MAY 2020
The Age Well Center at Lake Elizabeth — formerly the Fremont Senior Center — offering online classes, services, trainings and curbside to go meals! OUR BUILDING IS CURRENTLY CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE due to COVID-19 and the Shelter In Place Order issued by the Alameda County Public Health Department.
Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads our nation’s observance of Older Americans Month. The theme for 2021 is “Communities of Strength.” Older adults have built resilience and strength over their lives through successes, failures, joys, and difficulties. This OAM, we celebrate the contributions of one of 3 founding members Shirley Sisk and Executive Director for 32 years of the non-profit, League of Volunteers (LOV). LOV has been serving the Tri City since 1979, as a response to cuts in funding to libraries and recreation facilities. As a result, LOV has been providing a free kids summer recreation program to low income children in the Tri City area ever since. Between 600–700 volunteers pitch in annually to help LOV provide more than 40 programs. Other programs provided every year are the Annual Toy Drive, Holiday Adopt a Family and Food Basket Drive, Sunday Afternoon Concert Series, Thanksgiving Meals, Emergency Food Pantry, Arts in Schools Assemblies and more! At least half of the volunteers are 55 years of age or over including the 4 staff, which includes Shirley who is 87 years young. She states that she doesn’t know what she’d be doing if she weren’t working at LOV. Despite hard work, weekends, and 13 great grandchildren, she has no desire to sit at home. Shirley has always felt compelled to serve her community, serving as a Newark City Council Member for over 22 years Other retired volunteers share her same sentiment. LOV and Shirley’s efforts show how responding to a need during challenging times, has helped make a community strong and supported and given purpose to many adults 55+. To learn more about LOV and all their programs, go to www.lov.org, call 510.793.LOVE (5683) or email lov@lov.org.
510.790.6600 www.fremont.gov/agewellcenters /AgeWellCenters agewellcenters@fremont.gov
Zumba Showcase Lake Elizabeth Outdoor Pavilion Monday May 3 10.00—11.00am Have you thought about taking Zumba, but haven’t followed through? Could your mind & body benefit from a great workout, music and exercise? If so sign up for this showcase today! Masks and social distancing are required. Register today. Zumba Showcase is limited to 20 people, no exceptions. Fitness Walk at Lake Elizabeth Wednesday May 12 Group 1 Walk 10.00—11.00am Group 2 Walk 11.30am—12.30pm Let’s take a nice brisk walk around Lake Elizabeth! Take in the wonderful sights around the lake, get your heart pumping and enjoy some fresh air! Masks and social distancing are required. Register today! Each group limited to 20 people, no exceptions. Tiny Tot/Age Well Center Art Day Friday May 21 10.00—11.00am Join the Recreation Department’s Tiny Tot program for a fun intergenerational art project. Get creative with adorable toddlers on Zoom! The energy of kids are sure to brigthen your day. A supply list will be emailed to you upon registration.
Cooking with Chef David
Friday May 21 11.00am—12.30pm $5 Learn to cook Grilled Pork Chops with Grilled Peach Salsa, Grilled Asparagus and Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Chef David Lee. Class will cover cooking times, how to rest meats, outdoor cooking, knife skills, preparation and time management. Sign up today and have fun cooking with your peers! iPhone Training Monday May 24 and Tuesday May 25 10.00—11.00am Do you want to become more knowledgeable about all the features your iPhone has? Having difficulty hearing or seeing on your iPhone? Attend a FREE online training and make your iPhone work better for you! This is a two day class and you will get the best results by attending both days. Sign up today! Android users, a class will be held for you in June. Stay tuned! Managing Worry and Anxiety During COVID-19 Wednesday May 26 11.00am—12.15pm During these challenging times of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic, it is important each one of us look for ways to feel connected, empowered and a little more in control over our situations. One of the ways we can achieve this is by learning tools to manage our worries and anxieties realistically and implement them in our daily lives. Join Nita Prasad, Clinical Supervisor for Aging and Family Services. Spread the word and join us with a friend or neighbor that is currently struggling. Leave better equipped to deal with today’s challenges.
