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We’re changing the way people think about aging 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 WHAT’S DIFFERENT ABOUT 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?