Mills-Peninsula Senior Focus Volunteer Services FGP & SCP of San Mateo County RSVP of San Mateo & Northern Santa Clara Counties Foster Grandparent Program (FGP): Volunteer Stipend Program for low income adults, age 55 and older, who serve a minimum of 15 hours per week with children. RSVP: Volunteer Recruitment & Referral Program for adults age 55 or older. Senior Companion Program (SCP): Volunteer Stipend Program for low income adults, age 55 and older, who serve a minimum of 15 hours per week with older adults. FGP, RSVP & SCP are authorized by the US Congress and are Programs of The Corporation for National & Community Service, locally sponsored by Mills-Peninsula Health Services. Program Regulations, Policies and Procedures are available for review. VOLUME 21 ISSUE 2 APRIL/MAY/JUNE 2015 Mills-Peninsula Senior Focus Volunteer Services Save The Date … Thursday, May 14, 2015 41st Annual RSVP Volunteer Recognition Lunch At the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Foster City Invitations will be sent in April. Mark your calendars and plan to attend and help us recognize members of RSVP for their volunteer contribution to non‐profit and public agencies throughout San Mateo and Northern Santa Clara Counties. RSVP is a program of The Corporation for National & Community Service (www.cns.gov), locally sponsored by Mills‐Peninsula Health Services. 1720 El Camino Real, Suite 10 Burlingame, CA 94010 FAX # (650) 696-3633 RSVP (650) 696-7660 Deborah Owdom, Program Coordinator Email: [email protected] Claire May, Outreach Coordinator Email: [email protected] Barbara Adamson, Program Assistant Email: [email protected] FGP/SCP (650) 696-7662 Donna Campi, Program Coordinator Email: [email protected] Jeannine Ryan, FGP/SCP Volunteer Staff Advisory Council Carolyn Mosby Jon Mosby Mary Pappas Betty Savin Dorothy Sorensen John Sorensen RSVP Volunteer Staff Karen Caracciolo Marge Levy Katheryn Louie Myrle Sonobe Myrna Sonobe Shu Ying Zhang VOLUME 21 ISSUE 2 FGP/RSVP/SCP NEWSLETTER New & Returning RSVP Members Chizuko Akutagawa Ying Chang Jon Cobb Douglas Heath Marie E. Henderson Tammy Herrera Gloria Mueller Christine Nelson Barbara Nocon Trina Pierce Hope Raymond Coletta Reid David Roessner Sheila Sandow Ginger Smith Maria Sorenson Rose Tan Bryan Welsh Kathleen Whelan Robin Yee RSVP Information & Orientation Information & Orientation provides members and agency representatives with details about RSVP and the opportunity to talk with RSVP staff. The sessions are open to everyone. To register, call Barbara Adamson at (650) 696-7660 or email [email protected]. April 22 11:00 a.m. – Noon Community Services Agency of Mountain View 204 Stierlin Road Mountain View June 24 11:00 a.m. – Noon Community Services Agency of Mountain View 204 Stierlin Road Mountain View May 20 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Senior Focus 1720 El Camino Real, Suite 10 Burlingame July 22 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Senior Focus 1720 El Camino Real, Suite 10 Burlingame Friends of FGP, RSVP & SCP! We wish to thank the following individuals and groups for their generous donations and support of FGP, RSVP & SCP. Clemencia Hurtado – RSVP Carolyn & Jon Mosby – FGP/SCP Peninsula Family Services, San Mateo – FGP PAGE 2 Claire’s Travel Log Over the last three months, I have visited several of RSVP’s partnering agencies to meet with volunteer managers and volunteers to learn more about our partnering agencies and the effects they and their volunteer programs have on the community. Here is an overview of my travels: Self-Help for the Elderly Community Center in downtown San Mateo offers recreational and educational classes as well as providing services such as the Meals-on-Wheels Program and a congregate nutrition program. Michelle Mei, Program Coordinator, noted that they currently looking for new drivers in the San Mateo area to deliver food for the Meals-on-Wheels program. While touring the Peninsula Jewish Community Center (PJCC) with Michelle Solomon, Event and Volunteer Manager, I learned that they have a state of the art gym, garden, art and exercise classes and have cultural enrichment events that cover a wide range of interests. The PJCC is for everyone in the area, and has a program for older adults that enables