Partnering to end hunger worldwide by 2030 Pickled Princess Maria Muldaur takes the stage returns with Jazzabelle show Page 16 Page 25 Page 14 Scan for our FREE App or Search App Store for TCVnews 510-494-1999 [email protected] www.tricityvoice.com March 14, 2017 Vol. 15 No. 11 BY ROBBIE FINLEY PHOTOS COURTESY OF TOUCHSTONE CLIMBING With all of the rainfall hitting the Bay Area this winter, many are left searching for fun activities sheltered from the elements. Now is as great a time as any to get vertical and check out indoor climbing at nearby places such as The Peak of Fremont, or Touchstone Climbing’s The Studio in San Jose and Great Western Power Company (GWPC) in Oakland. continued on page 40 Building a tapestry of colorful cultures SUBMITTED BY INDO-AMERICAN Democratic Caucus, and Abode. BART announces COMMUNITY FEDERATION There will be a cultural program of dance and music featuring Chinese dances, belly Indo-American Community Federation dancing by Maria Sokolova, and Indian Warm Springs (IACF) continues their work of promoting dances organized by Vijaya AAsuri. Swagat understanding and unity within diversity with Indian Cuisine will provide sumptuous their 16th annual “Unity Dinner” on Friday, Indian food. After recognition of 2016 and Station/South Fremont March 24. A nonprofit corporation founded in 2017 IACF honorees, musical entertainment 1994, IACF strives to build bridges with main- is scheduled from 9:15 p.m. to midnight opening stream organizations, diverse leadership, think with live DJ by NKD Arts, and Aditi Srini- tanks, and public officials. The Unity Dinner vasan, the Bay Area’s well known began in the wake of 9/11 to encourage Hollywood/ Bollywood singer. SUBMITTED BY BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT harmony and united communities. “Godrej Properties Limited, a very rep- “The theme this year is ‘Renewing Our utable builder from India, will display their BART’s Warm Springs Extension will open for service on Saturday, Commitment to Promoting Unity,’ which services in the lobby of the India Commu- March 25, 2017. The 5.4-mile extension connects the existing Fremont Station resonates so well with the prevailing political nity Center from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. giving to the new Warm Springs/South Fremont Station. climate,” says IACF Founder Jeevan Zutshi. people an opportunity to consider buying The new station includes 2,082 parking spots, including 42 electronic car “There are 45 public officials attending their dream homes in India,” says Zutshi. charging stations as well as intermodal connections to A/C Transit and VTA including California State Controller This year’s event is supported by the buses. “This will be history in the making,” said BART Director Tom Blalock, Betty Yee, California Board of Equalization Association of Indo-Americans (AIA) and who serves Fremont and has been a leader in making the extension a reality. Chair Fiona Ma, California State Senator GOPIO Silicon Valley, Ashok Bhatt. “This will bring BART service to the residents of fast growing south Fremont. Bob Wieckowski, Assembly members and Tickets are $80 per person or $1,000 for a They’ll have a reliable, environmentally-responsible alternative to driving on Consul General of India. The entire VIP table of ten. Part of the proceeds will go the sometime nightmarish Nimitz Freeway.” City Council and the mayor of Fremont to promoting healthy living through the Amit Zutshi Foundation. The Warm Springs Extension also paves the way for BART to Silicon Valley, will be attending.” a Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority project that’s underway and is This year’s Masters of Ceremonies are expected to open for service later this year. Basil R. Besh, M.D. and David Bonaccorsi, Unity Dinner One day before beginning service, BART will host an Opening Celebration. Esq.; the Honorable Venkatesan Ashok, Friday, Mar 24 At 10 until noon on Friday March 24, 2017, BART will welcome neighbors, Consul General of India, will be the keynote 6 p.m. – 12 midnight elected leaders and anyone interested in the new station. On the day of the speaker. Other guest speakers include Board India Community Center celebration, free shuttles will run from Fremont Station to the new station of Equalization Chairwoman Fiona Ma and 525 Los Coches Street, Milpitas every 15-20 minutes from 8:45 am to 1 pm. Sanjit Dang, Investment Director, Intel (510) 589-3702 Capital. 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You could much safer such as installing physical therapy visits and how be experiencing vertigo or other nonskid bath mats in the they can help. First, a physical vestibular (inner ear) issues. shower and keeping cords out therapist will evaluate your Weakness in the legs can also of walkways. symptoms to determine affect your balance. The vestibular system includes the cause. “Vertigo and balance issues the parts of the inner ear and “We need to know which can lead to serious falls,” said brain that process the sensory system is involved, whether it’s a Sharmi Mukherjee, DPT, director information involved with vestibular issue, vision problem and lead physical therapist at controlling balance and eye or muscular weakness,” she the Washington Outpatient movements, Murkerjee explained. explained. “That way we can Rehabilitation Center. “The good “There are three main systems develop an effective treatment news is physical therapy can help in the body that control plan.” alleviate some of these problems.” equilibrium and balance,” she Mukherjee will discuss some Mukherjee will present an added. “They are vision, the of the treatment options that are upcoming “Fall Prevention and inner ear, and the sensory available and how they can help. Balance” seminar that focuses on feedback you receive from your For example, there are maneuvers A fall prevention and balance community seminar will be led by Sharmi Mukherjee, the benefits of physical therapy feet and legs, which also incorpo- DPT, on Thursday, April 13, from 3 to 5 p.m. The seminar is geared for people who that can alleviate vertigo for vestibular and other balance rates muscle strength. If any of experience dizziness or balance issues. To register for the seminar, go to symptoms. She will explain how issues. The free health and these three get affected, it can whhs.com/events or call (800) 963-7070. vision therapy and strengthening wellness seminar is scheduled increase your risk of falling.” is taught to continue at home. “We see a lot of balance exercises can also factor into a for Thursday, April 13, from Serious falls are a major cause Those with weakness and issues with concussion patients,” treatment plan depending on 3 to 5 p.m. It will be held at of injuries, hospitalizations and mobility issues may be provided Mukherjee said. “Vestibular the cause of your dizziness and the Conrad E. Anderson, MD, deaths among older adults over with exercises they can do at rehabilitation is an important balance issues. Auditorium, 2500 Mowry Ave. the age of 65, according to the home to continually improve part of the treatment.” “There are a variety of (Washington West), in Fremont. Centers for Disease Control and their balance, she added. For more information about maneuvers and exercises that You can register online at Prevention. At the end of the seminar, physical therapy services or to can improve balance,” she said. www.whhs.com/events. Injury and illness as well as Mukherjee will explain how make an appointment, call “Some people will only need to Mukherjee will explain some certain medications and age can vestibular rehabilitation is also (510) 794-9672 or visit come for a few visits, while others of the causes of dizziness and affect how the vestibular system being used to treat people who www.whhs.com/oprehab. To may take more time.” imbalance, as well as some of functions. Anybody can get have had a concussion. She is learn about other programs and the treatment options that are vertigo, but it seems to be more Typically three to four visits certified in vestibular rehabilita- services at Washington Hospital available, including vestibular common in older adults, will alleviate vertigo symptoms, tion by the American Institute that can help you stay healthy, rehabilitation. She will also Mukherjee said. and then a maintenance program of Balance. visit www.whhs.com. InHealth broadcasts on Comcast Channel 78 in Fremont, Newark and Union City and online at www.inhealth.tv The full schedule of InHealth programs listed below can also be viewed in real time on the Washington Hospital website, www.whhs.com TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY 3/7/17 3/8/17 3/9/17 3/10/17 3/11/17 3/1217 3/13/17