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Simona Valanciute,
Lifelong Learning, Healthy Living
and Community Service
OASIS Services
Get Involved
• CATCHHealthyHabits
Research shows that volunteers
have lower rates of depression
and greater functional ability
than non-volunteers.
Healthy lifestyle programs
for elementary school children
facilitated by adult mentors to
improve physical activity, t
habits and self-confidence.
• Intergenerational
TutoringProgram
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Support OASIS
Every donation leads to
successful aging. We rely
on the generosity of our
supporters to bring health
and tutoring programs to
underserved communities
in the San Diego region.
Local children in grades K-4
develop reading skills, improve
self-esteem and increase
positive attitudes toward learning
through
educational programs.
Experience the reward of
community service through
tutoring, office administration,
special events, CATCH Health
Habits program, and travel
planning.
The OASIS mission
• LifelongLearning
Adults 50 and over embrace
the beauty of successful aging
through experiential classes and
wellness programs.
• TravelProgram
Organized day and extended
trips throughout the year allow
members to add adventure to
their daily lives and explore
new places.
Phone: 619
and 760 796 6020
E-mail: [email protected]
We serve all of
San Diego County
www.SANDIEGOOasis.org
Dear members, friends and supporters of San Diego OASIS,
We are committed to keeping life after 50 an adventure. You will find many exciting opportunities to
participate in classes, discussion groups, performances, trips, and volunteering through two intergenerational
programs: CATCH Healthy Habits and Tutoring. Our volunteers often say, “I am not sure who is getting
more out of this – me or the kids. We have so much fun together!”
We have hundreds of classes and trips planned for you! Here are just a few brand new offerings:
Join Peter Bolland for a Meditation Workshop. Since this is sure to be a sell-out, we’re offering it twice!
Explore your creative side in Tibetan Bowls and Art Mandalas, Paint a Matisse Figure, Beginning
Mosaic, and Plein Air Watercolor at Shelter Island.
Don’t let technology intimidate you. Learn to use your new tablet, sell unwanted items on eBay,
download music, embark on a genealogical research journey and more!
Anything is possible with the support of our donors. Heart-felt thank you for your generosity in keeping
San Diego OASIS vibrant in our community – check out page 11 to see a list of our donors who have made a
tax-deductible gift.
Warm wishes,
Simona Valanciute, Executive Director
San Diego OASIS
National OASIS News
What do this techie, tutor and avid gardener have in common? That’s easy. They have
time, talents and a desire to give back to their communities. And they have OASIS.
Jim Salih is a go-to
Connections volunteer for
questions about tablets,
iPhones and laptops.
After one year as an OASIS tutor,
Flora Bryant says she’s ready to
help more students and has a
newfound purpose.
As a CATCH Healthy Habits
volunteer, Mary McFerson is sharing
her healthy lifestyle with children, and
encourages others to join in the fun.
“You’ll have the time of your life!” she
says.
To learn more about these volunteers and how to find your volunteer fit, visit the OASIS blog at
www.oasisnet.org/blog.
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Hours
Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Our Centers
San Diego
Macy's Mission Valley
1702 Camino del Rio North,
3rd Floor
San Diego, CA 92108
Telephone: 619.881.6262
Travel: 619.881.6263
Escondido/North County
Escondido Senior Center
210 Park Avenue
Escondido, CA 92025
Telephone:
760.796.6020
Office Closures:
Dec. 18–Jan. 3, Jan. 18, Feb. 15, 2016
Website: www.sandiegooasis.org
OASIS Team
Simona Valanciute, Executive Director
Carolyn Collins, Program Manager – North County
Sarah Cushman, Director of Lifelong Learning
John Dunnicliff, Tutor Coordinator
Kathy Garcia, Catalog Coordinator
Becky Hofseth, CATCH Healthy Habits Coordinator – North County
Erica Macht, CATCH Healthy Habits Manager
Monica Omark, Travel Coordinator
Sheva Roth, Office Manager – San Diego
OASIS Mission
Registration
Our mission is to promote successful aging through
a three-fold approach: lifelong learning, healthy
living and community service.
You can register in person at an OASIS office, by
mail, or online at: www.sandiegooasis.org. Please
refer to the Registration Procedures on page 4 for
full details.
Joining OASIS
Fees
OASIS is open to all people 50 years of age and
older regardless of income, sex, race, religion or
background. There is no charge to join OASIS.
Simply complete the New Member Form on page 7
or join online.
A $10 trimester processing fee is charged each
trimester. Fees are due at the time of registration.
Class fees are non-refundable unless OASIS
cancels the program or if you have a medical reason
or jury duty.
Volunteer Opportunities
Program Sites
Volunteers are the key to the success of OASIS. See
back inside cover for ways to volunteer.
OASIS offers classes in many neighborhoods. See
pages 15 and 16 for program sites near you.
Disclaimer Notice
The opinions expressed by the presenters are their own and do not necessarily
reflect the views of OASIS or any of its sponsoring organizations.
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Registration Procedures .......................... 4
Escondido/North County Classes
Class Registration Form .......................... 5
Art .............................................................. 67
Release & Hold Harmless Agreement ...... 6
Business, Financial & Legal ....................... 67
New Member Form .................................... 7
Computers & Technology .......................... 69
Support OASIS .......................................... 8
Crafts & Pastimes ...................................... 72
Donor Thank You .................................... 11
Exercise & Dance ...................................... 73
OASIS Program Sites ............................. 15
Health & Wellness...................................... 77
OASIS Volunteers ................................... 17
Palomar Health .......................................... 80
History & Humanities ................................. 83
Mission Valley/San Diego Classes
Personal Development & Enrichment ....... 86
Arts & Crafts .............................................. 18
Theatre & Music ......................................... 89
Business, Financial & Legal ....................... 21
OASIS Travel ........................................... 90
Computers & Technology .......................... 26
Single Day Tours ....................................... 94
Exercise & Dance ...................................... 30
Extended Tours.......................................... 97
Food & Nutrition ......................................... 35
Index of Classes .................................... 101
Health & Wellness ..................................... 36
History & Humanities ................................. 41
Language & Literature ............................... 55
Personal Development & Enrichment ........ 59
Theatre & Music......................................... 64
Give the gift of lifelong learning to your family and friends!
To: _________________________
Amount: ______________
From:_______________________________________________
Authorized
Signature____________________________________________
Contact OASIS to purchase a gift certificate in any amount.
We can also mail a gift certificate to you or a friend.
REGISTRATION STARTS ON
JANUARY 5, 2016
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OASIS MEMBERSHIP
Refunds: Program fees are non-refundable
unless: (1) OASIS cancels the program; (2) you
have a medical reason; or (3) you are called for jury
duty. OASIS must be notified before the first class
begins and documentation must accompany your
request.
If a refund of less than $20 is due, you will receive a
credit that can be used for future programs. Credits
are valid for one year from the date of issuance. If
the refund is more than $20, you may request a
payment. Fees paid for with a credit card will be
returned to that card. Fees paid by check or cash
will be returned via a check within two weeks of your
request.
Different refund policies may be used for day trips
or travel.
You must be a member of OASIS to register.
If you are not a member, you may join online at
www.sandiegooasis.org, by phone, or complete the
New Member Form in this catalog and mail it with
your registration. Membership is free.
Registration is easy:
Online, mail and walk-in registrations accepted
starting January 5, 2015.
Spouses/Partners: If there are two members in one
household, please make a photocopy of the blank
registration form. Please do not list two people on
one form.
Class numbers are listed to the right of each class
title. Please use these when completing your
registration form to be sure you get the correct
classes.
Cancellations: Classes which have not reached the
minimum number of students will be cancelled at
least two days before the first class. To avoid
disappointment, please register for programs before
the cancellation period.
Fees: A non-refundable processing fee is charged
each term. All class fees and the processing fee
must be paid at the time of registration.
Payments: Make checks payable to OASIS unless
otherwise noted. Credit cards may be used to pay
fees; we accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover. If
you are placed on the waiting list for a class, we will
not charge you for that class.
Waiver form: All participants must sign the waiver
on back of the registration form.
Disclaimer Notice:
The opinions expressed by the class speakers
are their own and do not necessarily reflect the
views of OASIS or any of its sponsoring
organizations.
Register online with MyOASIS
Login to your MyOASIS account at www.sandiegooasis.org
If you do not already have a MyOASIS account,
please Create an Account.
Searching for classes - Use filters or
keywords to search.
Signing up - To sign up for a class, click
Add to cart.
Paying for classes - Click View Cart and
then Proceed to Checkout securely with
PayPal options as a guest or as a registered
user of PayPal.
Wishlist - Save classes you are interested in for later.
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OASIS REGISTRATION FORM
(ONE PERSON PER FORM)
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
OASIS Mission Valley
1702 Camino del Rio North
3rd Floor (in Macy’s)
San Diego, CA 92108
619.881.6262
210 Park Avenue
Escondido, CA 92025
760.796.6020
Name _______________________________________________________________
Address ______________________________________________
Unit: ________
City ___________________________________________ Zip ________________
Hm Ph: __________________________ Cell: ______________________________
Email: ______________________________________________________________
New member? Date of birth: ____________________________
Class/Trip No.
May we email your registration receipt?
Fee
Class or Day Trip Title
There are NO REFUNDS unless class is
cancelled by OASIS. See page 4 for details.
Method of Payment:
Cash
Subtotal this page:
Subtotal from back of form:
Check*
Trimester Processing Fee**
Minus Credit:
Check No. _________________
Please make checks payable to: OASIS
Yes
–
+10.00
Tax-deductible gift to OASIS:
*$15.00 service charge for returned checks
No
Office Use
Received by
(initials) :
TOTAL AMOUNT:
Credit Card: Complete section below ($10 minimum)
**(This fee is non-refundable)
CREDIT CARD PAYMENT ($10 Minimum)
Visa
Mastercard
Discover
Name on card:
Credit Card No.:
Expiration date (mo-yr):
By: ___________________________________________________
Date: ___________________________________
(Signature)
WAIVER OF LIABILITY: Please sign the waiver(s) on the reverse side.
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WAIVER OF LIABILITY
(All participants must sign)
I release and discharge 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 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 OASIS mailing list may be used by OASIS sponsors for educational mailings. I understand that participants in OASIS programs are expected
to conduct themselves in a courteous manner, respecting the rights of all other participants, volunteers and staff.
By: ___________________________________________________
Date: __________________________________
RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT
(All Mission Valley participants must sign)
THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY AGREES THAT:
In consideration for access to that certain shopping center commonly known as Westfield Mission Valley (the “Premises”) the undersigned,
on behalf of itself and its next of kin and anyone claiming through the undersigned, hereby releases, and forever discharges Westfield Property
Management LLC, and Westfield Mission Valley {PROPERTY OWNER} as well as its respective officers, directors, shareholders, agents, parents,
affiliates, servants, employees, predecessors, successors and assigns, tenants and licensees (collectively, the “Westfield Parties”) from any and all
damages, losses, injuries, claims, demands, liabilities, obligations, actions and causes whatsoever, whether known or unknown, whether liability be
direct or indirect, liquidated or unliquidated, whether absolute or contingent, foreseen or unforeseen, suspected or unsuspected, anticipated or
unanticipated, disclosed or undisclosed, and whether or not heretofore asserted, upon or by reason or as a result of the use of or access to the
Premises from and after the date hereof regardless of how such injury may rise, regardless of who is at fault or whose negligence causes such
injury, so long as such loss or damage is not caused by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of any of the Westfield Parties.
