District Three Governmental Cooperative
SENIOR SERVICES & PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IN SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA
Serving the citizens of Abingdon, Bristol, Galax, Marion, Wytheville, Bland, Carroll, Grayson, Smyth, Washington and Wythe.
Mountain Lynx Transit
Anyone can ride! Save money, save the environment, take the bus!
Senior Services
See what free and low cost services we offer to qualified recipients.
Latest News
Check out all the latest news and information.
Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program 2025 Update
A message from DARS' Division for Aging Services
Date Issued: 07/31/2025
As you may know, benefit cards for the Farm Market Fresh program have been delayed. This is not due to any issue with your local agency on aging. Our vendor, Healthy Together, experienced a mailing delay. The vendor confirmed the issue was resolved on July 29, and physical cards should arrive at approved seniors’ homes between August 4-9.
In the meantime, you can still use your benefits by knowing your card and PIN numbers. Please visit the Healthy Together website for resources or click on the virtual assistant box and type in your question or watch this short video with instructions from DARS.
We understand the challenges this year’s program has caused and regret the stress on our communities and farmers. DARS is working hard to resolve issues as quickly as possible. We appreciate your continued patience!
Senior Days 2025
Stop by for some fun, food, and fellowship.
Activities will include lunch, door prizes, games, and live entertainment- you provide the smile!
Sponsored by District Three, community agencies, local businesses, and individuals. These events are free and open to all seniors age 60 and older.
Wythe/Bland County Senior Day
June 12th @ Withers Park
10:30AM - 2PM
Smyth County Senior Day
May 22nd @ Chilhowie Town Park
9AM - 1PM
Twin County Senior Day
September 25th @ Galax Rec Center (gym)
11AM - 1PM
Washington County Senior Day
August 27th @ Abingdon Farmers Market
11AM - 2PM
As a designated Area Agency on Aging, we offer a variety of programs and services
designed to enhance the quality of life for seniors in our service area.
Volunteer Recognition
to be held at local Senior Day Events
DTGC
Upcoming Meetings
Advisory Council
March 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM
May 9, 2025 at 10:00 AM
August 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM
November 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Board of Commissioners
January 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM
March 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM
May 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM
July 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
September 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
November 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Long Term Care Committee
February 5, 2025 at 10:30 AM
April 2, 2025 at 10:30 AM
June 4, 2025 at 10:30 AM
August 6, 2025 at 10:30 AM
October 1, 2025 at 10:30 AM
December 3, 2025 at 10:30 AM
District Three Offices Holiday Closures
January 1, 2025 in Observance of New Year's Day
January 20, 2025 in Observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
February 17, 2025 in Observance of Presidents' Day
May 26, 2025 in Observance of Memorial Day
June 19, 2025 in Observance of Juneteenth
July 4, 2025 in Observance of Independence Day
September 1, 2025 in Observance of Labor Day
October 13, 2025 in Observance of Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day
November 4, 2025 in Observance of Election Day (TRANSIT WILL OPERATE AS NORMAL)
November 11, 2025 in Observance of Veterans Day
November 27 & 28, 2025 in Observance of Thanksgiving
December 24 & 25, 2025 in Observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Contact Us
Public Transit Offices
Town of Abingdon - 4453 Lee Highway, Marion, VA 24354 - 276.676.0700
City of Galax - 1117 E. Stuart Drive, Galax, VA 24333 - 276.236.3055, 866.238.4293 (toll free)
Town of Marion - 4453 Lee Highway, Marion, VA 24354 - 276.782.9300
Town of Wytheville - 4453 Lee Highway, Marion, VA 24354 - 276.228.RIDE
Bland County - 4453 Lee Highway, Marion, VA 24354 - 276.228.RIDE
Carroll County - 1117 E. Stuart Drive, Galax, VA 24333 - 276.236.3055, 866.238.4293 (toll free)
Grayson County - 1117 E. Stuart Drive, Galax, VA 24333 - 276.236.3055, 866.238.4293 (toll free)
Smyth County - 4453 Lee Highway, Marion, VA 24354 - 276.782.9300
Washington County - 4453 Lee Highway, Marion, VA 24354 - 276.676.0700
Wythe County - 4453 Lee Highway, Marion, VA 24354 - 276.228.RIDE
Senior Services Offices
Main Office - 4453 Lee Highway, Marion, VA 24354 - 276.783.8157, 800.541.0933 (toll free), 276.783.3003 (fax)
City of Galax - 1117 E. Stuart Drive, Galax, VA 24333 - 276.236.5228, 276.236.4700 (fax)
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