SEE INSIDE for September/October In-Person & Online Classes Connecting the 50+ Community in San Diego County Engaging Socially & Intellectually | Staying Active & Fit | Investing in At-Risk Students | Empowering Low-Income Seniors Join us! SanDiegoOasis.org We’re changing the way [email protected] Central | East | South County (619) 881-6262 people think about aging. North County (760) 796-6020 ABOUT SAN DIEGO OASIS San Diego Oasis is an award-winning nonprofit organization serving people 50+ throughout the San Diego region. Our mission is to promote successful aging through a three-fold approach: lifelong learning, healthy living and intergenerational community service. Current Membership is 50,050. Membership is free. Class costs range from free to $20 per class. Program Highlights • Lifelong Learning: 3,000 classes annually at more than 30 physical locations and virtually • Healthy Living: ongoing workshops in fitness, dance, nutrition, life-style, and chronic disease management • Intergenerational Tutoring Program: Hundreds of trained volunteer tutors throughout 11 school districts helping at-risk children in grades K-4 build reading skills, self-esteem and positive attitudes toward learning. • Travel Program: day trips and extended trips are offered throughout the year. • Closing the Digital Divide: new tablets, personal training, internet, and free online classes are provided to low-income, home bound, isolated seniors who do not have any technology (650 tablets as of 7/2021). JOINING OASIS WHO CAN JOIN | Oasis is open to all people 50+ regardless of income, sex, race, religion or background. REGISTRATION IS EASY | Register in person at an Oasis office, by phone or online atwww.SanDiegoOasis.org. REGISTER ONLINE WITH MYOASIS | Register for classes by logging into your MyOasis account at www.SanDiegoOasis.org. If you don’t have a MyOasis account, you’ll need to create one by visiting the website, calling us at (619) 881-6262 or emailing us at [email protected]. CLASS CATEGORIES INDEX Arts & Crafts | Business, Financial & Legal In-Person: Exercise & Dance | Health & Wellness Grossmont Center in La Mesa 3 - 12 History & Humanities | Language & Literature Escondido 13 Personal Enrichment | Science Online: 16 - 23 Technology | Theatre, Film & Music | Travel AWARDS 2020: Public Health Champion award by the County of San Diego’s Covid19 Leadership 2019: Two Impact Awards: by the North San Diego Business Chamber and the Escondido Chamber 2018: NBC Universal Project Innovation Award for Technology Efforts with Older Adults 2017: Oasis Intergenerational Tutoring is named a Program of Distinction by Generations United SOCIAL MEDIA LOOKING AHEAD facebook.com/sandiegoasis San Diego Oasis is coming to Rancho Bernardo in 2022! Be linkedin.com/company/san-diego-oasis sure to stay in touch as more twitter.com/OasisSanDiego details become available. youtube.com/user/SanDiegoOasis IN-PERSON CLASSES Grossmont Center | La Mesa (See Page 16 for Online Classes) ARTS 102 | Beginning Beading With Really Crafty Nina Nina Hegyi, Artist and Instructor Wednesday, September 22 | 10:00 AM | $12 In this class you will create a one-of-a-kind beaded necklace and learn all the basic beading skills. *104 | Crochet Made Simple Barbara Logan Wednesday, October 6 - 17 | 1:00 PM | $72 In this hands-on class, you will learn to crochet in the 112 | Making Kokedama (Moss Ball) round to make nesting bowls of various sizes. Hideko Edwards, HD Creations, Moss Based Arts and Crafts 105 | Doodle With Really Crafty Nina: Lettering Friday, October 1 | 1:00 PM | $45 Nina Hegyi, Artist and Instructor Kokedama is a form of Bonsai art, a ball of soil Monday, September 20 | 10:00 AM | $12 wrapped with moss. Come create your own. Following Nina’s easy step by step instructions, you will learn how to draw letters and make fun sayings. 117 | Oriental Brush Art with Chinese Ink & Watercolor Shinja Scheidnes, Watercolorist, Instructor 106 | Doodle With Really Crafty Nina: Cozy Coffee Shop Wednesday, Sept 29 - Oct 13 | 10:00 AM | $36 Monday, October 4 | 10:00 AM | $12 Using Chinese ink and watercolor, you will learn a Warm up from the fall chill and enjoy learning how to variety of techniques to create a beautiful work of art. doodle cozy coffee cup designs and cute tea kettles. 121 | Sew Your Own Lounge/Pajama Pants 107 | Doodle With Really Crafty Nina: Autumn Lyn Earl, Instructor Monday, October 18 | 10:00 AM | $12 Wednesday, September 22 | 1:00 PM | $12 Leaves, Trees, Scare Crows, Pumpkins and More! Develop your sewing skills while creating pajama Learn how to Doodle all things Fall. bottoms for yourself or your family. 108 | Fused Glass Suncatcher 115 | Succulent Topped Pumpkin Diana Griffin, Queenie Glass and Sass, Owner Muriel King, Succulent Designer and Owner of The Thursday, October 28 | 1:00 PM | $40 Perfect Plant Receive a piece of 6’’ square clear glass and already Friday, October 8 | 1:00 PM | $45 fused glass pieces to create your own suncatcher. Create a succulent topped pumpkin, a Fall accent with a whimsical flair to enjoy for several months. 