Parsippany LIVE will be hosting “Local Motion: Transportation Options in and around Parsippany” on Friday, August 27, 2010, at 1 p.m. The program will be held at the Parsippany Senior Center located at 1130 Knoll Road.

The workshop was developed in response to concerns raised by the many older adults about their ability to get around once they are no longer driving. Travel trainers from NJ TIP will provide comprehensive information on travel options in the area including: local buses, Access Link, the Parsippany shuttle, medical transportation, and more. Those in attendance will receive information on how to access these transportation services and will have an opportunity to ask questions. Participants will also have an opportunity to board a bus and learn about its many features. Light refreshments will be served.

The program is free and open to the community but rsvp’s are encouraged. Please call (973) 263-7043 or email for more information or to register.

Parsippany LIVE (Lifelong Involvement for Vital Elders) is a federally funded program to develop programs and services to enable Parsippany residents age 60 and older to remain in the community. Among the services LIVE provides to older adults who reside in Parsippany are home repair and maintenance, employment counseling, social work counseling, and educational and wellness programs.

United Jewish Communities of MetroWest NJ serves as lead agency for Parsippany LIVE, and Jewish Family Service and Jewish Vocational Service of MetroWest collaboratively implement the project. LIVE programs and services are delivered in partnership with the Township and Public Library, Volunteer Management Centers, RSVP/NORWESCAP, JCC MetroWest and Morris County Division on Aging. Parsippany LIVE is supported by the U.S. Administration on Aging. For more information on Parsippany LIVE call (973) 263-7043 or request information via email at

United Jewish Communities of MetroWest NJ raises funds through its United Jewish Appeal campaign, provides resources and coordinates programs and services for the Jewish community in Essex, Morris, and Sussex counties, as well as part of Union county. As the key Jewish philanthropic organization, the federation and its 18 local beneficiary agencies strive to fulfill the communal and social service needs of the MetroWest community. It also works to maintain the integrity and dignity of Jewish life through its national and international fundraising efforts.