OCTOBER 2018
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P.08 GROCERY RESCUERS
Spend a day with the experts on the science of aging and quality of life for older adults.
There’s something for everyone everyday — check out the schedule!
Give thanks to the volunteers who rescue free groceries and make it available at the FSC!
PERSONAL EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS How do you prepare your home and your family for a disaster? What supplies do you need in your home, your car, or your office? When a major earthquake hits, what should you do? You will find answers to these and many other questions In Fremont Fire Departments (PEP) class. In this 3 hour class, you will learn basic skills in hazard mitigation, utility control shelter in place, emergency supplies, fire suppression. If you are interested in a PEP Class, call 510.494.4244 or email firepubed@fremont.gov. In the meantime make sure you are prepared by having the FEMA’s recommended items for a basic emergency kit: • • • • • • • • • • •
ater — one gallon of water for every person per day for W at least three days Food — at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA weather radio Flashlight and extra batteries First aid kit Whistle to signal help Dust mask — to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter in place Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities Can opener for food Local maps
510.790.6600 www.fremont.gov/seniorcenter /FremontSeniorCenter seniorcenter@fremont.gov
October Birthday Party Friday October 12 1—2pm Wing A Entertainment will be provided by The Fremontaires. Everyone is welcome, even if it is not your birthday! Free cake and ice-cream will be given to all attendees and all those celebrating a October birthday receive a FREE gift. Sponsored by Roses’ Mortuary, the Builders Fund and the Garden Club. Garden Club Guest Speaker Friday October 5 1—2pm Wing A Do you wonder what the best plants are for your garden? Master Gardener Burgess Evans will present plants that are outstanding for Alameda County. Demo/NEW CLASS! Indian Classical Vocal Lessons Demo Class Wednesday October 3 Classes begin Wednesday October 17 9.30—10.30am Join our Indian Classical Vocal Lessons class! Learn meditation with raga breathing, voice techniques and exploring regional music of India. No prior experience required! Sign up at the front desk or call 510.790.6600.
Hoppin Halloween Boo Bash Dinner Dance/Costume Contest Tuesday October 30 5—8pm Menu includes: Roasted Butternut Squash and Candied Pecan Salad, Grilled Salmon Filet with Lemon Butter Sauce, Risotto Cake, Sautéed Asparagus and Warm Chocolate Lava Cake. Nancy Long and the Encores will play live music for all to enjoy and dance to. Get your $25 ticket for this fun night out today! Call the Fremont Senior Center with any questions at 510.790.6600. Holiday Boutique and Sweets Shop Friday November 9 9am—3pm Join us and do your holiday shopping early while supporting local businesses and crafters. Everything sold is handmade with love, like jewelry, glass work, wood work, silk scarves, candles, blankets, organic soaps, and stationery. Of course there will be homemade baked goods for sale that your stomach will thank you for. Yum!
THE PLACES YOU WILL GO! Sign up at the front desk or call us at 510.790.6600 DAY TRIPS Apple Hill Tuesday October 23 $73 members $78 non-members Jackson Rancheria Tuesday November 6 $32 members $37 non-members EXTENDED TRIPS (Provided by Collette Tours) Explore Tuscany (Italy) April 25—May 3, 2019 Japan (Cultural Treasures) June 9-22, 2019 America’s Music Cities October 6—13, 2019 Southern Charm Holiday December 1—6, 2019
HEALTHY AGING SUMMIT FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS The City of Fremont’s Family Caregiver Support Program is offering a one-day Healthy Aging Summit on Thursday November 8, 2018 from 9.30am to 5.00pm. The Healthy Aging Summit will specifically highlight the science of aging and preventive services and identify ways to improve the quality of life for older adults. This is a unique opportunity to learn from great talks by physicians and clinicians while being able to ask specific individual questions to help improve the quality of care provided for elderly loved ones. Registration required. For more information and registration contact Frishta Sharifi at 510.574.2035 or email fsharifi@fremont.gov P.02 | 10.18 AGE-FRIENDLY FREMONT
Simply email: seniorcenter@fremont.gov to receive your monthly copy of Age Friendly Fremont electronically.
ARE YOU A MEMBER OR A SENIOR CENTER PATRON? Senior Center Orientation Wednesday October 10 10.30—11.30am Wing B If you are a new member, existing member or just curious about the Fremont Senior Center this Welcome Orientation is just for you! Receive a tour and learn all about the vibrant center. Stop by the front desk during office hours or call us at 510.790.6600 and reserve your space today.
HEARTLAND
Meet band members Craig Pexton on bass, Steve Sandness on guitar and Rich Bennett on pedal steel guitar. They play classic (50’s—80’s) country, newer country music, 50’s/60’s rock and ballroom dance music. Heartland really enjoys playing at the Fremont Senior Center and love the people who attend the Thursday afternoon dances! Come and check them out the 3rd Thursday of each month.
