DECEMBER 2019
AN AGE-FRIENDLY CITY IS A LIVABLE CITY P.02 START PACKING
Plan a trip — whether it be a local day trip or something further afield for the New Year!
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There’s something for everyone everyday at FSC — check out the schedule!
Lakeside Café is celebrating the Season with Chef David’s creative dishes!
TRI-CITY HEALTH CENTER
People are living longer than ever before, and many seniors are motivated to live active and healthy lives. Tri-City Health Center’s (TCHC) quality care helps seniors achieve their healthy goals. “Seniors at the Fremont Senior Center, are doing just that,” said Sangeetha Sekhar, Care Coordinator for TCHC Chronic Care Team. “They are taking control of their health, by making life style changes that improve their health outcomes.” TCHC is committed to delivering excellent health services in a caring, nurturing, and respectful atmosphere. Their team is dedicated to improving the quality of life for every senior in the community. At the senior center, TCHC provides comprehensive services to seniors, including: • • • • •
Primary Care Services: Including Blood Pressure Screening, and Diabetes Screening Vision Screening: Comprehensive screenings for cataracts, glaucoma and eyeglasses Dental Screening: Provides a full range of services to achieve good oral health Podiatry Program: Provides foot care including, ankles and lower leg Patient Health Education: Encouraging healthy lifestyle choices
Tri-City Health Center’s eligibility team can help determine what programs and health insurance patients qualify for, regardless of a patient’s ability to pay. To determine your insurance eligibility and to make an appointment, one can call 510.770.8040. TCHC also serves the seniors with a mobile clinic and 8 Fremontbased clinics. For additional information about TCHC’s programs and services, visit www.tri-cityhealth.org.
510.790.6600 www.fremont.gov/seniorcenter /FremontSeniorCenter seniorcenter@fremont.gov
FSC= Fremont Senior Center
December Birthday Party December 20 1—2.30pm Wing A Entertainment will be provided by The Covenant Players. 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 December birthday receive a FREE gift! Sponsored by Fremont Chapel of the Roses, the Builders Fund and the Garden Club. On Lok Information Table Monday December 2 9am—12pm Stop by to learn more about the progam of all-inclusive care for the elderly (PACE) that has been serving seniors for over 40 years. Class Registration for Free Classes Tuesday December 3 Mark your calendars! Class registration for FREE classes for the months of January— June 2020 will begin on December 3. Active senior center members do have priority if a class becomes full. Even if you’ve been taking the class for years, everyone must register. See you December 3rd!
Cal Fresh Grocery Program Table Tuesday December 3 10am—1pm Need money for food? Stop by the lobby and talk to Jazmin Gomez from Cal Fresh. As of June 1st there were changes that allow SSI recipients to receive CalFresh without any impact to their SSI income. AARP Mature Driving Thursday December 5 and 19 (new dates) 9am—1pm Wing B AARP Smart Driver Course is the nation’s largest classroom driver safety course and is designed especially for drivers age 50 and older. The state of California offers price reductions or discounts on car insurance to motorists who complete the course. Refresh your driving skills and save some money at the same time! Stop by today to sign up. Class fee applies. FSC Holiday Lunch December 12 12—1pm Join us for our annual Holiday Lunch. A delicious meal will be prepared for all in attendance. (see page 6). Entertainment to celebrate the season will be in the air. Santa may even pay a visit! Buy your lunch ticket soon as we will sell out. You don’t want to miss out on the festivities.
THE PLACES YOU WILL GO!
Sign up at the front desk or call us at 510.790.6600 Hard Rock Casino near Sacramento Tuesday January 14 $38 Member $43 Non Member
Winchester Mystery House & Intel Wednesday January 29 Price $ TBD
EXTENDED TRIPS (Provided by Collette Tours) Exploring South Africa, Victorial Falls and Botswana June 17—30, 2020 Croatia and Islands August 18—29, 2020
Islands of New England October 1—8, 2020
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APPOINTMENTS AND SERVICES
ASSISTANT CHEF — AND WELCOME BACK BREAKFAST!
The FSC is happy to welcome Luis Diaz as the new assistant chef to the team! Luis brings with him 10 years of kitchen experience! Now that Lake Side Café has an assistant chef, breakfast has returned effective 11/4. Stop by and taste our new and improved breakfast between 8am and 9.30am M—F and meet Luis while you’re at it!
