Age-Friendly Fremont Newsletter, February 2023

The National Institute on Aging states that participating in arts activities may be linked to improving cognitive function and memory, while improving one’s self-esteem and well-being. Now is the time to join a music class, join a theater production, dance your socks off, or participate in a creative writing workshop.

Twelve Senior Centers in San Francisco studied 400 older adults who participated in a weekly choir program and found reduced feelings of loneliness and increased interest in life.

Peruse the Age Well Center’s Class Schedule inside on pages 3,4,7 and 8, for opportunities to explore the arts lover in you! The AWC’s offer ballroom line dancing, ukulele jam groups, an Ikebana flower arranging class, and creative writing — just to name a few! Do you have a creative talent to share? If so, please stop by or call today to become an instructor.

Speaking of the arts, the Olive Hyde Art Gallery is currently featuring art by Dotti Cichon through March 18th, 2023. Her unique, thought provoking artwork, has been exhibited throughout North America and regions in Europe. It elicits thinking about environmental issues of global importance and touches the human psyche.

Take the time to visit the Olive Hyde Art Gallery, located at 123 Washington Blvd in Fremont Thursday—Sunday for free, from noon to 5p.m.

Age Well Centers are closed February 20 in observance of Presidents Day

16th Annual Crab Feed

Friday February 17

Drive Thru 12.00—1.00pm or Dine In 6.00—8.00pm Age Well Center at Lake Elizabeth

Last call for the crab feed! Enjoy succulent crab with all the fixings. It’s sure to be a good time and all of the proceeds support the Age Well Center at Lake Elizabeth. Tickets on sale now for $75.00. Call 510.790.6600 for more information.

Celebrating Diversity Circle

First and Third Wednesday

February 1 and 15 10.00am—12.30pm Wing A Street Side FREE

Come and make new friends, show your PRIDE or become an ally by joining Celebrating Diversity Circle. The group meets twice a month for inspiring lectures, discussion, currents events, film, music and LGBTQ+ topics.

Ride On Tri-City Travel Training Workshop

Monday and Tuesday February 6 and 7 9.00am—12.00pm Wing B Park Side FREE

Join this FREE travel training workshop and get a Clipper card with $15 in cash value. Through classroom instruction and a field outing on bus and BART, participants learn how to plan trips, pay fares using Clipper Card, transfer between bus and BART, and other useful tips for using transit safely. Pre-registration is required. Contact Ride-On Tri-City! at 510.574.2053 or rideontricity@fremont.gov to register.

Clear Captions Tabling

Tuesday February 7

11.00am—1.00pm Lobby

Do you have trouble hearing on the phone? With CLEAR CAPTIONS phones you’ll SEE what your callers say. This federally funded no-cost program provides caption phones and caption apps for iPhone and iPad and even home phone lines if necessary to individuals with hearing loss. It makes communication much easier and more efficient. It also boosts and strengthens the cognitive ability of the brain so the connectivity does not slow down!

Family Caregiver Film Series Presents: “Hello, My Name Is Doris” Friday February 24 11.00am—1.00pm 3300 Capitol Ave, Fremont FREE

Join the Family Caregiver Support Program for a free viewing of “Hello, My Name is Doris”. After a lifetime of being a caregiver who was mostly overlooked and ignored, Doris finds her world turned upside down by a handsome new co-worker. This film is a witty and compassionate late-life coming–of–age story that will make you cheer and think about possibilities in life. Registration required. For more information or questions please e-mail fsharifi@fremont.gov or call 510.574.2035.

Spring Class Registration Begins March 1

Beginning March 1 register for the Spring session that begins in April! Don’t forget to sign up for your favorite Age Well Centers Classes. If there is limited space, members receive priority. If you are interested in volunteering to be an instructor of a new class in the future, email: agewellcenters@fremont.gov or call 510.790.6600 or 510.742.7540.

EXTENDED TRAVEL WITH COLLETTE TOURS

*Trips are subject to change. For questions call our front desk at 510.790.6600.

Shades of Ireland July 21—30, 2023

From history-filled Dublin to the rolling green hills and dramatic coast, experience Ireland’s charms on a journey through the Emerald Isle.