To register for any of the classes or programs on this page go to: http://bit.ly/AgeWellClasses Need help or have questions? Email Nick Jordan at njordan@fremont.gov or call 510.790.6602 P.02 | 05.21 AGE-FRIENDLY FREMONT
Although our building is closed right now, dedicated Partners, volunteers and staff continue to offer services for you and your neighbors: Legal Assistance for Seniors and Health Insurance & Advocacy Program If you need legal help regarding elder abuse, guardianship, social security, naturalization and more call LAS at 510.832.3040. If you have Medicare, SSI, long term care insurance questions and more, call HICAP at 510.839.0393. TCV Mobile Pantry Thursday May 13 and 27 12.00—1.00pm
On the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month a bag of groceries with non perishables and fresh fruits or vegetables is distributed to 55+ at no cost. 55+ stay in their vehicle where a bag of groceries is placed in their trunk only. Groceries may be handed out early to prevent traffic back up. First come, first 130 served.
Bay Area Community Health
Bay Area Community Health is at the Age Well Center at Lake Elizabeth at 40086 Paseo Padre Pkwy in the outdoor patio providing health services regularly. The health service schedule is located below. When you come to your appointment face masks are required by all attendees. Please maintain 6 feet of distance from other people. If you or anyone in your household are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 do not visit health services. Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar 2nd/3rd/4th/ Tuesday 9am—12pm May 11, 18, and 25 Toe Nail and Callus Care (by appointment only) 1st Tuesday of each month 9am—12pm May 4 Call 510.252.5845 or 510.252.5819 to make an appointment with Dr. Alycia Chen. A1C Blood Testing 1st Tuesday of each month 9am—12pm May 4
Ride-On Tri-City! Transportation Services for Seniors and People with Disabilities in the Tri-City area Thursday May 13 10.00am
Do you know who to call when you need a ride? Wondering how to get to your COVID-19 vaccine appointment, your doctor’s office, the grocery store, pharmacy or community locations? Want to learn more about your transportation options? A Transportation Resource Specialist from the Ride-On Tri-City! Program will be hosting a Free Zoom Presentation The presentation will provide information on: • • •
How to connect with the Ride-On Helpline to get any of your transportation issues addressed Ride-On Tri-City! Transportation Services, including subsidized wheelchair van, taxi, Lyft and Uber rides Services available through Union City Paratransit, East Bay Paratransit, Medi-Cal Transportation services
To register go to http://bit.ly/AgeWellClasses Questions? Email Nick Jordan at njordan@fremont. gov or call 510.790.6602.
Chronic Pain Support Group 3rd Thursday each month on Zoom May 20 12.30—2.30pm Dealig with chronic pain daily is no easy feat. Join our free chronic pain support group that receives guidance from the Stanford Pain Management Clinic and learn tools to function better with pain. Email Nick Jordan at njordan@fremont.gov or call 510.790.6602 to join the group and receive the Zoom link.
