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AN AGE-FRIENDLY CITY IS A LIVABLE CITY P.02 HEALTHY AGING
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Engage in conversations with prominent MDs/clinicians on caring for your loved one.
Find health checks, support groups, counseling, legal advice and nutrition services.
Over 60 classes and events to choose from every month! Use this easy guide to find your interests.
FAMILY CAREGIVERS: INFORMED AND SUPPORTED Throughout our lives, many of us will care for another person and become a “family caregiver”. In the case of older adults with chronic health problems, this informal care can be substantial in scope, intensity, and duration and can be emotionally, physically, and economically challenging. Caregivers may feel isolated at times but there is no reason to be alone on the journey. Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP) is offered by Aging and Family Division of City of Fremont’s Human Services Department. This program is available to the residents of the Tri-City area who are at least 60 years old, and/ or are providing care for someone 60 or over and/or to an adult with developmental delays. Services are offered in English and Farsi and can be provided in other languages with the help of a Language Line. • • • • •
Family Caregivers provide love and support every day
Individual, couple and family counseling. Information and assistance about available services in the community. Weekly and bi-weekly caregiver support groups (see pg 3). Bi-weekly walk-in caregiving counseling (see pg 3). Educational trainings, workshops, seminars and films for family caregivers scheduled throughout the year.
For more information or to enroll in the program call Frishta Sharifi at 510.574.2035.
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
The Fremont Senior Center will be closed on Monday May 28th in observance of Memorial Day. May Birthday Party Celebration Friday May 11 1pm—2pm Entertainment will be provided by Banjo player, Jack Convery. 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 May birthday receive a FREE gift. Sponsored by Roses’ Mortuary, the Builders Fund and the Garden Club.
items that are not in our budget. To donate, please bring this flyer to the event, printed or displayed on mobile devices:
Builders Fund Fundraiser “Dine and Make a Difference” Boudin SF - Fremont 3121 Mowry Avenue Fremont Thursday May 10 4—8pm Enjoy a delicious meal at Boudin’s while helping to support the Builders Fund. 30% of sales generated (excluding tax and alcohol) from DineIn and To Go purchases will be donated to The Builders Fund. Not including online orders. The Builders Fund supports the center by purchasing
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THE PLACES YOU WILL GO! Sign up at the front desk or call us at 510.790.6600 DAY TRIPS 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
EXTENDED TRIPS (Provided by Collette) South Pacific Wonders October 30—November 13, 2018 Explore Tuscany April 25—May 3, 2019
HEALTHY AGING SUMMIT/SEMINAR The City of Fremont’s Family Caregiver Support Program is offering a one-day Healthy Aging Summit on Thursday May, 17, 2018 from 9.30am to 5pm. The Healthy Aging Summit will specifically highlight the science of healthy aging and preventive services and identify ways to improve the quality of life for older adults. This is a unique opportunity to learn from great talks by physicians and clinicians while being able to ask specific individual questions to help improve the quality of care provided for elderly loved ones. For more information and registration contact Frishta Sharifi at 510.574.2035. P.02 | 05.18 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 May 9 10.30—11.30am WIng B Are you a new member of the Fremont Senior Center? If so, 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.
SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT Rent Review for Fremont Thursday May 10 11.00am—12.00pm The upcoming presentation will be on the City of Fremont’s new Rent Review Ordinance. The ordinance covers all residential rental units in Fremont, including single family homes. Call 790.6600 to RSVP. Fremont Habitat for Humanity Thursday May 17 11.00am—12.00pm The City of Fremont is working with Habitat for Humanity to offer repairs to Fremont homeowners in need. From $5,000 grants for heating/ cooling, plumbing, etc. to loans with great terms for larger projects like roofs and foundation work, discover how this resource for moderate-tolow-income homeowners can help you age in place. Come learn about this program and protect the asset that is your home! Call 790.6600 to RSVP.
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).
2017 Tax Season in Review AARP Tax assistance offered a great service this tax season and filed 457 returns between February 6—April 12. The dedicated volunteers were able to get $317,074 in refunds. That is an average of $693 per return. That is phenomenal and we want to thank all of the volunteers for their service.
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Blood Pressure Checks Every Tuesday and Thursday 9am—12pm *No 5/1 Cholesterol and Glucose Test* 5/1 — 1st Tuesday of each month 8.10am—11.15am Vision Screening TBA Diabetes Management* 5/16 — 3rd Wednesday of each month 10am—11am Dental Screening TBA Foot Care Screening* 5/2— 1st Wednesday of each month 8.30am—12pm Tri-City Mobile Health Clinic Every Tuesday 8am—2pm Caregiver Counseling 5/11 and 5/25 2nd and 4th Friday of each month 9.30am—11am
TRANSPORTATION Senior Clipper Cards (Please bring proof of age document) 5/10 — 2nd Thursday of each month 10am—11am Paratransit and Subsidized Taxi Services 5/10 — 2nd Thursday of each month 11am—12pm Travel Training Workshop* 5/14 and 5/15 9am–12pm Learn how to ride buses and BART in this 2 day workshop
Estate Planning* 5/17 — 3rd Thursday of each month 9.40am—10.40am HICAP Health Insurance Counseling* 5/3 and 5/17 — 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month and 5/14 — 2nd and 4th Monday of each month 1pm—3pm *No 5/28 Legal Assistance for Seniors* 5/7 — 1st Monday of each month 10am—12pm
BEAUTY Ladies Hairdresser* 5/14 — 2nd Monday of each month 10.30am—12pm
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(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 5/10 and 5/24 — 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month 1.30pm *Requires appointment or registration
AARP Mature Driving* 6/1 and 6/8 8.15am—12.15pm AGE-FRIENDLY FREMONT 05.18 | P.03
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LUNCH Monday — Friday 12 Noon Member: $4 Non Member: $6 All ages welcome!
