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SEE INSIDE for September/October In-Person & Online Classes Connecting the 50+ Community in San Diego County Engaging Socially & Intellectually | Staying Active & Fit | Investing in At-Risk Students | Empowering Low-Income Seniors

Join us! SanDiegoOasis.org We’re changing the way [email protected] Central | East | South County (619) 881-6262 people think about aging. North County (760) 796-6020 ABOUT SAN DIEGO OASIS San Diego Oasis is an award-winning nonprofit organization serving people 50+ throughout the San Diego region. Our mission is to promote successful aging through a three-fold approach: lifelong learning, healthy living and intergenerational community service.

Current Membership is 50,050. Membership is free. Class costs range from free to $20 per class. Program Highlights • Lifelong Learning: 3,000 classes annually at more than 30 physical locations and virtually • Healthy Living: ongoing workshops in fitness, dance, nutrition, life-style, and chronic disease management • Intergenerational Tutoring Program: Hundreds of trained volunteer tutors throughout 11 school districts helping at-risk children in grades K-4 build reading skills, self-esteem and positive attitudes toward learning. • Travel Program: day trips and extended trips are offered throughout the year. • Closing the Digital Divide: new tablets, personal training, internet, and free online classes are provided to low-income, home bound, isolated seniors who do not have any technology (650 tablets as of 7/2021). JOINING OASIS WHO CAN JOIN | Oasis is open to all people 50+ regardless of income, sex, race, religion or background.

REGISTRATION IS EASY | Register in person at an Oasis office, by phone or online atwww.SanDiegoOasis.org.

REGISTER ONLINE WITH MYOASIS | Register for classes by logging into your MyOasis account at www.SanDiegoOasis.org. If you don’t have a MyOasis account, you’ll need to create one by visiting the website, calling us at (619) 881-6262 or emailing us at [email protected].

AWARDS 2020: Public Health Champion award by the County of San Diego’s Covid19 Leadership 2019: Two Impact Awards: by the North San Diego Business Chamber and the Escondido Chamber 2018: NBC Universal Project Innovation Award for Technology Efforts with Older Adults 2017: Oasis Intergenerational Tutoring is named a Program of Distinction by Generations United

SOCIAL MEDIA LOOKING AHEAD facebook.com/sandiegoasis San Diego Oasis is coming to Rancho Bernardo in 2022! Be linkedin.com/company/san-diego-oasis sure to stay in touch as more twitter.com/OasisSanDiego details become available. youtube.com/user/SanDiegoOasis IN-PERSON CLASSES Grossmont Center | La Mesa (See Page 16 for Online Classes)

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102 | Beginning Beading With Really Crafty Nina Nina Hegyi, Artist and Instructor Wednesday, September 22 | 10:00 AM | $12 In this class you will create a one-of-a-kind beaded necklace and learn all the basic beading skills.

*104 | Crochet Made Simple Barbara Logan Wednesday, October 6 - 17 | 1:00 PM | $72 In this hands-on class, you will learn to crochet in the 112 | Making Kokedama (Moss Ball) round to make nesting bowls of various sizes. Hideko Edwards, HD Creations, Moss Based Arts and Crafts 105 | Doodle With Really Crafty Nina: Lettering Friday, October 1 | 1:00 PM | $45 Nina Hegyi, Artist and Instructor Kokedama is a form of Bonsai art, a ball of soil Monday, September 20 | 10:00 AM | $12 wrapped with moss. Come create your own. Following Nina’s easy step by step instructions, you will learn how to draw letters and make fun sayings. 117 | Oriental Brush Art with Chinese Ink & Watercolor Shinja Scheidnes, Watercolorist, Instructor 106 | Doodle With Really Crafty Nina: Cozy Coffee Shop Wednesday, Sept 29 - Oct 13 | 10:00 AM | $36 Monday, October 4 | 10:00 AM | $12 Using Chinese ink and watercolor, you will learn a Warm up from the fall chill and enjoy learning how to variety of techniques to create a beautiful work of art. doodle cozy coffee cup designs and cute tea kettles. 121 | Sew Your Own Lounge/Pajama Pants 107 | Doodle With Really Crafty Nina: Autumn Lyn Earl, Instructor Monday, October 18 | 10:00 AM | $12 Wednesday, September 22 | 1:00 PM | $12 Leaves, Trees, Scare Crows, Pumpkins and More! Develop your sewing skills while creating pajama Learn how to Doodle all things Fall. bottoms for yourself or your family.

108 | Fused Glass Suncatcher 115 | Succulent Topped Pumpkin Diana Griffin, Queenie Glass and Sass, Owner Muriel King, Succulent Designer and Owner of The Thursday, October 28 | 1:00 PM | $40 Perfect Plant Receive a piece of 6’’ square clear glass and already Friday, October 8 | 1:00 PM | $45 fused glass pieces to create your own suncatcher. Create a succulent topped pumpkin, a Fall accent with a whimsical flair to enjoy for several months. 110 | How to Create a Digital Photo Book Amy O’Connor, Director of San Diego Oasis 122 | Suncatcher/Wind Ornament Operations & Volunteer Programs Diana Griffin, Queenie Glass and Sass, Owner Thursday, September 16 - 23 | 1:00 PM | $24 Thursday, September 30 | 1:00 PM | $40 Create a photo book using digital photos and Choose pieces of pre-drilled glass, beads, and Kauai Shutterfly.com to create a cherished memory. driftwood and make a one of a kind ornament.

*Multi-session class; fee includes all sessions – 3 – www.SanDiegoOasis.org | (619) 881-6262 BUSINESS • FINANCE • LEGAL

431 | Aging In Place – The New Buzz Phrase Julie Derry, MBA, Certified Sr Advisor Kie Copenhaver, MA, RHIA, RCFE, Certified Sr Advisor Tuesday, October 12 | 3:00 PM | FREE Learn what you can do in your current living environment to make it more safe, comfortable and livable as you age.

430 | Critical Documents: What If I Do? And What If I Don’t? Julie Derry, MBA, Certified Sr Advisor Kie Copenhaver, MA, RHIA, RCFE, Certified Sr Advisor Tuesday, September 14 | 3:00 PM | FREE 123 | Watercolor Hangout with Eddie Omens Discover what critical documents you should have on Eddie Omens, Artist file in case of an unexpected event or emergency. Monday, September 13 | 10:00 AM | $12 Using basic watercolor and ink techniques, Eddie will 140 | Do I Have Enough to Retire? show you how to create a stunning work of art. Lisa Claycomb, JD, CLTC, CFP® Wednesday, September 29 | 1:00 PM | $12 124 | Watercolor Hangout with Eddie Omens Learn how to put the pieces to your retirement puzzle Monday, September 27 | 10:00 AM | $12 in place so when you retire, you’ll have enough. 125 | Watercolor Hangout with Eddie Omens Monday, October 11 | 10:00 AM | $12 141 | How Annuities Work Lisa Claycomb, JD, CLTC, CFP® 126 | Watercolor Hangout with Eddie Omens Friday, October 29 | 1:00 PM | $12 Monday, October 25 | 10:00 AM | $12 Learn about different kinds of annuities, how they work, and the pros and cons of each type.

