SEPTEMBER 2018
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It’s National Senior Center Month and the FSC has a packed program of things to do!
Useful, local services you may need are just a phone call away.
Need a place to cool down when temperatures soar? Visit one of these Tri-City Cooling Centers.
HOME MATCH A NEW IDEA FOR HOUSING
Do you have an extra room in your home? Are you looking for an affordable place to live? Covia, a nonprofit providing housing and services for older adults, is excited to partner with the City of Fremont to assume management of the successful shared housing program previously offered by HIP Housing. Home Match will continue to assist home seekers who work, live, or go to school in Fremont by matching them with home providers in Fremont, Newark, or Union City. Our program is open to participants of any age.
Through Home Match, home providers receive monthly rent income and/or an exchange of services to provide help with things such as grocery shopping, pet care, or transportation. Home seekers benefit from affordable rent and an established community. Both benefit from companionship. Covia’s Home Match staff looks forward to building relationships with community partners to offer a solution to meet the escalating Bay Area housing crisis. For more information, please contact Home Match at 510.574.2173.
510.790.6600 www.fremont.gov/seniorcenter /FremontSeniorCenter seniorcenter@fremont.gov
Fremont Senior Center Closed in Observance of Labor Day Monday September 3 September is National Senior Center Month. Check out all of our special events planned for you. Come down and enjoy! Events with an *asterik are part of our monthly celebration. Zumba Demo* Monday September 10 1—2pm
Whether it’s singing, dancing, playing an instrument or stand up comedy we want to see it. Showcase your talent! Contact 510.790.6600 to participate. Friends and family are encouraged to attend. FSC Trivia Game* Tuesday September 25 1.30—2.30pm Two teams will be competing to see who has the most knowledge about the Fremont Senior Center. One team will be comprised of volunteers/staff and the other team will be comprised of Senior Center members. Please join us for this entertaining afternoon of knowledge. Cheers to 25 Years—Silver Legacy: Seniors’ Night Out Friday October 5 Double Tree by Hilton Newark 5—8.30pm
We offer a great Zumba class for all levels here at the Fremont Senior Center. Come in to see this free demo from our Zumba Instructor, Marie Magsakay. Zumba classes are great for your health and help you stay active and feeling young. If you enjoy the demo you can sign up for the next session! September Birthday Party Luau* Friday September 14 1—2pm Entertainment will be provided by Na Kupuna Hau’oli (The Happy Seniors) performing traditional Luau. Everyone is welcome, even if it is not your birthday! Free cake and ice-cream will be given to all attendees and all those celebrating a September birthday receive a FREE gift. Sponsored by Roses’ Mortuary, the Builders Fund and the Garden Club. FSC’s Got Talent!* Friday September 21 2—4pm Do you have a special talent you’d like to perform? Come be part of the talent show at the Fremont Senior Center. P.02 | 09.18 AGE-FRIENDLY FREMONT
THE PLACES YOU WILL GO! Sign up at the front desk or call us at 510.790.6600
DAY TRIPS Luther Burbank Gardens & Charles Schultz Museum Thursday September 27 $87 members $92 non-members Apple Hill Tuesday October 23 $73 members $78 non-members Jackson Rancheria Tuesday November 6 $32 members $37 non-members EXTENDED TRIPS (Provided by Collette Tours) Explore Tuscany (Italy) April 25—May 3, 2019 Japan (Cultural Treasures) April 25—May 3, 2019
The annual fundraiser for the Tri City Elder Coalition’s Personal Urgent Need Fund is celebrating 25 years. Cost to attend or sponsor a senior is $85. We’re looking for Community members willing to sponsor and/or escort homebound and frail seniors who don’t get out much. Live entertainment, a picture booth, prizes and dinner will be highlights of the night. Any Seniors (55+) who want to attend can purchase a ticket. Seniors who need sponsorship will be put on a list. We will match up any senior who needs transportation and/or sponsorship. Contact SNO Chair, Linette Young at SeniorsNightOut@comcast.net Deadline is Thursday, September 20th.
America’s Music Cities October 6—13, 2019
Fremont Senior Center membership is now $32 for residents and $42 for non-residents. Members are granted discounts on meals, trips, and classes and help support a center that provides a large array of services to adult 55+. Become a member today!
