AUGUST 2021
The Age Well Center at Lake Elizabeth — formerly the Fremont Senior Center — offers (online and in person) classes, services, trainings and meals! * OUR BUILDING IS NOW OPEN FOR LUNCH, SERVICES AND CLASSES. WELCOME BACK! WE MISSED YOU!
The City of Fremont is an active member of the World Health Organization (WHO) and AARP’s Age Friendly Network. This global network has more than 1,000 cities in 44 countries and the number is growing. In fact, California just joined the network as an age-friendly state in June, the eighth state in the US to join. As an age-friendly city, we have a 5-year Action Plan that guides our efforts in 9 different domains: • Health and Wellness • Outdoor Spaces and Buildings • Transportation • Social Participation and Inclusion • Volunteering and Civic Engagement • Community Information • Employment and Learning Opportunities • Housing • Dementia-related Support We just finished our first year of the current 2020–25 plan and, while it was a challenging year, there have been gains in several areas. The completion of the second Age Well center in South Fremont is a highlight and adds a beautifully designed space for older adults to gather. We also were able to reach 14,000 individuals with information about emergency planning and completed pedestrian upgrades and grinding of uneven pathways. We look forward to the upcoming year and working towards an age-friendly community. An age-friendly city is a livable city for all.
510.790.6600 www.fremont.gov/agewellcenters /AgeWellCenters agewellcenters@fremont.gov August Hours: Monday—Thursday 8am—1pm Lunch only Friday 11.30am—1pm
INDICATES ZOOM EVENT INDICATES IN PERSON EVENT
Fiber Arts NEW! Tuesdays beginning August 3 9.00-10.30am in Wing B Free Do you want to learn how to create knitted arts? Fiber art is a style of fine art which uses textiles such as fabric, yarn, natural and synthetic fibers. Sign up for this new class and learn to create a wonderful piece of art! Age Well Dances Thursdays August 5 and 12 11.00am—1.00pm in Wing A $5 Dust off those dancing shoes, spend some time with your peers and enjoy some live music. Join the AWC for a dancing good time. Mask required. Cash only payable at the door upon entry. See you soon! Android Phone Training Wednesday August 25 10am—12pm 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! Sign up today! Bingocize NEW! Mondays and Wednsdays begins August 16 1.30—2.30pm Free BINGOCIZE® is a 10-week health promotion program that combines the game of bingo with fall prevention exercise. Come play bingo and meet new people virtually while learning about techniques to reduce falls. Zoom link will be emailed prior to the first class meeting. Staff will call you to let you know when the BINGOCIZE® bags are ready to pick up at our office.
Caregiver Support Group Wednesdays 11.00am—12:30pm in Wing A Providing care for an elderly friend or family member can be a consuming and stressful experience. The City of Fremont is offering a caregiver support group to help. This weekly group is designed to provide emotional, educational and social support for family caregivers through regularly scheduled meetings. Come be a part of a safe place for caregivers, to connect and meet with other caregivers while developing methods and skills to manage anxiety, maintain their own personal, physical and emotional health. Get connected with community resources as well. For more information call Senior Information Line at 510.574.2041 Family Caregiver Educational Series: Cultivating Resilience Tuesday August 10 10—11.30am Now more than ever it’s very important to cultivate resilience in order to meet your personal and caregiving responsibilities while living a healthy and meaningful life. Join Family Caregiver Support Program of City of Fremont to discuss and learn the reflective strategies for cultivating resiliency. This webinar will include stress reduction in response to uncertain times with tips to cultivate resiliency. The link will be in your emailed receipt. For more information call Senior Information Line at 510.574.2041 Legal Assistance for Seniors/HICAP present Creating a Secure Future: Advanced Healthcare Directives Thursday August 19 9.30—10.30am in Wing A • Advanced Health Care Directive’s – what they are, and how to complete • Information about appointing an agent, end-oflife decision making and POLST forms • Referrals for other planning tools (wills/Durable Power of Attorney for Finance) • Suggestions and resources for preparedness
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 | 08.21 AGE-FRIENDLY FREMONT
Sign up at the front desk or call us at 510.790.6600. Some services offered online through Zoom and in person at the Age Well Center. 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 August 12 and 26 10.30—11.30am NOTE EARLIER TIME! Bring your own bag and choose from an array of fresh fruit, vegetables and non perishables farmers market style for free! Food provided by Tri City Volunteers to the first 130 people. Staging area is located in front of the AWC on the sidewalk. 1 bag per household.
