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Sponsored by: Person to Person

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Do you have just one hour per week? One hour per week to make a difference in someone’s life? San Antonio Oasis Person to Person is looking for volunteers to spend time with residents at Morningside Manor. We are looking for people who will spend their time with a resident, listening, talking to, and sharing life experiences. San Antonio Oasis Person to Person helps each resident find their voice. It’s important for residents to reflect on their life and share their stories with others, making new friends in the process and not feeling alone. Person to Person volunteers connect with residents and form their own new friendships as well by sharing a piece of themselves. Help them to remember and connect. Help them to feel wanted. Help them by being their friend. Full one-day training provided. For further information, please call Ginny Brown at (210) 236-5954.

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Oasis Everywhere classes bring you the highest caliber of content with presenters such as Peabody-award-winning journalist and NPR radio talk show host, Diane Rehm. And, NASA scientist, Dr. Pablo Sobron, hosts a Q&A about his work with NASA’s Mars 2020/Perseverance Rover.

Oasis Everywhere Virtual Lifelong Learning offers live Visit www.OasisEverywhere.org to view a listing of virtual online courses led by top instructors from Oasis centers classes. If you have an account with Oasis, you can login and across the country, making it possible to participate register using the same account! Classes are conducted live regardless of geographic location, mobility or travel using Zoom video, an easy-to-use online platform that can constraints. Courses are exclusively curated by Oasis be downloaded for free, and simply accessed through a link Centers for Oasis Everywhere. emailed to you before the start of your class.

Registration open! Visit www.oasiseverywhere.org to learn more! Welcome to Oasis Our Mission: To promote healthy aging through lifelong learning, active lifestyles and volunteer engagement. You can join Oasis by registering at the Oasis Center, by phone or online. There is no membership fee. Oasis is open to all people 50 years of age and older regardless of income, gender, race, religion or background. Meet Our Staff Do you have just one hour per week? One hour per week to make a difference in someone’s life? San Antonio Our Main Center: Lisa Buske Greg Perkins Oasis Person to Person is looking for volunteers to spend time with residents at Morningside Manor. We are Oasis at The Meadows looking for people who will spend their time with a resident, listening, talking to, and sharing life experiences. Marketing & Curriculum Administrative Assistant 700 Babcock Rd. Coordinator San Antonio Oasis Person to Person helps each resident find their voice. It’s important for residents to reflect San Antonio, TX 78201 Ginny Brown on their life and share their stories with others, making new friends in the process and not feeling alone. Brenda Associate Director Person to Person volunteers connect with residents and form their own new Schmachtenberger friendships as well by sharing a piece of themselves. Executive Director Craig Stimson Help them to remember and connect. Help them to feel wanted. Outreach Coordinator Help them by being their friend. Full one-day training provided. Megan Merriman For further information, please call Ginny Brown at (210) 236-5954. Wellness Coordinator

Oasis will be closed and classes will not meet on the following dates: April 9 - Volunteer Recognition April 16 - Staff Retreat Hours: April 23 - Fiesta Mon. Wed. and Thurs. 9:00 - 4:00 May 5 - Volunteer Training Tuesday 9:00 - 8:00 May 31 - Memorial Day Friday 9:00 - 1:00 July 5 - Independence Day September 6 - Labor Day Contact Us: San Antonio Oasis On the Cover: 700 Babcock Rd., San Antonio, TX 78201 Oasis members learned how to www.Oasisnet.org/San-Antonio-TX create beautiful flower arrangments (210) 236-5954 with flowers from The Rose Boutique.

SUMMER 2021 www.oasisnet.org/San-Antonio-TX 3 Table of Contents Sponsors Oasis is a non-profit organization. Local Wellness...... 5 sponsors are the City of San Antonio, WellMed and Morningside Ministries. Arts and Humanities...... 18 San Antonio Oasis is affiliated with The Oasis Institute. Registration Procedures...... 23 Registration Registration Form...... 24-26 Please note registration procedures on page 23. Registration is required for all classes. Consumer Interest...... 33 Fees 1 Technology...... 39 There is no charge to join Oasis. There is a 2 fee for some classes. Fees are due at the time Outreach Sites...... 42 of registration. Scholarships for class fees are 3 available for participants who have financial Walking Tours...... 44 difficulties. 4 Day Trips...... 45 Refund Policy All program fees listed are non-refundable 5 Travel...... 47 unless Oasis cancels the class or you have a medical reason or jury duty (documentation 6 must accompany request). Oasis must be notified before the first class begins. If a refund is due, you may receive a letter of credit 7 NOTE: that can be used for a future program. If the fee is more than $10 you may request a 8 Not all classes are held refund instead of a credit. If class supplies at the Oasis Center. are included in the fee, cost of supplies will be 9 Please check locations. deducted from letter of credit or refund, unless the class is cancelled by Oasis. (Refunds can take up to one month and a W-9 is required.) Transferring of classes is not permitted. Class fees are not prorated. This policy does not CHECK include day trips or travel. YOUR Disclaimer Notice CALENDAR The opinions expressed by the class Please check your calendar before speakers are their own and do not signing up for classes. Credit will not be necessarily reflect the views of Oasis or given for signing up for two classes at the same time! any of its sponsoring organizations.

4 www.oasisnet.org/San-Antonio-TX SUMMER 2021 Texercise Texercise on Zoom This fun and innovative class was created by the Join this class from home via Zoom! This fun Texas Health and Human Services Commission and innovative class, created by Texas Health (HHSC) and is offered to older adults all across and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Texas. Learn and practice strength, flexibility and and is offered to older adults all across Texas. endurance-building exercises designed to keep Learn and practice strength, flexibility and you fit and independent. Exercises are done seated endurance-building exercises designed to keep WELLNESS and/or standing and can be modified to meet you fit and independent. Exercises are done participant needs. You must attend the first and seated and/or standing and can be modified to second session to attend the rest. Sponsored by meet participant needs. Sponsored by Bexar Bexar Area Agency on Aging. Area Agency on Aging. Location: Oasis at The Meadows Location: On Zoom 1 Mondays & Fridays May 10-Jun 11 10 Tuesdays & Thursdays May 11-Jun 10 Free 9:00-9:45 Free 9:00-9:45 2 Mondays & Fridays Jun 14-Jul 16 11 Tuesdays & Thursdays Jun 15-Jul 15 Free 9:00-9:45 Free 9:00-9:45 3 Mondays & Fridays Jul 19-Aug 20 12 Tuesdays & Thursdays Jul 20-Aug 19 Free 9:00-9:45 Free 9:00-9:45

4 Mondays & Wednesdays May 10-Jun 9 Tai Chi Free 12:00-12:45 Chiquita Picardo 5 Mondays & Wednesdays Jun 14-Jul 14 Tai Chi is known for its Free 12:00-12:45 deep breathing and Mondays & Wednesdays Jul 19-Aug 18 smooth flowing body 6 Free 12:00-12:45 movements that give your mind, body, and spirit a workout. Tuesdays & Thursdays May 11-Jun 10 7 Included is Chinese Free 9:00-9:45 self-massage, called 8 Tuesdays & Thursdays Jun 15-Jul 15 Dao Yin (DOW-in). Dao Yin self-massage Free 9:00-9:45 can help release tension, reduce anxiety, make 9 Tuesdays & Thursdays Jul 20-Aug 19 you feel more relaxed, and increase circulation Free 9:00-9:45 of blood, qi (energy flow) and fluids. Research has shown that massage can cause your body to release natural painkillers and may also boost your immune system. No prior knowledge of Tai Chi is necessary. Location: Oasis at The Meadows 13 Mondays May 10-Jun 7 Fee: $28 10:15-11:45 14 Mondays Jun 14-Jul 12 Fee: $28 10:15-11:45 15 Mondays Jul 19-Aug 16 Fee: $35 10:15-11:45

SUMMER 2021 www.oasisnet.org/San-Antonio-TX 5 Beginner Ballet NEW Cardio Dance NEW Cory Fritz Carol Lester In this beginner level class, you will learn If you love to dance and want to get a cardio simple ballet steps and basic positions of workout too, then you won’t want to miss the arms and feet. Barre and center work will Cardio Dance! In this mid-impact class, you will be incorporated to improve balance, posture learn a series of routines including a warm-up, and flexibility. Modifications can be made for several aerobic dances to increasingly boost your any ability. No previous dance experience is cardio, and a cool-down. It is all about having fun needed. No ballet shoes needed. while you are getting fit! Location: Oasis at The Meadows Location: Oasis at The Meadows WELLNESS 16 Mondays May 10-Jun 7 24 Tuesdays & Thursdays May 18-Jun 10 Fee: $20 1:00-2:00 Fee: $40 12:30-1:30 17 Mondays Jun 14-Jul 12 25 Tuesdays & Thursdays Jun 15-Jul 15 Fee: $20 1:00-2:00 Fee: $50 12:30-1:30 26 Tuesdays & Thursdays Jul 20-Aug 19 Balance for Daily Life Fee: $50 12:30-1:30 LeAnn Lupton Would you like to improve your balance while also increasing strength and flexibility? Join us to work through a variety of activities to improve balance while also increasing strength and flexibility. Location: Oasis at The Meadows 18 Fridays May 14-Jun 11 Fee: $25 10:00-11:00 19 Fridays Jun 18-Jul 16 Movin' and Groovin' Fee: $25 10:00-11:00 NEW Carol Lester 20 Fridays Jul 23-Aug 20 Fee: $25 10:00-11:00 Get ready to gently move your body and work your major muscle groups as you groove to tunes from the 50s and 60s. This low-impact class will Deep Water Aquacise provide a fun way to stretch muscles, improve This is a low-impact strength, flexibility and muscle tone and boost cardio as well. cardiovascular workout. It starts in shallow Location: Oasis at The Meadows water and moves into deep water. Buoyancy belts are provided - swimming ability not 27 Tuesdays & Thursdays May 18-Jun 10 required. Classes are held in a heated indoor Fee: $40 1:45-2:45 pool. Fee includes parking pass. 28 Tuesdays & Thursdays Jun 15-Jul 15 Location: St. Mary’s University Pool Fee: $50 1:45-2:45 One Camino Santa Maria 29 Tuesdays & Thursdays Jul 20-Aug 19 21 Mondays & Wednesdays May 10-Jun 9 Fee: $50 1:45-2:45 Fee: $54 9:00-9:45 22 Mondays & Wednesdays Jun 14-Jul 14 Fee: $54 9:00-9:45 23 Mondays & Wednesdays Jul 19-Aug 18 Fee: $60 9:00-9:45 6 www.oasisnet.org/San-Antonio-TX SUMMER 2021 Qigong Wednesday Yoga Fred Chavez Carmen Castillo Qigong is an ancient Chinese form of exercise Yoga benefits both physical and mental that integrates breath, postural alignment and well-being, using practices like breathing, mindfulness. Through gentle static and moving relaxation and posture exercise to reduce

practices, Qigong relieves stress, and calms the tension, restore flexibility, improve balance WELLNESS mind and emotions, while improving overall and maintain overall health. This class uses health and well-being. floor exercises on mats and is not recommended Location: Oasis at The Meadows for those who have difficulty getting onto and up from the floor, or those who have had joint 30 Wednesdays May 12-Jun 9 surgery. Bring a yoga mat. Fee: $40 9:00-10:15 Location: Oasis at The Meadows 31 Wednesdays Jun 16-Jul 14 Fee: $40 9:00-10:15 33 Wednesdays May 12-Jun 9 Fee: $35 1:15-2:15 34 Wednesdays Jun 16-Jul 14 Fee: $35 1:15-2:15 35 Wednesdays Jul 21-Aug 18 Fee: $35 1:15-2:15