non-driving older adults to “Get Up & Go” to medical and dental appointments, for errands such as food shopping or coming to the PJCC to socialize and to have lunch. Having heard many positive comments about the support Avenidas provides the older population of Palo Alto, I looked forward to this visit. During the tour, Jyllian Halliburton, Volunteer Program Director, specified that they support the senior community with services that include handyman services, a health & wellness center, information, and counseling with a social worker on staff. Avenidas has recreation and education classes and a congregate nutrition site in partnership with La Comida de California. Avenidas also has Door to Door: a transportation program that takes seniors to appointments and other activities within an eight mile radius of Avenidas. On a Thursday morning at Lytton Gardens in Palo Alto, you can feel the energy at this Second Harvest Food Bank-Brown Bag program site. Promptly at 9 a.m. smiling volunteers quickly and efficiently handed bags of groceries to a long line of people. In the tradition of neighbors helping neighbors, all the volunteers are residents of Lytton Gardens. VOLUME 21 ISSUE 2 FGP/RSVP/SCP NEWSLETTER Donna’s Corner The Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion Programs will be celebrating 16 years of service in San Mateo County this year. Over the years, 100+ volunteers have given 15 – 35 hours of service every week to children or frail adults in our community. Length of service ranges from a few months to almost 16 years with most current volunteers serving 5 years or longer. The desire to volunteer remains strong because of the service provided; but, also because of the physical, mental, emotional, and social benefits received. FGP and SCP has benefitted from volunteer loyalty. In 2015, the Foster Grandparent Program will have two volunteers achieve 10 years of service: Leonita Fernandez and Mater Lozano, 87th St. Child Development Center (CDC) and three volunteers achieve five years: Julieta Carandang and Angelita Gonzales, Mission St. CDC and Elvira Santos, Our Second Home. The Senior Companion Program will have three volunteers achieve five years: Leo Mikkelsen and Estrella Reyes, Edgewater Isle Senior Apartments, and Nelda Paulding, MillsPeninsula Senior Focus ADHP/ADCRC. Congratulations and thank you to those reaching these impressive 5 and 10 year milestones. The Foster Grandparent Program is pleased that three new additions have joined us over the past few months. After completion of federal government grant requirements, Remberta Macaraeg is now serving at Parkview CDC, Theadora Myles-Gill at Midway CDC and Ester dela Cruz at South San Francisco Head Start. They displayed patience and perseverance as we worked through the on-boarding process prior to placement. These attributes, as well as their desire to make a difference in the lives of children, will serve them well as Foster Grandparent volunteers. **************** In Memoriam: May Nichols, a life-long resident of San Mateo and long-time advocate for seniors in our County passed away on January 3, 2015. May volunteered on numerous committees serving seniors, was an RSVP member, and participated on the Senior Focus Volunteer Services Advisory Council. May, after receiving a Masters in Gerontology at age 71, began her second career at HIP Housing where she served as Service Coordinator for 10+ years. In that capacity, May was instrumental in bringing the Senior Companion Program to Edgewater Isle Senior Apartments over five years ago. May touched many lives over the years—thank you May for enriching mine. May’s legacy of service will live on in San Mateo County. Donna Campi PAGE 3 Volunteer Opportunities If any opportunities listed below are of interest to you or your friends, please call the RSVP office at (650) 696-7660 for details. VETERANS—The Veterans Mobility Corps Needs You! The need for veterans’ transportation is growing rapidly due to an alarming injury rate of the men and women returning from recent operations, and aging veterans who no longer drive. SamTrans is developing a pilot program to address the special needs of veterans, many homeless and struggling with complex challenges. A key component of the Veterans Mobility Corps is volunteers