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).
Grocery Rescue Program Stop by the FSC Monday—Friday (excluding Wednesdays) at 12.45pm to receive surplus groceries donated by local grocery stores for free! Typical items are bread, cereal, cookies, crackers, eggs, milk, yogurt, juice and canned goods like soup. *Effective October 1. Lunch-goers choose first, but will be limited, so others can receive food as well. Try it today and keep that belly full at no cost!
HEALTH Blood Pressure Every Tuesday and Thursday 9am—12pm Cholesterol and A1C* 10/2 — 1st Tuesday of each month 8.10—11.15am Vision Screening 10/10 — 2nd Wednesday of each month 9am—12pm Diabetes Management* 10/17 — 3rd Wednesday of each month 10—11am Dental Screening 10/9— 2nd Tuesday of each month 8.10—11.15am Foot Care Screening* 10/16 — 3rd Tuesday of each month 8.30am—12pm Tri-City Mobile Health Clinic Every Tuesday 8am—2pm Caregiver Counseling 10/12 and 10/26 2nd and 4th Friday of each month 9.30—11am
TRANSPORTATION Senior Clipper Cards (Please bring proof of age document) 10/11 — 2nd Thursday of each month 10—11am Paratransit and Subsidized Taxi Services 10/11 — 2nd Thursday of each month 11am—12pm
Travel Training Workshop* 10/8 and 10/9 — 9am—12pm Learn how to ride buses and BART in this 2 day workshop
LEGAL Estate Planning* 10/18 — 3rd Thursday of each month 9.40—10.40am HICAP Health Insurance Counseling* 10/4 and 10/18 — 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month and 10/8 and 10/22 — 2nd and 4th Monday of each month 1—3pm Legal Assistance for Seniors* 10/1 — 1st Monday 10am—12pm
BEAUTY Ladies Hairdresser* 10/8 — 2nd Monday of each month 10.30am—12pm
NUTRITION (This service does not take place in the Service Office — Food will be distributed in the covered Courtyard area of Wing B until further notice.) TCV Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry 10/11 and 10/25 — 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month 1.30pm * Requires appointment or registration
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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
OCTOBER
40086 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont, CA 94538. Ph: 510.790.6600
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Potato Crusted Pollock with Tartar Sauce, Roasted Red Potatoes, Sliced Carrots, Spinach Salad and a Roll
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Parmesian Herb Pork Chops, Whole Wheat Penne Pasta, Steamed Green Beans, Spinach Salad, House Made Focaccia Bread
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Roasted Turkey Breast, Mushroom Stuffing, Brown Gravy, Broccoli and Peppers, Salad, Cranberry Sauce and Bread
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Shrimp and Linguine Pasta with Garlic Scampi Sauce, Broccoli and Cauliflower, Caesar Salad and Bread
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Beef Meatloaf with Brown Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Corn on the Cobb, Spring Mix Salad and Bread
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Sauteed Steak Fajitas with Onions and Peppers, Spanish Rice, Pinto Beans, Mild Salsa, Tortillas and Romaine Salad
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Oktoberfest $6/$8
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Apple Cider, Bratwurst Sausage, Sauerkraut, Red Potatoes, Grainy Mustard Carrots, Salad and a Soft Pretzel
Apricot Leek Marinated Chicken Breast, Red Potato Mash, Roasted Mushroom and Peppers, Tossed Salad and Bread
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Soup and Salad
Chicken Tortilla Soup with Whole Wheat Crackers and a Cobb Salad with Chicken
Cajun Crusted Tilapia, Mustard Tartar Sauce, Tomato Rice Pilaf, Roasted Cauliflower Salad and Bread
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Pan Seared Chicken Breast with Artichoke Spinach Sauce, Wild Rice, Brussel Sprouts, Garden Salad and Bread
Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs, Steamed Vegetables, Caeser Salad and Garlic Bread
Italian Herb and Garlic Chicken Breast, Mushroom Risotto, Sweet Peas and Carrots, Arugula Salad and a Roll
$6/$8 Grilled BBQ Salmon with Chimichurri Sauce, Lemon Rice Pilaf, Roasted Brussel Sprouts, Raspberry Spring Mix Salad and a Roll
BBQ Chicken Teriyaki, Egg Noodle Chow Mein, Asian Stir Fry Vegetables, Vegetable Egg Roll, Spinach Salad and a Fortune Cookie
Oven Baked Crab Cakes, Garlic French Fries, Basil Tartar Sauce, Grainy Mustard Coleslaw and a Roll
Ground Turkey and Spinach Lasagna, Green Beans, Chopped Caesar Salad and Garlic Bread
$6/$8 Grilled Sirloin Steak with Mushrooms and Onions, Potato Au Gratin, Broccolini, Caesar Salad and a Cheddar Biscuit
