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Walk/Run celebrates Mark Anderson and supports & the Röntgen Cherryland breast cancer Piano Trio Art Gallery survivors now abloom Page 40 Page 4 Page 14 Scan for our FREE App or Search App Store for TCVnews 510-494-1999 [email protected] www.tricityvoice.com September 19, 2017 Vol. 15 No. 38 SUBMITTED BY INDUZ PHOTOS BY AMETHYST FOTOGRAFIX Every child deserves a comprehensive education that includes global learning and the arts. Induz – Where Art Meets Heart™, a Bay Area non-profit has been working over the last decade to address the gap that exists in our education system, providing holistic education for children. The mission of Induz is to empower children to be creative and innovative through the arts. Research has shown that three out of four children in low-income households have no access to art education. Low-income students engaged in the arts are twice as likely to graduate college as their peers with no arts education. Students continued on page 6 ARTICLE AND PHOTOS COURTESY OF ADOBE ART GALLERY Adobe Art Gallery presents the 40th Area Artists’ Annual Juried Exhibit: “Meaning Through Making.” This exhibit explores the relationship between process, materials, and expression. Emphasis is placed on the essential connection between what the artists use to express themselves and how meaning is discovered through their hand. continued on page 32 SUBMITTED BY Administration Region (SAR) dancing, martial arts, and TIFFANY WOOLF with cultural programs throughout Taiko drumming, with leading the weekend and a Hong Kong food vendors, merchandise booths, The 22nd annual “Hong Kong dragon boat team participating in and family-friendly activities. – Northern California the races for the first time. Dragon Land – a “kids zone” International Dragon Boat At the heart of the Hong Kong pavilion dedicated to a myriad Festival” returns this fall on – Northern California Interna- of programming for families, will Saturday and Sunday, September tional Dragon Boat Festival is the return this year with activities 23 and 24 at Oakland’s beautiful thrill and excitement of the races. including arts and crafts, games Lake Merritt, the second year at Hundreds of dragon boat teams and prizes, obstacle courses, its new location. Presented by comprised of thousands of science experiments and more. the California Dragon Boat paddlers, ranging from novice “The City of Oakland is Association (CDBA), audiences teams to competitive caliber thrilled to host the Hong Kong – will once again be treated to the racers throughout the U.S. and Northern California International spectacular fleet of colorful visiting teams from across the Dragon Boat Festival for its 40-foot dragon boats as they race globe, come together for two second year at Lake Merritt,” said to the beat of Chinese drums. days of world-class racing. Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf. This year, the festival will also The two-day fest also features a “Last year was truly inspiring to honor the 20th anniversary of full-scale family festival with a vast see so many families and audiences array of special cultural arts the Hong Kong Special continued on page 11 performances, such as lion INDEX Classified. 25 It’s a date . 21 Public Notices. 34 Arts & Entertainment . 21 Community Bulletin Board . 36 Kid Scoop . 16 Real Estate. 15 Contact Us . 29 Mind Twisters . 10 Sports . 26 Bookmobile Schedule . 23 Editorial/Opinion . 29 Obituary . 30 Subscribe . 31 Business . 8 Home & Garden . 13 Protective Services . 33 Page 2 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE September 19, 2017 your eligibility for Medicare rooms A and B of the Conrad E. benefits. Anderson, MD, Auditorium in As a service to the community, the Washington West building HIIS will hold a free seminar, next to Washington Hospital. “Medicare Open Enrollment: Caracappa will also lead What You Need to Know,” where upcoming seminars on “New to Free seminar helps you find the best coverage for your needs you can learn about the different Medicare” and “Medicare Part options for your Medicare plan. D” on Wednesday, Oct. 4, his year, government- Medicare Advantage is a prescription drug coverage for During the seminar, you can get from 6 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday, sponsored health care type of Medicare-approved the following year to better meet answers to your questions. You Oct. 10, from 1 to 3 p.m. coverage has been a plan that combines Part A their needs. The period ends can also find out more about the To register or for more T information, visit major topic of discussion and (hospitalization), Part B December 7. After that, in most various Medicare prescription concern, both