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Date: 3/8/2019
Subject: GNV March Newsletter
From: Greater Niles Village - News


Greater Niles Village is a community of neighbors who share their skills and support to navigate the challenges and opportunities of aging.

In this issue:

 

HELPING HANDS TEAM


Monday, March 11, 2019
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Fellowship Hall
Niles Discovery Church
36600 Niles Blvd
 
WOW!!!
 
A million “thank you’s” to the 20 Greater Niles neighbors who attended Greater Niles Village’s first meeting of the Helping Hands Team.  Everyone’s enthusiasm, insight, and creativity are truly inspiring!
 
Helping Hands is the Team that will design how Greater Niles Village (GNV) provides assistance when Villagers need a hand. The Team discussed the types of services Villages typically handle, and what members know about neighbors’ needs in the Greater NIles area.  There’s much to be done.  Where to start?  With great neighbors!
 
Helping Hand’s second organizational meeting will start with how to provide three types of services:
  • Household chores – both indoors and outdoors
  • Providing information about local services and help to access them
  • Friendly visits and phone calls
JOIN US!  If you are interested but can’t make the meeting, or you have any questions, feel free to call me, Kathy Steel-Sabo, Board Chairperson, at 520-790-3135.

GREATER NILES VILLAGE

 
Greater Niles Village, is a vibrant community of neighbors along Mission Boulevard from the Union City border to Morrison Canyon/Walnut Avenue who support each other to navigate the challenges and opportunities of aging. At Greater Niles Village, we believe a better experience of aging is possible when we can grow with and rely on each other.
 
WHAT IS A VILLAGE? Villages are non-profit, member-driven organizations dedicated to positively impacting health and interdependence by assisting members form social networks and secure practical assistance to age safely and successfully in their own communities. Through villages, older adults are empowered and remain in charge of their lives as they age.
 
JOIN US! Greater Niles Village is a new non-profit, member-driven organization led by a Board of Directors. Like the 350 Villages in the U.S. GNV’s members will enjoy stronger community connections, less isolation, increased independence and enhanced purpose of life. We are looking for neighbors who share our excitement about GNV and want to make GNV a reality.
 
Greater Niles Village will start its membership drive next month. Members will determine what we do and design how we do it. Becoming a member in GNV’s inaugural year is a great way to demonstrate your commitment to having a Village in Greater Niles.

INTEREST GROUPS

 
Meet neighbors who share your passions. GNV is convening social networks focused on shared  activities and interests, connections that help us age successfully in our community. At group meetings, learn what a Village is, and discover how it can benefit you.
 
2019 Interest Groups scheduled:

Needlework Group

Monday, March 11, 2019
10:00 - 11:30 am
Barbara King’s Residence
494 School Street, Niles
tel 386-589-4105
 
The Needlework group is meeting on the second and fourth Mondays.  We are looking permanent meeting place: Call Barbara if you have a lead!
 
Members are working on individual projects while sharing our interests, encouragement, knowledge, and friendship.  We are, also, discussing ideas for starting a service project.  One that has received the most interest is making “Twiddlemuffs” for Alzheimer and dementia patients. “TwiddleMuffs” are knitted or sewn hand-warmers that provide sensory stimulation for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. They keep restless hands busy and soothe and comfort those who are anxious or agitated.
 
Bring your needlework project or start something new.  Then  learn about Greater Niles Village, and JOIN US!

Book Discussion

Friday, March 8, 2019
1:00 - 2:00 pm
Niles Library
150 I Street, Fremont
 
Marge Leonard will lead the discussion of To Kill A  Mockingbird by Harper Lee.  Voted “America’s #1 best-loved novel” in the most recent PBS Great American Read, To Kill A Mockingbird has been read for generations.  Read it again for the first time; then join the Greater Niles Village discussion group and select leaders to keep the group going.

Tales of the Town

Old Niles MapMarch 29, 2019
1:00 - 2:30 pm
Niles Library
150 I Street, Fremont
 
Did you know that Earl Warren (future California Governor and Supreme Court Justice)  spoke at the Niles Library dedication ceremony?   Lean more from Kirk Hammond, NIles library staff member, who will talk about the history of the Niles library.  Make new friends as you enjoy tales about Niles with long-time neighbors.  Learn about Greater Niles Village then JOIN US! The group will also discuss the place and/or speakers for the next Tales of the Town.

Other 2019 Interest Groups forming:

GNV ABOUT TOWN

 
Click here to see the City of Fremont’s feature article about Greater Niles Village in Age Friendly Fremont.
Greater Niles Village
PO Box 2021
Fremont CA 94536
510-936-0214
www.GreaterNilesVillage.org
 
info@GreaterNilesVillage.org
501(c)(3)
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