JULY 2020
AN AGE-FRIENDLY CITY IS A LIVABLE CITY THE FREMONT SENIOR CENTER IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE due to COVID-19 and the Shelter In Place Order issued by the Alameda County Public Health Department. However, a number of services are still available including online FCS classes, trainings and talks! (See pages inside for details.)
Over the years many have said that 65 years of age and beyond are the Golden Years. For the past twenty years founders of www.encore.org view years after the age of 50 as a movement around pursuing second acts for the greater good. Either way, people often envision adults 50 to 65+ retiring, making their own schedule, traveling, volunteering, taking better care of your health and spending more time with family. How do older adults enjoy their Golden Years or encore years during a pandemic and a volatile political environment? There’s a lot of advice out there about how to stay healthy, like staying home and away from others, washing your hands often, keeping your hands away from your face and wearing a mask at all times when out of your home. But how do you take care of your mental health and combat isolation? To stay connected with others, it is recommended to keep in contact with family, friends and neighbors via phone. If you feel comfortable, you can even get some fresh air with someone else maintaining proper social distancing. Those who are comfortable with technology can Face Time, What’s App, Messenger Video, Zoom and use the House Party app. It’s not the same as human contact, but it does help seniors connect with others safely. If you’re starting to feel depressed, reach out to someone and let them know how you’re feeling or call the Senior Info Line at 510.574.2041 for more resources. CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 >
510.790.6600 www.fremont.gov/seniorcenter /FremontSeniorCenter seniorcenter@fremont.gov
FSC= Fremont Senior Center
FSC staff will be off Friday July 3 for Independence Day.
Hatha Yoga on Monday’s NEW! Mondays begins July 6 9.00—10.00am Hatha Yoga focuses on strengthening, stretching and opening the body. The practice is slower paced to give you the opportunity to move thoughtfully into each pose and to fully experience the mind-body connection. The class aims to improve balance, strength and flexibility. The breath will be used to initiate movement and to quiet the mind See schedule below. To register, email Nick Jordan at njordan@fremont.gov or leave your name, email and number at 510.790.6602 NEW! Life Essentials Fridays begins July 10 2.00—3.00pm Life Essentials strives to help provide skills, knowledge, and valuable information to help improve the daily lives of adults 55+. While teaching a variety of topics ranging from FirstAid to Emergency Preparedness to Self Defense, there is a variety of skills and knowledge that would help improve the overall safety of a adults 55+. The free class is run by volunteers and guest speakers in professional roles with deeper insights. To register, email Nick Jordan at njordan@fremont.gov or leave your name, email and number at 510.790.6602
Cooking with Chef David on Zoom Friday July 17 11am—12.30pm Fee $5 We are excited to be able to cook and teach you one of Chef David’s favorite dishes “virtually” via Zoom! Chef will be demonstrating his wonderful and delicious “Chicken Enchiladas with Green Salsa Verde” We hope that you can join Chef and others in this fun, interactive class. To register email Nick Jordan at njordan@fremont.gov or leave your name, email and number at 510.790.6602 4 Steps to Emergency Preparedness Online Class Monday July 20 10.00—11.30am 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! To register email Nick Jordan at njordan@fremont.gov or leave your name, email and number at 510.790.6602 ALT 4-step booklet.indd 1
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ONLINE CLASS SCHEDULE with ZOOM Program Hatha Yoga NEW!
Day Time Monday 9.00—10.00am
Instructor Jana Sokale
Chair Yoga
Monday
3.00—4.00pm
Shari Gent
Creative Writing *
Tuesday
10.00—11.00am
Justin Go and Elaine Rodgers
Intro to Drawing
Tuesday
11.30am—2.30pm
Richard O’Clarke
Needle Crafts *
Tuesday
1.00—3.00pm
Debbie Haigler
Ukulele *
Tuesday
3.00—4.30pm
Kalina Wong
Hatha Yoga
Wednesday
3.00—4.00pm
Jana Sokale
Rise & Shine Yoga
Thursday
9.00—10.00am
Shari Gent
Heartfullness Meditation
Thursday
10.15—11.15am
Pramila Talisetti
Friday
9.30—10.30am
Joey Tchang
Let’s Keep It Moving
Friday
10.35—11.35am
Pat Tchang
Needle Crafts *
Friday
1.00—3.00pm
Debbie Haigler
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Tai Chi FA $
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CLASSES WITH AN ASTERISK * ARE NOT TAKING NEW STUDENTS AT THIS TIME. CLASSES WITH A $ REQUIRE PAYMENT. ($16 MEMBER/$20 NON MEMBER) (NO CLASS JULY 3, PAYMENT INCLUDES 4 CLASSES)
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Although our building may be closed right now, dedicated FSC volunteers and staff continue to offer services for you and your neighbors:
IMPORTANT COVID-19 RESOURCES
LAS & HICAP Phone Appointments Available 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.