Yoga Stretch Lyn Bangs Yoga Stretch focuses on flexibility and balance 32 Yoga Nidra NEW by combining seated and standing yoga poses. Fred Chavez Each exercise offers light to moderately Yoga Nidra is an age-old meditative practice that challenging range-of-motion, along with effortlessly guides you into a state of complete breathing exercise instruction, meditative non-doing while you rest comfortably on the floor. and relaxation elements. The benefits of Yoga The guided meditation practice results in deep Stretch include improved circulation and relaxation, released chronic stress, a greater sense respiration, increased balance, improved of harmony in our daily life and relationships, endurance and sleep. There is no floor clarity for resolving life’s challenges and more choreography or mat work in Yoga Stretch. restful sleep. Please bring a yoga mat. Work will Location: Oasis at The Meadows be done lying flat on the floor for a 40-50 minute 36 Mondays May 10-Jun 7 duration. Fee: $28 2:30-3:30 Location: Oasis at The Meadows 37 Mondays Jun 14-Jul 12 Wednesdays Jun 16-Jul 14 Fee: $28 2:30-3:30 Fee: $40 10:30-11:30 38 Mondays Jul 19-Aug 16 Fee: $35 2:30-3:30

39 Wednesdays May 12-Jun 9 Fee: $35 2:30-3:30 40 Wednesdays Jun 16-Jul 14 Fee: $35 2:30-3:30 41 Wednesdays Jul 21-Aug 18 Fee: $35 2:30-3:30

SUMMER 2021 www.oasisnet.org/San-Antonio-TX 7 Interval Cardio Workout 50 BrainSavers® LeAnn Lupton Brain + Body Total Fitness- This class incorporates easy to perform Part One intervals of cardio moves and strength This is a first-of-its-kind workout designed by a training exercises, using a variety of neurologist and brain researcher to increase equipment, to promote cardio respiratory congnitive (brain) fitness. This twelve-week course and muscle strength endurance. meets twice per week and focuses on mindfulness, Location: Oasis at The Meadows social engagement, brain nutrition, sleep, stress 42 Fridays May 14-Jun 11 management, cognitive exercise and physical Fee: $25 11:15-12:15 exercise. Be ready to grow new brain cells! This

WELLNESS class is for those who have not previously taken 43 Fridays Jun 18-Jul 16 the BrainSavers series. Sponsored by WellMed Fee: $25 11:15-12:15 Charitable Foundation. 44 Fridays Jul 23-Aug 20 Location: Oasis at The Meadows Fee: $25 11:15-12:15 Tuesdays & Thursdays May 11-Aug 5 Oasis Walking Group Free 10:00-11:00 Megan Merriman Join the Oasis Senior Steppers to get fit 51 BrainSavers® while exploring parks and walking trails in Brain + Body Total Fitness- San Antonio. Each walk is about 2-3 miles and can include steep or uneven terrain. Each walk Part Two is at a different park or trail. You will receive a list This class is for those who have previously taken of locations in your confirmation letter. BrainSavers Part 1. This is a first-of-its-kind 45 Fridays May 14-Jun 11 workout designed by a neurologist and brain Fee: $25 8:45-9:45 researcher to increase congnitive (brain) fitness. This twelve-week course meets twice per week and Fridays Jun 18-Jul 9 focuses on mindfulness, social engagement, brain 46 Fee: $20 8:45-9:45 nutrition, sleep, stress management, cognitive exercise and physical exercise. Be ready to grow new brain Stretching and Meditation cells! Sponsored by WellMed Charitable Foundation. Alesa Arnett Location: Oasis at The Meadows Treat yourself to a weekly recharge! Let's Tuesdays & Thursdays May 11-Aug 5 stretch it out with brief standing and Free 11:15-12:00 prolonged floor stretches to enhance your flexibility. Afterwards, relax, close your eyes and engage your imagination as Alesa guides you on a peaceful visual journey to soft music. Please bring a mat, a cozy pillow and a strap or large towel. DON’T Location: Oasis at The Meadows BE LATE! 47 Tuesdays May 11-Jun 8 Oasis classes Fee: $25 4:15-5:15 start on time! 48 Tuesdays Jun 15-Jul 13 Fee: $25 4:15-5:15 49 Tuesdays Jul 20-Aug 17 Fee: $25 4:15-5:15 8 www.oasisnet.org/San-Antonio-TX SUMMER 2021 ALZHEIMER'S AND DEMENTIA CLASSES

52 Alzheimer's: 54 Become a Dementia Research Updates Friend Today Alzheimer's Association Jennifer Brackett, MS Gerontology WELLNESS Join the Director of Programs at the San Antonio Dementia Friends is a global movement Alzheimer's Association, Ginny Funk, to discuss that is changing the way people think, act, research updates for Alzheimer's and Dementia. and talk about dementia. Developed by the Location: Oasis at The Meadows Alzheimer’s Society in the United Kingdom, the Dementia Friends movement is now Thursday Jun 3 spreading throughout Texas. More than Free 10:00-11:30 400,000 Texans have Alzheimer’s or some form of dementia. By helping everyone in the community understand what dementia is and how it affects people, each of us can make a difference for people touched by dementia. A Dementia Friend learns about dementia and then turns that understanding into action. We all have a part to play in creating dementia friendly communities. Location: Oasis at The Meadows Tuesday Aug 3 53 Healthy Living for Free 10:00-11:30 Your Brain and Body Alzheimer's Association 55 Alzheimer's: For centuries we've known that the health of the Effective Communication brain and the body are connected. Now scientists Strategies are able to provide insights into how to make lifestyle choices that may help keep your brain and Alzheimer's Association body healthy as you age. Learn about research in Communication is more than just talking the areas of diet, nutrition, exercise, cognitive and listening-it's also about sending and activity and social engagement and tools to help receiving messages through attitude, tone of you incorporate these recommendations into voice, facial expressions and body language. a plan for healthy aging. As people with Alzheimer's disease and Location: Oasis at The Meadows other dementias progress in their journey and the ability to use words is lost, families Tuesday Jul 13 need new ways to connect. Join us to Free 6:00-7:30 explore how communication takes place DON’T when someone has Alzheimer's, learn to decode the verbal and behavioral messages BE LATE! delivered by someone with dementia, and Oasis classes identify strategies to help you connect and start on time! communicate at each stage of the disease. Location: Oasis at The Meadows Monday Aug 9 Free 1:00-2:30

SUMMER 2021 www.oasisnet.org/San-Antonio-TX 9 CAREGIVER SERIES COVID AND YOUR HEALTH

56 Learning to 59 COVID-19 Pandemic be a Caregiver and Your Physical Health Sara Masoud Chelsea Carriker, MPH, CHES Whether you have recently taken on the The COVID-19 pandemic has completely role of a family caregiver or have been changed our world in unprecedented ways, established in the role for some time, this but how has the pandemic impacted the

WELLNESS class is a beneficial resource as you aspects of our physical health? How has it navigate the experience of caring for your changed our dietary habits, our physical loved one with dementia. activity, our sleep patterns? In this class we Location: Oasis at The Meadows will dive into what research so far has explored in terms of how the pandemic has Friday Jun 11 affected our physical health. Free 10:00-11:30 Location: Oasis at The Meadows 57 How to Find Resources Thursday May 27 and Support as a Fee: $5 10:00-11:30 Family Caregiver Kylie Meyer, Ph.D. 60 COVID-19 Pandemic When you're helping a family member and Your Mental Health who is living with a chronic or disabling Chelsea Carriker, MPH, CHES condition, such as dementia, you may The COVID-19 pandemic has completely need help too! Help and support can be changed our world in unprecedented ways, hard to find. We will give you the tools but how has the pandemic impacted the to navigate this maze to access caregiver aspects of our mental health? How has it support online and in your community. changed our feelings of anxiety, depression, Location: Oasis at The Meadows worry? We’ll talk about this and more as Monday Jul 12 we explore what research has discovered in Free 1:00-2:30 terms of how the pandemic has affected our mental health. 58 Caregiver Support Group Location: Oasis at The Meadows Alesa Arnett Thursday Jun 10 Fee: $5 1:00-2:30 This support group is for caregivers to anyone with a chronic condition, including Dementia and Alzheimer's. Led by a facilitator, it offers a confidential and safe environment, designed to help you share experiences with others who are facing the same concerns. Location: Oasis at The Meadows Thursdays May 20, Jun 17, Jul 22, Aug 19 Free 2:45-3:45

10 www.oasisnet.org/San-Antonio-TX SUMMER 2021 NUTRITION SERIES

61 Healthy Summer Snacks 64 Hydration and Healthy Beverage Choices San Antonio Food Bank WELLNESS Enjoy a cooking demonstration by the San Antonio Craig Stimson, LVN Food Bank making some healthy snacks for the Learn more about fluid intake, the summertime! importance of staying hydrated and tips Location: Oasis at The Meadows to make healthy beverage choices! Monday Jun 7 Participants will receive a free health guide Free 1:00-2:30 with recipes and tips for healthy living. Location: Oasis at The Meadows Tuesday Jul 6 Fee: $5 1:00-2:00

62 How Sweet It Is: Limiting Sugar in Your Diet 65 Dietary Supplements Gretchen A. Hill and Your Health How do foods high in sugar sneak into our diet? Chelsea Carriker, MPH, CHES Learn effective ways to reduce sugar consumption! Participants will enjoy a healthy snack and Vitamins and minerals are important for receive a free health guide with recipes and tips for our health, and most can be consumed healthy living. through our diet. However, they also can be consumed through dietary supplements. Location: Oasis at The Meadows What are supplements? Are they good Thursday Jun 10 for you? Are they safe? What types of Fee: $5 10:00-11:30 supplements are recommended as we age? Join us as we discuss these topics and more! 63 Healthy Desserts Location: Oasis at The Meadows Wednesday Jul 7 Rebecca Portales, MS, RD, LD Fee: $5 10:00-11:30 Can desserts be healthy and tasty? Learn from a Registered Dietitian how to make healthy treats. You will get recipes and sample goodies. Location: Oasis at The Meadows Tuesday Jun 29 Fee: $6 6:00-7:30

SUMMER 2021 www.oasisnet.org/San-Antonio-TX 11 66 Safe at Home 70 Self Care vs. Self Indulgence Megan Merriman, MPH Russell Gainer, LCSW, GainWel Most falls occur in the home. This two- Ever wonder where the line between taking good session course will help you identify fall care of yourself becomes self-indulgence? Is taking hazards in your home and assist you in care of yourself selfish or just good medicine? How locating resources to make the necessary to meet your needs in healthy ways is the topic for changes in your home to age safely in place. this discussion! Location: Oasis at The Meadows Location: Oasis at The Meadows Tuesdays May 11-18 Tuesday May 25 Fee: $8 1:00-2:00 Fee: $5 1:00-2:30 WELLNESS

67 Medication Management 71 Reliable Sources for CBD Rod Sanchez, Pharm.D, BCGP Jorge Escudero, RPh. A failure to manage medications appropriately Have you been interested in trying CBD, but don't can adversely impact health and lead to know where to find a safe resource to get it? Join significant medical expense. During the us for an educational discussion with a licensed, session, attendees will learn about the registered pharmacist trained on CBD. consequences of medication mismanagement, Location: Oasis at The Meadows factors that put patients at risk for problems with medication management and strategies Monday Jul 12 to overcome these issues. Fee: $6 10:00-11:30 Location: Oasis at The Meadows Wednesday May 12 Fee: $4 10:00-11:30

68 Hearing and Ear Health Tracy Board, Au.D.,CCC-A We will provide you with information, tools, and resources to address any questions or concerns you have on hearing health. 72 Memory Dynamics Location: Oasis at The Meadows Craig Stimson, LVN Tuesday May 25 Fee: $5 10:00-11:30 Forgetting names, dates and other items? There is good news! This class will help you put memory skills to work. Learn about memory processes, 69 CBD and Pain Management discover new techniques to improve memory, and examine ways to maintain and boost Jorge Escudero, RPh. memory skills. Can CBD help with pain management? Join us Location: Oasis at The Meadows for an educational discussion with a licensed, registered pharmacist trained on CBD. Tuesdays Aug 3-17 Fee: $18 6:00-7:30 Location: Oasis at The Meadows Tuesday Jun 29 Fee: $6 6:00-7:30