*130 | Watercolor: Still Life with Tomatoes 142 | Investing 101 Linda Mullen, Watercolorist Barbara Norman, CFP®, ChFC® CDFA®, CEO Thursday & Friday, Sept 23 & 24 |10:00 AM | $24 of Sage Path Solutions, The Women’s Financial In this two-day class, learn to paint red tomatoes in Academy Founder sunlight, with highlights to look bright and shiny. Tuesday, October 5 | 1:00 PM | $12 In this class we demystify the basics of stocks, bonds, *131 | Watercolor: Let’s Paint Glass mutual funds, ETF’s, investment fees and more. Linda Mullen, Watercolorist Thursday & Friday, Oct 7 & 8 | 10:00 AM | $24 143 | Life Meets Money: In this two-day class, learn the tricks of transparency A Financial Life Planning Workshop and colorful cast shadows to make a finished painting. Barbara Norman, CFP®, ChFC® CDFA®, CEO of Sage Path Solutions, The Women’s Financial Academy Founder For full descriptions Tuesday, September 14 | 1:00 PM | $12 of each class, visit the This interactive class takes you through exercises and website and search by class a thought process that will help you get to the heart of your priorities and set meaningful goals. number, title, or instructor.

*Multi-session class; fee includes all sessions – 4 – 144 | Planning for Long-Term Care Anthony Camara, FIC, MBA EXERCISE • DANCE Tuesday, October 12 | 1:00 PM | $5 Learn what long term care is and isn’t, have an extended care strategy and how to start the process. *155 | Better Balance: Free From Falls Russell Rowe, MS, Exercise Physiology 146 | Social Security Friday, Sept 10 - Oct 1 | 10:45 AM | $40 Anthony Camara, FIC, MBA If you have poor to average balance, this class of Tuesday, September 21 | 1:00 PM | $5 balance training is intended to improve your systems. When should you apply for social security? How can you maximize benefits? How will it affect your spouse? *156 | Better Balance: Free From Falls Friday, October 8 - 29 | 10:45 AM | $40 147 | Thrivent One-on-One Anthony Camara, FIC, MBA Friday, September 24 | 10:00 AM | FREE *159 | Bone-Building Fitness Make an appointment for a free, 30 minute, one-on- Russell Rowe, MS, Exercise Physiology one confidential financial consult, no strings attached. Friday, September 10 - October 1 | 12:00 PM | $40 Class is a mix of balance training, resistance bands, 148 | Thrivent One-on-One core stabilization, and weights to build stronger bones. Friday, October 29 | 10:00 AM | FREE *160 | Bone-Building Fitness Friday, October 8 - 29 | 12:00 PM | $40

150 | Understanding Senior Residential Care Options *163 | Bone-Building Fitness Virginia Renker MPH, CSA, Certified Senior Advisor Monday, September 13 - 27 | 12:00 PM | $30 Residential Options for Seniors and the Elderly Tuesday, September 7 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | FREE *164 | Bone-Building Fitness Come hear about senior living facilities available in Monday, October 4 - 25 | 12:00 PM | $40 San Diego and the different levels of service provided. *175 | Essentrics, Classical Stretch ® 151 | Understanding Senior Residential Care Options Susan Hahn, Certified Essentrics Instructor Thursday, September 9 Monday, October 4 - 25 | 9:30 AM | $40 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | FREE A non-impact full body dynamic stretch workout/ technique that works through the muscle chains. 152 | Your Family Binder: A Survival Kit for Your Heirs Barbara Norman, CFP®, ChFC® CDFA®, CEO *182 | International Folk Dancing of Sage Path Solutions, The Women’s Financial Martha Awdziewicz, Folk Dance Group Academy Founder Wednesday, September 8 - 29 | 9:30 AM | $24 Tuesday, October 26 | 1:00 PM | $12 This class focuses primarily on traditional dances from Learn how to create and maintain a Family Binder that Eastern Europe, including Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia. gives your family/agent the crucial information. 183 | International Folk Dancing Wednesday, October 6 - 27 | 9:30 AM | $18

– 5 – www.SanDiegoOasis.org | (619) 881-6262 *186 | Line Dancing and Beyond: Improver 191 | Personal Training: At Your Level Lois Spaulding Elinor Smith, Certified Personal Trainer Thursday, September 9 - 30 | 12:00 PM | $40 Tuesday, September 7 | 1:15 PM | $90 Let’s take line dancing to the next level. Dances include Want to get moving but don’t know how to start? swing, cha cha, rumba, waltz, and many more. Join Elinor for a one hour one-on-one personal training session. See below for more dates. 189 | NeuroMovement® - Moves for a Flexible Spine Margie Murnan, NeuroMovement® Practitioner 192 | Personal Training: At Your Level Friday, September 17 | 1:30 PM | $25 Thursday, September 9 | 1:15 PM | $90 Get outcomes with these neuromovement® techniques that help you reduce pain and move with less effort. 193 | Personal Training: At Your Level Tuesday, September 14 | 1:15 PM | $90 190 | NeuroMovement®: Walking and Balance Fundamentals 194 | Personal Training: At Your Level Margie Murnan, NeuroMovement® Practitioner Thursday, September 16 | 1:15 PM | $90 Friday, October 15 | 1:30 PM | $25 Learn principles of how your skeleton relates to 195 | Personal Training: At Your Level gravity. Develop skills that reduce chances of falling. Tuesday, September 21 | 1:15 PM | $90

196 | Personal Training: At Your Level Thursday, September 23 | 1:15 PM | $90

197 | Personal Training: At Your Level Tuesday, September 28 | 1:15 PM | $90

198 | Personal Training: At Your Level Thursday, September 30 | 1:15 PM | $90

199 | Personal Training: At Your Level Tuesday, October 5 | 1:15 PM | $90

200 | Personal Training: At Your Level Thursday, October 7 | 1:15 PM | $90

201 | Personal Training: At Your Level Tuesday, October 12 | 1:15 PM | $90

202 | Personal Training: At Your Level Thursday, October 14 | 1:15 PM | $90 YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! 203 | Personal Training: At Your Level Help older adults throughout San Diego County Tuesday, October 26 | 1:15 PM | $90 conquer the challenges of today’s technology by supporting our Digital Divide program. 204 | Personal Training: At Your Level Contact [email protected] Thursday, October 28 | 1:15 PM | $90

*Multi-session class; fee includes all sessions – 6 – *205 | Progressive Strength, Balance & Flexibility Training Elinor Smith, Group Exercise Instructor Tuesday, September 7 - 28 | 9:30 AM | $40 Begin with an aerobic warm-up, then strength training exercises, all followed by cool down stretches.