To register for any of the programs at the Age Well Center at Lake Elizabeth go to: city.fremont.gov/awcclasses Need help or have questions? Email Nick Jordan at njordan@fremont.gov or call 510.790.6602

MONDAY NO CLASSES FEBRUARY 20

Billiards/Pool Pool Room 8.00am—3.00pm Drop-In Free

Ping Pong Wing A/PS 8.15—10.30am N/A Free Hatha Yoga* Zoom 9.00—10.00am Jana Sokale $28 (m) $48 (n)

Happy Stitcher’s Club Wing B/SS 9.00am—12.00pm Amy Alvelais Free Travel Training (Feb 6) Wing A/PS 9.00am—12.00pm Pamela Gutierrez Free

Harmonica Group Carlton Sr. Living 11.00am—12.00pm N/A Free

Happy Ballroom Dance FCC 1.00—3.00pm Li Ying Wu Free Beginning Zumba* Wing A 2.30—3.30pm Marie Magsakay $40 (m) $60 (n)

TUESDAY

Billiards/Pool Pool Room 8.00am—3.00pm Drop-In Free

Yuanji Dance FCC 9.00—11.00am Su-Yen Wang $60 (m) $80(n)

Zumba Gold* Wing A 8.30—9.30am Marie Magsakay $52 (m) $72 (n)

Creative Writing Wing B/PS 10.00am—12.00pm Elaine Rodgers Free

Needle Crafts Wing B 1.00—3.00pm Debbie Haigler Free Comfort & Joy Ukulele Wing A 1.30—3.00pm Kay Ng Free

WEDNESDAY

Billiards/Pool Pool Room 8.00am—3.00pm Drop-In Free Folk Dance Social Wing B 9.00—10.30am N/A Free Let’s Keep It Moving* Zoom 10.30—11.30am Pat Tchang $52 (m) $72 (n)

Art Social Group Wing A/PS 1.00—3.00pm Aurelia Martinez Free Caregiver Support Group Wing B/PS 11.00—12.30pm Frishta Sharifi Free Hatha Yoga* Zoom 3.00—4.00pm Jana Sokale $42 (m) $62 (n)

THURSDAY

Billiards/Pool Pool Room 8.00am—3.00pm Drop-In Free Creative Writing Zoom 10.00am—12.00pm Elaine Rodgers & Justin Go Free Book Club Panera on Mowry 10.45—11.45am Asha Sachdeva Free (Third Thursday 2/16)

Mahjong Wing B 11.00am—2.00pm Mae Xavier Free Ping Pong Wing A/PS 12.00—3.00pm N/A Free Happy Ballroom Dance FCC 1.00—3.00pm Li Ying Wu Free

FRIDAY

Program Location Time

Instructor

Fee

Billiards/Pool Pool Room 8.00am—3.00pm Drop-In Free Yuanji Dance FCC 9.00—11.00am Teresa Lee $60 (m) $80 (n)

Tai Chi for Arthritis* Wing B/Zoom 9.30—10.30am Joey Tchang $52 (m) $72 (n)

Let’s Keep It Moving* Wing B/Zoom 10.30—11.30am Pat Tchang $52 (m) $72 (n) Needle Crafts Wing B 1.00—3.00pm Debbie Haigler Free

(m)= member (n)= non-member

Los Cerritos Community Center

FEB 2023 (m)= member (n)= non-member

FEB 2023 CLASSES

3377 Alder Avenue Fremont CA 94536

LOS CERRITOS NO CLASS FEBRUARY 20

Program Day Time Instructor Fee

Zumba Gold* Monday 11.00am—12.00pm Marie Magsakay $40 (m) $60 (n)

To register for any of the programs at the Los Cerritos Community Center go to: city.fremont.gov/awcclasses Need help or have questions? Email Nick Jordan at njordan@fremont.gov or call 510.790.6602

FISA (Fremont Indian Seniors Association)

February 7 and 21

10.00am—1.00pm Wing A

First and Third Tuesday of each month

Celebrating Diversity Circle

February 1 and 15

10.00am—12.30pm Wing A/SS

First and Third Wednesday of each month

Afghan Elderly Association

Wednesdays

1.30pm Multipurpose Room

Every Wednesday

Garden Club

February 3

1.00—2.30pm Wing A and Zoom

First Friday of each month Email: srcentergardenclub@gmail.com for Zoom link.

