DECEMBER 2021
Age Well Center at Lake Elizabeth
40086 Paseo Padre Pkwy. Fremont CA 94538 Hours: Monday—Friday 8am—1pm 510.790.6600
Age Well Center at South Fremont
47111 Mission Falls Ct. Fremont CA 94539 Hours: Monday—Friday 8am—1pm 510.742.7540
Need to get to the doctor, grocery store or other community destination? Tri-City seniors (70+ years old) and qualified persons with disabilities can get subsidized rides through the Lyft app on their mobile phone! Ride-On Tri-City!, a program operated by the City of Fremont, provides up to 30 subsidized Lyft rides per month from 8am to 6pm., 7 days a week for rides to and from destinations in Fremont, Newark, and Union City. Participants pay the first $4 of each one-way trip and Ride-On Tri-City! will cover the next $16 of the ride. Participants pay any ride costs above $20 and any driver tips. If you wish to receive subsidies on your Lyft rides, please complete a Ride-On Tri-City! Transportation Services Application. Applications are available at the Age Well Centers or online at www.Fremont.gov/TransportationSvcsAp. If you need help downloading the Lyft app on your Android or Apple phone, volunteers are available to provide technical assistance (in-person appointments) every Wednesday from 2.30 to 4.00pm at the Age Well Center at Lake Elizabeth. You must have your own Android/Apple phone to use this service. For more information on the subsidized Lyft service or other mobility and transportation services for seniors and people with disabilities, contact the Ride-On Tri-City! Program at 510.574.2053. Ride-On Tri-City! is funded by the Alameda County Transportation Commission (www.alamedactc.org) through Measure B/BB sales tax revenues.
www.fremont.gov/agewellcenters /AgeWellCenters agewellcenters@fremont.gov
Age Well Center at South Fremont
ZOOM PROGRAM
IN PERSON PROGRAM
AWC/South Fremont is closed December 22—December 31. Programming will resume on Monday January 3, 2022. Winter Class Registration Open Now!
Winter registration for classes is available now and begins in January! Don’t forget to sign up for your favorite Age Well Centers Classes taught by paid staff and volunteer instructors. We look forward to seeing you. Indian Social Group in Hindi 1st and 3rd Thursday of the Month December 2 and 16 10.00—12.00pm in Small Activity Room Free Are you interested in meeting new friends and socializing in Hindi? Join this group and learn about other people’s life experiences and share your own. Listen to music, celebrate birthdays and holidays, participate in karaoke, and much more. Register today! Exploring the World of Wine Tuesday December 7 1st Tuesday of the month 9.30—10.30am in Large Activity Room $15 members $20 non members per class Do you love wine and want to learn more about its’ origination? Learn about the different wine regions in California and participate in blind tastings. Join us for this 8-session series. Register over the phone or in person. Cash only payable at the front desk.
Smartphone Class for Beginners (English and Mandarin) 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the Month Starts January 11 10.00—11.30am in Conference Room Free Learn how to use your smartphone to access the internet, move photos, use apps, and much more! This beginners class is for both Android and iPhone users. Attendees should attend both classes held within a month. Register today for this educational class taught in English and Mandarin.
Beginner Guitar Class Begins on January 6 Thursdays 10.30—11.30am in Conference Room Free Have you always wanted to learn how to play the guitar? This class will teach you all the basic skills. Learn about the parts of the guitar, scales, strumming patterns, and much more! Start your musical journey by registering today! Alzheimer’s Association Presentation in Mandarin Know the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s January 11 9.30—10.30am in Large Activity Room Free Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias cause memory loss, and behavioral changes that interfere with daily life. Join us to learn how to recognize common signs of normal aging or illness and how to approach a person about memory changes. Early detection is important. The benefits of a diagnosis, possible tests, evaluations, the diagnostic process, and resources will be discussed. Register today!