12 www.oasisnet.org/San-Antonio-TX SUMMER 2021 73 The Art of Living Well: Habit Accountability Thank you to Edie DeVilbiss, M.Div our community We all know what we should do to increase our health, so why is it so hard to engrain

partners for healthy habits into our lives? More WELLNESS importantly, what can we do about it? We supporting will look at the barriers to doing something new. We will also learn the simple ideas and Oasis: tools that will help us. As we learn specific strategies for establishing healthy habits, we will support each other in the class. Come City of San Antonio with an open heart, adventurous spirit, and a bucket of self-compassion. WellMed Charitable Foundation Location: Oasis at The Meadows Fridays Jul 30-Aug 20 WellMed Medical Management Fee: $16 11:00-12:00

Morningside Ministries 74 Medications and Fall Prevention Bexar Area Agency on Aging William A. Valutsky, B.Sc. Pharmacy, Pharm. D., RPh AT&T Foundation How can medications impact your risk for falling? Talk with a pharmacist about it! John L. Santikos Charitable Foundation Location: Oasis at The Meadows Tuesday Aug 10 of the San Antonio Area Foundation Fee: $5 1:00-2:00

May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust 75 Therapy Animals of San Antonio Valero Energy Foundation Learn how animals can help in the healing arts. You will get a chance to meet a few Solea at Alamo Ranch "furfessionals" and their handlers. Location: Oasis at The Meadows Myra Stafford Pryor Charitable Trust Wednesday Aug 11 Fee: $5 1:00-2:30 L.L. and Eva Lentz Charitable Trust

Baptist Health Foundation of San Antonio

SUMMER 2021 www.oasisnet.org/San-Antonio-TX 13 76 Dream Interpretations 79 Diabetes Self-Management Gina Frazier, LCSW, BCD Program Join a psychotherapist to learn how your This is an interactive workshop developed at dreams could be important to you, some Stanford University for people with Type 2 basic information about the nature of diabetes and their caregivers. Learn to practice dreams, and a simple method to begin skills needed in the day-to-day management of interpreting the message of your dreams. diabetes. Included are meal planning, stress and Location: Oasis at The Meadows medication management, relaxation techniques, exercise and communication skills. You will Thursday Aug 12 receive a participant book, relaxation CD and in Fee: $10 1:00-3:00 each class, healthy snacks. Participants must come WELLNESS to session one and/or two to attend the remaining 77 Chronic Disease sessions. For best results, please plan to attend and Pain Support Group at least four sessions. Sponsored by Bexar Area Debi Herrera, RN Agency on Aging. If you have graduated from the Chronic Location: Oasis at The Meadows Disease, Chronic Pain or Diabetes Self- Wednesdays Jun 2-Jul 7 Management Program, you are welcome to Free 12:30-3:00 attend this group. We will be building on the concepts learned in class. Location: Oasis at The Meadows Fridays May 14, Jun 18, Jul 16, Aug 20 Free 11:00-12:00

80 Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions Chronic disease symptoms can seem overwhelming, especially without support. This class was developed at Stanford University to help people with chronic health diseases such as 78 A Matter of Balance COPD, high blood pressure, arthritis, anxiety, For people who have a fear of falling and fibromyalgia and others, reinforce life skills want to reduce their risk of a future fall. required to live well with a chronic disease. These Participants attend a total of eight two-hour skills include meal planning, stress management, sessions. Enjoy snacks and learn to view relaxation techniques, safe and effective exercise falls and the fear of falling as controllable. strategies and communication skills. You will The program incorporates group discussion, receive a participant book, relaxation CD and in physical activity and a visit from a healthcare each class, healthy snacks. Participants must come professional. You must attend sessions one or to session one and/or two to attend the remaining two in order to participate in the sessions that sessions. For best results, please plan to attend at follow. For best results, please plan to attend least four sessions. Sponsored by Bexar Area all eight sessions. Agency on Aging. Location: Oasis at The Meadows Location: Oasis at The Meadows Wednesdays May 19-Jul 7 Thursdays Jun 24-Jul 29 Free 1:00-3:00 Free 9:30-12:00 14 www.oasisnet.org/San-Antonio-TX SUMMER 2021 These classes are sponsored by: WELLNESS 81 Managing and Lowering 84 Avoiding Viruses Blood Sugar Dr. Jessica Buzenas Dr. Radames Rodriguez Germs live everywhere. Learn how to avoid High blood sugar levels can be linked with a viruses and bacteria to live a healthier life! higher risk of chronic conditions like heart disease Location: Oasis at The Meadows and cancer. This class will discuss how you can Thursday Jun 17 manage and lower your blood sugar levels. Free 1:00-2:00 Location: Oasis at The Meadows Thursday May 20 Free 1:00-2:00 82 Bladder Health and Incontinence Dr. Chelo Belmonte Learn what causes the lack of voluntary control over your bladder and bowels, and how to treat or IMAGINE A DOCTOR manage this common problem. Location: Oasis at The Meadows WHO ACTUALLY LISTENS. Thursday Jul 15 Free 1:00-2:00 83 Keeping Your Heart Healthy WellMed is redefining health care for people Dr. Jennifer Argumedo on Medicare. Unlike other types of muscles in the body, your We do it by focusing on healthy choices. By making heart muscles never get tired! They work sure you never feel rushed. And by identifying risks automatically without ever pausing to rest. This early. It’s an approach we committed to 30 years class will discuss how we keep our heart healthy so ago—and one that still sets WellMed apart today. it continues to stay strong and keep beating for us. Location: Oasis at The Meadows Call 855-295-9712 (toll free) or visit WelcometoWellMed.com Thursday Aug 19 Free 1:00-2:00

Visit us on facebook: facebook.com/WellMed WellMed does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in its health programs and activities. ATTENTION: If you speak English, language assistance services, free of charge,are available to you. Please call 888-781-WELL (9355). ATENCIÓN: Si habla español (Spanish), hay servicios de asistencia de idiomas, sin cargo, a su disposición. Llame al 888-781-WELL (9355). 請注意：如果您說中文 (Chinese)，我們免費為您提供語言 協助服務。請致電：888-781-WELL (9355)。 20_4448_WM_OASISCATALOGAD_SA_JH_C042220

SUMMER 2021 www.oasisnet.org/San-Antonio-TX 15 Aging and Spirituality

At Oasis we feel it's important to embrace age, experience and continue learning as part of our growth, and to invoke purpose and meaning in our lives. Our Aging and Spirituality program is designed to offer classes focused on mental and spiritual health for well-being.

WELLNESS 85 Getting Along in Years- 87 Always Look at the Bright Side Discussion Group Shastri Linda Mockeridge, LCSW Don Hill To see the sun shining you have to come out from While we should remember that growing under the covers and let the sunshine in. This class older is a time of leisure, recollection, and will give us a chance to examine our “half full, half celebration, it can also be a time of unwelcome empty” approach and find the bright side of life! surprises, inconveniences, and annoyances. It Location: Oasis at The Meadows is one of the rewards of aging to gather with Tuesday May 18 those whose experience can add to your joy Fee: $6 6:00-7:30 or to help you in this new part of the journey. We are challenged not just to live longer, but also, and more importantly, to live better. 88 Heart Space: Grief and “Getting Along in Years” is an education and Recovery Workshop fellowship group, meeting monthly, to share Ginny Brown, LCHW wisdom, joy, and encouragement. Losing someone we love is a life changing Location: Oasis at The Meadows experience. Finding a path for your grief journey Mondays May 10, Jun 14, Jul 12, Aug 9 is a very personal and unique one. This workshop Free 1:00-2:30 will help to offer sacred stories related to grief, the nature of grief and how it affects us. The workshop 86 Living an Integral Life is for anyone who has or is grieving the death of a loved one or affected by loss. Fred Chavez Location: Oasis at The Meadows Want to live a more balanced and inclusive Wednesdays May 19-Jun 23 life? This class will assist you in designing Fee: $30 10:00-11:30 your own blueprint for living a physically healthier, more emotionally balanced, mentally clear and spiritually liberated life. 89 Healthy Relationships You will learn practices to help you get the Ginny Brown, LCHW most out of your life. You do not need to know anything about Integral Theory to Developing and maintaining friendships and other benefit from this class. relationships are critical to healthy aging. We will Location: Oasis at The Meadows share the importance of social connections, discuss the risks of loneliness and offer tips on Wednesdays May 12-Jun 9 how to have healthier relationships. Fee: $40 10:30-11:30 Location: Oasis at The Meadows Monday May 10 Fee: $5 10:00-11:30

16 www.oasisnet.org/San-Antonio-TX SUMMER 2021 90 Depression and Anxiety 93 Tips on Loving Yourself Kathy Phoenix, LCSW Cynthia Hazel Depression and anxiety can affect any of us as Love is a challenging concept for most of us. we age. Symptoms of depression and anxiety can If we do not understand how to meet our affect every aspect of one’s life. This class will help own needs, how can we be there for others?

identify signs, educate regarding symptoms, and In this class, we will explore loving and WELLNESS explore ways to treat anxiety and depression. accepting yourselves as a tool for emotional Location: Oasis at The Meadows completeness. Class includes discussions, meditations, exercises and instructions on Monday May 24 making a heart commitment. Fee: $5 1:00-2:30 Location: Oasis at The Meadows 91 Cancer: Discovery, Journey Tuesday Jun 8 and Recovery Fee: $5 10:00-11:30 Thalia Williams 94 Many Facets of Gratitude Cancer doesn't have to mean the end of life! Thalia Dr. Gilda Garcia Williams, a stage three cancer survivor, will walk This class focuses on including gratitude into with you through 4 weeks of: Diagnosis/Questions, daily practice. Each session will review topics Discussions/Coping, Diet/Hydration, Support/ to include: gratitude for people, ourselves, and Gratitude. Learn to navigate these waters to find the environment and paying it forward. joy in your new normal of "living!" Location: Oasis at The Meadows Location: Oasis at The Meadows Tuesdays Jun 8-29 Tuesdays Jun 8-29 Fee: $24 1:00-2:30 Fee: $24 10:00-11:30 95 Social Isolation: 92 Cultural Differences The Lonely Disease in Funerals and Burials Ginny Brown, LCHW Russell Gainer, LCSW, GainWel We are hardwired to interact with others, We live in a multicultural society and are likely to especially during times of stress. When we go encounter differing perspectives on death, dying, through challenging situations alone, a lack of and burial rituals. Exploring the richness of the emotional support or friendship can increase diversity we may encounter can improve our our anxiety and hinder our coping ability. This appreciation of other cultures and reduce anxiety class will discuss social isolation, the risks, when we experience a differing belief system. how to avoid it, and the benefits in doing so. Location: Oasis at The Meadows Location: Oasis at The Meadows Thursday Aug 5 Tuesday Jun 15 Fee: $6 10:00-11:30 Free 6:00-7:30

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SUMMER 2021 www.oasisnet.org/San-Antonio-TX 17 96 The Crusades Judith Hurst, MA SOCIAL AWARENESS SERIES Lecture/Discussion concerning the Megan Merriman, MPH differences between the five crusades(1095- 1202). We will address the installation of different orders of knights, including the 99 History of Women Templars; protection for pilgrims; retaking Supreme Court Justices the Holy Land; mercenary motives and the implementation of the first banking In the 232-year history of the Supreme Court, system; religious indemnity - past and we have had 115 Supreme Court Justices, but future; the burgeoning of trade and the only five have been women. We will discuss impetus leading to the Magna Carta - our these women, their histories and their first step towards democracy. successes against uncountable odds. Location: Oasis at The Meadows Location: Oasis at The Meadows ARTS AND HUMANITIES Tuesday May 11 Tuesday May 11 Fee: $6 10:00-11:30 Fee: $6 5:30-7:30