Fremont Senior Center Updates (Recorded message) 510.790.6610
Showers for Unhoused Neighbors Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 10am to 2pm
Homeless Service and Hygiene Opportunities 510.574.2222 Senior Infoline 510.574.2041 Rent Review 510.733.4945 rentreview@fremont.gov Ride-On Tri-City! Program (Transportation Services for the Elderly and Disabled) 510.574.2053 LIFE ElderCare info@LifeElderCare.org 510.894.0370
The homeless may reserve a shower time slot Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 10am to 2pm. Please call 510.574.2222 to confirm the availability of showers.
LIFE Eldercare Frozen Meals Delivery (Thursday delivery)
Would you like to receive 5 tasty, fresh, affordable frozen meals made weekly by the Senior Center, but can’t get out to pick them up? We have a service for you. LIFE ElderCare will safely deliver 5 frozen meals on Thursday’s 1.00—2.00pm. For more information call 510.790.6600 or email seniorcenter@fremont.gov. The cost is 5 meals for $20, orders must be paid by credit card. See frozen meal information below on how to order and pay.
Frozen Meals for Sale Fremont Senior Center Thursdays 12pm pickup
CDPH COVID-19 Daily Updates www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA/ Pages/New-Release-2020.aspx
FSC Frozen meals are available for drive up pick up only, one time a week every Thursday 12—1pm. A set variety of entrees will be provided as long as the FSC is closed. 5 meals cost $20. Meals must be ordered in advance Tuesday—Friday by 12pm for the next week. Credit card payment is required. Vegetarian option available by request. Call 510.790.6600 and leave a message saying you want frozen meals or email seniorcenter@fremont. gov today! A staff member will call or email you to confirm your order. Please do not show up unless your order has been confirmed verbally or via email.
City of Fremont COVID-19 Resources and Updates www.fremont.gov/coronavirus
TCV Mobile Pantry Thursdays July 9 and July 23 12.00—1.00pm
www.TriCityAtRisk.com
CDC COVID-19 Guidance for High-Risk Populations www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/ 2019-ncov/specific-groups/ high-riskcomplications.html
County of Alameda COVID-19 Food Distribution & Services Map
www.acgov.org/maps/food-services.htm
Stay in your vehicle and a free bag of groceries will be placed in your trunk or seat. Groceries may be handed out early to prevent traffic back up. First come, first 130 served.
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REFLECTION DURING THESE HISTORIC TIMES How do you get involved politically to help make America an even better place for generations to come? Here are options: • One can make donations to organizations that align with your political or social beliefs and see what recommendations these organizations provide. • Put signs up in your window or on your lawn communicating a message you’d like your community to see (bumper stickers work as well.) • Some older adults have had sit-ins voicing a particular message at their church, or sitting in front of their house, or on a corner to assure they are not around others, due to the pandemic and the inability to stand for too long.
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One can also buy and wear a t-shirt that tells those around you where you stand with an initiative. • Patronize businesses that support the same belief system as yourself. You may also decide to no longer spend money at businesses that do not share your same beliefs. • Elected officials are the voice of the people and want to hear from you. Contact them via email, phone or meetings, to let them know what’s important to you and how you want them to advocate for your community. These are historic times that require listening, dialogue, research and action no matter what your age, young or old. Do what you feel comfortable with and stay safe and healthy while you’re doing it.
VOLUNTEERS! Ohlone College Newark Center for Health Sciences and Technology Registered Nursing Program The FSC would like to extend a huge thank you to the Ohlone Registered Nursing progrmam. For the past two months students from Ohlone have volunteered at the Senior Center and helped distribute frozen meals and grocery bags. They were so responsive and hard working in the heat. The community has really benefitted from their service. Thank you Carrie Dameron, Nursing Progam Director, for providing the FSC with some great volunteers and future RN’s.
Seoyun, Jennifer and MJ.
Will you support the City of Fremont’s Personal Urgent Need (PUN) fund?
The Fund provides necessary items or services to elders in the community who cannot afford them, such as minor home repairs and medical equipment.
$10,000 We’re halfway there! Together we can make a difference in seniors’ lives.
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