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AN AGE-FRIENDLY CITY IS A LIVABLE CITY P.02 GET INVOLVED!
Are you caring and compassionate? Becoming an Ombudsman may be for you!
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Find out the welcome we have in store for you at our New Member Orientation
Information about useful, local resources that you or a friend may need.
IMPROVE YOUR MOOD
SHARING IS CARING (AND GOOD FOR YOU!) IT IS PROVEN THAT VOLUNTEERING MAKES YOU FEEL HEALTHIER, improves your mood, and lowers your stress level. 96 percent of volunteers report that volunteering enriched their sense of purpose in life. In our last older adult survey, 33% of Fremont residents over the age of 75 years said they volunteer. We live in a very generous community. Here are some ideas about how you can get involved: Volunteer at the Age-Friendly Health Expo on May 12 — contact KJ Ignacio at KJ.FremontHealthExpo@gmail.com The Fremont Senior Center appreciates volunteers who can assist visitors and members — contact Nick Jordan at NJordan@fremont.gov or leave a message at 510.790.6602. Other volunteer opportunities can be found on volunteermatch.org. Just enter zip code or type in ‘Fremont’ in the keyword search. Please see the article on page 2 about how to become an Ombudsman Volunteer. Ombudsmen receive extensive training to provide the invaluable service of visiting residents of nursing facilities. Join the local volunteer effort. 510.790.6600 www.fremont.gov/seniorcenter /FremontSeniorCenter seniorcenter@fremont.gov
All classes and services offered at: Fremont Senior Center 40086 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont, CA 94538
April Birthday Party Celebration Friday April 13 1pm—2pm Entertainment will be provided by the Magic Notes band. 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 an April birthday receive a FREE gift. Sponsored by Roses’ Mortuary, the Builders Fund and the Garden Club. Garden Club Plant Sale Friday May 4 9am—2pm The first Friday in May is an annual tradition at the Fremont Senior Center – it’s the annual Plant Sale. Hundreds of plants grown by local Fremont Senior Center gardeners will sprout in Wing A on May 4th. You will find many varieties of flowers, succulents, herbs, vegetables and berry bushes. There will be house plants for indoor gardeners. All plants are potted and ready for transplant to
your garden. They are offered for sale at very reasonable prices. If you need tips on maintaining your plants, ask the
THE PLACES YOU WILL GO! Sign up at the front desk or call us at 510.790.6600 Red Hawk Casino Tuesday April 3 $32 members $37 non-members
gardeners staffing the tables. They will be glad to advise you during the sale from 9—2 pm. Proceeds from the plant sale benefit garden club activities and senior center activities, i.e., birthday parties. Don’t miss the plant sale on Friday, May 4th from 9-2 pm!
GET INVOLVED!
COMMIT TO BEING A LOCAL OMBUDSMAN An Ombudsman’s role is to ensure that residents of long-term care facilities receive quality care. If you enjoy visiting with people, have 12 or more hours a month to volunteer (2+ hours a week), and are caring and compassionate along with having an ability to hold confidences securely, then being an Ombudsman may be for you. To be certified with the State of California you must complete 36 hours of training.
Filoli Gardens Thursday May 3 $88 members $93 non-members Elkhorn Slough Wednesday May 30 $113 members $118 non-members Jersey Boys Wednesday June 6 $106 members $111 non-members Monterey Bay Aquarium/17 Mile Drive Friday June 22 $76 members $81 non-members
When Orientation June 5th 1.00pm Training June 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28 9.30am—4.00pm Where Orientation and classes to be held at City of Fremont Human Services Department, 3300 Capitol Avenue, Fremont. Please contact ombuds@acgov.org or call 510.638.6878. Or you can pick up a flyer with information at the Fremont Senior Center. P.02 | 04.18 AGE-FRIENDLY FREMONT
Simply email: seniorcenter@fremont.gov to receive your monthly copy of Age Friendly Fremont electronically.
ARE YOU A NEW MEMBER? New Member Orientation Wednesday April 11 10.30am—11.30am WIng B Are you a new member of the Fremont Senior Center? If so, this Welcome Orientation is just for you! In coordination with CAPS, each month a Welcome Orientation will be held. Stop by the front desk during office hours or call us at 510.790.6600 and reserve your space today.
SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT Senior Guide to Benefits Monday April 9 11am Wing A During this presentation the HICAP expert will cover: • An overview of cash benefits including Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) • An overview of health benefits including Medicare and Medi-Cal • The Cash Assistance Program for immigrants (CAPI) • General Assistance (GA), CalWORKS and Food Stamps Kiwanis Club Thursday April 12 11am Wing A Chip Koehler, President of the Fremont Kiwanis Club will be discussing Kiwanis and how the Fremont Club serves the Tri-Cities. He will also talk about the Ducks for Bucks Race which will be held at Lake Elizabeth on April 28.
