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Arts & Crafts Business, Financial & Legal Exercise & Dance Health & Wellness History & Humanities Language Literature Personal Enrichment Spring Science EAST | CENTRAL | SOUTH COUNTY Technology Theatre, Film & Music Program Catalog Travel Volunteer Opportunities March – April 2020 Learn More SanDiegoOasis.org www.facebook.com/sandiegoasis East | Central | South County (619) 881-6262 North County (760) 796-6020

Good News INSIDE | See Page Two for Details! President’s Welcome

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Deni Saxod Carpenter, Dear Oasis Family, Chair Krishna Arora, Governance Chair is everywhere! Judy Lewis, PhD, Good News Secretary Throughout 2020 you will see new things coming to Oasis. Michael Bardin Jan Bernardy Effective January 2020, we reduced our Registration David Chong Processing Fee from $20 to $10. We hope this savings Julie Derry allows you to enjoy an additional class at San Diego Oasis. Jonathan E. Doering Kathy Gamez Sandra Nimitz Lawhon Our website has a fresh look and is easier to Barbara Noerenberg navigate. Simona Valanciute, President & CEO We will be creating new ways to join San Diego Oasis. Paul Weiss, PhD Starting with the Summer 2020 Catalog, we will offer an Hon. William H. Wise annual membership fee (no trimester fee!), and a non- Bill York member fee for each class and activity.

ADVISORY BOARD Membership will have benefits! If you choose to join us Sister Mary Jo Anderson as a member, we will have lots of incentives, such Michelle Cadland as discounted class fees, free admission to special events, Peg Eddy early registration, special promotions,and more. You will only Henry George pay the Oasis membership fee once a year, or you can take Bob Kelly classes at your leisure using the non-member fee. Maureen King Jordan Z. Marks, Esq. We hope you will join us for a very exciting year. Mark Riedy Thank you for being part of the Oasis family! Ellen Schmeding Alejandra Sotelo-Solis Deborah Szekely Charles Van Vechten Simona Valanciute PROGRAM COUNCIL President & CEO Susan Allen Nadene Bruders David Dooley Susan Holtz Maggie Ikezaki P.S. Please consider supporting Oasis with a tax deductible Judy Lewis gift that will be used to continue bringing you all the amazing Chris Weaver programs you love. Penny Wise Table of Contents

REGISTRATION & PROGRAM SITE MAP Registration Procedures...... 4 OUR IMPACT New Member Form & Waiver...... 5 Waiver of Liability...... 6 Look for 1,000 Registration Form...... 7 evening, Oasis Tutors, Mentors, and Program Sites & Map...... 8 Volunteers Giving Back and CENTRAL & EAST COUNTY weekend 55,000 Arts & Crafts...... 10 Oasis Volunteer Hours Business, Financial & Legal...... 13 classes Donated Annually Exercise & Dance...... 16 with these Health & Wellness...... 19 easy to spot 48,000 History & Humanities...... 21 Oasis Members Engaged Language ...... 29 icons: Literature...... 31 2,900 Personal Enrichment...... 31 Classes & Activities Each Year Science...... 34 Technology ...... 35 37 Theatre, Film & Music...... 37 Years of Advocating for Healthy Aging in San Diego

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THIS CATALOG? BUSINESS HOURS Classes listed in this supplement are for Monday - Friday MARCH & APRIL 2020 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM Refer to your Spring Catalog or the website for full descriptions of courses offered. WEBSITE If interested in North County classes, www.SanDiegoOasis.org ask us for a copy! PHONE Central | East | South (619) 881-6262 San Diego Oasis Awards North (760) 796-6020

2019: Two Impact Awards: by the North San Diego Business Chamber and the Escondido Chamber. 2018: NBC Universal Project Innovation Award LET’S GET SOCIAL for Technology Efforts with Older Adults 2017: Generations United Program of Distinction http://bit.ly/sdofacbook 2016: Excellence Award by KUSI and Torrey Pines Bank 2014: Charity Navigator 4 stars out of 4 stars http://bit.ly/sdolinkedin 2013: Gloria Cavanaugh Award Excellence in Training and Education http://bit.ly/sdotwitter 2012: Social Impact 100 Index Top 100 nonprofit organizations Registration Procedures

JOINING OASIS Cancellations: Classes which have not reached Oasis is open to all people 50 and older regardless the minimum number of students will be cancelled of income, sex, race, religion or background. at least two days before the first class. To avoid There is no charge to join Oasis, however, there disappointment, please register for programs is a $10.00 processing fee for the Spring 2020 before the cancellation period. trimester when registering for your first class for that term. Simply complete the New Member Form Disclaimer Notice: The opinions expressed by the on Page 5 or join online at www.SanDiegoOasis.org. class speakers are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Oasis or any of its sponsoring REGISTRATION IS EASY! organizations. You can register in person at an Oasis office, by mail, by phone or online at www.SanDiegoOasis.org. REGISTER ONLINE WITH MYOASIS Login to your MyOasis account at Spouses/Partners: If there are two members in one www.SanDiegoOasis.org household, please complete a registration form per person. Please do not list two people on one form. If you do not already have a MyOasis account, please create an account. Fees: A non-refundable processing fee of $10.00 is due each term if a member takes a class within that • Searching for classes: use filters or keywords to term. All class and processing fees must be paid at search. the time of registration. • Signing up: to sign up for a class, click “Add to Cart.” Payments: Make checks payable to San Diego • Paying for classes: click “View Cart” and then Oasis unless otherwise noted. Credit cards may be “Proceed to Checkout” and pay with your credit used to pay fees; we accept Visa, MasterCard and card. We accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover. Discover. If you are placed on the waiting list, you will not be charged. CODE OF CONDUCT To promote a safe and welcoming environment Waiver Form: All participants must sign the waiver for all staff, instructors and class participants, all on back of the Registration Form or when registering individuals are asked to adhere to our code of for classes/activities online. conduct. All individuals are expected to behave in a courteous and self-disciplined manner while Refunds: Program fees are non-refundable unless: participating in any of the programs offered through (1) Oasis cancels the program; (2) you have a Oasis. The following are behaviors considered to medical reason; or (3) you are called for jury duty. be inappropriate: Oasis must be notified before the first class begins and documentation must accompany your request. • Verbal harassment or intimidation, including the use of vulgar or derogatory language If a refund of less than $35 is due, you will receive a • Aggressive or unwanted physical contact credit that can be used for future programs. Credits • Deliberately disruptive behavior are valid for one year from the date of issuance. • Threats to induce harm of any kind If the refund is more than $35, you may request a payment. Fees paid for with a credit card will be Oasis maintains the right to remove any individual returned to that card. Fees paid by check or cash who fails to comply with the code of conduct, in will be returned via a check within two weeks of addition to the permanent revocation of one’s your request. membership for violations determined to be serious offenses.

4 New Member Form & Waiver One Person per Form | PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY

Name: ______Nickname: ______Address: ______Birthday: ______City/State/Zip: ______Phone: ______Cell: ______Email*:______

*OPT-IN: I give Oasis permission to add me to their email list: m Yes m No Your email will only be used for Oasis communications; it will never be shared for any other purpose. Past/Present Occupation: ______

Are you a seasonal resident? m Yes m No Is your spouse/partner a member? m Yes m No If yes, dates you are usually out of town? Spouse Name: ______From: ______To: ______Spouse Birthday: ______

Emergency Contact Name: ______Relationship:______Phone: ______

How did you hear about Oasis? m Media (TV, Newspaper, Radio) m Friend m Special Event m Presentation m Other: ______

If you are interested in volunteering with Oasis, please check your interests: m Office Support m Computer/IT m Tutor m Special Events m Volunteer Instructor m Offsite Ambassador m Publicity m Fundraising m Grant Writing m Other: ______

About You The following information is optional. It will be held strictly confidential. Demographic information is used in applications for grant funding. Your response is greatly appreciated.

Gender: m Male m Female Are you a Veteran? m Yes m No

Marital Status: m Single m Married m Widowed m Divorced

Ethnicity: m African American m Asian m Native American m Hispanic m Caucasian m Other

Highest Level of Education: m Grade School m High School m Some College m College Degree m Post Graduate

Annual Household Income Level m Less Than $25K m $26 to $48K m $49 to $85K m $85K+

PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS FORM TO AN OASIS CENTER NEAR YOU Waiver Of Liability All Participants Must Sign

I release and discharge San Diego Oasis and all other sponsors, supporters and all agents and persons acting for and on behalf of such entities from all claims or damages, demands or actions whatsoever in any manner related to or growing out of my participation in programs sponsored by San Diego Oasis including but not limited to: educational, cultural, volunteer, physical fitness related programs and travel in any form.

I attest and verify that I have full knowledge of the risk involved in physical fitness activities and that I have obtained approval from my physician to participate in same. I understand that the San Diego Oasis mailing list may be used by San Diego Oasis sponsors for educational mailings. I understand that participants in San Diego Oasis programs are expected to conduct themselves in a courteous manner, respecting the rights of all other participants, volunteers and staff.

Signature: ______

Date: ______/ ______/ ______Registration Form One Person Per Form | Please Print Clearly Please also complete Waiver of Liability

San Diego Oasis Name ______(Central | East | South) Address ______5500 Grossmont Center Drive Suite 269 City/State/Zip ______La Mesa, CA 91942 Home Phone ______(619) 881-6262 Cell Phone ______San Diego Oasis Email Address* ______(North) *OPT-IN: I give Oasis permission to add me 210 Park Avenue m m Escondido, CA 92025 to their email list: Yes No (760) 796-6020 Your email will only be used for Oasis communications; it will never be shared for Business Hours any other purpose. 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM New Member? Please provide your date of birth: ______Monday - Friday May we email your registration receipt? m Yes m No

Class | Trip # Class | Day Trip Title Fee Office Use

Subtotal of Fees Method of Payment Minus Credit ( ) m Cash m Check Check #: ______50% Off! Trimester Processing Fee $20.00 $10.00 Please make checks payable to: San Diego Oasis Tax-Deductible Gift to Oasis $15.00 service charge for returned checks. TOTAL AMOUNT m Credit Card ($10 Minimum) | Please complete the following section: Type of Card: m Visa m MasterCard m Discover

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Signature: ______Date: ______88 4. Carlsbad Dove Library 19. Pomerado Outpatient Pavilion 1775 Dove Lane 15615 Pomerado Road Carlsbad, CA 92011 Poway, CA 92064

5. Cathy Hopper Clairemont Friendship Center 20. Rancho Bernardo Library 4425 Bannock Avenue 17110 Bernardo Center Drive #K14 San Diego, CA 92117 San Diego, CA 92128

6. College-Rolando Branch Library 21. Rancho Penasquitos Library 6600 Montezuma Road 13330 Salmon River Road San Diego, CA 92115 San Diego, CA 92129

7. Coronado Public Library 22. Rancho San Diego Library 640 Orange Avenue 11555 Via Rancho San Diego Coronado, CA 92118 El Cajon, CA 92019

8. Encinitas Library 23. Redwood Terrace 540 Cornish Drive 710 W 13th Avenue Encinitas, CA 92024 Escondido, CA 92025

9. Hooleys Irish Pub 24. San Diego Bridge Academy 5500 Grossmont Center Drive #247 3111 Sixth Avenue La Mesa, CA 91942 San Diego, CA 92103

10. La Mesa Library 25. San Marcos Library 8074 Allison Avenue 2 Civic Center Drive La Mesa, CA 91942 San Marcos, CA 92069

11. Mission Hills / Knox Library 26. San Marcos Senior Center 215 W. Washington Street 111 Richmar Avenue San Diego, CA 92103 San Marcos, CA 92069

12. Mission Valley Branch Library 27. Santee Branch Library 2123 Fenton Parkway 9225 Carlton Hills Boulevard #17 San Diego, CA 92108 Santee, CA 92071

13. Museum of Photographic Arts (MOPA) 28. Santee City Hall 1649 El Prado 10601 N. Magnolia Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 Santee, CA 92071

14. North Clairemont Library 29. Scripps Miramar Ranch Library 4616 Clairemont Drive 10301 Scripps Lake Drive San Diego, CA 92117 San Diego, CA 92131

15. Ocean Beach Branch Library 30. Serra Mesa Branch Library 4801 Santa Monica Avenue 9005 Aero Drive San Diego, CA 92107 San Diego, CA 92123

