NOVEMBER 2018
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Re-live Tri-City Elder Coalition’s 25th Anniversary Celebration in pictures.
It’s a great time of year for a day trip or to plan something adventurous!
Get an appetite for the holiday season starting this month at the Lake Side Café.
THE MAGIC OF PEERS! The City of Fremont’s Human Services Department believes everyone has the capacity to care for — and be of support — to others. There is magic in the ability to truly ‘be there’ for another person. And it is powerful when two people are peers because they share life experience. The Senior Peer Counseling program has been successfully connecting peers for over 25 years. The volunteer peer counselors are highly trained and receive regular support and education. They provide safe, non-judgmental, compassionate, emotional support to their match/ peer for months or sometimes years, as they journey together through some of the challenges of growing older. They talk about losing a job, or a loved one; having changes in a health condition or family conflicts. It is important to know there is someone to connect with, to share time with, who can be there for you. The Senior Peer Counseling Program has successfully matched specially trained, multi-lingual peers, age 50 and older, to older adults living in Fremont, Newark or Union City, who are seeking emotional support, with the goal to continue to live healthy and satisfying lives in their own homes. Call our multi-lingual Senior Help Line (English, Mandarin, Spanish, and Farsi) number 510.574.2041 to get connected.
510.790.6600 www.fremont.gov/seniorcenter /FremontSeniorCenter seniorcenter@fremont.gov
Fremont Senior Center is Closed in observance of Veterans Day Friday November 12. We will also be Closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday November 22 and Friday November 23 November Birthday Party Friday November 16 1—2pm Wing A Entertainment will be provided by The Chinese Senior Club. 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 November birthday receive a FREE gift. Sponsored by Roses’ Mortuary, the Builders Fund and the Garden Club.
NEW CLASS Finding Wellness Part 2 Mondays 10—11am This 5 week class takes a holistic approach to senior health and wellness. Sign up at the front desk. Class dates: 11/5, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17 Class Registration Tuesday December 4 Class registration for FREE classes for the months of January—June 2019 will begin on December 4. Active senior center members do have priority if a class becomes full.
FSC’s Variety Hour! Monday December 10 10.30—11.30am Do you have a special talent you’d like to Holiday Boutique and perform? Come Sweets Shop be part of the Friday Variety Hour at November 9 the Fremont Senior 9am—3pm Center. Whether it’s Join us and do singing, dancing, playing an instrument your holiday shopping or stand up comedy we want to see early while supporting it. Showcase your talent! Contact local businesses and 510.790.6600 to participate. Friends crafters. and family are encouraged to attend.
25th ANNUAL SENIORS’ NIGHT OUT
THE PLACES YOU WILL GO! Sign up at the front desk or call us at 510.790.6600 DAY TRIPS Jackson Rancheria Tuesday November 6 $32 members $37 non-members Holiday Sweets Tuesday November 27 $73 members $78 non-members Away in the Basement Wednesday December 5 $94 members $99 non-members EXTENDED TRIPS (Provided by Collette Tours) Explore Tuscany (Italy) April 25—May 3, 2019 Japan (Cultural Treasures) June 9—22, 2019 Southern Charm Holiday December 1—6, 2019
Simply email: seniorcenter@fremont.gov to receive your monthly copy of Age Friendly Fremont electronically.
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ARE YOU A MEMBER OR A SENIOR CENTER PATRON? Senior Center Orientation Wednesday November 14 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.
NANCY LONG & THE ENCORES
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). Open Enrollment for your 2018 medical plan has arrived! HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program) will be offering their expertise and guidance to individuals or couples to help them determine the best health insurance from October 15th—December 7th. Make an appointment on the 1st/3rd Thursdays and 2nd/4th Mondays of each month.
HEALTH
LEGAL
Blood Pressure 2nd and 4th Tuesday and Every Thursday 9am—12pm Cholesterol and A1C* 11/6 — 1st Tuesday of each month 8.10—11.15am Vision Screening 11/14 — 2nd Wednesday of each month 9am—12pm Diabetes Management* 11/21 — 3rd Wednesday of each month 10—11am Dental Screening 11/13— 2nd Tuesday of each month 8.10—11.15am Foot Care Screening* 11/21 — 3rd Tuesday of each month 8.30am—12pm Tri-City Mobile Health Clinic Every Tuesday 8am—2pm Caregiver Counseling 11/9 2nd and 4th Friday of each month (no 11/23) 9.30—11am
Estate Planning* 11/15 — 3rd Thursday of each month 9.40—10.40am
TRANSPORTATION Nancy Long and The Encores play classic, newer country music and 50’s and 60’s rock n’ roll. The band enjoys the on-going support from all the people that attend the dances. A highlight of their day is watching the attendees dance and socialize. The band also performed at our Halloween Boo Bash Dinner Dance this past October.
