| OFFICE
SERVICES (Top) |
The office volunteer
staff is available to assist you with the following:
- Advance Health Care Directive Kit
(fee $2.00)
- Do Not Resuscitate forms (fee $1.00).
- Home Energy Assistance Program applications
- HICAP assistance appointments
- Trip, class, and seasonal program
registration
- DMV Disabled Placard forms
- California Driver Handbook
- Tax Postponement forms
- Homeowner/Renter Assistance applications
- Garbage and Recycle discount forms,
Utility User's Exemption Applications,
School Parcel Tax Exemption forms are available for eligible
Alameda residents
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| AARP
DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM (Top)
|
AARP Driver Safety Program
is the largest classroom driver refresher course specifically
designed for motorists who are 50 and older!
This eight-hour course is taught in two, four-hour sessions
over a two-day period. Preregistration is a must and can be
completed in the Mastick office. There is a $10 per person
fee. Please pay be checks (ONLY) made payable to AARP.
Ask your insurance agent about automobile insurance discounts.
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| TRANSPORTATION
SERVICES (Top)
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| The
Transportation Office is open on Tuesdays & Thursdays from
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and offers the following services.
- AC Transit Senior Monthly Passes
($20.00), 10-Ride Pass ($8.50)
- BART Discount Cards ~ 65 years or
older and disabled ~ ($9.00)
- East Bay Paratransit Ticket Books
~ containing ten $3 tickets ~ ($30)
For more information, please call (510)
747-7512.
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| PARATRANSIT
SERVICES (Top) |
| The East Bay
Paratransit Consortium provides transportation to individuals
who are unable to use fixed-route public transportation, such
as AC Transit buses or BART trains, because of a disability
or disabling health condition. Rides are provided for people
who are certified as eligible for Paratransit under the rules
of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
To access Paratransit Services on the
Internet, go to www.acta2002.com.
For more information or to find out if East Bay Paratransit
is available to you, please contact Mastick Senior Center
at (510) 747-7500 or drop by the office.
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| 511
TRANSPORTATION HOTLINE (Top) |
| 511 is a toll-free phone and Web
service that consolidates Bay Area transportation-related
information into a one-stop resource. This easy three-digit
number provides up-to-the-minute details on public transportation
routes/fares, instant carpool or vanpool referrals, bicycling
information, trip-planning, airport access, City Car Share,
Trans-Link, FasTrak and more.
To access 511 by phone, dial 511. To access 511 on the
Internet, go to www.511.org/fastrak/. Mastick
has computers available from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Sundays
for those wishing to access this resource.
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EMERGENCY
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
during the East Bay Paratransit 21-day eligibility processing (Top) |
Limited funding
through City of Alameda Measure B Funds is available to Alameda
residents needing emergency transportation during the 21-day
eligibility-processing period imposed by East Bay Paratransit.
The East Bay Paratransit Consortium provides transportation
to individuals unable to use fixed-route public transportation,
such as AC Transit buses and BART trains, because of a disability
or disabling health condition. If you feel that you may
be eligible for East Bay Paratransit transportation services
and need emergency transportation services due to a disabling
health condition (e.g., dialysis, chemotherapy, radiation therapy)
prior to completion of the 21-day eligibility
processing period, contact Mastick Senior Center at 747-7500.
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| MEDICAL
RETURN TRIP IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM - MRTIP (Top) |
MRTIP is designed to provide a more
responsive system for getting home
after/from medical appointments. The City of Alameda has
contracted with
Friendly Transportation to provide transportation services after/from
medical
appointments.
Complimentary vouchers are provided to certified Alameda East
Bay Paratransit participants. The program is made available
through City of Alameda Measure B funding. For more information,
contact the Mastick office or call 747-7512.
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| CITY
OF ALAMEDA PARATRANSIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (Top) |
The City of
Alameda Paratransit Scholarship Program (sponsored by City of
Alameda Measure B funding) is available to assist individuals
with transportation
expenses. A limit of $60 in matching funds per family
is available each fiscal year, as funding is available.