16. Palomar Health San Marcos 31. Solana Beach Library 120 Craven Road 157 Stevens Avenue San Marcos, CA 92078 Solana Beach, CA 92075

17. Palomar Medical Center Escondido 32. The Unity Center 2185 Citracado Parkway 8999 Activity Road Escondido, CA 92029 San Diego, CA 92126

18. Point Loma Branch Library 33. University Community Branch 3701 Voltaire Street 4155 Governor Drive San Diego, CA 92122 San Diego, CA 92107 9 WATERCOLOR ~ LET’S PLAY Learn to do the happy dance with watercolor Arts & Crafts through elements, contrast, balance, and color. Check the online description or your CREATIVE CARD MAKING purchase receipt for the supply list. Send your friends and family cards that Chuck McPherson, NWS, WFWS, SDWS were made with love, by you, using rubber 116 | Lush Garden and Lily Pond stamps, inks, color combinations, and various Fri, Mar 13, 10:00 – 12:00 | $15 techniques to develop their artwork. A Grossmont Learning Center material fee of $6 – cash only – is due to the 117 | Carmo Convent Church Ruins instructor at the beginning of class. in Lisbon, Portugal 101 | Natalie Travis Fri, Mar 27, 10:00 – 12:00 | $15 Thu, Apr 2, 10:00 - 11:30 | $15 Grossmont Learning Center Grossmont Learning Center ______BEGINNING DRAWING FOR FUN II SIMPLY WATERCOLOR Learn how to render a variety of surfaces, Color mixing on paper, brush strokes, wet sketch scenery, and use 3-point perspective. into wet, wipe-out, glazing, dry brush and Previous drawing experience required. easy perspective and composition. Check the 122 | Amanda Schaffer, MFA, MA online description or your purchase receipt Mon, Mar 23 – Apr 20, 10:00 – 12:00 for supply list. $75 | 5 Sessions 107 | Lynda Muse, Artist & Instructor Grossmont Learning Center Tue, Mar 10 – Tue, Apr 7, 1:00 – 3:00 ______$75 | 6 Sessions Grossmont Learning Center ACRYLIC PAINT POURING ______CLASS: “FLIP CUP” TECHNIQUE Paint is layered in a cup and flipped over LEARN TO PAINT IN ACRYLICS onto a canvas. The cup is pulled away from ANTIQUE BOATS the canvas leaving an unpredictable puddle Learn primary techniques needed to paint in of paint that is tilted and stretched into an acrylics, and take home a piece of art. Check amazing and beautiful painting. the online description or your purchase receipt 126 | Brad Kasten, Fluid Artist for the supply list. Fri, Mar 20, 10:00 – 12:00 | $50 Grossmont Learning Center Michele Brindle, BA, Owner, Mimsy’s Whimsy ______112 | Antique Boats Fri, Mar 6, 1:00 - 3:00 | $15 IPHONEOGRAPHY: BASICS & BEYOND Grossmont Learning Center Create spectacular photographs with your 113 | Vibrant Sunsets iPhone anywhere you are, everywhere you Fri, Mar 20, 1:00 - 3:00 | $15 go. Please bring your charged iPhone, Apple Grossmont Learning Center user ID and password. ______128 | Kim SignoretPaar, Photographer Mon, Mar 2 – Mar 23, 1:00 – 2:30 $60 | 4 Sessions Grossmont Learning Center ______CENTRAL & EAST COUNTY | ARTS & CRAFTS Questions? Call (619) 881-6262 10 WINE BOTTLE PLANTER OF SUCCULENTS ELEGANT & ARTISTIC NAPKIN FOLDING Each participant will receive a wine bottle Dazzle your guests at your next special event. that has a wide horizontal opening, providing Elegant and artistic napkin folds are the perfect a planter in which we can create a lovely finishing touch to a beautiful tablescape. All succulent arrangement. materials will be provided. 129 | Muriel King, Succulent Designer 134 | Laura Lynn, Professional Chef Garde and Owner of the Perfect Plant Manager, Three-Time American Sat, Mar 7, 10:00 – 12:00 | $65 Culinary Federation Gold Medalist & Grossmont Learning Center Presidential Award Winner, San Diego ______Fruit Carving Founder Mon, Mar 30, 1:00 – 2:30 | $15 WATERCOLOR SCENES: Grossmont Learning Center SAN DIEGO BOATS & SHORELINES ______The subjects in this class will be boats afloat or whatever floats your boat. All are URBAN SKETCHING IN BALBOA PARK welcome regardless of your skill level. Capture snapshots of life. Bring a watercolor 130 | Eddie Omens, Artist journal, a folding chair, your favorite paints, Wed, Mar 11 – Mar 18, 10:00 – 12:00 brushes, a fine black pen and a pencil. All $30 | 2 Sessions levels are welcome. Grossmont Learning Center 135 | Eddie Omens, Artist ______Mon, Mar 30 – Apr 6, 10:00 – 12:00 $30 | 2 Sessions MAKING KOKEDAMA (MOSS BALL) Balboa Park Select a plant suitable for Kokedama, mold it ______in a special soil mix mud ball, then wrap it with moss. Leave with display dish and instructions. SNAPSEED: 131 | Hideko Edwards, HD Creations, PHOTO EDITING ON YOUR SMART PHONE Moss Based Arts and Crafts Learn about the magic of photo editing using Fri, Mar 13, 1:00 – 3:30 | $45 a free app called Snapseed. Master 29 tools Grossmont Learning Center and filters to take average photos and make ______them extraordinary. Snapseed can be used on both Android and iPhones. REMEMBRANCE PILLOW 136 | Sally Long, Photographer & Instructor A pillow covering using clothing worn by Thu, Apr 2 – Apr 23, 10:00 – 11:30 a loved one is a great way to have a daily $60 | 4 Sessions reminder of a beloved family member or friend. Grossmont Learning Center 132 | Lyn Earl ______Wed, Mar 25, 1:00 – 2:30 | $15 Grossmont Learning Center MOSAICS MADE EASY ______Create your own framed mosaic in this two- session class. Learn the basics of design, MAKE & TAKE JEWELRY & BEADING cutting and gluing tile. Wear comfortable Learn the basics of beading. Each student will clothing that you won’t mind getting dirty. choose from a fabulous selection of beads to 137 | Jodie Wasser, Artist create a one of a kind necklace. Fri, Apr 3 – Fri, Apr 10, 11:00 – 3:00 133 | Nina Hegyi, Artist & Instructor $99 | 2 Sessions Thu, Mar 26, 10:00 – 11:30 | $30 Grossmont Learning Center Grossmont Learning Center ______CENTRAL & EAST COUNTY | ARTS & CRAFTS 11 Visit www.SanDiegoOasis.org GREAT GARNISHING II PAPER FLOWER CANVAS ART Learn beautiful garnishing techniques for plate Make a piece of art using a canvas, acrylic and platter presentations that will be sure to paint, scrapbook paper and Mod Podge. WOW your guests. Create a fun flower design using colors and 138 | Laura Lynn, Professional Chef Garde patterns to add interest to the piece you create. Manager, Three-Time American 142 | Amy O’Connor, San Diego Oasis Culinary Federation Gold Medalist & Office & Volunteer Manager Presidential Award Winner, San Diego Thu, Apr 9, 1:00 – 3:00 | $15 Fruit Carving Founder Grossmont Learning Center Mon, Apr 6, 1:00 – 2:30 | $15 ______Grossmont Learning Center PAPER MACHE BOWLS ______Create a beautiful hand-crafted bowl, great for holding jewelry, the mail, trinkets and CROCHET SLIPPERS decorations. No experience needed and every Come learn how you can brighten someone’s artist will leave with a one-of-a-kind treasure. day with a hand crocheted pair of slippers. 143 | Nina Hegyi, Artist & Instructor Please check the online description or your Thu, Apr 16 – Apr 23, 10:00 – 12:00 purchase receipt for the supply list. $30 | 2 Sessions 139 | Barbara Logan Grossmont Learning Center Wed, Apr 8 – Apr 15, 1:00 – 3:00 ______$30 | 2 Sessions Grossmont Learning Center LIVING PICTURES WITH SUCCULENTS ______Create a living picture with succulents. Using a square-framed box, your creation can be KOKEDAMA WORKSHOP hung or laid flat to accent a well lit-space in Kokedama is a form of bonsai, but instead of your home. using a pot, the plant is set in a ball of soil that 144 | Muriel King, Succulent Designer is covered with moss and wrapped with string. and Owner of the Perfect Plant 140 | Nina Hegyi, Artist & Instructor Fri, Apr 17, 10:00 – 12:00 | $65 Wed, Apr 8, 10:00 – 12:00 | $45 Grossmont Learning Center Grossmont Learning Center ______APRONS FOR EVERYONE EXPLORING SPRING THROUGH A LENS Bring 1 yard of cotton fabric with thread to match and we will make a basic apron for Capture the essence of Spring. From flowers indoor or outdoor use. and their blooming season to learning different 145 | Lyn Earl types of light, we will learn about composition and how to create an amazing image. Tue, Apr 21, 1:00 – 2:30 | $15 141 | Sarai Elguezabal, MOPA Grossmont Learning Center ______Thu, Apr 9 – Apr 30, 10:00 – 12:00 $48 | 4 Sessions MOPA ______BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR RECEIPT OR THE