Sign up at the front desk or call us at 510.790.6600.
All services are held in the Service Office (unless indicated otherwise).
THIS MONTH’S HIGHLIGHT
Learn about Clipper, the all-in-one transit card on the second Thursday of each month from 10—11am. This FREE workshop will teach you: • How to use the Clipper Card — including how to load value. • How to check your card balance and use Clipper with all the transit systems in the Bay Area. Seniors 65 years of age and older can apply for a FREE senior Clipper Card at the end of the workshop (must bring proof of age with you).
BEAUTY Ladies Hairdresser* 12/9 — 2nd Monday of each month 10.30am—12pm
SCHEDULE Every Thursday from 1.30—3.30pm Fee: $5 includes refreshments and entertainment.
1st Thursday The Magic Notes 2nd Thursday Canyon Band 3rd Thursday Heartland 4th Thursday (No Dec. 26) Nancy Long and The Encores
LEGAL
HEALTH Blood Pressure Every Thursday 8.30am—12pm A1C* 12/2 —1st Tuesday of each month 8.30am—12pm
Legal Assistance for Seniors* 12/2 — 1st Monday of each month 10am—12pm
Dental Screening 12/12— 2nd Thursday of each month 8.30am—12pm
HICAP Health Insurance Counseling* 12/5 and 12/19 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month also 12/9 2nd Monday of each month 1—3pm (no 12/23 Holiday)
Toe Nail & Callus Care* 12/17 — 3rd Tuesday of each month 8.30am—11.15am
Estate Planning* 12/12— *typically 3rd Thursday of each month 9.40—12:00pm
Vision Screening 12/19 — 3rd Thursday of each month 9am—12pm
NUTRITION
Tri-City Mobile Health Clinic Every Tuesday 8am—2pm Caregiver Counseling 12/13, (no 12/26) *typically 2nd and 4th Friday of each month 9.30—11am *Appointment required.
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. Accurate numbers are very important for grants, reports and staffing levels.
Wheelchair Van and Taxi Services 12/12 — 2nd Thursday of each month 11am—12pm
TRANSPORTATION
Grocery Rescue Program (Takes place in the MPR/Dining Room) Every M, T, Th and Fri at 12.45pm excluding Mobile Food Pantry days. TCV Mobile Food Pantry (In the Courtyard area of Wing B) 12/12— 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month 1.30pm (no 12/26 holiday)
Travel Training Workshop* 12/9 and 12/10 — 9am—12pm Learn how to ride buses and BART in this 2 day workshop Senior Clipper Cards (Bring proof of age document) 12/12 — 2nd Thursday of each month 10—11am
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CLASS SCHEDULE DECEMBER 2019
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CLASS SCHEDULE DECEMBER 2019
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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
DECEMBER
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NOW SERVING BREAKFAST! 8am—9.30am M—F $4 members $5 non members Join us!
PLEASE NOTE: Pre-orders will be available: Mon 11/18—Fri 12/6
FROZEN MEALS: When Available: M, T, Th, F: 9.30— 10.30am, 1—2pm 2/$5 — Regular Meals 2/$7 — Special Meals
Pan Seared Chicken Breast, Tarragon Mushroom Sauce, Penne Pasta, Salad, Vegetables and Bread
Roasted Chicken Pot Pie made with Seasonal Vegetables, Buttermilk Biscuits and Fruit Salad
Filipino Beef Stew, Steamed Rice, Vegetable Chop Suey, Cucumber Tomato Salad and Vegetable Egg Roll
HOLIDAY CLOSURE
HOLIDAY CLOSURE
Sweet & Sour Asian Pork Meatballs, Stir Fried Vegetables, Chow Mein Noodles, Spinach Salad and Pork Egg Roll
Ground Turkey Lasagna with Spinach and Ricotta Cheese, Roasted Vegetables, Caesar Salad and Garlic Bread
Chicken Tamales, Spanish Rice, Refried Beans, Sour Cream, Guacamole, Pico De Gallo, Shredded Lettuce Salad and Cinnamon Rice Pudding
HOLIDAY CLOSURE
HOLIDAY CLOSURE
Beef Meatloaf with Brown Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Brussel Sprouts, Green Salad and a Roll
Potato Crusted Pollock with Dill Tarter Sauce, Saffron Rice Pilaf, Cauliflower and Carrots, Salad and a Roll
Pan Seared Pork Chop, Lemon Caper Sauce, Roasted Brussel Sprouts, Penne Pasta w/Basil Olive Oil, Caesar Salad and Bread
HOLIDAY CLOSURE
Cheese Ravioli with Ground Turkey Tomato Sauce, Roasted Zucchini and Squash, Caesar Salad and Garlic Bread
$6/$8 Prime Rib with Au Jus & Creamy Horseradish, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Green Salad and a Roll
Shrimp & Sausage Jambalaya, Roasted Zucchini and Squash, Tossed Green Salad and Garlic Bread
HOLIDAY CLOSURE
Starting: Mon 12/9, tickets may be purchased for 3 days at at a time.
