JUNE 2021
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 REOPENING FOR SOME SERVICES AND CLASSES ON TUESDAY JULY 6. MORE DETAILS ON THE BACK PAGE.
The City of Fremont provides compassionate peer counseling support to depressed, isolated, lonely, and/or grieving older adults in the Tri-City area. The goal of the program is to increase emotional well-being and satisfaction with life. Especially through the pandemic, the peer counselors have stepped up to support the community. The Senior Peer Counseling program has been effectively connecting trained peer counselors to older adults needing emotional support for over 28 years. The peers are at least 50 years old themselves, living in the Tri-City area, come from all walks of life and are as diverse as the seniors they serve. They are highly trained in providing emotional support and themselves receive weekly support and education, from a mental health professional. Senior peer counselors provide safe, non-judgmental, emotional support to the older adults they are matched with, to explore topics that include changes in health, employment, family conflicts or other concerns. You can contact the Senior Infoline 510.574.2041, if you would like to be matched with a peer counselor today! They are looking to support you.
510.790.6600 www.fremont.gov/agewellcenters /AgeWellCenters agewellcenters@fremont.gov
Age Well Dance at the Palms Pavilion Thursday June 10 1—3pm Cost: $5.00 Palms Pavilion (behind the Fremont Water Park 40500 Paseo Padre Parkway Fremont) Let’s dance! Come and line dance outdoors with the Age Well Center. The Canyon Band will be playing some great music to get you moving. Shaded benches and light refreshments will be provided. Register today! Masks and social distancing are required. Limited to 20 people, no exceptions. 4 Steps to Emergency Preparedness in Mandarin Tuesday June 14 11am—12pm This training will be in Mandarin. Adults 60+ are among the most vulnerable when disaster strikes. That’s why it’s critical that adults 60+, and those who care for them, take steps to be better prepared for times like now. Attend this online workshop that will help you follow through with 4 Emergency Preparedness Steps. Be more prepared! (A 4 Step booklet will be mailed to your home if you do not have one.) ALT 4-step booklet.indd 1
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Android Phone Training Wednesday June 16 and Thursday June 17 2—3pm Do you want to become more knowledgeable about all the features your Android phone has? Having difficulty hearing or seeing on your phone? Attend a FREE online training and make your Android phone work better for you! This is a two day class and you will get the best results by attending both days. Sign up today!
Family Caregiver Education Series Caregiving and Happiness Tuesday June 8 11am It’s true that we all want to be happy, and happiness should not be a reality we leave behind as a child, but exactly how do you go about it? Join the City of Fremont’s family caregiver support program to discuss research-based ideas, and small changes you could make to live a more joyful and happy life. Spanish Immersion Mondays July 12—September 27 11.30am—1.00pm FREE Wing B This Spanish Immersion class is designed with an emphasis in grammatical analysis and conversational Spanish. Reading material will be provided and discussed in class. Masks and social distancing are required. Limited to 20 people, no exceptions. Art Social Group Wednesdays July 7—September 29 10.30am—12.30pm FREE Wing B Join this new Art Social Group if you enjoy art and are looking for some friendly faces. If you have an artistic side or not this class is fun and engaging. Class is self paced and you provide and get feedback from your peers. Masks and social distancing are required. Limited to 20 people, no exceptions.
SUMMER REGISTRATION BEGINS JUNE 7
Sign up for your favorite Age Well classes! Classes are taught by paid staff or volunteer instructors. Some classes will meet indoors, some will meet outdoors and some will continue to meet on Zoom.
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 | 06.21 AGE-FRIENDLY FREMONT
Although our building is closed until July 6th, 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 June 10 and 24 12.00—1.00pm A bag of groceries with non perishables and fresh fruits or vegetables is distributed to 55+ adults at no cost. 55+ adults 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. TCV Mobile Food Pantry will return to walk up service in July. Stay tuned!
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. Beginning on July 6 BACH services will return indoors to the Service Room. Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar 2nd/3rd/4th/5th Tuesday 9am—12pm June 8, 15, 22 and 29 Toe Nail and Callus Care (by appointment only) 1st Tuesday of each month 9am—12pm June 1 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 June 1
Ride-On Tri-City! Transportation Services for Seniors and People with Disabilities in the Tri-City area Thursday June 10 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 June 17 12.30—2.30pm Dealing with chronic pain daily is no easy feat. Join our free chronic pain support group that receives guidance from the Stanford Pain Management Clinic. 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.