INSAF (Indo American Seniors)

February 14 and 28

10.00am—1.00pm Wing A Second and Fourth Tuesday of each month

East Indian Senior Group February 14 and 28 1.15—3.00pm Wing B/SS

Second and Fourth Tuesday of each month

Chinese Social Club

February 10

10.00am—3.00pm Wing A Second Friday of each month

Muslim Support Network

February 27

11.00am—2.15pm Wing A

Fourth Monday of each month

Senior Commission Meeting February 24 9.30—11.00am Wing A Fourth Friday of each month

LUNCH

Regular Meals

Members: $6.00

Non Members: $8.00

Special Meals Members: $7.00

Non Members: $9.00

To Go Meals: 12.30 pickup $0.50 more

FEBRUARY

LUNCH SERVICE BEGINS AT 12 NOON | ENDS AT 12.30PM

FROZEN

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2

LIMITED SEATING

FIRST–COME, FIRST SERVED NO REFUNDS, NO EXCHANGES ALL AGES WELCOME DINE IN & TO GO

6

Artichoke Spinach

Ground Turkey Meatloaf, Brown Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Vegetables, Garden Spinach Salad and a Soft Roll

7

8

Sweet & Sour Pork w/Pineapple & Red Peppers, Garlic Fried Rice, Stir Fry Vegetables, Pork Egg Roll and a Fortune Cookie

9

3 Black History Month

Southern Style Chicken w/Creole Mustard Sauce, Ham Hock Collard Greens, Mac & Cheese, Cheddar Cornbread and Coleslaw

10 $7/$9

13

Spaghetti & Turkey Meatballs w/ Basil Parmesan Marinara, Steamed Vegetables, Caesar Salad and Garlic Bread

Chicken Breast, Pearl Cous Cous, Roasted Cauliflower, Spinach Salad and a Roll 20

Closed in Observance of Presidents Day 27

Grilled Lemon

Chicken Breast w/ Housemade Citrus Cream Sauce, Wild Rice, Garlic Butter Green Beans & Almonds & Dessert

Cobb Salad w/ Roasted Turkey, Boiled Egg, Tomato, Bacon, Cheese, Cucumber, Iceberg Lettuce and Chicken Tortilla Soup

14 Birthday Celebration $7/$9

Garlic Shrimp Scampi w/Linguini Pasta, Creamy Spinach Sauce, Vegetables, Caesar Salad, Garlic Bread, Birthday Dessert 21

Chicken Parmesan w/Marinara Sauce, Penne Pasta, Steamed Vegetables, Caesar Salad and Garlic Bread 28

Shredded Spanish Pork Posole, Spanish Rice Pilaf, Cumin Black Beans, Tossed Green Salad and a Corn Tortilla

Cheese Manicotti w/Ground Turkey Ragou Sauce, Steamed Vegetables, Tossed Green Salad, Toasted Garlic Bread 15

Shredded Spanish Pork, Cilantro Rice Pilaf, Cumin Black Beans, Guacamole, Sour Cream, Chopped Romaine and Flour Tortilla 22

Roasted Pork Tenderloin, Cinnamon Spiced Applesauce, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Steamed Vegetables, Salad and Bread & Butter

Spiral Sliced Ham w/Pineapple Glaze, Mushroom Stuffing, Steamed Green Beans, Cranberry Sauce, Salad and a Roll

16 Brown Bag To-Go

Oven Roasted Turkey Sandwich w/Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato & Pickle, Macaroni Salad, Fresh Fruit and Potato Chips All meals are To-Go 23

Roasted Turkey Breast, Brown Gravy, Cornbread Stuffing, Vegetables, Cranberry Sauce, Green Salad, Bread & Butter

Roasted Tri Tip Beef w/BBQ Sauce, Loaded Mashed Potatoes, Steamed Vegetables, Tossed Green Salad and a Soft Roll

17 No Lunch Service Today

Prepping for Crab Feed

24

Salisbury Steak w/ Housemade Mushroom Onion Gravy, Garlic Butter Corn, Peas and Brownie Dessert

Meals can be reserved and membership can be purchased on ActiveNet at: city.fremont.gov/awcclasses or call 510.790.6600

Please Note: 1 meal per person per day may be purchased. The meal can be either Dine-In or To-Go, not both.

MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO AVAILABILITY OF FOODS.

• MUST BE present and eat on site for “dine-in” meals.

• Special dietary requests i.e. vegetarian, etc. MUST BE called into the chef no later than 24 hours in advance.

• Please be sure to eat meals taken home within 30 min. or refrigerate.

