MARCH 2019
AN AGE-FRIENDLY CITY IS A LIVABLE CITY P.02 NEW CLASSES!
Come learn something new and exciting this month — from art with a twist to fun with diapers!
P.03 HEALTH CHECKS
P.08 CRAB FEED PHOTOS
The WOW van visits the FSC March 11th for quality FREE health check ups
Catch magic moments from this year’s annual FSC fundraiser — maybe even spot yourself!
CREATING COMMUNITY
GREATER NILES VILLAGE
GREATER NILES VILLAGE (GNV), FREMONT’S FIRST VILLAGE, IS FORMING. A new non-profit, GNV is a community of neighbors who share their skills and support to navigate the challenges and opportunities of aging. GNV will serve neighborhoods along Mission Boulevard from the Union City border to Morrison Canyon/Walnut Avenue. Greater Niles Village is part of a national movement responding to the growing numbers of older adults. There are 350 Villages across the U.S. Villages are non-profit, member-driven organizations dedicated to positively impacting health and interdependence. They create interdependence by assisting members with social networks and practical assistance to age safely and successfully in their neighborhoods. Village members experience more social interaction, increased independence, and enhanced purpose of life. Through Villages, older adults are empowered and remain in charge of their lives as they age. The Greater Niles Village Board is implementing its vision through five working teams. GNV invites you to join us now as a Team Volunteer. Bring your expertise to the start-up activities and help us shape a dynamic and caring village! For more information, contact Kathy Steel-Sabo, Board of Directors Chairperson, Greater Niles Village 510.936.0214 www.GreaterNilesVillage.org or info@GreaterNilesVillage.org
GNV’s “Tales of the Town,” at the historic Niles Depot
GNV’s needlework group at Color Me Quilts
510.790.6600 www.fremont.gov/seniorcenter /FremontSeniorCenter seniorcenter@fremont.gov
March Birthday Party Celebration Friday March 8 1—2pm Come listen to the amazing sounds of Niles Steel Works. 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 March birthday receive a FREE gift. Sponsored by Roses’ Mortuary, the Builders Fund and the Garden Club. NEW CLASS DEMO! Zentangle Thursday March 21 11am—12.30pm Come to this class demo for Zentangle. Art with a twist. Zentangle is artistic and meditative. It is a relaxing method of creating beautiful abstract art using structured patterns and controlled breathing, which leads to calm body and mind. iPhone Training Monday March 25 10am—12pm Do have an iPhone? Do you want to learn some tips and tricks of how to use it? Sign up for this free class. You will learn how to make your iPhone louder and easier to hear, send text messages, turn your iPhone into a magnifier, connect bluetooth devices, operate the basic functions and much more! Sign up today, space is limited. Heart Healthy Eating Presented by PAMF Wednesday March 27 10:30am—12pm Join us for this healthy and informative presentation. In P.02 | 03.19 AGE-FRIENDLY FREMONT
celebration of Nutrition month, Palo Alto Medical Foundation (PAMF) is partnering with the Fremont Senior Center, to provide a presentation by a dietician on eating heart healthy. Learn how to lower your risks for cardiovascular disease with lifestyle changes today! Call 510.790.6600 for more information and/or to RSVP. NEW CLASS! Diaper Cakes by Diane Thursday March 28 and April 4 10am—1pm Learn how to use baby diapers in a unique way to shape and build a diaper cake. This is the perfect gift if you have a baby shower to attend or a grandbaby on the way. Sign up for this fun and interactive class today! Supply list included on flyer. $10 material fee due to the instructor. Call 510.790.6600 for more information. FSC’s Variety Hour! Friday March 29 1—2pm Do you have a special talent you’d like to perform? Come be part of the Variety Hour at the Fremont Senior Center. 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. Invite your family and friends. It’s going to be fun!