CENTRAL & EAST COUNTY | ARTS & CRAFTS ONLINE DESCRIPTION FOR SUPPLY LISTS! 12 360 OF AUTO BUYING Learn what you need to know before you go Business, car shopping, from financing to researching your options, to getting the best deal. Finance & Legal 161 | Cal Coast Credit Union Mon, Apr 20, 1:00 – 2:00 | Free SOCIAL SECURITY Grossmont Learning Center Learn answers, as well as how to manage ______the key risks all retirees face: outliving their income, inflation, and unpredictable events. GENERATING INCOME FOR LIVING 151 | Anthony Camara, Thrivent Financial In this interactive workshop, you will learn Wed, Apr 22, 10:00 – 11:30 | $5 what choices you have that affect your Grossmont Learning Center retirement income and quality of life. ______162 | Cal Coast Credit Union Tue, Apr 21, 10:00 – 11:00 | Free RETIREMENT & ESTATE STRATEGIES Grossmont Learning Center Learn about accumulating and distributing ______money, increasing probability of investment success, multigenerational IRA planning, and I’LL HAVE WHAT SHE’S HAVING: passing on money in a tax-wise manner. ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY 153 | Anthony Camara, Thrivent Financial CARE COMMUNITIES Wed, Mar 18, 10:00 – 11:30 | $5 If staying in your home becomes a safety or Grossmont Learning Center social issue, there are options to consider. ______Learn about assisted living, memory care, independent living and in-home care options. THRIVENT ONE-ON-ONE 166 | Julie Derry, MBA, Certified Senior Enjoy a free 30-minute confidential financial Advisor and Kie Copenhaver, MA, consultation, including planning for retirement, RHIA, RCFE, Certified Senior Advisor reviewing your current investment strategy, Mon, Mar 9, 3:00 – 4:00 | Free tax implications and other financial concerns. Grossmont Learning Center 156 | Anthony Camara, Thrivent Financial ______Wed, Mar 25, 10:00 – 3:00 | Free Grossmont Learning Center VIVA MEXICO! ASSISTED LIVING, ______MEMORY CARE & IN-HOME CARE SDG&E ELECTRIC PRICING PLANS, OPTIONS IN MEXICO Learn from the first placement professionals to TOOLS, TIPS & PROGRAMS place clients in an assisted living community Learn about the new electric pricing plans and in Mexico, and learn how Assisted Living and how to determine which plan is best for you. Memory Care differs from that in the US. Tools, tips and programs to help you manage 167 | Julie Derry, MBA, Certified Senior your energy and save money will be discussed. Advisor and Kie Copenhaver, MA, 159 | Martha Quintero, SDG&E RHIA, RCFE, Certified Senior Advisor Thu, Mar 12, 10:00 – 11:00 | Free Mon, Mar 23, 3:00 – 4:00 | Free Grossmont Learning Center Grossmont Learning Center ______CENTRAL & EAST COUNTY | BUSINESS, FINANCIAL & LEGAL 13 Visit www.SanDiegoOasis.org CURRENT EVENTS DON’T DOWNSIZE, RIGHTSIZE! Topics are based on what’s in the news Whether managing an estate, moving to (elections, court cases, law reform, tax cuts, new digs or just want to clean up where you foreign affairs) and includes lecture, dialogue, are, learn how to evaluate personal contents, questions, and answers. decide what to keep, and how to let go. 173 | Rick LeVine, Attorney 181 | Lorelei Taylor, Senior Real Estate Fri, Mar 27, 10:15 – 11:45 | $10 Specialist, Certified Antiques Grossmont Learning Center Appraiser, Estate Services Director 174 | Rick LeVine, Attorney Fri, Mar 13, 1:00 – 2:30 | $15 Fri, Apr 24, 10:15 – 11:45 | $10 Grossmont Learning Center Grossmont Learning Center ______CURRENT SUPREME COURT DECISIONS HOW TO ADMINISTER TRUST ESTATES: Mr. Oggel will select and discuss several DURING LIFE & AFTER DEATH cases currently pending before the U.S. Learn what is needed to administer a Trust Supreme Court. The procedural history will Estate while the Trustor/Settlor is alive and be reviewed, and specific issues identified. after their death. 182 | Stephen P. Oggel, Attorney 177 | Charles B. Pederson, Esq. Tue, Mar 17, 1:00 – 2:30 | $15 Sat, Apr 4, 10:00 – 11:30 | $15 Grossmont Learning Center Grossmont Learning Center ______GOT STUFF? HOW TO ASSESS & INVESTING 101 LIQUIDATE AS YOU RIGHTSIZE! Demystify basics of stocks, bonds, mutual funds, Learn valuable tips to help you figure out what and ETF’s, including market cycles, how they you have, what it’s worth and realize the best perform in up and down markets, investment outcome for your needs. fees and how they affect your returns. 183 | Lorelei Taylor, Senior Real Estate 179 | Barbara Norman, CFP®, ChFC® CDFA®, Specialist, Certified Antiques CEO of Sage Path Solutions, The Appraiser, Estate Services Director Women’s Financial Academy Founder Wed, Mar 18, 1:00 – 2:30 | $15 Wed, Mar 4, 10:00 – 11:30 | $15 Grossmont Learning Center Grossmont Learning Center ______UPGRADING YOUR LIFESTYLE WITHOUT REVERSE MORTGAGES EXPLAINED INCREASING YOUR PROPERTY TAXES Find out how you can receive tax-free income Learn tax saving tips for homeowners from the from your home with no mortgage payments. San Diego County Assessor, and get an update Options include lump sum payment, monthly on legislation impacting your property taxes. payments, line of credit, or a combination. 184 | Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., San Diego 180 | Owen Coyle, County Assessor, Recorder, County Clerk Licensed Reverse Mortgage Specialist Fri, Mar 20, 1:00 – 2:30 | Free Sat, Mar 7, 10:00 – 11:30 | $10 Grossmont Learning Center Grossmont Learning Center ______CENTRAL & EAST COUNTY | BUSINESS, FINANCIAL & LEGAL Questions? Call (619) 881-6262 14 STOCK MARKET UPDATE HOW ANNUITIES WORK We’ll look at current events, market cycles and Annuities come with risks and rewards, as well leading indicators, strategies for surviving as other complicated features. Learn about the market volatility and possible opportunities. different kinds of annuities, how they work, 185 | Barbara Norman, CFP®, ChFC® CDFA®, and the pros and cons of each type. CEO of Sage Path Solutions, The 189 | Lisa Claycomb, JD, AAMS, CLTC Financial Academy Founder Thu, Apr 9, 1:00 – 2:30 | $15 Mon, Mar 23, 10:00 – 11:30 | $15 Grossmont Learning Center Grossmont Learning Center ______ESTATE PLAN IN 2020: TRUSTS, POWERS OF ATTORNEY WHAT SHOULD YOU KNOW? & MEDICAL DIRECTIVES When was the last time you reviewed your Explore the basics of estate planning. What trust, will and beneficiary designations? Gain happens if you don’t have a trust? How do insight with this informative lecture focusing living trusts work and do you need one? Who on what you should and should not do with controls your assets once held in Trust? regard to your estate plan. 186 | Charles B. Pederson, Esq. 190 | Nancy Spector, Attorney; Specialist in Wed, Apr 1, 10:00 – 11:30 | $15 Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law Grossmont Learning Center Wed, Apr 15, 10:00 – 11:30 | $15 ______Grossmont Learning Center HOME IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS & ROI ______Where you get the biggest bang for your buck? Learn how renovations can support a DECLUTTERING TO DOWNSIZE? higher assessed home value for refinancing, Whether you want to create more space for provide more equity, and which improvements mobility, or are planning a move, Lisa will return the best percent increase when selling. show you how to cut the job down to size by 187 | Will Fuller and Lisa Vomero Inouye, systematically preparing. Trusted Real Estate Advisers 191 | Will Fuller and Lisa Vomero Inouye, Thu, Apr 2, 1:00 – 2:30 | $15 Trusted Real Estate Advisers Grossmont Learning Center Thu, Apr 23, 1:00 – 2:30 | $15 ______Grossmont Learning Center ______TRUE CRIME: TRIALS WE CAN’T FORGET Diana Lovejoy. Kellen Winslow, Jr. Rebecca Zahau. Jahi Turner. Aleida Wahn was in the courtroom and will take you behind the headlines to share the extraordinary details of these unforgettable trials. 188 | Aleida K. Wahn, Attorney & True Crime Register! Writer | www.aleidalaw.com Mon, Apr 6, 10:00 – 11:30 | $20 If a class is Grossmont Learning Center cancelled or ______rescheduled, the only way we can notify you is if you have CENTRAL & EAST COUNTY | BUSINESS, FINANCIAL & LEGAL 15 registered. PROGRESSIVE STRENGTH, BALANCE & FLEXIBILITY TRAINING Exercise Progressing at your own rate using weights, balls, stretch bands, balance pads and a chair, & Dance this class will help you improve and maintain your strength, balance and flexibility. BETTER BALANCE: FREE FROM FALLS 213 | Elinor Smith, Certified Personal Trainer This class is for people with poor to average Tue, Mar 24–Tue, Apr 21, 9:30–10:30 balance. It’s simple, safe, and no equipment $50 | 5 Sessions is required. Grossmont Wellness Center 197 | Russell Rowe, MS, Exercise Physiology 216 | Elinor Smith, Certified Personal Trainer Mon, Mar 23 – Apr 20, 1:15 – 2:15 Thu, Mar 26–Thu, Apr 23, 9:30–10:30 $50 | 5 Sessions $50 | 5 Sessions Grossmont Wellness Center Grossmont Wellness Center ______BONE-BUILDING FITNESS GENTLE YOGA Warm-up, cardio, strengthening, stretching, This class focuses on breathing and providing and a good mix of balance training, resistance a non-competitive environment welcoming to bands, core stabilization, and weight training all. Gentle Yoga allows the body to develop to build stronger bones. flexibility, strength and release tension. 200 | Russell Rowe, MS, Exercise Physiology 218 | Kerry Wilson, Certified Yoga Instructor Mon, Mar 23–Mon, Apr 20, 12:00–1:00 Thu, Mar 19 – Apr 16, 2:30 – 3:30 $50 | 5 Sessions $50 | 5 Sessions Grossmont Wellness Center Grossmont Wellness Center 203 | Russell Rowe, MS, Exercise Physiology ______Fri, Mar 27–Fri, Apr 24, 12:00–1:00 $50 | 5 Sessions INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCING Grossmont Wellness Center Learn traditional dances from Eastern Europe, ______Israel and Turkey. Beginners are encouraged to stay for the entire class. As you learn more ESSENTRICS, CLASSICAL STRETCH dances, you’ll be able to apply steps and Non-impact full body dynamic stretch patterns to new and more challenging dances. workout/technique that works the muscle 221 | Martha Awdziewicz chains, stretching and strengthening the body. Wed, Mar 25 – Apr 22, 9:15 – 11:45 206 | Alesia Stanford, $30 | 5 Sessions Certified Essentrics Instructor Grossmont Wellness Center Mon, Mar 23–Mon, Apr 20, 10:45–11:45 ______$50 | 5 Sessions Grossmont Wellness Center LINE DANCING & BEYOND: IMPROVER 209 | Alesia Stanford, Take line dancing to the next level. Dances Certified Essentrics Instructor include swing, cha cha, rumba, waltz, and Fri, Mar 27–Fri, Apr 24, 10:45–11:45 more. Routines are fast-paced and fun. $50 | 5 Sessions Knowledge of steps is recommended. Grossmont Wellness Center 224 | Lois Spaulding ______Thu, Mar 26 – Apr 23, 12:00 – 1:00 $50 | 5 Sessions Grossmont Wellness Center CENTRAL & EAST COUNTY & DANCE | EXERCISE ______Questions? Call (619) 881-6262 16 NEUROMOVEMENT: FREE YOUR HIPS, SOUL LINE DANCING KNEES & ANKLES FOR BETTER BALANCE Learn new and traditional line dance steps Learn how to properly distribute effort through set to Soul and R&B favorites. You should be your legs, reduce strain on your joints, move familiar with steps such as the Cha Cha, Jazz freely and easily. Box, Brush Step, and Coaster Step. 226 | Margie Murnan, 239 | Ed Griffith, Verlosity NeuroMovement Specialist Tue, Mar 24 – Apr 21, 10:45 – 11:45 Sat, Mar 7, 10:00 – 12:00 | $28 $50 | 5 Sessions Grossmont Wellness Center Grossmont Wellness Center ______NEUROMOVEMENT: DOING LESS TO SOUL LINE DANCING: THE BASICS IMPROVE MOVEMENT & BALANCE Learn new and traditional line dance steps Learn techniques that help reduce or prevent set to Soul and R&B favorites. Whether you pain, perform daily movements with ease, are new to line dancing or have limited prevent strain on joints, and improve balance experience, you are guaranteed to have fun. by reducing unnecessary muscular effort. 242 | Ed Griffith, Verlosity 227 | Margie Murnan, Thu, Mar 26 – Apr 23, 10:45 – 11:45 NeuroMovement Specialist $50 | 5 Sessions Sat, Apr 4, 10:00 – 12:00 | $28 Grossmont Wellness Center Grossmont Wellness Center ______SWING DANCE FUN: RESTORATIVE CHAIR YOGA JITTERBUG, SHIM SHAM & MORE Practice yoga and receive the benefits of Learn to swing dance to great music from improved circulation, flexibility, mobility; calm the 1930’s-1950’s. No partner needed; we your mind and renew your energy. change partners during the class. 230 | Julia Doughty, MFA and Certified HHP 245 | Tonya Lehman Mon, Mar 23 – Apr 20 | 9:30 – 10:30 Fri, Mar 27 – Apr 24, 1:30 – 2:30 $50 | 5 Sessions $50 | 5 Sessions Grossmont Wellness Center ______Grossmont Wellness Center ______RESTORATIVE PILATES Breathing, visualization, core and postural T’AI CHI FUNDAMENTALS exercises are performed on a comfortable Use relaxation, effective breathing, and slow, mat and strengthen our abdominals and mindful movement to help you improve balance, back while increasing flexibility. coordination, strength, flexibility, range of 233 | Cathleen Frank, Certified Pilates Master motion, and tan overall sense of well being. Trainer Owner & Director, 248 | Kathy Fleming, MA The Pilates Club Tue, Mar 24 – Tue, Apr 21, 2:30 – 3:30 Tue, Mar 24 – Tue, Apr 21, 1:15 – 2:00 $50 | 5 Sessions $50 | 5 Sessions Grossmont Wellness Center Grossmont Wellness Center ______236 | Cathleen Frank, Certified Pilates Master Trainer Owner & Director, The Pilates Club Thu, Mar 26 – TApr 23, 1:15 – 2:00