LET’S CELEBRATE OLDER AMERICANS MONTH! Join our Zumba Showcase at Lake Elizabeth Outdoor Pavilion and the Fitness Walk at Lake Elizabeth (details pg. 2) Look for as we celebrate all month long! Check for updates on our Facebook page! AGE-FRIENDLY FREMONT 05.21 | P.03
ZOOM LINKS FOR CLASSES ARE ON YOUR ACTIVENET RECEIPT
MONDAY
*Classes offered at prorated fee
Program
Time
Hatha Yoga* Chair Yoga* Beginning Zumba NEW!* Zumba Gold NEW!*
9.00—10.00am 3.00—4.00pm 2.30—3.30pm 3.45—4.45pm
TUESDAY
Instructor
Fee
Jana Sokale Shari Gent Marie Magsakay Marie Magsakay
$36/quarter $36/quarter $52/quarter $52/quarter
*Classes offered at prorated fee
Program
Time
Instructor
Fee
Zumba Gold NEW!* 9.00—10.00am Marie Magsakay Creative Writing 9.30—11.30am Justin Go and Elaine Rodgers Hot Coffee Social Group NEW! 10.00—11.00am Zoom Link: https://tinyurl.com/4hpp55c6 Free Yoga Fit NEW!* 10.00—11.00am Shari Gent Needle Crafts 1.00—3.00pm Debbie Haigler Ukulele 3.00—4.30pm Kalina Wong
WEDNESDAY
$56/quarter Free
$36/quarter Free Free
*Classes offered at prorated fee
Program
Time
Let’s Keep It Moving*
Instructor
Fee
10.30—11.30am
Pat Tchang
$40/quarter
Intro to Drawing*
9.30—11.30am
Richard O’Clarke
$96/quarter
Hatha Yoga*
3.00—4.00pm
Jana Sokale
THURSDAY
$36/quarter
*Classes offered at prorated fee
Program
Time
Rise and Shine Yoga* 9.00—10.00am Advanced Drawing* 9.30—11.30am Ride-On Tri-City (May 13) 10.00am—12.00pm Chronic Pain Support Group (May 20) 12.30—2.30pm
FRIDAY
Instructor
Fee
Shari Gent Richard O’Clarke ROTC Staff
$36/quarter $96/quarter Free
James Weil
Free
*Classes offered at prorated fee
Program
Time
Instructor
Tai Chi for Arthritis* 9.30—10.30am Joey Tchang Let’s Keep It Moving* 10.35—11.35am Pat Tchang Garden Club (May 7) 1.00—3.00pm George Crozier email: srcentergardenclub@gmail.com for the link to their meeting
Fee
$40/quarter $60/quarter Free
SPRING CLASS REGISTRATION (APRIL—JUNE) OPEN NOW! • • •
Go to: http://bit.ly/AgeWellClasses or Email: Nick Jordan at njordan@fremont.gov or call 510.790.6602 with questions Zoom class link will be on your receipt.
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Go to http://bit.ly/AgeWellClasses to order your HOT and FROZEN meals using your newly created ActiveNet account! Orders may be placed Friday the week before until Wednesday at 1pm. Orders can only be done one week at a time. If you are not able to order on your own, you can order through us using the reservation system below: • Email agewellcenters@fremont.gov today and put “Meals and the Date” in the subject line. • Call 510.790.6600 and leave a detailed message. If we do your order, a staff member will call/email you to confirm your order. Please do not pick up your order if you have not received confirmation. Credit card payment is required.
Frozen meals can be picked up at the Age Well Center drive-thru every Thursday between 12—1pm. We also deliver the same meals in the Tri-City area only per request. To order — see above. You will get at least one of each of the meals listed plus one duplicate (chef’s choice).
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Ground Beef Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Vegetables
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Roasted Turkey with Brown Gravy, Cornbread Stuffing, Green Beans
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Pan Seared Chicken Breast with Tomato Herb Compote, Rice Pilaf and Vegetables
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Soy Glazed Cod Fish, Jasmine Rice, Roasted Peppers and Mushrooms
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Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breast with Tomato Herb Compote, Rice Pilaf, Vegetables
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Ground Turkey Lasagna with Mushrooms and Spinach
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Lemon Pepper Tilapia, Wild Rice, Vegetable Medley
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BBQ Flank Steak, Roasted Potatoes, Vegetables
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Asian Five Spice Pork, Fried Rice, Stir Fry Vegetables
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Roasted Pork Loin, Apple Cranberry Sauce, Red Potatoes, Green Beans
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Apricot Leek Chicken Breast, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables
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Chicken Teriyaki, Steamed Rice, Vegetables, Pot Sticker
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Ground Turkey Swedish Meatballs, Egg Noodles, Gravy
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Coconut Crusted Tilapia, Apricot Glaze, Rice Pilaf, Vegetables
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Five Cheese Tortellini with Ground Beef Ragout and Parmesan Cheese, Chopped Spinach
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Ground Beef Enchiladas with Red Sauce, Spanish Rice, Pinto Beans, Roasted Peppers
Vegetarian (Frozen) Meal Menu: • Teriyaki Glazed Tofu, Fried Rice, Stir Fry Vegetables • Garden Vegetable Penne Pasta Bake with Mozzarella Cheese • Vegetarian Creamy Lasagna with Spinach and Mushrooms
• Vegetarian Chili Stew with Ground Soy Protein
Hot Meals on 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays only 12—1pm pickup or delivery $8 for 1 hot meal The Age Well Center serves hot meals prepared by Chefs David and Luis, 2—3 Thursdays each month. Hot meals can be picked up at the same drive-thru as frozen meals.