To register for any of the classes or programs at the Age Well Center South Fremont go to: http://bit.ly/AgeWellClasses Need help or have questions? Call Martha Torrez at 510.742.7540 or email mtorrez@fremont.gov P.02 | 12.21 AGE-FRIENDLY FREMONT
ALL IN PERSON CLASSES
*MEMBERSHIP PRICE/CLASS OFFERED AT PRORATED FEE
MONDAY
NO CLASSES DECEMBER 27
Program
Location
Time
Ping Pong
Large Act Room 8.00—9.30am
ESL
Small Act Room
Yoga
Instructor
Fee
Drop-In
Free
9.30am—12.00pm Fremont Adult School
Large Act Room 10.00—11.00am
Free
Sobha Sundderajan
Free
Gardening Class
Outdoor Garden 10.00—11.00am
Chris Conway
Free
Meditation (in Hindi)
Large Act Room 11.30am—12.30pm Ramesh Maini
Free
TUESDAY
NO CLASSES DECEMBER 28
Program
Location
Time
Instructor
Fee
International Folk Dance* Mlt Purpose Room 9.00—10.30am
Rebecca Tsai
Explore World of Wine (Dec 7)
Large Act Room 9.30—10.30am
David Mayer $15 per class (m) $20(n)
Mahjong
Small Act Room
C. & R. Chloupek
WEDNESDAY
NO CLASSES DECEMBER 22 and 29
Program
Location
10.00am—1.00pm
$48 (m) $68 (n)
Free
Time
Instructor
Fee
Mahjong
Small Act Room 8.00—9.30am
Drop-In
Free
Ping Pong
Large Act Room 8.00—9.30am
Drop-In
Free
COGIR Crafts (Dec 15)
Small Act Room
Yoga (in Hindi)
Large Act Room 11.30am—12.30pm Ramesh Maini
THURSDAY
10.00—11.00am
Darlene Young
Free Free
NO CLASSES DECEMBER 23 AND 30
Program
Location
Time
Instructor
Fee
Heartfulness Meditation
Large Act Room
10.00—11.00am
Sobha Sundderajan
Free
Gardening Class
Outdoor Garden 10.00—11.00am
Chris Conway
Free
International Folk Dance* Large Act Room 11.30am—1.00pm (in Mandarin)
Rebecca Tsai
$40 (m) $60 (n)
Indian Social Group Small Act Room 10.00am—12.00pm N/A (1st and 3rd Thursday, Dec 2 and 16 in Hindi)
FRIDAY
Free
NO CLASSES DECEMBER 24 AND 31
Program
Location
Time
Instructor
Ping Pong
Large Act Room
Ballroom Line Dance*
Mlt Purpose Room 9.00—10.00am
ESL
Small Act Room
9.30am—12.00pm Fremont Adult School
Give Back Music
Large Act Room
10.30am—12.00pm Kalina Wong
8.00—10.00am
Fee
Drop-In Rosa Chan
Free $36 (m) $56 (n) Free
Free
(m)= member (n)= non-member
AGE-FRIENDLY FREMONT 12.21 | P.03
LIMITED SEATING
LUNCH Tuesday and Thursday Served at 12 PM Regular Meals Members: $5 Non Members: $7 Special Meals Members: $6 Non Members: $8
FIRST–COME, FIRST SERVED NO REFUNDS, NO EXCHANGES ALL AGES WELCOME
Meals can be reserved and membership can be purchased at: http://bit.ly/AgeWellClasses or you can also call us at 510.742.7540 or email your request to agewellcenters@fremont.gov. Before coming in to dine, you must receive a meal order confirmation.
ARE YOU A VEGETARIAN? We can make a vegetarian menu for any day lunch is served. Just call us no later than 24 hours in advance to let us know.
2
BBQ Chicken Teriyaki, Vegetable Fried Rice, Soy Garlic Green Beans, Asian Slaw, Egg Roll and a Fortune Cookie
7
9
14
16
21
23
28
30
Coconut Crusted Tilapia w/Apricot Ginger Sauce, Wild Rice, Roasted Root Vegetables, Tropical Slaw and a Soft Roll
Southwest Pork Stew, Spanish Rice, Pinto Beans, Roasted Cauliflower, Tossed Green Salad, Green Chile and Cheddar Cornbread
Cheese Enchiladas, Spanish Rice, Pinto Beans, Green Salad, Tortilla Chips and Salsa
HOLIDAY CLOSURE
$6/$8 Prime Rib w/Au Jus and Creamy Horseradish, Mashed Red Potatoes, Green Beans, Caesar Salad, Roll and Warm Apple Pie with Ice Cream
Ground Turkey Lasagna w/Baby Spinach, Steamed Vegetables, Italian Tossed Salad and Garlic Bread
HOLIDAY CLOSURE
HOLIDAY CLOSURE
MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO AVAILABILITY OF FOODS.