Senior Clipper Cards (Please bring proof of age document) 11/8 — 2nd Thursday of each month 10—11am Paratransit and Subsidized Taxi Services 11/8 — 2nd Thursday of each month 11am—12pm Travel Training Workshop* 11/7 and 11/8 — 9am—12pm Learn how to ride buses and BART in this 2 day workshop
HICAP Health Insurance Counseling* 11/1 and 11/15 — 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month and 11/26 — 2nd and 4th Monday of each month 1—3pm Legal Assistance for Seniors* 11/5— 1st Monday 10am—12pm
BEAUTY Ladies Hairdresser* No appointments this month *typically — 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 11/8 (no 11/22) — 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month 1.30pm Grocery Rescue Program (Takes place in the MPR/ Dining Room) Every M, T, Th and Fri at 1pm excluding Mobile Food Pantry days. * Requires appointment or registration
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CLASS SCHEDULE NOVEMBER 2018 CHANGES SUBMITTED AFTER OCTOBER 14 WILL NOT BE REFLECTED IN THIS PUBLICATION
MONDAY - NO CLASSES ON NOVEMBER 12
Program Time Room Instructor
Fee/Donation
Tai Chi (FULL)
8.15—9.15
Wing A
James Chew
Free
Quilters Club
9.00—12.00
Wing B
Emilia Alvelais
Free
*Harmonica
10.30—11.30
Carlton Sr. Liv.
David Mandell
Free
BINGO! (1st & 3rd Mon)
11.00—2.30
Wing A
Shirley Lancaster
Fee
Spanish Immersion
12.45—2.30
Wing B
Aurelia Martinez
Free
Beginner Zumba Gold
2.45—3.45
Wing A
Marie Magsakay
$25(m)/$45(n)
Chair Yoga (FULL)
3.00—4.00
Wing B
Subash Khanijow
Donation
Zumba Gold
3.45—4.45
Wing A
Marie Magsakay
$25(m)/$45(n)
TUESDAY
Program Time Room Instructor
Fee/Donation
Meditation
8.00—8.30
Wing B
N/A
Free
Zumba Gold
8:30—9:30
Wing A
Marie Magsakay
$25(m)/$45(n)
Yoga/Stretch (FULL)
8.45—9.45
Wing B
Shari Gent
Donation
*Yuanji
9.00—11.00
FCC
Teresa Lee & Su-Yen Wang
Free
Creative Writing
10.00—11.00
Wing B
Free
*New Life Line Dance
11.00—1.00
FCC
Lily Zhou & Sophie Wang
Free
Fremontaires
12.45—3.00
Pool Room
George Pereira
Free
Needlecrafts
1.00—3.00
MPR
Debbie Haigler
Free
Bridge
1.00—2.30
Wing B
Don or Seiko
Free
*Happy Ballroom Dance
1.00—3.00
FCC
Peter Xia & Li Ying Wu
Free
Ping Pong
1.30—4.30
Wing B/PS
No instructor
Free
Tai Chi (FULL)
3.00—4.15
Wing A
Irene Cheung
Free
N/A
Free
Ukulele (1st & 3rd) 3.15—4.45 Lobby
WEDNESDAY
Program Time Room Instructor Tai Chi 8.15—9.15 Wing A Barbara Gessner
Free
Senior Fitness
8.15—9.15
Wing B
Kay Cooley
Donation
Current Events
10.00—11.30
MPR
Ben Fernandez
Free
Intro to Drawing
10.30—12.00
Wing B
Richard Clarke
Free
BINGO! (3rd & 5th Weds) 11.00—2.30
Wing A
Shirley Lancaster
Fee
Mah Jongg
Wing B
Mae Xavier
Free
Drawing & Acrylic Painting 1.30—3.30
MPR
Aurelia Martinez
Free
Hatha Yoga (FULL)
3.15—4.15
Wing B
Shari Gent
Donation
Drop In Technology
3.30—4.30
MPR
High School Students
Free
12.15—3.00
(m)= member (n)= non-member
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Fee/Donation
*FCC = Fremont Community Center
CLASS SCHEDULE NOVEMBER 2018 CHANGES SUBMITTED AFTER OCTOBER 14 WILL NOT BE REFLECTED IN THIS PUBLICATION
THURSDAY - NO CLASSES ON NOVEMBER 22 Program Yoga (FULL)
Time Room Instructor 9.30—10.30 Wing A Kay Emmanuel
Donation
Mobility Management (2nd Thurs)
10.00—12.00
Free
Lobby
Pamela Gutierrez Kay Emmanuel
Fee/Donation
Yoga 2 (FULL)
10.45—11.45
Wing A
*Book Club (3rd Thurs)
10.45—11.45
Panera on Mowry Asha Sachdeva
Free
American Sign Language 1.30—2.30
Wing B
Elders
Free
Dance
1.30—3.30
Wing A
N/A
$5.00
Ukulele (2nd & 4th)
3.15—4.45
Wing B
N/A
Free
Chess
3:45-4:45
Wing B
Students
Free
Donation
FRIDAY - NO CLASSES ON NOVEMBER 23
Program Time Room Senior Fitness (FULL) 8.15—9.15 Wing A
Instructor
Fee/Donation
Kay Cooley
Donation
*Yuanji
Teresa Lee & Su-Yen Wang
Free
9.00—11.00
FCC
Tai Chi
9.30—10.30
Wing B
Pat Ngata Tchang
$36(m)/$48(n)
Chinese Calligraphy Let’s Keep it Moving
9.30—11.30 11.00—12.00
Wing A Wing B
Susan Chen Pat Nagata Tchang
$40(m)/$60(n)
*New Life Line Dance 11.00—1.00
FCC
Lily Zhou & Sophie Wang
Free
Bridge
1.00—3.00
Wing B
Don or Seiko
Free
Needlecrafts
1.00—3.00
MPR
Debbie Haigler
Free
*Happy Ballroom Dance 1.00—3.00