Age Well Center at South Fremont

Age Well Centers are closed February 20 in observance of Presidents Day

California Connect Presents: Android Training Class

Monday February 6

10.00am—12.00pm Conference Room

Join this class to learn how to operate basic functions on your smartphone. You will be able to make your smartphone louder, send or receive text messages, connect to Bluetooth devices and much more! Space is limited.

Fremont Police Department Fraud Prevention Presentation

Tuesday Feb 7

10.00am—12.00pm Small Act Room

Fremont Police Department patrol officers will provide an overview of how to prevent fraud, common fraud tactics and recent fraud trends. You will learn what to do if you are a victim of fraud and receive resources related to fraud.

AARP Driver Safety

Thursday February 9 & 16

8.30am—12.30pm Conference Room

Discover proven driving methods to help keep you and your loved ones safe on the road. Class consists of two sessions and attendance may allow you to save money on your car insurance. Completion of both class sessions is required. Check or money order (made out to AARP) will be collected on the first day of class. Class fee is $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-AARP members. Register today and become a better driver!

Valentine’s Day Celebration

Tuesday February 14

11.00am—1.00pm

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at our Center! Enjoy a special meal (available for purchase) and a dynamic performance by the Hula class dancers. Seating begins at 11.00am followed by a dance

performance at 11.30am. Bring your loved one or those that make you feel special! Please dress in red and white to commemorate the sweetest day of the year.

Free Haircuts

10.00am—12:00pm

Esther Hong, cosmetologist, will offer free haircuts for Valentine’s Day. Hair washing will not be included, please come with your hair washed. Haircuts will be offered on a first come, first served basis. Look fabulous and feel fantastic on Valentine’s Day!

Technology Class

iPhone Accessibility, Alerts, Privacy and Wallet

Tuesday February 21

10.00—11.30am Conference Room

Learn how to keep the data on your iPhone private! Join this class and learn how to set up your phone to work the way you want and need it to. Enroll today!

Bocce Ball Tournament

Sons in Retirment vs AWCSF

Thursday February 23 10.00am—12.00pm Bocce Ball Court

The Age Well Center at South Fremont will be holding its first Bocce Ball tournament! Please join us to cheer on your favorite team. Players have been refining their skill and are excited to compete in the tournament. May the best team win! Rain will cancel the tournament.

Google Applications

Starts Wednesday March 8 & 22 1.00—3.00pm Conference Room

Learn how to use the applications

that Google offers for free. Google applications can be run on chrome books, windows computers, tablets, and on Apple and Android devices. This class is a two-session class. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own devices (laptop, Apple or Android devices). Class format will be lecture with demonstration and handouts. Enroll today!

To register for any of the programs at the Age Well Center South Fremont go to: city.fremont.gov/awcclasses Need help or have questions? Call Martha Torrez at 510.742.7540 or email mtorrez@fremont.gov

FEB 2023

MONDAY NO CLASSES FEBRUARY 20

Program Location Time Instructor Fee

Bocce Ball

Bocce Ball Court 8.00am—3.00pm Drop-In Free

Ping Pong Large Act Rm 8.00—9.45am Drop-In Free ESL Small Act Rm 9.30am-12.00pm Fremont Adult School Free

Android Training Class Conference Rm 10.00am—12.00pm Crystal Lin Free (Feb 6)

Yoga* (Feb 27) Large Rm/Zoom 10.15—11.15am Sobha Sundderajan $42 (m) $62 (n) Hula Dance* Large Act Rm 11.30am—12.30pm Janice Sung $31.50 (m) $51.50(n) (No class Feb 6 & 20)

Ballroom Line Dancing* Large Act Rm 1.00—3.00pm Rosa Chan $35 (m) $55 (n) Tabletop Game Day Multipurpose Rm 1.30—3.00pm Drop-In Free

TUESDAY

Program Location Time Instructor Fee

Bocce Ball Bocce Ball Court 8.00am—10.30am Drop-In Free

1:1 Smartphone Assist MPR 8.00—9.30am Ash Weerpass Free (Feb 14 & 28)

1:1 Apple Device Assist Service Rm 2 9.30am - 12:00pm Yi-Bin Huang Free (Feb 7 & 21)

Learn how to register Conference Rm 10.00—11.00am HS Staff Free for classes & lunch (Feb 7)

Tech Class — iPhone Conference Rm 10.00—11.30am John Fancher Free Accessibility, Alerts, Privacy and Wallet (Feb 21)