97 Butterfly 100 Gender Identity and and Athletics Pollinator The issues of gender identity and athletics are Gardening complex and continue to challenge sport governing bodies. This class will discuss Bexar County Master Gardeners current policies at high school, college and Butterflies are some of the most beautiful professional levels and how those either are creatures on Earth. A butterfly garden is an or are not impacting the sport. easy way to see more butterflies and to help Location: Oasis at The Meadows create habitats that have been lost. Learn how to attract butterflies and other Monday May 17 pollinators to your garden! Fee: $6 10:00-11:30 Location: Oasis at The Meadows Thursday May 13 Fee: $6 1:00-2:30 101 Botanical Illustration: Part 2 98 Writers Group Gaylynne Robinson In Botanical Illustration Part 1, we focused on Virginia Bennack colored pencil and watercolor renderings of fruit. Attention writers and would be writers: In Botanical Illustration Part 2 we continue to The Oasis Writers Group is devoted to learn rendering with colored pencil and bringing out the writer in all of us. watercolors, focusing on flowers. Join us for good Bring your stories, essays, or memoirs company and conversation while you learn to and share your work in a friendly, helpful illustrate the gift of flowers.It is not necessary to environment. Our writers group will have taken Part 1 to take Part 2. Supply list will provide a place for writers to meet with be provided. Approximate cost of supplies is $40. their peers for feedback and discussion. Location: Oasis at The Meadows Location: Oasis at The Meadows Mondays May 17-Jun 28 Tuesdays May 18, Jun 15, Jul 20, Aug 17 Fee: $42 10:00-12:00 Fee: $5 10:00-11:30

18 www.oasisnet.org/San-Antonio-TX SUMMER 2021 COLD WAR SERIES Michael Cude, Ph.D., Schreiner University ARTS AND HUMANITIES

102 Cold War Beginnings 104 The Cold War This class will set the stage by showing the transition and the Third World into the Cold War after World War II. It will This course will address the effects of the address the 1940s and 1950s in Europe and Asia, Cold War on countries outside of Europe, as considering key events such as the Berlin Blockade, the process of decolonization draws countries the Chinese Revolution, and the Korean War. into the orbit of the Cold War. Focusing on Location: Oasis at The Meadows the 1960s, it will highlight key conflict areas Thursday May 20 such as Cuba and Vietnam. Fee: $6 1:00-2:30 Location: Oasis at The Meadows Thursday Jul 1 Fee: $6 1:00-2:30

105 The Era of Dètente Addressing the 1970s, this class will overview the attempts by the Western and Soviet Bloc countries to ease Cold War tensions. 103 East European Communism It will illustrate efforts to open relations This class will examine the Cold War era from the and pursue limited cooperation, while also East European perspective. It will overview the noting where traditional Cold War social and political organization of Communism in mentalities remained influential. the region to illustrate what life was like on the other Location: Oasis at The Meadows side of the iron curtain. It will address watershed moments such as the Hungarian Revolution in 1956 Thursday Jul 22 and the Prague Spring in 1968. Fee: $6 1:00-2:30 Location: Oasis at The Meadows Thursday Jun 17 106 The End of the Cold War Fee: $6 1:00-2:30 This course will consider the key people and events in the 1980s that led to the fall of Communism in Eastern Europe. After examining the shifts within the Soviet Union that set the stage, the class will provide an overview of the series of revolutions starting in 1989 that ended East European communism and the Cold War. Location: Oasis at The Meadows Thursday Aug 5 Fee: $6 1:00-2:30

SUMMER 2021 www.oasisnet.org/San-Antonio-TX 19 107 Beginning Watercolor Edith Stanley CURRENT EVENTS In this series we will start with learning a DISCUSSION GROUP bit of technique and how to work with Megan Merriman, MPH watercolor. In the second class we will learn about composition and begin painting while Join us for facilitated discussions that will delve more learning to refine our styles. Weeks three deeply into important issues of today. Prior to each and four will continue our watercolor session, we will provide you with two brief articles journey to a completed masterpiece. to read. A facilitator will lead each conversation Supply list will be provided. Cost of supplies about the ideas expressed in the readings. The goal is approximately $35. will be to get the group involved in asking and exploring questions, rather than coming to a Location: Oasis at The Meadows conclusion or reaching a consensus. Tuesdays May 25-Jun 15 109 Gender Identity ARTS AND HUMANITIES Fee: $28 3:00-5:00 and Athletics We will discuss, as a group, the complex challenges at all levels of sport for cisgender (a person whose sense of personal identity and gender corresponds with their birth sex) and transgender people. Location: Oasis at The Meadows Monday May 24 Fee: $5 10:00-11:00 108 Kirk Douglas, 110 LGBTQ+, What Do All Hollywood's These Letters Really Mean Versatile Leading Man The LBGTQ+ community is a very diverse community that represents a variety of Beverly Prado sexual and gender identities. We will From his beginnings, Issur Danielovitch discuss this sometimes confusing alphabet was meant for fame. The son of Russian soup as well as the difference between immigrants, he was to become one of the sexual orientation and gender. only survivors of Hollywood's Golden Age. Location: Oasis at The Meadows Douglas was more than an explosive actor Monday Jun 7 who appeared in over 90 films. He was a Fee: $5 10:00-11:00 producer, director, author and philanthropist as well. When he died in 2020 he left us dozens of memorable films, such as Spartacus, Lust for Life, Gunfight at O.K. Corral, and Seven Days in May. Join us to PLEASE LET US explore this complex star. KNOW... Location: Oasis at The Meadows If you can’t attend a class for Tuesday May 25 Fee: $6 6:00-7:30 which you have registered. Many classes have wait lists.

20 www.oasisnet.org/San-Antonio-TX SUMMER 2021 111 Murals Throughout 113 Peek into the Math World: San Antonio: Math Ancestry-Mosaic

An Artistic Legacy Betty Burson ARTS AND HUMANITIES Bruce Martin, Certified Professional Tour Guide Unlike humans, math lineage is more a Beautiful murals can be found throughout mosaic than a direct line. What commonality San Antonio. Some murals are big and bold, do German beer barrels, a Welsh physician, others are humble. Some have been professionally and a French fly on a ceiling share? All produced while others were created by untrained, contributed to the mathematical symbols and but inspired individuals. Discover the range of San concepts that we readily recognize and Antonio's artistic legacy represented via murals. commonly use. Zooming in on their fascinating origins, we will span many miles Location: Oasis at The Meadows and years. Thursday May 27 Location: Oasis at The Meadows Fee: $8 1:00-2:30 Thursday May 27 Fee: $6 10:00-11:30

114 San Antonio Symphony Mini Performance Live Music Get to know a San Antonio Symphony musician and enjoy a short instrumental performance up close and personal. Bring your questions such as what the life of a professional musician is like, how he or she chose the instrument, how it works and 112 Mosaic Madness how it was made, what's unique about the San Antonio Symphony and why people Edith Stanley in our community should experience and During this class we will be learning the techniques support it. of working with mosaics. This technique can be Location: Oasis at The Meadows applied to many other areas of home decor and Tuesday Jun 1 applications. Grout for tiling is included in the cost Fee: $6 10:00-11:30 of the class. A supply list for other supplies will be provided. Approximate cost of supplies is $20. 115 Location: Oasis at The Meadows Plants That Thrive in San Antonio Tuesday Jun 1 Fee: $12 5:30-7:30 Bexar County Master Gardeners Learn about dozens of plants that can survive our extreme heat, freeze and drought in San Antonio. Get a list of recognized "Super Star" plants, native plants and plants recommended by SAWS for rebates. It is an excellent list of shrubs, perennials, vines, natives and annuals. Location: Oasis at The Meadows Tuesday Jun 8 Fee: $6 6:00-7:30

SUMMER 2021 www.oasisnet.org/San-Antonio-TX 21 116 The Life and Times 119 Benjamin Franklin - of Alex Trebek An American Sensation Gloria Jennings Bill Perryman, M.Ed. George Alexander Trebek was a Canadian- Prepare to be entertained! Bill Perryman American game show host and television highlights the incredible life of Benjamin Franklin personality. He was the host of the syndicated as a printer, inventor, and crafty statesman. Filled game show Jeopardy! for 37 seasons until with quips, quotes, and a touch of humor, the his death in 2020. He was also known for audience will sit spellbound as the story of achieving the Guiness World Record for Benjamin Franklin's life unravels before their eyes. the most number of episodes in a single Historical slide images accompany this lecture! program, and was featured in a TV series Location: Oasis at The Meadows and movies as well. Join us as we discuss his career, awards and achievements. Tuesday Jun 22 Fee: $10 10:00-11:30

ARTS AND HUMANITIES Location: Oasis at The Meadows Thursday Jun 10 Fee: $6 10:00-11:30 120 Detective Novels Dr. Leah Larson, Professor of English, 117 Neglected Stars Our Lady of the Lake University of Westerns Detective Fiction has been one of the most Beverly Prado popular literary forms since its origins in the 19th century in Edgar Allen Poe's short stories featuring The genre of Western films had many great C. Auguste Dupin. Arthur Conan Doyle's stars, such as John Wayne, Henry Fonda, Sherlock Holmes stories took the genre to even James Stewart, and Clint Eastwood. But what greater popularity. The genre continued to develop about other actors who made these kinds of and grow during the 20th and 21st centuries. movies so popular? This class explores what This course examines the history of the detective other actors, such as Randolph Scott, Joel story, looking at key authors, characters, and McCrea, Audie Murphy, and Ward Bond sub-genres such as police procedurals, the contributed to making the Western. hard-boiled detective, historical stories, and Location: Oasis at The Meadows cozies. We will also discuss why the genre has Monday Jun 21 remained so popular. Fee: $6 1:00-2:30 Location: Oasis at The Meadows Friday Jun 25 118 Small Dot Fee: $6 10:00-11:30 Painting Edith Stanley Join us for this fun and easy class! Together we will learn to create beautiful dot paintings using dots of different sizes and colors. No prior art skill REGISTER required. Cost includes some materials provided by Oasis. Supply list for other EARLY... supplies will be provided. Approximate cost or the class you want of supplies is $20. may be filled! Location: Oasis at The Meadows Thursday Jul 8 Fee: $15 1:00-3:00 22 www.oasisnet.org/San-Antonio-TX SUMMER 2021 Registration Procedures See Refund Policy on Registration is required for all Oasis classes. Ways to register: Page 4

• Walk-In and Mail-In - Registrations Processed April 27, 2021 Registrations are placed in a box and randomly drawn and processed. • Online - Registration Opens April 27, 2021 at 11:00am • Phone-In - Registration Opens April 29, 2021 Please follow all procedures listed below: • You must be a member of Oasis to register. If you are not a member you may join by coming to the Oasis Center, by phone or online at the Oasis web site: oasisnet.org/san-antonio-tx. Membership is free. • Please complete the three-page registration form, found on pages 26-28, including name, phone number and Oasis membership number. Please print clearly. Place a check mark in the left hand column in front of each class for which you want to register. • All participants must sign the registration form, which serves as signature of the Waiver of Liability below. • If there are two members in one household, please make a photocopy of the full three-page blank registration form or pick up a form at Oasis. Do not list two members on one form. • If you would like a confirmation letter mailed, please enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope. • If you would like your confirmation letter emailed, please provide your email address on the registration form. If you would like to donate $10.00 to Oasis, please indicate it in the box on the registration form and add $10.00 to the total registration fees. • Credit cards may be used to pay for classes and trips. Oasis accepts Visa, Master Card and Discover. • Mark the credit card box on the registration form and include the type of card, the credit card number, expiration date and the CVV number. Credit cards are not charged if you are placed on a waiting list. • If paying by check, separate checks must be written for each class requiring a fee. Please write the class number on the check. If the class is full, the unused check will be returned to the member. Make checks payable to Oasis unless otherwise noted. If separate checks are not submitted, refundable fees will be returned as a letter of credit. • Members who want to attend classes with another member should send their registrations to Oasis in one envelope. • Oasis volunteers with the required number of hours will have the privilege of advance registration. Eligible volunteers will be notified by mail each semester.