The undersigned shall defend, indemnify and hold the Westfield Parties harmless (with counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Westfield
Parties) from and against any and all claims, demands and causes of action of any third parties, and any costs (including reasonable attorney’s fees)
associated therewith that in any way are or are alleged to be caused by, or arise out of use of or access to the Premises from and after the date
hereof. The undersigned agrees to reimburse the Westfield Parties for any damage caused by the undersigned’s access to or operations within or
around the Premises.
The undersigned understands that the facts upon which this Release and Hold Harmless Agreement is made may hereafter turn out to be
other than or different from the facts now known or believed to be true and the undersigned accepts and assumes the risk of the facts to be different
than now known or believe to be true. The undersigned agrees that this Release and Hold Harmless Agreement shall be and remain in all respects
effective and not subject to termination or rescission by virtue of any difference of facts.
The undersigned agrees to comply with the rules and regulations applicable to the Premises. The undersigned also agrees to comply with
all rules, regulations, ordinances, and statutes of any governmental entity or nongovernmental entity having jurisdiction over the Premises, and to
obtain all necessary permits, licenses or other approvals that may be required from any entity to conduct all activities.
California Civil Code §1542, which is hereby expressly waived with respect to this release reads as follows: “A general release does not
extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release, which if known by him or
her must have materially affected his settlement and with the debtor.” I similarly waive any and all rights or benefits conferred by any statute,
regulation, or principle of common law or civil law of the United States or any state, commonwealth, territory, or other jurisdiction thereof or of any
foreign country or other foreign jurisdiction which is similar, comparable or equivalent to §1542 of the California Civil Code.
Name:
Ph:
Signature:
(
Date:
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Office Use Only
New Member Form
Data Entry by
(initials & date):
(One Person Per Form)
Please complete this form and return it to OASIS. You can also join
OASIS online at www.sandiegooasis.org. Membership is free.
Name:
Nickname:
Street Address:
Birthdate:
City, State, Zip:
Home Phone:
(
)
Cell:
(
)
Email Address:
Past/Present Occupation:
Are you a seasonal resident?
Yes
The information below is optional and is requested for
statistical purposes only. It will be held strictly confidential.
Demographic information is used in applications for grant
funding. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
No
If Yes, dates you are usually out of town:
From _______________ To
Gender:
Is your spouse/partner a member?
Yes
Female
Marital Status:
Single
Widowed
Ethnicity:
African-American
No
If Yes: Name:
Spouse’s Birthdate:
How did you hear about OASIS?
Media (TV, newspaper, radio)
Special Event
Male
Married
Divorced
Asian
Native American
Caucasian
Hispanic
Other
Highest level of education:
Friend
Presentation
Other:
Grade school
High school
Some college
College degree
Post-graduate
If you are interested in volunteering with OASIS, please check your interests:
Office Support
Computer/IT
Speakers Bureau
Special Events
Off site Ambassador
Publicity
Fund Raising
Grant Writing
Tutor
CATCH Healthy Habits
Intergenerational Programs:
Name and
Relationship:
Ph:
(
PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS FORM
TO AN OASIS CENTER NEAR YOU
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)
an Diego OASIS is a
champion for older adults
in San Diego County. We
are working very hard to
ensure that older adults
have opportunities for stimulating
lifelong learning, staying healthy,
and contributing to our
community’s children as valuable
mentors.
As you consider what is
important in your life and what
your legacy will be, please include
San Diego OASIS in your gift
planning – include our
organization in your will or
bequest.
Making a legacy gift is easy. We
will gladly work with you and your
estate planning attorney or
financial advisor. By including San
Diego OASIS in your will, you can
meet the needs of your loved
ones, realize the most efficient tax
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strategy, and leave a legacy of
supporting lifelong learning and
intergenerational community
service.
Please enjoy reading about our
Legacy Circle members. Let us
know if we can celebrate your
legacy and include your story in
our Legacy Circle. Future
generations will thank you, too.
“I have included OASIS in my
estate plan to help preserve a
vanishing breed of curiosity seekers,
and to provide a forum that goes a
little deeper than a 140 character
tweet. “
Glenn grew up in a time when a
guy’s pride stemmed from such
mundane things as the ability to look
under the hood of a ’57 Bel Air and
figure out why it was running rough.
He says now we are living lives
without ever looking under the hood.
Glenn is concerned that we never ask:
who invented this, how does this
work, what is its purpose, what makes
it tick? That our way of life has
become infected with the same sense
of insouciance, while questions about
beginnings, life’s purpose, and
establishing big-picture priorities are
taking a back seat.
“OASIS has shown me there are
still those, led by competent and
talented instructors, willing to roll up
their sleeves and explore, ask
questions, and look ‘under the hood.’
OASIS’ classes are eye openers that
make you re-evaluate your entire
outlook on life, remove the blinders
and open up a whole new perspective
of the world.”
After earning his Ph.D. in 1977,
Glenn worked in biomedical research
his entire career. Retirement has
allowed Glenn to focus on investing,
ballroom dancing, writing, and
volunteer work. His latest book is
“Three Minutes to Heaven: Musings
of a Ballroom Dancer.” Glenn takes
great pride in his ballroom music
collection, and acts as host and deejay
of a quarterly “Ballroom Lovers”
dance party open to the public.
Ways to Give
Planned Gifts
Please consider including San
Diego OASIS in your estate plans.
The donor may choose to gift
OASIS a specific amount, a
percentage of the estate, a certain
asset within the estate, the
remainder of the estate or the
entire estate. Let us know if you
have included OASIS in your estate
plan – we want to celebrate you as
a Legacy Circle member.
In this charitable giving vehicle, the
donor continues to live in his/her
residence, pay the property taxes,
insurance, and maintenance costs.
The donation, which is the donor’s
residence, will be received by San
Diego OASIS after the donor’s
passing.
A gift of retirement assets, such
as IRA, 401(k), 403(b), pension
and other tax deferred plans, is an
excellent way to support OASIS’
mission.
Through a partnership with The
San Diego Foundation, our donors
may participate in the Charitable
Gift Annuity (CGA) program.
CGAs are the perfect life income
gift when interest rates are low.
Such IRS-approved gifts allow
donors to give and to get: the
donor gets guaranteed payments
for life while committing the
remainder to OASIS. Setting up
CGAs is very simple and free of
charge.
There are many ways a donor can
set up a charitable trust to benefit
the donor and/or the donor’s family
while designating OASIS to receive
a gift. Depending on the type of
trust, OASIS would receive the
remainder assets or certain
payments from the trust. Creating
a charitable trust requires services
of an attorney; the cost of setting
up a charitable trust will be equal
to the legal fees charged by your
attorney.
For more information, please contact: Simona Valanciute at 619.881.6262 or [email protected]
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Our members love San Diego OASIS. Take a class in Italian, Understand Windows 10, do Line Dancing or
Yoga, Follow Your Bliss with The Wisdom of Joseph Campbell, join a Book Club, travel to fun places with
friends, or volunteer to help children struggling to read. Whatever your passion, San Diego OASIS has
something for you! In 2015, we had fun introducing our classes with a ‘Taste of OASIS’ event attended by
700 people and a smashing Technology Fair for over 750 people who learned more about how to operate
computers, iPads, smartphones, and tools to help caregivers.
We work hard to bring you the best classes, travel activities and volunteer opportunities available in San
Diego County and beyond while keeping our prices low and affordable so that every person over the age of
50 can join us. Only 30% of the San Diego OASIS budget is covered by the fees we charge for classes and
activities. We must raise donated funds to cover everything else.
Help us to continue to make a difference for older adults in the San Diego community. We appreciate your
support that will allow us to expand classes, travel and fun for you.
Ways to Donate
Current Gifts
Cash gifts are paper bills, checks
and credit cards. Gifts of cash are
deductible at their value up to 50%
of the donor’s adjusted gross
income. The deduction can be
carried over for five years.
Many individuals own a paid-up life
insurance policy that has been
filed away. Please consider making
San Diego OASIS 100% owner
and beneficiary of your policy and
receive a tax deduction.
Giving stock is advantageous to
the donor, especially when stock
has significantly increased in
value. When the donor sells stock,
the donor must pay capital gains
taxes on the increased value.
However, if the donor chooses to
give appreciated stock to charity,
such as OASIS, the donor pays no
tax on the gain and receives an
income tax deduction for the full
value of the stock.
Publicly-traded securities accepted
by OASIS will be sold, and the
proceeds will support our mission.
Closely-held securities will be
accepted on a case by case basis.
We can explore methods of
liquidation through redemption or
sale.
