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Date: 5/31/2019
Subject: GNV June 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.

JUNE 2019 NEWSLETTER

ENGAGE WITH GREATER NILES VILLAGE

Staying socially engaged is fundamental to personal health and fulfillment. Many of the naturally occurring changes that accompany the aging process - declining mobility, loss of loved ones, retirement and so on - increase the risk for isolation. Maintaining strong connections to one's family, friends and community, and a sense of purpose, helps prevent isolation.

MEET BARBARA KING

Barb headshotVillager Barbara King has creatively integrated both her professional skills and personal interests into Greater Niles Village (GNV). Here, she shares her story of “putting my two interests together”.
 
“Through my membership in Greater Niles Village, I have found opportunities for rewarding service and enriching friendships, all right in my own neighborhood!
 
Why GNV?
I recently relocated to Niles from Florida. I spent my life managing the finance departments of several medical facilities in the eastern US. I joined GNV last year and have assumed some leadership roles on the Board using my non-profit/finance skills.  I recognized how important the GNV endeavor was—helping neighbors of all ages stay engaged with their community through social and educational activities as well as providing services that allow them to thrive in their homes. As a caregiver for my parents the last five years of their lives, I know a “Village” could have been a great benefit to them and help to me.
 
Why knitting?
Barb leading Needlework GroupI guess I’m a right brain vs left brain kind of person. Working with numbers, regulations and problems all day left me mentally drained.  While on a summer vacation many, many years ago, a friend taught me to knit. I quickly discovered that creating something out of fibers with my hands was relaxing and filled a creative void.  It brought a new balance to my life. I’ve been hooked ever since (no pun intended). GNV offers members social activities to get to know our neighbors and share our interests. I volunteered to start one of the interest groups for people who like to knit, crochet, sew, quilt, etc. Hence, the Needlework Group. We have varying interests and skills and are working on a variety of projects. We have been knitting, crocheting and sewing twiddlemuffs, 25 of which have been donated to the East Bay Alzheimer’s Society, with more destined for Fremont memory care facilities as well as anyone in the community who needs one.”

GNV MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN

Become a paid member in GNV’s inaugural year. Join us to make GNV a true reflection of its members, a purposeful and powerful space for learning, laughter, and courage as we take on the future.
 

HELPING HANDS TEAM

 
Monday, June 10
1:00 - 2:30 PM
Niles Discovery Church
Fellowship Hall
36600 Niles Boulevard
 
Please join us as we discuss services designed to meet the needs of Greater Niles Villagers.  Soon, Villagers and Community Volunteers will lend their “Helping Hands” to provide practical assistance to members. 

SAVE THE DATE

Cal Nursery Hist ParkSaturday, July 27
1:00 - 3:00 PM
California Nursery Historical Park
 
GNV’s first Members-Only event: "Sundaes in the Park with George". Become an inaugural-year paid member to take part in this truly historic event at the Adobe in California Nursery Historical Park. Enjoy walk-away sundaes and hear George Roeding speak about his fascinating history with the nursery.

INTEREST GROUPS

Meet Villagers who share your passions. GNV is convening social networks around activities and interests, connections that help us age successfully in our community. At group meetings, learn how membership in GNV can benefit you.

Book Club


Friday, June 7

1:00 - 2:30 PM

Niles Library

150 I Street

 

Villager Pat Finch will lead a discussion of  A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry. Set in the 1970's and 1980's, this novel weaves together the lives of four characters in "an unidentified city" in India. All are welcome to be part of this discussion, whether or not you have read the book.

Needlework Group


Monday, June 10

10:00 - 11:30 AM

Niles Discovery Church

36600 Niles Boulevard

 

Beginners to experienced, new project or continuing work, join us for encouragement, knowledge and friendship.

GREATER NILES VILLAGERS AROUND TOWN

Helping Hands Team

Monday, May 13, 2019 
The Helping Hands Team built a graphic display and timeline to plan the steps necessary to begin a pilot study of needed assistance and examined ways to enhance and participate in outreach and member recruitment efforts.
 

Needlework Group Meeting

Monday, May 13, 2019
New faces and old friends shared friendly conversations over easy baby quilts, ”twiddlemuffs” for Alzheimer and dementia patients, or continuing work on their own projects.
 
March 2019 feature article in Greater Niles Village issue Age-Friendly Fremont
 
April 2019 recognition in Community Engagement issue Age-Friendly Fremont 


Greater Niles Village
PO Box 2021
Fremont CA 94536
510-936-0214
 
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