$50 | 5 Sessions CENTRAL & EAST COUNTY & DANCE | EXERCISE Grossmont Wellness Center ______17 Visit www.SanDiegoOasis.org T’AI CHI: STILLNESS IN MOTION ZUMBA GOLD Slow, gentle, flowing movements help you An exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin- achieve mental and physical wellness through inspired, calorie-burning, dance fitness party! relaxation and effective breathing. 260 | Pamela Toomes, 251 | Kathy Fleming, MA Certified Fitness Instructor Fri, Mar 27 – Fri, Apr 24, 9:30 – 10:30 Mon, Mar 23-Mon, Apr 20, 12:00-1:00 $50 | 5 Sessions $40 | 5 Sessions Grossmont Wellness Center Clairemont Friendship Center ______263 | Pamela Toomes, Certified Fitness Instructor TAI CHI MOVING MEDITATION Wed, Mar 25-Wed, Apr 22, 12:00-1:00 Relaxing, flowing movements of Tai Chi $50 | 5 Sessions increase energy, promote harmony of the Grossmont Wellness Center ______mind, strengthen the body, and improve balance. Suitable for all ages and abilities. SCANDINAVIAN FOLK DANCING 254 | Svetlana Gramatikova, PhD, Tai Chi Learn pivot turning couple dances from Sweden Instructor, Certified Yoga Instructor and Norway. Dances include Schottis|Reinlender, Mon, Mar 23 - Mon, Apr 20, 1:15 - 2:15 Hambo, Polska, Polka, Waltz, and village dances. $40 | 5 Sessions 264 | Walker & Margaret Fillius, Dave Coughlin Clairemont Friendship Center Wed, Jan 15 – Apr 22, 7:30 - 10:00 PM ______$8/Class (cash/check at door; no registration needed) TAP DANCE RHYTHM TAP ______Learn the rudiments of tap dance and how to use your shoes as an instrument while GREEK DANCING improving your balance, cardio, and core Includes a wide variety of dances from mainland with this original American art form. Greece and surrounding islands and gives you the 257 | Patrick Moran, TapPat experience of enjoying the yearly Greek Festivals that take place all over San Diego County. Tue, Mar 24 – Tue, Apr 21, 12:00 – 1:00 265 | Kin Ho $50 | 5 Sessions Fri, Jan 17 – April 24, 7:00 – 10:00 PM Grossmont Wellness Center ______$8/Class (cash/check at door; no registration needed) ______SATURDAY NIGHT INT’L FOLK DANCING Enjoy Int’l Folk Dancing from a variety of countries. Dances are taught the first hour, followed by request dancing. See how fun it is to participate in dances from around the world! 266 | Sat, Jan 18 – Apr 25 7:00 – 8:00 PM | Lessons 8:00 – 11:00 PM | Request Dancing $8/Class (cash/check at door; no registration needed) ______

Join the Folk Dance Center for CENTRAL & EAST COUNTY & DANCE | EXERCISE Classes 221, 264, 265, and 266. No partner or experience needed! 18 ZENTANGLE® CLUB Zentangle is a meditative art method of creating Health & beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Designed for those intimidated by art. Wellness No experience necessary. Janet Masey, Certified Zentangle Teacher HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE 289 | Walk in the Rain Explore benefits in today’s health care system, Fri, Mar 27, 1:00 – 2:30 | $15 compare/contrast goals, services and cost of Grossmont Learning Center each program and learn when to utilize the 290 | Birdhouse services offered for you or a loved one. Mon, Apr 20, 1:00 – 2:30 | $15 272 | Janine Lortscher, Sharp HospiceCare Grossmont Learning Center & Community Outreach ______Wed, Mar 25, 10:00 – 11:30 | Free Grossmont Learning Center CULTIVATING COMPASSION ______FOR OURSELVES & OTHERS We can’t choose our life struggles, but we can MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR DOCTOR VISIT choose how to respond and relate to ourselves. Have you ever had the experience of By cultivating self-compassion, lessen your critical leaving the doctor’s office wishing you had inner voice and strengthen resilience and wellness. remembered to ask a certain question? Learn 299 | Merry Woodruff, MA, Associate how to make the most of your time. Certified Coach, Mindfulness-Based 273 | Norma Reggev, LCSW Applications Facilitator Thu, Apr 9, 10:00 – 11:30 | Free Mon, Mar 2 – Mon, Mar 23, 2:30 - 3:45 Grossmont Learning Center $40 | 4 Sessions ______Grossmont Wellness Center ______UNDERSTAND HOW MEDICARE WORKS Understanding how Medicare works and TRIGGER POINTS transitioning to new medical coverage can be Trigger points contribute to fatigue, low energy confusing and overwhelming. Learn to navigate and chronic pain. Learn to locate and release the process and how to enroll in Medicare. them throughout the body for yourself and 275 | Sharp others. Bring a partner to work with, if possible. Wed, Mar 18, 6:00 – 7:30 | Free 300 | Alan Blum, D.C. Grossmont Learning Center Tue, Mar 3, 10:00 – 11:30 | $15 ______Grossmont Learning Center ______MEDICARE ONE-ON-ONE Free 30-minute, one-on-one consultations with FACT OR FICTION OF SKIN CARE: a Medicare expert from Sharp Healthcare 25 SKIN CARE MISCONCEPTIONS who can help you understand your options in Skin care misconceptions are as plentiful as choosing or revising your plan. cleansers in a drugstore. We’ll review different 278 | Sharp skin care myths to sort out fact from fiction. Wed, Mar 11, 10:00 – 3:00 | Free 301 | Lisa Langstone, Holistic Esthetician Grossmont Learning Center Fri, Mar 6, 10:00 – 11:30 | $15 279 | Sharp Grossmont Learning Center Wed, Apr 8, 10:00 – 3:00 | Free ______Grossmont Learning Center ______CENTRAL & EAST COUNTY & WELLNESS | HEALTH 19 Visit www.SanDiegoOasis.org PLAGUES & PANDEMICS THE ANTIBIOTIC CRISIS: Infectious diseases have always been a part of HOW WE GOT HERE human existence but man has manipulated his This presentation describes how antibiotics environment to allow new patterns of disease were discovered, how they work, why they to emerge. are becoming less effective and how we can 303 | Philip J. Goscienski, M.D. protect ourselves. Wed, Mar 25, 1:00 – 2:30 | $15 308 | Philip J. Goscienski, M.D. Grossmont Learning Center Thu, Apr 9, 1:00 – 2:30 | $15 ______Grossmont Learning Center ______FALLING IN LOVE WITH THE PROCESS: A STROKE SURVIVOR’S STORY BRAIN FIT NOW! “Why me?” were Bill Torres’ first words waking TIPS TO BOOST YOUR BRAIN HEALTH up from his paralyzing stroke. Patricia Geist- Learn techniques to boost brain health, including Martin tells the story of writing the story of his brain training, memory strategies, nutrition resilience in life, his recovery from stroke, and advice, physical activity, social connection tips, his advocacy for other stroke survivors. and stress management ideas. 304 | Patricia Geist-Martin, PhD, Professor 309 | Judi Bonilla, Aging Expert, Author Emerita SDSU, Author & Lecturer Tue, Apr 14, 10:00 – 11:30 | $15 Thu, Mar 26, 12:30 – 2:00 | $15 Grossmont Learning Center Grossmont Learning Center ______ARE SKINCARE PRODUCTS SOLUTIONS TO FIX ADRENAL MAKING YOU SICK? FATIGUE & BURNOUT This lecture will give you some clarity on which Come learn the foods, supplements and lifestyle ingredients are toxic, which you should avoid changes that will reboot stressed adrenals and and which ingredients and new technologies help you feel alive and energetic again. Don’t produce beneficial results. drag through life when with a few simple steps, 310 | Lisa Langstone, Holistic Esthetician your vital energy can be restored. Wed, Apr 15, 10:00 – 11:30 | $15 306 | Angela R. Vittucci, Integrative Grossmont Learning Center Functional Medicine Nutritionist RDN ______Wed, Apr 1, 1:00 – 3:00 | $15 Grossmont Learning Center AVOID THE ANNOYANCES OF AGING ______Growing older is inevitable, but many of the challenges that seniors face are not. More MEDICAL BENEFITS OF CANNABIS than twenty such health annoyances can be WITH TORREY HOLISTICS postponed or even avoided completely. There are a multitude of health benefits 311 | Philip J. Goscienski, M.D. associated with cannabis; it can be used to Sat, Apr 18, 1:00 – 2:30 | Free treat anxiety and depression, insomnia, pain Santee Branch Library relief, and more. Q&A will follow presentation. ______307 | Torrey Holistics Wed, Apr 8, 6:00 – 7:15 | Free Mission Hills Hillcrest/Knox Library ______CENTRAL & EAST COUNTY & WELLNESS | HEALTH Questions? Call (619) 881-6262 20 NUTRITIONAL REMEDIES FOR ARTHRITIS Learn what to do to remedy arthritis with diet, supplements and lifestyle changes. Stop the History & pain and start enjoying life again. 312 | Angela R. Vittucci, Integrative Humanities Functional Medicine Nutritionist RDN Wed, Apr 22, 1:00 – 3:00 | $15 PICTURESQUE SAN DIEGO: Grossmont Learning Center IMAGES & STORIES FROM THE PAST ______Picturesque San Diego (1887) was written by Douglas Gunn, an editor for the San Diego NUTRITIONAL SECRETS TO PREVENT Union who also served as mayor of San Diego. ALZHEIMER’S & SHARPEN MEMORY 322 | Vincent Rossi, Historian & Author, Learn about diet tips, supplements, lifestyle Co-Owner Story Seekers changes and brain boosters that will effectively Thu, Apr 23, 1:00 – 2:30 | Free improve how you think, feel and respond. North Clairemont Library 313 | Angela R. Vittucci, Integrative ______Functional Medicine Nutritionist RDN Fri, Apr 24, 2:30 – 4:30 | Free THE MARINES’ LOST SQUADRON Benjamin Branch Library Mark Carlson, author of The Marines’ Lost ______Squadron, tells the compelling story and reveals one of the last dark secrets of World War II. 330 | Mark Carlson, Historian & Author Tue, Apr 14, 12:30 – 2:30 | Free Mission Valley Branch Library ______VISITING THE NATURAL WONDERS Like Us! OF ANTARCTICA This fascinating show will take you photo- Keep up on all graphically to the Antarctic Peninsula, spectacular things Oasis South Georgia Island, and the Falkland Islands. by liking us on 351 | Philip R. Pryde, PhD, Professor Facebook: Emeritus SDSU, Author, Lecturer Wed, Mar 18, 1:00 – 2:30 | Free www.facebook.com/ Point Loma Branch Library sandiegoasis ______THICH NHAT HANH: CULTIVATING THE MIND OF LOVE Thich Nhat Hanh is a monk, Zen Master, teacher, poet and peace activist. His teachings are simple, accessible and deep. 365 | Keith Mesecher, MA, Social Ecology, Ordained in Zen Buddhist Tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh Mon, Mar 2, 10:00 – 12:00 | $15 Grossmont Learning Center