Clam Chowder Soup, Oven Fried Battered Cod, Golden Baked Fries Steamed Broccoli and Carrots, Beet Salad and a Roll
Roasted Pork Loin with Dried Fruit Compote, Lemon Herb Rice Pilaf, Cumin Garlic Carrots, Fruit Salad and a Roll
Ground Turkey Taco Salad, Spanish Rice, Black Beans, Lettuce, Cheese, Tomatoes, Olives, Sour Cream, Tortilla Chips and Salsa
HOLIDAY CLOSURE
MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO AVAILABILITY OF FOODS.
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To Go’s must be called in by 11.00am (Senior Center Members Only — One meal per member) PIck up time begins at 12.30pm Special dietary requests (i.e. vegetarian) are available M—F. They 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 510.574.2041 www.fremont.gov/908/Senior-Help-Line
COF Office of Housing Assistance
510.494.4500
Community Ambassador Program for Seniors (CAPS) www.capseniors.org
510.574.2063
COVIA Shared Housing Program
510.574.2173
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 888.327.2757
Alzheimer’s Services of the East Bay https://aseb.org/
510.656.1329
East Bay Regional Park System
COF Family Caregiver Support
510.574.2041
TRANSPORTATION
Alzheimer’s Association www.alz.org
800.272.3900
Transportation Helpline 510.574.2053 (Wheelchair, van, taxi, ride hailing, travel training etc.)
Stanford/VA Alzheimer’s Center www.med.stanford.edu/svalz
650.858.3915
LIFE ElderCare Transportation www.lifeeldercare.org
510.856.9010
Drivers for Survivors www.driversforsurvivors.org
510.579.0535
East Bay Paratransit www.eastbayparatransit.org
510.287.5000
EMPLOYMENT AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES SparkPoint Fremont
510.574.2020
VOLUNTEER AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
Fremont Library Programs www.aclibrary.org/fremont
510.745.1400
COF Senior Center www.fremont.gov/seniorcenter
510.790.6600
Employment Development Department 510.794.3669 www.edd.ca.gov
City of Newark Senior Center http://bit.ly/NewarkSeniorCenter
510.578.4840
Senior Employment Program
Union City Senior Center 510.489.6629 www.unioncity.org/289/ Ralph-and-Mary-Ruggieri-Senior-Center
510.238.3535
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Life ElderCare Services https://lifeeldercare.org/get-help/
510.894.0370
COF Care Coordination and 510.574.2041 Support Services
CityServe Compassion Network www.compassionnetwork.org
510.796.7378
Medicare and Insurance Counseling (HICAP)
510.839.0393
LIFE Elder Care Meals & Fall Prevention 510.894.0370 https://lifeeldercare.org/get-help/ Washington Hospital Health Ins Info.
800.770.9447
SOCIAL PARTICIPATION AND INCLUSION Well Connected 877.797.7299 www.covia.org/services/well-connected/ COF You Are Not Alone (YANA)
510.790.6691
COF = City of Fremont
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VOLUNTEERS! Kitchen Volunteers Needed at the Lake Side Cafe Love working around food, staying busy and being around adults 55+? If so, the FSC needs volunteers to specifically help with handing out “to go” meals and serving at noon. Get a complimentary meal and a discount on additional plates. Contact David Lee for more info at 510.790.6600 or email dlee@fremont.gov.
The Opener Jasinta Bullard has been a dedicated front desk volunteer for over 10 years! She enjoys helping seniors, always brings a smile and her quick wit to the FSC. She volunteers multiple days a week at the front desk starting at 8am. Jasinta’s volunteerism is much appreciated by staff, fellow volunteers and FSC members. Thanks Jasinta!
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