Halloween $6/$8 Ghastly Ghost Beef Ghoulash Stew, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables, Pasta Salad, Roll, Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream
Spanish Beef Stew with Flour Tortillas, Ranch Beans, Cumin-Cilantro Rice, Roasted Corn and Tomatoes and Avocado Slaw
Shredded Spanish Pork, Cilantro Rice Pilaf, Cumin Black Beans, Lettuce, Guacamole, Sour Cream and Flour Tortilla
Roasted Pork Loin, Apple Cranberry Chutney, Parslied Carrots, Rice Pilaf, Tossed Garden Salad and a Roll
Blackened Catfish with Red Pepper Tartar Sauce, Herb Roasted Potatoes, Lemon Pepper Cauliflower, Spinach Salad and Cornbread BREAKFAST
Frozen Meals When Available: M, T, Th, F: 9.30—10.30am, 1—2pm 2/$5 — Regular Meals 2/$7 — Special Meals
Monday—Friday Served 8—9.30am Member: $4 Non Member: $5
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
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 DEMENTIA—SPECIFIC SUPPORT Alzheimer’s Services of the East Bay www.aseb.org
510.656.1329
COF Family Caregiver Support
510.574.2041
Alzheimer’s Association www.alz.org
800.272.3900
Stanford/VA Alzheimer’s Center www.med.stanford.edu/svalz
650.858.3915
COF Recreation & Services
510.790.5541
East Bay Regional Park System
888.327.2757
TRANSPORTATION
EMPLOYMENT AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Transportation Helpline 510.574.2053 (for paratransit, taxi, travel training, etc.) LIFE ElderCare VIP Rides www.lifeeldercare.org
510.894.0370
Drivers for Survivors http://driversforsurvivors.org
510.579.0535
East Bay Paratransit www.eastbayparatransit.org
510.287.5000
VOLUNTEER AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
SparkPoint Fremont
510.574.2020 510.745.1400
COF Senior Center www.fremont.gov/seniorcenter
510.790.6600
Fremont Library Programs www.aclibrary.org/fremont
510.794.3669
City of Newark Senior Center senior.center@newark.org
510.578.4840
Economic Development Department www.edd.ca.gov Senior Employment Program
510.238.3535
Union City Senior Center 510.489.6629 ruggieriseniorcenter@unioncity.org
HEALTH AND WELLNESS COF Care Coordination and 510.574.2041 Support Services Medicare and Insurance Counseling (HICAP)
Life ElderCare Friendly Visitors www.lifeeldercare.org
510.894.0370
CityServe Compassion Network www.compassionnetwork.org
510.796.7378
SOCIAL PARTICIPATION AND INCLUSION
510.839.0393
LIFE ElderCare Meals & Fall Prevention 510.574.2090 www.lifeeldercare.org
Senior Center Without Walls 877.797.7299 www.seniorcenterwithoutwalls.org COF You Are Not Alone (YANA)
510.790.6691
COF = City of Fremont
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VOLUNTEERS!
Art and Irene Murphy delivering rescued groceries.
A Big “Thank You”! The FSC is very grateful for Debbie, Dick, Art, Irene, Jean, Larry and Elaine. These generous volunteers don’t just donate their time, but also gas and their cars to go to local grocers to rescue groceries for FSC senior consumption. They’re up with the roosters and respond at a moment’s notice, when local grocers call saying they need food picked up. You guys are awesome and this program wouldn’t exist without you!
The Candle Lighters Ghost House is celebrating 50 years of scaring up funds for worthy local causes! Explore the spooky house, play games on the midway, munch on a yummy caramel apple and create memories with your family beginning October 13 — 30! Several special events will happen this year, like the Golden Anniversary Celebration and Ribbon Cutting,
BROOKDALE FREMONT Independent & Assisted Living 2860 Country Drive Fremont CA 94536 510.790.1645
Front Desk Volunteers Needed If you have a friendly and helpful attitude this is the volunteer opportunity for you! Duties include clerical work, helping at the window and answering phones. The shifts we are in need of are: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 12—3pm. Contact Nick Jordan for more info at 510.790.6600 or email njordan@fremont.gov
School Scarecrow Contest, Carved Pumpkin Contest and more. Go to www.candlelighters.com for more information. The Ghost House is located at The Chadbourne Carriage House in Williams Historical Park 39169 Fremont Blvd. in Fremont, CA. Admission is only $3.00 and game tickets are $0.50 each. For general information you can also call 510.796.0595.
Let the experts at Brookdale Senior Living help find the right senior living solution for you. Call today to schedule a personal appointment and tour.
BROOKDALE NORTH FREMONT Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care 38035 Martha Avenue Fremont CA 94536 510.797.4011
The City of Fremont does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you need an accommodation please contact the Human Services Department at 510.524.2050