WELCOME BACK! AWC at Lake Elizabeth will officially reopen on Tuesday July 6th. For details see back page, check for updates on Facebook, check your email and call our update line at 510.790.6610! AGE-FRIENDLY FREMONT 06.21 | P.03
JUNE 2021 MONDAY
Program
Location
Hatha Yoga* Chair Yoga* Beginning Zumba* Zumba Gold*
Zoom Zoom Zoom Zoom
Time
9.00—10.00am 3.00—4.00pm 2.30—3.30pm 3.45—4.45pm
Instructor
Fee
Jana Sokale Shari Gent Marie Magsakay Marie Magsakay
$36/quarter $36/quarter $52/quarter $52/quarter
TUESDAY
Program
Location
Zumba Gold* Yuanji Dance Creative Writing Needle Crafts Ukulele
Zoom Lake Elizabeth Zoom Zoom Zoom
WEDNESDAY Program
Time
Instructor
Fee
9.00—10.00am 9.00—11.00am 9.30—11.30am 1.00—3.00pm 3.00—4.30pm
Marie Magsakay Karen Downing Justin Go and Elaine Rodgers Debbie Haigler Kalina Wong
$56/quarter Free Free Free Free
Location
Let’s Keep It Moving* Zoom Intro to Drawing* Zoom Hatha Yoga* Zoom
Time
10.30—11.30am 9.30—11.30am 3.00—4.00pm
Instructor
Pat Tchang Richard O’Clarke Jana Sokale
Fee
$40/quarter $96/quarter $36/quarter
THURSDAY
Program
Location
Rise and Shine Yoga* Zoom Advanced Drawing* Zoom Chronic Pain Support Zoom Group (June 17)
Time
9.00—10.00am 9.30—11.30am 12.30—2.30pm
Instructor
Fee
Shari Gent Richard O’Clarke James Weil
$36/quarter $96/quarter Free
FRIDAY
Program
Location
Time
Instructor
Yuanji Dance Lake Elizabeth 9.00—11.00am Karen Downing Tai Chi for Arthritis* Zoom 9.30—10.30am Joey Tchang Let’s Keep It Moving* Zoom 10.35—11.35am Pat Tchang Garden Club (June 4) Zoom 1.00—3.00pm George Crozier email: srcentergardenclub@gmail.com for the link to their meeting
Fee
Free $40/quarter $60/quarter Free
SUMMER CLASS REGISTRATION (JULY–SEPTEMBER) AVAILABLE ON JUNE 7!
July classes will have a member and non member price. Members save $20 per class per quarter. Sign up for a membership today! • Go to: http://bit.ly/AgeWellClasses or • Email: Nick Jordan at njordan@fremont.gov or call 510.790.6602 with questions
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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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BBQ Roasted Pork Loin, Mac & Cheese and Vegetables
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Asian Beef & Broccoli, Fried Rice and a Pot Sticker
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Filipino Chicken Adobo, Jasmine Rice and Asian Stir Fry Vegetables
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Chicken Tamale Pie, Spanish Rice, Black Beans and Vegetables
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Roasted Garlic Herb Chicken Breast, Creamy Polenta and Vegetables
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Spanish Pork Carnitas, Spanish Rice, Black Beans and Vegetables
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Grilled Flank Steak, Potato Wedges and Green Beans
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Ground Turkey Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy and Vegetables
Chicken Enchiladas with Green Salsa Verde, Spanish Rice, Pinto Beans and Vegetables
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Maryland Crab Cakes, Wild Rice and Vegetables
Spaghetti and Beef Meatballs with Marinara, Parmesan Cheese and Vegetables
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Potato Crusted Cod, Roasted Potatoes and Vegetables
Five Cheese Tortellini Pasta topped with Ground Turkey Ragout Sauce and Vegetables
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Two Alarm Ground Turkey Chili with Beans and Vegetables
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Coconut Crusted Tilapia with Apricot Sauce, Rice and Vegetables
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Garlic Balsamic Chicken Breast, Pesto Penne Pasta and Vegetables
Vegetarian (Frozen) Meal Menu: • BBQ Rubbed Tofu, Vegetarian Beans, Roasted Potatoes and Vegetables • Mushroom & Cheese Ravioli, Alfredo Sauce and Vegetables
• Pearl Cous Cous with Chopped Vegetables Olives and Feta Cheese • Vegetable Egg Noodle Chow Mein
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.