• • •
Special dietary requests (such as low sodium) must be 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 within 30 min. or refrigerate.
P.04 | 12.21 AGE-FRIENDLY FREMONT P.04 | 12.21 AGE-FRIENDLY FREMONT
ZOOM PROGRAM
IN PERSON PROGRAM
AWC/Lake Elizabeth is closed December 22—December 31. Programming will resume on Monday January 3, 2022. Crab Feed — Save the Date! The Age Well Center at Lake Elizabeth’s Annual Crab Feed will be held on Friday February 18, 2022. There will be a limited dine in option with raffle. Like last year, supporters may drive thru to pick up their crab dinner. Meals go on sale January 3rd! ActiveNet 101 Monday December 6 10.00am—11.00am in Wing A Free Have you been meaning to learn how to sign up for lunch using ActiveNet on your computer, ipad or tablet? Now is your chance to learn how! ActiveNet is the AWC’s new registration software that allows you to register for classes or reserve a meal from the comfort of your home. Register today! Celebrate Diversity Circle 1st and 3rd Wednesday December 1 and 15 10.00am—12.30pm in Wing A Free Celebrating Diversity Circle will create a group of diverse individuals walking through the same stage of life together. For adults 55+ maintaining or expanding an active social life, becomes more difficult. Feeling lonely or stigmatized? Come and make new friends, show your PRIDE or become an ally! Join us twice a month for inspiring lectures and discussion including: current events, film, music, LGBTQ+ specific topics such as history of LGBTQ+ rights etc. This group will include unstructured social time to encourage relationship building.
Age Well Dance Thursday December 9 11.00am—1.00pm in Wing A $5 Music by the Canyon Band 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! iPhone Training Wednesday December 15 10.00am—12.00pm on Zoom Free Do you want to become more knowledgeable about all the features your iPhone has? Having difficulty hearing or seeing on your iPhone? Attend a FREE online training and make your iPhone work better for you! Sign up today and leave knowing more about how to use your iPhone.
Advanced Drawing NEW! Wednesdays begins January 5 9.30—11.30am on Zoom $96 Members, $116 Non Members Take your art skills to the next level with your peers and Richard O’Clarke. This creative class will focus on color and introduce you to pastels, watercolor and acrylics. Past enrollment in Intro to Drawing class or approval from instructor required before enrollment in this class. Zoom link will be emailed to you by the instructor.