______CENTRAL & EAST COUNTY & HUMANITIES | HISTORY 21 Visit www.SanDiegoOasis.org VAN GOGH’S SUNFLOWERS LIVING FOREVER Vincent Van Gogh lived and painted in the Predictions in Charles Mann’s Atlantic Monthly South of France for only a few years, yet he article, The Coming Death Shortage, are created some of his most important work there, becoming a reality. Many argue that the among them his sunflower paintings. technology necessary to prolong life indefinitely 366 | Julia Fister, MFA will soon be within reach. Tue, Mar 3, 1:00 – 2:30 | $15 370 | Bruno Leone, MA, Instructor, Grossmont Learning Center Author & Lecturer ______Thu, Mar 5, 1:00 - 3:00 | $15 Grossmont Learning Center ANDREA DORIA: COLLISION AT SEA ______This is the story of the first televised sinking of an ocean liner. In a few terrifying minutes, both THE CLASH OF FUNDAMENTALISM vessels steered a course that led them to collide. & SPIRITUALITY 367 | Mark Carlson, Historian & Author There is a growing schism forming in the world’s Wed, Mar 4, 1:00 – 3:00 | Free religious landscape between fundamentalism Point Loma Branch Library and spirituality. These two perspectives are ______clashing as never before. FAST FOOD PRODUCTION, 371 | Peter Bolland, MA, Professor of Philosophy & Humanities PREPARATION & PRESERVATION at Southwestern College Fast food is a global phenomenon. Today every Fri, Mar 6, 10:00 – 12:00 | $20 culture has their readily identifiable favorites. Is Grossmont Learning Center it healthy, nutritious or merely chemical junk? ______368 | Nadine Bopp, BA, Ecology, MLA, Landscape Architecture, Columbia TALKING BOLLAND: College Part-Time Faculty POST-LECTURE DISCUSSION GROUP Wed, Mar 4, 1:00 – 3:00 | $15 The Clash of Fundamentalism Grossmont Learning Center and Spirituality ______Continue your experience with fellow students THE DIGITAL REVOLUTION and explore Peter’s ideas in a facilitated, open environment. The Digital Revolution/Information Age/ 372 | Marvin Sloben, Facilitator Post-Industrial Revolution transformation has Fri, Mar 6, 12:30 – 1:30 | $5 its roots in the 1940’s with the invention of Grossmont Learning Center computers, but probably really began in the ______1970’s with the development of the microchip. 369 | Henry George, AMERICAN MEDIA POLITICS Engineer, Archaeologist & Geologist Build the media literacy skills necessary to Thu, Mar 5, 10:00 – 12:00 | $15 navigate the era of partisan news and the 24 Grossmont Learning Center hour news cycle. ______373 | Nicholas Boushee, PhD, Assistant Professor of Political Science Sat, Mar 7, 10:00 – 11:30 | $15 Grossmont Learning Center ______CENTRAL & EAST COUNTY & HUMANITIES | HISTORY Questions? Call (619) 881-6262 22 THE JOY OF NAMES DE-STRESSING TECHNIQUES: Based on his new book, The Joy of Names, ACCESSING YOUR INTUITION Union-Tribune language columnist and best- Let’s explore how trust and faith in intuition can selling language author Richard Lederer show us a better way to “be in the flow” in our reveals all you need to know about names. lives. Let’s develop intuition, trust what we feel, 374 | Richard Lederer, apply what we know, and acquire tools needed Union-Tribune Language Columnist to access and dissolve the roots of stress. Sat, Mar 7, 1:00 – 2:30 | Free 379 | Richard Jelusich, PhD, Spiritual La Mesa Library Counselor, Author & Professor 375 | Richard Lederer Fri, Mar 13, 10:00 – 12:00 | $15 Union-Tribune Language Columnist Grossmont Learning Center Wed, Mar 11, 6:00 – 7:30 | Free ______Mission Hills Hillcrest/Knox Library ______PROVING GOD’S EXISTENCE: THE MEDIEVAL SCHOLASTIC TRADITION TALES FROM THE EMERALD ISLE We will examine two writers of the Medieval From ancient times, bards and seanachaí have Scholastic Tradition: St. Anselm and St. Thomas told tales of shape-shifting seals and swans, Aquinas; both have established definitive and magic in trees and rocks, brave warriors strong arguments concerning God’s existence. and beautiful women, tricks and schemes of 380 | Gregory J. Buckles, MA, leprechauns and fairies. Professor of Philosophy 376 | Marilyn McPhie, Master Storyteller Fri, Mar 13, 1:00 – 3:00 | $15 Tue, Mar 10, 1:00 – 2:30 | $15 Grossmont Learning Center Grossmont Learning Center ______WOMEN IN AZTEC SOCIETY THE GREAT EXHIBITION OF 1851 This lecture highlights the roles and every day The first world’s fair, and arguably the greatest, life of Mesoamerican women and how they lived was held in London in 1851 in a building before the European conquest, particularly in called the Crystal Palace. To really appreciate the region of the Valley of Mexico before 1492. this remarkable achievement, we’ll compare it 381 | Maria Butler, MA Lecturer Emerita, to our own great exhibition, Comic-Con. San Diego State University 377 | Bill Plachy, Writer & Lecturer Tue, Mar 17, 12:00 – 2:00 | Free Wed, Mar 11, 10:00 – 11:30 | $15 University Community Branch Grossmont Learning Center ______THE JUDAISM JESUS BELIEVED BENJAMIN FRANKLIN Scientist, writer, publisher, diplomat, inventor, & PRACTICED businessman – Franklin did it all. Blaine Davies Jesus’ words and actions as recounted in the examines the life of the witty, brilliant and New Testament are largely shaped by his irascible Benjamin Franklin, who as much as any Jewish teachings; we cannot fully understand Founding Father shaped our national identity. his place in spiritual life to the modern day. 378 | Blaine Davies, MA, 382 | Rabbi Michael Mayersohn Professor of U.S. History Tue, Mar 17 - Tue, Mar 24, 10:00 - 12:00 Wed, Mar 11, 1:00 – 2:30 | $15 $30 | 2 Sessions Grossmont Learning Center Grossmont Learning Center ______CENTRAL & EAST COUNTY & HUMANITIES | HISTORY 23 Visit www.SanDiegoOasis.org WASSILY KANDINSKY (1866 – 1944) WHY MEDITATION MATTERS: Kandinsky is often credited as the first artist to A GUIDED MEDITATION INQUIRY create non-representational abstractions. His In this interactive meditation workshop, we will treatise, Concerning the Spiritual In Art, puts explore the philosophy behind the ancient practice forth the belief that abstract colors and forms of meditation, learn about its ancient roots, and can be used to express the inner life of the artist. test its efficacy through direct experience. 383 | Aniko Makranczy, MFA 387 | Peter Bolland, MA, Wed, Mar 18, 10:00 – 12:00 | $15 Professor of Philosophy & Humanities Grossmont Learning Center at Southwestern College ______Fri, Mar 20, 10:00 – 12:00 | $20 Grossmont Learning Center THE HOUSE & HOW IT GREW ______From huts to McMansions to the tiny house, this class will examine at how social, political, cul- TALKING BOLLAND: tural, economic and geographical preferences POST-LECTURE DISCUSSION GROUP have shaped the residential home. Why Meditation Matters: 384 | Nadine Bopp, BA, Ecology, MLA, A Guided Meditation Inquiry Landscape Architecture, Columbia Continue your experience with fellow students College Part-Time Faculty and explore Peter’s ideas in a facilitated, open Wed, Mar 18, 1:00 – 3:00 | $15 environment. Grossmont Learning Center 388 | Linda Weber, Facilitator ______Fri, Mar 20, 12:30 – 1:30 | $5 CHINA: THE NEXT GLOBAL SUPERPOWER Grossmont Learning Center ______Some China experts believe that in 1949, Beijing engaged a 100 year plan to regain BOOTH & LINCOLN: THE SIMPLE TRUTH global supremacy by 2049. Will China seek to Lincoln’s assassination brought the bloodiest police the world or join the family of nations as war in American history to a close. It is the a peaceful ally? subject of speculation and controversy and the 385 | Lola Sparrowhawk, truth is as compelling as any conspiracy theory. Int’l Award-Winning Author/Historian 389 | Mark Carlson, Historian & Author Thu, Mar 19, 10:00 – 11:30 | $15 Mon, Mar 23, 10:00 – 12:00 | $15 Grossmont Learning Center ______Grossmont Learning Center ______TO YOUR HEALTH! RICHARD III: GUILTY OR NOT? TOURISM COMES TO SAN DIEGO Did Richard III murder his nephews to take the “Health tourism” played a big role in San throne? Come hear a murder mystery for the Diego County’s development. Some of those ages and see if you would vote him guilty after who visited to get well also stayed and got you hear the true facts of the case. wealthy. Vincent Rossi offers examples of both. 390 | Kim Keeline, PhD 386 | Vincent Rossi, Historian & Author, Tue, Mar 24, 12:30 – 2:00 | Free Co-Owner Story Seekers Mission Valley Branch Library Fri, Mar 20, 10:00 – 11:30 | Free ______Santee Branch Library ______CENTRAL & EAST COUNTY & HUMANITIES | HISTORY Questions? Call (619) 881-6262 24 CORTEZ & THE MEXICA (AZTECS) THE SIX WIVES OF HENRY VIII “La Leyenda Negra/The Black Legend” of Learn about the women who married one of Spanish conquest in the New World describes Britain’s most notorious monarchs and how the the astonishingly vicious Spanish battles “divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, against the Aztec and Inca empires. survived” rhyme is just the tip of the iceberg with 391 | Frank Newton, PhD these strong willed and interesting women. Wed, Mar 25, 1:00 – 2:30 | $15 395 | Kim Keeline, PhD Grossmont Learning Center Tue, Mar 31, 10:00 – 11:30 | $15 ______Grossmont Learning Center ______THE COGNITIVE REVOLUTION Twenty thousand years ago, there was an THE PSYCHOLOGY OF DEMOCRACY explosion in the archaeological record of A true democracy requires an enlightened mobile and parietal art; figurines and cave electorate. But voters are human and they are painting suggests that humans were thinking vulnerable to psychological processes that may differently than before. distort decision-making, impede rationality and 392 | Henry George, make one open to the demagogue’s appeal. Engineer, Archaeologist & Geologist 396 | Larry Solomon, PhD Thu, Mar 26, 10:00 – 12:00 | $15 Tue, Mar 31, 1:00 – 2:30 | $15 Grossmont Learning Center Grossmont Learning Center ______ASTRAL TRAVEL THE AMBIGUITIES OF PRESIDIO Astral travel frees you from identifying only with DE SAN DIEGO’S LEGAL SYSTEM your body, time and space. It emancipates you Focusing on the Spanish colonial system from limitation and frees the soul, awakens you implemented at the Presidio de San Diego from to higher levels of being, revealing awareness 1770 to 1820, emphasis will be placed on how beyond intellectual knowledge. indigenous men and women ended up at the 393 | Richard Jelusich, PhD, Presidio in the first place. Spiritual Counselor, Author & Professor 397 | Richard Carrico, MA, Author & Fri, Mar 27, 10:00 – 12:00 | $15 Professor of American Indian Studies Grossmont Learning Center Wed, Apr 1, 10:00 – 12:00 | $15 ______Grossmont Learning Center ______WALLED-IN: A WEST BERLIN GIRL’S JOURNEY TO FREEDOM PIZARRO VS. THE INCA In Walled-In, J. Elke Ertle chronicles the first “La Leyenda Negra / The Black Legend” of 21 years of her life growing up in West Berlin Spanish conquest in the New World is explored during the Cold War. As an only child of in a lecture set that describes the vicious Spanish fiercely protective parents, her parental walls battles against the Aztec and Inca empires. mirror the concrete wall that divides the city. 398 | Frank Newton, PhD 394 | J. Elke Ertle, Author Wed, Apr 1, 1:00 – 2:30 | $15 Mon, Mar 30, 10:00 – 11:30 | $15 Grossmont Learning Center Grossmont Learning Center ______CENTRAL & EAST COUNTY & HUMANITIES | HISTORY Visit www.SanDiegoOasis.org EDITH STEIN: FROM SEA TO SEA: JEWISH, PHILOSOPHER & FEMINIST BUILDING THE PANAMA CANAL Edith Stein died in Auschwitz in1942. Her Today, ships pass between the Atlantic and Pacific canonization as a Catholic saint stirred in under twelve hours. In the 1880s, it was the controversy amongst Jews and Catholics. If she dream of the man who built the Suez Canal to was murdered because she was a Jew, how dig a canal across the Isthmus of Panama. can she be a martyr of the Catholic Church? 403 | Mark Carlson, Historian & Author 399 | Oliva M. Espin, PhD Tue, Apr 7, 1:00 – 3:00 | $15 Thu, Apr 2, 10:00 – 11:30 | $15 Grossmont Learning Center Grossmont Learning Center ______THE LAST CAVE ARTIST: THE DIVINE FEMININE TORREY PINES HERMIT IN INDIA & THE WEST Colorful art photos from Nick Connell’s two- Swami Harinamananda of the San Diego room, hand-hewn cave highlight this talk about Vedanta Monastery and comparative religion a character who secretly lived for 20 years at professor Peter Bolland join forces again for Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve. this dialogue exploring the Divine Feminine in 404 | Jack Innis, Author Indian and Western mythology. Wed, Apr 8, 10:00 – 11:30 | $15 400 | Peter Bolland, MA, Grossmont Learning Center Professor of Philosophy & Humanities ______at Southwestern College Fri, Apr 3, 10:00 – 12:00 | $20 THE SEARCH FOR THE TRUE Grossmont Learning Center MARY MAGDALENE ______Mary Magdalene is among the most famous of women, yet little is known about her. Who TALKING BOLLAND: was she, and what happened to her after her POST-LECTURE DISCUSSION GROUP prominence in the latter part of the four gospels? The Divine Feminine in India and the West 405 | Philip R. Pryde, PhD, Professor Emeritus Continue your experience with fellow students SDSU, Author, Lecturer and explore Peter’s ideas in a facilitated, open Wed, Apr 8, 1:00 – 2:30 | $15 environment. Grossmont Learning Center 401 | Marvin Sloben, Facilitator ______Fri, Apr 3, 12:30 – 1:30 | $5 Grossmont Learning Center MOVING PEOPLE: ______A HISTORY OF TRANSPORTATION hroughout history, inventions and discoveries OUR SEARCH FOR MEANING have been applied to transport problems, How do we find meaning in life? How can our life decreasing time spent while increasing the still matter in the face of terrible suffering? Learn amount of goods that could be moved. about Man’s Search for Meaning by Holocaust 406 | Nadine Bopp, BA, survivor and psychologist Viktor Frankl. Ecology, MLA, Landscape Architecture, 402 | Matthew Wion, PhD Columbia College Part-Time Faculty Fri, Apr 3, 1:00 – 2:30 | $15 Wed, Apr 8, 1:00 – 3:00 | $15 Grossmont Learning Center Grossmont Learning Center ______CENTRAL & EAST COUNTY & HUMANITIES | HISTORY Questions? Call (619) 881-6262 26 PRE-SOCRATIC PHILOSOPHERS: THE SIEGE OF VICKSBURG, SCIENTISTS OF THE ANCIENT WORLD GRANT’S MASTERPIECE Much of early Greek Philosophy was focused on For Ulysses S. Grant, the problem of Vicksburg discovering underlying principles of reality. They was simple: it was just unreachable. Blocked from were like scientists, looking for the fundamental the north and west by Mother Nature and from elements of life. Their views are best known the east by the Confederacy, Grant’s solution to through the writings of Plato and Aristotle. the problem of Vicksburg was his masterpiece. 407 | Gregory J. Buckles, MA, 411 | Bill Plachy, Writer & Lecturer Professor of Philosophy Tue, Apr 14, 1:00 – 2:30 | $15 Fri, Apr 10, 1:00 – 3:00 | $15 Grossmont Learning Center Grossmont Learning Center ______40TH ANNIVERSARY: THE ENIGMATIC THOMAS JEFFERSON THE EXPLOSION OF MT ST. HELENS Thomas Jefferson remains the greatest enigma The largest volcanic eruption in North American of all U.S. Presidents. Blaine Davies explores the history took place in 1980, when Mt. St. Helens life and contradictions of the scientist, architect, exploded and sent its upper thousand feet flying farmer, astronomer, scholar and statesman, over the Washington state countryside. author of the Declaration of Independence and 412 | Philip R. Pryde, PhD, Professor Emeritus our third President. SDSU, Author, Lecturer 408 | Blaine Davies, MA, Thu, Apr 16, 1:00 – 2:30 | $15 Professor of U.S. History Grossmont Learning Center Mon, Apr 13, 10:00 – 11:30 | Free ______Coronado Public Library 409 | Blaine Davies, MA, WHY RELIGION? Professor of U.S. History What is religion? Has it runs its course? Are Thu, Apr 16, 2:00 – 3:30 | Free we entering a post-religious age? Has science College-Rolando Branch Library replaced, or enhanced religion? Why do a ______growing number of people report that they are “spiritual, but not religious?” THE NEOLITHIC REVOLUTION 413 | Peter Bolland, MA, Marking the emergence of the first civilizations, Professor of Philosophy & Humanities the Neolithic Revolution was the most important at Southwestern College and far-reaching revolution in the history of Fri, Apr 17, 10:00 – 12:00 | $20 humanity. Grossmont Learning Center 410 | Bruno Leone, MA, ______Instructor, Author & Lecturer Mon, Apr 13, 1:00 – 3:00 | $15 TALKING BOLLAND: Grossmont Learning Center POST-LECTURE DISCUSSION GROUP ______Why Religion Continue your experience with fellow students and explore Peter’s ideas in a facilitated, open environment. 414 | Linda Weber, Facilitator Fri, Apr 17, 12:30 – 1:30 | $5 Grossmont Learning Center ______CENTRAL & EAST COUNTY & HUMANITIES | HISTORY