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A donation of real estate helps the
donor achieve his/her charitable
goals and provides the donor with
tax benefits. The donor avoids
capital gains taxes by giving a gift
of real estate. Examples of real
estate donations are:
• Land (undeveloped parcels,
vacant lots, parking lots, farms/
ranches)
• Investment property
(residential, commercial,
industrial)
• Vacation property (no
timeshares)
• Personal residence
May & Stanley Smith
Charitable Trust
Anonymous Fund
Krishna & Bonnie Arora
Charitable Fund
Ed & Mary Fletcher Fund
Willis & Jane Fletcher Fund
Keesler Chavez Fund
Stanley/Stearns Fund
Del Mar Healthcare Fund
Judy & Marshall
Lewis Fund
Gifts listed below were contributed January 1, 2015 – November 26, 2015
Platinum Benefactor
($20,000 & above)
Burt Larkins
Gold Benefactor
($2,500-5,000)
Charles and Ruth Billingsley
Foundation
Henry and Alta George
Matisse Fellow
($1,000-2,499)
Deni and Ken Carpenter
J. Robert Dyment
Joan Gump
Kathryn and E. Miles Harvey
Diana Heidig
Pitt Warner
Sustaining Scholar
($500-999)
Eric Gnand
Bernadette and Aaron Landau
Richard William Marcus, DDS
Sharyn Oakes
William and Jolyn Parker
Patricia F. Sullivan
Lois Navolt and Alan Vigeant
Contributing Scholar
($250-499)
Anonymous
Soledad Club
Sr. Mary Jo Anderson
Louisa M. Campagna
Heather Chrisholm-Chait
Georgia Dutro
Jon and Carol Gebhart
John G. Harper
Richard and Barbara Hombs
Joseph Benjamin Hunt
Frances Irving
Barbara J. Noel
Lisa Smith
Judith A. Wenker
Supporting Scholar
($150-249)
Anonymous
Marjorie Acker
Tom and Jan Baldauf
Joaquin C. Banda
Nadine Bangsberg
Anita A. Baumgardner
Jane B. Boyd
Sibyl F. Carlson
Lyman Christopher
Richard and Laura Engelberg
Dan and Sylvia Freeman
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Julie Hardie and Family
Wesley Hilton
Lois and John Hodik
Anne N. Griffin
Helen M. La Brada
Katherine Lazzaro
Francis and Lois Marriott
Elisa E. Merino
Charles Anthony Meyer
Reiko Nakano
Olga Nedd
Lawrence Newmark
Nancy E. Pastore
Newton and Arlene Pollock
Mary Lou and Fred Ruane
Dolores Sasway
John T Smith
Rudy and Tracy Spano
Hubert Sturtevant
Harold and Elana Weinberger
Egon H. Werdelman
Scholar
($100-149)
Anonymous
Doris Badger
Ted and Casey Bares
Ursula Bell
Mary A. Berend
Eleanor Elizabeth Bevege
Nadene and Donald Bruders
Jean S. Buck
Dorothy Cable
Laurie Chapman
L. Owen Clinton
Cheryl R. Conde
Alan and Frances Cornell
Sonja N Cosby
Tom and Linda Cunningham
Willie P. De La Houssaye
William and Ruth Derisi
Norman and Marydale Dessel
Jackie Dewitte
Zofia Dziewanowska
Myrna Eastwood
Marilyn and Tom Escher
Dan Richard Fisher
John M Galatzer
Betty Lou Gibbs
Jo Ann M Gilbert
William James Greene
Janet H. Hanson
Mary Harker
Phyllis Haynes
John Hessler and Colette Michelle
Judy M James
Christine and Tom Jeter
Thomas T. Laskoski
Rose Lisenko
Tom and Jan Lohner
Patricia Burton-Malone
Mike and Genevieve Matherly
Marilyn A McCurdy
Margaret B. McDonald
Susan G. Mitchell
Kathleen Odom
Maryjane and Eddie Omens
Sandra S. Phillips
Nobuko Rahe
Donald A. Rau
K.C. and Betty Reynolds
Barbara Bertsch Rojas
Cecil and Beverly Scaglione
Anne Schwartz
Julie Anne Shapiro
Lawrence and Evelyn Solomon
Lynn R. Vaughn
Edward and Bessie Webster
Muriel E Wilson
Humberto and Janet Yznaga
Associate Scholar
($75-99)
Julia Adams
Dolores Anchondo
Lois Brossart
Anne Chapman
Josephine De Jong
Suzanne H. Escue
Anthony and Elizabeth Guepin
Jean C. Hughes
Dean and Theresa Lattman
Renee and Bert Levine
Claire LiMandri
Morton A. Lipman
Richard L. Manning
Gwen Maunder
Evelyne D Neff
Fred and Phyllis Oyama
Charlotte and David Preston
Raymond Sabin and Anna Jones
Clinton and Margaret Spangler
Carole Spencer
Marilyn Story
Shoumei Woltz
Karen S Wright
Dorothy Zenski
Friend
($50-74)
Anonymous
Fritz and Susana Ahern
Edie Andrew-Akita
Alicia Annas
Linda Artiaga
N Gail Baird
Ken and Pam Barratt
Julia Berner
Karen Black
Patti C. Blakeslee
Margaret Blue
Mary F. Bridge
Douglas and Joyce Brown
Toni Burgess
Jacolene E. Cameron
Robert and Dottie Carne
Carol D. Carr
Dotty J. Carter
Barbara D. Citrin
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Bonnie Contreras
Steve and Bonnie Cosgrove
Kathryn L. Crane
Ken and Nancy Deeds
Barbara Jean Dennis
Carol Joanne Distabile
Mary H. Donahue
Josephine Duda
Larry and Joan Dwyer
Lori Eishen
Eva Emmons
Christina E Espinosa
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Park Avenue Community Center
210 Park Avenue (Room 6)
Escondido, CA 92025
Macy’s Department Store
Mission Valley
1702 Camino del Rio North, Third Floor
San Diego, CA 92108
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3. Benjamin Branch Library
5188 Zion Avenue
San Diego, CA 92120
4. Carlsbad Senior Center
311 Pine Avenue
Carlsbad, CA 92008
5. Casa Escondida
715 North Broadway
Escondido, CA 92025
6. College-Rolando Branch
Library
6600 Montezuma Road
San Diego, CA 92115
7. Cypress Court Escondido
1255 North Broadway
Escondido, CA 92025
8. Joyce Beers
Community Center
3900 Vermont Street
San Diego, CA 92103
9. La Jolla Community
Center
6811 La Jolla Blvd.
La Jolla, CA 92037
10. McClellan Senior Center
1400 Vale Terrace Drive
Vista, CA 92084
11. Museum of Photographic
Arts
1649 El Prado
San Diego, CA 92117
12. National City Public
Library
1401 National City Blvd.
National City, CA 91950
20. San Diego Chinese
Historical Museum
541 2nd Avenue, Suite B
San Diego, CA 92101
13. North Clairemont
Recreation Center
4421 Bannock Avenue
San Diego, CA 92117
21. San Marcos Branch
Library
2 Civic Center Drive
San Marcos, CA 92069
14. Oceanside Museum of Art
704 Pier View Way
Oceanside, CA 92056
22. San Marcos Senior Center
111 Richmar Avenue
San Marcos, CA 92069
15. Point Loma Branch
Library
3701 Voltaire Street
San Diego, CA 92107
23. Santee Branch Library
9225 Carlton Hills Blvd.
#17
Santee, CA 92071
16. Pomerado Hospital
15615 Pomerado Road
Poway, CA 92064
24. Scripps Miramar Ranch
Branch Library
10301 Scripps Ranch Lake
Drive
San Diego, CA 92131
17. Rancho Bernardo Library
17110 Bernardo Center
Drive
San Diego, CA 92128
18. Redwood Terrace
710 West 13th Avenue
Escondido, CA 92025
19. San Carlos Branch
Library
7265 Jackson Drive
San Diego, CA 92119
25. Tecolote Nature Center
5180 Tecolote Road
San Diego, CA 92110
26. University Community
Branch
4155 Governor Drive
San Diego, CA 92122
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Thank you for your welcoming smiles at the center, for your
grace and patience answering phones, for helping us register
more than 5,000 class participants each trimester, for keeping
our computers running, our database records up-to-date, for
keeping our travelers and instructors happy. A thousand little
details make every day a successful one. Thank you for doing
your part in representing San Diego OASIS and ensuring that
everyone who joins us has a wonderful experience.
Nancy Beals
Sandy Helt
Rita Russell
Roger Beauchaine
Bonnie Herron
Maureen Salene
Don Bruders
Donna Hughes Thies
Beverly Scaglione
Nadene Bruders
Carolyn Kerl
Patty Schwen
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Margaret King
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Bruce Cahill
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Jill Scott
Doug Caldwell
Nancy Lovato
Bessie Setliffe
Francine Conniff
Gerry MacDonald
Toni Songer
Mike Dorfy
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Carolyn Dreyer
Diane McClellan
Stutz Sturtevant
Barbara Eller
Margaret McKerrow
Dennis Sullivan
Sue Eubanks
Phyllis Mehlman
Lore Taylor
Sandy Farrow
Bonita Miller
Jo Ann Thomas
David Feldman
Judy Nichols
Lindamarie Todd
Sonia Flowers
Meredith Parker
Mel Weekley
Irene Galenes
Judy Peterson-Bonds
Charles Wilder
Ruth Gash
Don Piller
Roger Wolfe
David Guarino
Patty Reilly
Sandra Zinn
Nancy Hannify
Barbie Reilly
Eva Harmon
Luis Rodriguez
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Art & Crafts
Annie Omens, Artist
Listen to ancient Tibetan bowls as you create your
own artwork in this fun and relaxing class. All levels
are welcome. Artist Annie Omens will guide you in
learning the basic steps of creating a mandala- a
circular art form used in many cultures for
meditation and self-discovery. Create your own
mandala with color, shapes and patterns using
pastels and paper, which will be provided, as Annie
plays the soothing sounds of ancient metal bowls
from the Himalayas. Leave this class with a finished
piece of artwork feeling renewed and restored
through the power of art and sound. No experience
necessary. All materials will be provided.
Eddie Omens, Artist
Learn to express what you see and feel using
water-soluable graphite. It's like a regular pencil that
thinks it's watercolor! All levels are welcome. Please
bring a watercolor journal book (roughly 6'x8') and
#6 or #8 round brush. All other supplies will be
provided.
Eddie Omens, Artist
Annie Omens, Artist
Evening
class
Amanda Schaffer, M.F.A.
Think you can’t draw? Discover your drawing skills
with step-by-step exercises that develop creative
confidence and art fundamentals. Artist Amanda
Schaffer shows you how anything can be drawn
using basic shapes. Learn the rules of perspective to
make drawings look three-dimensional and find out
how “positive and negative” spaces helps translate
what you see onto paper. This six-week class also
includes an introduction to the “gray scale,” which
helps to create drawings with depth. Still-life
compositions will be drawn, as well as subjects
drawn from the imagination. Please bring the
following to the first session: a couple of #2 pencils
or drawing pencils and several sheets of white copy
paper. Your instructor will provide a list of
inexpensive and readily available supplies to bring to
the remaining sessions. Bring your enthusiasm for
art and let’s have fun drawing!
Donna Davis, Art Therapist
This is a beginning drawing class for people who
would like to learn an easy method to draw
anything! Learn some of the techniques from the
work of Mona Brookes and Betty Edwards. Donna
Davis studied with Mona Brookes and has used her
techniques in teaching children and adults.
Everyone will be able to complete one to three
drawings. All supplies will be provided.
Saturday
Class
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Eddie Omens, Artist
Learn basic watercolor skills while making
greeting cards for all occasions. If you've always
wondered how to begin your journey into the art of
watercolor painting, here's your chance. Simple
techniques can produce unique results you can
share with family and friends. Please bring the
following to class: one # 6 or #8 round quality
watercolor brush, a pencil and a small set of
watercolor paints. Card paper will be provided. All
levels are welcome!
Eddie Omens, Artist
Let's enjoy painting outdoors and let San Diego's
waterfront be our muse! With minimal supplies and
a watercolor journal, we'll look at everyday events
and snapshots of life. This class is similar to the
website Urban Sketchers. The technique you will
learn is called 'pen and wash.' Please bring a
watercolor journal. A handy size is 6x8 or 8x10.
Please bring a folding chair, your favorite paints,
brushes, a fine black pen and a pencil. All levels are
welcome. Meet at the Friendship Bell located at
1401 Shelter Island Drive. There is plenty of
parking, shade and restrooms. Upon inclement
weather, group will meet at the food court across
from Starbucks in Fashion Valley Mall.
Jane Carlson
Papercrafter Jane Carlson will teach you how to
make five separate Valentine favors for your
grandchildren, friends or just someone you really
care about. We’ll have sweet treats while we make
Valentine’s Day vehicles in which to put them in.
All materials will be provided.
Henri-Emile-Benoit Matisse was a French artist
known for his colorful and lyrical paintings and
collages. Join Art Therapist Donna Davis and
create a painting based on a Matisse interior and
still life. Donna will give a short lecture on the life
of Matisse and provide tips to help you create a
colorful masterpiece of your own. No experience
necessary and all supplies will be provided.
Jane Carlson
It’s time to bring out shamrocks and leprechauns
and bunnies as we’ll be making St. Patrick’s day
cards, Easter or Passover cards and some birthday
cards in this class. All materials will be provided.
Join Art Therapist Donna Davis and create a
painting based on a Matisse's signature figures.
Donna will give a short lecture on the life of
Matisse and provide tips to help you create a
colorful masterpiece of your own. No experience
necessary and all supplies will be provided.
Jane Carlson
We’ll be making a Mother’s Day card, two
birthday cards and two 'thank you' cards in this
class. Think flowers and butterflies and lady bugs,
oh my! All materials will be provided.