To register for any of the classes or programs at the Age Well Center at Lake Elizabeth go to: http://bit.ly/AgeWellClasses Need help or have questions? Email Nick Jordan at njordan@fremont.gov or call 510.790.6602 AGE-FRIENDLY FREMONT 12.21 | P.05
CLASS SCHEDULE DECE MONDAY
NO CLASSES DECEMBER 27
Program
Location
Time
Instructor
Fee
Wing A
8.15—10.30am
Drop-In
Free
Zoom
9.00—10.00am
Jana Sokale
Quilters Club
Wing B/SS
9.00am—12.00pm Amy Alvelais
Harmonica
Carlton Sr. Liv. 10.30—11.30am
David Mandell
Comfort & Joy Ukulele
Wing A
11.00am—12.30pm
Kay Ng
Spanish Immersion
Wing B/PS
11.30am—1.00pm
Aurelia Martinez
Zoom
2.30—3.30pm
Marie Magsakay
$40 (m) $60 (n)
Zoom
3.00—4.00pm
Shari Gent
$44 (m) $64 (n)
Ping Pong Hatha Yoga*
Beginning Zumba* Chair Yoga*
TUESDAY
$44 (m) $64 (n)
Free Free
Free Free
NO CLASSES DECEMBER 28
Program
Location
Time
Instructor
Fee
Zumba Gold*
Zoom
9.00—10.00am
Marie Magsakay
Yuanji Dance
CP Pavilion
9.00—11.00am
Su-Yen Wang
Creative Writing
Wing B/PS
10.00am—12.00pm Elaine Rodgers
FISA (Dec 7 and 21)
Wing A
10.00am—1.00pm
N/A
Free
INSAF (Dec 14)
Wing A
10.00am—1.00pm
N/A
Free
East Indian Seniors (Dec 14)
Wing B
11.00am—1.00pm
N/A
Free
1.00—3.00pm
Debbie Haigler
Free
Needle Crafts
WEDNESDAY
Zoom
$40 (m) $60 (n)
Free Free
NO CLASSES DECEMBER 22 AND 29
Program
Location
Time
Adv Drawing & Painting* Zoom Celebrating Diversity Circle
9.30—11.30am
Instructor
Richard O’Clarke
Wing A/SS 10.00am—12.30pm Ihande Weber
Fee
$88 (m) $108 (n) Free
(Dec 1 and 15) Caregiver Support Group Let’s Keep It Moving*
Wing B/PS Zoom
11.00am—12.30pm 10.30—11.30am
Frishta Sharifi
Pat Tchang
Art Social Group
Wing A/PS
10.30am—12.30pm Aurelia Martinez
Caregiver Support Group
Wing B/PS
11.00am—12.30pm
Frishta Sharifi
Hatha Yoga*
Zoom
3.00—4.00pm
Jana Sokale
(m)= member (n)= non-member
Free $55 (m) $75 (n) Free Free $44 (m) $64 (n) CP Pavilion= Central Park Pavilion
To register for any of the classes or programs at the Age Well Center at Lake Elizabeth go to: http://bit.ly/AgeWellClasses Need help or have questions? Email Nick Jordan at njordan@fremont.gov or call 510.790.6602 P.06 | 12.21 AGE-FRIENDLY FREMONT
EMBER 2021 THURSDAY
NO CLASSES DECEMBER 23 AND 30
Program
Location
Time
Instructor
Fee
8.30—9.30am
Ramesh Maini
Free
Rise and Shine Yoga* Zoom/Wing A
9.00—10.00am
Shari Gent
Creative Writing
Zoom
10.00am—12.00pm Elaine Rodgers and Justin Go Free
Mah Jong
Wing B
10.00am—1.00pm
Mae Xavier
Free
Age Well Dance (Dec 9)
Wing B
11.00am—1.00pm
Drop-In
$5
Meditation
Wing B
FRIDAY
$36 (m) $56 (n)
NO CLASSES DECEMBER 24 AND 31
Program
Yuanji Dance
CP Pavilion
9.00—11.00am
Tai Chi for Arthritis*
Wing B
9.30—10.30am
Joey Tchang
Ping Pong
Wing A
10.00am—12.30pm
Drop-In
Let’s Keep It Moving*
Zoom
10.30—11.30am
Pat Tchang
Needle Crafts
Zoom 1.00—3.00pm
Debbie Haigler
Free
Zoom 1.00—3.00pm
George Crozier
Free
Garden Club (Dec 3)
Location
Time
(m)= member (n)= non-member
Instructor
Fee
Teresa Lee
Free $40 (m) $60 (n) Free $50 (m) $70 (n)
CP Pavilion= Central Park Pavilion
CULTURAL AND SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS ZOOM GROUP
FISA (Fremont Indian Seniors Association) December 7 and 21 10.00am—1.00pm in Wing A 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month INSAF (Indo American Seniors) December 14 10.00am—1.00pm in Wing A 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month (No December 28) East Indian Seniors December 14 (closed December 28) 11.00am—1.00pm in Wing B 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month (No December 28) Afghan Elderly Association Every Wednesday (No December 22 and 29) Multi Purpose Room
IN PERSON GROUP
Garden Club 1st Friday of each month December 3 1.00—3.00pm on Zoom Email: srcentergardenclub@gmail.com for link to their meeting. Dances 2nd Thursday 11.00am—1.00pm in Wing A 12/9: The Canyon Band Fee: $5 cash only. Payable at the front desk. Celebrating Diversity Circle NEW! December 1 and 15 10.00am—12.30pm in Wing A 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month
AGE-FRIENDLY FREMONT 12.21 | P.07
LIMITED SEATING
LUNCH Monday — Friday Served at 12 PM Regular Meals Members: $5 Non Members: $7 Special Meals Members: $6 Non Members: $8
FIRST–COME, FIRST SERVED NO REFUNDS, NO EXCHANGES ALL AGES WELCOME
Meals can be reserved and membership can be purchased at: http://bit.ly/AgeWellClasses or you can call us at 510.790.6600 or email meal request to agewellcenters@fremont.gov Before coming into dine, you must receive a meal order confirmation.
