Honeoye, NY

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Park enhancements

Description: The project will add benches along a popular park's walking trails and provide equipment for new pickleball courts. These updates will create rest spots and offer more opportunities for older adults and families to stay active and spend time outdoors.

Canandaigua, NY

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024

Project Category: Micromobility enhancements/management

Description: Older adults in Ontario County lacked safe, enjoyable biking options, limiting exercise and social connection. The Office for the Aging purchased two electric pedicabs and two electric trikes, hosted public demonstrations and launched a bike club to organize rides. Volunteers assisted with pedicab driving and safety education in partnership with the Sheriff's Department. The program sparked plans for a bike sign-out system and expanded rides, giving residents new mobility choices. One attendee said he that was very excited to try the trikes and the pedicab, while another is very happy to see a bike club finally starting in his community.

Project description was created using generative AI and then reviewed for accuracy.