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Fair Oaks Communi Ty Center
2600 Middlefield Road, Redwood City. 94063
FAIR OAKS COMMUNITY CENTER IS A MULTI-SERVICE FACILITY OFFERING A VARIETY OF SERVICES TO THE BROADER REDWOOD CITY COMMUNITY.
• We have implemented a safety protocol to protect the health and safety of our patrons and employees.
• Please call us first 650.780.7500 - most assistance can be done over the phone.
Additional Partner Phone Numbers
• Peninsula Family Service- 650-780-7542
• Legal Aid Society Housing Clinic- call 650-517-8911 for an appointment.
• Immigration Institute of the Bay Area- call 650-780-7537 for a telephone consultation.
Food Programs And Services
EMERGENCY FOOD
Pick-up at Fair Oaks Community Center
Mon-Fri • 8:00-11:00 am & 1-4 pm
Tu/Th • 8:00-11:00 am & 3:00-4:00 pm
DRIVE-THROUGH FOOD DISTRIBUTION
PROGRAMS:
2nd & 4th Friday of the Month •11 am-12 pm
FARMERS' MARKET STYLE FOOD
DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM:
2nd Friday of the Month • 4-6 pm
LUNCHES FOR OLDER ADULTS
M-F 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
*must make a reservation with Peninsula Family Service
650-780-7542
Necesita Informacion en Español llame al 650-780-7500
Services For Our Neighbors Experiencing Homelessness
In Partnership with WeHOPE
Mobile Shower and Laundry Service
DIGNITY ON WHEELS
(650)780-7500
2600 Middlefield Rd., Redwood City
Free Mobile Shower and Laundry Service for the homeless. Mondays and Wednesdays, 2-6pm
In Partnership with St. Vincent De Paul: HOMELESS HELPDESK provides food and toiletries to single homeless adults. Monday-Friday 1:15-2:15pm
SANDWICHES ON SUNDAYS
Sundays 12-1pm
Provides a to-go bag lunch for homeless individuals and/or families.
Blood Pressure Screenings
• 1st Tuesday of the Month, 10:30am-12pm, Veterans Memorial Senior Center, 1455 Madison Ave. 94061 • 1st Thursday of the Month, 10am-12pm, Sandpiper Community Center, 797 Redwood Shores Parkway, 94065
SERVICES FOR OLDER ADULTS FROM OUR PARTNERS AT PENINSULA FAMILY SERVICE:
Blood Pressure Screenings
4th Tuesday of the Month; for more information call 650-780-7542
Exercise Classes
Sit and Be Fit // Strong for Life // Soul Line Dancing (Virtual) For information, call Ines Bonilla 650-780-7542
Exercise Classes at the Fair Oaks Community Center
Yoga- Mondays and Tuesdays at 9 am Tai chi – Mondays and Wednesdays at 10 am
Strong for Life- Thursdays at 9:15pm For information, call 650-780-7542
Support Groups
La Platica - Spanish // Let’s Talk - English
To register please call 650-780-7542
Senior Peer Counseling Program
The Senior Peer Counseling program works to ensure no one faces the challenges of aging alone. Specially-trained volunteer counselors provide weekly visits to adults age 55+ to help manage transitions and life changes such as health concerns, mobility issues, caregiver needs, and grief. Special care is taken to connect participants with someone who shares similar life-experiences and perspectives, with programs offered in languages such as English, Mandarin, Spanish, and Tagalog, and to participants who identify as LGBTQ. Peer counselors meet with participants via telephone, zoom or when possible in person. For more information contact Ann Blick-Hamer at 650-403-4300, x 4322 or email ablickhamer@peninsulafamilyservice.org
Get App-y!
If you are 55 or older and enjoy using apps, we have a great opportunity for you! In 2021 Peninsula Family Service recruited a group of participants to try the Wysa app and provide feedback. It is natural to feel anxious during these difficult times and Wysa is an App that can support emotional health, relieve stress and anxiety through a variety of calming activities. Wysa has helped over two and a half million people and we want to know if you think older adults in San Mateo County will find it helpful too. Participants will receive gift cards. Tell a friend and sign-up together! For more information or to sign-up to test Wysa, email Arlene Aquino aaquino@peninsulafamilyservice.org or call 650-403-4300 ext. 4327.
