Around the Region (02/10/16)
MODESTO
What: Monthly meeting of the Central Valley Democratic Club
When: Monday; 6 p.m. socializing, 7 p.m. meeting
Where: Denny’s, 1525 McHenry Ave.
Info: Representatives of Planned Parenthood Mar Monte will discuss the program’s contributions. The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information, call Linda at 209-863-9137.
What: ‘Friendly Visitor’ volunteers sought
When: Ongoing
Info: Do you enjoy talking or visiting with people? Like working with older adults? The Stanislaus County Area Agency on Aging Friendly Visitor Program connects isolated seniors in our community to friendly volunteers for social visits. Volunteers are asked to visit a minimum of twice monthly; days and times are left up to the volunteer and senior. The visits can be as simple as talking and having coffee or playing cards or board games. Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older, complete an application and background check, and attend an introductory orientation. Mileage reimbursement is available. For more information, call 209-558-4613.
Send Region items to Region, The Modesto Bee, P.O. Box 5256, Modesto 95352; call 209-578-2330; fax 209-578-2207; or email region@modbee.com.
YESTERYEARS
40 YEARS AGO: The Modesto City Council approved a 50-cent unlimited-rides ticket for the city bus system. The 50-cent ticket would be good only for the day on which the rider bought it. The special fare was designed for riders who used the bus system multiple times a day, keeping them from having to purchase a new ticket at 25 cents for each additional ride.
This story was originally published February 9, 2016 at 4:23 PM with the headline "Around the Region (02/10/16)."