*206 | Progressive Strength, Balance & Flexibility Training Tuesday, October 5 - 26 | 9:30 AM | $30

*209 | Progressive Strength, Balance & Flexibility Training Thursday, September 9 - 30 | 9:30 AM | $40

*210 | Progressive Strength, Balance & Flexibility Training Thursday, October 7 - 28 | 9:30 AM | $30

*213 | Restorative Chair Yoga *229 | Zumba Gold Julia Doughty, MFA and Certified HHP Laura Muto, Certified Zumba Instructor Friday, September 10 - October 1 | 9:30 AM | $40 Wednesday, September 8 - 29 | 12:00 PM | $40 Using a chair for support, learn deep breathing along This class is an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, with yoga exercises for flexibility and mobility. Latin-inspired, calorie-burning, dance fitness party. *214 | Restorative Chair Yoga *230 | Zumba Gold Friday, October 8 - 29 | 9:30 AM | $40 Wednesday, October 6 - 27 | 12:00 PM | $30

*217 | Soul Line Dancing *233 | Zumba Gold Monday, September 13 - 27 | 10:45 AM | $30 Ed Griffith, Verlosity Tuesday, September 7 - 28 | 10:45 AM | $40 In this energetic class, learn new and traditional line *234 | Zumba Gold dance steps set to Soul and R&B favorites. Monday, October 4 - 25 | 10:45 AM | $40

*218 | Soul Line Dancing Tuesday, October 5 - 26 | 10:45 AM | $30 You can make a difference! *221 | Soul Line Dancing - The Basics Ed Griffith, Verlosity Thursday, September 9 - 30 | 10:45 AM | $40 In this introduction class, learn new and traditional line dance steps set to Soul and R&B favorites.

*222 | Soul Line Dancing - The Basics Thursday, October 7 - 28 | 10:45 AM | $30 INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING? We have a place for you and a wide variety of fun ways you can get involved!

Email [email protected]. – 7 – HISTORY • HUMANITIES

251 | A Tour of Egypt and Jordan Philip R. Pryde, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus SDSU, Author, Lecturer Wednesday, September 15 | 10:00 AM | $12 Learn the unique characteristics and history of two Islamic countries in the Middle East.

254 | Andrew Jackson, America’s Original Populist President Blaine Davies, MA, Professor of U.S. History Monday, October 25 | 10:00 AM | $12 Learn about Andrew Jackson, hero of the Battle of New Orleans and our nation’s seventh President.

261 | Confucianism and its Art Gwenyth Mapes, Professor of Humanities Thursday, October 7 | 1:00 PM | $12 Learn about the multi-faceted life and legacy of the HEALTH philosopher Confucius. 262 | Current Events – September Rick LeVine, Attorney 312 | Probiotics and Prebiotics: Wednesday, September 22 | 1:00 PM | $12 The Care and Feeding of Germs That Keep Us Healthy Stay abreast of current affairs in this monthly objective Philip J. Goscienski, M.D. analysis and discussion of hot topics. Monday, September 20 | 1:00 PM | $12 What is the role of beneficial bacteria in gut heath 263 | Current Events – October and immunity? Wednesday, October 27 | 1:00 PM | $12

243 | Ready to Improve Your Health? 272 | Dwight Eisenhower: Elinor Smith, Group Exercise Instructor & Certified Soldier, Statesman, Patriot Personal Trainer Blaine Davies, MA, Professor of U.S. History Wednesday, September 8 | 1:00 PM | FREE Monday, September 27 | 10:00 AM | $12 Different approaches to fitness and benefits will be Trace the early life and eventual vicissitudes of Dwight discussed. Eisenhower’s two-term presidency.

339 | The True Mediterranean Diet 273 | Early Christianity in a Pagan World Philip J. Goscienski, M.D. Frank Newton, Ph.D. Monday, October 18 | 1:00 PM | $12 Wednesday, September 22 | 10:00 AM | $12 Learn why the dwellers of the Mediterranean area are Explore the dynamic forces between paganism and among the world’s healthiest and how you can follow early Christianity. their example. 279 | Frida Kahlo’s Art Gwenyth Mapes, Professor of Humanities Thursday, September 30 | 1:00 PM | $12 The life and art of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo.

*Multi-session class; fee includes all sessions – 8 – 299 | How to Think about “Weird Things” 309 | Manzanar: The Relocation of 120,000 Matthew Wion, Ph.D. Japanese Americans During WWII Friday, October 8 | 11:00 AM | $12 Rudy Shappee, U.S. Navy Veteran, Local Historian Use the tools of good critical thinking and empirical Thursday, October 14 | 1:00 PM | $12 analysis to examine encounters with the supernatural The relocation of Japanese-American citizens to and paranormal. Manzanar War Relocation Center during WWII and their lives are the topics presented. 301 | Islam and its Art and Architecture Gwenyth Mapes, Professor of Humanities 311 | Poland, Hungary and Cuba: Cold War Hot Spots Thursday, October 28 | 1:00 PM | $12 Rudy Shappee, U.S. Navy Veteran, Local Historian Muhammed’s life and Islam’s lasting influence on art Thursday, September 16 | 1:00 PM | $12 and architecture. Cold War politics from 1956 to 1962 in Eastern Europe and Cuba. 302 | Islam and the West Matthew Wion, Ph.D. 316 | Resurrection in the Hebrew Bible and Beyond Friday, September 24 | 11:00 AM | $12 Rabbi Michael Mayersohn The presenter will demystify the Islamic religion and Wednesday, October 6 | 10:00 AM | $12 the relationship between Islam and the West, from the The origin of the idea of resurrection in the Hebrew middle ages to the present. Bible, beliefs and expectations.

303 | It’s a Wonderful Life: 317 | Roman Catholicism and the Deposit of Faith The Hero’s Journey of George Bailey Gregory Buckles, BA, MA, Professor of Philosophy Peter Bolland, MA, Professor of Philosophy and Thursday, September 23 | 1:00 PM | $12 Humanities at Southwestern College A summary of the Roman Catholic faith highlighting Tuesday, September 14 | 10:00 AM | $15 eminent writings from the past and present. Frank Capra’s immortal Hollywood classic takes us on a hero’s journey sure to spark our own. 324 | The Axial Age (700-300 B.C.E.): The Era of Socrates, Confucius, & Buddha 304 | Joan of Arc: Contradictions of Female Heroism Frank Newton, Ph.D. Oliva M. Espín, Ph.D. Thursday, October 14 | 10:00 AM | $12 Monday, September 20 | 10:00 AM | $12 Delving into this amazing era, we’ll explore why so Who was Joan of Arc? Learn more about this many great philosophers and religions arose during historical figure and a symbol of female heroism. this pivotal moment in time.

305 | Karen Horney 335 | The Nation’s Library: The Library of Congress Oliva M. Espín, Ph.D. Vincent Rossi, Historian & Author, Monday, October 11 | 10:00 AM | $12 Co-Owner Story Seekers Learn about Karen Horney, a German psychoanalyst Friday, October 22 | 11:00 AM | $12 who practiced in the US and is credited with founding Learn more about the Library of Congress, what they feminist psychology. choose to preserve and why.

