AUGUST 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 meals! (See pages inside for details.)
Health experts have long extolled the benefits of spending time outside. Opportunities for healthy, active living include access to walking paths, walkable neighborhoods, organized activities, and ways to stay connected for long-term social health. The City of Fremont is creating a new Parks and Recreation Master Plan, and community input is being sought to help guide the development of parks and recreation in Fremont for the next 15 years. We believe that being age-friendly makes our city a better place for everyone to work, play and live. By 2034, 33% of the population will be 55 and over. The City wants to hear from residents of all ages about how they like to spend time outside, at our senior and community centers, how they would like to recreate and gather as a community in the future, and what they would like to see in their parks. One upcoming project in Central Park will feature adult exercise equipment for all ages. What else would you like to see in Fremont parks? How can we create recreational and intergenerational programs that meet your goals for lifelong learning? Attend a virtual public input meeting and share your thoughts. Each meeting will cover the same material but offer a variety of times to attend. Meetings attended virtually via computer or smartphone will offer live polling, Q&A, and commenting, or a dial-in option is available to listen in. Please consider registering for one of the upcoming meeting dates: • SATURDAY AUGUST 8th 10—11am
• WEDNESDAY AUGUST 12th 10—11am
Share your vision and register today! www.InventFremontParks.com
510.790.6600 www.fremont.gov/seniorcenter /FremontSeniorCenter seniorcenter@fremont.gov
FSC= Fremont Senior Center Bingocize NEW ZOOM CLASS! Starts Monday August 17 1.30—2.30pm The FSC is happy to announce LIFE ElderCare is back with a new evidence based fall prevention class called BINGOCIZE! The 10-week health promotion class combines the game of bingo with fall prevention exercise. Who said you couldn’t have your cake and eat it too? Meet new people virtually while learning about fall reduction techniques. To register, email your name, date of birth and phone number to njordan@fremont.gov. Alternatively, you may call 510.790.6602 and leave the above information.
Cooking with Chef David on Zoom is Back! Friday August 21 11am—12.30pm (Fee $5) Students will learn how to make the classic Italian dish of pan seared chicken with lemon caper picatta sauce, sautéed spaghetti pasta with asparagus tips. The recipe will teach students good knife skills, searing protein, cooking pasta and sauce making. Your taste buds will appreciate the balance of freshness and lemon flavor! Email njordan@fremont.gov to register for the class or call 510.790.6602.
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Let’s Keep It Moving Fridays August 7—September 25 Class time below in Class Schedule (Fee $32) Tai Chi for Arthritis helps people with arthritis to improve their quality of life by improving range of motion and decreasing pain. Benefits include improving relaxation, vitality, posture, and immunity. Let’s Keep It Moving is a fun and engaging exercise class that can be done seated or standing. The class focuses on balance, strength, flexibility, and endurance. Each week there is different music to get you moving. To register, email Nick Jordan at njordan@fremont.gov or call 510.790.6602.
4 Steps to Emergency Preparedness on Zoom Monday August 24 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
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Hatha Yoga Bingocize NEW! Chair Yoga Creative Writing * Intro to Drawing Needle Crafts * Ukulele * Bingocize NEW! Hatha Yoga Rise & Shine Yoga Heartfullness Meditation Tai Chi FA $ Let’s Keep It Moving $ Needle Crafts *
Monday Monday Monday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Wednesday Wednesday Thursday Thursday Friday Friday Friday
Jana Sokale Jennifer Shively Shari Gent Justin Go and Elaine Rodgers Richard O’Clarke Debbie Haigler Kalina Wong Jennifer Shively Jana Sokale Shari Gent Pramila Talisetti Joey Tchang Pat Tchang Debbie Haigler
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9.00—10.00am 1.30—2.30pm 3.00—4.00pm 9.30—11.30am 11.30am—2.30pm 1.00—3.00pm 3.00—4.30pm 1.30—2.30pm 3.00—4.00pm 9.00—10.00am 10.15—11.15am 9.30—10.30am 10.35—11.35am 1.00—3.00pm
CLASSES WITH AN ASTERISK * ARE NOT TAKING NEW STUDENTS AT THIS TIME. CLASSES WITH A $ REQUIRE PAYMENT — $32 PER PERSON (PAYMENT INCLUDES 8 CLASSES AUGUST—SEPTEMBER)
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Although our building is closed right now, dedicated FSC volunteers and staff continue to offer services for you and your neighbors:
IMPORTANT COVID-19 RESOURCES Fremont Senior Center Updates (Recorded message) 510.790.6610 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 www.tricityatrisk.com
CDC Prevent Getting Sick Guidance www.cdc.gov/ coronavirus/ 2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/ prevention.html CDPH Covid-19 Updates www.cdph.ca.gov/covid19 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
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.
The FSC is Now Offering Both Hot and Frozen Meals! Hot Meals: 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays only 12pm - pickup or delivery $7 for 1 hot meal (price subject to change with notice) A new service the FSC is proud to announce is the return of hot meals prepared by Chef David and Luis! 2–3 Thursdays each month, a hot meal can be picked up using the same drive-thru method as frozen meals. The August menu is: 8/6 — BBQ pulled pork and chicken breast combo, grilled asparagus, macaroni and cheese, buttermilk biscuit w/honey butter. 8/20 — Sautéed chicken fajitas w/onions and peppers, Spanish rice and black beans, mild pico de gallo salsa, sour cream, guacamole and flour tortillas. Frozen Meals: Thursdays 12pm pickup or delivery $20 for 5 meals Frozen meals can be picked up at the FSC every Thursday between 12pm and 1pm. LIFE Eldercare also delivers the same meals per request. The frozen meals are a set variety of entrees that include pork, beef, fish, chicken and turkey. Vegetarian option available by request. How to Order: The reservation system for both hot and frozen meals are the same. Call 510.790.6600 and leave a message saying you want frozen meals or hot meals or both! Or email seniorcenter@ fremont.gov today and put FROZEN Meal or HOT Meal in the subject line. 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. Hot and Frozen Meals must be ordered in advance by Monday at 3pm for that Thursday. Credit card payment is required.
TCV Mobile Pantry Thursdays August 13 and 27 12.00—1.00pm 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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VOLUNTEERS! Kalina Wong, Comfort and Joy Ukulele Leader The FSC would like to extend a warm thank you to volunteer leader of the Ukulele class. The group has over 25 members and puts a smile on all the faces that hear them. Kalina and her group now practice regularly online using Zoom. The Ukulele group donates their time to birthday parties, special performances and other events at the FSC. We really appreciate her work with the group and her willingness to adapt to the new online set up due to COVID-19. We look forward to hearing the group live in the Senior Center sometime soon. Thank you Kalina!
COVID Networks, a new organization started by 5 high school seniors at Cupertino High aims to combat social isolation in seniors. Social interaction is especially important for seniors. Studies have found that regular social loneliness can have the same impact on health as smoking almost a pack of cigarettes a day. With 40% of seniors experiencing loneliness,
this problem has unfortunately been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. A solution is to virtually connect high school students and seniors to foster fruitful interactions and create meaningful bonds. Volunteers and seniors are paired based on shared interests, and can connect through discussion, games, and fun interactive activities one on one. If you are interested in being paired with a vetted high school teen, please register with COVID Networks by going to www.covidnetworks.org. If you have additional questions, call 408.216.7236.
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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