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 # Class Name Fee Office Use  # Class Name Fee Office Use W E Ck# W E Ck# 1 Texercise Free 36 Yoga Stretch $28 2 Texercise Free 37 Yoga Stretch $28 3 Texercise Free 38 Yoga Stretch $35 4 Texercise Free 39 Yoga Stretch $35 5 Texercise Free 40 Yoga Stretch $35 6 Texercise Free 41 Yoga Stretch $35 7 Texercise Free 42 Interval Cardio $25 8 Texercise Free 43 Interval Cardio $25 9 Texercise Free 44 Interval Cardio $25 10 Texercise on Zoom Free 45 Oasis Walking Group $25 11 Texercise on Zoom Free 46 Oasis Walking Group $20 12 Texercise on Zoom Free 47 Stretching / Meditation $25 13 Tai Chi $28 48 Stretching / Meditation $25 14 Tai Chi $28 49 Stretching / Meditation $25 15 Tai Chi $35 50 BrainSavers Part 1 Free 16 Beginner Ballet $20 51 BrainSavers Part 2 Free 17 Beginner Ballet $20 52 Alzheimer's Research Free 18 Balance for Daily Life $25 53 Healthy Living Free 19 Balance for Daily Life $25 54 Dementia Friend Free 20 Balance for Daily Life $25 55 Alzheimer's Communication Free 21 Deep Water Aquacise $54 56 Learning to be a Caregiver Free 22 Deep Water Aquacise $54 57 Resources Family Caregiver Free 23 Deep Water Aquacise $60 58 Caregiver Support Group Free 24 Cardio Dance $40 59 COVID-19 Physical Health $5 25 Cardio Dance $50 60 COVID-19 Mental Health $5 26 Cardio Dance $50 61 Healthy Summer Snacks Free 27 Movin' and Groovin' $40 62 How Sweet It Is $5 28 Movin' and Groovin' $50 63 Healthy Desserts $6 29 Movin' and Groovin' $50 64 Healthy Beverage Choices $5 30 Qigong $40 65 Dietary Supplements $5 31 Qigong $40 66 Safe at Home $8 32 Yoga Nidra $40 67 Medication Management $4 33 Wednesday Yoga $35 68 Hearing and Ear Health $5 34 Wednesday Yoga $35 69 CBD Pain Management $6 35 Wednesday Yoga $35 70 Self Care $5

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 # Class Name Fee Office Use  # Class Name Fee Office Use W E Ck# W E Ck# 71 Reliable Sources for CBD $6 111 Murals Throughout SA $8 72 Memory Dynamics $18 112 Mosaic Madness $12 73 Habit Accountability $16 113 Peek into the Math World $6 74 Medications/Fall Prevention $5 114 SA Symphony $6 75 Therapy Animals $5 115 Plants That Thrive in SA $6 76 Dream Interpretations $10 116 Alex Trebek $6 77 Disease/Pain Support Group Free 117 Neglected Stars of Westerns $6 78 A Matter of Balance Free 118 Small Dot Painting $15 79 Diabetes Self-Management Free 119 Benjamin Franklin $10 80 Living a Healthy Life Free 120 Detective Novels $6 81 Lowering Blood Sugar Free 121 Age of the Earth $6 82 Bladder Health Free 122 Freemasonry $6 83 Heart Healthy Free 123 Water Conservation $6 84 Avoiding Viruses Free 124 Joseph $6 85 Getting Along in Years Free 125 Let's Explore Pastels! $42 86 Living an Integral Life $40 126 SA Postcard Adventure $8 87 The Bright Side $6 127 Wine Tasting $35 88 Grief/Recovery Workshop $30 128 Creating Collage Art $42 89 Healthy Relationships $5 129 Charcoal Drawing $42 90 Depression and Anxiety $5 130 Secret Rosies $6 91 Cancer Discovery/Journey $24 131 SA's Parks and Plazas $6 92 Funerals and Burials $6 132 Japanese Internment Camps $8 93 Loving Yourself $5 133 Hollywood Backstories $6 94 Facets of Gratitude $24 134 San Antonio in 1848 $6 95 Social Isolation Free 135 Eastside Cemeteries Part 2 $8 96 The Crusades $6 136 Create a Floral Arrangement $35 97 Butterfly Gardening $6 137 Japanese Writing $10 98 Writers Group $5 138 Dolly Parton $6 99 Women Supreme Court $6 139 Thomas Jefferson $10 100 Gender Identity/Athletics $6 140 Early Blues/Jazz Greats $6 101 Botanical Illustration $42 141 To the Last Ditch $6 102 Cold War Beginnings $6 142 Sun Tzu $6 103 East European Communism $6 143 Fun in the Bible $6 104 Cold War/Third World $6 144 Creating a Wreath $40 105 Era of Detente $6 145 Fracking $6 106 End of the Cold War $6 146 Managing Volatility $6 107 Beginning Watercolor $28 147 Downsizing $5 108 Kirk Douglas $6 148 Personal Boundaries $5 109 Discussion Group: Gender $5 149 Hiring a Contractor $4 110 Discussion Group: LGBTQ+ $5 150 Elder Law Updates $6

SUMMER 2021 www.oasisnet.org/San-Antonio-TX 25  # Class Name Fee Office Use  # Class Name Fee Office Use W E Ck# W E Ck# 151 Volunteering at Oasis Free 179 Android Essentials $20 152 Morningside Ministries Free 180 iPad Basics $10 153 Geriatric Care Manager $4 181 Everything iPad $40 154 Healthy Swaps Free 182 Alternatives to Cable $9 155 Recycling Program $4 183 Windows 10 $20 156 Pandemic Investing $6 184 Intro to iMovie $40 157 VIA Services for Seniors Free 185 What'sApp $9 158 Project MEND Free 186 YouTube $9 159 Reframing Aging Free 187 Intermediate iPhone $10 160 Jefferson Outreach Free 188 Using Passwords $10 161 Long Term Care $6 189 Streaming $9 162 Roth IRA $6 190 Do Your Paperwork Free 163 Veterans Resources Free 191 French Revolution Free 164 Summer Vegetables Free 192 Healthy Living Free 165 Probate $6 193 Basic Nutrition Free 166 Genealogy $6 194 Improving Memory Free 167 Urban Wildlife $4 195 Estate Planning Free 168 Disaster Preparedness Free 196 Cacti and Succulents Free 169 All About Medicare Free 197 Make Greeting Cards Free 170 Cooking For 1 or 2 Free 198 Mission Espada Walking Tour $25 171 Adult Protective Services Free 199 Village People Walking Tour $25 172 Outsmart the Scammers Free 200 Fredericksburg, TX $69 173 When My Spouse Dies $6 201 Inner Space Cavern $79 174 Today's Train $5 202 San Marcos Attractions $74 175 How to Use Zoom Free 203 My Fair Lady $123 176 Ten Fun Things $10 204 Music Cities Preview Show Free 177 Online Safety - Part 1 $5 333 Music Cities/Smoky Mountains $350 dep 178 Online Safety - Part 2 $5

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26 www.oasisnet.org/San-Antonio-TX SUMMER 2021 121 The Science Behind 123 Water Conservation the Age of the Earth in the Garden

David Turner, Ph.D., St. Mary's University Bexar County Master Gardeners ARTS AND HUMANITIES One of the original big questions in science is Efficient watering techniques keep your "How old is the Earth?" In this discussion, we will garden growing strong and save money on explore how geologists interpret minerals, rocks, your monthly water bills. Come discover all sediments, and fossils to explore the history of the different ways you can conserve water in Earth. We will discuss the different principles used your garden. to determine the age of geologic materials, Location: Oasis at The Meadows including uniformitarianism, relative age dating, index fossils and radiometric age dating, and how Monday Jul 12 they have helped us to establish the age of our Fee: $6 10:00-11:30 planet at about 4.6 billion years. Throughout the discussion, we will focus on the nature of deep 124 Joseph-From Pit to Palace geologic time and examine how understanding the Christina Howard, M.A. geological processes that have shaped our planet over time not only helps us to undertstand how You may know the story of Joseph, favored our planet has changed in the past, but how it is by his father, annoying to his brothers who likely to change in the future. eventually devise a way to get rid of him. Location: Oasis at The Meadows Sold to foreigners and taken to Egypt, he works his way up to become an important Tuesday Jun 29 Egyptian leader. This presentation will dig a Fee: $6 10:00-11:30 little deeper into this tale of power, prophecy and forgiveness. Location: Oasis at The Meadows Tuesday Jul 13 Fee: $6 10:00-11:30

125 Let's Explore Pastels! 122 The Secret History of Georgia Stok Freemasonry Come join us to Judith Hurst, M.A. explore “Beautiful Blooms” in pastel. We Freemasonry is part of a long tradition of Western will cover all the very basic techniques in mysticism, steeped in a long-standing and eclectic handling such vivid color. This class is ideal mixture of fact and legend. Discussion will address for beginners and others wanting a review the history, rituals, symbolism, practices, medieval of the basics. It is a very forgiving media as origins, forms and use of stonemasons' tools and mistakes can just be whisked away. Through customs as allegorical guides-following the path a flowers theme, we can observe natures of history through Knights Templar, the age of “color wheel” and address basic color theory. Enlightenment, the Founding Fathers, and the Drawing is not a problem as subject outlines Victorian Age to the present day. may be traced as needed. Supply list will be Location: Oasis at The Meadows provided. Approximate cost of supplies is $50. Location: Oasis at The Meadows Wednesday Jun 30 Fee: $6 10:00-11:30 Tuesdays Jul 13-Aug 17 Fee: $42 1:00-3:00 SUMMER 2021 www.oasisnet.org/San-Antonio-TX 27 126 San Antonio 128 Creating Postcard Adventure Collage Art Bruce Martin, Gaylynne Robinson Certified Professional Tour Guide Collage is especially This delightful slideshow presentation expressive and unique, as well combines a broad range of postcards-some as surprisingly satisfying. In historic, a few familiar, others unusual, and this class we will take torn, some just weird. But all the images enable us found, unusual, and to better understand how San Antonio has interesting papers, images, been represented for over 100 years. Bruce and text to create one-of-a-kind art pieces. Let Martin has been collecting postcards for yourself go, once you start, you just can't stop. 50 years and looks forward to sharing some Collage is the art of true expression, surprise and of his favorite treasures. delight. Supply list will be provided. Approximate cost of supplies is $25.

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129 Charcoal Drawing Molly Valdez All skill levels welcome! We will learn techniques for landscape and still life drawing and explore how charcoal works with other drawing media. Supply list will be provided. Approximate cost of supplies is $20. 127 Wine Tasting: Location: Oasis at The Meadows Summer Wines Wednesdays Jul 14-Aug 18 Bob Bragg, WSET Level 3, CSW Fee: $42 1:00-3:00 The warmer months are here, and with them comes relaxation, various activities, and lots of sunshine. Whatever your preferred activity, a great bottle of wine can brighten any occasion. During this class we will taste and learn about the light, refreshing wines of summer. Location: Oasis at The Meadows Wednesday Jul 14 Fee: $35 1:00-2:30

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28 www.oasisnet.org/San-Antonio-TX SUMMER 2021 130 World War II's Secret Rosies 132 Japanese Internment Gloria Jennings Camps of World War II

In 1942 a secret U. S. military program was Larry Yano ARTS AND HUMANITIES launched to recruit female mathematicians who From 1942-46, persons of Japanese ancestry would become "human computers" for the U. S. were expelled from their homes and Army. Join us as we, through video and discussion, confined in desolate, inland camps. This unfold the story of the female heroes who worked course will explore life in the camps and around the clock in the Allied effort converting also explore the basic causes of how this brain power into military might. came about. Location: Oasis at The Meadows Location: Oasis at The Meadows Thursday Jul 15 Mondays Jul 19-26 Fee: $6 10:00-11:30 Fee: $8 1:00-2:30