ARE YOU A MEMBER OR A SENIOR CENTER PATRON? Senior Center Orientation Wednesday September 12 10.30—11.30am WIng B If you are a new member, existing member or just curious about the Fremont Senior Center this Welcome Orientation is just for you! Stop by the front desk during office hours or call us at 510.790.6600 and reserve your space today. Receive a tour and learn all about the vibrant center.
THE CANYON BAND
The Canyon Band has been playing at the Fremont Senior Center for over 20 years and has been together 25 years. Tim, Bill, Russ and Tony enjoy playing music that the audience can dance to. Stop by on the 2nd Thursday of each month to hear them play everything from 20’s to the 80’s; rock a billy, rock and roll and some country and western.
APPOINTMENTS AND SERVICES Sign up at the front desk or call us at 510.790.6600. All services are held in the Service Office (unless indicated otherwise).
In need of groceries and want to save money?
TCV Food Bank (Tri City Volunteers) makes it convenient for adults 55+and brings the groceries to the senior center the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at 1:30pm. No proof of income is required, just show up and get a number. Fresh produce, baked goods, cereal and protein are given out “farmer’s market style”. Eat healthy and save some money at the same time! Please note: Maximum number served is 100 people.
HEALTH Blood Pressure & Glucose Checks Every Tuesday and Thursday 9am—12pm Cholesterol* 9/4 — 1st Tuesday of each month 8.10—11.15am Vision Screening 9/12 — 2nd Wednesday of each month 9am—12pm Diabetes Management* 9/19 — 3rd Wednesday of each month 10—11am Dental Screening 9/11 — 2nd Tuesday of each month 8.10—11.15am Foot Care Screening* 9/5 — 1st Wednesday of each month 8.30am—12pm Tri-City Mobile Health Clinic Every Tuesday 8am—2pm Caregiver Counseling 9/14 and 9/28 2nd and 4th Friday of each month 9.30—11am
TRANSPORTATION Senior Clipper Cards (Please bring proof of age document) 9/13 — 2nd Thursday of each month 10m—11am Paratransit and Subsidized Taxi Services 9/13 — 2nd Thursday of each month 11am—12pm
Travel Training Workshop* 9/10 and 9/11 — 9am—12pm Learn how to ride buses and BART in this 2 day workshop
LEGAL Estate Planning* 9/20 — 3rd Thursday of each month 9.40—10.40am HICAP Health Insurance Counseling* 9/6 and 9/20 — 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month and 9/10 and 9/24 — 2nd and 4th Monday of each month 1—3pm Legal Assistance for Seniors* No Sept. appt. *typically — 1st Monday 10am—12pm
BEAUTY Ladies Hairdresser* 9/10 — 2nd Monday of each month 10.30am—12pm
NUTRITION
(This service does not take place in the Service Office — Food will be distributed in the covered Courtyard area of Wing B until further notice.) TCV Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry 9/13 and 9/27 — 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month 1.30pm * Requires appointment or registration
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LUNCH Monday — Friday Served at 12 PM Member: $5 Non Member: $7 All ages welcome!
