FEBRUARY 2018
AN AGE-FRIENDLY CITY IS A LIVABLE CITY P.02 TIME FOR TAXES!
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Relax! The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide’s team of IRS-certified volunteers are here to help!
Find out the welcome we have in store for you at our New Member Orientation
Over 60 classes and events to choose from every month! Use this easy guide to find your interests.
LOVING YOUR LIFE
WELCOME TO A FRESH NEW YEAR! MANY OF US WORRY ABOUT AGING, DON’T WE? We exercise and try to do lots of things to slow down aging. But maybe we don’t need to worry about ‘slowing down aging’. What if instead we just live our best lives? That feels a lot more positive and relaxed with the same outcomes. So, when we exercise or eat our veggies or volunteer, let’s resolve to do it simply with the intent of living each day as healthy and as fulfilled as possible. LIFE ElderCare, a Fremont-based nonprofit, has dozens of different ways for you to do just that; free services and lots of opportunities to help others. If you: • Could use a good meal brought to you each weekday, or • Want to deliver some of those meals, or • Need a ride with a caring person to help you shop, or • Can give a few hours a month to be one of those transportation helpers, or • Seek simple steps on how to prevent a fall, or • Want to make new connections with other people… call LIFE! We have lots of ways to help you live your best life. www.LifeElderCare.org | info@LifeElderCare.org | 510.894.0370 Article submitted by Patricia Osage, Executive Director.
510.790.6600 www.fremont.gov/seniorcenter /FremontSeniorCenter seniorcenter@fremont.gov
All classes and services offered at: Fremont Senior Center 40086 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont, CA 94538
The Fremont Senior Center will be closed Monday, February 19 in observation of Presidents’ Day. February Birthday Party Celebration Friday February 9 1pm—2pm Entertainment will be provided by classical and jazz guitarist Blair Jackson. Chinese New Year Celebration Thursday February 15 10.45am—11.45am Join us for a special performance and lunch. Delicious lunch provided by Dragon BBQ Express. Don’t miss out! To allow for more space the Chinese New Year performance will be held in Wing A this year. Come by at 10.45am to enjoy the festivities. Buy your ticket in advance, lunch usually sells out.
Fremont Senior Center’s 11th Annual Crab Feed Friday February 16 6pm (Doors Open at 5pm) Fremont Elks Lodge 38991 Farwell Drive, Fremont CA Usher in health, good fortune, prosperity and happiness by attending the Fremont Senior Center’s 11th annual Crab Feed fundraiser, which happens to fall on the Chinese New Year! Tickets are $50 each and can be bought at the Fremont Senior Center M-F 8am to 3pm, by mail or email seniorcenter@fremont.gov. The event sells out, so don’t wait to get your ticket. You’ll be happy you came and leave stuffed with all you can eat crab and other delicious fixings.
THE PLACES YOU WILL GO! Sign up at the front desk or call us at 510.790.6600 Jelly Belly Factory and Budweiser Tour Thursday February 15 $61 members $66 non-members New SF Tour with Craig Smith Tuesday February 27 $85 members $90 non-members Extended Vacations provided by Collette
IT’S TAX TIME!
AARP TAX ASSISTANCE
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Since 1968, volunteer-based program AARP Foundation TaxAide has helped an estimated 50 million low-to moderate-income taxpayers. AARP Foundation TaxAide has more than 5,000 locations in neighborhood libraries, malls, banks, community centers and senior centers.
to 4pm. Appointments will also be taken for Thursdays 8am to 4pm.
There’s no fee and no sales pitch for other services and AARP membership is not required. The Fremont Senior Center is a location that offers free tax preparation and in 2018 tax assistance will begin on Tuesday, February 6th from 10am
AARP and the FSC understand that retirement or other life changes may mean taxes are a little more complicated. With the help of AARP Foundation Tax-Aide’s team of IRScertified volunteers they make it easy for you!
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If you have come to the FSC to get your taxes done in the past, stop by between 8am and 3pm to make your appointment or call us at 510. 790.6600. This service is for adults 50 and older who could benefit from getting their taxes done at no cost!
Simply email: seniorcenter@fremont.gov to receive your monthly copy of Age Friendly Fremont electronically.
ARE YOU A NEW MEMBER? FSC is the Place to Be! From October to December 2017 the Fremont Senior Center (FSC) had 105 new members join! If you see someone new looking around lost or anyone wearing a bright orange badge, please introduce yourself and tell them we’re happy they joined us. The Fremont Senior Center strives to be the friendliest most welcoming center in the Bay Area!
FSC Invites all New Members to a New Member Orientation Tuesday March 6 11am—12pm Did you join the Fremont Senior Center (FSC) within the last 6 months and haven’t plugged in like you would like? Would you like to find out where rooms are located, what programs are offered and more? If so, this Welcome Orientation is just for you! In coordination with CAPS, each month a Welcome Orientation will be held in the lobby of the senior center! The first New Member Orientation will be on Tuesday, March 6th at 11am and we hope you decide to stay for lunch after. Stop by the front desk during office hours or call us at 510.790.6600 and reserve your space today. It’s time for you to learn more about the FSC and how things are done!
