July 2017

NEWSLETTER

Fair Oaks Adult Activity Center

Upcoming EVENTS

Please Join us for our 4th. Of July Independence Day Party ! Thursday, July, 6th. Appetizers and Live Entertainment at 10:30 am.

Happy Birthday! Carmen Sanchez

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Irene Maldonado

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Teri Chin

2

Bryan Long

19

Minerva Torres

11

Penny Hatfield

21

Annetta Franklin

11

James Shelander

25

Stuart Givot

11

Last Friday of each

Surlene Grant

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Month!

A Special

NOTE NUTRITION EDUCATION Don’t miss Karen! Nutritionist from

International Day Party! Thursday, July, 27 Appetizers and Dancing at 10:30 am. Make your reservations with Mel.

Whole Foods scheduled to visit Fair Oaks on Monday, July 10 and Monday, July 24 at 9:30 am.

2600 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA 94063 • 650.780.7525• www.peninsulafamilyservice.org Open Monday through Friday • 9:00am to 5:00pm

FREE BLOOD PRESSURE AND GLUCOSE SCREENING Provided by Sequoia Hospital (Examen Gratis de la Presion Patrocinado por el Hospital Sequoia)

Fair Oaks Adult Activity Center 2600 Middlefield Rd. Redwood City, CA 94063

Centro de Actividades para Adultos Fair Oaks 2600 Middlefield Rd Redwood City, CA 94063

Tuesday, July 25 2017

Martes, July 25, 2017

9:30 a.m.

9:30 a.m.

(First come, first served)

(Seran atendidos en el orden de llegada)

PENINSULA FAMILY SERVICE JOIN 70 STRONG! The Fair Oaks Adult Activity Center is made possible with the help of volunteers that envision an older adult-friendly community. Art and crafts classes, live music, social groups, fun parties, nutrition and wellness programs are led by individuals just like you. Come and help us get off the ground our newest initiative, 70 Strong!

HOW TO VOLUNTEER For assistance in creating a volunteer role suited to your particular gifts, passions, and available time, please contact Laura Swartzel at 650.780.7543 or stop by our center. Enjoy a day full of FREE goodies: enrichment classes, breakfast and lunch!

ABOUT 70 STRONG

70 Strong is the first personal resource guide to activities and services for older adults in our community. Through 70 Strong, older adults can connect with activities and services such as: fitness and social activities, volunteer opportunities, transportation, enrichment and support groups. It is available online, via phone and in face to face meetings with 70 Strong representatives. Learn more at 70Strong.org

La Guía para su bienestar

¡ÚNETE A 70 STRONG! El Centro de Actividades de Fair Oaks es posible gracias a la ayuda de voluntarios que creen en una comunidad amigable con los aultos mayores. Las clases de arte y manualidades, música en vivo, grupos sociales, fiestas, programas de nutrición y bienestar son creadps por personas como tu. Ven y ayúdanos a fortalecer nuestra nueva iniciativa, 70 Strong!

QUIERO SER VOLUNTARIO Para crear un rol de voluntario que se adapte a tus habilidades particulares, pasiones y tiempo disponible, comunícate con Laura Swartzel al 650.780.7543 o visita nuestro centro. ¡Disfruta de un día lleno de actividades GRATIS: clases de enriquecimiento, desayuno y almuerzo!

ABOUT 70 STRONG

70 Strong es la primera guía de actividades y servicios para adultos mayores en nuestra comunidad. A través de 70 Strong, los adultos mayores pueden conectarse con actividades y servicios tales como: fitness y actividades sociales, oportunidades de voluntariado, transporte, enriquecimiento y grupos de apoyo. Está disponible en línea, por teléfono y en reuniones cara a cara con representantes de Strong. Más información en 70Strong.org

Fair Oaks Adult Activity Center Information and Assistance Program Are you or someone you know age 60+ and in need of help finding local resources? Our Information and Assistance Specialist is ready to connect you with free information about accessing resources for: ▪ Transportation

▪ Health and Wellness

▪ Food

▪ Recreation

▪ Emergency Shelter

▪ Housing

▪ Caregiver Support

▪ Health Insurance

▪ Assistive Devices

▪ Utility Assistance

Meet Your Resource Guide! Angelo Pissani Information and Assistance Specialist 650.780.7542 • [email protected] Born and raised in Redwood City, Angelo knows the Bay Area inside and out. Inspired by his close relationship with his grandparents, Angelo joined our team in 2014 and has spent the past two years connecting older adults at Fair Oaks with the best local resources for everything from public transportation to inhome nursing.