308 | Lost Towns of San Diego County 336 | The Perennial Philosophy Vincent Rossi, Historian & Author, Peter Bolland, MA, Professor of Philosophy and Co-Owner Story Seekers Humanities at Southwestern College Thursday, September 30 | 10:00 AM | $12 Tuesday, October 26 | 10:00 AM | $15 Discover lost San Diego County towns through old We will search across cultures and through the centuries maps, photos and stories of daily life. for evidence that a perennial philosophy exists.

– 9 – www.SanDiegoOasis.org | (619) 881-6262 338 | The Roman Catholic Tradition: The Holy Women Gregory Buckles, BA, MA, Professor of Philosophy LANGUAGE Monday, October 4 | 1:00 PM | $12 The lecture provides an overview of some of the most influential women of the Catholic Faith including their *354 | Advanced Spanish sayings and writings. Gladis Jiménez González Friday, Sept 17 - Oct 29 | 1:00 PM | $84 341 | The Wisdom of Kabbalah We’ll focus on reflexive verbs, subjunctive, past tenses, Peter Bolland, MA, Professor of Philosophy and and conversation skills. Humanities at Southwestern College Tuesday, October 12 | 10:00 AM | $15 *356 | Beginning French The tradition of Kabbalah runs like a rich vein of Danielle Violette Deaton gold through the ground of Judaism from its ancient Monday, Sept 13 - Oct 25 | 10:00 AM | $84 beginnings to the present. Beginning French for learning practical words, phrases and general information. 343 | The World Happiness Report: 2019 vs. 2020 Nadine Bopp, BA, Ecology, MLA, Landscape *359 | Beginning Spanish II Architecture, Columbia College Part-Time Faculty Gladis Jiménez González Monday, October 25 | 1:00 PM | $12 Wednesday, Sept 9 - Oct 27 | 11:30 AM | $72 This class will examine the history of national We will continue with the present tense using irregular happiness studies, review the 2019 findings and verbs, grammar and vocabulary. compare the results against the 2020 findings. 348 | Wisdom and Whimsy - The Daoism of Zhuangzi *363 | French Literature and Discussion: Level 1 Danielle Violette Deaton Peter Bolland, MA, Professor of Philosophy and Monday, Sept13 - Oct 25 | 11:30 AM | $84 Humanities at Southwestern College This class will place emphasis on building advanced Tuesday, September 28 | 10:00 AM | $15 vocabulary and developing conversational skills. Like messages in a bottle, the whimsical, provocative, and insightful wisdom tales of Zhunagzi awaken us to the miraculous nature of our own imperfect lives. *365 | French Literature and Discussion: Level 2 Danielle Violette Deaton 349 | Witches: Villains or Feminist Icons? Monday, Sept 13 - Oct 25 | 1:00 PM | $84 Sydney Folsom, MA, Communication & Gender Studies Intended for advanced students, we will place emphasis Wednesday, October 27 | 1:00 PM | $12 on discussion of French history and literature. This lecture will investigate literary, theatrical, and cinematic representations of the witch. *367 | Intermediate Spanish I Gladis Jiménez González 352 | World Fairs: History & Future of Global Expos Wednesday, Sept 15 - Oct 27 | 1:00 PM | $72 Nadine Bopp, BA, Ecology, MLA, Landscape We will learn direct and indirect objects, pronouns, Architecture, Columbia College Part-Time Faculty and reflexive verbs. Tuesday, September 28 | 1:00 PM | $12 Learn about the history of these international gatherings *369 | Intermediate Spanish II and look at how they might change in the future. Thursday, Sept 16 - Oct 28 | 11:30 AM | $72 The focus is on learning reflexive verbs, subjunctive and past tense. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for weekly Instructor *371 | Intermediate Spanish III Previews of upcoming classes: Thursday, Sept 16 - Oct 28 | 1:00 PM | $72 This class will continue building vocabulary, tense, as youtube.com/user/SanDiegoOasis well as introductory conversation.

*Multi-session class; fee includes all sessions – 10 – *373 | Italian for Conversation Paula Matthews, MA, Italian Language & Literature; Mesa College and USD Italian Language Professor Monday, Sept 13 - Oct 25 | 10:00 AM | $84 Practice your Italian by exploring what Italy did during the pandemic.

*375 | Italian for Travelers I Paula Matthews, MA, Italian Language & Literature; Mesa College and USD Italian Language Professor Monday, Sept 13 - Oct 25 | 12:00 PM | $84 An introduction to the beautiful and culturally rich Italian language.

LITERATURE

*377 | Chronicles: Sagas, Tall Tales, and Nonsense Irene A. Márquez, Wordsmith, Mentor, Founder and PERSONAL ENRICHMENT former Executive Director of Los Bilingual Writers Tuesday, September 21 - October 12 | 1:00 PM | $48 Learn storytelling techniques and plot devices that will captivate readers for the story you want to write. *381 | Grief Support Group (In-Person) Rolandas Kausas *378 | Chronicles: Sagas, Tall Tales, and Nonsense Wednesday, Sept 1 - Dec 15 | 10:30 AM | FREE Understand the symptoms of grief, what you might Tuesday, October 26 - November 16 | 1:00 PM | $48 experience and how to respond to it. *379 | Intermediate Poetry Workshop *383 | Men’s Forum Seretta Martin, MFA, Poet, Founding Editor of Blue Walter Talley, Facilitator Vortex Publishers, Managing Editor of the San Diego Wednesday, Sept 8 - Dec 8 | 10:00 AM | $48 Poetry Annual Join this men’s group where contemporary and Thursday, Sept 16 - Dec 16 | 10:00 AM | FREE thought-provoking issues are discussed. For men only. Grow as a poet by sharing your poetry and getting helpful feedback. *384 | Retirement YOUR Way: A Discussion Group/Workshop Virginia B. Berger, MA, Certified Professional Coach Monday, Sept 27 - Nov 1 | 1:00 PM | $72 Stay up-to-date on all We’ll explore the important lifestyle changes in retirement as we create a roadmap to make the things Oasis by signing transition clearer. up for our weekly email featuring upcoming classes, 427 | Safe Travels & Destinations with AFC Vacations announcements, resources, and AFC Vacations Friday, September 10 | 11:00 AM | FREE more. Visit the website and click Join Will Reece from AFC Vacations for an informative on the Newsletter feature box. presentation and travel show.

– 11 – www.SanDiegoOasis.org | (619) 881-6262 396 | Conquering Your iPhone - Part III Jacki Montierth, Founder of Wiseboomer.Com Friday, September 24 | 10:00 AM | $12 Take your iPhone skills further with iCloud management, useful apps, etc.

