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About 20 peo- ple, representing nearly every Jewish and local agency that serves the elderly attended the special meeting. "We wanted a broad view of where the gap might be;' says Stone. "We weren't looking to duplicate another program that could be provided by one of the agencies. And we didn't want to interfere with what someone else was doing. We wanted to know what we could accomplish that they couldn't." Transportation — that was the key word Council heard repeated over and again. They learned that there are many elderly people who en- joy going to places and atten- ding events but have a hard time getting there. Someone has to plan and organize the program and event for them and provide the transportation. "It makes sense," says Stone. "Many elderly no longer feel the need to plan their social life; they're tired. For some, most of their friends and family have died or moved and it's tough to create situations for themselves at this time in their lives where they can make new friends. So sometimes they need a little push to get out and to be with their peers." Council's first Up and Out program was an hour bus ride in Kensington Park to see the fall colors. Several people who participate in the meals-on- wheels were told about the event and a few Council members told their family and friends about the pro- gram. About 12 to 15 people attended. A bus picked them up and brought them back to their apartments. Word got around quickly and the Council made sure that the word got out to as many as possible. The mail- ing list now numbers some 1,500 and includes all those who participate in the meals- on-wheels program. Bus stops now include five or six apart- ment complexes. And meetings that once took place in apartment club houses are now held at synagogues to ac- commodate the larger number of participants. "We charge a minimal fee for the programs but we basically deficit finance the programs," explains Stone. "Sometimes the fee hardly covers the cost of the transportation and we always cover for those who cannot af- ford it." Nellie Steingold has been attending most of the Up and Out programs for the last two years. "A friend introduced me to the program and now I sometimes go with him and sometimes with my friends here at Lincoln Towers, depending on the program;' says Steingold. "The bus picks . us up right here and brings us back. I enjoyed the theater, and I like the picnic and the opera singers. And I think the girls work very hard. I do a lot of volunteer work and I can appreciate what Barbara and the girls do. They deserve a lot of credit." Stone explains that the logistics for planning one of these outings can be stagger- ing. Besides working out the details for the programs themselves, passenger lists are made for each bus. Those who made reservations are called two or three days before the event to confirm their at- tendance and to make certain that they know what bus to get on and at what time. Two volunteers are assigned to each bus. "Our seniors love the call backs;' says Stone. "They love to talk with you. And it's wonderful. It's like talking to a friend. They range in age from 70 to 93 years and after a while we do get to know each other and we do think of each other as friends." Other volunteer respon- sibilities include distributing name tags which are also cod- ed according to bus, setting out the step stool and helping passengers get on and off the bus, making certain that everyone gets back on the right bus, helping to accom- modate the often called for changes in bus seating ar- rangements, serving a snack or meal, and just making friendly conversation. "We have a committee of some 35 people and each event usually takes about 20 volunteers," says Stone "It's a lot of work but the reward is great. Someone will sit next to another person on the bus and by the day's end they're friendly enough to make ar- rangements to sit together for next month's program. A new social connection has been made. And besides, we get lots of hugs and kisses at day's end." Sandra Weinberg tries to at- tend all of the events, especially the music programs. "I'm 80 years old," says Weinberg, "and these pro- grams give me a chance to be with young people. I try to get others here at Lincoln lbwers