Smartphone Class Conference Rm 10.00am—12.00pm Huang/Weerpass Free (Feb 14 & 28)

Bocce Ball Class Bocce Ball Court 11.00am—12.00pm David Mayer Free International Folk Dance* Large Rm/Zoom 11.00am—1.00pm Rebecca Tsai $45.50 (m) $65.50 (n) Bocce Ball Bocce Ball Court 12.30—3.00pm Drop-In Free Microsoft Windows Small Act Rm 1.00–3:00pm Boomer/Weerpass Free (Feb 14 & 28)

To register for any of the classes at the Age Well Center South Fremont go to: city.fremont.gov/awcclasses Need help or have questions? Call Martha Torrez at 510.742.7540 or email mtorrez@fremont.gov

FEB 2023

WEDNESDAY

Program Location Time

Instructor Fee

Bocce Ball Court 8.00am—3.00pm Drop-In Free Ping Pong Large Act Rm 8.00—9.45am Drop-In Free ESL Small Act Rm 9.30am-12.00pm Fremont Adult School Free

Bocce Ball

Introduction to Ikebana* Zoom 10.00—11.00am Bia Ades $45.50 (m) $65.50 (n)

Zumba Gold* Large Rm/Zoom 11.30am—12.30pm Toni Perrina $45.50 (m) $65.50 (n)

THURSDAY

Program

Location Time Instructor Fee

Bocce Ball Court 8.00—10.30am Drop-In Free Bocce Ball Class Bocce Ball Court 11.00am—12.00pm David Mayer Free International Folk Dance* Large Act Rm 11.15am—1.00pm Rebecca Tsai $45.50 (m) $65.50 (n) (In Mandarin)

Bocce Ball

Bocce Ball Bocce Ball Court 12.30—3.00pm Drop-In Free Beacon Care Home Crafts Small Act Rm 1.15—2.15pm Louise Ryoo Free Mahjong Multipurpose Rm 1.15—3.00pm Drop-In Free Ping Pong Large Act Rm 1.15—3.00pm Drop-In Free

FRIDAY

Program Location Time Instructor Fee

Ping Pong Large Act Rm 8.00—10.00am Drop-In Free Knitting (Mandarin) Conference Rm 9.45—10.45am Drop-In Free Sons in Retirement Bocce Ball Court 10.00am—12.00pm Jerry Halligan Free Bocce Ball Game

Aloha Vibes Small Act Rm/Zoom 10.30am—12.30pm Lim/Wong Free Bocce Ball Bocce Ball Court 12.30—3.00pm Drop-In Free Fiber Arts* Small Act Rm 1.00—3.00pm EG Pickron $45.50 (m) $65.50 (n)

Indian Social Group in Hindi (Feb 2 & 16) 10.00am—12.45pm Small Act Room First and Third Thursday of each month

Gujarati Fremont Group (Feb 10 & 24 ) 10.15am—1.30pm Large Act Room Second and Fourth Friday of each month

LUNCH

Regular Meals

Members: $6.00

Non Members: $8.00

Special Meals

Members: $7.00

Non Members: $9.00

To Go Meals: 12.30 pickup $0.50 more

FEBRUARY

47111 Mission Falls Court, Fremont, CA 94539

LUNCH SERVICE BEGINS AT 12 NOON | ENDS AT 12.30PM

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2

LIMITED SEATING FIRST–COME, FIRST SERVED NO REFUNDS, NO EXCHANGES ALL AGES WELCOME DINE IN & TO GO

3 $7/$9

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Roasted Pork Tenderloin, Cinnamon Applesauce, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Steamed Vegetables, Salad and Bread & Butter

13

Chicken Parmesan w/Marinara Sauce, Penne Pasta, Steamed Vegetables, Caesar Salad and Garlic Bread

7

Vegetarian Chana Masala, Saffron Basmati Rice, Roasted Cauliflower, Tossed Green Salad and Toasted Flat Bread

14 Valentine’s Day $7/$9

Garlic Shrimp Scampi w/Linguini Pasta, Creamy Spinach Sauce, Vegetables, Caesar Salad, Garlic Bread, & Dessert 21

Cheese Manicotti w/Ground Turkey Ragou Sauce, Steamed Vegetables, Tossed Green Salad, Toasted Garlic Bread 28

