Area 10 Agency on Aging

10/22/2026

🚌 The Future of Rural Transit in Owen County: Share Your Story
Our community relies on public transportation every single day. From essential medical appointments and grocery trips to maintaining personal independence, Area 10 Rural Transit is proud to keep Owen County moving. Right now, our programs face an uncertain funding future for the 2027 calendar year. Federal Transit Authority grants require a local matching fund allocation from our county government to unlock the operational dollars needed to keep our buses on the road. Without these local matching funds, Area 10 will be legally unable to secure its federal allocation, forcing a suspension of all Owen County public transit services on January 1, 2027. Our services are built entirely on the needs of this community, and your experiences matter.

How you can participate today:

💬 Share your story with us: If you, a family member, or a loved one relies on Rural Transit, please drop a comment below or send us a direct message sharing what this service means to your family's daily life. We use these stories to document the real-world value of transit.

🏛️ Stay connected to local governance: As part of our commitment to public education, we encourage all residents to remain civically active. The Owen County Council holds regular public meetings to discuss county resources and hear from constituents. A full calendar of public hearings, agendas, and council contact details can be found year-round on the official Owen County government website at https://www.owencounty.in.gov/departments/county-council/.

🔄 Share this post: Help us reach every rider, caregiver, and neighbor in Owen County so we can fully document the community impact of rural transit. Thank you for standing with our riders! 💙

10/21/2026

Area 10 and RSVP would like to shine a light the contributions of an older volunteer in your organization!

We are seeking nominations through November 9, 2026, for our next Volunteer Spotlight, which will run in early January. We put their picture in the paper with a short blurb about their volunteer service and your organization!

Nominees should be at least 55 years of age, reside in Owen or Monroe county, Indiana, and be willing to be honored in this way and have their picture taken.

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10/02/2026

09/29/2026

👉Reminder!👈
Ellettsville Rural Public Transit Service Ending December 31, 2026
Area 10 Rural Transit regretfully informs residents of Ellettsville that public transit service
will end on December 31, 2026. This difficult decision comes due to federal and state
transit funding no longer being available to support the operation of rural public
transportation in your community.
For many years, Area 10 has been honored to serve your community, and we understand
this service has been an important resource for riders traveling to work, medical
appointments, shopping, and essential daily activities. We know that losing this service will
create challenges for many, and we want our riders to know that this change is not due to
any issue with ridership, or lack of performance but solely because required funding
will no longer be provided to continue operations.
We deeply value every individual who has relied on and supported Ellettsville’s public
transit service. Our drivers, staff, and partners are committed to ensuring a smooth
transition throughout the remainder of the year. We will work closely with riders to help
identify alternative transportation options where possible. Additional information will be
shared as the final service date approaches.
Area 10 remains grateful for the trust and partnership of the community. Thank you for
allowing us to serve you.
For questions or assistance, please contact: Area 10 Agency on Aging at 812-876-3383

09/18/2026

The Dementia Friendly Bloomington Conference is approaching quickly! Mark your calendars and make sure to get registered. Check out the flyer below for all the details. We hope to see you there!

09/18/2026

Recently we met as part of a group of care partners from our local community to share stories about our experiences and the importance of receiving a diagnosis of Alzheimer's as soon as possible with Congresswoman Houchin. 💜

This Coffee with Congress was put together by Alzheimer’s Association Territory Director, Laura Aust.

09/16/2026

"The human cost of fighting fraud, ending emergency Medicaid"

All over Indiana (and the nation at large) thousands of disabled people are losing the benefits they relied on for survival.

09/14/2026

Wondering what we have been up to? Even though our landscaping is changing, we are doing our best to navigate the changes!
We have been busy bees! 🐝

Area 10 Agency on Aging by the numbers:
💙23 home safety repairs!
💙167 durable medical items distributed!
💙1,812 phone calls answered!
💙3,924 food deliveries to homebound seniors!
💙7,947 social connections through our Endwright Senior Centers!
💙8,057 meals for seniors!
💙46,560 low-fare rides in Lawrence, Monroe, Owen and Putnum counties!
💙68,590 needs met!

We are proud of the work we do, and we are so grateful for our supporters and our team! None of this could be done without you!

Our community partners
😍Freitag & Martoglio, Attorneys at Law
😍Alternative Care Solutions LLC
😍CarDon Senior Living
😍Elders Journey Home Care
😍Trilogy Health Services
😍George's Pharmacy & Medical Equipment
😍Evergreen Village at Bloomington
😍FreedomCare - Indianana
😍Loren Wood Builders, LLC

09/10/2026

We want to give a BIG special shout out to our Golf Scramble sponsor, German American Bank 🏦💕
Our event could not have been as successful as it was if not for their generous support!
Thank you, German American Bank for your continued support in our community!

We asked them what it meant to them to sponsor our event and this is what they said:
"At German American Bank, we believe strong communities are built through meaningful partnerships. We’re proud to partner with Area 10 Agency on Aging to support older adults and help create opportunities for them to thrive.
Through personalized banking services, financial guidance, and convenient solutions, we help older adults manage their finances with confidence and independence.
Together, we’re investing in the people and communities we’re privileged to serve."

https://germanamerican.com/

09/01/2026

👉Ellettsville Rural Public Transit Service Ending December 31, 2026👈
Area 10 Rural Transit regretfully informs residents of Ellettsville that, beginning January 1, 2027, Rural Transit will not be able to provide urban-to-urban public transit service, which includes Ellettsville to Bloomington. This change comes due to federal and state Rural transit funding no longer being available for the urbanized area of Monroe County. Instead, these areas are served by federal and state Urban transit funding.
For many years, Area 10 has been honored to serve your community, and we understand
this service has been an important resource for riders traveling to work, medical
appointments, shopping, and essential daily activities. We know that losing this service will
create challenges for many, and we want our riders to know that this change is not due to
any issue with ridership, or lack of performance but solely because required funding
will no longer be provided to continue these operations.
We deeply value every individual who has relied on and supported Ellettsville’s public
transit service. Our drivers, staff, and partners are committed to ensuring a smooth
transition throughout the remainder of the year. We will work closely with riders to help
identify alternative transportation options where possible. Additional information will be
shared as the final service date approaches.
Area 10 remains grateful for the trust and partnership of the community. Thank you for
allowing us to serve you.
For questions or assistance, please contact: Area 10 Agency on Aging at 812-876-3383