1
2
3
6
7
8
9
10
13
14
15
16
17
20
21
22
23
24
27
28
29
30
31
Filipino Chicken Adobo, Steamed Jasmine Rice, Steamed Bok Choy w/Mushrooms, Asian Slaw and Crispy Egg Roll
Southwest Pork Stew, Pinto Beans, Spanish Rice, Roasted Cauliflower, Salad, Green Chile and Cheddar Cornbread
Oven Baked Lemon Pepper Cod, Roasted Potato Wedges, Steamed Vegetables, Tartar Sauce, Green Salad and a Soft Roll
HOLIDAY CLOSURE
Pan Seared Pork Chop w/Lemon Caper Sauce, Roasted Brussel Sprouts, Rice Pilaf, Caesar Salad and a Roll
Rotisserie Style Chicken, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Oven Roasted Vegetables, Salad and a Roll
BBQ Chicken Teriyaki, Vegetable Fried Rice, Soy Garlic Green Beans, Asian Slaw, Egg Roll and a Fortune Cookie
HOLIDAY CLOSURE
Four Cheese Tortellini w/Turkey Ragout Sauce, Roasted Carrots and Peppers, Caesar Salad and Garlic Bread Sticks
Swedish Turkey Meatballs w/Egg Noodles, Mushroom Gravy, Steamed Green Beans, Tossed Salad and a Dinner Roll
Ground Turkey Lasagna w/Baby Spinach, Steamed Vegetables, Italian Tossed Salad and Garlic Bread
HOLIDAY CLOSURE
HOLIDAY CLOSURE
MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO AVAILABILITY OF FOODS.
• • •
Herb Roasted Pork Loin, Apple Cranberry Sauce, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Vegetable Medley, Salad and Bread
Jumbo Shrimp Scampi w/ Linguine Pasta & Lemon Caper Sauce, Steamed Vegetables, Salad and Garlic Bread
Coconut Crusted Tilapia, Apricot Ginger Sauce, Wild Rice, Roasted Root Vegetables, Tropical Slaw and a Soft Roll
HOLIDAY CLOSURE
HOLIDAY CLOSURE
$6/$8 Slow Roasted Lamb Shank, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Steamed Vegetables, Spinach Salad w/Beets and Feta Cheese, Roll $6/$8 Prime Rib, Au Jus, Creamy Horseradish, Green Beans, Mashed Potatoes, Caesar Salad, Roll, Apple Pie w/Ice Cream
NO LUNCH SERVICE TODAY
HOLIDAY CLOSURE
HOLIDAY CLOSURE
Special dietary requests ie. vegetarian, etc MUST BE 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 within 30 min. or refrigerate.