110 | How to Create a Digital Photo Book Amy O’Connor, Director of San Diego Oasis 122 | Suncatcher/Wind Ornament Operations & Volunteer Programs Diana Griffin, Queenie Glass and Sass, Owner Thursday, September 16 - 23 | 1:00 PM | $24 Thursday, September 30 | 1:00 PM | $40 Create a photo book using digital photos and Choose pieces of pre-drilled glass, beads, and Kauai Shutterfly.com to create a cherished memory. driftwood and make a one of a kind ornament. *Multi-session class; fee includes all sessions – 3 – www.SanDiegoOasis.org | (619) 881-6262 BUSINESS • FINANCE • LEGAL 431 | Aging In Place – The New Buzz Phrase Julie Derry, MBA, Certified Sr Advisor Kie Copenhaver, MA, RHIA, RCFE, Certified Sr Advisor Tuesday, October 12 | 3:00 PM | FREE Learn what you can do in your current living environment to make it more safe, comfortable and livable as you age. 430 | Critical Documents: What If I Do? And What If I Don’t? Julie Derry, MBA, Certified Sr Advisor Kie Copenhaver, MA, RHIA, RCFE, Certified Sr Advisor Tuesday, September 14 | 3:00 PM | FREE 123 | Watercolor Hangout with Eddie Omens Discover what critical documents you should have on Eddie Omens, Artist file in case of an unexpected event or emergency. Monday, September 13 | 10:00 AM | $12 Using basic watercolor and ink techniques, Eddie will 140 | Do I Have Enough to Retire? show you how to create a stunning work of art. Lisa Claycomb, JD, CLTC, CFP® Wednesday, September 29 | 1:00 PM | $12 124 | Watercolor Hangout with Eddie Omens Learn how to put the pieces to your retirement puzzle Monday, September 27 | 10:00 AM | $12 in place so when you retire, you’ll have enough. 125 | Watercolor Hangout with Eddie Omens Monday, October 11 | 10:00 AM | $12 141 | How Annuities Work Lisa Claycomb, JD, CLTC, CFP® 126 | Watercolor Hangout with Eddie Omens Friday, October 29 | 1:00 PM | $12 Monday, October 25 | 10:00 AM | $12 Learn about different kinds of annuities, how they work, and the pros and cons of each type. *130 | Watercolor: Still Life with Tomatoes 142 | Investing 101 Linda Mullen, Watercolorist Barbara Norman, CFP®, ChFC® CDFA®, CEO Thursday & Friday, Sept 23 & 24 |10:00 AM | $24 of Sage Path Solutions, The Women’s Financial In this two-day class, learn to paint red tomatoes in Academy Founder sunlight, with highlights to look bright and shiny. Tuesday, October 5 | 1:00 PM | $12 In this class we demystify the basics of stocks, bonds, *131 | Watercolor: Let’s Paint Glass mutual funds, ETF’s, investment fees and more. Linda Mullen, Watercolorist Thursday & Friday, Oct 7 & 8 | 10:00 AM | $24 143 | Life Meets Money: In this two-day class, learn the tricks of transparency A Financial Life Planning Workshop and colorful cast shadows to make a finished painting. Barbara Norman, CFP®, ChFC® CDFA®, CEO of Sage Path Solutions, The Women’s Financial Academy Founder For full descriptions Tuesday, September 14 | 1:00 PM | $12 of each class, visit the This interactive class takes you through exercises and website and search by class a thought process that will help you get to the heart of your priorities and set meaningful goals. number, title, or instructor. *Multi-session class; fee includes all sessions – 4 – 144 | Planning for Long-Term Care Anthony Camara, FIC, MBA EXERCISE • DANCE Tuesday, October 12 | 1:00 PM | $5 Learn what long term care is and isn’t, have an extended care strategy and how to start the process. *155 | Better Balance: Free From Falls Russell Rowe, MS, Exercise Physiology 146 | Social Security Friday, Sept 10 - Oct 1 | 10:45 AM | $40 Anthony Camara, FIC, MBA If you have poor to average balance, this class of Tuesday, September 21 | 1:00 PM | $5 balance training is intended to improve your systems. When should you apply for social security? How can you maximize benefits? How will it affect your spouse? *156 | Better Balance: Free From Falls Friday, October 8 - 29 | 10:45 AM | $40 147 | Thrivent One-on-One Anthony Camara, FIC, MBA Friday, September 24 | 10:00 AM | FREE *159 | Bone-Building Fitness Make an appointment for a free, 30 minute, one-on- Russell Rowe, MS, Exercise Physiology one confidential financial consult, no strings attached. Friday, September 10 - October 1 | 12:00 PM | $40 Class is a mix of balance training, resistance bands, 148 | Thrivent One-on-One core stabilization, and weights to build stronger bones. Friday, October 29 | 10:00 AM | FREE *160 | Bone-Building Fitness Friday, October 8 - 29 | 12:00 PM | $40 150 | Understanding Senior Residential Care Options *163 | Bone-Building Fitness Virginia Renker MPH, CSA, Certified Senior Advisor Monday, September 13 - 27 | 12:00 PM | $30 Residential Options for Seniors and the Elderly Tuesday, September 7 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | FREE *164 | Bone-Building Fitness Come hear about senior living facilities available in Monday, October 4 - 25 | 12:00 PM | $40 San Diego and the different levels of service provided.