27 Visit www.SanDiegoOasis.org HISTORICAL JESUS I CAN RELATE: HOW WE INTUITIVELY What do historians say about Jesus of CHOOSE THE PEOPLE IN OUR LIVES Nazareth? How accurate are the gospels? How Join us for a fascinating lecture about our should we read them? What are the historical intuitive abilities and chakras that lead us to tools for reconstructing the Jesus of history? create relationships on a higher level long What does any of this mean for Christian faith? before we meet. 415 | Matthew Wion, PhD 419 | Richard Jelusich, PhD, Fri, Apr 17, 1:00 – 2:30 | $15 Spiritual Counselor, Author & Professor Grossmont Learning Center Fri, Apr 24, 10:00 – 12:00 | $15 ______Grossmont Learning Center ______MANET & MORISOT Edouard Manet and Berthe Morisot were both ALEXANDER HAMILTON: painters of the Impressionist era, although each THE MAN, NOT THE MUSICAL chose different artistic paths. This lecture explores Discover how Alexander Hamilton became their relationship through their paintings. arguably our most important Founding Father 416 | Julia Fister, MFA not to serve as President. We’ll explore his Tue, Apr 21, 12:30 – 2:00 | Free turbulent, remarkable life and how he played University Community Branch such a key role in shaping our nation. ______420 | Blaine Davies, MA, TALES FROM RUSSIA Professor of U.S. History Tue, Apr 28, 12:30 – 2:00 | Free Beautiful princesses, wise wolves, horses of University Community Branch power, quests, dangers, immortal villains, magic ______frogs, clever brothers, enormous vegetables – Russian folklore has provided images, themes and scenes for some of the world’s most memorable art, literature and music. 417 | Marilyn McPhie, Master Storyteller Tue, Apr 21, 1:00 – 2:30 | $15 Grossmont Learning Center ______Sign Up! HOW DISNEYLAND IMAGINEERS BROUGHT ANIMALS & PEOPLE TO LIFE Many of our Popular attractions at Disneyland are greatly enhanced by the robotic animals and people classes who help to convey the story as guests pass. fill up quickly. The concept began earlier than many suppose. Don’t be 418 | James Keeline, Historian & Author disappointed! Thu, Apr 23, 10:00 – 11:30 | $15 Grossmont Learning Center ______CENTRAL & EAST COUNTY & HUMANITIES | HISTORY Questions? Call (619) 881-6262 28 A HAWAIIAN EXPERIENCE Join us for our last look at the Islands as we LANGUAGE learn how to handle verbs in the language, practice one more song, and take cultural looks BEGINNING FRENCH (Continued) at Moloka’i, Lana’i and the surprising Ni’ihau. Pick up practical words, phrases and general 442 | John L. Walker, PhD information for nearly all situations. The textbook Thu, Mar 5, 10:00 – 11:30 | $15 for the class is French Made Simple by Pamela Grossmont Learning Center Rose Haze. Come as a beginner or to improve ______your expertise in the language. 432 | Danielle Deaton ITALIAN FOR CONVERSATION (Continued) Mon, Mar 9 - Mon, Apr 20, 10:30 - 11:45 Open to anyone who has studied Italian at the $98 | 7 Sessions intermediate-advanced level. Learn vocabulary Grossmont Learning Center and grammar in a fun, lively environment ______through use of graded readers, literature, poetry and other material. Expect to be challenged! INTERMEDIATE FRENCH (Continued) 444 | Paula Matthews, MA, Mesa College This class is for the Intermediate to advanced and USD Italian Language Professor French student with emphasis on correct Mon, Mar 9 - Mon, Apr 20, 11:00 - 12:30 pronunciation. A basic knowledge of French is $98 | 7 Sessions helpful. We will use the textbook, French Made Grossmont Learning Center Simple by Pamela Rose Haze. ______434 | Danielle Deaton Mon, Mar 9 – Mon, Apr 20, 1:30 – 2:45 ITALIAN FOR TRAVELERS (Continued) $98 | 7 Sessions Whether planning a trip to Italy or dreaming Grossmont Learning Center about one, this class will introduce you to the ______beautiful and culturally rich Italian language. No prior knowledge of Italian is required. ADVANCED FRENCH (Continued) 446 | Paula Matthews, MA, Mesa College Advanced French requires a good command of and USD Italian Language Professor the language. We will be using the book Contes Mon, Mar 9 – Mon, Apr 20, 1:00 – 2:30 et légendes de France by Andrée Vary. $98 | 7 Sessions 436 | Danielle Deaton Grossmont Learning Center Mon, Mar 9 – Mon, Apr 20, 12:00 – 1:15 ______$98 | 7 Sessions Grossmont Learning Center RUSSIAN FOR BEGINNERS (Continued) ______This class is for students who have no background in Russian. Through speaking, simple reading CONVERSATIONAL FRENCH (Continued) and writing exercises, we will focus on learning This class, for those with a command of the Cyrillic alphabet, build vocabulary, sentence intermediate French, focuses on adding structure and verb conjugation. knowledge of the French language through 448 | Zhanna A Hazelton, MA, Berlitz conversation. Vocabulary and grammar topics Language Centers & Language Door Instructor are addressed in the context of these activities. Tue, Mar 10 – Tue, Apr 21, 10:00 – 11:30 438 | Roger Jehamy, MA $98 | 7 Sessions Thu, Mar 12 – Thu, Apr 23, 1:00 – 2:30 Grossmont Learning Center $98 | 7 Sessions ______Grossmont Learning Center