THE PLACES YOU WILL GO! Sign up at the front desk or call us at 510.790.6600 Collette Tour Presentation March 4 11am—12pm Capitola March 18 $50 Member $55 Non Member
Thunder Valley Casino April 10 $39 Member $44 Non Member A Dash of Panache’ Tea and Telephones May 1 $93 Member $98 Non Member EXTENDED TRIPS (Provided by Collette Tours) Japan (Cultural Treasures) June 9—22 America’s Music Cities October 6—13
ARE YOU NEW to the FSC?
Fremont Senior Center Orientation Wednesday March 13 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 for you! Receive a tour and learn all about the vibrant center. Stop by the front desk during office hours or call us at 510.790.6600 and reserve your space today!
SCHEDULE
Every Thursday from 1.30—3.30pm Cost $5 includes refreshments and entertainment.
1st Thursday The Magic Notes 2nd Thursday Canyon Band 3rd Thursday Heartland 4th Thursday Nancy Long & The Encores 5th Thursday The Hornet Combo Quartet
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).
THIS MONTH’S HIGHLIGHT
The Washington On Wheels Mobile Health Clinic (WOW) is a mobile medical unit providing FREE quality health care services to community members for the treatment of acute (sick visit) and chronic illness, including prescriptions to treat high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes. Our mission is to discover undiagnosed conditions before they become serious. The WOW van will be parked in front of the senior center on Monday, March 11th from 12.30—3.30pm. Stop by for assistance.
HEALTH
BEAUTY
Blood Pressure Every Thursday 8.30am—12pm Cholesterol and A1C* 3/5 — 1st Tuesday of each month 8.30am—12pm Washington on Wheels (WOW) Mobile Health Clinic 3/11 — 12.30—3.30pm Vision Screening 3/13 — 2nd Wednesday of each month 9am—12pm Dental Screening 3/14 — 2nd Thursday of each month 8.30am—12pm Foot Care Screening* 3/19 — 3rd Tuesday of each month 8.30am—12pm Tri-City Mobile Health Clinic Every Tuesday 8am—2pm Caregiver Counseling 3/8 and 3/22 2nd and 4th Friday of each month 9.30—11am
Ladies Hairdresser* 3/11 — 2nd Monday of each month 10.30am—12pm
TRANSPORTATION Travel Training Workshop* 3/11 and 3/12 — 9am—12pm Learn how to ride buses and BART in this 2 day workshop
Simply email: seniorcenter@fremont.gov to receive your monthly copy of Age Friendly Fremont electronically.
Senior Clipper Cards (Bring proof of age document) 3/14 — 2nd Thursday of each month 10—11am Wheelchair Van and Taxi Services 3/14 — 2nd Thursday of each month 11am—12pm
LEGAL Legal Assistance for Seniors* 3/4 — 1st Monday of each month 10am—12pm HICAP Health Insurance Counseling* 3/7 and 3/21 — 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month and 3/11 and 3/25 — 2nd and 4th Monday of each month 1—3pm Estate Planning* 3/21 — 3rd Thursday of each month 9.40—10.40am
NUTRITION
Grocery Rescue Program (Takes place in the MPR/Dining Room) Every M, T, Th and Fri at 1pm excluding Mobile Food Pantry days. TCV Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry (Takes place in the Courtyard area of Wing B) 3/14 and 3/28 — 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month 1.30pm
TAX SERVICES
(Located in Wing B) AARP Tax Assistance Tuesday’s beginning 1pm—4pm Thursday’s 8am—4pm Appointment required.
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MONDAY
Program Time Room Instructor
Fee/Donation
Tai Chi
8.15—9.15
Wing A
James Chew
Free
Quilters Club
9.00—12.00
Wing B
Emilia Alvelais
Free
*Harmonica
10.30—11.30
Carlton Sr. Liv.
