| 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) |
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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)
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| 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)
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| 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)
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| 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)
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| 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)
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| 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)
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| 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)
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| 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)
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| 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)
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|
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)
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|
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)
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|
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)
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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)
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|
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)
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|
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)
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| 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)
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| 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)
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| 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)
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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) |
| 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)
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| 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)
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|
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)
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|
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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