397 | Conquering Your iPhone - Part III Monday, October 11 | 10:00 AM | $12

398 | Conquering Your iPhone - Part III Friday, October 29 | 10:00 AM | $12

405 | Cox Presents: The World of Google, Part I Overview, Tools, and Email Jacki Montierth, Founder of Wiseboomer.Com Friday, October 1 | 11:00 AM | $5 Google, a search engine and a source for products that can simplify your journey in this digital world. TECHNOLOGY 406 | Cox Presents: The World of Google, Part II Google Drive, Google Documents 390 | Conquering Your iPhone - Part I Jacki Montierth, Founder of Wiseboomer.Com Jacki Montierth, Founder of Wiseboomer.Com Monday, October 4 | 11:00 AM | $5 Friday, September 17 | 10:00 AM | $12 Expand your Google World with Google Drive and all Expand your ability to use you iPhone filling in the the tools that come with it. gaps in your knowledge. 409 | Cox Presents: Welcome Back to the Future 391 | Conquering Your iPhone - Part I Jacki Montierth, Founder of Wiseboomer.Com Monday, September 27 | 10:00 AM | $12 Monday, September 13 | 10:00 AM | $5 Peek into what the future holds and acquire 392 | Conquering Your iPhone - Part I suggestions and options to help you create an efficient Friday, October 15 | 10:00 AM | $12 and productive personal digital world.

393 | Conquering Your iPhone - Part II Jacki Montierth, Founder of Wiseboomer.Com THEATRE • MUSIC Monday, September 20 | 10:00 AM | $12 Improve your iPhone skills including GPS and camera capabilities. 419 | I’m Glad I’m Not Young Anymore David A. Dooley, Singer 394 | Conquering Your iPhone - Part II Wednesday, October 6 | 2:30 PM | $20 Friday, October 8 | 10:00 AM | $12 David Dooley’s cabaret show “I’m Glad I’m Not Young Anymore” celebrates the return of Oasis classes with 395 | Conquering Your iPhone - Part II songs from Broadway and popular music. Monday, October 25 | 10:00 AM| $12 422 | Music From The Movies Mike Chamberlin Wednesday, October 13 | 3:00 PM | $20 A wonderful afternoon of magical-musical entertainment and movie trivia.

*Multi-session class; fee includes all sessions – 12 – *639 | Zumba via Chair IN-PERSON CLASSES Lynn Morgan, Licensed Instructor Escondido Senior Center Tuesday, September 7 - 28 | 3:45 PM | $32 *640 | Tai Chi Chuan: Early Risers Pat Griffith, Sifu Tuesday, October 5 - 26 | 7:30 AM | $32 EXERCISE • DANCE *641 | Tai Chi Chuan: Early Risers Friday, October 1 - 29 | 7:30 AM | $40 *630 | Tai Chi Chuan: Early Risers Pat Griffith, Sifu *642 | Tai Chi Chuan: Beginning Tuesday, September 7 - 28 | 7:30 AM | $32 Pat Griffith, Sifu Thursday, October 7 - 28 | 3:00 PM | $32 *631 | Tai Chi Chuan: Early Risers Friday, September 3 - 24 | 7:30 AM | $32 *643 | Tai Chi Chuan: Advanced Pat Griffith, Sifu *632 | Tai Chi Chuan: Beginning Thursday, October 7 - 28 | 4:00 PM | $32 Pat Griffith, Sifu Thursday, September 2 - 30 | 3:00 PM | $40 *644 | Line Dancing: Beginners Carol C. Stroecker *633 | Tai Chi Chuan: Advanced Tuesday, October 5 - 26 | 11:00 AM | $32 Pat Griffith, Sifu Thursday, September 2 - 30 | 4:00 PM | $40 *645 | Line Dancing: Beginners Tuesday, October 5 - 26 | 1:00 PM | $32 *634 | Line Dancing: Beginners Carol C. Stroecker Tuesday, September 7 - 28 | 11:00 AM | $32 *646 | Better Balance with Stability Ball Traci Thys *635 | Line Dancing: Beginners Tuesday, October 5 - 26 | 12:00 PM | $24 Tuesday, September 7 - 28 | 1:00 PM | $32 *647 | Better Balance with Stability Ball Thursday, October 7 - 28 | 12:00 PM | $24 *636 | Better Balance with Stability Ball Traci Thys *648 | Chair Fitness Tuesday, September 7 - 28 | 12:00 PM | $24 Traci Thys Wednesday, October 6 - 27 | 12:00 PM | $24 *637 | Better Balance with Stability Ball Thursday, September 2 - 30 | 12:00 PM | $30 *649 | Zumba via Chair Lynn Morgan, Licensed Instructor *638 | Chair Fitness Tuesday, October 5 - 26 | 3:45 PM | $32 Traci Thys Wednesday, September 1 - 29 | 12:00 PM | $30 *659 | Zumba for Boomers Lynn Morgan, Licensed Instructor Wednesday, September 1 - 29 | 3:45 PM | $40

669 | Zumba for Boomers Wednesday, October 6 - 27 | 3:45 PM | $32

– 13 – www.SanDiegoOasis.org | (619) 881-6262 Join us for a New Season to sample Wednesday, September 1, 2021 | Virtual Event on YouTube

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San Diego Oasis | (619) 881-6262 East County | (760) 796-6020 North County | SanDiegoOasis.org We are pleased to announce that San Diego Oasis will be expanding into Rancho Bernardo in 2022!

We are excited to bring the same programming that our La Mesa location enjoys to our North County membership.

We’ll be sharing more details soon, but in the meantime, we encourage you to sign up Rancho Bernardo location for our weekly emails on our website to learn more in the coming in 2022! coming days.

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*167 | Chair Yoga Kerry Wilson, Yoga Instructor Thursday, September 9 - 30 | 2:30 PM | $40 Strength, flexibility and body awareness with chair for seated, standing and balance postures.

*168 | Chair Yoga Thursday, October 7 - 28 | 2:30 PM | $30

*171 | Chair Zumba with Lynn Lynn Morgan, Licensed Instructor Monday, September 13 - 27 | 3:45 PM | $30 Move to music, this class is for those who can’t stand for long periods of time or have balance issues.

*172 | Chair Zumba with Lynn 0NLINE CLASSES Monday, October 4 - 25 | 3:45 PM | $40 Via Zoom** (See Page 3 for In-Person Classes) *178 | Gentle Yoga Kerry Wilson, Yoga Instructor Tuesday, September 7 - 28 | 1:00 PM| $40 Learn to slowly flow from posture to posture or hold BUSINESS • FINANCE • LEGAL poses for longer length of time to increase flexibility.

