2026 ACERA Hybrid Retiree Health & Wellness Fair
Live In-Person or Virtual Event
Attend in person—or watch live on Zoom.
Thursday, October 22, 2026
What’s New This Year?
World-Class Tai Chi & Wellness Demonstrations 
We are thrilled to welcome MW Taichi & Wellness to this year’s Health Fair—a major highlight featuring world-class instructor Mengjun (Kate) Wang! A former international champion with a Master’s in Sports Medicine, Kate seamlessly blends ancient Tai Chi and Qigong with modern healthcare science to improve balance, flexibility, and gentle strength.
Stop by the MW Taichi & Wellness table for live, interactive sessions every 30 minutes:
- 8:30 AM: Special Morning Stretch
- 9:00 AM: Spotlighted Tai Chi Experience
- Every 30 Minutes (8:30 AM – 12:30 PM): Interactive Tai Chi demonstrations highlighting essential forms and positions
Huge Exhibitor Expansion: 6 New Community Partners!
We are expanding our network to bring you more local resources, wellness guidance, and community support than ever before! Drop by their tables during the Health Fair to discover how these new partners support you, your family, your neighbors, and our local community through services, advocacy, and volunteer opportunities:
- Legal Assistance for Seniors: Free legal representation, advice, and Medicare advocacy for local older adults.
- Open Heart Kitchen: Hot meal programs, senior nutrition initiatives, and community dining services.
- Alzheimer’s Association – Northern California: Direct support, caregiver resources, and advocacy for families facing memory loss.
- Care Partners: Specialized guidance, respite planning, and support systems for family caregivers.
- Center for Elders’ Independence: All-inclusive healthcare, social services, and independence planning for seniors.
- Alameda Health System Foundation: Local healthcare advocacy, wellness outreach, and medical system programs.
Kaiser Permanente’s Meditation Practice Workshop
Kaiser will guide you through a beginner-friendly meditation practice designed to help you quiet your mind, reduce stress, and feel more present. You’ll leave feeling calmer and more centered, with a simple practice you can return to anytime — one that may support better sleep, ease anxiety, and improve overall well-being.
Presentation Schedule
| 8:30 AM |
In-Person Event Begins at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Pleasanton |
| 8:55 AM – 9:00 AM |
Zoom Virtual Event Begins Live-Streaming Presentations |
| 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM |
Via Benefits New Medical Coverage Choices: Under 65 Individual Plans |
| 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM |
Break Time In-Person: Check out the exhibit hall On Zoom: Wellness Resource Slideshow |
| 10:15 AM – 10:30 AM |
Kaiser Permanente — Featured Benefits |
| 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM |
Kaiser — Meditation Practice Workshop |
| 11:15 AM – 11:30 AM |
Break Time In-Person: Check out the exhibit hall On Zoom: Wellness Resource Slideshow |
| 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
1st United Credit Union — The Moment Before the Scam |
| 12:30 PM |
Health Fair Ends |
Tai Chi Schedule
| 8:30 AM |
Special Morning Stretch |
| 9:00 AM |
Spotlighted Tai Chi Experience |
|
Every 30 Minutes 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
Interactive Tai Chi demonstrations highlighting essential forms and positions |
Exhibitors and Resources
Insurance Carriers and Exchanges
Kasier Permanente
- One Pass Free Gym Memberships for Kaiser Medicare Members
- One Pass Program Flyer
- Gym Memberships and Other Discounts for Kaiser Members
- Physical Activity - Every Move Matters
- Relaxation Techniques
- Personal Action Plan - Mental Wellbeing Focus
- Resources to Build Resilience
Delta Dental
- Dental Health Quiz
- Your One-Stop Wellness Shop
- SmileWay – Support for Chronic Conditions
- DeltaCare USA HMO Plan Summary
- Delta Dental PPO Plan Summary
- Delta Dental Dual Coverage Flyer
Via Benefits
marketplace.viabenefits.com/acera
- Via Benefits Can Help You Find a Healthcare Plan (Non-Medicare)
- Via Benefits Can Help You Find a Medicare Plan
- Via Benefits Reimbursement Tips & Tools
VSP
- WellVision Exams
- Get the Most Out of Your Vision Benefits
- Laser VisionCare Program
- TruHearing – Discounts on Brand-Name Hearing Aids
UnitedHealthcare
- UHC Rewards
- Real Appeal Weight Loss Program
- Live & Work Well Mental Health Support Program
- How to Find an In-Network Physician
Wellness Exhibitors
1st United Credit Union
ACERA Cybersecurity
Alameda County Adult Protective Services
Alameda County Retired Employees (ACRE)
Alameda Health System Foundation
Alameda Health System Foundation advances health equity throughout Alameda County by securing funding and community support for Alameda Health System’s (AHS’s) strategic priorities that reduce health disparities and inequities and improve health outcomes and well-being.
