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Page 18 Senior Times - March 2026SENIOR TRANSPORTATION RESOURCESORGANIZATION AREA SERVICE CONDITIONS PHONE HOURS COST NOTESAlamo Transportation Calhoun,Kalamazoo & Jackson Counties Curb-To-Curb (517) 494-0029 M-F, 7am-5pm Bills Medicare/Medicaid Medical & groceryAlbion Marshall Connector Marshall, Ablion Curb-To-Curb (269) 781-3975 (517) 654-3000 M-F, 8:45am-3pm$1 one way for seniors, 60+; disabled & children 6-12, $2 adults/children 13+Must have exact change, can receive tokens for future trips if you overpay. Caregiver free.Alpha Medical Transport Battle Creek Area Curb-To-Curb (269) 565-4444 By AppointmentArranged through individual health insurance plans; direct pay not acceptedMust schedule more than 24 hours in advanceArea Wide Transportation Kalamazoo & Southwest Michigan Door-To-Door (269) 679-6999 Available 24 hours/ day Bills Medicare/Medicaid Rider responsible for any costs not covered. Accept credit card.Battle Buddy Mobility Transport Southern Michigan Door-throughDoor Service (269) 719-2501 Daily by appointment Bills Medicaid Will transport within the State when available. Veteran discount.Battle Creek Tele-Transit Battle Creek, Twps Bedford, Emmett, Pennfield, SpringfieldDoor-to-Door (269) 966-3474 M-F, 5:15am-midnight, Sat, 9:15am-5pm $2 one-way for 60+senior/disabled.Reservation Needed. $7 other passenger ($5 after 7pm) one-way. Ask about punch pass.Battle Creek Transit - Fixed Route Battle Creek Area Fixed Routes (269) 966-3474M-F, 5:15am-midnight, Some Routes Sat, 9:15am-5pm$0.60 seniors Must have exact change, 12 punch pass for $6, 48 punches for $24BC Go Battle Creek Area Ride Sharing (269) 966-3474 M-F 6am-9pm,Sat 9am-5pmCost ranges from $3 to $15, depending on miles traveledAdditional passenger $3, call for additional restrictionsBranch Area Transit Authority Branch County Curb-To-Curb (517) 278-5889 M-F, 5am-5pm Half Fare for Handicapped & Senior Citizens Over 60 Weekly Subscriptions AvailableCaring Companions Kalamazoo Kalamazoo County Door-to-Door (269) 204-6537 M-F- 8am-5pm$40/unassisted - $45/hr hands-on assistance with transfer or wheelchair + $1.50/mi. for all services.Any type of appointment with 24 hr. advance request. Community Action Senior TransportationCalhoun County-Battle CreekOrigination To Destination (269) 565-4144 M,W, 8am-6pmT,Th,F, 8am-4pm$1 suggested cost share per ride, funded by Senior MillageMust schedule more than 24 hours in advanceCommunity Action Senior Transportation Calhoun County-Albion Origination To Destination (269) 565-4144 M,T,W,F, 9am-2:30pm $1 suggested cost share per ride, funded by Senior MillageMust schedule more than 24 hours in advanceJATA Rides to Wellness(Mobility Navigator) Jackson County Door-to-Door (517) 788-7844 M-F, 8am-5pm $15 one-way or $30 round-trip $10 for each additional leg of the tripAny resident of Jackson County is eligible for the service.JNZ Transportation Michigan Curb-To-Curb (517) 879-0978 7-days, 6am-6pm Wheelchair $45+$2/mile, Ambulatory $30+$2/mileMarshall Dial-A-Ride Marshall Curb-To-Curb (269) 781-3975 M-F, 7am-6pm$1.50 one-way for seniors 60+ & disabled, children 5-12, $3 adults/children 13+Out-of-town: $2 one-way for seniors 60+ & disabled, children 5-12, $4 adults/children 13+Mobility 1 Transportation Michigan Will Travel Out Of Michigan (269) 430-5055 By Appointment24 hours Only Medicaid plans Additional rider accepted when in areaReady Ride Transportation Michigan Door-to-Door (616) 261-2400 By Appointment Contact for Rates 10% Discount for Veterans60+ Years of Qualified ExperienceCo-Owners: Thomas J. 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Visit our website today to see if you qualify.WE ACCEPTJoanna Stelloh Phelps, Special to Senior TimesFOR TWO Cooking(bag, minute-rice, or microwave rice pouches), dry Italian breadcrumbs, soda crackers and round crackers (like Ritz), and biscuit mix (like Bisquick).Canned/Jarred Goods:Chicken broth and beef broth, canned tomatoes (I like Italian diced), assorted cream soups, assorted broth soups, canned vegetables, spaghetti sauce, salsa, jarred or canned beef and chicken gravy, pickles (sweet and dill), relish (sweet and dill), peanut butter (creamy and chunky), and jams and jelly of your choice.Baking Supplies:All-purpose flour, white sugar (granulated), powdered sugar, light brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, vanilla extract, baking cocoa, assorted baking chips (semi-sweet chocolate, butterscotch, etc.), assorted chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, peanuts, etc.).Miscellaneous:A well-stocked refrigerator and freezer are necessary too. Eggs, milk, assorted cheeses, cubed ham, sliced meats, pie crusts, pizza dough, and rotisserie chicken. For the freezer, frozen vegetables, potatoes, and grounds meats all help to create easy meal prep. Oh, and ice cream %u2013 it may not be for the actual meal prep but it does make a great snack!RESTOCKING YOUR PANTRYThe holidays are over and it%u2019s time to start cleaning out old spices, boxes, and jars from your cupboard. If items are close but do not exceed the expiration date, make a bag for donation to a food pantry. Now, it is time for you to think about restocking so cooking will be much easier with some staples. These are some of my recommendation.Baking Supplies:Besides the basic salt and black pepper, your collection of spices should include the following: onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, basil, oregano, Italian seasoning, parsley, and dill. You can definitely add to the list but these spices cover most of your needs.If you want to save a little money, you can buy a pumpkin pie spice blend, for example, so you don%u2019t have to purchase each spice individually.Always purchase the smallest amount you will use so it doesn%u2019t get old.Oils/Sauces:Catsup, mustard, soy sauce, mayonnaise, brown or grain mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salad dressing (like Miracle Whip), several salad dressings of choice, barbecue sauce, olive oil, vegetable oil, pan spray, and pan spray with flour (like Pam).Dry Goods:Elbow pasta and spaghetti noodles, egg noodles (medium or wide), rice