Roasted Chicken Quarters with BBQ Sauce, Mac & Cheese, Smoked Ham Braised Collard Greens, Pasta Salad and Cornbread
Grilled Salmon Filet with Fresh Cilantro Chimichurri Sauce, Wild Rice, Garlic Herb Green Beans, Buttermilk Biscuit with Honey and Butter
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HELP US INCREASE OUR E–NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIBERS!
Do you want to stay in the loop about what the Age Well Centers, Human Services and Agencies serving seniors are doing? Things change rapidly and getting Age Friendly Fremont delivered right to your in-box keeps you connected and informed! When the Age Well Center at Lake Elizabeth building opens again on July 6th, the newsletter will return to being emailed out sooner than its’ posted on-line or put out. Your e-subscription also helps reduce printed material cost and is better for the environment. Email agewellcenters@fremont.gov to request the emailed newsletter today! Or give us a call at 510.790.6600 to have a staff person or volunteer set up an email account for you and walk you through sending and checking email. We’re here to help adults 55+ with technology when ever we can!
LAST MONTH IN PICTURES
Karin loved picking up her meal and gift
Provident Credit Union volunteers cheering AWC walkers
Zumba at Lake Elizabeth Pavilion
A great day for a walk
All smiles at the Drive By Volunteer Appreciation
Staff in 80’s attire sing AWC volunteer praises
ALAMEDA COUNTY SURVEY COUNTY–WIDE SURVEY OF INTERNET CONNECTION NEEDS FOR OLDER ADULTS The Alameda County Council for Age-Friendly Communities is conducting a survey of older adults in the County to ask about their access to the internet, electronic devices and need for education support to use those devices. This anonymous survey is a way for older adults to make their voices heard, find gaps in access, and help make Alameda County a more age-friendly community. The County hopes to reach as many Alameda County residents who are age 50 or older as possible. Respond to the survey online (available in several languages). To request a print copy of the survey, email: internet.survey@acgov.org. Your responses are confidential. To complete the survey online: https://agefriendly.acgov.org/af-efforts/internet-survey.page P.06 | 06.21 AGE-FRIENDLY FREMONT
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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The AWC at Lake Elizabeth’s building will officially reopen on Tuesday July 6th. Yay! The staff have greatly missed the energy and love users bring into the building daily. We hope everyone has been doing their best since March of 2020 and figured out ways to thrive. 1. Membership is returning in June! Your membership will be good at both Lake Elizabeth and soon to open South Fremont Age Well Center and allows you to save on meals, classes and later down the line trips again. Membership will be good for 18 months rather than 12 months due to the pandemic. Score! Activate your membership at http://bit.ly/AgeWellClasses today before prices go up in July! 2. You can also register for classes with ActiveNet. You can create an account at http://bit.ly/AgeWellClasses today! If you need help staff is happy to help. Just give us a call at 510.790.6600 and leave us a message. We’ll call you back and walk you through the account creation process or create the account for you! 3. Soap and water continue to be available in all restrooms for proper hand hygiene. In addition, hand sanitizer stations are mounted to the walls in every room of the AWC. 4. We kindly ask that if you are experiencing cold symptoms or have been around someone who is sick, to not come into to the AWC until everyone feels better. 5. We are waiting for more guidance from the CDC, the State and Alameda County about room capacity and will let you know in the July Age Friendly Fremont issue. Stay tuned. We can’t wait to see you safely! We will reassess our processes every few weeks. Thank you for your kindness and patience during this transitional time.
Everything the Age Well Center does is in partnership with others and we need to partner with you to build a resilient, strong, financially sustainable center today. Volunteers, instructors, groups, class attendees and renters are all partners that help the center carry on daily. It’s going to continue to take all of us, to meet the needs of the community and pitch in. Most classes will continue to show a cost each quarter in the class schedule to help contribute towards the centers’ financial success. With a
510.790.6600
www.fremont.gov/agewellcenters
/agewellcenters agewellcenters@fremont.gov
quarterly cost of $36 to $56 in most cases, classes end up being between $3 to $5 each. (If paying for a class is a financial hardship, financial aid can be requested and granted.) Unfortunately, donations to instructors will no longer be permitted, as it is not a best financial practice. However, volunteer instructors have been offered the opportunity to be part time paid staff or contract employees as an alternative. The center has been around for over 40 years and we thank you in advance for investing in the next 40 years ahead! 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