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First Citizen Section
Age of Eligibility for First Citizens
The age of eligibility to be considered a First Citizen in Dorval is age 55 and over.
Consequently, Dorval residents age 55 and over can receive a 25% rebate when registering for all adult activities and courses offered by the Leisure and Culture Department.
Youth for Seniors
Offered by Community Aid, the goal of this program is to bring the two generations together in order to create jobs for youth while offering domestic help to First Citizens:
- lawn mowing
- landscaping
- gardening
- window and wall washing
Some conditions apply.
Informations
Telephone: 514 633-4100
Navette Or by Taxi
Navette Or by taxi is offered to residents, 65 years and over, by the Société de transport de Montréal (STM), in cooperation with the City of Dorval.
The Navette Or by Taxi transportation service features a 40-stop route within the municipality.
Local landmarks served by the Navette Or include main residences for seniors, the public library, the two community centres, City hall, and Les Jardins Dorval shopping center.
This service is offered from one taxi stop to another, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except on holidays.
Seniors are free to choose their departure and return times within that timeframe.
Rides are done by taxi, however only from one designated stop to another.
Procedure to benefit from the Navette Or by taxi service
- You must register 72 hours prior to your first request for transportation. To complete your registration, you will need to provide an ID card proving your age and address in Dorval. There are two ways to register:
- By contacting the STM at 514 280-9055 (Monday to Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
- By contacting Dorval’s Community Aid at 514 633-4100 (Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
- 72 hours after your registration, you may reserve your taxi transportation by calling 514 280-9055 (Monday to Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.). Your reservation must be done on the day of your transportation, at least 40 minutes ahead of time. It is also possible to reserve for the return trip within that single call.
- You must show up at the stop a few minutes (at least 3 minutes) before the stated time.
If you use a mobility aid to request the use of an accessible cab, mention it when you make your reservation over the phone.
Methods of payment and costs
There are three ways to pay for your ride when boarding:
- By showing your photo ID OPUS card for ages 65 and over that holds a monthly or weekly transit fare
- By providing an STM disposable magnetic card*
- By paying cash: rates in effect
* The photo ID OPUS card for ages 65 and over must be shown when paying the reduced fare.
Courses and Activities - First Citizens
The first citizens of Dorval can participate in various enriching courses and activities, ranging from recreational programs, creative workshops, to social events, all designed to promote well-being, learning, and community spirit in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Free Gerontology Services
The City of Dorval is happy to offer free gerontology services to Dorval citizens age 60 and over. Every Tuesday, a registered nurse with geriatric experience will be able to provide the following services:
- Reading of arterial pressure and other vital signs, if desired (pulse, temperature, breathing)
- Ear cleaning and/or removal of cerumen (wax)
- Glucose reading
- Administration of eye drops
These gerontology services take place at the Community Aid Division. Contact us to book an appointment!