Jumbo Shrimp, Creamy Scampi Sauce with Penne Pasta, Roasted Asparagus and Garlic Bread
BBQ for Older American Month Grilled New York Strip Steak with Mushrooms and Onions, Loaded Baked Potato, Grilled Asparagus, Bread and Butter
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WHY SEEK PEER COUNSELING?
As you grow older, there are challenges you may face such as: the stress of an illness, the loss of a job or a loved one, or a family conflict. These challenges may leave you feeling confused, isolated, grief-filled, depressed, lonely, and angry. At these times you may need to seek help from someone outside of your family or circle of friends to listen with empathy and compassion. Peer Counselors are highly trained non-judgmental volunteers who are committed to providing one on one counseling on phone or in person, accepting you as you are in the moment. Listening with empathy and compassion together with lived experiences, they can support you during your challenging times. Let a peer counselor help you work through your feelings, so that you may continue to live a full and satisfying life. For more Information, please call the Senior Information Line at 510.574.2041
DEALING WITH STRESS
The pandemic has had a stressful affect on people of all ages. Some of us grieved alone as we lost our dear loved ones. Many people faced challenges due to pre-existing physical and mental health conditions, which led to further complications. Social distancing which is necessary for public health safety, also led to isolation, stress and anxiety. Learning to cope with stress and grief became and important self care skill. Some healthy ideas to deal with stress include: • • • • • • •
Meditate and deep breathe for relaxation as much as possible Engage in daily gratitude Develop your own humor corner Disconnect from spending too much time on social media. Hydrate your body, eat, and sleep well Take scheduled breaks from work. Exercise empathy for self and others and choose to express yourself non-judgmentally.
It is important to connect over the phone and to seek formal help. The City of Fremont Human Services Department offers several services to support Tri-City residents. Call 510.574.2041 to get more information.
FAMILY CAREGIVER EDUCATION SERIES Caregiving 101 Wednesday May 19 at 10.00am Wherever you are along your caregiving journey, there are always new challenges and transitions. Join The City of Fremont’s Family Caregiver Support Program to explore the complexities of family caregiving. Discuss local resources, challenges of caregiving barriers faced by caregivers and potential impacts care providing has on a family caregiver.
Non-Pharmacologic Interventions for Dementia with Behavioral Disturbances Monday May 24 at 11.00am—12.30pm Do you have a family member with dementia that needs alternative treatments to medication? Join Dr. Isela Pardo, Geriatric Psychiatry Fellow at Stanford University to explore alternatives to Pharmacologic Interventions for Dementia. Stress Management for Caregivers Wednesday May 26 at 10.00am Caring for a loved one strains even the most resilient people. If you’re a family caregiver, join Frishta to discuss strategies for dealing with caregiver stress and take steps to preserve your own health and well-being.
All Caregiver Series classes held on Zoom. To register for one or all Caregiver classes, go to http://bit.ly/AgeWellClasses Questions? Email Frishta Sharifi at fsharifi@fremont.gov or call 510.574.2035.