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Janet Masey, Certified Zentangle Teacher
Laura Spano
Saturday
Class
Laura Spano has taught knitting while flying over
Arizona, cruising to Alaska, and riding a train to
Denali Park. She has also taught over the phone, on
the computer, and of course, in knit shops. She will
show you shortcuts and tricks for knitting fantastic
socks. Basic knitting skills are required. The sock
yarn you choose should have at least 400 yards and
be divided into two separate balls in two zip lock
bags. You will also need a 40 inch needle that
agrees with your sock yarn.
This class will bring Zentangle and celtic together.
Tangling on a Zendala (round tile) with a celtic
theme, includes watercolor pencil and new patterns.
Wear green and receive a treat! Prerequisite Introduction to Zentangle. Please bring the mini-kit
you received in the Intro class with you.
Heidi Grosshart, Artist
Discover your creative side and learn the basics of
mosaic! In this two-day workshop you will create a
flowerpot. Wear your grubby clothes and closed-toe
shoes to class. Please bring your eyeglasses and your
imagination. All supplies will be provided and are
included in the class fee. Day One: Learn the basic
techniques and create your masterpiece. Day Two:
Class will meet at 11 am and grout the projects. This
process takes about an hour. You will leave with a
completed piece that you can be proud of!
Spring has sprung when we bring a garden to life
with Zentangle patterns! Learn new patterns to
create a beautiful garden with floral structured
patterns on tan/grey tile using white pencil and
grey/black pen. Prerequisite - Introduction to
Zentangle. Please bring the mini-kit you
received in the Intro class with you.
Evening
class
Lisa Silagyi, Adult & Senior Programs Assistant
Let's explore photographing using your smart
phone or tablet. We'll discuss photo tips, filters and
effects, as well as touch on ways to share your
photos with family, friends and through social
media. Note: The most convenient and accessible
parking closest to MOPA is located behind the
Casa de Balboa and the Reuben H. Fleet Science
Center. MOPA is located in the Casa de Balboa,
main level, next to the SD History Center. Upon
arrival, please check in with the front desk.
Let Certified Zentangle Teacher Janet Masey, show
you the possibilities of a new, exciting way to
create beautiful images by drawing structured
patterns. Janet will share with you the way to
create something amazing. Feel the relaxation,
focus, and calm feeling that comes to you while
you draw. You will complete two tiles and learn
eight patterns. Open your mind, learn something
new and begin your Zentangle journey. Anything is
possible, one stroke at a time®. All supplies with
be provided. No experience needed.
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Business, Financial
& Legal
George Chamberlin, Financial Journalist
The headlines will be dominated by elections and
interest rates in the New Year. How will these and
other things impact your savings and investments?
Join George Chamberlin for the interactive and
timely class.
Have you ever wanted to put those old family
photographs into a professionally-printed book?
Looking to create a unique gift with photos from a
recent family event? We have more options than
ever to create and print professional photobooks!
Let's explore how to select and refine a theme,
place and sequence photographs, as well as cover
tips and tricks for choosing the right place to have
your book printed.
Guy Ellison, CFP
Attend this workshop to learn the basics of Social
Security and determine the best way to optimize
the benefits. See how potential Social Security
benefits fit in your overall retirement income
picture. With 26 years’ experience, Guy is a
sought-after consultant for Social Security and
retirement income strategies.
With Brian Elliott, CFP®
Get hands-on experience with MOPA's Photo
Excursion program. We'll kick off the first week at
MOPA and then meet at photogenic spots around the
city for the following three sessions to explore tips
and tricks for shooting on location (transportation is
not provided.) Students will have the opportunity to
print their photographs on location for immediate
feedback.
In recent decades many employers have abandoned
pensions and instead, have turned to 401(k) and
similar plans. Employers are shifting risks they
once shouldered to their employees and their
families. As part of this shift, IRAs have taken on
an increasingly important role in the lives of many
Boomers. This class is designed to highlight some
important IRA information and planning strategies
to assist you in implementing an effective and taxefficient retirement plan. Brian Elliott is a Certified
Financial Planner. He is a member of Ed Slott’s
Elite IRA Advisor Group and has received San
Diego Magazine’s Five Star Wealth Management
Award for the past 3 years.
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Barbara J. Norman
FINANCIAL WELLNESS
EVENT
In this class you will learn about the different types
of advisors, how they get paid, and whether or not
you can negotiate your fees. As a group we will
talk about the client experience and what you can
reasonably expect from an advisor. Participants
will be given the verbal and non-verbal ques for
how to communicate with advisors, tools to take
control of the process, and a list of questions for
future advisory meetings. This class is being
offered by Barbara Norman, a 29-year veteran
investment advisor and founder of the Women’s
Financial Academy.
Smart with Your Money
Financial Opportunity Clinic
San Diego Financial Literary Center
and Certified Financial Planners
will provide complimentary, one-on-one,
30-45 minute consultations to discuss your
finances.
Saturday, February 20th
10:00 am–3:00 pm
Katie Scanlan, SDG&E
Spaces are limited, so sign up early!
Join us for a FREE workshop and learn how to be
prepared in case of an emergency. Learn about
your “energy zone” and the programs, services and
tools SDG&E offers to help you be prepared in
case of a power outage.
Register online at
www.sdflc.org/oasis
or call 858-810-7007
Sponsors:
Learn about changes coming to the way you are
billed for energy usage. Learn about solutions
SDG&E offers to help you save energy and money.
Please bring a copy of a recent bill with you to
class. Basic computer skills are required.
JANUARY 5, 2016
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IS IT TIME TO REVIEW AND
UPDATE YOUR ESTATE PLAN?
John Roberts, FBI Special Agent
FBI Agent Roberts' presentation will cover identity
theft and other scams that can specifically target
seniors. He will focus on his personal casework as
well as on a case that targeted senior citizens and
was successfully prosecuted.
Consider this wonderful quote by Warren
Buffett: “I want to give my kids enough so they
could feel that they could do anything, but not
so much that they could do nothing.”
Nancy A. Spector
Certified Specialist
Estate Planning, Trust
& Probate
Jon Doering
1450 Frazee Road, Ste. 215
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 260-0303
Email: [email protected]
Every two seconds, someone becomes a victim of
identity fraud. Don’t become a statistic! If your
identity is stolen, it puts your finances and credit
rating at risk and that’s just the beginning. Learn
how identity theft can occur; how you can take steps
to prevent it; and what to do if your identity is
stolen. Jon Doering is a Financial Consultant with
Thrivent Financial. Jon attended Wharton school of
business and received San Diego Magazine's 2014
Five Star Wealth Management Award.
Proud to promote lifelong learning
through San Diego OASIS
Nancy Spector, Attorney
This class will focus on the main aspects that every
estate plan should include, as well as specific pointers
for certain age groups, family situations, and income
levels. Nancy will emphasize what you should do and
what you should NOT do! For the last 26 years Nancy
has concentrated her practice in the areas of estate
planning, probate, trust administration, and special
needs trusts. She served as president of the Estate
Planning Council and chair of the Probate Section of
the San Diego County Bar Association. In 2011,
Nancy received the San Diego Business Journal’s
Women Who Mean Business Award. Besides being a
sought after attorney, speaker and planner, Nancy is a
committed supporter of many San Diego's nonprofit
organizations and causes.
Energy rates are on the rise. Attend this
informational workshop and learn simple ways you
can reduce your energy consumption and save
money. We will also talk about emergency
preparedness and ways to keep you and your family
safe.
OASIS is recognized by the
Social Impact Exchange
as one of the top 100 nonprofits
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Guy Ellison, CFP
Stephen P Oggel, Attorney, Adjunct Professor
Discuss preparing for, transitioning into and arriving
at retirement. Develop a personal strategy for helping
to make the right decisions to achieve your goals and
control taxes. Live your goals and financially support
the people, ideals and organizations that are important
to you. With 26 years’ experience, Guy is a sought
after consultant for Social Security and Retirement
Income strategies.
Mr. Oggel will select several cases pending before the
U.S. Supreme Court for detailed discussion. The
procedural history will be reviewed, the specific
issues identified, and the class will be encouraged to
participate in a thorough discussion of each case.
SharonAnn Hamilton, MBA, CFP®, MSFS, NCG
Most of us shy away from thinking about our own last
rituals, somehow believing that if we discuss it or
make a plan, it will cause our demise sooner. Ignoring
some basic decisions can cause an irreparable rift
amongst your children. Learn from real-life situations,
what to do and what not to do. Most importantly, walk
away from this light-hearted discussion of options
(did you know you can turn yourself into a diamond?)
and plan your own last party. This class teaches you
how to create a final plan of your own. You will leave
with a draft plan and letter of instructions for your
own wishes.
George Chamberlin, Financial Journalist
Learn how to control fees and taxes, two items that
erode the return on your savings and investments.
Also, learn how to avoid unsuitable and dangerous
investments.
Saturday
Class
SharonAnn Hamilton, MBA, CFP®
If you have ever dealt with another person's
estate plan, then you know what a tremendous burden
it can be, even if everything is in order. While we
cannot change our friends' and loved ones' estate plans
after the fact, we can learn enough to be certain of our
own. It may not be too late to offer guidance to your
capable loved ones using this important information.
You will find a peace of mind knowing that you have
your plans in order! You will leave this class with
your action plan in writing and some good resources
to put things right.
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Barbara J. Norman
This class serves as a primer for understanding
insurance policies. Often times we don’t know or
understand details until it’s too late. This class is
meant to be fun, interactive and informative. Please
bring copies of your life, long term care, auto, and
homeowner or rental insurance policies. (Policies are
“for your eyes only,” and you will not be asked to
share any personal information.) You will have the
opportunity to discover how well you are covered
for a fire, a lawsuit, a cyber-attack, a long term care
confinement, and so much more. The goal is to
discover how effective your polices are for your
future needs and how well your assets are protected.
This class will host two insurance agents and will be
moderated by Barbara Norman, a 29-year veteran
investment advisor and founder of the Women’s
Financial Academy.
Drawn from 25 years of money management
experience and hundreds of clients as well as
education and literature, the presenter of this fastpaced class shows you what to do by teaching the
consequences of goofs. Most goofs are recoverable
but some are fatal to your financial outcome. True
stories fascinate us because we tell ourselves we
would never do 'xyz,' and then we feel superior.
But are we missing out on actions we could take
right away to improve our finances? Are we honest
with ourselves? Could we pay for our next few
decades of living? This class could shift us
radically from the lessons of our parents and
grandparents who grew up in the depression and a
world war. Find out a somewhat secret philosophy
that has served many for more than three thousand
years. You will leave with a draft plan for your
own financial well-being.
Barbara J. Norman
Learn critical investment concepts. We will cover the
fundamentals of stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and
ETFs. We will also look at the many layers of fees in
investing, common investment mistakes, investment
behavioral management, and how to best work with
advisors. Handouts include a guide that can be used to
navigate and understand your investments and the
planning process.
Guy Ellison, CFP
Discuss preparing for, transitioning into and
arriving at retirement. Develop a personal strategy
for helping to make the right decisions to achieve
your goals and control taxes. Live your goals and
financially support the people, ideals and
organizations that are important to you. Guy
Ellison is a CFP® with Thrivent Financial.
There are so many amazing places to
visit in Southern California, but who wants to
deal with the traffic? OASIS offers exciting and
affordable Day Trips. No stress … just get on
the bus and relax. Our friendly escorts and
top-notch drivers will make sure you ride in
style and comfort. Check the
Day Trips section
for all the details.