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 AARP Smart Driver Course is the nation’s largest classroom driver safety course and is designed especially for drivers age 50 and older. The state of California offers price reductions or discounts on car insurance to motorists who complete the course. Sign up for the next class taking place on April 6th and April 13th 8.15am—12.15pm. (Classes are scheduled every other month.) Refresh your driving skills and save some money at the same time!
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Blood Pressure Checks Every Tuesday and Thursday 9am—12pm Cholesterol and Glucose Test 4/3 — 1st Tuesday of each month 8.10am—11.15am Vision Screening 4/11 — 2nd Wednesday of each month 9am—12pm Diabetes Management* 4/18 — 3rd Wednesday of each month 10am—11am Dental Screening 4/13 — 2nd Friday of each month 1pm—4.30pm Foot Care Screening* 4/4 — 1st Wednesday of each month 8.30am—12pm *requires appt. Tri-City Mobile Health Clinic Every Tuesday 8am—2pm Caregiver Counseling 4/13 and 4/26 2nd and 4th Friday of each month 9.30am—11am
Estate Planning* 4/19 — 3rd Thursday of each month 9.40am—10.40am HICAP Health Insurance Counseling* 4/5 and 4/19 — 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month and 4/9 and 4/23— 2nd and 4th Monday of each month 1pm—3pm Legal Assistance for Seniors* 4/2 -1st Monday 10am—12pm
TRANSPORTATION Senior Clipper Cards (Please bring proof of age document) 4/12 2nd Thursday of each month 10am—11am Paratransit and Subsidized Taxi Services 4/12 — 2nd Thursday of each month 11am—12pm Travel Training Workshop* 4/9 and 4/10 9am-12pm Learn how to ride buses and BART in this 2 day workshop
BEAUTY Ladies Hairdresser* 4/9— 2nd Monday of each month 10.30am—12pm Free Haircuts with Kim 4/11 and 4/25— 2nd and 4th Wednesday 12.30—3pm
NUTRITION
(This service does not take place in the Service Office — Food will be dispersed in the covered Courtyard area of Wing B until further notice.) TCV Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry 4/12 and 4/26 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month 1.30pm
TAX SERVICES*
(Located in Wing B, Park Side) AARP Tax Assistance Tuesday’s 1pm—3pm (ends 4/10) Thursday’s 9am—3pm Appointment required (ends 4/12)
AARP Mature Driving* 4/6 and 4/13 8.15am—12.15pm
*Requires appointment or registration
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LUNCH* Monday — Friday 12 Noon Temporary Prices: Member: $4 Non Member: $6 All ages welcome!
Due to staffing, meals will be provided this month by
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Cream of Celery Soup, Beef Burger on Whole Wheat Bun with Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickle and an Orange
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Chicken Quarters, Pesto Potatoes and Green Beans, Whole Wheat Roll and an Apple
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* TICKETS SOLD FIRST-COME, FIRST SERVED NO REFUNDS, NO EXCHANGES
Taking food home with you is done at your own risk. Be sure to eat within 30 min or refrigerate. Microwave: 2-3 min. on high. Oven: Preheat to 350, heat 10 min or until bubbly. Discard uneaten food after 2 days.
Hearty Vegetable Soup, Chicken Salad served over Romaine Lettuce, Whole Wheat Roll and Seasonal Fresh Fruit
Salad with Fruit and Nuts, Beef Ragu served over Whole Wheat Penne Pasta, and Seasonal Fresh Fruit
Cream of Broccoli Soup, Herb Baked Chicken, Green Beans with Italian Dressing, Brown Rice and an Apple
Beef Stir-Fry with Broccoli and Cauliflower, Brown Rice and an Apple
Split Pea Soup, Southwestern Tilapia, Brown Rice, Cooked Spinach and Mandarin Oranges
Meatloaf with Gravy and Potatoes, Brussel Sprouts, Seasonal Fresh Fruit, Whole Wheat Roll and Banana Pudding
Pork Roast, Green Beans with Italian Dressing, Red Cabbage, Whole Wheat Roll and Applesauce
Sweet and Sour Pork, Brown Rice, Garden Salad and Applesauce
Beef Stew, Whole Wheat Roll, Vegetable Medley Salad, Applesauce and Chocolate Cake
Turkey Chili, Garden Salad, Whole Wheat Roll, and Applesauce
Ham, Rosemary Potatoes, Broccoli and Cranberry Salad, Whole Wheat Roll, Applesauce and Carrot Cake
Vegetable Bean Soup, Tilapia with Lemon Yogurt Sauce served on top of Arugula, Carrots, Whole Wheat Roll and an Orange
Moroccan Chicken, Brown Rice, Garden Salad and an Orange
Cream of Vegetable Soup, Chicken Cacciatore served on top of Whole Wheat Spaghetti and Seasonal Fruit
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Turkey Sloppy Joes, Garden Salad and Seasonal Fresh Fruit
Every Day Alternate: Chef’s Salad – Chicken or Vegetarian Salads Available (Both salads are served with cheese and egg)
Tilapia with Chickpea Ragu, Seasoned Broccoli, Whole Wheat Roll and Seasonal Fresh Fruit
Turkey with Maple Squash Puree, Garden Salad, Whole Wheat Roll and Fruit Mix
Spinach Lasagna, Tossed Vegetable Salad, Whole Wheat Roll and Seasonal Fresh Fruit
Pasta Salad with Tilapia, Peas and Herbs served on Red Lettuce, Whole Wheat Roll and Orange
MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO AVAILABILITY OF FOODS.