P.08 | 12.21 AGE-FRIENDLY FREMONT
Are you interested in wrapping gifts without all the waste and environmental impact? Most of the shiny gift-wrapping paper is not recyclable. Here are some eco-friendly gift-wrapping and decorating ideas to make your gifts look impressive and fashionable: • Use reusable biodegradable fabric wrap such as a scarf made from 100% cotton. • Visit a thrift store and buy items to wrap your gifts with such as old maps, jars and cookie tins. • Wrap gifts with discarded newspaper found at coffee shops or libraries. • Decorate your gifts with fallen pine tree sprigs and twine. • Consider using reusable eco-friendly tote bags. • Use plain white paper or brown kraft postal paper from the craft or office supply store. Decorate it with brooches or ornaments found at thrift stores. Courtesy of Ecocult.com
Are you looking for a housemate? Are you uncomfortable with using Craigslist or Facebook? Need help around the house or tired of living by yourself? Home Match is here to help! Home Match is a free nonprofit home sharing service provided by Covia, a Front Porch partner in partnership with the City of Fremont. Home Match introduces potential housemates to one another based on compatibility factors such as budget, location, and lifestyle preferences. For participants, Home Match provides a comprehensive application process, background checks, and more! Testimonial from customers includes, “Home Match takes away the anxiety of renting to a stranger” and “We had a spare room and needed the support and we wanted to offer support.” To learn more please visit our website https://covia.org/programs/ home-match/ You can also call us at 510. 574.2173 or email HomeMatchAlameda@frontporch.net
Disney Halloween Spirit at AWC/South Fremont
Gardening instructor Chris and a student getting their hands dirty
AWC/Lake Elizabeth team show their Halloween Disney spirit
AWC/South Fremont Cogir Craft class fun!
AWC Manager Aisha gets in the spirit, too!
TCV’s Mobile Pantry in full swing at AWC/South Fremont
AGE-FRIENDLY FREMONT 12.21 | P.09
LAKE ELIZABETH — Sign up at the front desk or call 510.790.6600 SOUTH FREMONT — Sign up at the front desk or call 510.742.7540
Legal Assistance for Seniors and Health Insurance & Advocacy Program
If you need help regarding elder abuse, guardianship, social security, SSI, naturalization, housing and more call LAS at 510.832.3040. If you have questions about Medicare, long term care insurance and more, call 510.839.0393.
Bay Area Community Health
Face masks are required by all attendees at your appointment. If you or anyone in your household are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 do not come in for health services. Services offered at Lake Elizabeth and South Fremont. Check below for correct location. A1C Blood Testing 1st Tuesday of each month 9am—12pm December 7
TCV Mobile Pantry Thursday December 2 and 16 10.30—11.30am Thursday December 9 and 16 10.30—11.30am Bring your own bag and choose from an array of fresh fruit, vegetables and non perishables (farmer’s market style) at no cost for those in need. Food provided by TCV Food Bank to the first 100 people. Alameda County Mobile Library Thursday December 9 10.00—11.30am Alameda County Library is bringing the library to you! Come visit their outdoor popup library. Get a free library card and check out from an assortment of library material. An array of books in Chinese are available! This event is open to the general public.
Ride-On Tri-City!
Thursday December 9 10.00am—12.00pm in Lobby
Are you a senior or a person with a disability living in Fremont, Newark or Union City? Register for a Clipper Card and/or a Ride-On Tri-City workshop. Come and get your Senior Clipper card and learn about how to use the card on public transit. For more info about the workshop, please call the Ride-On Tri-City! Helpline 510.574.2053. P.10 | 12.21 AGE-FRIENDLY FREMONT
Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar 2nd/3rd Tuesday 9am—12pm December 14 and 21 *No December 28 1st Tuesday 9am-12pm December 7 Toe Nail and Callus Care (by appointment only) December 8 2nd Wednesday 9am—12pm Call 510.252.5845 or 510.252.5819 to make an appointment with Dr. Alycia Chen.
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 Chronic Pain Support Group 3rd Thursday each month on Zoom December 16 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.