Richard Loth, Investment Educator
For the uniniated, thanks to the San Diego County
Library, its website provides San Diegans with free,
at-home use of Morningstar’s mutual fund online
database. This lecture’s takeaway highlights a
treasure trove of Morningstar fund investing
guidance and analytics, which are widely considered
as the best there is in the industry.
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Stock funds have a lot of “moving parts” and come
with a wide variety of investment characteristics.
This lecture’s takeaway focuses on providing fund
investors with Morningstar-based risk-return
insights to ensure that an equity fund’s attributes
qualify as an appropriate portfolio diversifier.
To avoid getting caught in a mind set that is the
result of something being repeated over and over
again does not necessarily mean it’s valid.
Morningstar’s multiple resources can be tapped to
provide objective perspective on the credibility of a
variety of fund investment products, issues,
strategies, and current opinions.
Computers & Technology
An overview of three easy-to-use fund-investing
tools that, for San Diego County residents, are
freely available on the San Diego County Library’s
online Morningstar database. Lecture takeaways
include educational guidance for accessing,
interpreting, and using these resources to select and
monitor high-quality mutual funds.
Mary Burns Prine
This is a beginner class for new iPad users. This
two-session class will provide a solid foundation for
understanding your new device, from how to get
started to a closer look at the iPad. We will learn
about apps, and which ones you might find useful.
We will discuss security, and how to safely and
effectively use your iPad both in the home and out.
This is a hands-on class. Make sure to bring your
charged iPad to class.
Compared to a stock fund, a bond fund has few, if
any, of the attributes associated with the former.
Fund investors need to view their fixed-income
investments through a completely different
analytical filter. This lecture focuses on a few
critical Morningstar metrics to gauge a bond fund’s
investment qualities and how these relate to
portfolio diversification.
Sara Ohara
This free program allows you to create new
documents or edit your current Word documents.
You can also use Google's ready-made templates,
if you wish. Spreadsheets, presentations, drawings,
and forms are available as well. All of these can be
stored online publicly or privately, allowing you to
access them from any computer. You MUST have
a Google account (Gmail) prior to taking this class.
Be sure to bring your Gmail login and password.
A flash-drive (also called a
thumb-drive) is helpful for
obtaining or exchanging
data files during class.
Don’t forget to bring a flash-drive to class.
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Mary Burns Prine
Mary Burns Prine
Are you on the cloud? The cloud refers to a place
where you can store documents, photos and videos
in a way that they can be accessed from any
computer at any time. This class will help you to
understand the cloud, what it is, and how it relates
to you. You will learn about free services which
are available and accessible through the cloud. We
will also learn about some entertainment options
available through the cloud.
Are you new to computers? In this class, you will
learn all about the computer. You will learn what
defines a computer, and will be able to identify the
parts of the computer. You will learn what an
operating system is, and how that affects your view.
You will learn about programs and applications, and
the difference between using your computer online
and offline. You will learn about some really helpful
sites which will allow you to become better skilled
at using the mouse and the keyboard. This very basic
class is designed for those who are brand new to the
computer. No previous skills are necessary.
Sara Ohara
YouTube is a free video sharing website where you
can create and upload your own videos to share with
the public or just those you wish. In fact, most of the
content on YouTube has been uploaded by
individuals. It can also be a great place to save your
pictures in a video format! YouTube can provide a
forum for people to connect, inform, and inspire
others across the globe – if you wish. In this class
you’ll create and upload your own video! You can
either bring your own photos on a Flash Drive or just
experiment with the photos that are on the classroom
computers. You’ll learn how you can do this from
your own home computers as well – for free! You
MUST have a Google account (a gmail) prior to
taking this class. Be sure to bring your Gmail login
and password.
Sara Ohara
Facebook helps you connect and share with the
people in your life. Upload photos, share links and
videos. You can also find old friends and make
new friends who share your interests and like
similar activities. You get to choose who you want
to be friends with and who you don’t! You will
need an email account to sign up for Facebook.
Please bring your email password to class.
Sara Ohara
We'll review topics you request and learn more
about fun Facebook features, such as the timeline,
photo albums, tagging, chatting, fan pages and
messaging. You should already have a Facebook
account and know how to post prior to taking this
class. Please bring your login information to class.
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Mary Burns Prine
An Android device is one that runs on the Android
Operating System, developed by Google. This twosession class will introduce you to the physical
layout of the Android device, help you to navigate
through the different pages, and demonstrate how to
connect it to the Internet. You will learn how to care
of your device, and some of the basic apps that come
with the tablet. You will also learn how to find new
apps (both paid and free) at the Google Play store, as
well as review some important settings. NOTE: This
is a hands-on class. You will need to bring your
charged Android device to class, as well as your
charger (just in case!) You will also need your
Google account information in order to access the
Google Play store.
Barbara Smith
From candid family shots to travel pictures, you have
lots of great digital photos, right? Learn to use
Photoshop Express Editor, a free program, that gives
you tons of tools to make quick fixes, enhance, and
make your digital photos look amazing. Learn basic
skills such as cropping, rotating, and adjusting color,
along with some more advanced features that add
visual style, such as adding filters and borders,
popping color and adding captions. Some computer
experience is helpful.
Randy Seaver, San Diego Genealogical Society
Learn how to use the internet to find information on
your ancestors, organize that info, and share it with
your family. Class will cover how to begin genealogy
research, how to find records in repositories and online
websites, and how to input the information into
genealogy computer programs. Please bring any family
records you have to the first class. There will be time
for questions and answers as well as for searching
online databases for ancestral records.
Barbara Smith
Hubs, Bluetooth, card readers ... it's Greek to me!
Let's unravel the mysteries of cutting-edge
technology: scanners, flash drives, portable hard
drives, wireless technology and more. You don't
have to be a techno wizard to understand and be
able to use the latest gadgets and gizmos.
Mary Burns Prine
If you have a Google account, you have a world of
resources at your fingertips. Not only do you have access
to arguably the best email provider available, but you also
have access to the Google cloud, where you can create
and store documents and presentations, a calendar that can
be updated from any device, a free blogging site, a free
web-hosting site and so much more. Best of all, Google is
free! In this three-session class, we will look at these
tools, demonstrating how they work and setting them up
with your own Google account. You can bring your
mobile device, or you can use the computers in the lab.
Prerequisite: You must have a Google account prior to
taking this class, and you must know your username and
password for the account.
Mary Burns Prine
This beginning class introduces you to social
networks. You will learn the difference between
several social networks including Facebook,
Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and more. You will
also spend time on your Facebook account, looking
at security and privacy settings, as well as learning
some ways to better use your Facebook account.
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Barbara Smith
iPads and iPhones are taking over as the digital device
of choice for many consumers who are hoping to
streamline their techno-experiences. What is an app?
What are some of the more popular free and low-cost
apps for entertainment and communication? Let's
explore a sampling of some of the many fun apps
available on iPads and iPhones, including voice
recording, free audio and video phone calls, movie
reviews, video streaming, e-readers, finding your lost
iPad or iPhone, and more. Some of these apps are also
available on Android and other tablets.
Mary Burns Prine
Your smartphone or tablet could make seeing or
hearing easier for you or someone you love. Join us
for a class to learn how a smart phone or tablet could
help people benefit by using larger text size, features
that work with hearing aids, voice command and
more. The information is designed for caregivers
who assist people with disabilities, people who have
difficulty seeing, people who use hearing aids,
people with dexterity or mobility impairments and
anyone interested in accessible technology. This
class is useful for everyone who would like to learn
more about getting the most benefit out of a smart
device. Bring your charged device to class.
Sara Ohara
Buying and selling items online is easy and fun.
This class will help you navigate your way through
the ins and outs of eBay, whether you want to buy,
sell or simply window-shop. You'll learn how to
effectively search for what you want, identify safe
sellers and bid and pay for your items. Learn what
it costs to sell on eBay, how to list an item for sale,
how to end a listing and how to use free re-listings.
Mary Burns Prine
How well do you understand your web browser? This
is one of the most important programs installed on
your computer or tablet, providing you with a link to
the world. This class provides an overview of web
browsers their function and some basic tools found on
all browsers. We will then compare several browsers,
and discover some of their unique features. This is a
hands-on class. You can bring your own charged
device, or use a computer in the lab.
Mary Burns Prine
Your iPhone or iPad could make seeing or hearing
easier for you or someone you love. Join us for a
class to learn how a smart phone or tablet could help
people benefit by using larger text size, features that
work with hearing aids, voice command and more.
The information is designed for caregivers who
assist people with disabilities, people who have
difficulty seeing, people who use hearing aids,
people with dexterity or mobility impairments and
anyone interested in accessible technology. This
class is useful for everyone who would like to learn
more about getting the most benefit out of a smart
device. Bring your charged device to class.
Barbara Smith
This course covers the essentials of saving your
documents to a safe place, then being able to find them
and open them easily. Learn how to open a document
you saved a week ago, add to it, then save it safely so
that you can retrieve it again. We'll also learn how to
move and/or delete documents, copy files and
documents from your computer to a flash drive and
vice versa. It's time to eliminate the stress and get
organized! Please bring a flash drive to the first class.
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Sara Ohara
Barbara Smith
Did you know that you can create a scrapbook
online for free? It’s fun and easy to create one-of-akind photobooks, greeting cards or postcards and
share them with your family and friends online.
Learn how to use embellishments, graphics, unique
text fonts, special effects and more. You can use
photos from Flickr, Webshots, Picassa, Facebook,
Photobucket or Smugmug. Bring your own pictures
on a flash drive or CD or you can use the photos on
the class computers to practice. You can create a
scrapbook about a recent vacation, a favorite pet, a
wedding, a trip to the zoo or a new member of the
family. It's all about self-expression and creativity!
Digital technology has changed the way we listen
to music. Are you new to the world of streaming
music? Do you want to find ways to listen to music
using your computer or mobile device? In this class
we’ll learn the basics of mp3s and other digital
music formats. Some skills covered will include
how to transfer music from your computer to a
media player, how to convert music from a
commercial CD to mp3 format, and how to
download music to your computer safely and
legally. We’ll also explore some free Internet radio
sites.
Sara Ohara
Craigslist is an online community offering free
classifieds for virtually anything! The beauty of
Craigslist is that you are selling locally and there’s
no shipping involved. It’s free, secure and easy!
Because people who use Craigslist are diverse in
age, culture and race, there are a multitude of
potential buyers for any item. Please bring pictures
of items you plan to sell on a flash drive, CD or
just email them to yourself. You will need to have
an active email account to take this class and know
the PASSWORD to log into it.
Mary Burns Prine
We will be learning all about photos on your
smartphone. We will learn how to take photos from
a phone and the many ways to share photos. We
will look at some of the editing features offered by
most smartphones and will discuss what to look for
when choosing an app for your photography. Bring
your charged smartphone to class, and make sure
you know how to download apps.
Mary Burns Prine
Exercise & Dance
We have until the end of July to upgrade our
operating system from Windows 7 or Windows 8
to Windows 10 free of charge. So what does this
new operating system look like? This
lecture/demonstration will compare the new system
to previous Windows operating systems and will
highlight some of the features of the new system.
Whether you want to power walk or go out for a
gentle stroll, join the friendly Mall Walkers and
walk your way to well-being! Meet at the entrance
of Macy's Home Store next to the Post Office and
Food Court at 8:30 a.m. for a heart-rate check and
a brief warm-up.