133 Hollywood Films, The Backstories 131 The History of San Antonio's Beverly Prado Parks and Plazas We will explore how movies such as Jenny Hay, Ph.D., City of San Antonio Gone With the Wind, The Wizard of Oz, Office of Historic Preservation Casablanca, Psycho and others were made. Some almost didn't get produced, and During this presentation we will learn about the others were plagued by changes, rivalries, Spanish Colonial plazas (Main Plaza, Plaza de etc., but these films all had hidden secrets Armas), San Pedro Springs Park, and Travis Park. to tell. Join us for discussion and film clips. We will discuss the cultural tradition of public spaces and recreation over the past three centuries Location: Oasis at The Meadows as well as key players in the dedication, Friday Jul 23 development, and management of the sites. Fee: $6 10:00-11:30 Location: Oasis at The Meadows Monday Jul 19 Fee: $6 10:00-11:30

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SUMMER 2021 www.oasisnet.org/San-Antonio-TX 29 134 San Antonio in 1848 136 Create a Summer Claudia Guerra, City of San Antonio Floral Arrangement Office of Historic Preservation Joseph Leal and Angelica Lopez, Cultural Historian, Claudia Guerra, will The Rose Boutique discuss what San Antonio was like in 1848 Creating a mixed flower arrangement doesn't have and why this year, and the few years to be difficult. Using your intuition and a few easy preceding it were pivotal years in the city's instructions, you can arrange gorgeous bouquets. history. She will describe the frontier town In this class you will learn tips and tricks, and will of adobe buildings and mesquite trees on make one to take home. All supplies will be the San Antonio River that visitors provided. If you have a pair of small pruning encountered in 1848, while providing a shears, please bring them. national and international context of the era. Location: Oasis at The Meadows Location: Oasis at The Meadows Thursday Jul 29 ARTS AND HUMANITIES Tuesday Jul 27 Fee: $35 1:00-2:30 Fee: $6 1:00-2:30 137 Japanese Writing for Fun Roger Pratt, MA in East Asian Studies What are those funny writing symbols the Japanese use? How could anyone possibly read them? It turns out there is a method to the madness. While we enjoy two writing styles (printed and cursive or longhand), the Japanese 135 San Antonio's Historic enjoy three. In this class, we'll look at a brief Eastside Cemeteries - history of Japanese writing, see examples of and practice writing a few words, and writing your Part 2 name in Japanese. All supplies will be provided. Bruce Martin, Location: Oasis at The Meadows Certified Professional Tour Guide Monday Aug 2 More tragic, humorous, and inspiring stories Fee: $10 1:00-2:30 about famous and lesser known cemetery residents of San Antonio's historic eastside cemeteries. We will see and discuss gravesites not previously presented, as well as share new SEVERE WEATHER discoveries regarding some better known OR EMERGENCIES cemetery residents. This extraordinary, but too frequently overlooked, historic treasure, In the event of severe continues to reveal remarkable stories. weather or emergencies, Location: Oasis at The Meadows class cancellations will be Wednesday Jul 28 Fee: $8 10:00-11:30 posted to our website at www.oasisnet.org/SanAntonio.

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30 www.oasisnet.org/San-Antonio-TX SUMMER 2021 138 Dolly Parton: Her 140 Early Blues Rags-to-Rhinestones Story and Jazz Greats

Gloria Jennings George and Beverly Prado ARTS AND HUMANITIES Dolly Parton is an American singer, songwriter, This class delves into the beginnings of multi-instrumentalist, actress, author, business- these original American musical genres, woman, and humanitarian, known primarily for with a discussion of personalities such as her work in country music. After achieving success Louis Armstrong, Bessie Smith, Scott as a songwriter for others, Parton made her album Joplin, Ma Rainey and others. What was debut in 1967, before her sales and chart peak their influence on the future of music in this came during the 1970s and continued into the country? What made them original? Lots to 1980s. She has achieved commercial success in the explore about the life and careers of these new millennium and has released albums on musical icons. various independent labels since 2000, and has Location: Oasis at The Meadows sold more than 100 million records worldwide. Join us through musical videos as we discuss how Tuesday Aug 10 people stopped thinking of her as just "another Fee: $6 10:00-11:30 country singer." Location: Oasis at The Meadows 141 To the Last Ditch- Tuesday Aug 3 The Confederate Army Fee: $6 10:00-11:30 of Tennessee's Last Campaign John Boswell, Retired Adjunct History Professor In late 1864, the South's last faint hope of survival rested on Confederate General John Bell Hood's campaign to first crush the Yankees holding Nashville and to then march his army through Kentucky to the 139 Thomas Jefferson: banks of the Ohio River. The campaign's Independency-1776 tragic, bloody failure led directly to Lee's surrender at Appomattox Courthouse four Bill Perryman, M.Ed. months later. This lecture will explain why An individual of contradictions, he would help Hood failed. define the ideals of a democratic republic and Location: Oasis at The Meadows encourage the birth of a new nation. Filled with personal anecdotes of a man who spanned the Thursday Aug 12 18th and 19th centuries, this presentation Fee: $6 10:30-12:00 highlights both the private and public sides of Thomas Jefferson and the world in which he lived. Prepare for an experience as Bill Perryman brings to life the story of one of our nation's fascinating founders-Thomas Jefferson! Location: Oasis at The Meadows Wednesday Aug 4 Fee: $10 10:00-11:30

SUMMER 2021 www.oasisnet.org/San-Antonio-TX 31 142 Seeking Peace Through 144 Creating a Fun Wreath Sun Tzu Pam Millisor and Debra Mammot Judith Hurst, MA Making a spectacular wreath is a simple and fun Lecture/Discussion focusing on our ability way to express your creativity. In this class students to avoid or decrease conflict within our daily will learn to create a colorful wreath and take their lives. Aggression cannot be avoided but we creation home. All supplies will be provided. can use Sun Tzu's ancient wisdom to pick Location: Oasis at The Meadows our battles; choose our timing; generate Monday Aug 16 self-knowledge; plan effectively; use "wise" Fee: $40 1:00-3:00 deception; avoid occasions of conflict; and perceive the price of prolonged incompatibility/opposition. Location: Oasis at The Meadows

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145 Fracking- Hydraulic Fracturing and the Energy Revolution David Turner, Ph.D., St. Mary's University Hydraulic Fracturing (Fracking) has revolutionized 143 Finding Fun in the Bible the oil and gas industry in the United States. Oil Christina Howard, M.A. and gas supplies in the U. S. have changed from a market dominated by imported oil at prices of Generally, the Bible is the serious resource about $150/barrel in 2008, to a market that after a for Christian life. But occasionally we brief COVID-induced price collapse in the Spring see the gift of laughter or curiosity in it. 2020, has rebounded in 2021 due to recovering This presentation will (respectfully) look domestic production at prices of about $62/barrel. at some of the weird, wacky, silliest, and Changes have been especially striking in Texas, strangest things found within its pages. where at its peak, the Eagle Ford Shale south of Location: Oasis at The Meadows San Antonio produced more than 190,000 jobs Monday Aug 16 and $80 billion in economic activity for the local Fee: $6 1:00-2:30 economy. We will discuss the technology involved in fracking, as well as some of the social and environmental challenges. Looking for a Gift Idea? Location: Oasis at The Meadows Purchase an Oasis Gift Certificate! Thursday Aug 19 Fee: $6 1:00-2:30

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32 www.oasisnet.org/San-Antonio-TX SUMMER 2021 146 Managing Volatility: 148 Personal Boundaries Protecting Your Money and Avoiding Conflict Jake Yetterberg, CSA Russell Gainer, LCSW, GainWel CONSUMER INTEREST Here is what you will learn: Maintaining healthy boundaries lets others • How to determine the proper amount of risk know where they stand with you and can for your portfolio. prevent additional conflict in your • Why laddering is even more important in relationships. During this course we will times of volatility. take a look at personal boundaries and how • The proper amount to have in an emergency to effectively avoid conflicts. account and the true role it plays. Location: Oasis at The Meadows • Why it is even more important now to know who insures different types of money. Thursday May 20 • The new role of the Federal Reserve and why it Fee: $5 10:00-11:30 may lead to more volatility. • How the brand-new Secure Act may help you 149 Tips for Hiring in market downturns. a Contractor • The most dangerous trap to avoid when the Jason Meza, Better Business Bureau market is falling. • How to protect yourself from negative interest What should be on your checklist? Do you rates-which are working their way to the U. S. know what to do and what not to do? In • Strategies to employ if you've lost money in a this class you will learn the questions you traditional or a Roth IRA. need to ask when you hire a contractor. Location: Oasis at The Meadows Location: Oasis at The Meadows Wednesday May 12 Monday May 24 Fee: $6 1:00-2:30 Fee: $4 1:00-2:30

150 Elder Law Updates Carol Bertsch, Attorney at Law Elder Law Attorney, Carol Bertsch will provide an overview of current legislation affecting older adults. Location: Oasis at The Meadows Thursday Jun 3 Fee: $6 1:00-2:30 147 Downsizing Peggy Brown COURTESY Simplifying your life should leave you overjoyed, not overwhelmed! Explore the many options CONFIRMATION CALLS available to older adults who are ready to Oasis volunteers attempt to reach class downsize and the resources that are available to members prior to a class to remind help with this process. them of the class. We cannot guarantee Location: Oasis at The Meadows we will always reach you, so be sure to keep your own calendar. We do not Wednesday May 19 refund class fees if you miss a class Fee: $5 10:00-11:30 because you were not called.

SUMMER 2021 www.oasisnet.org/San-Antonio-TX 33 151 Volunteering at Oasis 153 What is a Geriatric Brenda Schmachtenberger, Care Manager? Executive Director Byron Cordes, LCSW, C-ASWCM Do you want to become a volunteer at A geriatric care manager, usually a licensed nurse Oasis? This class will give you all the or social worker who specializes in senior care, information to do just that. acts as a private advocate for family members Location: Oasis at The Meadows who want to ensure their loved one is in the best Monday Jun 7 hands. These specially trained professionals can Free 1:00-2:30 help find resources to make daily life easier. Come to this class to learn more. 152 All About Location: Oasis at The Meadows Monday Jun 14 Morningside Ministries CONSUMER INTEREST Fee: $4 1:00-2:30 Brooks Powell Morningside Ministries is San Antonio's 154 San Antonio Food Bank oldest and largest not-for-profit, faith-based Healthy Swaps senior living organization. The faith-based San Antonio Food Bank mission of Morningside Ministries is to enhance the dignity and quality of life Sugary cereals, white bread, soda, and granola of older adults, their families and caregivers bars are examples of foods and beverages that with compassionate care. Come to this class people consume daily. Although these items may to learn more. be convenient and tasty, they can harm your Location: Oasis at The Meadows health if consumed regularly. Fortunately, healthier alternatives for many of these items are Monday Jun 14 easy to buy or make at home. Come to this class to Free 10:00-11:30 learn how to make food “swaps” for healthier and more nutritious meals. Location: Oasis at The Meadows Caregiver Tuesday Jun 22 Reassurance Free 6:00-7:30 Program