2600 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA 94063 • 650.780.7525 • www.peninsulafamilyservice.org Open Monday through Friday • 9:00am to 5:00pm

WHAT’S NEW? 4th. Of July Independence Day Party, Thursday July 6th.–Dancers at 10:00 am

Fiesta! 4 de Julio Dia de la Independencia de USA, Jueves Julio 6. Bailarines a las 10:00 am

International Day Party!, Thursday, July 27-Dance at 10:00 am

Dia Internacional Fiesta! Jueves, Julio 27- Baile y Aperitivos a las 10:00 am

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CENTER CLOSED—Tuesday, July 4th.

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CENTRO CERRADO– Martes, Julio 4.

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NEW Activity! More Rhythm– 2do. Wednesday of each month. Meet Patter and Penny at 12:30 pm in room # 5!

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Nuevo! Mas Ritmo! Actividad de Musica con Patter y Penny. El 2do. Miercoles de cada mes a las 12:30 pm!

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Brown Bags– Delivery Friday, July, 14 &28

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Bolsas de Comida - Distribuciones Viernes julio 14 y 28

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Outdoor Summer Cookout! Monday, July 17 served in the garden at noon. $ 2.50 Per Plate Donation Please

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Fiesta de Parilla! En el Jardin! Lunes, Julio 17 al mediodia. $2.50 por Plato de donacion.

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Pool Club— Come to play Pool with Raul and Angel every day at 1: 30 pm in the Lounge Room.

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Club de Billar— Venga a jugar al billar con Raul y Angel todos los dias a las 1:30 pm.

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Rosa’s Hair Cuts Tuesdays, July 18 at 10:15 am in room #5

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Rosa’s Cortes de Pelo Martes 18 de Julio a las 10:15 am en el cuarto # 5.

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Arts and Crafts and Tea Time! Tuesdays, at 10:00 am See Helen and Arcelia. Conference Room

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Manualidades y Hora de Te!- Martes a las 10:00 am. Vean a Helen y Arcelia por mas informacion. Cuarto de Conferencia.

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Strong for Life Class with Kate Buckley— Thursdays at 12:45

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Clase de ESL- (Ingles) La clase regresara otra vez en Septiembre de 2017.

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Stages– New Class ** Doris O’Neal will be hosting this dialogue in the Lounge. Mondays 11:00– 12:00 pm in the Lounge Room

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Clase Fuerte para la Vida con Kate Buckley— Jueves a las 12:45

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Platica! Lunes, a las 11:00 am en el Cuarto de Conferencias con Maria.

July Fair Oaks Activity Center Monday

Tuesday

8:45 am

Pilates Room 4 & 5 Ruth

9:00 am

Yoga Dining Room Juanita

9:00 am

Chess Club Room 6 9:00– 12:00

Water Color *Fee-Based Class

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday Yoga– Room 4, 5, 6 Ruth

Stress Mangt. Yoga Dining Room Juanita Samba Dance Room 4, 5, 6 Jorge

Brown Bag #’s Distribution 2nd and 4th Friday

Table Tennis Dining Room

9:00 am

HEALTHY BREAKFAST SERVED AT 10:00 AM TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDA Y 10:00 am

Yoga Dining Room Ruth

Soul Line Dancing Garden Club Room 4, 5, 6 Susan Juanita

Arts & Crafts Helen & Arcia

10:15 am

Club del Libro Viviana

Color Me Calm Dining Room

10:30 am

Computer Lab Jeff

Tai Chi Room 4, 5, 6 Debbie

11:00 am

Stages Talk Lounge Chair Volleyball with Doris O’Neal Dinning Room

Bingo Raul Lounge Room

Sit & Be Fit Dining Room Rita

Corn Hole Game Dining Room

Platica 11:00 am Conference Room Maria

Brown Bags Program 2nd and 4th Friday

LUNCH SERVED AT NOON (SUGESTED DONATION FOR OLDER ADULTS $2.50) Tai Chi 12:30 pm Room 4, 5, 6 Debbie Mas Ritmo! Patter & Penny 2do. Wed/Month

12:45 pm

1:00 pm

Singing Club Lounge Room Victoria

Spanish Club Conference Room Alison

1:30 pm

Pool Club Lounge Room

Pool Club Lounge Room

Strong For Life Kate Conversacion de Asuntos Actuales – Conference Room Dan. Starts July

Pool Club Lounge Room

Pool Club Lounge Room

Rosa’s Hair Cut–Tuesday/Martes, and 27 a las 10:15 am. Blood Pressure Check–Tuesday/Martes, 27 at 10:30 am. .