David Mandell
Free
BINGO! (1st & 3rd)
11.00—2.30
Wing A
Shirley Lancaster
Fee
Spanish Immersion
12.45—2.30
Wing B
Aurelia Martinez
Free
Beginner Zumba Gold
2.45—3.45
Wing A
Marie Magsakay
$25(m)/$45(n)
Chair Yoga
3.00—4.00
Wing B
Shari Gent
Donation
Zumba Gold
3.45—4.45
Wing A
Marie Magsakay
$25(m)/$45(n)
TUESDAY
Program Meditation
Time Room Instructor
Fee/Donation
8.00—8.30
Wing B
John Holmes
Free
Zumba Gold
8:30—9:30
Wing A
Marie Magsakay
$25(m)/$45(n)
Yoga/Stretch
8.45—9.45
Wing B
Shari Gent
Donation
*Yuanji
9.00—11.00
FCC
Teresa Lee & Su-Yen Wang
Free
Creative Writing
10.00—11.00
Wing B
Students
Free
Creative Writing 2
11.00—12.15
Wing B
David Seymon
Free
*New Life Line Dance
11.00—1.00
FCC
Lily Zhou & Sophie Wang
Free
Fremontaires
12.45—3.00
Pool Room
George Pereira
Free
Needlecrafts
1.00—3.00
MPR
Debbie Haigler
Free
Bridge
1.00—2.30
Wing B
Don or Seiko
Free
*Happy Ballroom Dance 1.00—3.00
FCC
Peter Xia & Li Ying Wu
Free
Tai Chi
3.00—4.15
Wing A
Irene Cheung
Free
Ukulele
3.15—4.45 MPR
N/A
Free
WEDNESDAY
Program Time Room Tai Chi 8.15—9.15 Wing A
Instructor
Fee/Donation
Barbara Gessner
Free
Senior Fitness
8.15—9.15
Wing B
Kay Cooley
Donation
Current Events
10.00—11.30
MPR
Ben Fernandez
Free
Intro to Drawing
10.30—12.00
Wing B
Richard O’Clarke
Free
BINGO! (1st & 3rd)
11.00—2.30
Wing A
Shirley Lancaster
Fee
Mah Jongg
12.15—3.00
Wing B
Mae Xavier
Free
MPR
Aurelia Martinez
Free
Drawing & Acrylic Painting 1.30—3.30 Hatha Yoga
3.15—4.15
Wing B
Jana Sokale
Donation
Drop In Technology
3.30—4.30
MPR
High School Students
Free
(m)= member (n)= non-member
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FCC = Fremont Community Center
THURSDAY
Program Time Room Instructor Yoga 9.30—10.30 Wing A Kay Emanuele
Fee/Donation
Donation
Transportation Services (2nd Thurs) 10.00—12.00
Lobby
Pamela Gutierrez
Free
Yoga 2
10.45—11.45
Wing A
Kay Emanuele
Donation
*Book Club (3rd Thurs)
10.45—11.45
Panera on Mowry Asha Sachdeva
Free
American Sign Language 1.30—2.30
Lobby
Elders
Free
Dance
1.30—3.30
Wing A
N/A
$5.00
Ping Pong (No March 7)
1.30—4.30
Wing B/SS
No instructor
Free
Chess
3.45—4.45
Wing A
Students
Free
FRIDAY
Program Time Room Senior Fitness 8.15—9.15 Wing A
Instructor
Fee/Donation
Kay Cooley
Donation
*Yuanji
9.00—11.00
FCC
Teresa Lee & Su-Yen Wang
Free
Tai Chi
9.30—10.30
Wing B
Pat Ngata Tchang
$36(m)/$48(n)
Chinese Calligraphy
9.30—11.30
Wing A
Qiwu Wong
Let’s Keep it Moving
11.00—12.00
Wing B
Pat Nagata Tchang
$40(m)/$60(n)
*New Life Line Dance
11.00—1.00
FCC
Lily Zhou & Sophie Wang
Free
Bridge
1.00—3.00
Wing B
Don or Seiko
Free
Free
Needlecrafts
1.00—3.00
MPR
Debbie Haigler
Free
*Happy Ballroom Dance
1.00—3.00
FCC
Peter Xia & Li Ying Wu
Free
Ping Pong
1.30—4.30
Wing B/PS
No instructor
Free
Tai Chi
3.00—4.15
Wing A
Irene Cheung
Free
(m)= member (n)= non-member
FCC = Fremont Community Center
CULTURAL AND SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS Afghan Elderly Association March 13 and 27 11am—3pm 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month
FISA (Fremont Indian Seniors Association) March 5 and 19 10am—1.15pm 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month
Caregiver Support Group 10am—12pm Every Tuesday
Garden Club March 1 1pm—2pm 1st Friday of each month
Chinese Senior Club March 7 9am—3pm Wing B 1st Thursday of each month East Indian Seniors March 12 and 26 3pm—4.45pm 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month