*179 | Gentle Yoga 431 | Aging In Place – The New Buzz Phrase Tuesday, October 5 - 26 | 1:00 PM | $30 Julie Derry, MBA, Certified Sr Advisor Kie Copenhaver, MA, RHIA, RCFE, Certified Sr Advisor Tuesday, October 12 | 3:00 PM | FREE *225 | Tai Chi Chuan: Beginning Learn what you can do in your current living Pat Griffith, Sifu environment to make it more safe, comfortable and Monday, September 13 - 27 | 2:00 PM | $40 livable as you age. If you are a beginner, this class will improve balance, strength, flexibility, and peace of mind. 430 | Critical Documents: What If I Do? And What If I Don’t? *226 | Tai Chi Chuan: Beginning Julie Derry, MBA, Certified Sr Advisor Monday, October 4 - 25 | 2:00 PM | $40 Kie Copenhaver, MA, RHIA, RCFE, Certified Sr Advisor Tuesday, September 14 | 3:00 PM | FREE *237 | Zumba with Lynn for Boomers Ascertain the critical documents you may want to Lynn Morgan, Licensed Instructor have in case of an unexpected event or emergency. Saturday, September 11 - October 2 | 9:00 AM | $40 For everyone who enjoys dance: salsa, merengue, swing and cha-cha using Latin and Int’l music! *Multi-session class; fee includes all sessions **Zoom meeting information will be provided *238 | Zumba with Lynn for Boomers with your registration confirmation. You can Saturday, October 9 - October 30 | 9:00 AM | $40 join from any of your devices: computer, tablet or phone. – 16 – HEALTH HISTORY • HUMANITIES

473 | Eating the Rainbow 251 | A Tour of Egypt and Jordan Becky Hofseth, Certified Personal Trainer Philip R. Pryde, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus SDSU, and Health Coach Author, Lecturer Thursday, October 21 | 2:30 PM | FREE Wednesday, September 15 | 10:00 AM | $12 Eating a rainbow of colorful fruits and veggies Learn the unique characteristics and history of two and the benefits of low-impact exercises will be Islamic countries in the Middle East. presented. *252 | American Color 472 | How to Avoid Baby Boomer Blindness Henry George, Engineer, Archaeologist Geologist Philip J. Goscienski, M.D. Monday & Tuesday, Sept 27 -28 | 1:00 PM | $15 Thursday, September 16 | 2:30 PM | FREE This class presents an account of Critical Race Theory. Learn how to avoid or postpone the major causes of impaired vision that are usually blamed on aging. 253 | American Indians Lola Sparrowhawk, Award-Winning Author|Historian *241 | Meditation for Stress Relief & Health Monday, October 18 | 10:00 AM | $12 Melynnique Seabrook, M.A. This lecture traces the history of different tribes from Thursday, Sept 23 - Oct 14 | 1:00 PM | $40 before Columbus to present-day. Learn how to be present within yourself to release the stressful influences from outside. 254 | Andrew Jackson, America’s Original Populist President *242 | Meditation for Stress Relief & Health Blaine Davies, MA, Professor of U.S. History Thursday, Oct 28 - Nov 18 | 1:00 PM | $30 Monday, October 25 | 10:00 AM | $12 Learn about Andrew Jackson, hero of the Battle of 312 | Probiotics and Prebiotics: The Care and Feeding New Orleans and our nation’s seventh President. of Germs That Keep Us Healthy Philip J. Goscienski, M.D. 257 | Brain Power Monday, September 20 | 1:00 PM | $12 Larry Solomon, Ph.D. What is the role of beneficial bacteria in gut heath Wednesday, September 15 | 1:00 PM | $12 and immunity? The history of brain research and technological advances in its study will be presented. 339 | The True Mediterranean Diet Philip J. Goscienski, M.D. 258 | Chicano Artists Monday, October 18 | 1:00 PM | $12 Julia Fister, MA, Studio ACE Executive Director Learn why the dwellers of the Mediterranean area Tuesday, September 14 | 1:00 PM | $12 are among the world’s healthiest and how you can Learn precursors to Chicano artists and modern artists follow their example. in San Diego’s Chicano Park and Los Angeles.

259 | Chile: Dramatic Year of Change For full descriptions Naomi Daremblum, Montgomery College of each class, visit the Friday, September 24 | 10:30 AM | $18 Examine the flux in Chile’s present sociopolitical website and search by class climate. number, title, or instructor.

– 17 – www.SanDiegoOasis.org | (619) 881-6262 262 | Current Events - September 279 | Frida Kahlo’s Art Rick LeVine, Attorney Gwenyth Mapes, Professor of Humanities Wednesday, September 22 | 1:00 PM | $12 Thursday, September 30 | 1:00 PM | $12 Stay abreast of current affairs in this monthly The life and art of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. objective analysis and discussion of hot topics. 280 | Friday Reflections with Peter Bolland 263 | Current Events - October Peter Bolland, MA, Professor of Philosophy and Wednesday, October 27 | 1:00 PM | $12 Humanities at Southwestern College Friday, September 17 | 10:00 AM | $5 268 | Día de Los Muertos Let’s travel deeper to reveal the wisdom hidden just Julia Fister, MA, Studio ACE Executive Director beneath the surface of our everyday lives. Tuesday, October 12 | 1:00 PM | $12 Dig deep into the cultural significance and traditions 281 | Friday Reflections with Peter Bolland of the Day of the Dead. Friday, September 24 | 10:00 AM | $5

270 | Divided Nation, Divided Town 282 | Friday Reflections with Peter Bolland Emily Correll, Montgomery History Friday, October 1 | 10:00 AM | $5 Friday, September 17 | 10:30 AM | $12 Learn about abolitionist Dora Higgins and her 283 | Friday Reflections with Peter Bolland experiences during the Civil War. Friday, October 8| 10:00 AM | $5

272 | Dwight Eisenhower: 284 | Friday Reflections with Peter Bolland Soldier, Statesman, Patriot Friday, October 15 | 10:00 AM | $5 Blaine Davies, MA, Professor of U.S. History Monday, September 27 | 10:00 AM | $12 285 | Friday Reflections with Peter Bolland Trace the early life and eventual vicissitudes of Friday, October 22 | 10:00 AM | $5 Dwight Eisenhower’s two-term presidency. 286 | Friday Reflections with Peter Bolland 273 | Early Christianity in a Pagan World Friday, October 29 | 10:00 AM | $5 Frank Newton, Ph.D. Wednesday, September 22 | 10:00 AM | $12 *295 | Gustav Klimt Explore the dynamic forces between paganism and Aniko Makranczy, MFA early Christianity. Tuesday & Thursday, October 5 - 7 | 10:00 AM | $15 Let’s examine the varied works and influences on 277 | Female Blues Belters of the 1920s Austrian artist Gustav Klimt. Seth Kibel, Musician and Composer Thursday, October 28 | 10:30 AM | $18 298 | How Disneyland Imagineers Brought 3-D Explore the lives and music of several key figures, Animals & People to Life for the Enjoy including Mamie Smith, “Ma” Rainey, and Bessie James Keeline, Historian & Author Smith. Thursday, September 16 | 10:00 AM | $12 How innovations in Audio Animatronics brought 3-D 278 | First Men in Space characters to life in Disneyland. Mark Carlson, Historian & Author Wednesday, October 27 | 10:00 AM | $12 299 | How to Think About “Weird Things” Learn how a team of dedicated pioneers took the Matthew Wion, Ph.D. first steps off Earth and reached for the stars. Friday, October 8 | 11:00 AM | $12 Use the tools of good critical thinking and empirical analysis to examine encounters with the supernatural and paranormal.

