JUNE 2019
AN AGE-FRIENDLY CITY IS A LIVABLE CITY P.02 WE LOVE A PARADE! Don’t just be a bystander this Summer — help decorate a float or join a parade!
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P.08 FREMONT CARES
Lakeside Café is celebrating Summer with Chef David’s creative dishes!
Read about some of our generous supporters and consider what you can do, too!
CARING FOR OUR COMMUNITY
AFFORDABLE HOUSING The City of Fremont cares about its community and continuously strives to enhance the quality of life of its residents by increasing, improving, and preserving affordable housing in Fremont. Recently, the Human Services Department partnered with Eden Housing to provide service coordination at Pauline Weaver Apartments, a new affordable housing site in Warm Springs. Pauline Weaver is one of four service-enriched housing communities where city staff, Monica Gloria helps residents connect to supportive services. Monica also coordinates on-site opportunities for learning, engagement, health and wellness programs. If you would like more information about senior housing, you can call 510.494.4500 or email: housing@fremont.gov or review these resources: •
For a listing of existing affordable units specifically for seniors: www.fremont.gov/SeniorHousingGuide
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To sign up to receive information on senior affordable housing: www.fremont.gov/AssistedHousingDirectory
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To see if you qualify for affordable housing: www.fremont.gov/AreaMedianIncome
510.790.6600 www.fremont.gov/seniorcenter /FremontSeniorCenter seniorcenter@fremont.gov
FSC= Fremont Senior Center June Birthday Party Celebration Friday June 14 in FSC Dining Room 1.30—2.30pm Join us as Comfort and Joy spread musical happiness playing well known upbeat songs on the ukulele. Everyone is welcome, even if it is not your birthday! Free cake and icecream will be given to all attendees and all those celebrating a June birthday receive a FREE gift. Sponsored by Roses’ Mortuary, the Builders Fund and the Garden Club.
NEW! Low Vision Support Group Monday June 3 11—11.45am Wing B Sign up today for our newly formed Low-Vision Support Group. The group will provide a forum in which people with low vision can share concerns, ideas, strategies and lowvision tools that will help attendee’s maintain an independent lifestyle. Drop by the Senior Center to register or call 510.790.6600.
NEW CLASS! Diabetes Self Management Monday’s June 3—July 22 10am—12pm Fremont Senior Center This 8 week class will cover various topics to give you a better understanding of diabetes and how it is diagnosed. Learn how your medication works and how to eat foods you enjoy while managing your diabetes. Registration required. Drop by the Senior Center to register or call 510.790.6600.
Collette Tour Presentation Wednesday June 5 10—11am Wing B Join us for an exciting look at the upcoming trips from Collette Tours for 2020. Collette Tour representative, Alex Capazzolo, will be on site to preview future trips and answer questions.
Be Part of the Parade this Summer!
Are you a creative crafty person that loves parades? Well check your calendar today to help decorate or be in a parade! Email parade@fremont.gov for more details or to ride in the parade! Float Decorating Party Saturday June 29
SF Pride Parade Sunday June 30
Fremont 4th of July Parade Thursday July 4
THE PLACES YOU WILL GO! Sign up at the front desk or call us at 510.790.6600 Treasure Island June 18 $71 Member $76 Non Member Disney Family Museum July 10 $83 Member $88 Non Member
Safari West July 23 $113 Member $118 Non Member Cache Creek Casino August 8 $37 Member $42 Non Member EXTENDED TRIPS (Provided by Collette Tours) America’s Music Cities October 6—13 Southern Charm Holiday December 1—6 Iceland’s Magical Northern Lights February 7—13, 2020 Croatia and Islands August 18—29, 2020
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ARE YOU NEW to the FSC?
Fremont Senior Center Orientation Wednesday June 12 10.30—11.30am Wing B If you are a new member, existing member or just curious about the FSC this Welcome Orientation is for you! No reservations needed. Drop in to the orientation and receive a tour and learn all about the vibrant center. Call us at 510.790.6600 with any questions.
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
CLASS REGISTRATION REMINDER! New Class Registration Tuesday June 4 Mark your calendars! Our free classes for July—December will begin registration on Tuesday June 4. Classes do fill up quickly. In person registration only.
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).
Ladies Hairdresser: Helena Curry
Licensed Cosmetologist Helena Curry has been donating her time to the FSC for over 4 years, giving haircuts to our female patrons. She brings smiles, positive energy and 34 years’ worth of expertise the second Monday of each month 10.30am—12pm. Helena enjoys volunteering in Fremont where her shop New Stage Hair Salon has been since 1987. Sign up for a “Ladies Hairdresser” appointment for only $5 for members and $10 non members today at the office window.
