AgeSong at Lakeside Park Community Spotlight

Clifton, Resident

AgeSong Lakeside Park Resident Clif has been a resident of Lakeside Park for 5 years. He worked as a self-taught mechanic for BART. According to his friends and fellow employees, he was a "Jack of all Trades" and loved to be challenged with repairing jobs that others did not have the patience to resolve. Friends would ask him "How did you know how to do that" and Clif would answer "I just figured it out."

Clif has two lovely daughters and has many relatives in Tennessee. His hobbies are golf, billiards, gardening and sports. In his day he was the guy at work that organized all the game night activities and pool tournaments. Clif's gentle smile and love for working with his hands continues to shine today. We are all grateful to have Clif in our lives...

Erna, Care Partner

AgeSong Lakeside Park Care Partner Erna Franklin was born in the town of Manaoag, Province of Pangasinan, in the Phillippines. She came too California in October of 1993, very curious, wanting to see the United States, and marry the young man that had been corresponding with her.

Erna has been a care-partner at Lakeside Park since 2006. When asked what it takes to be a good care-partner, she said, "trying your best to connect to a patient that may be difficult to build a relationship with." She enjoys singing and dancing with the residents. When asked what makes Erna a good care-partner, the reply, was "Being a good team player."

Erna has a beautiful 16 year old daughter, Stephanie, who attends El Cerrito High. She comes from a large family of 4 brothers and 5 sisters, two of her sisters, JC and Jackie, work with her here at Lakeside.

In her free time, Erna enjoys shopping, cooking, sleeping and eating her favorite foods. Erna always brings lumpia to our potlucks and we are Blessed...

Resident Council

AgeSong Lakeside Park Resident Council
On August 23rd Lakeside Park residents held their first council meeting. Cocktails and yummy appetizers were enjoyed by all (nonalcoholic) of course. The meeting started off with a brief description from each member on what they felt a President, Vice-President and Secretary position meant to them and the role each candidate would serve. The voting took place. The council got right down to business and had lots to discuss. Congratulations to the elected officers and thank you for all the great input regarding our community. Meetings are every 3rd Tuesday at 4pm.

Glenda, Care Partner

AgeSong Lakeside Park Care Partner Born in Dallas, Texas Glenda came to Oakland, California in 1976. Glenda decided then that she was interested in caring for others, attending Summit Hospital trainings. Glenda has been at Lakeside Park for 6 1/2 years. "I like the history of our residents." Glenda actually took care of a resident that was in the Cotton Club. "She sat up straight and proper" Glenda remembers. Glenda's motto is never give up. She lovingly cares for all the residents and you will notice that she does those extra special things like, cutting a piece of toast in fours and spreads jam on each little piece for her resident. Glenda is a widower, her husband Brad was a Vietnam Vet. She has two children Iman 21 yrs. old and Roderick 39 yrs. old. Glenda is a loving grandmother of 5 Grandkids. On her time away from Lakeside Park her hobbies are reading and she loves to draw. We are blessed to have Glenda as part of our Lakeside Park family.

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