TICKETS SOLD
FIRST-COME, FIRST SERVED NO REFUNDS, NO EXCHANGES
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40086 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont, CA 94538. Ph: 510.790.6600
BREAKFAST Frozen Meals When Available: M, T, Th, F: 9.30—10.30am, 1—2pm 2/$5 — Regular Meals 2/$7 — Special Meals
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Monday—Friday Served 8—9.30am Member: $4 Non Member: $5
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Beef Tri-tip and Pork Ribs with Barbeque Sauce, Baked Potato, Steamed Green Beans, Spinach Salad and Bread
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Potato Crusted Pollock with Dill Tarter Sauce, Saffron Rice Pilaf, Cauliflower and Carrots, Salad and Dinner Roll
Minestrone Soup, Chicken Alfredo Pasta, Seasonal Steamed Vegetables, Garlic Bread and Caeser Salad
Pork Cutlets with Lemon Caper Sauce, Roasted Red Potatoes, Green Beans, Garden Salad and Dinner Roll
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$6/$8 Grilled Teriyaki Salmon, Steamed Green Beans and Red Peppers, Brown Rice Pilaf, Asian Coleslaw and a Fortune Cookie
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$6/$8 Beef Fajitas with Roasted Onions and Bell Peppers, Spanish Rice, Black Beans, Sour Cream, Pico De Gallo, Gaucamole, Tortilla and Salad
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Grilled Rosemary Chicken Breast with Mushroom Lemon Sauce, Yellow Squash and Zucchini, Wild Rice, Garden Salad and Bread
Pineapple Glazed Pork Loin, Scallion Fried Rice, Sesame Scented Green Beans, Salad and Bread
Mediterranean Chicken with Kalamata Olives and Feta Cheese, Creamy Orzo Pasta, Oven Roasted Cauliflower, Salad and Bread
Shredded Spanish Pork, Spanish Rice, Black Beans, Cheese, Sour Cream, Cabbage and Red Onion Slaw, Flour Tortilla
Apricot-Leek Chicken, Creamy Polenta, Roasted Asparagus, Salad and House Baked Focaccia
$6/$8 Braised Lamb Shanks, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Brussel Sprouts, Salad and Fresh Baked Biscuits
Chicken and Linguisa Pasta Bake, Pea and Pearl Onions, LemonThyme Caesar Salad and Garlic Focaccia Bread
Filipino Chicken Adobo, Steamed Jasmine Rice, Sauteed Bok Choy, Cucumber Tomato Salad, Leche Flan Dessert
Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs, Chef’s Vegetable Blend, Caeser Salad and Garlic Bread
Chef’s Meatloaf with Brown Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, Salad and Bread
Ground Turkey Taco Salad with Rice, Beans, Lettuce, Cheese, Tomatoes, Olives, Tortilla Chips and Salsa
Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya, Steamed Rice, Roasted Bell Peppers and Mushrooms, Black Eyed Pea Salad and Garlic Bread
Fish and Chips Clam Chowder, Oven Fried Battered Cod, Golden Fries, Steamed Broccoli and Carrots, Coleslaw and Bread
MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO AVAILABILITY OF FOODS.
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To Go’s must be called in by 11.00am Special dietary requests (i.e. vegetarian) must be called into the Chef by 10.30am. We accept cash, checks and major credit cards Taking food home with you is done at your own risk. Please be sure to eat within 30 min. or refrigerate.
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Information about useful, local resources that you or a friend may need. COMMUNITY INFORMATION
HOUSING
COF Senior HelpLine afs@fremont.gov
510.574.2041
Community Ambassador Program for Seniors (CAPS) www.capseniors.org
510.574.2055
Area Agency on Aging I&R
510.577.3530
DEMENTIA—SPECIFIC SUPPORT Alzheimer’s Services of the East Bay www.aseb.org
510.656.1329
COF Family Caregiver Support
510.574.2041
Alzheimer’s Association
800.272.3900
Bay Area Community Services (BACS) 510.613.0330 www.bayareacs.org/adult-day-programs Stanford/VA Alzheimer’s Center www.med.stanford.edu/svalz
650.858.3915
EMPLOYMENT AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
COF Office of Housing Assistance
510.494.4500
COVIA Shared Housing Program
510.574.2173
Fremont Landlord/Tenant Support
510.574.2270
COF Rent Review Program
510.733.4945
Habitat for Humanity Home Repair
510.803.3388
OUTDOOR SPACES AND BUILDING COF Recreation & Services
510.790.5541
East Bay Regional Park System
888.327.2757
TRANSPORTATION Transportation Helpline 510.574.2053 (for paratransit, taxi, travel training, etc.) LIFE ElderCare VIP Rides www.lifeeldercare.org