INSAF (formerly Indo American Seniors) March 12 and 26 10am—1.15pm 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month Los Amigos March 5 1pm—4pm 1st Tuesday of each month
Muslim Support Network March 25 11am—2pm 4th Monday of each month NARFE March 22 11am—2pm 4th Friday of each month Parkinson Support Group March 25 7—9pm 4th Monday of each month Senior Commission Meeting March 22 9.30am—11am 4th Friday of each month
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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
MARCH
40086 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont, CA 94538. Menu Hotline: 510.790.6610
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Frozen Meals When Available: M, T, Th, F: 9.30—10.30am, 1—2pm 2/$5 — Regular Meals 2/$7 — Special Meals
Grilled Flank Steak, Cilantro Lime Sauce, Roasted Red Potatoes, Sweet Corn & Pepper Soufflé, Spinach Salad and Bread
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Apple Brined Pork Loin with Orange Zest Glaze, Creamy Polenta, Roasted Brussel Sprouts, Salad and a Roll
Lemon Yogurt Roasted Chicken, Pearl Couscous, Cumin Roasted Carrots, Cucumber Salad and Flatbread
Pan Seared Chicken Breast with Artichoke-Spinach Topping, Wild Rice, Brussel Sprouts, Garden Salad and Bread
Oven Roasted Turkey Breast with Brown Gravy, Cornbread Stuffing, Green Beans, Cranberry Sauce and a Roll
Apricot Leek Marinated Chicken Breast, Red Potato Mash, Roasted Mushroom & Peppers, Tossed Salad and Bread
Hawaiian Pulled Pork with Huli Huli Sauce, Island Macaroni Salad, Tropical Coconut Slaw and a Sweet Roll
Oven Roasted Beef Tri-Tip, Chimichuri Sauce, Baked Potato, Asparagus, Spinach Salad and Bread
$6/$8 Grilled Salmon, Sun-Dried Tomato Rice Pilaf, Roasted Peppers and Green Beans, Strawberry and Goat Cheese Salad and a Roll
Ground Beef Shepards Pie with Oven Roasted Vegetables, Spring MIx Salad with Feta Cheese and a Biscuit
Oven Fried Chicken with HoneyChipotle Sauce, Red Beans and Dirty Rice, Green Beans and a Biscuit
Minestrone Soup, Ground Turkey Meatloaf, Red Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Steamed Green Beans, Salad and a Roll
Chicken Cordon Bleu with Swiss Cheese and Smoked Ham, Creamed Spinach, Roasted Red Potatoes, Salad and a Roll
Chicken Enchiladas, Pinto Beans, Spanish Rice, Sour Cream, Guacamole, Salsa, Tossed Salad and Agua Fresca Cantaloupe Drink
Potato Crusted Pollock, Dill Tartar Sauce, Saffron Rice Pilaf, Cauliflower and Carrots, Salad and a Dinner Roll
Shredded Pork Tamales, Cilantro Rice Pilaf, Cumin Black Beans, Sour Cream, Guacamole, Chopped Romaine and a Flour Tortilla
Roasted Pork Char Siu, Garlic Fried Rice, Ginger Soy Bok Choy, Egg Roll, Asian Broccoli Slaw and a Fortune Cookie
Clam Chowder Soup, Oven Fried Battered Cod, Golden Fries, Steamed Broccoli and Carrots, Coleslaw and Bread $6/$8 St. Patrick’s Day Corned Beef and Cabbage, Steamed Yukon Potatoes, Carrots, Salad, Soda Bread, O’Douls NonAlcoholic Beer Blackened Catfish with Red Pepper Tartar Sauce, Herb Roasted Potatoes, Lemon Pepper Cauliflower, Spinach Salad and Cornbread
Chuck Wagon Steak Chili with Beans, Baked Potato, Asparagus, Caesar Salad and Cornbread
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
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 888.327.2757
Alzheimer’s Services of the East Bay www.aseb.org
510.656.1329
East Bay Regional Park System
COF Family Caregiver Support
510.574.2041
TRANSPORTATION
Alzheimer’s Association www.alz.org
800.272.3900
Transportation Helpline 510.574.2053 (for wheelchair van, taxi, travel training, etc.)