*Multi-session class; fee includes all sessions – 18 – 300 | Is Voting a Right? Elaine Apter, Communications Chair, League of Women Voters Montgomery County Thursday, October 7 | 10:30 AM | $12 A brief history of the right to vote movements and current legislation and responses.

302 | Islam and the West Matthew Wion, Ph.D. Friday, September 24 | 11:00 AM | $12 The presenter will demystify the Islamic religion and the relationship between Islam and the West, from the middle ages to the present.

303 | It’s a Wonderful Life: The Hero’s Journey of George Bailey Peter Bolland, MA, Professor of Philosophy and Humanities at Southwestern College 311 | Poland, Hungary and Cuba: Cold War Hot Spots Tuesday, September 14 | 10:00 AM | $15 Rudy Shappee, U.S. Navy Veteran, Local Historian Frank Capra’s immortal Hollywood classic takes us Thursday, September 16 | 1:00 PM | $12 on a hero’s journey sure to spark our own. Cold War politics from 1956 to 1962 in Eastern Europe and Cuba. 304 | Joan of Arc: Contradictions of Female Heroism Oliva M. Espín, Ph.D. 313 | Protecting the Aging Brain Monday, September 20 | 10:00 AM | $12 Larry Solomon, Ph.D. Who was Joan of Arc? Learn more about this Wednesday, September 29 | 1:00 PM | $12 historical figure and a symbol of female heroism. We will look at the factors underlying the development of “cognitive reserve.” 305 | Karen Horney Oliva M. Espín, Ph.D. 316 | Resurrection in the Hebrew Bible and Beyond Monday, October 11 | 10:00 AM | $12 Rabbi Michael Mayersohn Learn about Karen Horney, a German psychoanalyst Wednesday, October 6 | 10:00 AM | $12 who practiced in the US and is credited with The origin of the idea of resurrection in the Hebrew founding feminist psychology. Bible, beliefs and expectations.

308 | Lost Towns of San Diego County 317 | Roman Catholicism and the Deposit of Faith Vincent Rossi, Historian & Author, Gregory Buckles, BA, MA, Professor of Philosophy Co-Owner Story Seekers Thursday, September 23 | 1:00 PM | $12 Thursday, September 30 | 10:00 AM | $12 A summary of the Roman Catholic faith highlighting Discover lost San Diego County towns through old eminent writings from the past and present. maps, photos and stories of daily life. *318 | Saturday Safaris: Evolution of Safaris 309 | Manzanar: The Relocation of 120,000 Leslie Nordby Japanese Americans During WWII Saturday, September 4 - 2 | 1:00 PM | $15 Discover African landscapes, flora and fauna Rudy Shappee, U.S. Navy Veteran, Local Historian through walking and photographic safaris. Thursday, October 14 | 1:00 PM | $12 The relocation of Japanese-American citizens to Manzanar War Relocation Center during WWII and *320 | Saturday Safaris: Walking and Photographic their lives are the topics presented. Saturday, October 2 - 30 | 1:00 PM | $15

– 19 – www.SanDiegoOasis.org | (619) 881-6262 326 | The Cult Phenomenon Larry Solomon, Ph.D. Friday, October 29 | 11:00 AM | $12 Everything about cults: The types, the leaders, who’s attracted to them, and their inner workings.

330 | The Hindenburg & the Age of the Giant Airship Mark Carlson, Historian & Author Wednesday, September 29 | 10:00 AM | $12 Learn the story of the huge behemoths that once dominated the skies.

*332 | The Industrial Revolution Henry George, Engineer, Archaeologist, Geologist Monday & Tuesday, Oct 11 - 12 | 1:00 PM | $15 Explore how the Industrial revolution began and how it transformed society.

333 | The Life of an Amah in 20th Century Colonial Hong Kong 475 | Spectres and Special Effects of Disneyland’s Antonia Barradas, Author of Once Upon an Amah Wednesday, October 13 | 1:00 PM | $12 Haunted Mansion Discover more about the domestic servants who James Keeline, Historian & Author raised generations of British, Portuguese and Wednesday, October 20 | 6:00 PM | FREE Chinese children in colonial Hong Kong. Disney’s Haunted Mansion, a culmination of artistry and technology that only Disney could achieve. 335 | The Nation’s Library: The Library of Congress Vincent Rossi, Historian & Author, 321 | Symbolism in Art Co-Owner Story Seekers Julia Fister, MA, Studio ACE Executive Director Friday, October 22 | 11:00 AM | $12 Wednesday, September 22 | 1:00 PM | $12 Learn more about the Library of Congress, what they Explore the representations of ideas, codes, and choose to preserve and why. symbols in art history. 336 | The Perennial Philosophy 324 | The Axial Age (700-300 B.C.E.) Peter Bolland, MA, Professor of Philosophy and Frank Newton, Ph.D. Humanities at Southwestern College Thursday, October 14 | 10:00 AM | $12 Tuesday, October 26 | 10:00 AM | $15 Delving into this amazing era, we’ll explore why so We’ll search across cultures and through the centuries many great philosophers and religions arose during for evidence that a perennial philosophy exists. this pivotal moment in time. 337 | The Psychology of Democracy 325 | The “Baltimore Plot” to Murder Lincoln Larry Solomon, Ph.D. Daniel Stashower, Author and Historian, and Scott Friday, October 15 | 11:00 AM | $12 Sedar, Actor A discussion of how national decision-making could Wednesday, October 13 | 10:30 AM | $18 become nondemocratic. NY Times best-selling author Daniel Stashower discusses the true story of the Baltimore Plot to murder Lincoln.