Eligible candidates must be Alameda residents, certified Paratransit
riders, and met the very low income requirements. Applications
are available in the Mastick office, or by calling 747-7506.
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| ALAMEDA
COUNTY WHEELCHAIR BREAKDOWN SERVICE (Top) |
|
Alameda
County Wheelchair Breakdown Service, funded through Measure
B, provides transportation countywide to people in wheelchairs
in the event of a mechanical breakdown. The program
will also pick up a stranded wheelchair
if someone is taken to the hospital in an emergency.
For assistance, please call toll-free 1-877-50-WHEEL (1-877-509-4335).
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| AMERICAN
RED CROSS (Top) |
| The Alameda
Service Center serves as an entry point for any Alamedan needing
basic services, eviction prevention, or other emergency assistance.
In addition to providing prompt referral for assistance, the
Red Cross itself provides food, rent assistance, utility bill
assistance, childcare vouchers, and case management services
to those in danger of becoming homeless.
The center is located at 451 Stardust
Place, Bldg. #613, Alameda Point, Alameda or contact by calling
(510) 814-4200.
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| ALAMEDA
COUNTY NETWORK OF CARE (Top) |
The Alameda County
Network of Care can be accessed online at alameda.networkofcare.org
and provides information on resources available for seniors
and individuals with disabilities in Alameda County. Information
and referral information is also available for caregivers and
service providers.
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|
FEDERAL & STATE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOR
OLDER AMERICANS (Top) |
| The National
Council on the Aging has created BenefitsCheckUp to assist
those who wish to have information regarding benefits they
or their family members may be eligible for. Programs that
assist with housing, employment, prescription drug costs,
and utility bills are included.
www.benefitscheckup.org
has more that 1,000 benefit programs in their database. Their
web site will walk you through the process.
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| MEAL
SERVICE (Top)
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|
Bay Area Community Services (BACS) prepares the noon meal
served Monday - Friday at Mastick Senior Center. Individuals
60 plus are encouraged to donate $2.25
per meal. Members, guests or companions under age 60 who wish
to participate
are requested to donate $4.25 per meal.
Lunch Reservation per BACS are requested weekly and no longer
accepted daily.
To reserve lunch for the following week please call 747-7500
by Friday before 11:30 a.m. For additional information about
this program, please see Minnie Scruggs, Kitchen Coordinator.
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| BROWN
BAG PROGRAM (Top)
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| Mercy Care
Center's Brown Bag Program collects and distributes donated
food to 1,500 low-income seniors twice a month at 12 sites
in Alameda County. Mastick is the designated site for the
city of Alameda.
Eligible candidates must be 60 or older,
with a gross monthly income of $1,096 for a single person
and $2,192 for families of two or greater. Membership must
be renewed annually. An annual voluntary contribution of $10.00
is appreciated at registration.
Brown Bag distributions are on the 1st
and 3rd Thursday of the month between
9:00 - 10:00 am in Mastick's Dining Room 1. Members must have
transportation and
be present to pick up their bag of groceries.
All applicants must provide identification
and proof of income at the time of registration.
For more information, contact Marge
Santos at (510) 215-9884.
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| ALAMEDA
FOOD BANK (Top)
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| The Alameda
Food Bank is a private nonprofit organization, providing nutritious
food at no cost to low-income residents of the City of Alameda.
The monthly food distribution program includes one bag of
groceries, one bag of produce, item(s) from the freezer list,
peanut butter, powdered milk, and various other items.
For more information about the program
or to donate food, please contact the Alameda Food Bank at
1900 Thau Way, (between Buena Vista & Constitution Way),
or by phone at (510) 523-5850.
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| ALAMEDA
MEALS ON WHEELS (Top)
|
| Meals on Wheels
delivers hot, diet specific meals to homebound seniors seven
days per week. Meals are sold at cost and delivered by volunteers.