510.894.0370
Drivers for Survivors http://driversforsurvivors.org
510.579.0535
East Bay Paratransit www.eastbayparatransit.org
510.287.5000
VOLUNTEER AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
SparkPoint Fremont
510.574.2020 510.745.1400
COF Senior Center www.fremont.gov/seniorcenter
510.790.6600
Fremont Library Programs www.aclibrary.org/fremont
510.794.3669
City of Newark Senior Center senior.center@newark.org
510.578.4840
Economic Development Department www.edd.ca.gov Senior Employment Program
510.238.3535
Union City Senior Center 510.489.6629 ruggieriseniorcenter@unioncity.org
HEALTH AND WELLNESS COF Care Coordination and 510.574.2041 Support Services Medicare and Insurance Counseling (HICAP)
510.839.0393
LIFE ElderCare Meals & Fall Prevention 510.574.2090 www.lifeeldercare.org
Life ElderCare Friendly Visitors www.lifeeldercare.org
510.894.0370
CityServe Compassion Network www.compassionnetwork.org
510.796.7378
SOCIAL PARTICIPATION AND INCLUSION Senior Center Without Walls 877.797.7299 www.seniorcenterwithoutwalls.org COF You Are Not Alone (YANA)
510.790.6691
COF = City of Fremont
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VOLUNTEERS! Front Desk Volunteers Needed If you have a friendly and helpful attitude this is the volunteer opportunity for you! Duties include clerical work, helping at the window and answering phones. The shifts we are in need of are: Monday’s 8—11am, Wednesday’s 12—3pm, Thursday’s 9am—12pm or Friday’s 12—3pm. Contact Nick Jordan for more info at 510.790.6600 or email njordan@fremont.gov
Kitchen Volunteers Needed at the Lake Side Cafe Love working around food, staying busy and being around adults 55+? If so, come help with meal preparation, serving food, cleaning off tables and loading the dishwasher. Get a complimentary meal and a discount on additional plates. Pick up a volunteer application today! Contact David Lee for more info at 510.790.6600 or email dlee@fremont.gov
FREMONT GIVES Support the Personal Urgent Need Fund for Seniors! While our cover story talks about housing alternatives, we also know that being able to weather – and afford – small emergencies often makes the difference in being able to stay housed. Our Personal
Urgent Need (PUN) Fund helps seniors resolve unexpected home expenses, an inability to pay a utility bill, or other emergency expenses during a time of crisis. Can you give $25 – or more – to support the PUN Fund? Please also plan to attend the upcoming 25th
anniversary Seniors Night Out (see page 2), which also benefits the PUN Fund. Donate online at www.fremont. gov/SeniorCenter, or contact John Nguyen-Cleary at 510.574.2049 or jnguyen-cleary@fremont.gov to discuss other giving opportunities.
LOCAL COOLING CENTERS
Need a place to cool down when temperatures soar? Visit any of these Tri-City Cooling Centers. The complete list can be found online at www.fremont.gov/CoolingCenters
SENIOR CENTERS Fremont Senior Center 510.790.6600 40086 Paseo Padre Pkwy. Fremont M-F 8-5 Ruggieri Senior Center 510.675.5495 33997 Alvarado-Niles Rd. Union City M-Th 8-5, F 8-4 Newark Senior Center 510.578.4840 7401 Enterprise Dr. Newark M-F 9-3 LIBRARIES Fremont Main Library 510.745.1401 2400 Stevenson Blvd. Fremont M-T 1-9, W 12-6, Th-F 11-6, Sat 10-5 Sun 1-5
Centerville Library 510.795.2629 3801 Nicolet Ave. Fremont Tu 1-8, Th 11-6, Sat 10-5
ADDITIONAL COOLING CENTERS
Irvington Library 510.795.2631 41825 Greenpark Dr. Fremont W 10-5
Holly Community Center 510.675.5601 31600 Alvarado Blvd. Union City M,T,Th,F 9-12 and 1-4, W 9-12 and 1.30-5 *Closed every other Friday
Union City Library 510.745.1464 34007 Alvarado Niles Rd. Union City M 10-6, T 1-8, W 10-8 Th 1-8 F 2-6 Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5, Newark Library 510.795.2627 6300 Civic Terrace Ave. Newark M, T 12-8, W, Th 10-6, Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5
Family Resource Center 510.574.2000 39155 Liberty St. Fremont M-F 8-5
Union City Sports Center 510.675.5808 31224 Union City Blvd. Union City M-F 5:30am-9pm, Sat/Sun 7-3 Kennedy Youth Center 510.675.5329 1333 Decoto Road Union City M-F* 9-12 and 1-6 *Closed every other Friday
Note: Most government buildings are closed on holidays so call ahead before traveling.
The City of Fremont does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you need an accommodation please contact the Human Services Department at 510.524.2050