*Multi-session class; fee includes all sessions – 20 – 338 | The Roman Catholic Tradition: The Holy Women 347 | What Can Downton Abbey Teach Us About Gregory Buckles, BA, MA, Professor of Philosophy British History? Monday, October 4 | 1:00 PM | $12 Julie Taddeo, Research Professor of History, The lecture provides an overview of some of University of Maryland the most influential women of the Catholic Faith Wednesday, October 6 | 10:30 AM | $15 including their sayings and writings. Delve into Downton Abbey’s appeal, historical accuracy and what it says about the 21st century. 340 | The Watergate Girl Jill Wine-Banks, MSNBC Legal Analyst 348 | Wisdom and Whimsy - The Daoism of Zhuangzi Tuesday, September 21 | 10:30 AM | $15 Peter Bolland, MA, Professor of Philosophy and Jill Wine-Banks gives us an insider view of the Humanities at Southwestern College Watergate scandal with parallels to today’s Tuesday, September 28 | 10:00 AM | $15 headlines. Like messages in a bottle, the whimsical, provocative, and insightful wisdom tales of Zhunagzi 341 | The Wisdom of Kabbalah awaken us to the miraculous nature of our own Peter Bolland, MA, Professor of Philosophy and imperfect lives. Humanities at Southwestern College Tuesday, October 12 | 10:00 AM | $15 435 | Witchcraft in Medieval and Renaissance Europe The tradition of Kabbalah runs like a rich vein of Kim Keeline, Ph.D., Freelance Consultant and Writer gold through the ground of Judaism from its ancient Wednesday, October 13 | 10:00 AM | $12 beginnings to the present. With a focus on Medieval Europe, we’ll overview the influence witchcraft had on the culture and 342 | The Wonderful Life of a Dying Tree literature. Gillian Martin, Director, Cavity Conservation Initiative Tuesday, September 21 | 1:00 PM | $12 349 | Witches: Villains or Feminist Icons? Learn what to consider when removing a hazardous Sydney Folsom, MA, Communication & Gender Studies tree, you will view dead trees with greater Wednesday, October 27 | 1:00 PM | $12 appreciation. This lecture will investigate literary, theatrical, and cinematic representations of the witch. 343 | The World Happiness Report: 2019 vs. 2020 Nadine Bopp, BA, Ecology, MLA, Landscape 351 | Woodpeckers: Carpenters of the Forest Architecture, Columbia College Part-Time Faculty Gillian Martin, Director, Cavity Conservation Initiative Monday, October 25 | 1:00 PM | $12 Tuesday, October 5 | 1:00 PM | $12 This class will examine the history of national Woodpeckers: Get informed about this unique and happiness studies, review the 2019 findings and vital family of birds. compare the results against the 2020 findings. 352 | World Fairs: History & Future of Global Expos 344 | Van Gogh’s Sunflowers Nadine Bopp, BA, Ecology, MLA, Landscape Julia Fister, MA, Studio ACE Executive Director Architecture, Columbia College Part-Time Faculty Tuesday, October 26 | 1:00 PM | $12 Tuesday, September 28 | 1:00 PM | $12 Trace the history of Van Gogh’s sunflower paintings, This lecture will highlight the history of these some of his most important works. international gatherings and look at how they might change in the future. 345 | Victorian Women Travelers Barbara Paulson, European Travel Specialist Thursday, October 21 | 10:30 AM | $18 Explore the backgrounds of five Victorian women who traveled alone in a restrictive era.

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*357 | Beginning Spanish I 401 | Cox Presents: Google Drive: Gladis Jiménez González Your Road to the Cloud Friday, Sept 17 - Oct 29 | 11:30 AM | $84 Barbara Smith, MA, Community College Instructor For students who have no background in Spanish. Monday, September 13 | 1:00 PM | $5 We’ll learn how to open a Gmail account and use *361 | Conversational Spanish the account to upload and download files, as well Danisa Mardones, BA as how to share with others. Tuesday, Sept 14 - Oct 26 | 1:30 PM | $72 Conversational Spanish for people with a very 402 | Cox Presents: Hooked on Podcasts advanced level of Spanish who wish to deepen and Barbara Smith, MA, Community College Instructor perfect their knowledge of the language. Friday, October 8 | 1:00 PM | $5 Explore some popular, intriguing podcasts and learn how to search for and download them. PERSONAL ENRICHMENT 403 | Cox Presents: Managing Your Photos Mary Burns, Professor, San Diego Continuing Education Thursday, October 28 | 10:00 AM | $5 *380 | The Oasis “Whodunit” Book Club Organize your photos from phone to computer, Lisa Benton, Facilitator storing, uploading and downloading on the cloud. Friday, September 10 - December 10 | 1:00 PM | $48 A discussion of the various types of mystery books 405 | Cox Presents: The World of Google, Part I with a different author chosen each meeting to read Overview, Tools, and Email and evaluate. Jacki Montierth, Founder of Wiseboomer.Com Friday, October 1 | 11:00 AM | $5 *382 | Grief Support Group (Online) Google, a search engine and a source for products Rolandas Kausas that can simplify your journey in this digital world. Wednesday, Sept 8 - Dec 8 | 10:30 AM | FREE Understand the symptoms of grief, what you might 406 | Cox Presents: The World of Google, Part II experience and how to respond to it. Google Drive, Google Documents Jacki Montierth, Founder of Wiseboomer.Com 474 | Major Wine Regions of California Monday, October 4 | 11:00 AM | $5 Eric Awes, Wine Industry Consultant Expand your Google World with Google Drive and Wednesday, September 15 | 6:00 PM | FREE all the tools that come with it. Familiarize yourself with the six major California grape-growing regions to aid you in making the best 408 | Cox Presents: Understanding Your Home Network choices when purchasing California wines. Mary Burns, Professor, San Diego Continuing Education Thursday, September 23 | 10:00 AM | $5 Understand the home network, how it works, speed vs data, what routers are the best and more. 409 | Cox Presents: Welcome Back to the Future Jacki Montierth, Founder of Wiseboomer.Com Monday, September 13 | 10:00 AM | $5 Peek into what the future holds and acquire suggestions and options to help you create an efficient and productive personal digital world.

*Multi-session class; fee includes all sessions – 22 – THEATRE • MUSIC Help a Child Today... for a brighter 416 | Darius Milhaud: Composer Seth Kibel, Musician and Composer tomorrow! Thursday, September 23 | 10:30 AM | $18 Become a fan of Darius Milhaud as you learn about Our Intergenerational Literacy Tutoring his life and listen to recordings of live performances. Program impacts at-risk, low-income 418 | Felix Mendelssohn: Classical and Romantic elementary school students by Chris Burns, Many-Strings providing free books to encourage Friday, September 24 | 3:00 PM | $12 a love of reading and pairing one Enrich your day with the music of Felix Mendelssohn. older adult tutor with a student who 420 | Jazz: American Creativity Front and Center! meet once a week for one hour – the Chris Burns, Many-Strings same team for the entire school year – Friday, October 29 | 3:00 PM | $12 creating a bond we like to refer to as Sample the fabulous melodies, rhythms and creativity “the grandparent effect.” We currently of America’s foremost musical invention: Jazz. work with 11 school districts at over 424 | Rimsky-Korsakov: The Russian Master 100 schools. Chris Burns, Many-Strings Friday, October 1 | 3:00 PM | $12 Due to COVID-related school closures, Enjoy the lush creativity of Rimsky-Korsakov. UNESCO anticipates a 20% increase 426 | The Music of Grofe and Gershwin: Exceptional in children falling behind the minimum American Creativity proficiency level in reading, which Chris Burns, Many-Strings makes our work more important than Friday, October 15 | 3:00 PM | $12 ever. Our volunteer tutors work with An amazing collaboration of orchestral invention and jazzy motifs. children to build their reading skills and confidence, providing a steady, positive influence throughout the school year.

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