Sliding scale fees ensure that services are accessible to
all.
To contact Meals on Wheels, please call
(510) 865-6131.
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| DISASTER
REGISTRY PROGRAM (Top)
|
| The Disaster
Registry Program designed by the City of Alameda Disaster
Preparedness Office is available to Alameda residents with
special needs that wish to be contacted after an earthquake
or other major disaster. The City of Alameda Fire Department
or Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) volunteers will
contact interested residents after a major disaster to determine
whether medical attention or other assistance is required.
Information submitted on the Disaster Registry Program Application,
Consent Form, and Vulnerability Checklist will be shared with
authorized personnel ONLY. For more information regarding
the program, please call 337-2128. For more information about
becoming a CERT volunteer, please call 337-2127.
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| ALAMEDA
FRIENDLY VISITORS - AFV (Top)
|
| AFV, a companion
program to Alameda Meals on Wheels (AMOW), provides
companionship to seniors and homebound Alameda residents.
AFV volunteers are matched with interested homebound neighbors
to provide
friendship, conversation over a cup of coffee or tea, exchange
stories, share
common interests/hobbies, have a few laughs, offer telephone
reassurance,
connect Alamedans with needed community resources, while bringing
joy and
satisfaction to both parties.
To learn more about this program, contact Kathy Miranda at
748-0342, or stop by the Mastick office on Monday or Wednesday.
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| IN
HOME SUPPORT SERVICES - IHSS (Top)
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| IHSS assists
eligible disabled individuals of all ages, including seniors,
to remain safely in their own homes with independence and
dignity. Home care workers assist with cooking, housecleaning
and shopping. They can also help with personal care (bathing
and dressing).
For more information, call (510) 577-1800.
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| HEALTH
INSURANCE ASSISTANCE (Top)
|
| The Health
Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) provides
counselors to assist people who may have questions and/or
problems with: Medicare (Parts A&B), Medicare billing
and claims, Medicare Supplemental Insurance, HMO's and Long
Term Care Insurance.
Counselors are state registered, unbiased
sources of information, trained in problem solving regarding
most areas of Medicare and health insurance for those 65 and
older, or on Medicare through disability. Counselors are available
by appointment. Please call
(510) 747-7506, to schedule an appointment.
For Long Term Care Insurance, please call Deah Schmidt at
(HICAP) (510) 839-0393 to schedule an appointment.
Persons with Medi-Cal problems are not
eligible for this program and are encouraged to call Legal
Assistance for Seniors (LAS) at (510) 832-3040 to receive
help.
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| MEDICAL
SERVICES/BLOOD PRESSURE (Top)
|
| The Fire Department
provides Blood Pressure Screening on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday
of each month between 10:00 am - 12:00 noon in Mastick's Music
Room.
To obtain an accurate reading, refrain
from exercise, caffeine, and nicotine 1½ hours prior
to testing.
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| SOCIAL
SECURITY (Top)
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| For Social
Security questions call 1-800-772-1213 or go to the Oakland
office (1111 Jackson St.) or the San Leandro office (320 Davis
St.).
Forms can be accessed on-line at
www.socialsecurity.gov. Just click the "Forms"
link under "Resources" (on the right hand side of
the web page).
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| MONEY
MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE (Top)
|
| The Money
Management Assistance Program (MMAP) is sponsored by Bay Area
Community Services (BACS), Adult Protective Services (APS),
and AARP.
MMAP assists low income and disabled
seniors with balancing their checkbook and reconciling bank
statements, if needed.
Volunteers are insured by AARP and have
completed the MMAP training program.
For more information, please contact
Donatella Zepplin, Senior Services Specialist,
at (510) 747-7513 or Jackie Krause, Senior Services Manager,
at (510) 747-7510
or stop by the center's office.
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| ALTA
BATES TELE-CARE PROGRAM (Top)
|
| The Alta Bates
Tele-Care Program offers a daily reassurance telephone call
provided by a friendly volunteer to those individuals who
are living alone, homebound, disabled or convalescing from
an illness. This free program is a source of comfort 365 days
per year.