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).
THIS MONTH’S HIGHLIGHT The nation’s largest volunteer-run tax counseling and preparation service AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, starts providing services at the FSC on February 6th and goes through Thursday April 12th. If you need your taxes done and could benefit from the low cost of FREE sign up today!
HEALTH
LEGAL
Blood Pressure Checks Every Tuesday and Thursday 9am—12pm Cholesterol and Glucose Test 2/6 and 2/20 - 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month 8.10am—11.15am Vision Screening 2/14 — 2nd Wednesday of each month 9am—12pm Diabetes Management 2/21 — 3rd Wednesday of each month 10am—11am Dental Screening 2/9 — 2nd Friday of each month 1pm—4.30pm Foot Care Screening 2/7— 1st Wednesday of each month 8.30am—12pm Tri-City Mobile Health Clinic Every Tuesday 8am—2pm Caregiver Counseling 2/9 and 2/23 2nd and 4th Friday of each month 9.30am—11am
Estate Planning 2/15 — 3rd Thursday of each month 9.40am—10.40am HICAP Health Insurance Counseling 2/1 and 2/15 — 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month and 2/12 and 2/26— 2nd and 4th Monday of each month 1pm—3pm Legal Assistance for Seniors 2/5 -1st Monday 10am—12pm
TRANSPORTATION
NUTRITION
Senior Clipper Cards (Please bring proof of age document) 2/8 2nd Thursday of each month 10am—11am Paratransit and Subsidized Taxi Services 2/8 — 2nd Thursday of each month 11am—12pm Travel Training Workshop 2/12 and 2/13 9am-12pm Learn how to ride buses and BART in this 2 day workshop AARP Mature Driving 2/2 and 2/9 8.15am—12.15pm
BEAUTY Ladies Hairdresser 2/12— 2nd Monday of each month 10.30am—12pm Barber 2nd, 3rd and 4th Monday of each month (No 2/19) 8.15am—10.15am Free Haircuts with Kim 2/14 and 2/28— 2nd and 4th Wednesday 12.30—3pm
(This service does not take place in the Service Office — Food will be dispersed in the covered Courtyard area of Wing B until further notice.) TCV Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry 2/8 and 2/22 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month 1.30pm
TAX SERVICES
(Located in Wing B) AARP Tax Assistance Tuesday’s beginning on 2/6 1pm—4pm Thursday’s beginning on 2/8 8am—4pm Appointment required
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BREAKFAST Monday — Friday 8am to 9.30am Member: $4 Non Member: $5 All ages welcome!
LUNCH* Monday — Friday 12 Noon Member: $5 Non Member: $7 All ages welcome!
FEBRUARY
40086 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont, CA 94538. Ph: 510.790.6600
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Pan Seared Snapper with a Lemon Aioli, Ginger Fried Rice, Steamed Seasonal Vegetables, Salad and Bread
Slow Roasted Pulled Pork, Creamy Garlic and Pepper Pasta, Sauteed Onions and Green Beans, Salad and Bread
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Chicken Katsu with Katsu Sauce (honey/ soy dipping sauce), Steamed Rice, Seasonal Vegetables, Macaroni Salad and Bread
Roasted Pork Shank with a Pan Jus, Mashed Potatoes, Collard Greens, Coleslaw and Bread
Rosemary Roasted Chicken with Carmelized Onion Jam, Steamed Dill Potatoes, Green Salad and Bread
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Valentine’s Day Pan Seared Salmon with Basil-Lemon Aioli, Lemon and Saffron Risotto, Roasted Asparagus, Arugula Salad and Bread
Chinese New Year Won Ton Soup, Chicken Chow Mein, Sautéed Garlic, Veggie Egg Roll and Sesame Ball
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Braised Pork Chop with an Apple Jus, Creamy Polenta, Seasonal Vegetables, Salad and Bread
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Pan Seared Talapia with Basil Oil, Sundried Tomato Orzo, Seasonal Vegetables, Salad and Bread
Meatloaf, Tomato Compote, Mashed Potatoes and Cauliflower, Seasonal Roasted Vegeatbles, Green Salad and Bread
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Closed in Observation of Presidents’ Day
Filipino Chicken Adobo, Steamed Jasmine Rice, Seasonal Vegetables, Salad and Bread
$6/$8 Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Basil Pesto, Creamy Crab Penne Pasta, Steamed Green Beans, Salad and Bread
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Seared Flank Steak with Sauteed Onions, Garlic Fried Rice, Bok Choy with Oyster Sauce, Salad and Bread
Roasted Turkey with Mushroom Gravy, Cornbread Stuffing, Roasted Brussel Sprouts, Spinach Salad and Bread
$6/$8 Braised Lamb Shank with Sage Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Steamed Zucchini and Carrots, Salad and Bread
$6/$8 Slow Roasted Tri-Tip with Soy Sauce, Chicken and Ginger Fried Rice, Bok Choy with Oyster Sauce, Asian Coleslaw and Vegetable Eggroll
* TICKETS SOLD FIRST-COME, FIRST SERVED NO REFUNDS, NO EXCHANGES
Steamed Ginger Snapper with Teriyaki Glaze, Lentils and Garbanzo Beans, Seasonal Vegetables, Salad and Bread
Herb Roasted Chicken Breast with Roasted Tomato Jam, Lemon Rice Pilaf, Seasonal Vegetables, Salad and Bread
Frozen Meals When Available: M, T, Th, F: 9.30—10.30am, 1—2pm 2/$5 - Regular Meals 2/$7 - Special Meals
MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO AVAILABILITY OF FOODS.