Pool Club Lounge Room

EXERCISE CLASS DESCRIPTIONS Stress Management Yoga - Design for the disabled student to recognize stress symptoms and become aware of signals which cause triggers in stress. Learn stress management skills from passive to active take-charge role. Yoga - A slow-paced, very beginner yoga class for those with more seasoned bodies and those new to yoga. The class will use chairs and other props to ensure that the benefits of yoga are accessible to folks of varying degrees of strength and flexibility. Sit & be Fit -Is an exercise program for older adults and individuals with limited physical motion. This class promotes functional fitness, healing, and independence. Soul Line Dancing – Is a low impact aerobic exercise. The music selection includes the following: R&B, Blues, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Country, and Latin. Tai-Chi – This format is often described as “meditation in motion,” but it might as well be called “medication in motion.” There is growing evidence that this mind-body practice, which originated in China as a martial art, has value in treating or preventing many health problems. And you can get started even if you aren’t in top shape or the best of health. Strong for Life – Exercises to keep you active in your senior years targets specific muscles that are important in every day life as getting out of a chair, reaching for items on a shelf, and walking.

DESCRIPCION DE CLASSES DE EJERCIOS Estrés Yoga Gestión - Diseño para el estudiante con discapacidad a reconocer los síntomas de estrés y tomar conciencia de las señales que causan los factores desencadenantes de estrés. Habilidades de manejo del estrés. Yoga - A, clase de yoga muy principiante de ritmo lento para aquellos con cuerpos más experimentados y los nuevos en el yoga. La clase usará sillas y otros apoyos para garantizar que los beneficios del yoga seran accesibles para personas con diferentes grados de fuerza y flexibilidad. Sientate & Se Fit - Es un programa de ejercicios para los adultos mayores y las personas con el movimiento físico limitado. Esta clase promueve la aptitud funcional, la curación, y la independencia. Soul Line Dancing - Es un ejercicio aeróbico de bajo impacto. La selección musical incluye los siguientes congéneres: R & B, Blues, Jazz, Hip-Hop, el país, y América. Tai-Chi - Es a menudo descrito como "meditación en movimiento", pero bien podría ser llamado “medicamentos en movimiento”. Hay más pruebas de que esta práctica mente-cuerpo, que se originó en China como un arte marcial, tiene valor "medicamentos en movimiento." en el tratamiento o la prevención de muchos problemas de salud. Y usted puede comenzar incluso si no está en plena forma o el mejor de salud. Strong for Life – Ejercicios para mantenerlo activo, enfocado en beneficiar musculos que son importantes en el diario vivir como levantarse de la silla, alcanzar cosas de su alacena y caminar.

PENINSULA FAMILY SERVICE Fair Oaks Adult Activity Center 2600 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA 650.780.7525 [email protected]

HEALTHY MEALS Meet new friends over delicious breakfast or lunch served daily in our bright, welcoming cafeteria. From rosemary lemon chicken to huevos rancheros, each meal is packed with protein, fresh fruits and vegetables, and whole grains. Be sure to stop by on Fridays to pick up a special brown bag full of groceries for the weekend!

FITNESS & WELLNESS CLASSES Whether you like to dance, sit, stand, or stretch, we have the perfect class for you! Our free exercise classes are offered throughout the week and provide the perfect opportunity to stay fit and have fun. To help you along the path to wellness, take advantage of complementary group counseling, blood pressure screenings, and mind and health coaching.

CLUBS & ACTIVITIES Need help learning to use the internet? Want to practice your English, Spanish, or singing? Our long list of clubs has something for everybody! Find friends with the same interests as you by joining our Friday Garden Club or signing up for a game of pool.

PENINSULA FAMILY SERVICE Fair Oaks Adult Activity Center 2600 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA 650.780.7525 [email protected]

COMIDAS SALUDABLES Conoce a nuevos amigos durante el desayuno o el almuerzo delicioso servido diariamente en nuestra luminosa y acogedora cafetería. Desde pollo al limón romero hasta huevos rancheros, cada comida está llena de proteínas, frutas y verduras frescas y granos enteros. Asegúrese también de pasar por los viernes para recoger una bolsa de papel llena de comestibles especiales para el fin de semana!

CLASES DE BIENESTAR Y ESTADO FÍSICO Si te gusta bailar, sentarte, pararte, o estirarte, tenemos la clase perfecta para usted! Nuestras clases de gimnasia gratuitas se ofrecen durante la semana y ofrecen la oportunidad perfecta para mantenerse en forma y divertirse. Para ayudarle en su trayectoria a la salud, tome ventaja de la orientación complementaria, pruebas de presión arterial, y asesoramiento de la salud

CLUBES Y ACTIVIDADES Necesitan ayuda para aprender a usar la Internet? ¿Quieres practicar tu Inglés, español, o el canto? Nuestra larga lista de clubes tiene algo para todo el mundo! Encuentra amigos con los mismos intereses que usted, como al unirse a nuestra club del jardín los viernes o la suscripción a un juego de billar.

Fair Oaks Adult Activity Center 2600 Middlefield Road Redwood City, CA 94063 650.780.7525 [email protected] www.peninsulafamilyservice.org

International Day Party !! Thursday, July, 27

4th of July Party!! Thursday, July,6II

Monthly Events:

Fair Oaks Adult Activity Center

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Tuesday 5

Wednesday

Coffee Healthy Water

30

Karen, Chef from Whole Foods Cooking Demo 9:30 am.