FCC
Peter Xia & Li Ying Wu
Free
Ping Pong
1.30—4.30
Wing B/PS
No instructor
Free
Tai Chi
3.00—4.15
Wing A
Irene Cheung
Free
(m)= member (n)= non-member
*FCC = Fremont Community Center
CULTURAL AND SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS Afghan Elderly Association November 14 and 28 11am—3pm Wing A 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month Caregiver Support Group 10am—12pm Wing B Every Tuesday Chinese Senior Club November 1 9am—3pm Wing B 1st Thursday of each month East Indian Seniors November 13 and 27 3pm—4.45pm Wing B 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month
FISA (Fremont Indian Seniors Association) November 6 and 20 10am—1.15pm Wing A 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month Garden Club November 2 1—2pm Wing A 1st Friday of each month
Muslim Support Network November 26 11am—2pm Wing A 4th Monday of each month Parkinson Support Group November 26 7—9pm Wing A 4th Monday of each month
INSAF (formerly Indo American Seniors) November 13 and 27 10am—1.15pm Wing A 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month
Senior Commission Meeting November 16 *typically 4th Friday 9.30—11am Wing A 4th Friday of each month
Los Amigos November 6 1pm—4pm Wing B 1st Tuesday of each month
NARFE No meeting *typically 4th Friday 11.30am—2pm Wing A 4th Friday of each month
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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
NOVEMBER
40086 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont, CA 94538. Ph: 510.790.6600
1
Pineapple Glazed Pork Loin, Scallion Fried Rice, Sesame Scented Green Beans, Salad and Bread
7
8 Veterans Day
9
14
15
16
Frozen Meals When Available: M, T, Th, F: 9.30—10.30am, 1—2pm 2/$5 — Regular Meals 2/$7 — Special Meals
5
Spinach and Ricotta Cheese Lasagna, Roasted Cauliflower, Caesar Salad and Garlic Bread
12
CLOSED IN HONOR OF VETERANS DAY
6
BBQ Chicken Teriyaki, Egg Noodle Chow Mein, Asian Stir Fry Vegetables, Vegetable Egg Roll, Spinach Salad and a Roll
13 Thanksgiving
Lunch - $6/$8 Roasted Turkey Breast, Mushroom Stuffing, Gravy, Cranberry Sauce, Broccoli and Peppers, Salad, Bread and Pumpkin Spice Cream
Potato Crusted Pollock with Tartar Sauce, Roasted Red Potatoes, Sliced Carrots, Spinach Salad and a Roll
2
Apricot Leek Marinated Chicken Breast, Red Potato Mash, Roasted Mushroom and Peppers, Tossed Salad and Bread
Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya, Steamed Rice, Roasted Bell Peppers and Mushrooms, Black Eyed Pea Salad and Garlic Bread
Lunch $6/$8 Grilled Sirloin Steak, Baked Potato w/ Sour Cream, Cheese and Bacon, Asparagus, Caesar Salad and Buttermilk Biscuits Spanish Beef Stew, Flour Tortillas, Ranch Beans, Cumin-Cilantro Rice, Roasted Corn and Tomatoes and Avocado Slaw
Turkey Meatloaf with Gravy, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and Red Peppers, Spring Mix Salad, Bread and Pumpkin Pie
Sweet and Sour Pork with Pineapple and Peppers, Steamed Jasmine Rice, Egg Roll, Cucumber and Tomato Salad and Fortune Cookie
19
20
21
22
23
26
27
28
29
30
Filipino Chicken Adobo, Steamed Jasmine Rice, Sauteed Bok Choy, Spinach Tomato Salad, Vanilla Custard
Pan Seared Chicken Breast with Artichoke Spinach Sauce, Wild Rice, Brussel Sprouts, Garden Salad and Bread
Shredded Pork with BBQ Sauce, Baked Potato, Collard Greens, Coleslaw and Honey Cornbread
$6/$8 Beef Tri-Tip and Sausage with Barbecue Sauce, Baked Potato, Steamed Green Beans, Spinach Salad and Bread
Oven Baked Crab Cakes, Parslied Rice Pilaf, Basil Tarter Sauce, Grainy Mustard Coleslaw and Rolls
Turkey Taco Salad with Rice, Beans, Guacamole, Lettuce, Cheese, Tomatoes, Olives, Tortilla Chips, Salsa and Whole Wheat Crackers
CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
Cornmeal Crusted Catfish with Tartar Sauce, Smoked Ham Collard Greens, Mac and Cheese, Cheddar Buttermilk Biscuits and Salad
CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
Shredded Pork Tamale Pie, Spanish Rice, Black Beans, Sour Cream, Cheese, Guacamole, Salad and Flour Tortillas
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