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Vegetarian Option and Special Dietary Needs: Please speak to the chef before 10.00am • To Go’s must be called in by 11.30am To Go tickets purchased on site should be deposited at the large kitchen window immediately after purchase We accept cash, checks and major credit cards.
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Information about useful, local resources that you or a friend may need. HOUSING
COMMUNITY INFORMATION 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
HIP Shared Housing Program
510.574.2173
Fremont Landlord/Tenant Support
510.574.2270
OUTDOOR SPACES AND BUILDING COF Community Services
510.574.2000
DEMENTIA—SPECIFIC SUPPORT
East Bay Regional Park System
888.327.2757
Alzheimer’s Services of the East Bay www.aseb.org
510.656.1329
TRANSPORTATION
COF Family Caregiver Support
510.574.2041
Transportation Helpline 510.574.2053 (for paratransit, taxi, travel training, etc.)
Alzheimer’s Association
800.272.3900
Bay Area Community Services (BACS) 510.613.0330 www.bayareacs.org/adult-day-programs Stanford/VA Alzheimer’s Center www.med.stanford.edu/svalz
650.858.3915
EMPLOYMENT AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
510.574.2096
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
Fremont Library Programs www.aclibrary.org/fremont
510.745.1400
Economic Development Department www.edd.ca.gov
510.794.3669
Senior Employment Program
510.238.3535
HEALTH AND WELLNESS COF Care Coordination and 510.574.2041 Support Services Medicare and Insurance Counseling (HICAP)
LIFE ElderCare VIP Rides www.lifeeldercare.org
COF Senior Center www.fremont.gov/seniorcenter
510.790.6600
City of Newark Senior Center senior.center@newark.org
510.578.4840
Union City Senior Center 510.489.6629 ruggieriseniorcenter@unioncity.org Life ElderCare Friendly Visitors www.lifeeldercare.org
510.574.2090
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!
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: Tuesday’s 12–3pm, Wednesday’s 8am–12pm or Friday’s 12–3pm. Contact Nick Jordan for more information at 510.790.6600 or email him at njordan@fremont.gov Kitchen Volunteers Needed for Breakfast Are you an “early bird”? If so, come help with a variety
of tasks, including: setting up tables, processing donated goods, delivering breakfasts, cleaning the dining room, moving tables and chairs, decorating the dining room, keeping the coffee brewing, and other various jobs. We are looking for kind, patient, focused volunteers who love to talk to others. The start time is as early 6.30am and ends usually by 9.30am–10am. Kitchen Volunteers Needed for Lunch Love customer service and making connections with adults 55+? If so, come help with delivering lunch to disabled seniors, communicating to our 55+ customers, decorating the dining room, cleaning dining room, assisting our disabled seniors to their vehicle/ride/bus stop, and other various jobs. If you are kind, patient and focused - Contact Nick Jordan for more information at 510.790.6600 or email him at njordan@fremont.gov
FREMONT CARES Thank you for GIVING HOPE this holiday season! THE GIVING HOPE HOLIDAY PROGRAM was very successful, with 49 families and 103 seniors (including 22 with companion pets) receiving gifts and support this year! In addition to all the in-kind gifts to these families and seniors, the Giving Hope program also raised $16,000 in cash, gift card, and corporate matching donations! This was also our first year creating an online and social media presence with published
family/senior Story Cards and Wishlists, which were read by 609 distinct viewers, who in total spent 59 hours reading our clients stories online.. Many thanks to everyone who contributed to brighten the holidays for families and seniors in need. Donate online at www.fremont. gov/seniorcenter, or contact John Nguyen-Cleary at 510.574.2049 or jnguyen-cleary@fremont.gov to discuss other giving opportunities.
Become a Senior Center Member Members enjoy the benefits of reduced lunch, trip, and class fees as well as priority for limited capacity events! Members may also receive this monthly newsletter mailed directly to your home for $15 per year. Fremont Resident: $30 Annual Fee Non-resident: $40 Annual Fee Sign up today at the front desk between 8am and 3pm or online at www.fremont.gov/seniorcenter
SPONSOR A MONTH’S ISSUE OF THE POPULAR AGE-FRIENDLY FREMONT TODAY! Reach thousands of adults 55 and older along with community members and show them you support a vibrant active center and increase your business. Thank you Bay Central Printing for giving the FSC a discount on this publication.
If your agency would like to sponsor an edition of Age–Friendly Fremont, please contact Aisha Jasper, Senior Center Manager, at 510.790.6606 or ajasper@fremont.gov
510.790.6600 www.fremont.gov/seniorcenter /FremontSeniorCenter seniorcenter@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