For more information about this program,
please call (510) 204-4487 between 8:30 - 11:00 a.m. or leave
a message.
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| ADULT
PROTECTIVE SERVICES - APS (Top)
|
| Alameda County
Social Services Agency (APS) "investigates and evaluates
complaints of abuse or neglect." They also offer
crisis intervention and case work services.
If you, or someone you know, are experiencing
physical, emotional, or financial abuse, please call Adult
Protective Services (510) 577-1900. Your call will be
received by a confidential voice mail system. Please leave
your name, phone number and the nature of your call.
An intake worker will return your call.
As an alternative, you may also call
Mastick Senior Center at (510) 747-7513.
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| EAST
BAY COMMUNITY MEDIATION - EBCM (Top)
|
|
East Bay Community Mediation (EBCM) has trained volunteers,
from East Bay communities representing a variety of ages,
ethnic groups, religions, sexual orientation, occupations,
life experiences, with the ability to speak several languages,
available to provide mediation services to assist with conflict
resolution. For more information, please contact EBCM at (510)
548-2377.
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| CALIFORNIA
ADVOCATES FOR NURSING HOME REFORM - CANHR (Top)
|
|
CANHR is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving
the quality of care
& life for nursing home as well as residential care residents
in California.
CAHNR's mission is to educate long term care consumers as
to their rights & remedies under the law. Also,
it is to create a united voice for nursing home reform
and humane alternatives to institutionalization.
CANHR is located a 650 Harrison Street., 2nd Floor, San Francisco,
94107 & can be contacted by dialing (415) 974-5171 or
(800) 474-1116.
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| SENIOR
CENTER WITHOUT WALLS (Top)
|
|
Senior Center Without Walls offers group activities, friendly
conversation & an
assortment of classes to homebound elders. Individuals
can participate from the
comfort of their own home through telephone conference calls.
This program is free & available to seniors of Alameda
County!
Senior Center Without Walls is sponsored by Senior Resources
at St. Paul's
Episcopal Church in Oakland & the Episcopal Homes Foundation.
It is funded by grants & private donations.
To sign-up or obtain more information, contact Terry Englehart
at (510) 444-0243.
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| FOUR
BRIDGES (Top)
|
|
Four Bridges is a socialization program for adults with social
and emotional problems. The program is available Monday
and Friday from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm
at First Congregational Church, 1912 Central Avenue.
For more information, please call (925) 461-3639.
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| LEGAL
SERVICES (Top)
|
There are 3 services available:
- The Alameda Main Library, 1550 Oak Street, sponsors "Lawyers
in the Library" on the 1st Wednesday of the month between
7:00 - 9:00 pm. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. For
more information, call (510) 747-7713.
- Legal Assistance for Seniors (LAS) provides legal assistance
to seniors 60 and older. In March, LAS will see clients
from 1:00-3:00 pm on the third Monday of
the month by appointment only. For more information, call
(510) 747-7506.
- Legal Assistance Hotline for seniors 60 and older is 1-800-222-1753.
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| PROPERTY
TAX POSTPONEMENT (Top)
|
|
The State Controller's Office administers the Property Tax
Postponement Program
which enables homeowners to postpone payment of their property
taxes.
To qualify, a homeowner must:
- be at least 62 years of age, blind
or disabled
- possess 20% equity in the property
which they own & occupy as the principal place of residence
- have a total household income of
$ 31,500 (2006)
The postponed property tax must be repaid when the homeowner
moves, the
home is sold, the homeowner dies, title passes to an ineligible
person, or
senior liens become delinquent.
To obtain additional information, please call (800) 952-5661
or (916) 327-5587. Applications are often available in the
Mastick office.
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| NOTARY
SERVICES (Top)
|
|
Warren Brunetti is available on Wednesdays between 1:30 -
3:30 pm by appointment.
