  • Immigration/Naturalization Papers
  • Resident Alien Card
  • Veteran’s Universal Access ID Card

 The municipal staff will sign the application form to verify the information is true and correct and will then forward the application directly to ACCESS.  Applicants will then receive an ID card, along with a ticket order form and ACCESS brochures.  Tickets must be purchased directly from ACCESS through the mail.  Tickets cannot be purchased at the municipal building. 

PORT AUTHORITY SENIOR CITIZEN TRANSIT FREE PASS PROGRAM

Franklin Park senior citizens age 65 or over can apply for a Port Authority senior citizen transit free pass at the municipal building.  This pass entitles seniors to ride free of charge on all Port Authority transportation.  When applying, eligible seniors must appear in person at the municipal building, complete and sign the required form and present one of the following as proof of age:

  • Birth Certificate
  • Baptismal Certificate
  • Photo Driver’s License
  • Armed Forces Discharge/Separation Papers
  • Veteran’s Universal Access ID card
  • PACE ID card
  • Passport/Naturalization Papers
  • Resident Alien card
  • Pennsylvania ID card
  • A statement of age from the U.S. Social Security Administration

The municipal staff will sign the application form to verify the information is true and correct and will then forward the application directly to the Port Authority.  The Port Authority will then process your application and mail your free pass directly to you. 

If you have any questions about the application process for either program mentioned above, please contact the municipal building by calling 412-364-4115. 

Senior Citizen Programs:

Franklin Park Computer Club: LSS SeniorNet Learning Center will be conducting weekly computer workshops for seniors in Franklin Park and surrounding communities. The workshops will be held in the SeniorNet Learning Center in the Franklin Park Borough Building every Wednesday from 1:00pm-3:00pm and occur throughout the year. A variety of computer and Internet related topics will be discussed via demonstration and hands-on experience. This program is open to all adults age 50+. Tuition is $10.00. Pre registration is required. For more information and registration please contact Norm Mast at 412-734-9330 or nmast@lsswpa.org.
 

Over The Blueberry Hill Gang: Our senior program held the second Thursday of every month from 11:00am to 1:00pm has been very successful and well attended. Many seniors are enjoying the monthly programs, socializing, meeting new friends and enjoying a variety of delicious foods. All seniors are welcome to attend! Contact Jim with any questions 412-364-4115 Ext. 318 or jwatenpool@franklinparkborough.us

Scheduled programs are as follows:

February 11, 2010 - Cindy Spek/Ventriloquist
March 11, 2010 - Ken McCarthy - Irish Ballads
April 8, 2010 - IMS Jazz Band
May 13, 2010 - Steve Haberman - Comic/Magician Extraordinaire
June 10, 2010 - Home Helper's Informational Bingo
July 8, 2010 - Joe Marotta - Red, White & Blue
August 12, 2010 - Sing-A-Long with Don Jasper & Friend

Clover Hill Golf Course: For the past 19 years, Clover Hill has provided recreation to golfers of all skill levels and offered seniors a discounted price to play golf. Greens fees for 9 hole weekday play is $8.50 and 9 hole weekend play is $9.50. Season passes are also available at discounted prices for seniors. For any questions or comments please call Clover Hill Bill 412-364-2447 or email: cloverhillgolf@comcast.net
 


Senior Citizen Links:

The Pittsburgh Senior News

AARP

North Hills Community Outreach

 
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