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Russell Rowe, M.S., Exercise Physiology
The Center for Disease Control says falling is the
most common cause of injury in people over 60.
The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
says one in every three Americans older than 65
experiences a fall. Don’t let this be you! Balance
training is proven to help prevent falls. This class is
designed for beginners to intermediate exercisers.
Each class will begin with some light
cardiovascular exercises, arm movements, walking
in place, etc. to warm up the body. Exercises will
be simple, safe, and require no expensive
equipment, so you can do them at home. Russell
Rowe, M.S., is a certified personal trainer with 20
years of experience.
Each class starts with a go-at-your-own-pace
warm-up and moves into a combination of cardio
exercise and stretching. There will be a great mix
of exercises: balance training, dancing, thera-bands
and weight training to build stronger bones. Plenty
of water breaks and a cool-down period are
included. Russell Rowe, M.S., is a certified
personal trainer with 20 years of experience.
No class 1/18 & 2/15
Elinor Smith, Group Exercise Instructor & Certified
Personal Trainer
Using weights and a chair, this course offers a
comprehensive fitness program designed to
improve and maintain your strength, balance and
flexibility. Each class includes warm-up and cooldown stretches, a series of balance challenges,
strength training targeting upper, core and lower
body muscles, as well as wrist strengthening and
finger flexibility exercises. Please consult your
healthcare professional, if you have questions or
concerns prior to attending.
Each class starts with a go-at-your-own-pace
warm-up and moves into a combination of cardio
exercise and stretching. There will be a great mix
of exercises: balance training, dancing, thera-bands
and weight training to build stronger bones. Plenty
of water breaks and a cool-down period are
included. Russell Rowe, M.S., is a certified
personal trainer with 20 years of experience.
No class 1/18 & 2/15
Personal Trainer
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Pamela Toomes
Personal Trainer
Personal Trainer
Personal Trainer
Want to maintain and increase your aerobic capacity and
muscle mass? Have fun moving to music, followed by
some work with weights and gentle stretching. Your
instructor will provide modifications for all the activities
so that you can engage in the workout at your own pace
and level. You’ll be surprised how good and strong
you’ll feel. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing
that will allow you to move freely. Bring some water.
Cathleen Frank, The Pilates Club
Restorative Pilates is a series of breathing, visualization,
core and postural exercises performed on a comfortable,
thick mat. When performed in sequence, these exercises
strengthen our abdominals and back while increasing
our flexibility. Commonly referred to as “strength and
length.” Pilates can be the most natural style of
movement for the body with principles such as flow,
control, concentration, precision, breath and center.
Pilates movement is designed to improve balance,
strengthen core muscles, increase flexibility, correct
muscle imbalances and injuries, release tension and
create a more refreshed, restored you at any age!
Participants must bring a yoga mat and large towel or
pillow to class. Cathleen Frank is Director and
Choreographer of The Pilates Club and has been
teaching and coaching in San Diego for over 30 years.
Personal Trainer
Ginny Dahlen
A fun, exciting class designed for the active older
adult. Expect to improve cardiovascular fitness,
muscle strength and endurance, coordination,
balance and flexibility. Classes may incorporate a
variety of tools, such as dumbbells, resistance
bands, balls and your own body weight.
Cathleen Frank, The Pilates Club
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Margie Murnan, NeuroMovement Specialist
Gwen Small
Are you experiencing balance issues? Does walking feel
uncomfortable or exhausting? Do you have limited
mobility or feel stiff? Learn the fundamental principles
of how your entire skeleton relates to gravity. Develop
new skills that reduce your chances of falling. Discover
how you can walk with ease and comfort, and have
greater mobility. These neuromovement lessons based
on the work of Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais are different from
traditional exercises and are also great for any fitness
level. The movements will be done while sitting in a
chair and also while standing and holding onto a chair.
Please wear loose fitting clothing and socks. Shoes will
not be worn during class. Improve how you move!
Take this opportunity to increase your flexibility and
eliminate and reduce chronic pain. Follow a series of
gentle, relaxing instructor-guided movements
designed to promote greater ease of movement in
daily life. Develop greater range of motion in your
neck, pelvis, knees, ankles and feet. Increase
awareness of yourself in motion and at rest. Most
lessons will be done lying on the floor (carpeted
area), and there will be chairs handy to assist in
getting up and down. Those who cannot easily get
down on the floor can remain seated and visualize
the movements. For maximum benefit, please wear
loose comfortable clothing, bring an extra warm
layer (such as a sweatshirt) and be prepared to
remove your shoes. Please bring a beach towel and
two hand towels with you to class. If you have
questions about whether this class is for you, please
email Gwen at [email protected].
Leslie Johnson Leech, M.S.
Are you looking for a class with easy, flowing moves
that can help reduce stress and create better balance in
all aspects of your life? Perhaps you would like to
reduce some of your aches and pains and experience a
quiet place in our noisy world? Find out why so many
have been moving joyfully and rhythmically as
members of Leslie's T'ai Chi/Qigong groups. This safe
and health-promoting exercise has been strongly
recommended by the Center of Disease Control
(CDC) for older adults. Leslie recently completed a
200-hour certification with the Institute of Integral
Qigong and T'ai Chi. All levels welcome!
Marguerite Tyrell, B.S., R.D.
This gentle yoga class is focused on promoting
back health. We will do postures both lying on a
mat and seated in a chair. As a side benefit, this
series also relieves stiffness and pain in the hips,
neck and shoulders. Besides better posture and pain
relief, yoga increases mental clarity and calmness,
and decreases physical and mental symptoms of
stress. This is not a strenuous class and no prior
yoga experience is necessary. Please bring a yoga
mat and large towel to class.
You can help to combat childhood obesity and
diabetes by becoming a volunteer for our
program.
No experience is
necessary; we will train
you on all you need to
know. To learn more,
see Volunteer With Us
(inside back cover).
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Joan Holland
Sue Webber, Certified Yoga Instructor
Evening
class
The word Yoga can be defined as
'Unity in Body, Mind & Spirit.” During
this unique 75-minute class, you will learn the
fundamentals for designing a daily mind/body
workout practice that cultivates balance, strength
and flexibility. Each week we will explore different
breathing techniques, quick energy clearing tools,
simple body postures, mindful exercises and
modifications, and a variety of meditations with
music, mantras and more. The goal is to help you
customize a daily routine that is enjoyable and
realistic for YOUR life, whatever that may look
like. Please bring water, paper and pen for notes
and wear comfortable clothes for gentle movement.
“Ohm” work is optional!
Practice yoga in a beautiful setting surrounded by
bird song and nature trails. This class is for those
who have had some yoga experience. Joan Holland
has taught yoga since 1969 and for OASIS since
the 1990s. Her classes provide a gentle approach to
the practice of Hatha Yoga, done slowly with
respect for our maturing bodies. Breathing practice
is emphasized as well as awareness. See your
health professional for questions or concerns about
attending this class. Please bring a yoga mat to
class.
Joan Holland
Lois Spaulding
This is the perfect opportunity for those new to line
dancing to build a foundation for success. Learn
the names, terms and fundamentals of popular
steps including vine, shuffle, jazz box, etc. No
partner needed.
Joan Holland
Joan Holland
Lois Spaulding
Exercise your body and mind while learning line
dances, such as swing, cha cha, rumba, waltzes,
and many more! No partner needed. Knowledge of
steps including vine, shuffle, jazz box, etc. is
extremely helpful.
Joan Holland
This class is for those who have had some
experience with yoga and know the basic asanas,
also known as postures. The approach is
specifically designed for mature students and
includes breath exploration and meditation. See
your health professional for questions or concerns.
Please bring a mat to class.
Lois Spaulding
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Food & Nutrition
Pamela Toomes
Ready to party yourself into shape? That’s exactly
what the Zumba® program is all about. It’s an
exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latininspired, calorie-burning, dance fitness party. Ditch
your old workout, join the party!
Move aside kale and let beans be your newest
superfood! High in fiber, antioxidants, and protein
and low on the glycemic
index scale, beans help lower
cholesterol and reduce the
risk of certain cancers.
Venture into the wide world
of beans as we cook up some
hearty soups to warm you to
the core.
No class 2/15
Pamela Toomes
Pamela Toomes
Just as it is traditional to clean house in the Spring,
it's also the time to cleanse the body temple. Not to
be confused with fasting/starving, cleansing comes
with many options. This class will show both
cooked and uncooked versions. Cleansing is
something you can do for a day, a week or longer.
Your body will appreciate it and reward you with
increased energy and renewed vitality.
Pamela Toomes
Wheelchair Dancers Organization
The Mission of the Wheelchair Dancers
Organization is to bring ballroom, Latin, and
contemporary dance to the wheelchair community,
empowering and benefiting the body, mind, and
spirit of all who participate. Wheelchair dancing
brings together standing dance volunteers and
wheelchair users to experience the absolute joy of
dance through ballroom, Latin and contemporary
dance styles. Join the Wheelchair Dancers for a fun
demo and learn how you can become a volunteer
dancer. Learn many styles of dance, get a great
workout and make a difference all at the same time!
For more information and videos, please visit
www.wheelchairdancers.org.
As the daylight grows longer, Spring invites us to
turn to freshly grown, lighter foods. This class will
focus on salads using fresh, seasonal vegetables.
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Vicky Newman, MS, RDN
Need a detox? With all the chemicals
Evening
and pollutants we encounter daily,
class
it’s important to understand the body
processes involved in detoxification and
the practical actions you can take to reduce toxic
burden. Learn how to reduce exposure to toxins,
minimize production of toxins in your body, and
help your body eliminate toxins to support your
physical and mental health.
Vicky A Newman, MS, RDN
The latest research on heart healthy eating will be
summarized, including information on the role of
inflammation and the protective components in dark
chocolate and red wine. Practical dietary suggestions
to reduce risk and progression of heart disease will
be provided, including strategies for reducing
inflammation and lowering LDL cholesterol (the
'bad' cholesterol). Perspective will also be offered on
the continuing controversies regarding vegan diets
(elimination of all animal foods), egg consumption,
and saturated fats like coconut oil.
Health & Wellness
Vicky A Newman, MS, RDN
Sheila Kimmel, LCPC, Therapist & Hypnotherapist
What you eat and drink, as well as how much and
how often, can have a significant effect on your
mood, energy level, mental health, and ability to
cope with stress. Common imbalances connected to
nutrition are known to worsen mood and motivation.
Emphasis will be on dietary choices that support
normal blood sugar levels and supply the amino
acid-building blocks for neurotransmitters, as well as
the B-vitamins and essential fats required for normal
brain function. We will discuss how a common
genetic defect coupled with a diet low in certain Bvitamins can contribute to mental illness, including
depression. Also included will be a brief discussion
about SAMe and TMG and how these are formed in
the body from dietary nutrients.
Is losing weight your New Year's resolution? Do you
want to get more control over your eating habits,
health and weight? Do you want to feel proud of
yourself and your body and gain more energy? Do
you want to let go of shame, embarrassment and
self-consciousness and replace them with selfesteem and a positive self-image? If your answer is
YES, you can learn how to manage your abusive
overeating and your weight and take charge of your
body wellness. We will utilize healthy eating,
hypnosis and behavior-change techniques to help
you reach your goals.
Treat yourself to 8 days of magic and
pampering in the majestic Sierra Madre
Mountains at Ixtapan de la Sal! Total cost is
$2,495 per person, double occupancy.