Information about useful, local resources that you or a friend may need. HOUSING
COMMUNITY INFORMATION COF Senior Information Line 510.574.2041 www.fremont.gov/908/Senior-Help-Line Community Ambassador Program for Seniors (CAPS) www.fremont.gov/caps
510.574.2063
Area Agency on Aging I&R
510.577.3530
Homeless Service and Hygeine Opportunities
510.574.2222
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 COF Recreation & Services
510.790.5541
DEMENTIA—SPECIFIC SUPPORT
East Bay Regional Park System
888.327.2757
Alzheimer’s Services of the East Bay https://aseb.org/
510.656.1329
TRANSPORTATION
COF Family Caregiver Support
510.574.2041
Alzheimer’s Association www.alz.org
800.272.3900
Ride-On Tri City Program! 510.574.2053 (Transportation services for the elderly and disabled)
Stanford/VA Alzheimer’s Center www.med.stanford.edu/svalz
650.858.3915
EMPLOYMENT AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES SparkPoint Fremont
510.574.2020
Fremont Library Programs www.aclibrary.org/fremont
510.745.1400
LIFE ElderCare Transportation www.lifeeldercare.org
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
Employment Development Department 510.794.3669 www.edd.ca.gov
Age Well Center at South Fremont 510.742.7540 www.fremont.gov/agewellcenters
Senior Employment Program
City of Newark Senior Center http://bit.ly/NewarkSeniorCenter
510.238.3535
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)
510.839.0393
LIFE ElderCare Meals & Fall Prevention 510.894.0370 www.lifeeldercare.org/get-help/ Washington Hospital Health Ins Info.
800.770.9447
County of Alameda COVID-19 Food Distribution and Services Map www.acgov.org/maps/food-services.htm
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
SOCIAL PARTICIPATION AND INCLUSION Well Connected 877.797.7299 www.covia.org/services/well-connected/ COF You Are Not Alone (YANA)
COF = City of Fremont
510.578.4840
510.790.6691
AGE-FRIENDLY FREMONT 12.21 | P.011
December is the last month to purchase an Age Well Center membership and receive an extra 6 months for free making your membership good for 18 months, rather than 12 months! After 12/31/21 membership will return to a 12 month renewal cycle. Membership for residents is $35 and non-residents are $45. Membership provides discounts on lunch, classes, trips when they return and provide priority if classes reach capacity. You may call, come in to either center or go to http://bit.ly/ AgeWellClasses to become a member. If you haven’t become a member of the Age Well Center’s, take advantage of the Pandemic Special today before it’s gone!
Najia Hamid is retiring after nearly 30 years with the Afghan Elderly Association (AEA)! In the early 90’s, Najia saw a need to support the elderly Afghan women who came here as refugees. With support from her community, she established the AEA and created programs to address the social, medical, and psychological needs of these women. She received funding to create the Healthy Aging Program that allowed for nutritional education, a congregate meal, exercise, and social activity. Under her leadership, the AEA has supported both women and men with immigration issues, obtaining benefits, acting as a liaison between the individual and the medical community, educating professionals on working with Afghan elders, and translation support. The AEA has a close partnership with the Human Services Dept’s Aging and Family Services Division and is co-located in their offices. The teams have worked together to enhance services provided to the Afghan community, with the AEA’s cultural and language expertise adding to the department’s service provision. Although she will be stepping down from her role as Executive Director, we know that her heart will always be with the AEA. Best wishes on a much-deserved retirement!
Local senior housing residents worked to make over 150 scarves to be donated to local organizations serving unsheltered individuals and families. Residents were thankful for this project because it provided them an opportunity to help others in need even though they may have limited mobility. Others found it meaningful because they had experienced homelessness themselves. “I want them to know they’re not alone and that someone cares,” said one resident. “They’re my neighbors and we have a responsibility to help them, to help each other as a community.” Scarves will be distributed locally in the coming weeks. Residents plan to increase the number of scarves they make next year.
Do your holiday plans include charitable giving? The holiday season is a time when many of us think about ways we can give back to the community through charitable giving. Where better to give than your favorite places for quality programming — the Age Well Centers! By making a gift to the Age Well Centers, you help make them accessible and affordable for all. Make your gift today by visiting http://bit.ly/AgeWellClasses and click the donation tab at the top of the screen. Or you can send a check payable to The Age Well Center at Lake Elizabeth or South Fremont to: P.O. Box 5006 Fremont CA 94538. Thinking about other ways to give? Contact Paula Manczuk-Hannay at 510.574.2049 or Pmanczuk-hannay@fremont.gov to discuss other giving opportunities.
www.fremont.gov/agewellcenters
/agewellcenters agewellcenters@fremont.gov
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