must be veterans themselves because they have a better understanding of what it means to be part of the military. The Veteran Volunteers will help veterans to safely use public transportation, organize and lead group trips on public transit to places of interest in the Bay area. Volunteers may also visit veterans’ centers, meetings, VA medical and congregate living facilities to encourage other veterans to take advantage of this free program. The first Veterans Mobility Corps Training Class is scheduled for July 2015. The training and volunteering schedule will be flexible to fit the needs of volunteers. For an application or more information, email Jean Conger at [email protected] or call (650) 508-6362. Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties provides food to an average of 250,000 people every month at Brown Bag sites throughout San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties. Last year Second Harvest distributed over 52 million pounds of food and volunteers helped make that happen. Please share your time to provide nutritious food to low-income seniors. For more information on volunteering in northern Santa Clara County, contact Lori Mathis, Community Programs Manager, at (408) 266-8866 x 236 or email [email protected]. To learn about opportunities in San Mateo County and Palo Alto, call Arlene Aquino, Community Programs Manager at (650) 610-0800 x416 or email [email protected]. VOLUME 21 ISSUE 2 PAGE 4 FGP/RSVP/SCP NEWSLETTER Volunteer Orientations & Trainings RSVP Partner Agencies are encouraged to inform RSVP of upcoming Volunteer Training Programs, Orientations and Informational meetings. RSVP will include this information in upcoming newsletters (if space is available). Send your information to RSVP by June 5 for the July/August/September 2015 issue of the newsletter via email to [email protected] or Fax (650) 696-3633. Jewish Coalition for Literacy Tutor Training Workshops In just one hour a week you can help a student to learn to love reading. Join the Program as a volunteer reading Tutor and make a difference in a child’s life. Volunteer opportunities are available at elementary schools in Millbrae, Foster City, San Mateo, Palo Alto, Redwood City and Mountain View. Thursday, April 23 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. -orTuesday, May 19 from 1:00 p.m to 4:00 p.m. Peninsula Jewish Community Center 800 Foster City Boulevard, Foster City Register for a free tutor training workshop at jclread.org or by calling 1 (415)-369-9978 ext. 105. Rebuilding Together Peninsula National Rebuilding Day Saturday, April 26! Join the repair force for Rebuilding Day on April 26. where volunteers band together to provide FREE home repair service to neighbors in need. Volunteers provide repairs at no cost to homeowners and nonprofits in San Mateo County & Northern Santa Clara County. Repairs may include: debris removal and landscaping, interior & exterior painting, energy efficiency measures, electrical and plumbing work, flooring repair, window repair, railing and ramp installation and roof repair. Please call (650) 366-6597 or visit www.rebuildingtogetherpeninsula.org to learn more about how you can help. Here's to all volunteers, those dedicated people who believe in all work and no pay. ~Robert Orben linkAges TimeBank Mills-Peninsula Health Services Informational Meetings Mills-Peninsula Health Services offers a wide variety of volunteer opportunities. Volunteer Informational Meetings are monthly, on the Second and Fourth Friday 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Palo Alto Medical Foundation Clinic Building 1501 Trousdale Drive, Burlingame If you are interested in learning about volunteering or to register, call (650) 696-2465 or visit http://www.mills-peninsula.org/volunteer/. Remember when Neighbors helped Neighbors? The linkAges TimeBank is a new take on the old idea of neighbors of all ages helping each other. Members can provide services in exchange for hours and in return, use those hours to receive services! Membership is free. Visit timebank.linkages.org or call (650) 934-3556 for more information and to register for an orientation. linkAges connects people of all ages to support the well being and quality of life of older adults and family caregivers. linkAges