BEAUTY
TRANSPORTATION
Ladies Hairdresser* 6/10 — 2nd Monday of each month 10.30am—12pm
Travel Training Workshop* 6/11 and 6/12 — 9am—12pm Learn how to ride buses and BART in this 2 day workshop
HEALTH
Senior Clipper Cards (Bring proof of age document) 6/13 — 2nd Thursday of each month 10—11am
Blood Pressure Every Thursday 8.30am—12pm Washington on Wheels (WOW) Mobile Health Clinic 6/3 — 12.30—3.30pm Cholesterol and A1C* 6/4 — 1st Tuesday of each month 8.30am—12pm Vision Screening 6/12 — 2nd Wednesday of each month 9am—12pm Dental Screening 6/13 — 2nd Thursday of each month 8.30am—12pm Foot Care Screening* 6/18— 3rd Tuesday of each month 8.30am—12pm Tri-City Mobile Health Clinic Every Tuesday 8am—2pm Caregiver Counseling 6/14 and 6/28 2nd and 4th Friday of each month 9.30—11am
Wheelchair Van and Taxi Services 6/13— 2nd Thursday of each month 11am—12pm
LEGAL Legal Assistance for Seniors* 6/3 — 1st Monday of each month 10am—12pm HICAP Health Insurance Counseling* 6/6 and 6/20 — 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month and 6/10 and 6/24— 2nd and 4th Monday of each month 1—3pm Estate Planning* 6/20 — 3rd Thursday of each month 9.40—10.40am
Healing Touch* 6/25 — 4th Tuesday of each month
NUTRITION
*Appointment required.
TCV Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry (Takes place in the Courtyard area of Wing B) 6/13 and 6/27 — 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month 1.30pm
10am—12pm Fee $20
Grocery Rescue Program (Takes place in the MPR/Dining Room) Every M, T, Th and Fri at 12:45pm excluding Mobile Food Pantry days.
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CLASS SCHEDULE JUNE 2019 MONDAY
Program Time Room Instructor Tai Chi 8.15—9.15 Wing A James Chew Quilters Club 9.00—12.00 Wing B Emilia Alvelais *Harmonica 10.30—11.30 Carlton Sr. Liv. David Mandell BINGO! (1st & 3rd) 11.00—2.30 Wing A Shirley Lancaster Matter of Balance 12.30—2.30 Wing B Life Eldercare Staff Spanish Immersion 12.45—2.30 Wing B Aurelia Martinez Beginner Zumba Gold 2.45—3.45 Wing A Marie Magsakay Chair Yoga 3.00—4.00 Wing B Shari Gent Zumba Gold 3.45—4.45 Wing A Marie Magsakay
Fee/Donation
Free Free Free Fee Free Free $25(m)/$45(n) Donation $25(m)/$45(n)
TUESDAY
FCC CLASSES END JUNE 11
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—12.15
Wing B
Students
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
Ping Pong
1.30—4.30
Wing B/PS
No instructor
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
Drawing & Acrylic Painting 1.30—3.30
MPR
Aurelia Martinez
Free
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
CLASS SCHEDULE JUNE 2019
THURSDAY
Program Time Room Instructor Yoga 9.30—10.30 Wing A Kay Emanuele
Fee/Donation
Donation
Zentangle (no 6/6)
10.00—12.00
Wing B
Neera Dave
Donation
Transportation Services (2nd Thurs) 10.00—12.00
Wing B
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
Chess
3.45—4.45
Wing B
Students
Free
FRIDAY
FCC CLASSES END JUNE 14
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
Free
Bridge
1.00—3.00
Wing B
Don or Seiko
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 June 12 and 26 11am—3pm 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month
FISA (Fremont Indian Seniors Association) June 4 and 18 10am—1.15pm 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month
Caregiver Support Group 10am—12pm Every Tuesday
Garden Club June 7 1pm—2pm 1st Friday of each month
Chinese Senior Club June 6 9am—3pm Wing B 1st Thursday of each month East Indian Seniors June 11 and 25 3pm—4.45pm 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month
INSAF (Indo American Seniors) June 11 and 25 10am—1.15pm 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month Los Amigos June 4 1pm—4pm 1st Tuesday of each month
Muslim Support Network June 24 11am—2pm 4th Monday of each month NARFE June 28 11:30am—2pm 4th Friday of each month Parkinson Support Group June 24 7—9pm 4th Monday of each month Senior Commission Meeting June 28 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
JUNE
40086 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont, CA 94538. Menu Hotline: 510.790.6610
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Pan Seared Chicken Breast with Artichoke Spinach Sauce, Wild Rice, Brussel Sprouts, Garden Salad and Bread