Due to staffing, meals will be provided this month by
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40086 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont, CA 94538. Ph: 510.790.6600
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Butternut Whole Wheat Penne Pasta with Chicken, Tossed Vegetable Salad and an Orange
Tilapia with Chickpea Ragu, Lemon Seasoned Broccoli, Whole Wheat Roll and Seasonal Fresh Fruit
Turkey Breast with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Cranberry Sauce, Carrots, Whole Wheat Roll and Fruit Mix
Taco Soup, Pork Carnitas, Spanish Rice, Fruit Salad with Nuts and Chocolate Cake
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Tri-Color Pepper Steak with Bell Peppers and Zucchini, Brown Rice and Seasonal Fresh Fruit
Meatloaf with Gravy, Potatoes, Brussel Sprouts, Whole Wheat Roll and Seasonal Fresh Fruit
Minestrone Soup, Beef Burger on Whole Wheat Bun with Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickle and an Orange
Spinach Lasagna, Tossed Vegetable Salad, Whole Wheat Roll and Seasonal Fruit
Mother’s Day Split Pea Soup, Southwestern Tilapia, Brown Rice, Cooked Spinach, Mandarin Oranges and Banana Cream Pie
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Beef Stir-Fry with Broccoli and Cauliflower, Brown Rice and Seasonal Fresh Fruit
Pork Roast, Green Beans, Red Cabbage, Whole Wheat Roll and Applesauce
Turkey Chili, Whole Wheat Roll, Garden Salad and Strawberries
Pasta Salad with Tilapia, Peas and Herbs served on Red Lettuce, Whole Wheat Roll and an Orange
Minestrone Soup, Chicken Quarter with Apricot Glaze, Cooked Spinach, Brown Rice and Applesauce
Every Day Alternate: Chef’s Salad – Chicken or Vegetarian Salads Available (Both salads are served with cheese and egg) MUST ORDER BY 10AM DAY BEFORE
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Turkey Sloppy Joes with Slow Cooked Peppers and Onions, Garden Salad and Seasonal Fruit
Tomato Florentine Soup, Baked Talapia with a Lemon Caper Sauce, Whole Wheat Penne Pasta, Brussel Sprouts and Seasonal Fresh Fruit
Hearty Vegetable Soup, Chicken Salad over Romaine Lettuce, Whole Wheat Roll and Seasonal Fresh Fruit
Moroccan Chicken, Brown Rice, Garden Salad, Orange and Banana Cake
Cream of Broccoli Coup, Herb Baked Chicken, Green Beans, Brown Rice and Seasonal Fresh Fruit
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Closed in Recognition of Memorial Day
Hearty Vegetable Soup, Tuna Salad on Whole Wheat Bread, Vegetable Salad and Strawberries
Vegetable Bean Soup, Tilapia with Lemon Yogurt Sauce on Arugula, Carrots, Whole Wheat Roll and an Orange
Chicken Quarters, Pesto Potatoes, Green Beans, Whole Wheat Roll and an Apple
* TICKETS SOLD FIRST-COME, FIRST SERVED NO REFUNDS, NO EXCHANGES Frozen Meals When Available: M, T, Th, F: 9.30—10.30am, 1—2pm 2/$5 - Regular Meals 2/$7 - Special Meals
MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO AVAILABILITY OF FOODS.
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To Go’s must be called in by 11am To Go Tickets purchased on site should be deposited at the large kitchen window immediately after purchase Taking food home with you is done at your own risk. Be sure to eat within 30 min or regrigerate. Microwave: 2-3 min. on high. Oven: Preheat to 350, heat 10 min or until bubbly. Discard uneaten food after 2 days.
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Information about useful, local resources that you or a friend may need. HOUSING
COMMUNITY INFORMATION 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
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 Recreation & Services
510.790.5541
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
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
510.839.0393
LIFE ElderCare Meals & Fall Prevention 510.574.2090 www.lifeeldercare.org
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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Fremont Age-Friendly Health Expo We are looking for volunteers to assist in various jobs throughout the upcoming Senior Health Expo on May 12th. We’ll need volunteers from 7am—3pm to assist with various tasks. Volunteers are not required to stay the entire event, but a commitment of 2—4 hours would be most appreciated. Jobs include: Setup, general help, meals service, parking attendants, information and registration table, mobility assistants, clean up, interpreters, and or other duties as assigned.
We Want You! We love our volunteers and are always recruiting! If you’re interested in helping your community, stop by the Fremont Senior Center office for an application. Currently, we are seeking people who love customer service and making connections with adults 55+. We need volunteers that can be here in the morning from 6.30—9am to help set tables, make coffee and set out pastries for our early crowd. Contact Nick Jordan at 510.790.6600 or njordan@fremont.gov to sign up!
FREMONT CARES Support our Fremont Caregivers! As this issue highlights, our caregivers provide the vital service of empowering our seniors to continue to live in their homes with dignity. You can support Fremont’s seniors (and their caregivers) by donating to our Personal Urgent Need fund, which provides emergency assistance for unexpected personal needs, or by sponsoring a caregiver
at $20/caregiver to attend our Healthy Aging Summit on May 17! 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
SENIOR HEALTH EXPO Resources for adults 50+ years and their families, including health and dental screenings, advance directives, local, state and federal agencies, Medi-Cal, Medicare and insurance counseling, U.S. veteran services and more!
Saturday May 12th 2018 • 9.00a—1.00p Senior Center and Central Park • 40086 Paseo Padre Parkway Fremont • CA 94538 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