is a community benefit of the Palo Alto Medical Foundation. VOLUME 21 ISSUE 2 FGP/RSVP/SCP NEWSLETTER California Highway Patrol of San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties Presents: Age Well—Drive Smart Older Driver Traffic Safety Seminars San Mateo County Thursday, April 30, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. San Carlos Adult & Community Center 601 Chestnut Street, San Carlos Call the Office of San Mateo County Supervisor Adrienne Tissier at (650) 363-4572 to register. Space is limited. Santa Clara County Held on Wednesdays April 1, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Almaden Community Center 6445 Camden Ave. San Jose, CA Call to register: (408) 268-1133 April 15, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Seven Trees Community Center 3590 Cas Drive, San Jose, CA Call to register: (408) 794-1690 April 29, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Southside Community Center 5585 Cottle Road, San Jose, CA Call to register: (408) 629-3336 May 6, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Avenidas, Senior Center 450 Bryant Street, Palo Alto, CA Call to register: (650) 289-5436 May 20, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Villages 5000 Cribari Lane, San Jose, CA Call to register: (408) 239-5247 Seminar topics include: myths about older drivers; compensating for age related changes; “Tune Up” your driving skills; rules of the road; confidential self evaluation; nutrition and strength; safe driving tips and transportation alternatives. PAGE 5 Bay Area Older Adults Bay Area Older AdultsTM promotes an active and healthy lifestyle for adults age 50 and older. www.bayareaolderadults.org Your free website for easy access to arts & culture, nature, fitness and new friends. You may also call (408) 774-0593 for more information. The Potential of Genetic Testing April 23 in San Jose Attend a discussion on the benefits of genetic testing, as well as the challenges such as ethical and privacy issues, companies providing inaccurate information and the future of genetic tests. Lunch will be served. Historic Tour of the Rengstorff House and Picnic May 5 in Mountain View Take a tour of the Rengstorff House circa 1864 Mountain View’s oldest historic house and learn about the history of the area then join the group for an outdoor picnic lunch overlooking Shoreline Lake. Essential Nutrients and Vitamins How to Distinguish the Good from the Bad May 28 in San Jose In the context of the 30 billion dollar dietary supplement industry, this seminar will discuss which nutrients and vitamins the human body needs to function properly and why. We will also discuss how this changes as we age and how to choose the best quality dietary supplements. The Latest In Planetary Research & Exploration June 30 in San Jose Using examples, Dr. Marek Cichanski, Professor of Astronomy at DeAnza College, will describe the benefits to society of planetary research and exploration including what we have learned and what we hope to learn that can be applied to life on earth. Experience the San Jose Mining Era – Walking Tour & Lunch June 16 in San Jose Experience the diverse history of New Almaden, mining technology and the lifestyle of the mining families through a one hour tour of the Mining Museum. Break for a picnic lunch in the garden then continue with a two-mile walking tour of the village. VOLUME 21 ISSUE 2 FGP/RSVP/SCP NEWSLETTER Nova Volunteer Fair Friday, April 24 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sunnyvale Community Center, Ballroom 550 East Remington Drive, Sunnyvale NOVA is a nonprofit, federally-funded employment and training agency that provides customer-focused workforce development services. The Volunteer Fair presents the opportunity to meet with community service providers from all across the Bay Area to learn more about volunteer opportunities they offer. Visit the Website http://link.novaworks.org/vf2015 or call (408) 730-7232 for more information. The City of San Carlos Presents: 2015 Volunteer Expo Saturday, April 25 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. San Carlos Adult Community Center 601 Chestnut Street, San Carlos Free Admission Explore volunteer service opportunities by attending the 2015 Expo where you will learn