Crispy Ground Turkey Tacos w/ Lettuce, Tomatoes & Cheese, Spanish Rice, Refried Beans, Tossed Green Salad

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Roasted Turkey Breast, Brown Gravy, Cornbread Stuffing, Vegetables, Cranberry Sauce, Green Salad, Bread & Butter 15

Shredded Spanish Pork, Cilantro Rice Pilaf, Cumin Black Beans, Guacamole, Sour Cream, Chopped Romaine and Flour Tortilla 22

Shredded Chicken Enchiladas, Spanish Rice, Pinto Beans, Sour Cream, Guacamole, Mild Salsa and Green Salad

Sweet & Sour Pork w/Pineapple & Red Peppers, Garlic Fried Rice, Stir Fry Vegetables, Pork Egg Roll and a Fortune Cookie

Sauteed Chicken Fajitas w/Onions & Peppers, Spanish Rice, Pinto Beans, Mild Sals, Romaine Salad and Tortillas

Oven Baked Chicken Teriyaki, Fried Rice, Asian Stir Fry Vegetables, Pot Sticker, Spinach Salad and a Fortune Cookie

9

Bill’s Tuna Melt Sandwich, Oven Baked Tator Tots, Steamed Vegetables, Green Salad and Fresh Fruit

16

Artichoke Spinach Chicken Breast, Pearl CousCous, Roasted Cauliflower, Spinach Salad and a Roll

23

Spiral Sliced Ham w/Pineapple Glaze, Mushroom Stuffing, Steamed Green Beans, Cranberry Sauce, Salad and a Roll

Coconut Crusted Tilapia w/Ginger Soy Apricot Sauce, Rice Pilaf, Roasted Vegetables, Tropical Slaw and a Roll

10 Birthday Celebration $7/$9

Roasted Tri Tip Beef w/BBQ Sauce, Loaded Mashed Potatoes, Steamed Vegetables, Tossed Green Salad, Soft Roll, Birthday Dessert

17 Brown Bag To-Go

Oven Roasted Turkey Sandwich w/Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato & Pickle, Macaroni Salad, Fresh Fruit and Potato Chips All meals are To-Go

24 Black History Month $7/$9

Cornmeal Crusted Catfish w/Lemon Herb Tartar Sauce, Fried Southern Cabbage, Red Beans & Rice and a Homemade Biscuit

Meals can be reserved and membership can be purchased on ActiveNet at: city.fremont.gov/awcclasses or call 510.742.7540

Please Note: 1 meal per person per day may be purchased. The meal can be either Dine-In or To-Go, not both.

MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO AVAILABILITY OF FOODS.

• MUST BE present and eat on site for “dine-in” meals.

• Special dietary requests i.e. vegetarian, etc. MUST BE called into the chef no later than 24 hours in advance.

• Please be sure to eat meals taken home within 30 min. or refrigerate.

LAKE ELIZABETH — Sign up at the front desk or call 510.790.6600

SOUTH FREMONT — Sign up at the front desk or call 510.742.7540

Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants

Mondays and Thursdays

9.00am—12.00pm Conference Room

Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI) is a nonprofit organization with a mission to improve the social, emotional, psychological, economic, and physical health of refugees and immigrants affected by war, torture, genocide or other forms of extreme trauma. Appointments are drop in. For more information call CERI at 510.444.1671 or email at info@cerieastbay.org.

TCV Mobile Pantry

Thursday February 2 & 16

10.15—11.15am

Thursday February 9 and 23 10.15—11.15am

Bring your own bag and choose from an array of fresh fruit, vegetables, and non perishables at no cost for those in need. Starting at 9.30am, numbers will be handed out in random order to the First 100 people. Food provided by TCV Food Bank.

AWCs now offer Showers for Adults 55+ Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday

1.00—2.30pm

Stop by the Age Well Center at Lake Elizabeth or the Age Well Center at South Fremont to take a shower and feel fresh and clean! One shower only per day will be permitted due to COVID. Registration required. First come, first served. Stop by today!

Ride-On Tri-City!

Thursday February 9

Thursday February 23

10.00am—12.00pm

A Ride-On Tri-City! Resource Specialist will be available in person to answer your questions about our transportation services. If you are 65 or older, we can also register you for your Senior Clipper Card on the spot. We are also available over the phone 510.574.2053 or by email rideontricity@fremont.gov

Bay Area Community Health

Face masks are required by all attendees at your appointment. If you or anyone in your household are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 do not come in for health services. Services offered at Lake Elizabeth and South Fremont. Check below for location.