______CENTRAL & EAST COUNTY | LANGUAGE 29 Visit www.SanDiegoOasis.org BEGINNING SPANISH I (Continued) ADVANCED SPANISH I (Continued) For students with no background in Spanish. For students who have completed Spanish Learn vocabulary, the uses of SER and ESTAR Intermediate I & II classes or equivalent and (to be), dates, numbers and interrogative words. who have experience using the present tense, The textbook for this class is Easy Spanish STEP- reflexive verbs, subjunctive and past tenses. BY-STEP by Barbara Bregstein. Build your knowledge of conversational phrases 450 | Gladis Jiménez González and expressions while mixing in grammar and Mon, Mar 9 – Mon, Apr 20, 1:00 – 2:30 vocabulary. The textbook is Advanced Spanish $98 | 7 Sessions STEP-BY-STEP by Barbara Bregstein. Grossmont Learning Center 458 | Gladis Jiménez González ______Thu, Mar 12 - Thu, Apr 23, 10:30 - 12:00 $98 | 7 Sessions BEGINNING SPANISH II (Continued) Grossmont Learning Center For students who have taken basic Spanish. We ______will continue with present tense using irregular verbs, practice grammar, reading and introduce LECTORES EN ESPAÑOL (Continued) new vocabulary. The textbook is Easy Spanish In this course we will read and analyze stories, STEP-BY-STEP by Barbara Bregsteinl. essays and fables from different Latin American 452 | Gladis Jiménez González writers. All reading material will be taken from Tue, Mar 10 – Tue, Apr 21, 10:30 – 12:00 internet websites. $98 | 7 Sessions 460 | Gladis Jiménez Gonzále Grossmont Learning Center Fri, Mar 13 – Fri, Apr 24, 10:30 – 12:00 ______$98 | 7 Sessions Grossmont Learning Center INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I (Continued) ______For students who have completed Beginning Spanish I and II classes or equivalent. We will CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH (Continued) continue with present tense using irregular verbs, For people with a very advanced level of learn direct and indirect objects, pronouns and Spanish who wish to deepen and perfect their reflexive verbs. The textbook isEasy Spanish knowledge of the language. Students will STEP-BY-STEP by Barbara Bregstein. debate in Spanish, accurately and fluently, on 454 | Gladis Jiménez González a variety of topics. Thu, Mar 12 - Thu, Apr 23, 12:30 – 2:00 462 | Danisa Mardones, BA $98 | 7 Sessions Tue, Mar 10 – Tue, Apr 21, 1:30 – 3:00 Grossmont Learning Center $98 | 7 Sessions ______Grossmont Learning Center ______INTERMEDIATE SPANISH II (Continued) For students who have completed Beginning SPANISH FOR TRAVELERS (Continued) Spanish I & II classes or equivalent and is for The objective of this class is to help students those who have experience using present tense. express themselves successfully in different Focus is on learning reflexive verbs, subjunctive contexts of life in a Spanish-speaking and past tense. The textbook is Advanced environment. We will emphasize vocabulary Spanish STEP-BY-STEP by Barbara Bregstein. and correct pronunciation to use in each 456 | Gladis Jiménez González situation and country. Fri, Mar 13 – Fri, Apr 24, 12:30 – 2:00 464 | Danisa Mardones, BA $98 | 7 Sessions Wed, Mar 11 – Wed, Apr 22, 1:30 – 3:00 Grossmont Learning Center $98 | 7 Sessions CENTRAL & EAST COUNTY | LANGUAGE ______Grossmont Learning Center 30 ______LITERATURE PERSONAL MURDER MYSTERIES: ALL ABOUT THE GENRES ENRICHMENT Do you read mysteries? If so, you know that GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP there are many genre specific distinctions VITAS Innovative Hospice Care® of San Diego between mystery books. In this presentation, invites you to our drop-in group. Learn about we’ll discuss classic examples of the genre symptoms of grief, what you may experience, and why particular mysteries appeal to some and how to respond to occasional hurtful and not others. statements made by well-meaning people. 471 | Kim Keeline, PhD Meeting dates: 3/4, 3/18, 4/1, 4/15. Thu, Jan 23, 1:00 – 2:30 | Free 486 | Rolandas Kausas North Clairemont Library ______Wed, Jan 15 - Wed, Apr 15, 10:30 - 11:30 Free | Grossmont Learning Center WRITE YOUR MEMOIR LIKE A NOVEL ______(Continued) 475 | Lola Sparrowhawk, SELF-SABOTAGE NO MORE! Int’l Award-Winning Author Your may not be aware that your behavior Thu, Mar 12 – Thu, Apr 23 may be self-sabotaging your efforts or desires. 0:00 – 12:00 | $98 | 7 Sessions Come explore what self-sabotaging behavior Grossmont Learning Center is and how you can overcome it. ______500 | Laura Diaz, Board Certified Coach CREATIVE WRITING: READ & CRITIQUE Sat, Apr 4, 10:00 – 11:30 | $15 Grossmont Learning Center (Continued) ______477 | Lola Sparrowhawk, Int’l Award-Winning Author DEATH CAFÉ Fri, Mar 13 - Fri, Apr 24, 10:00 - 12:00 The purpose of a death café is to help us make $98| 7 Sessions the most of our finite life by increasing our Grossmont Learning Center awareness of death. There are no objectives, ______no themes or agenda. BOOK LOVE 505 | Barbara Bailey, MS, RN This entertaining program will whet your Wed, Jan 29, 10:00 – 12:00 | Free appetite and stimulate your mind. Recently Grossmont Learning Center ______retired librarians, Hildie Kraus and Penny Taylor, will present lively book reviews and LET’S WALK THE CAMINO recommendations of various genres and Join Chef Cyndi and her walking partner, styles for your next literary adventure. Karen Weymann. Menu includes Asparagus 481 | Hildie Kraus & Penny Taylor, Retired and Tuna Salad, Chicken and Chorizo Paella San Diego County Library Managers and Instantpot Flan. Wed, Mar 4, 1:00 – 2:00 | $10 509 | Chef Cyndi Burgunder, Personal Chef Grossmont Learning Center Thu, Mar 19, 10:30 – 12:30 | $35 ______Grossmont Learning Center ______CENTRAL & EAST COUNTY | PERSONAL ENRICHMENT 31 READING PEOPLE USING INTRO INTO NUMEROLOGY INTERACTION STYLES Numerology is the study of numbers and how Would you like to be able to read people, to they influence our lives. Learn how numerology understand clues given by the way a person affects you and how to calculate and receive speaks and moves? You will discover your interpretations of your life path number, own interaction style and how to determine birthday number and achievement number. the style of others. 521 | Russell Rowe, Certified Enneagram 516 | Barbara Gunning, MBA, Teacher and Myers Briggs Consultant Master Personality Type Practitioner Wed, Mar 11, 1:00 – 3:00 | $15 Wed, Mar 4, 10:00 – 12:00 | $15 Grossmont Learning Center ______Grossmont Learning Center ______HOW TO SOLVE SUDOKU PUZZLES VEGETABLE GARDENING 101 Welcome to the world of Sudoku, the puzzles that keep our minds healthily stimulated Learn the basics for a successful and bountiful without the need of an extensive vocabulary. harvest, whether in the ground or in pots. We will cover location, size, soil preparation, John L. Walker, PhD choosing vegetables, irrigation, harvesting 522 | Easy Sudoku Puzzles and seed saving. Thu, Mar 12, 10:00 – 11:30 | $12 517 | Karan Greenwald Grossmont Learning Center Wed, Mar 4, 1:00 – 2:00 | Free 523 | Moderate Sudoku Puzzles Serra Mesa Branch Library Thu, Mar 19, 10:00 – 11:30 | $12 518 | Karan Greenwald Grossmont Learning Center Wed, Apr 15, 1:00 – 2:00 | Free 524 | Hard Sudoku Puzzles Point Loma Branch Library ______Thu, Mar 26, 10:00 – 11:30 | $12 Grossmont Learning Center GO WILD! ______How much do you know about the diverse and fascinating wildlife of San Diego? Do you THRIVING IN RETIREMENT! enjoy, avoid or fear walking outdoors? Learn A SIX-WEEK WORKSHOP how to identify animal signs and habitats and Join this workshop to explore relevant the many native plants seen on nature trails. topics, such as changing relationships, time 519 | Linda Hawley, Ed.M., Teacher & Author management, health and well being and Mon, Mar 9, 10:00 – 11:00 | $15 finding a new purpose. Grossmont Learning Center 525 | Virginia B. Berger, MA, ______Certified Professional Coach Tue, Mar 17 – Tue, Apr 21 BE HAPPY 10:00 – 12:00 | $72 | 6 Sessions Create new ways to expand your happiness The Unity Center and learn to appreciate what you have that ______increases your happiness. 520 | Laura Diaz, Board Certified Coach Wed, Mar 11, 10:00 – 11:30 | $15 Grossmont Learning Center ______CENTRAL & EAST COUNTY | PERSONAL ENRICHMENT Questions? Call (619) 881-6262 32 COMMUNICATION THEORY LET GO OF YOUR FEARS: Communication Theory explains the scientific HOW SUBTLE PHOBIAS HOLD YOU BACK side of how we communicate in everyday We’ve heard of clinical phobias (fear of water, situations. Learn the fundamentals then create spiders, etc.), but what about subtle phobias your own theory and gain insight into the like getting a new job, retiring, taking a dream development of communication theory. vacation or other fears of change that can hold 526 | Heather Emerson, MA Communications a person back from having the life they want. Mon, Mar 30 – Mon, Apr 13 530 | Dr. Michelle Dexter, Psy.D., NLPCC 10:00 – 11:15 | $45 | 3 Sessions Wed, Apr 15, 1:00 – 2:30 | $15 Grossmont Learning Center Grossmont Learning Center ______

TRAVELING LIGHT & EASY INTRO TO THE ENNEAGRAM Is travel or backpacking in your future plans? Ever wondered why you think the way you Come learn how to pack lightly for a more do, and why other people think, feel and act enjoyable trip. Join traveler and Camino differently from you? The enneagram identifies walker Amanda Schaffer as she offers tips on basic fears and desires of nine distinct and traveling light for any adventure. fundamentally different personality types. 527 | Amanda Schaffer, MFA, MA 531 | Russell Rowe, Certified Enneagram Wed, Apr 1, 1:00 – 3:00 | Free Teacher and Myers Briggs Consultant Serra Mesa Branch Library Wed, Apr 22, 1:00 – 3:00 | $15 ______Grossmont Learning Center ______MUSCLE TESTING MADE EASY Applied kinesiology muscle testing is a CELEBRATE OLDER DRIVER SAFETY WEEK: scientifically supported method of using muscles IMPROVE YOUR DRIVING SKILLS to identify what is going on in the bodymind. Be guided through the process of developing It has been found to be useful in determining a transportation plan to strengthen your root causes of vexing health conditions as well ability to drive confidently and safely. as unconscious mental and emotional patterns. Identify strategies to improve and enhance 528 | Dr. Michelle Dexter, Psy.D., NLPCC your driving abilities while also identifying Wed, Apr 1, 1:00 – 2:30 | $15 resources to support a transportation plan. Grossmont Learning Center 532 | Judi Bonilla, Aging Expert, Author ______Thu, Apr 23, 1:00 – 2:30 | $15 Grossmont Learning Center CLAIM & LIVE THE SECOND HALF ______OF YOUR LIFE WITH PURPOSE Purpose is a deep dimension within us, our central core, where we have a profound sense of who we are, where we came from and where we’re going. During the second half of our life, we are a source of wisdom. Our life purpose is to make a difference to others. 529 | Laura Diaz, Board Certified Coach (BCC) Wed, Apr 8, 10:00 – 11:30 | $15 Grossmont Learning Center ______CENTRAL & EAST COUNTY | PERSONAL ENRICHMENT 33 Visit www.SanDiegoOasis.org INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL ANTHROPOLOGY SCIENCE This brief introductory lecture will present a SPEAKING OF SCIENCE: few of the dominant theoretical frameworks and concepts that play a significant role in SEXUALITY ACROSS THE LIFESPAN environmental anthropology today. Touch—our earliest means of connecting with 539 | Ben Nugent, MA, Adjunct Faculty, another human being—remains a vital force Cuyamaca Community College throughout life. Fri, Jan 24, 10:00 – 11:30 | $15 535 | Dr. Erin N. Castelloe Grossmont Learning Center Fri, Feb 14, 10:00 – 11:15 | $15 ______Grossmont Learning Center ______ROVING THE RED PLANET THE FLEET SCIENCE CENTER One of four intrepid robotic Mars Rover explorers, Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity, PRESENTS: SPEAKING OF SCIENCE is still driving on the surface of Mars. It touched Cutting-edge scientific research from San down 7-1/2 years ago and has driven over 13 Diego’s universities and companies could lead miles. What has it seen? What has it learned? to critical solutions, cures and advancements. 540 | Gerald Williams, San Diego Space 536 | Fleet Science Center Network, The Mars Society Fri, Mar 13, 10:00 – 11:15 | $15 Tue, Mar 10, 10:00 – 11:30 | $15 Grossmont Learning Center Grossmont Learning Center ______SPEAKING OF SCIENCE: SUSTAINABLE ACTIONS BACTERIA STOLE MY DNA! & ATTITUDES FOR THE CLIMATE New CRISPR genetic engineering techniques Come learn about immediate solutions we can allow for introduction of arbitrary DNA implement to make the world a better place for sequences into an organism, but can you people and our planet. just drop a gene into a foreign species’ 541 | Bev Harju, PhD chromosome and expect it to work? Sat, Apr 4, 10:00 – 11:00 | $15 537 | Dr. Troy Sandberg Grossmont Learning Center Fri, Apr 10, 10:00 – 11:15 | $15 ______Grossmont Learning Center ______NEWTON’S LAWS OF MOTION & GRAVITY: FROM THE TERRESTRIAL TO THE CELESTIAL SCRIPPS INSTITUTION Newton’s Laws of Motion are taught in OF OCEANOGRAPHY physics classes today, not because they are Learn about research, recent advances in the “introductory” but because they are fundamental field, and broader activities being conducted to the way we view and interact with the world. at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, one 542 | Philip Blanco, PhD, of the oldest and largest centers of oceanic Physics and Astronomy Professor study in the world. Fri, Apr 10, 10:30 – 12:00 | $15 538 | Scripps Institution of Oceanography Grossmont Learning Center Thu, Jan 16, 1:00 – 2:30 | Free ______Grossmont Learning Center ______CENTRAL & EAST COUNTY | SCIENCE Questions? Call (619) 881-6262 34 MICROSOFT EXCEL MADE EASY: INTERMEDIATE WORKSHOP TECHNOLOGY Learn how to manage data and explore how Excel is used to present data using tables, ANDROID 101 formulas, charts and even pictures. Laptops Learn how to get more out of your Android will be provided for use during the class. phone. Install apps, increase the text size, 568 | Cecilia Rosas browse the internet, use email, text and more. Sat, Apr 4, 10:00 – 12:00 | $15 562 | Bucky Reed, IT Professional Grossmont Learning Center Wed, Mar 25, 10:00 – 11:30 | $15 ______Grossmont Learning Center ______EBAY BUYING WITH SAFETY & SUCCESS Learn tools to use at home, such as searching ANDROID 102 for specific items, checking integrity of the seller, Learn to get even more out of your Android comparing prices, getting the best possible phone. Access maps to get around, use Uber price, bidding correctly and paying safely. and Lyft, share photos, see how much your 569 | Gini Pedersen, MA Education phone can do to make your life easier. Technology, Community College Instructor 563 | Bucky Reed, IT Professional Thu, Apr 2, 1:00 – 2:30 | $15 Wed, Mar 4, 10:00 – 11:30 | $15 Grossmont Learning Center Grossmont Learning Center ______564 | Bucky Reed, IT Professional Wed, Apr 1, 10:00 – 11:30 | $15 Grossmont Learning Center GET SMART WITH ALEXA ______Using just the he sound of your voice, play music, search the web, create shopping lists, GADGETS & DEVICES shop online, get instant news and weather and Gadgets and devices help us connect, protect control your smart home! and entertain. Learn about various devices, 570 | Barbara Smith, MA, discover how they work and determine which Community College Instructor might be devices or gadgets you would enjoy. Wed, Apr 15, 10:00 – 12:00 | $15 566 | Mary Burns, Professor, Grossmont Learning Center San Diego Continuing Education ______Wed, Mar 4, 10:00 – 12:00 | $15 Grossmont Learning Center TIPS FOR EFFECTIVE ______INTERNET SEARCHING Learn how to choose a search engine, tips MICROSOFT EXCEL MADE EASY: about conducting your searches, how to use BEGINNING WORKSHOP keywords effectively, how to deal with ads Microsoft Excel is a great tool for organizing. and more. You will also receive a helpful Learn skills needed to create a spreadsheet, handout with easy-to-follow instructions. use basic formulas and filter, insert data, how 571 | Gini Pedersen, MA Education to print and how to create a document. Laptops Technology, Community College Instructor are provided for in-class use. Wed, Apr 15, 1:00 – 2:30 | $15 567 | Cecilia Rosas Grossmont Learning Center Sat, Mar 7, 10:00 – 12:00 | $15 ______Grossmont Learning Center ______CENTRAL & EAST COUNTY | TECHNOLOGY 35 Visit www.SanDiegoOasis.org CUTTING THE CORD CONQUERING YOUR IPHONE: PART II Join the millions of people who have eliminated This class will review settings, contacts, voice cable TV (and even landline phones). Learn calls, email, texting, and Siri, and then focus what is involved in cutting the cord, some of on using your iPhone as a GPS for navigation, your options, what additional equipment you and as a camera. Also covered will be photo may need to purchase and evaluate whether management and advanced uses for hands- cutting the cord is right for you. free operation with Siri. 572 | Mary Burns, Professor, 579 | Jacki Montierth, San Diego Continuing Education founder of www.wiseboomer.com Thu, Apr 16, 10:00 – 12:00 | $15 Mon, Mar 16, 10:00 – 12:00 | $20 Grossmont Learning Center Grossmont Learning Center ______