Includes airfare, ground transportation, 7-night
hotel, all meals, taxes, tips and 18 spa
treatments! See Trip #505 for full details.
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Ovarian Cancer Alliance of San Diego's HEAR Program
We are bombarded by so much information about
health that we may feel overwhelmed and simply do
nothing but our same old habits learned from
childhood. We hear: “Drink coffee, don’t drink
coffee.” “Dairy is good for you, dairy is toxic.”
“Agave is better than honey, not different than
honey.” “Run, don’t run.” This fast paced 90-minute
class discusses health goofs, horror stories, and
opposing points leading to a healthy longevity. There
are not 100 points or even 50 points, just 10. You will
leave with a draft plan for your own well-being.
Presenter will share her own fighting cancer story.
Despite its reputation, ovarian cancer is not a
“silent killer.' There are symptoms and risk factors.
However, there is no test for the early detection of
this disease and your symptoms may be the only
clue that something is wrong. Join volunteers with
the Ovarian Cancer Alliance of San Diego and
learn about the symptoms and risk factors. You
will hear amazing inspirational stories from
ovarian cancer survivors and learn information that
can save your life or the life of a woman you love.
Vicki Zimmerman-Fox, Braille Institute
Macular Degeneration? Diabetic Retinopathy?
Glaucoma? Cataracts? There are solutions in sight!
Join health educators from the Braille Institute for
a FREE educational class on the most common age
related eye conditions and information on free
resources and services available for those with
vision loss.
Barbara Bailey, MS, RN
When do you need it? Is it right for you? How do
you get it? The criteria for Palliative (pronounced
pal-lee-uh-tiv) Care, services covered, benefits and
providers are topics that will be discussed during
this interactive session. Identifying one’s values
and how they impact medical decisions and when
and how a patient and family transition to hospice
care will be explored.
Philip J Goscienski, M.D.
Most of the decline in your mental function as we
get older has nothing to do with aging. In fact,
some of these functions actually improve with age.
There are at least ten things that we can do to keep
the brain working as long as the rest of the body.
Come to this informative lecture and find out how.
Modern life has distorted our ancient sleep
patterns. Light plays a significant role in how our
bodies adjust, adapt, survive, and thrive. Come to
this fascinating discussion about sleep and the
problems that can come from a lack of it.
JANUARY 5, 2016
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Jana Tzinberg, Health Blogger
Did you know that you can replace all of your
over-the-counter medications with pure, essential
oils? This class will introduce you to the many
ways in which you can replace sometimes harmful
medicines with essential oils, allowing Mother
Nature to care for you in a truly healthy way.
Certified Pure, therapeutic-grade essential oils
carry zero synthetics or fillers and are non-toxic
and safe to use on children, adults and in some
cases, animals. Come learn about how you can help
your digestion, a respiratory issue, skin problems,
etc. using civilization’s first medicine!
People are not the only creatures who can benefit
from nature's medicine. Come learn about Certified
Pure, therapeutic-grade essential oils and how they
can have a positive, safe effect on many of your
healthcare issues!
Experts in the management of Type 2 diabetes
refer to it as an exercise-deficiency disease, which
is only a mild exaggeration. It is avoidable, but
once established, it's not curable. With the proper
steps it is possible to slow the onset of
complications, and persons with pre-diabetes can
avoid them altogether.
Dr. Jocelyn Joy, DAOM
Do you know what the coating on your tongue says
about your digestion? What about that crease in
your ear lobe? Join Dr. Joy as she explores and
explains the landscape of your face and tongue in
terms of Chinese Medicine. You will learn how to
read and respond to facial and tongue markings in a
way that will bring your body, mind and spirit back
into balance. P.S. Don’t brush your tongue before
this event!
Are you suffering from digestive issues? Is breathing
easily a challenge? Find relief from the most
common, and sometimes less common, digestive and
respiratory health issues.
Lisa Langstone, Holistic Esthetician
Anything is possible with the
support of our donors. A
heartfelt thank you for your
generosity in keeping San
Diego OASIS vibrant in our
community!
Learn how the skin ages and practical things we
can do to slow down the process. We'll discuss
what anti-aging ingredients actually work; what’s
the best and safest anti-aging procedures; and skin
tips to keep your skin healthy and glowing.
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Veva Arroyo, Co-Chair of the San Diego Coalition for
Improving End Of Life Care
Join us for an opportunity to get help with your
Advance Health Care Directive (AHCD). At any
age, a medical crisis can leave one too ill to express
his or her healthcare wishes, making it difficult for
family, friends and healthcare providers to know
what best to do in difficult situations. A written
Advance Health Care Directive (AHCD) allows a
person to express his or her preferences in such
situations and allows one to assign a family
member or friend to make medical decisions if one
is incapacitated and unable to do so. A POLST
(Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment) is
another document that allows a person to specify
what he or she wants for end-of-life care if facing a
terminal condition. Volunteers who have
experience with Advance Health Care Directives
and POLST will be available to discuss and help
answer your questions. AHCD and POLST forms
will be available for $1 each (cash only) or they
can be downloaded for free from the
sdcoalition.org website.
Matthew Price, M.D.
Join Scripps Clinic interventional cardiologist
Matthew Price, M.D., as he discusses how new
treatments for atrial fibrillation can help reduce
your risk of stroke and other problems related to an
irregular heartbeat. Find out how the newest
noninvasive and minimally invasive surgical
procedures can help your heart keep the beat and
reduce or eliminate your need for medications.
Poulina Uddin, M.D.
No matter how “experienced” your heart is, you
can help keep it beating strong. From choosing
heart-healthy foods and making smart lifestyle
choices to knowing your risks and how best to
manage them as you get older, we’ll show you how
to be good to your heart.
Margie Murnan, NeuroMovement Specialist
Our entire lives are stored in the library of our
cells. Even when we erase things from our minds,
the body remembers. Listening to your body can
open the door to healing and growth. Changing
your habitual patterns of movement can result in
profound emotional changes as well. Join Margie
Murnan as she guides you through a series of
thought processes and movements to help you
discover the connection between your emotional
state and how you use your body in daily activities.
Steven Higgins, M.D.
Miniature, wireless, electronic devices are changing
the lives of cardiac patients in San Diego. Join
cardiologist Steven Higgins, M.D., chairman,
department of cardiology at Scripps Memorial
Hospital La Jolla, to learn how the latest noninvasive
and minimally invasive surgical procedures can help
your heart keep the beat.
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William Anapoell, M.D.
Have you ever considered hypnosis as a method for
weight loss, smoking cessation, relieving anxiety
and phobias or exercising willpower? Please join
Scripps Mercy internist and clinical hypnotist
William Anapoell, M.D., as he discusses how
hypnosis can help you focus and use your mental
abilities more effectively. Hypnosis is not an altered
state of consciousness, but rather an altered
experience of consciousness which is brought about
by using suggestion to reconfigure the properties of
the imagination.
Philip Wrotslavsky, DPM
Join Scripps Mercy podiatrist Philip Wrotslavsky,
D.P.M., and learn how to treat your feet properly in
order to achieve an active, pain-free lifestyle.
Leading-edge techniques, proven traditional methods
for the care, and the most common foot and ankle
disorders will be discussed.
CATCH
HEALTHY HABITS
Erica Macht, CHH Manager
We are told to eat more fiber, but do you know why
fiber is so good for your health? This class not only
explores fiber’s important health benefits but also
addresses how much dietary fiber is needed, what
foods contain it, as well as simple and delicious
ways to get fiber into our daily diet. An easy, highfiber recipe idea will be introduced (and tastetested!). Participants will also enjoy a brief physical
activity … another important component of weight
management and health. Filled with recipes and tips
for healthy living, a Healthy Living Guide for Adults
will be given to all attendees.
Maneesh Bawa, M.D.
Please join Scripps Mercy Hospital orthopedic spine
surgeon Maneesh Bawa, M.D., who will discuss
various cervical spine disorders (i.e., herniated disc,
degenerative disc disease, infection, myelopathy)
and how non-surgical and surgical treatment options
can resolve neck pain and lower extremity
symptoms.
Bret Langenberg, D.O.
The Scripps Robotic Surgery Program was
established in 2007 and has come a long way since
its establishment as one of the most comprehensive
programs in San Diego. Robotic surgery results in a
faster recovery, less blood loss, reduced pain and a
shorter hospital stay than traditional open surgery.
Join Scripps Mercy surgeon Bret Langenberg, D.O.,
as he discusses the latest advances in robotic surgery
including colon surgery, hernia repairs and singlesite surgery for gallbladder removal.
Are you one of the 77% of adults who don’t get
enough fruits or vegetables each day? Do you tend
to eat the same ones over and over? Experience this
presentation and find out why it’s important to “eat
the rainbow.” Learn (and taste test!) a unique and
time-efficient way to add colorful foods to your
daily diet. Participants will also engage in a brief
physical activity ... another important component
of a healthy lifestyle.
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Meet the foods that can sabotage anyone’s healthy
diet and weight-loss efforts. Learn to distinguish
culprit foods that can sneak into your diet. Discover
effective ways to reduce their intake without
sacrificing flavor. Participants will also enjoy a
healthy snack and engage in a brief, physical
activity, an important component of weight
management and health. A free health guide with
recipes and tips for healthy living will be given to all
attendees.
Mark Carlson, Historian
Some of the most popular film classics from
Hollywood are based on history or biographies. The
movie studios used some of history’s most
interesting people and events and made box-office
blockbusters from them. But how much truth is there
on the silver screen? The Birdman of Alcatraz,
Sergeant York, George M. Cohan in Yankee Doodle
Dandy, The Story of Alexander Graham Bell, the
Battle of the Little Big Horn in They Died with Their
Boots On, the world of the Mercury Astronauts in
The Right Stuff, Mutiny on the Bounty, and the
action-packed Top Gun are typical films in which
Hollywood chose to follow its own path to truth.
Film historian Mark Carlson shows you the real
story behind the movie--the history on the silver
screen.
enough fruits or vegetables each day? Do you tend to
eat the same ones over and over? Experience this
daily diet. Participants will also engage in a brief,
physical activity … another important component of
a healthy lifestyle. A free Healthy Living Guide with
recipes and tips will be given to all attendees.
History & Humanities
Peter Bolland, M.A., Professor of Philosophy &
Humanities
Rick LeVine, Attorney
Facilitator Rick LeVine will cover topics based on
'what's news' at the time (elections, court cases, law
reform, tax cuts, foreign affairs, etc.) The format will
include lecture, dialogue, questions and answers and
some videos that may be shown to supplement the
program.
What is meditation? Is it deep thinking, a mystical
state, a deep trance? Is it a religious ritual, or can it
be practiced apart from any specific religious
tradition or ideology? What are the benefits of a
regular meditation practice? Join us for an
introductory lecture on the principles of meditation,
a look at some different approaches and techniques,
and the philosophy behind it all, including a guided
meditation experience.
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Humanities
In May 1915, during the height of the Great War,
RMS Lusitania, queen of the Cunard Line, was
carrying 2,200 passengers and crew into the war
zone of the British Isles. They had been warned
any ships flying the Union Jack flag were liable to
be torpedoed by German U-boats. In broad
daylight in sight of the Irish coast, she was struck
by a torpedo from the U-20 and sank in twenty
minutes. The loss of life was second only to the
Titanic, but the repercussions and blame went
much farther and ultimately led to the United
States’ entry into the Great War.