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Information about useful, local resources that you or a friend may need. COMMUNITY INFORMATION
HOUSING
COF Senior Information Line 510.574.2041 www.fremont.gov/908/Senior-Help-Line
COF Office of Housing Assistance
510.494.4500
COVIA Shared Housing Program
510.574.2173
Community Ambassador Program for Seniors (CAPS) www.fremont.gov/caps
510.574.2063
Fremont Landlord/Tenant Support
510.574.2270
COF Rent Review Program
510.733.4945
Area Agency on Aging I&R
510.577.3530
Habitat for Humanity Home Repair
510.803.3388
OUTDOOR SPACES AND BUILDING
DEMENTIA—SPECIFIC SUPPORT
COF Recreation & Services
510.790.5541
East Bay Regional Park System
888.327.2757
Alzheimer’s Services of the East Bay https://aseb.org/
510.656.1329
COF Family Caregiver Support
510.574.2041
Alzheimer’s Association www.alz.org
800.272.3900
TRANSPORTATION
Stanford/VA Alzheimer’s Center www.med.stanford.edu/svalz
650.858.3915
Ride-On Tri City Program! 510.574.2053 (Transportation services for the elderly and disabled)
COVID-19 RESOURCES Age Well Center at Lake Elizabeth Updates (Recorded message)
510.790.6610
Homeless Service and Hygeine Opportunities
510.574.2222
510.856.9010
East Bay Paratransit www.eastbayparatransit.org
510.287.5000
VOLUNTEER AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT Age Well Center at Lake Elizabeth 510.790.6600 www.fremont.gov/agewellcenters
CDPH Covid-19 Updates www.cdph.ca.gov/covid19
City of Newark Senior Center http://bit.ly/NewarkSeniorCenter
City of Fremont COVID-19 Resources and Updates www.fremont.gov/coronavirus County of Alameda COVID-19 Food Distribution and Services Map www.acgov.org/maps/food-services.htm
510.578.4840
Union City Senior Center 510.489.6629 www.unioncity.org/289/ Ralph-and-Mary-Ruggieri-Senior-Center
HEALTH AND WELLNESS COF Care Coordination and 510.574.2041 Support Services Medicare and Insurance Counseling (HICAP)
LIFE ElderCare Transportation www.lifeeldercare.org
Life ElderCare Services www.lifeeldercare.org/get-help/
510.894.0370
CityServe Compassion Network www.compassionnetwork.org
510.796.7378
Tri-City Volunteers www.tcvfoodbank.org
510.598.4066
510.839.0393
SOCIAL PARTICIPATION AND INCLUSION
LIFE ElderCare Meals & Fall Prevention 510.894.0370 www.lifeeldercare.org/get-help/
Well Connected 877.797.7299 www.covia.org/services/well-connected/
Washington Hospital Health Ins Info.
COF You Are Not Alone (YANA)
800.770.9447
510.790.6691
COF = City of Fremont
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Check out our Chef and volunteers in action over the past few months.
Have you missed being able to grab the Tri City Voice Newspaper when visiting the Age Well Center at Lake Elizabeth? Do you prefer reading the paper over going online? If so, stop by the AWC at Lake Elizabeth and grab a newspaper! Thanks to Senior Commissioner Gwen Davis, we now have a Tri City Voice newspaper stand to the left of the main entrance on the sidewalk of the Center located at 40086 Paseo Padre Pkwy attached to the front of the disabled parking sign. Stop by and grab a paper and find out what’s going on in the Tri City! Thanks Tri City Voice for delivering the paper hot off the press every Tuesday and dropping off the stand!
YOU’RE SPECIAL AT COGIR OF FREMONT! Cogir of Fremont has a special offer just for you! Mention the Age Well Center, and upon move-in, we will waive the $2,500 community fee and honor our one month free promotion too! That is a savings of over $5,500 just for promoting the Age Well Center! Schedule your in-person or virtual tour today! * Care charges are not included. Certain conditions apply. Contact community for details.
2860 Country Drive Fremont, CA 94536
Move-in today and get
1 Month Free!*
Lic # 019200848
(510) 790-1645 CogirSeniorLiving.com 510.790.6600
www.fremont.gov/agewellcenters
/agewellcenters agewellcenters@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