Essay contest for senior citizens seeks bus travel stories
Essay contest for senior citizens seeks bus travel stories

"A Trip to Remember" essay contest seeks stories from seniors (55 and older). This contest rewards the best stories about travelling by Greyhound bus, and entries for groups may only be submitted through senior centers. The contest is sponsored jointly by Greyhound Lines and The National Council on Aging.

Winners will be chosen in twelve categories ranging from romantic stories to stories about trips to historical sites. Storywriters will receive two 15-day Greyhound Ameripasses, a one-year membership in Greyhound Senior Club, and a prepaid calling card. The twelve winning essays, as well as the essays of finalists, will be published in a book.

This year's winners will receive a free round trip travel for two to Denver, Colorado to receive their prizes at NCOA and ASA annual conference in Denver in April 2002.

Any senior individual or group may participate; the entries must be submitted through a participating senior center by November 23. Complete details, rules, and entry forms are available from the Sweden Senior Center, 133 State Street, Brockport. Phone 637-8161.