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Coffee and Healthy Water

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Karen, Chef from Whole Foods Cooking Demo 9:30 am

6

Thursday 7

Breakfast Banana Spits w/granola and cinnamon to taste

Friday

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Potatoes Cake topped w/ Esther’s Homemade Pico De Gallo

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Cream of Wheat Cereal topped w/ Healthy Granola, and Almonds

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Potatoes Cakes served with homemade Esther's Pico de Gallo.

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T. Roosevelt

Believe that you can & you’re halfway there.

Whole Wheat bagels w/Cream Cheese and Strwaberries

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Whole Wheat Fluffy Whole Wheat Oatmeal w/Granola Scrambled Primavera Bagels with Cream French Toast and Cinnamon Eggs Topped w/ Cheese Topped w/ Bananas Esther’s Home-made & Strawberries “Pico de Gallo”

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12 13 14 Potatoes Cake Oatmeal drizzle w/ Scrambled Eggs mix Open-Face Cucumber topped w/ Esther’s Healthy Granola and with onions and and Tahini Homemade “Pico Cinnamon to taste served on corn Sandwiches de Gallo” tortilla

Cream of Wheat Coffee & Healthy Cereal served with Fluffy Whole Wheat Water Fruit and granola French Toast Topped w/Bananas and Syrup.

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Monday

July Healthy Breakfast Menu

Fair Oaks Adult Activity Center 2600 Middlefield Road Redwood City, CA 94063 650.780.7525 [email protected] www.peninsulafamilyservice.org

Lunch is served at noon.

The Fair Oaks Nutrition Program Tuesday thru Friday is partially subsidized by Older American Act Funds. The suggested donation for our meals is $2.50 for adults age 60 and older, or a flat fee of $ 6.55 for those under 60. Everyone is welcome regardless of ability to contribute as long as Peninsula Family Services polices and regulations are followed.

Thursday, July 6, Live Entertainment. At 10:30 am.

Monthly Events:

Fair Oaks Adult Activity Center

Chicken & Wild Rice Casserole Spring Salad Baked Goods & Apple Juice

4 CENTER CLOSED !!

Tuesday Chicken pea Salad Turkey Mediterranean Whole Wheat Penne Casserole Peas and Pearl Onions Orange

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Wednesday 6 Independence Day Party!! Cole Slow Chicken Tamale Black Beans Spanish Brown Rice Melon Cup

Thursday 7

$2.50 Donation.

Grilled Summer Fun Sausages on a Bun Spring Salad Baked Potatoes

$2.50 Donation

Grilled Tomato and Pepperoni Whole Wheat Pizzas, Ester’s Pico de Gallo Spring Mix Salad

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Whole Wheat Spaghetti Meatballs Zucchini Carrots Orange Juice

Last Friday of each month! Make your lunch reservations today!

Enjoy a slice of delicious cake too.!

Join us for a fun Birthday Lunch and helps us sing Happy Birthday our friends from Fair Oaks Adult Activity Center who’s B-days are this month.

28 International Day Party! Birthday Lunch! Beet Salad Lemon Carrot Salad Salisbury Chicken Breast w/Herbs Steak w/ Gravy Whole Wheat Couscous Steamed Brown Rice Green Beans w/ Broccoli Banana Almonds

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18 19 20 21 Hulled Barley Salad Turkey Loaf w/Gravy Salmon w/ Lemon & Chicken Chow Mein Roast Pork Loin Mashed Potatoes Parsley Roasted Peas w/gravy Squash Potatoes Green Beans Broccoli, Baby Corn & Carrots Cauliflower & Whole Wheat Bread Whole Wheat Bread Bamboo Shoots Parsley Pineapple Chunks Orange Graham Crackers

24 25 26 Beef Soft Tacos served Chicken Fajitas Pinto Spinach salad w/Ceci w/Homemade Pico Beans Corn w/Red Beans & Vinaigrette de Gallo, Spring Mix pepper Wheat Penne Salad and Corn Tortilla Primavera Brussel Watermelon Cantaloupe Cup Sprouts Garlic Bread

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Friday Beef Stroganoff Egg Noddle's Broccoli Carrots Whole Wheat Bread Banana

10 11 12 13 14 Beef Soft Tacos served Beef Broccoli Stir Fry Potato Salad Stuffed Bell Pepper w/Homemade Steamed Brown Rice BBQ Chicken Ground Turkey & Barley Esther’s Pico de Gallo, Glazed Carrots Brussels Sprouts Corn Spring Mix Salad Red Pepper, Baby Lentils Red Pepper Broccoli Watermelon Corn Whole Wheat Bread Whole Wheat Bread Mandarin

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Monday

July Lunch Menu