Garlic and Herb Roasted Chicken, Creamy Polenta, Roasted Cauliflower, Arugula Salad and House Baked Focaccia
Spaghetti and Meatballs with Roasted Red Peppers and Mushrooms, Italian Chopped Salad and Garlic Bread Soup & Salad Day
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Roasted Garlic and Herb Pork Loin with Brown Gravy, Basil Pesto Penne Pasta, Steamed Broccoli, Salad and Bread
Italian Wedding Soup, Chopped Romaine, Salami, Olives, Garbanzo Beans and Italian Dressing with Focaccia Bread
Spiral Sliced Ham with Pineapple Glaze, Cornbread Stuffing, Steamed Green Beans Cranberry Sauce, Salad and a Roll
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Farmhouse Tomato and Caper Chicken Breast, Israeli Pearl Cous Cous, Asparagus, Spinach Salad and Bread
Roasted Turkey Breast Cornbread Stuffing, Brown Gravy, Cranberry Sauce, Broccoli and Peppers, Salad and Bread
Asian Beef and Broccoli, Garlic Fried Rice, Egg Roll, Cucumber and Tomato Salad and a Fortune Cookie
Roasted Beef Tri Tip with BBQ Sauce, Mac and Cheese, Smoked Ham Braised Collard Greens, Kale Salad and Sliced Bread
Chicken Enchiladas, Pinto Beans, Spanish Rice, Sour Cream Guacamole, Salsa, Caesar Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing $6/$8
Braised Lamb Shanks,Roasted Herb Red Potatoes, Green Beans with Red Peppers, Green Salad and Bread
Potato Crusted Cod Filet with Tartar Sauce, Steamed Wild Rice, Roasted Carrots, Salad and a Roll
Crab Cakes with Sun-Dried Tomato Aioli Sauce, Brown Rice Pilaf, Mixed Vegetables, Broccoli Slaw and a Roll
Ground Turkey and Ricotta Cheese Lasagna with Roasted Zucchini and Yellow Squash, Caesar Salad and Garlic Bread
New York Strip Steak with Grilled Onions and Mushrooms, Baked Potato, Asparagus, Pasta Salad and Garlic Bread
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Kalua Pork with Hawaiian Glaze, Steamed Jasmine Rice, Roasted Carrots, Macaroni Salad and a Hawaiian Sweet Roll
Roasted Pork Char Siu with Vegetable Garlic Fried Rice, Bok Choy, Egg Roll, Asian Broccoli Slaw and a Fortune Cookie
Father’s Day $6/$8
Panko Crusted Tilapia Sauteed Rice Pilaf, Roasted Squash with Tomatoes, Spinach and Strawberry Salad and Bread
Shrimp and Linguine Pasta with Garlic Scampi Sauce, Broccoli and Cauliflower, Caesar Salad and Bread
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 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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WE VOLUNTEERS! Senior Peer Counseling The City of Fremont is thrilled to extend big congratulations to the 2019 graduating Class of Senior Peer Counselor volunteers! Ten volunteer counselors completed an intensive 54-hour, 9-week training and are ready to share their gifts of caring and compassion with older adults, facing a time of emotional stress in the community. This special group
of volunteers mirrors the diversity of the Tri-City communities, allowing the program to provide culturally sensitive counseling in 13 different languages. The individual stories of our graduates help them to connect with others. Our newest graduates join the remarkable community of Senior Peer Counselors while they enjoy the benefits of lifelong learning!
FREMONT CARES The Fremont Senior Center thrives due to the generosity of the community and its’ patrons. We would like to thank the following organizations and individuals for funding the beautiful new lobby furniture: Builders Fund, Candle Lighters, CFEA COF Employee Association, Elks Lodge 2121, Iris Picket, JoAnn Rhodes-Jones, Linda Wasserman, Sue Kong, Tony Kong,
Winnie Hung. The Senior Center is very grateful for the generosity and willingness of the organizations and individuals that gave! If you are a member or lover of the Fremont Senior Center and would like to give to a vibrant and supportive center, please contact Manager Aisha Jasper in person, either email — ajasper@fremont.gov or call 510.790.6606.
Outdoor Spring BBQ and Dance
The Fremont Senior Center’s 1st Outdoor Spring BBQ and Dance was a huge hit! Here are some pictures from the fun and delicious event.
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