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To Go’s must be called in by 11.00am To Go tickets purchased on site should be deposited at the large kitchen window immediately after purchase We accept cash, checks and major credit cards.
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Information about useful, local resources that you or a friend may need. HOUSING
COMMUNITY INFORMATION 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
COF Office of Housing Assistance
510.494.4500
HIP Shared Housing Program
510.574.2173
Fremont Landlord/Tenant Support
510.574.2270
OUTDOOR SPACES AND BUILDING COF Community Services
510.574.2000
DEMENTIA—SPECIFIC SUPPORT
East Bay Regional Park System
888.327.2757
Alzheimer’s Services of the East Bay www.aseb.org
510.656.1329
TRANSPORTATION
COF Family Caregiver Support
510.574.2041
Transportation Helpline 510.574.2053 (for paratransit, taxi, travel training, etc.)
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
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
Fremont Library Programs www.aclibrary.org/fremont
510.745.1400
Economic Development Department www.edd.ca.gov
510.794.3669
Senior Employment Program
510.238.3535
HEALTH AND WELLNESS COF Care Coordination and 510.574.2041 Support Services Medicare and Insurance Counseling (HICAP)
LIFE ElderCare VIP Rides www.lifeeldercare.org
510.839.0393
LIFE ElderCare Meals & Fall Prevention 510.574.2090 www.lifeeldercare.org
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 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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Creative Writing Volunteer Instructor Wanted Do you enjoy creative writing? Do you enjoy teaching others how to write creatively? The Senior Center is looking for a volunteer to teach a weekly creative writing class. The class meets every Tuesday at the Senior Center from 10–11am. The class has requested an instructor that could assign writing topics, facilitate oral reading of work, willing to spend time to review students writing assignments, and organize in-class writing assignments. Published writer, and experience in publishing and editing preferred.
Sharing Compassion with Free Haircuts For the second time, Dolores Vargas, from Hair 2000 Beauty Salon in Fremont, volunteered to provide haircuts to individuals who spent the night at the City’s Warming Center. A shower and a professional haircut means so much for someone who is homeless. Thank you to Dolores and Hair 2000 for their compassionate donation of time to help others.
FREMONT CARES Donations Make Volunteer Work Possible! WOULD YOU LOVE TO VOLUNTEER, but you can never seem to find the time? Or maybe you do volunteer, and you see that it takes more support than just people power. Much of our volunteer work isn’t possible without donations to support materials, trainings, and other costs. Support our CAPS Program, our Peer Counselors, and more by making a donation today!
You can also purchase to-go lunches for homeless or low income seniors, sponsor memberships, and support volunteer recognition gifts! 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. Become a Senior Center Member Members enjoy the benefits of
reduced lunch, trip, and class fees as well as priority for limited capacity events! Members may also receive this monthly newsletter mailed directly to your home for $15 per year. Fremont Resident: $30 Annual Fee Non-resident: $40 Annual Fee Sign up today at the front desk between 8am and 3pm or online at www.fremont.gov/seniorcenter
SPONSOR A MONTH’S ISSUE OF THE POPULAR AGE-FRIENDLY FREMONT TODAY!
Reach thousands of adults 55 and older along with community members and show them you support a vibrant active center and increase your business. Thank you Bay Central Printing for giving the FSC a discount on this publication.
If your agency would like to sponsor an edition of Age–Friendly Fremont, please contact Aisha Jasper, Senior Center Manager, at 510.790.6606 or ajasper@fremont.gov
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