in Washington, (medical) and usually Part D. cases, you’ll be unable to change drug plans available to you. www.whhs.com/events or call (800) 963-7070. D.C., and throughout our Part C plans are run by private your Medicare coverage until “We’ll talk about the different country. So far, there have been insurers. The plans can vary, fall 2018. ways to choose your Medicare “With Part D, you should no major changes to the depending on where you live. Washington Hospital’s free, plan based on your personal check every year to see if there is Medicare program. This year, Medicare Open confidential Health Insurance scenario,” added Caracappa. “For a new prescription plan that is Even so, if you are 65 or older Enrollment begins October 15. Information Service (HIIS) can example, what you should do if less expensive or better for your and on Medicare, or if you According to medicare.gov, the help you get all the information you are still working or if you are needs,” advised Caracappa. receive Medicare benefits because government’s official Medicare you need to make informed receiving veterans’ benefits but “Even if you keep the same you have a qualified disability, website, that’s when people decisions about Medicare and want to go to a private physician.” plan, there may be changes to the drugs it covers. So, it’s good now is a good time to review and with Medicare can change their other health insurance. This The forum will be on Tuesday, to read through the information re-educate yourself about your Medicare Advantage plan and includes assistance in verifying Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to noon in benefits and how your plan and ask questions.” works. If you will turn 65 in the HIIS can also answer your next year, it’s a good time to questions about Medicare and introduce yourself to Medicare other health coverage over the and become knowledgeable about phone, or you can arrange for a its workings and how it can help personal consultation. For more you. This will get you ready to information, call (800) 770-9447 choose the best coverage for your on weekdays between 8 a.m. and needs when it’s time to enroll. 5 p.m. Check the whhs.com “It’s important for you to take website for details. a look at your Medicare plan each Learn more. year during Open Enrollment,” said Kristi Caracappa, For more information about Washington Hospital Health Washington Hospital’s Health Insurance Information Service Insurance Information Service, coordinator. “You should check go online to whhs.com/health-in your prescription drug coverage surance. To learn more about (Part D) and, if you have a Medicare, attend the free seminar Medicare Advantage plan and/or visit medicare.gov. (Part C), you should also review that.” Kristi Caracappa simplifies the complicated subject of Medicare enrollment at free seminar. 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 9/19/17 9/20/17 9/21/17 9/22/17 9/23/17 9/24/17 9/25/17 Voices InHealth: The 12:00 PM 11th Annual Women's Legacy Strength Health Conference: Strengthen Your Back 12:00 AM Learn If You Are Kidney Transplants Training System Good Fats vs. Bad Fats Heart Health Nutrition Symptoms of Thyroid 12:30 PM at Risk for Liver Problems Disease 12:30 AM The Patient's Playbook Mindful Healing Community Forum: 1:00 PM Getting to the Inside Washington Family Caregiver Series: Diabetes Matters: Basics Understanding 1:00 AM Hospital: Advanced No-Mistake Zone Mental Health Legal & Financial Affairs of Insulin Pump Therapy (Late Start) Treatment of Aneurysms Disorders Knee Pain & Arthritis 1:30 PM Voices InHealth: New Diabetes Matters: Lunch and Learn: Voices InHealth: 1:30 AM Surgical Options for Mindless vs Yard to Table Radiation Safety Mindful Eating Breast Cancer Treatment 2:00 PM Raising Awareness 2:00 AM About Stroke Sports Medicine Pain When You Walk? It Deep Venous 2:30 PM Program: Nutrition & Could Be PVD Thrombosis Athletic Performance Washington Washington 2:30 AM Township Health Township Health Washington Care District Board Care District Board Township Health Care District Board 3:00 PM Meeting Meeting Family Caregiver 3:00 AM August 9, 2017 August 9, 2017 Meeting Family Caregiver Series: How Do You September 13, 2017 Respiratory Health Series: Panel Talk to Your Doctor? 3:30 PM Community Based 3:30 AM Discussion Voices InHealth: Senior Supportive Medicine Safety for Services Children 4:00 PM 4:00 AM Diabetes Matters: Type Get Your Child's Cough and Pneumonia: (Late Start) 1.5 Diabetes Sports Medicine (Late Start) Plate in Shape (Late Start) Dietary When to See a Doctor 4:30 PM Voices InHealth: Treatment to Treat Family Caregiver Series: Program: Why Does Family Caregiver Series: 4:30 AM Healthy Pregnancy Celiac Disease Advance