about exciting local volunteer activities in the community. For more information call (650) 802-4218. San Mateo Daily Journal Senior Showcase Health and Wellness Fair Friday, May 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Twin Pines Senior & Community Center 20 Twin Pines Lane, Belmont Free Admission * Refreshments To learn more call (650) 595-7441. City of Mountain View Presents: The Senior Resource Fair Tuesday, May 12 from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mountain View Senior Center 266 Escuela Avenue, Mountain View Mini-workshops will be given throughout the day and 50 Senior Resource Providers will be present. Call (650) 903-6330 for more information. PAGE 6 San Mateo County 11th Annual Disaster Preparedness Day Saturday, June 6 from 10:00 a.m.to 2:00 p.m. San Mateo County Event Center 1346 Saratoga Avenue, San Mateo Arrive before 11:00 a.m. for FREE Parking & FREE Admission to the County Fair! Come and see First-Aid, Police, Fire, Emergency Medical Services and Equipment Demonstrations Learn how to assemble a Disaster & Emergency Kit! For more information: Office of Emergency Services at (650) 363-4790 Office of Supervisor Adrienne Tissier (650) 363-4572 Sponsored by: County of San Mateo, SMCAlert.info, and the San Mateo County Fair Senior Day at San Mateo County Fair Tuesday, June 9 from 11:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m. The San Mateo County Event Center 1346 Saratoga Avenue, San Mateo On June 9, seniors 62+ years will receive FREE admission to enjoy the Fair upon showing their ID. Exhibitors present for Senior Day only will be located in the North-East side of the Expo Hall. Call (650) 574-3247 for more information. Seniors on the Square: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Friday, June 12 from 10:00 a.m. to Noon The Ombudsman Service of San Mateo County, the Redwood City Veterans Memorial Senior Center and the San Mateo Daily Journal are partnering for a morning of education, activities and networking opportunities to help end elder abuse. Seniors on the Square brings seniors, organizations that serve seniors, community leaders and the general public together to learn about what can be done to help end elder abuse. The Courthouse Square 2200 Broadway Street, Redwood City Music, Prizes, Speakers, Vendors Visit the website www.ossmc.org or call (650) 780-5705 to learn more. VOLUME 21 ISSUE 2 FGP/RSVP/SCP NEWSLETTER PAGE 7 Program Offerings by Mills-Peninsula Health Services - Senior Focus Wise & Well Heart Smart Caring for Elders Education & Support Group This support group is for spouses, family members and friends who are caring for an older adult. The group meetings are on-going, and dropin; no registration is necessary. The group offers information about managing the challenges of caregiving and provides emotional support, resources, and opportunities for sharing. Call (650) 696-3660 for information. Mills Health Center, Palm Room 100 South San Mateo Drive, San Mateo 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. to Noon Frances Huang, MA, Senior Focus Social Worker Mills-Peninsula Senior Focus 1720 El Camino Real, Suite 10, Burlingame 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sherrie Preznant, LCSW, Senior Focus Social Worker Mills-Peninsula Senior Focus Presents “Tools for Effective Caregiving” Saturdays, April 18 & April 25 (Two Parts) from 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Mills-Peninsula Medical Center 1501 Trousdale Drive, Burlingame Conference Room H, 1st Floor Conference Center Free! For family caregivers only! This class is designed for family caregivers who are caregiving for elderly relatives. This class focuses on the needs of caregivers and care receivers. These sessions cover: Home Safety (fall prevention & body mechanics), Managing Caregiver Stress (understanding & working with difficult emotions), Management of Challenging Behavior, and Basic Hands-on Personal Care Skills. Registration is required by April 15. To register, call (650) 696-3660. Space is limited. Partially funded by: San Mateo County, Aging and Adult Services Free Blood Pressure & Fasting Blood Glucose (Sugar) Screenings HEALTH TIP from Janel Jurosky, RN, MSN: Watch out for ‘added sugar’ in the food you buy —it has negative