At the invitation of the City of Fremont, on 4/11/24, fourteen GNV members participated in an Age-Friendly City Focus Group, sharing our unique and valuable insights about ways Fremont can improve as an Age-Friendly City.  Thank you Villagers!

The Age-Friendly Fremont Action Plan is Fremont’s collaboration with the World Health Organization’s Global Network of Age-Friendly Cities. Cities participating in the Age-Friendly Network commit to assessing and improving their age-friendliness in nine domains.

Facilitated by Karen Grimsich of the City of Fremont’s Aging and Family Services, Human Services Department, the focus group discussed two domains:

More information about the Age-Friendly City domains and the flip chart notes from the Focus Group can be found here: Age-Friendly Fremont Focus Group

 

Shape your community to be responsive and supportive toward older adults. Go to Survey to complete the Fremont Age-Well Survey.

Every Villager is essential to making our Village a powerful and purposeful space for learning and laughter as we navigate the challenges of aging. Your skills are needed now in support of GNV’s administrative framework.

Call 510-458-7357 or email info@greaternilesvillage.org

Join us at a Members’ Social for light refreshments and for discussion on a topic of mutual interest. Member-invited guests are welcome and encouraged.

GNV Special Interest Groups are created by Villagers to explore their favorite activity with others. What’s your passion? We’ll help you find others who share your enthusiasm. Activities are open to all but require registration.

May 8, 15, 22, 29 and June 5, 2024
8:30 - 9:30 am
Join Villager Pat Finch, and friends, for a weekly walk, keeping Niles beautiful, while meeting neighbors and making friends. Rain cancels.

May 17, 2024
1:00 - 2:30 pm
The Book Club has selected Ottessa Moshfegh's novel My Year of Rest and Relaxation with Villager Patrice Varga leading the session.

May 14, 2024
10:00 - 11:30 am
Local Niles resident and member of the Greater Niles Needlework Group will be demonstrating one of her Beading techniques. We hope you can join us.

May 28, 2024
TBD, based on film chosen
Go to the movies with Villager Beth Rasler and friends.

Information and Registration

May 22, 2024
1:00 - 2:00 pm
The SIR (Sons in Retirement) Cyber Geezers discuss technology and respond to your questions.

June 20, 2024
7:00 - 8:30 pm
If you are interested in the performing and visual arts—theatre, opera, music, dance, art—welcome to The Culture Club.