Stanford/VA Alzheimer’s Center www.med.stanford.edu/svalz
650.858.3915
LIFE ElderCare VIP Rides www.lifeeldercare.org
510.894.0370
Drivers for Survivors www.driversforsurvivors.org
510.579.0535
East Bay Paratransit www.eastbayparatransit.org
510.287.5000
EMPLOYMENT AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES SparkPoint Fremont
510.574.2020
Fremont Library Programs www.aclibrary.org/fremont
510.745.1400
Employment Development Department 510.794.3669 www.edd.ca.gov Senior Employment Program
510.238.3535
VOLUNTEER AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT COF Senior Center www.fremont.gov/seniorcenter
510.790.6600
City of Newark Senior Center senior.center@newark.org
510.578.4840
Union City Senior Center 510.489.6629 ruggieriseniorcenter@unioncity.org
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Life ElderCare Friendly Visitors www.lifeeldercare.org
510.894.0370
COF Care Coordination and 510.574.2041 Support Services
CityServe Compassion Network www.compassionnetwork.org
510.796.7378
Medicare and Insurance Counseling (HICAP)
510.839.0393
LIFE ElderCare Meals & Fall Prevention 510.574.2090 www.lifeeldercare.org Washington Hospital Health Ins Info.
800.770.9447
SOCIAL PARTICIPATION AND INCLUSION Well Connected 877.797.7299 www.covia/services/well-connected/ COF You Are Not Alone (YANA)
510.790.6691
COF = City of Fremont
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VOLUNTEERS!
Thank You For Donating Baskets! We asked and you gave. The FSC would like to thank everyone who donated new items or complete baskets towards our 12th Annual Crab Feed. We received a great Starbucks basket, a 49er basket, a 2 pound box of SEE’s candy and other wonderful items. The Senior Center couldn’t do this without you and your kindness is greatly appreciated!
$5000
• Learn and Play Montessori School, Harpreet Grewal
$1000 to $4999
• Fremont Morning Rotary • Washington Hospital Healthcare System • Winifred Hung • Mission Peak Homes • New Life Line Dance
$500 to $999
• Fremont Chapel of the Roses
Time: An Invaluable Gift
The gift of time is a priceless one and time flies when you’re doing something you enjoy. The FSC is grateful for the contributions Dennis and Sharon Phillips provide bright and early on a weekly basis. When other volunteers are ill, Dennis and Sharon come to the rescue setting tables, brewing coffee and much more! The staff is happy the Phillips pair is part of the FSC team!
• Rotary Club of Fremont • Shelley Reavis • Suzanne Shenfil • Sandy Mark
$175 to $499
• Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty • Anonymous • Assemblymember Bill Quirk • Fremont Association of Management Employees • Fremont Indo-American Seniors Association
• Hallers Pharmacy • Happy Ballroom Dance — FSC • Indo-American Seniors Association Fremont • Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage, Rose Nguyen • Tai Chi Class — FSC • Taiwanese Karaoke Class — FSC
Undisclosed Amount
• Robert and Kalina Wong
Photos by Nasir Lalani
510.790.6600 www.fremont.gov/seniorcenter /FremontSeniorCenter seniorcenter@fremont.gov
The City of Fremont does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you need an accommodation please contact the Human Services Department at 510.574.2050