INTRO TO SOCIAL MEDIA CONQUERING YOUR IPHONE: This lecture will highlight the popular social PART III ADVANCED media applications Facebook, Twitter, This class is for those who want to take their Instagram, Skype and how they can be used iPhone skills even further. Subjects covered will to keep up with your families and friends. include using the iPhone internationally, scan- 573 | Clark Kranz, MIS, Computer Science ning documents, troubleshooting problems, Information Professor iCloud management, wallet and a myriad of Mon, Apr 20, 10:00 – 12:00 | $15 useful, efficient apps. This is NOT a class for Grossmont Learning Center the novice iPhone user. Make sure you are ______familiar with all that was covered in Parts I & II. 581 | Jacki Montierth, CONQUERING YOUR IPHONE: PART I founder of www.wiseboomer.com Not using all the wonderful features of your Mon, Mar 2, 10:00 – 12:00 | $20 iPhone? Want to make sure your phone has the Grossmont Learning Center right settings to make it secure? This hands-on 582 | Jacki Montierth, class explains all those settings and capabilities founder of www.wiseboomer.com of your iPhone. Wed, Mar 18, 10:00 – 12:00 | $20 576 | Jacki Montierth, Grossmont Learning Center founder of www.wiseboomer.com ______Mon, Mar 9, 10:00 - 12:00 | $20 Grossmont Learning Center ______Bring your charged phone, user ID, and passwords with you to smartphone classes! CENTRAL & EAST COUNTY | TECHNOLOGY Questions? Call (619) 881-6262 36 ANDY FRIEDENBERG PRESENTS: PAPADOPOULOS & SONS (UK) Theatre, Film Following his ruin in the latest banking crisis, a self-made millionaire reluctantly re-unites with & Music his estranged freewheeling brother to re-open the abandoned fish and chip shop they shared IMPROV CLASS! ALL LEVELS WELCOME! in their youth. Enjoy a supportive environment to experience 602 | Andy Friedenberg, a wide variety of Improvisational techniques, Director Cinema Society of SD games, storytelling and character development. Mon, Apr 20, 10:00-12:30 | $12 592 | Gwenn Olive, Entertainer, Grossmont Learning Center Musician, Clinical Psychotherapist ______Wed, Mar 25-Wed, Apr 22, 2:30-4:00 $60 | 5 Sessions GREATEST HITS Grossmont Wellness Center ______OF SINGER-SONGWRITERS Enjoy a concert of well-known songs written READERS THEATER: by singer-songwriters such as James Taylor, ENTERTAINMENT BY READING OUT LOUD John Denver, Loggins and Messina, Cat Reader’s Theater is a style of performing in Stevens, Neil Young, Billy Joel, Elton John which actors do not memorize their lines but and many more. use only vocal expression to help the audience 604 | Doug Beaupré, Singer-Songwriter understand the story. Wed, Mar 4, 6:00 – 7:30 | Free 597 | Tonya Lehman University Community Branch Fri, Apr 24, 12:15 – 1:15 | $8 605 | Doug Beaupré, Singer-Songwriter Grossmont Learning Center Sun, Apr 26, 3:00 – 4:30 | Free ______Coronado Public Library ______ACTING WORKSHOP: SHOWCASE PERFORMANCE LOIS BOURGON - HIGH STANDARDS: Be delighted by monologues and scenes from THE BIRTH OF THE GREAT stage, screen and TV as we showcase the hard AMERICAN SONGBOOK work and dedication of Oasis members, both Critically acclaimed soprano Lois Bourgon experienced and new to the joys of acting. brings to life the history of American 599 | Oasis Acting Workshop Popular Song through the classics by Irving Mon, Apr 6, 12:30 – 2:30 | Free Berlin, Harold Arlen, George Gershwin Grossmont Learning Center and Cole Porter. ______609 | Cabarabia Productions Thu, Mar 12, 3:30 – 4:45 | $20 ANDY FRIEDENBERG PRESENTS: Grossmont Learning Center NOODLE (ISRAEL) ______Miri is a twice-widowed flight attendant whose existence is turned upside down by an abandoned Chinese boy whose migrant- worker mother has been deported from Israel. 601 | Andy Friedenberg, Director Cinema Society of SD Mon, Mar 16, 10:00 – 12:00 | $12 Grossmont Learning Center CENTRAL & EAST COUNTY | THEATRE, FILM & MUSIC ______37 Visit www.SanDiegoOasis.org CAROL WHITENER & FRIENDS: 1960’S FOLK RENAISSANCE OUR TIME SLOW-JAM Local Entertainer Carol Whitener presents Bring your guitar, banjo, autoharp, voice, an afternoon of stories and songs about etc., and we’ll enjoy wonderful songs of enjoying later in life new challenges and the 1960’s folk era. Want to simply sing? new beginnings. Featuring Susan Cody, Lynn I’ll bring percussion. Music is in easy keys. Green, Vivienne Jarvis and Roylee Bailey Recommended book: Peter, Paul and Mary York. Special guest Michael Lavine, a musical Around the Campfire or any similar book you director from New York, will be on Piano. might already have. 610 | Cabarabia Productions 617 | Chris Burns, Many-Strings Thu, Apr 16, 3:30 – 4:45 | $20 Wed, Mar 18 -Wed, Apr 22, 1:15-2:15 Grossmont Learning Center $60 | 6 Sessions ______Grossmont Wellness Center FILM ON THE FRINGE: ______TEL AVIV ON FIRE (2018) BROADWAY MUSICALS: A hapless Palestinian intern on a hit soap A JEWISH LEGACY opera turns his encounters with an Israeli Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern, the Gershwins, Larry security officer into a screenwriting career. 613 | Ralph DeLauro, Cinema Under the Hart, Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein, Stars Curator, Film Lecturer Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim, the Tue, Mar 24, 1:00 – 3:00 | $8 list goes on and on. Composers, writers and Grossmont Learning Center performers, all Jewish and all connected to ______Broadway musicals. What is it about Jewish cultural history that leads to this phenomenon? SONGS OF THE SIXTIES & SEVENTIES 618 | Leslie Johnson Leech, MS Singer-songwriter Doug Beaupré will perform Thu, Mar 19, 1:00 – 3:00 | $12 favorites by artists including The Beatles, Simon Grossmont Learning Center & Garfunkel, Bob Dylan, James Taylor, John ______Denver, Neil Young, The Eagles and more. 615 | Doug Beaupré, Singer-Songwriter 60’S FLASHBACK, Sat, Mar 7, 2:00 – 3:30 | Free CABARET STYLE WITH DAVID DOOLEY Ocean Beach Branch Library The 1960s was a fabulous decade for music. ______David Dooley is your singing guide to old favorites and hidden gems. David will be CELTIC FOLK SONG SING A-LONG joined by Rodney Girvin on piano. IN HOOLEY’S PUB! 619 | David Dooley, Singer Sing along to a mix of Irish and Scottish songs Thu, Mar 26, 3:30 – 4:30 | $15 (lyrics provided) or just tap your toes. Through Grossmont Learning Center music we can enjoy Irish poetry, and share the ______Celtic love of life, homeland and freedom. 616 | Chris & Jamie Burns, Many-Strings Tue, Mar 10, 12:00 – 1:00 | Free Hooleys Irish Pub ______CENTRAL & EAST COUNTY | THEATRE, FILM & MUSIC Questions? Call (619) 881-6262 38 THE CLASSICAL PIANO: TUTTO A DIO: CHARMING AND DRAMATIC AN AFTERNOON OF CLASSICAL, TANGO This class features the classical piano: & NORTHERN EUROPEAN FOLK MUSIC sometimes bold and dramatic, other times Tutto a Dio, a unique musical virtuoso duo enchanting and romantic. Make your day comprising of a violist and an accordionist, special with Debussy, Chopin, Liszt, Beethoven have traveled the world and won numerous and Rachmaninoff. international competitions. Their signature 620 | Chris Burns, Many-Strings professionalism and creative freedom have Tue, Apr 7, 11:00 – 12:00 | $12 inspired audiences around the world. Grossmont Learning Center 622 | Violist Greta Staponkute and ______Accordionist Augustinas Rakauskas Tue, Mar 10, 4:00 – 5:15 | $25 JAZZ: Grossmont Learning Center AMERICAN CREATIVITY & DIVERSITY ______This hour of music is dedicated to the evolution and diversity of an American invention: Jazz. TUTTO A DIO: The music of Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, AN EVENING OF CLASSICAL, TANGO Dave Brubeck, Sarah Vaughan, Billie Holiday and other jazz greats will be featured in this & LITHUANIAN FOLK MUSIC celebration of American creativity. Tutto a Dio, a unique musical virtuoso duo 621 | Chris Burns, Many-Strings comprising of a violist and an accordionist, Wed, Apr 29, 1:00 – 2:00 | Free have traveled the world and won numerous Point Loma Branch Library international competitions. Their signature ______professionalism and creative freedom have inspired audiences around the world. 623 | Violist Greta Staponkute and Accordionist Augustinas Rakauskas Tue, Mar 10, 6:30 – 7:45 | $25 Grossmont Learning Center Sign Up! ______

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