Bay Area Community Health
Bay Area Community Health has returned to offering services in doors at the Age Well Center at Lake Elizabeth inside the service room. The health service schedule is located below. Face masks are required by all attendees. If you or anyone in your household are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 do not come in for health services. A1C Blood Testing 2nd Tuesday of each month 9am—12pm August 10 Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar 1st/3rd/4th Tuesday 9am—12pm August 3, 17 and 24 Toe Nail and Callus Care (by appointment only) 2nd Tuesday of each month 9am—12pm August 10 Call 510.252.5845 or 510.252.5819 to make an appointment with Dr. Alycia Chen.
Ride-On Tri-City!
Thursday August 12 Clipper Card Workshop 10—11am Ride On Tri-City Workshop 11am—12pm Lobby Are you a senior or a person with a disability living in Fremont, Newark or Union City? Register for a Clipper Card workshop and/or a Ride- On Tri -City! Come to the workshop and get your Senior Clipper card and learn about how to use the card on public transit. A Transportation Resources Specialist from the RideOn Tri-City! Program is available to assist you with your specific transportation needs. For more info about the workshop, please call the Ride-On Tri-City Helpline 510.574.2053.
FISA (Fremont Indian Seniors Association) August 3 and 17 10.00am—1.00pm in Wing A 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month
INSAF (Indo American Seniors) August 10 and 24 10.00am—1.00pm in Wing A 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month East Indian Seniors August 10 and 24 11.00am—1.00pm in Wing B 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month
Chronic Pain Support Group 3rd Thursday each month on Zoom August 19 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 is officially open! Check for updates on Facebook, check your email and call our update line at 510.790.6610! AGE-FRIENDLY FREMONT 08.21 | P.03
ZOOM CLASS
IN PERSON CLASS
*MEMBERSHIP PRICE/CLASS OFFERED AT PRORATED FEE
MONDAY
Program
Ping Pong Hatha Yoga* Quilters Club Harmonica Let’s Keep It Moving Spanish Immersion Bingocize Beginning Zumba* Chair Yoga*
Location
Wing A Zoom Wing B/SS Carlton Sr. Liv. Zoom Wing B/PS Zoom Zoom Zoom
Time
Instructor
Fee
8.15—10.30am 9.00—10.00am 9.00—11.00am 10.30—11.30am 10.30—11.30am 11.30—1.00pm 1.30-2.30pm 2.30—3.30pm 3.00—4.00pm
N/A Jana Sokale Amy Alvelais David Mandell Pat Tchang Aurelia Martinez Jennifer Shively Marie Magsakay Shari Gent
Free $44/quarter Free Free Free Free Free $40/quarter $44/quarter
TUESDAY
Program
Zumba Gold* Yuanji Dance Fiber Arts Creative Writing Needle Crafts
Location
Time
Instructor
Zoom 9.00—10.00am Lake Elizabeth 9.00—11.00am Wing B/PS 9.00—10.30am Wing B/SS 10.00am—12.00pm Zoom 1.00—3.00pm
Marie Magsakay Karen Downing Eleanor Pickering Elaine Rodgers Debbie Haigler
Fee
$44/quarter Free Free Free Free
WEDNESDAY
Program
Location
Advanced Drawing and Painting Lake Walkers Walking Let’s Keep It Moving* Art Social Group Bingocize Hatha Yoga*
* Zoom
Time
9.30—11.30am
Lake Elizabeth 10.00—11.00am Zoom 10.30—11.30am Wing A/PS 10.30—12.30pm Zoom 1.30—2.30pm Zoom 3.00—4.00pm
Instructor
Fee
Richard O’Clarke
$96/quarter
Phan Pham Pat Tchang Aurelia Martinez Jennifer Shively Jana Sokale
Free $60/quarter Free Free $52/quarter
THURSDAY
Program
Rise and Shine Yoga* Creative Writing Mah Jong Ride-on Tri-City (8/12) Dances (8/5 and 8/12) Chronic Pain Support Group (8/19)
Location
Zoom Zoom Wing B Lobby Wing A Zoom
Time
Instructor
Fee
9.00—10.00am 10.00am—12.00pm 10.00am—1.00pm 10.00am—12.00 11.00am—1.00pm 12.30—2.30pm
Shari Gent $56/quarter Elaine Rodgers and Justin Go Free Mae Xavier Free ROTC Staff Free N/A $5(cash only) James Weil 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 (8/6) Zoom 1.00—3.00pm George Crozier email: srcentergardenclub@gmail.com for the link to their meeting
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Fee
Free $60/quarter $60/quarter Free
LUNCH Monday — Friday Served at 12 PM Member: $5 Non Member: $7 All ages welcome!
