Before becoming a non-profit organization, the founding members of Age Friendly Sisters Country (AFSC) listened to local seniors, heard their concerns, and compiled data about their needs. What they learned in those early days was that the same issues facing aging adults affected people of all ages.

A team of dedicated volunteers, working under the umbrella of Age Friendly Sisters Country (AFSC) has launched an all-volunteer no-charge medical transportation service for Sisters Country: Sisters Transportation and Ride Share, or STARS.

Currently, this no-charge round-trip service will only be available for medical appointments in Sisters, Bend or Redmond.

When you hear the term “healthcare” what comes to mind?

For the group that gathered in Sisters last week to discuss improving local healthcare options, the concept grew over the course of three hours to a point where the focus became the wellness — or well-being — of the community on all fronts.