155 City of San Antonio Are you a caregiver? If you need to talk Recycling Program or if you are looking for important resources Pedro Orduno and information, San Antonio Oasis offers telephone reassurance support. A representative from the City of San Antonio Solid Waste division will talk about our recycling If you want to receive FREE monthly check-ins program and open a question and answer session. please call (210) 236-5954. We look forward to CARING for YOU! Location: Oasis at The Meadows Thursday Jun 24 Fee: $4 1:00-2:00 34 www.oasisnet.org/San-Antonio-TX SUMMER 2021 156 Pandemic and 159 Reframing Aging Post-Pandemic Investing Jane Paccione, San Antonio Area Foundation Jake Yetterberg, CSA Reframing Aging is a course designed to CONSUMER INTEREST During this class we will learn: help change the common misconceptions • The changing rules that are coming to and myths about aging by replacing them investments due to pandemic-related changes. with new ways to reframe our language that • What history tells us about major economic embraces all older people. Aging: So disruptions, and what it cannot tell us. cool everyone is doing it! • What stock market valuations can foretell Location: Oasis at The Meadows about future value. Tuesday Jul 13 • The most important disruptive trends to watch Free 1:00-2:30 as a retiree. • The worldwide reaction of central banks and the risks they pose for bonds. • The importance of a safety net as we move through uncharted territory. • What to do if interest rates are going to stay low for 5-10 years, as the experts are warning. Location: Oasis at The Meadows Monday Jun 28 Fee: $6 10:00-11:30 Yetterberg 157 VIA Services for Seniors Retirement VIA Metropolitan Transit will talk about Solutions community programs offered to seniors. The Tired of Market Volatility? class will inform participants how to access these Losing sleep at night? services/programs and provide an update to projects in progress. Looking for better fixed interest rates? Location: Oasis at The Meadows We can help you manage prudent solutions like: Monday Jun 28 • Laddering Free 1:00-2:30 • Shopping all insured institutions • Closely monitoring maturity dates at renewal It is possible to increase your yield and add 158 All About Project MEND “peace-of-mind” without increasing your risk. Allie Rodriguez In uncertain times, it is imperative to have a safety The Mission of Project MEND is to improve the net under an appropriate portion of your retirement money. “Black Swan” events like we have witnessed quality of life for individuals living with disabilities can thrust you into disarray if you are unprepared. and illness through the refurbishment, reuse If you’d like help in developing a plan for your and distribution of medical equipment and personal situation, please feel free to call us. We are other assistive technology. Please join us for a happy to help you stabilize assets and safely increase presentation on how to access this valuable your yield. service and how you can help others by donating Of course, if you can join us for an Oasis class-in equipment for those in need. person or virtual - that is always a good way to Location: Oasis at The Meadows gather important information. Stay safe and healthy! Wednesday Jul 7 www.yetterberg.com Free 10:00-11:30 or call (210) 495-3711

SUMMER 2021 www.oasisnet.org/San-Antonio-TX 35 160 Jefferson Outreach 162 Roth IRA Conversion Plans Services for Seniors Joseph D. Warren, Financial Planner Briana Valdez, Executive Director A Roth conversion of an existing retirement Jefferson Outreach provides no-cost account is a major decision. There are many personalized transportation services that factors to consider. Come learn what your options help enhance the quality of life of seniors are and what you need to consider when making throughout San Antonio. Come to this this decision. presentation to learn more about the Location: Oasis at The Meadows services they offer. Wednesday Jul 21 Location: Oasis at The Meadows Fee: $6 10:00-11:30 Monday Jul 19 Free 1:00-2:30 163 Veterans Resources CONSUMER INTEREST Bexar County Military & Veterans Services Center 161 The Changing Face of If you are a veteran or a spouse or dependent of a Long Term Care veteran, this class is for you. You may not be aware of the range of resources available for veterans and Jake Yetterberg, CSA their dependents or caregivers. Sign up for this During this class we will learn: class to learn more about the resources available • How to buy long term care insurance to you. that will keep you out of a nursing Location: Oasis at The Meadows home. • What the pandemic taught us about Monday Jul 26 long term care, different care settings, Free 1:00-2:30 and what type of insurance you should own. • Why company strength is more GIVE FOR THE FUTURE important than ever when choosing a policy. • Unique ways to cover long term care without throwing your money away on expensive premiums you will never see again. • How low interest rates and volatile markets affect your long term care policy. • How the Pension Protection Act Making a gift is easy. added some unique coverages with Through your will or estate plan you better protection. can meet the needs of your loved ones • What are your rights if your premiums and also leave a legacy to Oasis went up on your existing LTC policy - by supporting the programs you love. and what NOT to do. Location: Oasis at The Meadows Call Oasis at (210) 236-5954 for more information. Tuesday Jul 20 Fee: $6 6:00-7:30 Thank you for considering the ultimate gift - a gift that is your legacy.

36 www.oasisnet.org/San-Antonio-TX SUMMER 2021 164 Cooking with Summer 167 Living with Vegetables Urban Wildlife San Antonio Food Bank

Robert Burns, Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation CONSUMER INTEREST Summertime provides an abundance of fresh Learn why wildlife often seek food and vegetables. With so many fresh and delicious shelter in areas highly populated by veggies available, there is no end to the nutritious humans, and how to peacefully coexist recipes you can make this summer. Come enjoy a with and appreciate urban wildlife by using cooking demonstration using these vegetables by humane repel and deter techniques. the San Antonio Food Bank. Location: Oasis at The Meadows Location: Oasis at The Meadows Thursday Aug 5 Monday Jul 26 Fee: $4 1:00-2:30 Free 10:00-11:30

168 Disaster Preparedness for Seniors Mary Masterson, 165 To Probate or Not to Probate Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Carol Bertsch, Attorney at Law Do you have supplies, medications and other necessities in the case of a natural What is probate and why do some people tell you disaster, such as a flood or tornado? You to stay away from it? Have no fear! Elder Law will learn what you need and how to store Attorney, Carol Bertsch, turns your questions into it in this informative class. answers by explaining the reason Texas probate exists and how you can make the process of Location: Oasis at The Meadows distributing your possessions as easy as possible. Monday Aug 9 Location: Oasis at The Meadows Free 10:00-11:30 Tuesday Jul 27 Fee: $6 6:00-7:30 169 All About Medicare Bexar Area Agency on Aging If you want to learn more about Medicare 166 Beginners Guide to Genealogy and Medicaid-related services, this is the Deborah Countess, San Antonio Public Library class for you. We will help you understand parts A, B and C (Medicare Advantage This class will focus on how to start uncovering Plans), part D (Prescription Drug Plans) your family history and the types of records that and Medicare Supplement Policies (Medigap are most useful to a beginning genealogist. Birth, Insurance). We will also cover the federal marriage and death records will be discussed, with Medicare Savings Program, and the an emphasis on utilizing federal census records. Medicare Patrol/financial exploitation. Location: Oasis at The Meadows Location: Oasis at The Meadows Wednesday Jul 28 Wednesday Aug 11 Fee: $6 1:00-2:30 Free 10:00-11:30 SUMMER 2021 www.oasisnet.org/San-Antonio-TX 37 170 Cooking for 1 or 2 172 Outsmart the Scammers San Antonio Food Bank Sandy Blanton Sometimes, cooking for one or two may Do you know how to recognize a scam? Is your seem like it's not worth the trouble, but identity safe? Do you know the techniques that homemade meals usually are more ID scammers use? Come learn how to recognize nutritious, better tasting and more the signs of scammers and how to protect your economical, compared with restaurant identity. This class does not address internet scams. meals. A representative from the Location: Oasis at The Meadows San Antonio Food Bank will provide a cooking demonstration highlighting how Tuesday Aug 17 to cook for one or two. Free 10:00-11:30 Location: Oasis at The Meadows Thursday Aug 12 CONSUMER INTEREST Free 1:00-2:30 173 When My Spouse Dies Carol Bertsch, Attorney at Law 171 Adult Protective Services: During this class you will learn about all legal Working for You issues and paperwork that is connected with the Lisa Senteno, Adult Protective Services death of a spouse. Location: Oasis at The Meadows Learn how this agency is helping older adults by investigating abuse, neglect, and Wednesday Aug 18 exploitation and connecting victims with Fee: $6 10:00-11:30 short-term help with shelter, home repairs, food, transportation, managing money, medical care, home healthcare services, and mental health services. 174 Traveling on Today's Train Location: Oasis at The Meadows Bruce Ashton Monday Aug 16 During this course you will discover the joys of a Free 10:00-11:30 relaxing experience as you explore the country by train. We will review where you can go on Amtrak from San Antonio, examples of sights you can see, OASIS VOLUNTEER equipment available, services offered, how to make reservations, and more. OPPORTUNITIES Location: Oasis at The Meadows • Office Staff Wednesday Aug 18 • Special Events Fee: $5 1:00-2:30 • Calling Committee • Curriculum Committee • Exercise Instructors • Tutoring • Health Fairs and More Call (210) 236-5954 for more information

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175 How to Use Zoom 177 Guide to Online Safety- Megan Merriman, MPH Part 1 This hands-on class will provide you with the Thalia Williams basics on how to participate in Zoom meetings on your laptop or mobile device. We will discuss the The Internet is a wonderful place to basics of joining a meeting and more advanced communicate, socialize and enjoy the actions like adding a virtual background. Please boundless entertainment. But with that bring to class the device you use to join zoom comes risks. If you use the internet or have a meetings. Laptops or mobile devices only. smartphone, then you will be targeted by Location: Oasis at The Meadows cybercriminals. You can be a victim even if you don't use the internet. During part one Thursday May 20 of this course we will cover topics such as Free 10:00-11:30 dangerous links, fake website addresses, safe browsers and sites, romance scams, phishing, email safety and robocalls. 176 Ten Fun Things to Location: Oasis at The Meadows Do With Your iPad Thursday Jun 3 Doris Slay-Barber Fee: $5 10:00-12:00 From watching TV to scoring a musical masterpiece, there are so many cool things that 178 Guide to Online Safety- you may not know you can do on your iPad. Come learn how to expand your entertainment Part 2 and fun on this awesome device! Students are Thalia Williams encouraged to bring their iPad to class. This class The Internet is a wonderful place to is for Apple products only. communicate, socialize and enjoy the Location: Oasis at The Meadows boundless entertainment. But with that Wednesday May 26 comes risks. If you use the internet or have Fee: $10 10:00-12:00 a smartphone, then you will be targeted by cybercriminals. You can be a victim even if you don't use the internet. During part two of this course we will cover topics such as malware and viruses, social media and cybercrime, anti-virus software, password and password managers, two-factor ID and WiFi safety. Location: Oasis at The Meadows Tuesday Jul 13 Fee: $5 10:00-12:00

SUMMER 2021 www.oasisnet.org/San-Antonio-TX 39 179 Android Essentials 182 Alternatives to Cable Glenda Raichlen Marta Torres This course will teach you the basic skills of Are you interested in cutting the cord? This guide using your Android-based device including to cable TV alternatives will cover what you need initial setup, gestures, organizing apps and to know about dropping cable or satellite TV, and home screens, finding and installing useful still be able to watch all your favorite TV shows. apps, and using maps and camera functions. Location: Oasis at The Meadows It also covers using Gmail and Google Calendar. Book included in fee. Monday Jun 28 Fee: $9 1:00-3:00 Location: Oasis at The Meadows Wednesdays Jun 2-9

TECHNOLOGY 183 Windows 10 Fee: $20 10:00-12:00 Sharon Parson 180 iPad Basics New to Windows 10? This class will show you all the fundamental skills you need to find your way Doris Slay-Barber around Windows 10 including setting up your iPads are replacing security settings, downloading apps from the desktops and laptops Microsoft Store, manipulating windows, using for many people. Get voice commands with Cortana, surfing the web, a general overview and learn the basics adding a printer, and much more. Book is about popular apps that you can run on included in fee. your iPad. This is a basic starter course. Location: Oasis at The Meadows (This is not for Android tablets. Apple Thursday Jul 8-15 products only.) Students are encouraged to Fee: $20 1:00-3:00 bring their own iPad to class. Location: Oasis at The Meadows Tuesday Jun 8 Fee: $10 6:00-7:30

181 Everything iPad Carita DeVilbiss Learn everything you want to know about your iPad. This workshop is spread over four sessions with only a limited number DON’T of participants, so you will have input in deciding which items get extra attention. In addition to surfing the internet and MISS OUT checking mail, your iPad can video chat on the latest with loved ones across the country, record the voices of your loved ones, shoot videos, news from Oasis! take photos, play music, and much more. If you want to receive the latest information about Location: Oasis at The Meadows Oasis classes and events, give us permission to Tuesdays & Thursdays Jun 22-Jul 1 communicate with you through email. Fee: $40 1:00-3:00 Call us at (210) 236-5954 or stop by the front desk to make sure you have opted in to receive our emails.