LIMITED SEATING FIRST–COME, FIRST SERVED NO REFUNDS, NO EXCHANGES
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Roasted Turkey Breast, Cornbread Stuffing, Brown Gravy, Cranberry Sauce, Broccoli & Mushrooms, Salad and Bread
Sweet Tender BBQ Pork Ribs, Cheesy Mac & Cheese, Green Beans, Broccoli Slaw Salad and a Buttermilk Biscuit
Rotisserie Style Chicken, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Oven Roasted Vegetables, Salad and a Roll
Pan Seared Chicken Breast with Tarragon Mushroom Cream Sauce, Penne Pasta, Roasted Squash, Salad and Bread
Herb Roasted Pork Loin, Apple Cranberry Sauce, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Vegetable Medley, Salad and Bread
Grilled Chicken Fajitas with Onions & Peppers, Spanish Rice, Pinto Beans, Mild Salsa, Romaine Salad and Tortillas
Oven Baked Lemon Pepper Cod, Chive Herb Tartar Sauce, Roasted Potato Wedges, Grainy Mustard, Coleslaw and a Soft Roll
Spanish Pork Posole Soup, Flour Tortillas, Cumin-Cilantro Rice, Ranch Beans Roasted Corn & Tomato Salad, Rice Pudding
Spaghetti & Turkey Meatballs, Garlic Herb Green Beans, Caesar Salad and Garlic Bread
BBQ Chicken Teriyaki w/ Vegetable Rice Noodles, Steamed Green Beans, Asian Slaw and an Egg Roll
Smoke Kaluha Pulled Pork Hawaiian Macaroni Salad, Jasmine Rice, Roasted Zucchini, Spinach Salad and a Hawaiian Sweet Roll
Ground Turkey & Mushroom Lasagna with Chopped Spinach & Ricotta Cheese, Caesar Salad and Garlic Bread
Spinach & Cheese Ravioli w/ Ground Turkey Ragot Sauce, Steamed Broccoli & Carrots, Caesar Salad and Garlic Bread
Smoked Pulled Pork with BBQ Sauce, Baked Potato, Collard Greens, Coleslaw and Honey Cornbread
$6 & $8 BBQ Beef Tri-Tip and Chicken Breast, Mac & Cheese, Braised Ham Collard Greens, Coleslaw and a Roll
Roasted Chicken Pot Pie, Seasonal Vegetables, Tossed Green Salad and a Homemade Buttermilk Biscuit
Chicken & Sausage Jambalaya, Garlic Roasted Green Beans, Tossed Green Salad and Garlic Bread
$6 & $8 Grilled Salmon Filet w/Chimichurri Sauce, Lemon Rice Pilaf, Roasted Brussel Sprouts, Strawberry Spring Mix Salad and Roll
Swedish Turkey Meatballs with Egg Noodles, Mushroom Gravy, Green Beans, Tossed Green Salad and a Roll
Asian Shrimp Stir Fry with Vegetables, Rice Noodles, Egg Roll, Cucumber & Tomato Salad and a Fortune Cookie
Coconut Crusted Tilapia with Apricot Soy Ginger Sauce, Rice Pilaf, Roasted Cauliflower Salad and Bread
Chicken Tamales, Spanish Rice, Pinto Beans, Sour Cream, Guacamole, Pico De Gallo, Romaine Salad with Avocado Dressing
Meals can be reserved and membership can be purchased at: http://bit.ly/AgeWellClasses If you would prefer staff to keep placing your order each week, either email: agewellcenters@fremont.gov or call: 510.790.6600 and leave a detailed message. Make sure you receive confirmation of your request before coming to the Center. Frozen meals — 2/$7 members — 2/$9 non members Pick up hours: 10am—11am Mon—Thurs 1 set per person online. Additional 1 set available on site.
MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO AVAILABILITY OF FOODS.
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Special dietary requests ie. vegetarian, etc must be specified online or called into the chef no later than 24 hours in advance. We accept cash, checks and major credit cards Taking food home with you is done at your own risk. Please be sure to eat with 30 min. or refridgerate.
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WE ARE OPEN! HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
1. August building hours have been extended to Monday—Thursday 8am to 1pm and Friday from 11.30am to 1pm for lunch only. 2. Masks are REQUIRED and will be provided if needed. Staff and volunteers will be wearing them at all times. 3. Social distancing is still required in City buildings. In order to control numbers of people in various parts of the building, capacity limits have been decreased for all classes, including lunch at the Lake Side Café. We hope to expand to full capacity soon. 4. Please register in advance for activities and for lunch at http://bit.ly/AgeWellClasses. If you need assistance staff is happy to help. Just give us a call at 510.790.6600. 5. Membership to the center is back! Your membership will be good at both Age Well Centers and allow you to save on meals, classes and later down the line trips again. Membership is good for 18 months rather than 12 months as a pandemic bonus. Membership is $35/ residents and $45/ non-residents. Go to http://bit.ly/AgeWellClasses to become a member today! 6. Hot meals will continue to be served M—F at noon. Please note the office is not open on Fridays at this time. 7. Access to the Age Well Center will be through the front door only. Please do not let your friends or people in through side doors or gates. 8. Upon entry please check your temperature at the automated temperature check machine. 9. There will be staff to assist you with checking in, making a reservation or signing up for an activity, if you didn’t do it from home. You are encouraged to sign up for activities at home before coming in. 10. In addition to soap and water available in our restrooms, as we all maintain good hand hygiene, hand sanitizer stations are now mounted to the walls in every room of the center. 11. Classes on Zoom will continue in addition to classes in person and outside. 12. We kindly ask that if you are experiencing cold symptoms or have been around someone who is sick, to not come into the AWC. Please wait for the person who is ill to get better and for you to get better, before you come into the building. Thank you for your kindness and patience during this transitional time, as we all continue to work together to stay healthy and safe.
LAST MONTH IN PICTURES
Our Hostess Asha and guest
Art Social group student
Chef Luis and volunteer Liubov.
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Mother and daughter Hattie and Melissa visit the AWC.
Front desk volunteer Vanessa.
Billiards anyone?
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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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Are you newly retired or looking to give back to your community? The Age Well Center is currently looking for volunteers for various positions at our Age Well Center at Lake Elizabeth as well as the Age Well Center at South Fremont. We need volunteers for office, host/hostess and instructors. If you are interested please contact njordan@fremont.gov or call 510.790.6602.
HOW TO CREATE YOUR ACTIVENET ACCOUNT
ActiveNet is a new registration system used to register for classes and buy lunches online. Each person needs to create an account. If you have family that also participates in Center programs you can add family members to your account. Creating an account is easy! 1. Go to http://bit.ly/AgeWellClasses 2. Click on “Create an Account” 3. Complete your information 4. Check your email to verify your account (you cannot register online until email is verified by the user) 5. Add your family members 6. Browse and register for activities, lunch or purchase a membership (our activites and lunch are under the 55+ tab and membership is under the “membership tab”.) Need help? Email agewellcenters@fremont.gov or call 510.790.6600
The highly anticipated Center for adults 55+ in South Fremont welcomes you! Opening 8am Monday—Friday. Stop by! The Age Well Center at South Fremont — a hub for fun, community connection and wellness opportunities. 510.742.7540 47111 MISSION FALLS CT. FREMONT CA 94539 www.fremont.gov/agewellcenters
510.790.6600
www.fremont.gov/agewellcenters
/agewellcenters agewellcenters@fremont.gov
Age Well Center at South Fremont 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