health consequences. This is not referring to naturally occurring sugar in food such as fresh fruit and milk. “Added sugar’ is refined sugar or corn syrups added to foods such as sweetened yogurt, cereal bars, baked items, soda and in products such as ketchup and sauces. The 2015 Dietary Guidelines recommend limiting ‘added sugars’ to no more than 10 % of daily calories—roughly equivalent to one 12 oz soda. This program offers FREE walk-in screenings to people age 60 and older from 9:30 am to 11:00 am. A 30minute class follows on managing risk factors for high blood pressure/diabetes or nutrition from 11:15 am to 11:45 am. An 8-hour fast is required the blood glucose (sugar) screening (water and regularly prescribed medications ONLY; DELAY diabetes medications until after the screening). *June Annual Cholesterol Screening June screenings are comprehensive and require pre-registration. Participants need to fast 12 hours. Signups start in May during the local Wise & Well screenings on a first-come, first-served basis. Dates & Locations: 4/23, 5/28, *6/25..….…..…..East Palo Alto Senior Center 4/2, 5/7, *6/4....Lincoln Park Community Center, Daly City 4/9, 5/14, *6/11.…Martin Luther King Center, San Mateo 4/13, 5/11, *6/8.……...………..Menlo Park Senior Center 4/24, 5/29 *6/26..……….……...San Bruno Senior Center 4/21, 5/19, *6/16..…...Senior Coastsiders, Half Moon Bay Mills-Peninsula Senior Focus Hosts Community Health Screenings 1720 El Camino Real, Suite 10, Burlingame Blood Pressure & Fasting Blood Glucose Wednesdays, April 8 & June 10—9:00 am to 10:30 am Drop-in, 8-hour fast required. Cost: $2.00 for Blood Glucose Screenings. Contact: Janel Jurosky, RN, MSN, at (650) 696-7663. Complete Cholesterol Profile & Fasting Blood Glucose Wednesday, May 13—9:00 am to 11:00 am Cost: $35 for under age 62 / $30 for age 62+ 12-hour fast required. Pre-registration necessary; call (650) 696-3660. VOLUME 21 ISSUE 2 PAGE 8 FGP/RSVP/SCP NEWSLETTER RSVP Members Can Report Volunteer Service Hours Via RSVP Web Page RSVP members with access to the Internet can report monthly volunteer hours electronically. It is simple, easy, and saves time. Senior Focus Volunteer Services In Memory In Honor Other Name of Honoree and Occasion: _____________________________________________ 1. Before entering your volunteer hours for the first time, your current volunteer location and job must be recorded in the RSVP database. Contact RSVP so that your records can be updated. 2. Go to RSVP’s Web Page: http://millspeninsula.org/locations/rsvp.html (skip steps 3, 4, 5, 6 and proceed to step 7) 3. Or go to the Mills-Peninsula Health Services website at www.mills-peninsula.org. 4. Under “Services”, click on the “Senior Services” link, 5. Click on the “Volunteer Opportunities” link on the right hand side 6. At the bottom of the “Volunteer Opportunities for Seniors” page, click on sentence “Click here for more information, to enter hours and apply to become an RSVP member.” 7. Click on “Post Hours” in the middle of this page, on the right hand side Input your User Name and Password*. Your User name is automatically assigned. You may not change your user name at any time. It is your first name, followed by your last name (no space in between). For example, my user name would be: DeborahOwdom *The first time you log in, the password is “volunteer.” Follow the prompt to change the password “volunteer” to your unique password at this time—then log out and log back in using your new password This unique password serves as your signature on a paper timesheet. You now follow the instructions on the “Post Hours” page. If you have any questions, call Barbara Adamson, Program Assistant, at (650) 696-7660. Send letter advising of gift to: Name: _____________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Send Acknowledgement to (donor): Name: _____________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Mail with donation to: Mills-Peninsula Health Services — Senior Focus 1720 El Camino Real, Suite 10 Burlingame, CA 94010 Tax ID # 94-1156265 Please indicate which program you are supporting: _____ Foster Grandparent Program _____ RSVP Program _____ Senior Companion Program Thank you for supporting Senior Focus Volunteer Services
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