Alice Home Care
Alice Home Care is an in-home care agency that provides compassionate care for seniors who struggle to remain independent in their homes in Alameda and surrounding areas like Oakland, Berkeley and San Leandro. Their home care services provide peace of mind for both clients and their families, which leads to a higher quality of life.
Services Include:
- Companionship: Grocery shopping, meal preparation, doctor appointments, visits to friends and neighbors
- Personal Care: Bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, incontinence care
- Light Housekeeping: Errands, laundry, kitchen maintenance, bathroom maintenance
- Special Health Needs: Medication reminders, transfer assist, dementia/Alzheimers care, hospice support
Alzheimer’s Association – Northern California
Serving communities from San Jose to San Francisco, Sacramento, and everywhere in between, the local Northern California chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association® is here to support the more than 719,000 Californians living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers—offering direct help, advocating for dementia needs, and advancing research toward treatment, prevention, and a cure.
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Groups
- Education, Webinars, Helpline, and Resources
Care Partners
acphd.org/programs-and-services/carepartners/
Care Partners is a care coordination program that provides engagement, information, education, resources and advocacy to older adults and people with disabilities in Alameda County so that they can stay safely at home with an improved quality of life.
Center for Elder’s Independence
Deferred Compensation and Empower
treasurer.acgov.org/deferred-compensation/
- Empower Online Retirement Center
- Deferred Compensation Plan Highlights Brochure
- My Penny Earned Financial Education Program
East Bay Regional Park District
- List of Programs
- Activities List
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Current Issue of Activity Guide
- Healthy Parks Healthy People Fact Sheet
Legal Assistance for Seniors
MW Tai Chi and Wellness 
Founded by world-class champion Mengjun (Kate) Wang—a former international martial arts champion with a Master’s in Sports Medicine—MW Taichi & Wellness bridges ancient Eastern practices with modern healthcare science. Kate brings a science-informed, joyful approach to help seniors improve balance, flexibility, and gentle strength through Tai Chi and Qigong.
Join MW Taichi & Wellness at the Health Fair for live, interactive sessions throughout the morning:
- 8:30 AM: Special Morning Stretch
- 9:00 AM: Spotlighted Tai Chi Experience
- Every 30 Minutes (8:30 AM – 12:30 PM): Interactive Tai Chi demonstrations highlighting essential forms and positions
Open Heart Kitchen
Founded in 1995, Open Heart Kitchen is the largest prepared meal provider in the Tri-Valley with a mission to provide nutritious food today while building a food secure tomorrow. Over the past 30+ years Open Heart Kitchen has grown from a grassroots initiative into an essential community lifeline, providing more than 9 million meals.
Retired Employees of Alameda County (REAC)
Other Resources (Will Not Be Vendors at the In-Person Health Fair)
AC Transit
actransit.org (510) 891-4777
CASA Court Appointed Special Advocacy for Children
- Be an Advocate for a Child
- A Week in the Life of a CASA Volunteer
- Every Child Needs a Champion
- Counting on a CASA Volunteer
CTAP California Telephone Access Program
HiCAP Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program
- Legal Assistance for Seniors Website
- Resources for Medicare Retirees in Alameda County
- Legal Assistance for Seniors Brochure
Mastick Senior Center
PG&E
Medical Baseline Program Website
- Solutions for Seniors
- Getting Discounts on Your PG&E Bill
- Getting a Discount for Health-Related Energy Needs