40 www.oasisnet.org/San-Antonio-TX SUMMER 2021 184 Intro to iMovie 187 Intermediate iPhone Carita DeVilbiss Thalia Williams In this workshop, those of you who have either Now that you have a working knowledge an Apple iPad or an Apple computer (desktop or of your iPhone, you might want to take it

laptop) will have an opportunity to learn about a to the next level. Come learn more about the TECHNOLOGY wonderful creative program called iMovie. This is features and apps available to you. a hands-on workshop where we will explore the Location: Oasis at The Meadows basics of this powerful software program by Tuesday Aug 3 making your first movie. Since 2017, Apple has Fee: $10 1:00-3:00 been providing iMovie (along with Pages, Numbers, Keynote and GarageBand) Apple for free access to all Apple users. Come join us and have fun giving it a try. Location: Oasis at The Meadows Tuesdays & Thursdays Jul 20-29 Fee: $40 10:00-12:00

185 All About What'sApp 188 Using Passwords Glenda Raichlen and Two-Factor ID Find out all about What'sApp, how to Glenda Raichlen use it, its features, and the social connection This class will discuss using passwords it provides you to stay in touch with family and two-factor ID for additional security. and friends. Two-Factor Authentication, commonly Location: Oasis at The Meadows referred to as 2FA, is a feature that adds an additional "factor" to your normal login Wednesday Jul 21 procedure to verify your identity. Fee: $9 1:00-3:00 Location: Oasis at The Meadows Wednesday Aug 4 186 YouTube Fee: $10 1:00-3:00 Marta Torres 189 Streaming YouTube is a video- Marta Torres sharing website, on Streaming has become the new way to watch which users can upload, TV, movies and listen to music. Learn about view and share videos. the different ways you can stream media and YouTube uses technology to display a wide variety how to do it. of user-generated video content, including movie clips, TV clips and music videos, as well as Location: Oasis at The Meadows amateur content such as video blogging, short Tuesday Aug 10 original videos, and educational videos. Find out Fee: $9 10:00-12:00 how you can use YouTube. Location: Oasis at The Meadows Tuesday Jul 27 Fee: $9 10:00-12:00

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190 Do Your Paperwork Now 193 Basic Nutrition Carol Bertsch, Attorney at Law and Healthy Elder Law Attorney, Carol Bertsch, will Eating for discuss all legal issues and paperwork that you Older Adults should have before you become terminally ill or you pass away so that your family knows Chelsea Carriker, MPH, CHES OUTREACH exactly what to do. Proper nutrition is important at any age and plays Thursday May 13 an essential part in keeping us happy and healthy. Free 10:00-11:30 In this class, we will discuss the basics of good nutrition, what healthy eating means and how we 191 Survey of the can incorporate healthy eating into our lives. Thursday Aug 19 French Revolution Free 10:00-11:30 Michael Cude, Ph.D., Schreiner University This course will provide a survey of the late-18th century French Revolution. The class will cover the main causes leading to the overthrow of the French monarchy, outline key events such as the fall of the Bastille, and overviews the evolution of the new constitutional monarchy into the reign of terror. It will conclude with a summary of the long-term impact of the French Revolution. Thursday Jun 10 Free 10:00-11:30

192 Healthy Living For Your Brain and Body Alzheimer's Association For centuries we've known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. Now scientists are able to provide insights into how to make lifestyle choices that may help keep your brain and body healthy as you age. Learn about research in the areas of diet, nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement and tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging. Thursday Jul 8 Free 10:00-11:30

42 www.oasisnet.org/San-Antonio-TX SUMMER 2021 The following classes are held at and are sponsored by: SOLEA AT ALAMO RANCH 11133 Westwood Loop

194 Improving Your Memory 197 Make Your

Craig Stimson Own OUTREACH Forgetting names, dates and other items? There is Greeting good news! This class will help you put memory Cards skills to work. Learn about memory processes, discover new techniques to improve memory, and Edith Stanley examine ways to maintain and boost memory skills. Show your friends and loved ones you care Thursday May 20 by creating your own hand-made greeting Free 2:00-3:30 cards and post cards. During this class you will learn how to make your own cards using 195 I Don't Need pens and watercolors. All supplies will be provided. Estate Planning, Do I? Thursday Aug 12 Carol Bertsch, Attorney at Law Free 2:00-3:30 "I don't have any money." "My spouse will get everything automatically anyway." "My kids will handle everything; they all get along." If those statements sound familiar, then you need estate planning! Your estate is possessions and more; you can save a lot of family heartache by making the decisions on who gets what with an estate plan. Elder law attorney Carol Bertsch explains why and answers your questions. Thursday Jun 17 Free 2:00-3:30

196 Growing Cacti and Succulents Bexar County Master Gardeners Growing cacti and other succulent plants can be an addictive pastime! In this class you will learn the differences between cacti and succulents and how to care for them both indoors and outdoors. Thursday Jul 15 Free 2:00-3:30

SUMMER 2021 www.oasisnet.org/San-Antonio-TX 43 198 Historic Beauty: NEW 199 Village People! Mission Espada A Tour of the La Villita and Public Art Historic District Bruce Martin, Bill Perryman, M.Ed., Certified Professional Tour Guide Certified Professional Tour Guide This comfortable, morning walk will The mention of La Villita ignites visions of that highlight beautiful Mission San Francisco annual Fiesta event called Night in Old San de la Espada (aka Mission Espada) and the Antonio (NIOSA)! Yet, do you know the origins dramatic Arbol de la Vida sculpture nearby. of this village? What dramatic event happened Mission Espada is the smallest and here in 1819? Where did the residents of southernmost of the five Spanish missions La Villita originate? Why were early 20th century which compose the UNESCO World businessmen rushing to La Villita to a certain WALKING TOURS WALKING Heritage Site - many in San Antonio house? What was Widow Womble really up to? consider this their most favorite mission. What happened when Mayor Maury Maverick We will also visit the impressive public stumbled into La Villita in the 1930s? artwork by Margarita Cabrera. Her Bill Perryman will answer these questions and "Tree of Life" sculpture effectively connects many more during a lively and engaging tour of our community's cultural roots through the La Villita Historic District! Tour includes handmade iconic imagery that is a delight Listen Audio Technology for the listening ease to experience. We will meet in the parking and social distancing of each tour guest. Tour lot at 10328 Espada Road. begins under the shade trees of Hemisfair Park Monday May 10 directly across the street from the Fairmount Fee: $25 10:00-11:30 Hotel at 401 South Alamo. Parking fees not included. Wednesday May 12 Fee: $25 9:00-11:00

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Walking tours do not meet at the Oasis center. Please check catalog for location.

44 www.oasisnet.org/San-Antonio-TX SUMMER 2021 200 National Museum 201 Inner Space Cavern- of the Pacific War- Georgetown Fredericksburg Do you like to explore? Come and join us and Immerse yourself in Pacific War history. The explore the Inner Space Cavern. The cavern National Museum of the Pacific War is the only was discovered in 1963 by the Texas Highway museum in the continental U.S. solely dedicated Department. A guide will lead us on a one- DAY TRIPS to telling the story of World War II in the Pacific. mile tour on a paved and lighted path to see This museum honors millions of Americans who the largest and most decorated rooms and stood for freedom and democracy to defeat the formations. It is mandatory that you wear enemy in World War II. The museum spans 6 comfortable closed toe walking shoes with acres and more than 55,000 square feet that good traction as some areas may be slippery. include the Admiral Nimitz Gallery, Canes may be used on the tour but walkers, George H. W. Bush Gallery, Pacific Combat tripods, food or drink may not be taken Zone, Plaza of Presidents, Japanese Garden of into the cave. Our next stop will be at the Peace and the Memorial Courtyard. Next stop Monument Cafe located on the historic will be for lunch at Andy's Grille. After lunch we square. After lunch we will meet our local will meet our step-on guide and do a bus tour of guide and experience a walking tour of the historic Fredericksburg. The step-on guide will attractions of Georgetown's historic give us an introduction to the rich history of the downtown square that is considered the old homes and buildings in the Historic District. "Most Beautiful Town Square in Texas." After Many of the homes are built with the native the walking tour there will be time for limestone of Gillespie County and a few log shopping. Cost includes motor coach cabins and homes using the German architecture transportation, lunch, admission fees and of fachwerk are still standing. We will also see the tips. This is an active tour. unique Sunday houses on the tour. Cost includes Friday Jul 9 motor coach transportation, lunch, admission Fee: $79 8:00-6:00 fees and tips. Wednesday Jun 9 Fee: $69 8:00-4:30

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SUMMER 2021 www.oasisnet.org/San-Antonio-TX 45 202 San Marcos Attractions 203 My Fair Lady at the Let's go on a glass bottom boat ride! During Majestic Theatre this fully guided tour, we will enjoy a glass My Fair Lady is a musical which is very witty. bottom boat ride and then do a self guided The dialogue is wonderful. The story begins as tour on the wetland boardwalk at the Henry Higgins makes a bet that he can transform Meadows Center. Our next stop will be a Eliza Doolittle into his idea of a "proper lady." delicious lunch at Grin's. After lunch, we will Before attending the theater we will have dinner make a stop at the Central Texas Wing of at Mamacita's. My Fair Lady has become the Commemorative Air Force Museum. It timeless because people connect with the is proud to be the home of the C-47 "That's message that what's inside matters. Boasting All Brother" which is the actual C-47 aircraft DAY TRIPS DAY such classic songs as "I Could Have Danced All that led the airborne invasion of Normandy, Night," "The Rain In Spain," "Wouldn't It It Be France on D-Day June 6, 1944. The Wing has Loverly" and "On The Street Where You Live." maintenance and restoration responsibility Cost includes motor coach transportation, for 6 other CAF aircraft plus a very rare Bell dinner, admission fees and tips. P-39Q "Aircobra," the B-25 Mitchell "Yellow Wednesday Sep 22 Rose," T-6 "Texas," C-45 " Expeditor," BT-13 Fee: $123 4:30-11:00 "Valiant" and the U-3A "Administrator." In addition, the hanger houses a museum with rare World War II artifacts and a library with over 3,400 books primarily directed toward military aviation. Cost includes motor coach transportation, lunch, admission fees and tips. Wednesday Aug 11 Fee: $74 8:30-5:30

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Day trips will depart from the corner of St. Cloud and McNeel. Parking is available at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Day Trips are Non-Refundable

46 www.oasisnet.org/San-Antonio-TX SUMMER 2021 333 Music Cities and Smoky Mountains October 11-18, 2021 This journey will have you humming and smiling long after you return home. Step back in time to the "Jazz Capital of the World" New Orleans! This soulful city abounds with rich history, mouthwatering Cajun and Creole cuisine and fun. Enjoy a tour of new Orleans including St. Charles Street and TRAVEL St. Louis Cemetary. We will have free time to shop and visit Mardi Gras World or the World War II Museum. We will also learn how to cook New Orleans Style at the New Orleans School of Cooking. Motor north through Alabama and on to Memphis, TN, "Birthplace of the Blues" and "Rock and Roll" music. We will stay two nights at the Graceland Hotel. Next morning we will tour Memphis including Beale Street, Sun Records Studio, Mud Island, Lorraine Hotel Civil Rights Museum, and the famous Peabody Hotel Duck March. Next we visit Graceland, the home of Elvis Presley and tour his home and see where Elvis and his family members are laid to rest. Drive east to Nashville, "Country Music Capital of the World." Enjoy a city tour and see Music Row, the Parthenon, the State Capitol and Ryman Auditorium. We will check into our hotel, have dinner and then go to the renowned "Grand Ole Opry" show. The next morning we will tour the impressive Country Music Hall of Fame and the historic RCA Studios before heading up into the Smoky Mountains for two nights in Pigeon Forge. We will travel to Asheville, NC to tour the spectacular Biltmore Estate. At 52,000 square feet, it is the largest private home in the country. We return to the hotel for dinner, followed by a great variety show at "Country Tonite." Enjoy a guided tour of Smoky Mountain National Park and transfer to the Knoxville airport for our flight home. Tour includes round-trip home pick-up, round trip airfare, bag fee, baggage handling, travel insurance, gratuities for tour manager, drivers and local guides. Deposit: $350/per person. Double: $3,774/per person. Single: $4,434. Final payment due July 19, 2021. Credit cards accepted. Make checks payable to AFC Vacations.

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