To schedule an appointment, please call the office at (510)
747-7506.
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| HOUSING
REHABILITATION PROGRAMS (Top)
|
| The City of
Alameda sponsors several rehabilitation programs providing
loans, grants, and/or technical assistance to homeowners.
Assistance is available to develop or conserve housing stock
for low and moderate income residents, create new affordable
rental units in existing vacant or underutilized structures,
correct code deficiencies, or perform minor emergency home
repairs (i.e., grab bars).
For more information, please call Mariam
Delagrange at (510) 749-5814.
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| ENERGY
BILL ASSISTANCE (Top)
|
| Low-income
Alamedan households can receive assistance with their utility
bills through two different programs administered by the Red
Cross:
- The EASE Program assists low-income Alamedans in paying
current or overdue Alameda Power & Telecom (AP&T)
electricity bills. Maximum assistance is $200, and may be
accessed every three years, though waivers may be available
in the event of illness or other crisis.
Through the Energy Assistance Program, Alameda households
can have an AP&T representative visit their home to
perform an energy audit. Qualifying households may
receive free energy-efficient light bulbs, assistance
purchasing energy efficient appliances including refrigerators
and other energy conservation assistance. Low-income
participants may also receive up to 25% off their energy
bill.
- The REACH program, administered by the Salvation Army
through the Red Cross, helps low income Alameda residents
with PG&E gas bills.
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| RENT
REVIEW ADVISORY COMMITTEE - RRAC (Top)
|
| Alameda renters
who receive notice of a substantial rent increase may request
review and mediation by the RRAC.
Once a complaint is received, staff
may try to resolve the issue through discussion with the tenant
and landlord. If resolution is not possible, the tenant and
landlord are invited to discuss their views in front of the
RRAC, which then makes recommendations to tenants and landlords.
Participation is voluntary and recommendations
are non-binding. The committee has successfully mediated more
than 225 rental increase cases.
For more information, contact the Development
Services Dept at (510) 749-5800.
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| RENTER
AND HOMEOWNER REFUND PROGRAM (Top)
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| California
residents who are U.S. citizens & designated aliens, 62
years of age or
older, blind, or disabled, with a total household income of
$42,770 (2006) or less
are eligible for the State of California's Renter or Homeowner
Assistance Program.
Renters must pay monthly rent of $50 or greater. Persons
residing in tax-exempt properties are not eligible.
The filing period begins July 1. Applications are often
available in the Mastick office. For more information call
(800) 338-0505.
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| MEDI-CAL
ASSISTANCE (Top)
|
The
Medi-Cal Center is located at 8477 Enterprise Way, Oakland,
CA 94612.
Questions pertaining to Medi-Cal eligibility should be directed
to (800) 698-1118.
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| PODIATRY
/ BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING (Top)
|
Dr. Dale Wright,
DPM does Podiatry and Blood Pressure Screening on the 3rd Tuesday
of the month between 1:45 - 3:00 pm in the center's Music Room.
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| HEALTH
CARE SERVICES (Top)
|
AAI Health Services
provides primary health care services on a sliding scale and
also serves Medi-Cal recipients along with the uninsured. They
may be contacted at
1002 Central Avenue in Alameda, CA 94501 or by calling (510)
521-6078.
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| TRAVEL
CORNER (Top)
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| Visit the
Mastick Excursion Information Board located on the wall outside
the office
of the Senior Services Coordinator, Mariel Thomas. There you
will find information about monthly trips including registration
forms, extended trips and travel, upcoming events (e.g., travel
policies and procedures).
The Travel Office is open on Tuesdays & Thursdays between
9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
as well as from 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
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RED CROSS
DISASTER KITS (Top)
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|
Red Cross Disaster Kits can be ordered in the Mastick Office.
Fliers outlining kit options are also available in the office.
Mastick members are eligible for a 20% discount on the variety
of kits available. Checks should be made payable to the Alameda
Red Cross.