AWC Lake Elizabeth

A1C Blood Testing (first come/first served, limited tests) First Tuesday of each month 9am—12pm February 7

Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar

Second/Third/Fourth Tuesday 9am—12pm February 14, 21, 28.

Toe Nail and Callus Care (by appointment only)

*Typcially Second Wednesday 9am—12pm February 15 Call Bay Area Community Health to make an appointment at their site 510.252.5819.

AWC South Fremont

Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar

First Tuesday 9am—12pm February 7

BACH: Arise Program (In Chinese and English)

Second and Fourth Fridays

February 10 & 24

11.00am—12.00pm in Conference Room

Bay Area Community Health’s Arise Program is offering a free support group for East Asian seniors looking to have a safe space to discuss issues affecting participants and to connect with other seniors. Learn strategies for healthy aging and coping skills. Resources will be offered to help you learn to live an emotionally healthy life! Free snacks provided.

Caregiver Support Group

Wednesdays

11.00am—12.30pm in Wing B/PS

This weekly group provides emotional, educational and social support for family caregivers. Call Senior Information Line at 510.574.2041.

Chronic Pain Support Group

3rd Thursday each month

February 16

12.30—2.30pm on Zoom

Dealing with chronic pain daily is no easy feat. Join our free support group that receives guidance from the Stanford Pain Management Clinic. Learn tools to function better with pain. Call 510.790.6600 or email agewellcenters@fremont.gov to join and receive the Zoom link.

Information about useful, local resources that you or a friend may need.

COF Senior Information Line 510.574.2041 city.fremont.gov/seniorinfo

Community Ambassador 510.574.2063 Program for Seniors (CAPS) city.fremont.gov/afscommunity

Area Agency on Aging I&R 510.577.3530

Homeless Service and 510.574.2222 Hygiene 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

COF Recreation and Services 510.790.5541

East Bay Regional Park System 888.327.2757

Alzheimer’s Services of the East Bay 510.656.1329 https://aseb.org/

COF Family Caregiver Support 510.574.2041

Alzheimer’s Association 800.272.3900 www.alz.org

Stanford/VA Alzheimer’s Center 650.858.3915 www.med.stanford.edu/svalz

Ride-On Tri City! Program 510.574.2053 (Transportation services for the elderly and disabled)

LIFE ElderCare Transportation 510.856.9010 www.lifeeldercare.org

East Bay Paratransit 510.287.5000 www.eastbayparatransit.org

SparkPoint

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) www.resumebuilder.com/senior-employmentprograms-and-resources/ Senior Employment Program 510.238.3535

COF Care Coordination and 510.574.2041

Support Services

Medicare and Insurance 510.839.0393 Counseling (HICAP)

LIFE ElderCare Meals & Fall Prevention 510.894.0370 www.lifeeldercare.org/get-help/

Washington Hospital Health Ins Info. 800.770.9447

County of Alameda COVID-19 Food Distribution and Services Map www.acgov.org/maps/food-services.htm

COF = City of Fremont

Age Well Center at Lake Elizabeth 510.790.6600 city.fremont.gov/agewellcenters

Age Well Center at South Fremont 510.742.7540 city.fremont.gov/agewellcenters

City of Newark Senior Center 510.578.4840 http://bit.ly/newarkseniorcenter

Union City Senior Center 510.489.6629 www.unioncity.org/289/ ralph-and-mary-ruggieri-senior-center

Life ElderCare Services 510.894.0370 www.lifeeldercare.org/get-help/ CityServe Compassion Network 510.796.7378 www.compassionnetwork.org

Tri-City Volunteers 510.598.4066 www.tcvfoodbank.org

Well Connected 877.797.7299 www.covia.org/services/well-connected/

COF You Are Not Alone (YANA) 510.790.6691

FREMONT

We celebrated

12.00—1.00pm

Tax season is upon us and you may be wondering where you can go to get your taxes prepared for free in the Tri City. For eligible adults 65+ with an annual income of up to $90,000, one can have their return completed by IRS-Certified Tax Preparers that are part of SparkPoint Fremont’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program. Three types of services are being offered: In-person Appointments, or Drop Off Service, which require

appointments, and 100% Virtual Service: Those sites are (by appointment only):

510.790.6600 or 510.742.7540 city.fremont.gov/agewellcenters