COF Recreation & Services
510.790.5541
East Bay Regional Park System
888.327.2757
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
Transportation Helpline 510.574.2053 (for paratransit, taxi, travel training, etc.)
Stanford/VA Alzheimer’s Center www.med.stanford.edu/svalz
650.858.3915
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
EMPLOYMENT AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
TRANSPORTATION
VOLUNTEER AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
SparkPoint Fremont
510.574.2020
Fremont Library Programs www.aclibrary.org/fremont
510.745.1400
COF Senior Center www.fremont.gov/seniorcenter
510.790.6600
Economic Development Department www.edd.ca.gov
510.794.3669
City of Newark Senior Center senior.center@newark.org
510.578.4840
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)
510.839.0393
LIFE ElderCare Meals & Fall Prevention 510.574.2090 www.lifeeldercare.org
Life ElderCare Friendly Visitors www.lifeeldercare.org
510.894.0370
CityServe Compassion Network www.compassionnetwork.org
510.796.7378
SOCIAL PARTICIPATION AND INCLUSION 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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WE
VOLUNTEERS!
Help Out in the Fremont Senior Center’s Commercial Kitchen for Lunch Do you like to chop, sort food and stay busy in the kitchen? Lake Side Café could use a few good people to help with lunch preparation, handing out To Go Meals, tidying up the kitchen and running the dishwasher. If this is something you are remotely interested in, stop by the office to submit a volunteer application, between 8am and 3pm Monday through Friday. Come be a part of the kitchen team!
Front Desk Volunteers Needed
If you have a friendly and helpful attitude this is the volunteer opportunity for you! Duties include credit card transactions, customer service, clerical work, helping at the
window and answering phones. The shifts we are in need of are: Monday, Thursday and Friday from 12—3pm as well as Thursday 9am-12pm. Call 510.790.6602 or stop by if interested. Grocery Rescue Program We are searcing for friendly volunteers to help distribute groceries. We need volunteers from 12.15—1.45pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Stop by the office at the Fremont Senior Center to fill out a volunteer application if interested.
FREMONT GIVES New Lobby Furniture Update
The Fremont Senior Center has raised a total of $12,694.80 so far! We’re only $2,300 away from our goal. Will you please help the Fremont Senior Center reach its goal? Generous people like you, make all the difference and new lobby furniture will greatly brighten up the senior center. Existing furniture has been used since 1999 and is showing wear and tear of a busy building, utilized by the public. The high quality, modern and comfortable furniture will compliment the quilt hanging over the fire place and bring new color into the building. If you wish to donate towards the purchase of new
lobby furniture for the Fremont Senior Center, please contact Fremont Senior Center Manager, Aisha Jasper at 510.790.6606 or email her at ajasper@fremont.gov. Signing in at the Senior Center Please sign in or scan your card every time you visit the senior center. The clipboard and scanner is located on the front desk in the lobby. The FSC reports to the City and County the number of people we serve daily. These signatures help staff accurately report number of adults 55+ served, which is very important for grants, reporting and staffing levels. Thank you so much for showing those that don’t frequent the FSC what a hopping place we are everyday! Become a Senior Center Member today! Members enjoy the benefits of reduced lunch, trips and class fees, as well as priority for limited capacity classes. Members may also receive this monthly newsletter mailed directly to their home for $15 per year. Fremont Resident: $32 annual fee. Non-resident: $42 Annual Fee. Sign up at the front desk between 8am and 3pm or online at fremont.gov/seniorcenter
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