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| SENIOR
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES PRPGRAM - ASSETS (Top)
|
| Are you 55
or older, low income and in need of employment? ASSETS
Senior Employment Opportunities Program can assist with your
employment needs..
If you need training, their CAREER
RESOURCE CENTER is available for people 50+. For more
information call (510) 238-3535.
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| HOUSEHOLD
BATTERY DISPOSAL (Top)
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| As you know,
household batteries (i.e., AAA, AA, C, D or 9-volt) can no
longer be
deposited in your gray solid waste cart. Mastick Senior Center
now accepts
household batteries.
Deposit batteries in the Battery Recycling Cart located in
the Mastick Office on
Monday through Friday between 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Alameda County Industries (ACI) gladly accepts household batteries
at their office
on 2307 Blanding Avenue, Suite B, weekdays between 7:00 a.m.
- 6:00 p.m.
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| INCOME
TAX PREPARATION ASSISTANCE (Top)
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|
During February through April 15, AARP Tax Assistance Program
volunteers are
available to provide free tax preparation services to low
and middle income individuals
with special attention to those 60 and older.
Limited appointments are available for low-income non-seniors.
This program is sponsored by AARP, IRS and Mastick Senior
Center.
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| BIRTHDAY
LUNCH CELEBRATION (Top)
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|
Mastick Senior Center members are invited to celbrate their
birthday at the monthly
Birthday Celebration event. The celebration includes a free
lunch, a slice of birthday
cake and a balloon!
Reservations are required. Refer to the monthly newsletter,
The Mastick Bee, for
details. For more information call (510) 747-7500.
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| SENTINEL
FAIR HOUSING (Top)
|
|
Sentinel Fair Housing is a non-profit fair housing agency
that provides unbiased
advice and mediation services to tenants and landlords on
their rights and
responsibilities.
For assistance, please contact (510) 836-2687.
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| BICYCLE
LICENSE SCHEDULE (Top)
|
|
The City of Alameda requires that all bicycles traveling city
streets be licensed. To
obtain a bicycle license, visit your neighborhood fire station,
Monday through Friday,
between 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm or Saturday and Sunday 9:00 am
and 1:00 pm.
The fee is $5 per bicycle.
Note that Mastick Senior Center now has two bicycle racks:
- Courtyard near Lobby
- Rear entrance of Mastick Social
Hall
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| ROAD
TO RECOVERY (Top)
|
|
Road to Recovery is a program offered by the American Cancer
Society to provide
free transportation to individuals with cancer-related medical
appointments. Volunteer
drivers bring individuals with cancer who are unable to drive
themselves, to and from
medical treatment facilities, providing a friendly, supportive,
and reliable presence.
For additional information, contact the American Cancer Society
at (510) 742-8346.
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| CITY
OF ALAMEDA EXPANDED PARATRANSIT PROGRAM (Top)
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|
The City of Alameda Expanded Paratransit Program/Taxi Program
is designed to
supplement and complement the services provided by East Bay
Paratransit (EBP).
The program offers transportation opportunities for seniors,
as well as those with
disabilities.
The City of Alameda has contracted with Friendly Transportation
to provide these
services using both sedans and lift-equipped vans. Friendly
Transportation is
currently licensed to provide trips throughout Alameda County
and many other
Bay Area locations. Services may include the following:
- Supplemental Taxi Service - This service is available
to Alameda residents who
are certified to use EBP service and provides transportation
for Alameda
residents living outside of the EBP service area (i.e.,
areas of Bay Farm Island),
need to return home from a medical appointment (MRTIP),
or need
transportation to or from a critical medical appointment
(i.e., dialysis,
chemotherapy, etc.) during the EBP 21-day application processing
period.
- Premium Taxi Service - This service is open to EBP customers,
as well as
seniors who are 70+, without a CA Driver’s License;
or 75+, whether or not you have a disability.
To receive additional information about these programs, contact
the Mastick Office
at (510)747-7506.
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