Rabbi Michael Mayersohn
Since living in Egypt over three thousand years
ago, Jews have most often lived as a minority in
societies around the world. They have learned to
adapt to nearly perpetual status as a minority and
have learned coping skills as a result. In December
these historical issues are especially acute. Learn
how Jews have figured out how to exist as a
minority almost everywhere they live.
Dr. Dave Roberts, Anthropologist, Photographer ,
Historian
Join Dr. Dave Roberts for the fascinating story of
the legendary race told through stone monuments
and artifacts from the current exhibit at the San
Diego Museum of Man dating from 1915.
Dr. Alex Stewart, S.D. Chinese Historical Museum
Get ready for the Year of the Monkey
by getting to know one of the most
Saturday
Class
popular heroes in Chinese culture, past
and present. Hear how Sun Wukong was
miraculously born from a stone, perfected martial
and meditative arts, wreaked havoc in heaven, and
then redeemed himself by protecting a Buddhist
monk on his journey to India. This timeless tale is
based on early Chinese spiritual beliefs, the actual
journey of a Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE) monk,
and the possible influence of the Hindu monkey
god, Hanuman. The legend of Sun Wukong was
first recorded in Journey to the West, a Ming
Dynasty (1368-1644) novel steeped in Buddhist
symbolism, but it has been reinvented in countless
Chinese operas, television series, and feature films.
Today, temples in Singapore and China host annual
festivals in which spirit mediums perform
miraculous feats and others burn incense in tribute
to this imperfect deity who has captured the
imagination of countless generations.
Larry Solomon, PhD
From Shangri-La and Camelot to Walden Two and
Twin Oaks Community, humans have been seeking
the perfect society. The search has been in both
fictional literature and in real attempts to build the
ideal world. We will look at the fourteen
characteristics that define a “Utopia,” how the
concept originated, what are the various
approaches that have been taken, and why most of
these have tended to fail. The concept of a
“dystopian” society (as the opposite of utopian)
will also be explored and illustrated.
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Chris Burns, Musician
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart began composing
before he was five, toured Europe triumphantly,
but at 35 was buried as a pauper in an unmarked
grave. During this hour we will celebrate his
musical brilliance and appreciate his life and his
world. His gorgeous clarinet concerto and his
charming 'A Little Night Music' will be featured.
We will also enjoy his charming piano concertos
and magnificent symphonies. Mozart’s creativity
will make this the best hour of your day.
Amanda Schaffer, M.F.A. Visual Arts, M.A., Art & Religion
With the growing popularity of Spain’s Camino
Francés pilgrimage trail, walkers are also
discovering alternate Camino routes to explore.
Come hear Amanda Schaffer talk about her recent
trek on Camino Aragonés in addition to walks on
Camino Francés (featured in the film The Way).
Where is a monastery carved into a mountain cliff
located? What unique feature is found on houses in
the region of Aragonés, and what extra function
does the cathedral’s clock tower in Santiago offer
during “Holy Years”? Learn about the Camino’s
history and the 21st century’s impact on the
network of trails. Become acquainted with
preparations involved in planning for a Camino
journey, including necessary gear and helpful
resources. Bring your questions as well as your
passion for travel!
Nicolas Reveles, Director of Education, SDO
Join Dr. Reveles and be enlightened by historical
tidbits, musical examples and anecdotes
surrounding the operas of the upcoming season:
Tosca, Madama Butterfly and Great Scott. Expect a
lively discussion based on Dr. Reveles' twenty plus
years of experience in and around the world of
opera!
This lecture explores the world-renowned Musée
du Louvre in Paris and Museo del Prado in Madrid.
Artist Amanda Schaffer discusses and compares
the history, architecture, and collection highlights
of both museums. Which museum originated as a
medieval fortress, and which one houses a wellknown sculpture from antiquity that was found in
the ocean? What famous painting was vandalized
with acid, and what artist included an image of
himself in his painted masterpiece? Find out how
the museums’ treasures survived WWII and what
additions to the museums have been made in recent
years. Visitor information and tips will be included.
Philip R. Pryde, Ph.D
For millennia, people have marveled at bird
migration. Where are they going? Why? How do
they know how to get there? How far can they
travel non-stop? Years of study have taught us a lot
about why and how birds migrate, but many
mysteries remain. In this illustrated exploration
into bird behavior, Philip Pryde will discuss these
questions and many more. Philip is a professor
emeritus at San Diego State University and a
former president of San Diego Audubon Society.
He has taught introductory and advanced birding
courses in San Diego for over 20 years.
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Gabe Selak, Program Manager, San Diego History Center
Mission San Diego de Alcala marks the first mission
established in Alta California. Father Junipero Serra
was responsible for this mission and at least nine
others, with an important roadway that linked the
mission system in early California. Learn about the
missions established along its route, how the road
was used and who used it over its history. Lastly, see
what remains of the roadway today and how it is
marked for future generations.
Nianhua or “New Year Pictures” are essential
decorations for the Chinese New Year Festival, the
most joyous occasion in the Chinese calendar.
Traditionally, peasants carved these auspicious images
into woodblocks and printed festive designs to adorn
homes and public places all over China. These images
became especially popular in the Ming (1368-1644
CE) and Qing Dynasties (1644-1911 CE), but they
feature timeless symbols of good fortune, such as
chubby babies, folk heroes, and symbolic animals.
Dragons and images of guardian deities also serve to
ward off bad luck and misfortune. These thrilling
pieces of folk art not only illustrate a broad array of
symbols featured in Chinese art, but they also
represent a form of cultural expression shared and
understood by elite scholars and illiterate masses
alike. This presentation shares the stories behind such
images and explains how to decode the complex
symbolism in Chinese art.
Julia Fister, Dir. of Education, Oceanside Museum of Art
Edouard Manet and Berthe Morisot were French
painters whose lives, both artistically and personally,
were intertwined. We will take a look at how their
paths crossed, their intersection with French
Impressionism and the exquisite personal details
found in their paintings.
The Congress of History Presents
"Scandals & Scoundrels"
Enjoy a two-day conference of interesting
and hilarious presentations about local
scandals and scoundrels, from our early
history up to 1964.
Friday and Saturday
March 4th and 5th
10:30 am to 5:30 pm
Paul Bunyan, Pecos Bill, Johnny Appleseed, John
Henry, Sleepy Hollow and many others. They’re
all as American as apple pie. Have you ever
wondered how they came about? Where did they
come from? The answers might surprise you. Many
of America’s most cherished folk tales have a
historical basis. Come and learn who these people
really were and how they came to be enshrined in
our folklore.
San Diego OASIS,
Mission Valley Macy’s
Department Store, 3rd Floor
$35 per day/$25 for 65 yrs+
To register or for more information,
call 619-468-7263 or visit
www.congressofhistory.org
Registration January 2016
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Richard Klein
We explore the fabled heritage of Jewish life in
Amsterdam. This includes the Anne Frank House
and her original neighborhood in South Amsterdam,
the magnificent Portuguese Synagogue, the resource
rich Jewish Historical Museum, the Tuchinski
Theatre, a magnificent cinema founded by Polish
Jewish immigrant, and the home of Rembrandt, who
painted many Jews from the Jewish Quarter.
Wendy Craig-Purcell, Spiritual Leader
According to the Pew Research Center, an
increasing number of Americans identify themselves
as “spiritual, but not religious.” But what does this
moniker actually mean and why does it resonate
with so many? Join spiritual leader and author,
Wendy Craig-Purcell as we delve into this topic
together and explore the key elements of designing a
rich and spiritually fulfilling life.
Richard Lederer
Darren Iammarino, Ph.D., SDSU Department of Religion
Who was our youngest American president? If you
think the answer is John F. Kennedy, come to this
class to discover the truth. Writer and speaker
Richard Lederer will offer a treasury of fascinating
firsts, mosts, and onlys, about our American
presidents. You’ll have fun learning a lot about their
lives (even their medical records and their pets),
their accomplishments, and their roles in American
history.
This lecture will first cover the main arguments for
the existence of God: the ontological, cosmological,
design, and moral arguments. Classical and
contemporary versions of these supposed proofs will
be presented. After the arguments for God have been
examined, we will explore the strongest counterarguments. Special focus will be placed on the
problem of evil as it is often understood. A few
alternative ways of conceiving the deity will be
highlighted.
We will sample and enjoy the fabulous music of a
man who overcame the childhood loss of his parents
to become the master of baroque music. During
Bach's remarkable career he fathered 20 children,
was jailed for a month, and went on to compose over
1,200 compositions. His pieces were comprised of
complex organ compositions, beautiful concertos,
delicate cantatas, and much more. We will listen to
his work performed on traditional instruments,
guitar, and jazzy vibraphones.
Maggie Espinosa, Travel Journalist
Join award-winning travel journalist Maggie
Espinosa as she presents her 49-day walk from
Mission San Diego de Alcala to the Sonoma Mission
along El Camino Real. See photos and hear stories
of her trek to visit the historic landmarks, why she
tackled such a huge endeavor, the many kind
strangers who offered her meals and lodging, and
why it became the journey of a lifetime.
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John N. Ingham, PhD
In the early 19th century, opera, Shakespearean
plays, and symphonies were the most popular forms
of entertainment for people from all classes. Since
they no longer have mass popularity, what was it
about the way in which they were presented that
made them popular? In the mid-nineteenth century,
there was a concerted campaign to change the nature
of these entertainments and they fell out of favor. In
their place emerged new attractions. The most
popular of these was minstrel shows, along with
burlesque, circuses and tavern entertainments. What
was the nature of these new mediums? Who did they
appeal to? Who was repelled by them? What does
this tell us about the nature of American society and
culture during that part of the century?
Frank Newton, PhD
A mystery that has puzzled and amazed people for
500 years is how conquistador Hernan Cortez,
leading only a few hundred Spanish soldiers,
defeated the Aztec empire, which had tens of
thousands of warriors and a magnificent capital city
with more than 300,000 residents. Anthropologist
and history buff Dr. Frank Newton will carefully
describe Cortez's journey step by step to clearly
unravel this astonishing mystery. Newton, with a
Ph.D. in psychological anthropology from UCLA,
has recently published an historical-fiction novel set
in pre-conquest Aztec society and has previously
lectured on the conquest of the Aztec empire.
Humanities
For millennia, philosophers have wondered about
love. It is obviously a central, formative and
essential human experience. But what is it exactly?
What are the different kinds of love? What kinds of
errors occur when we mistakenly conflate or mistake
one kind of love with another? Do we misuse the
word love? What are the distinctions between
compassion, altruism, aesthetic appreciation, erotic
attraction, family or tribal bonding, personal need,
pathological obsession, kindness, etc.? Working with
classical sources and contemporary examples, we
will examine the experience of love from a number
of perspectives and bring clarity to the complex and
multi-faceted phenomenon of love.
Bruno Leone, Fulbright Scholar
Aubrey de Grey is a well-known and respected
English scientist who specializes in gerontology and
aging. He is also chief science officer for the SENS
Foundation, a British organization actively involved
in human life extension. De Grey himself believes it
is possible to engineer virtual immortality in
humans. This lecture will examine de Grey’s
assertion, his anti-aging strategies, and explore the
research that is being pursued by de Grey and others
who believe the human race could one day eliminate
“senescence” (the state of being old).
If you have a passion for reading and a desire to share
that love with a child, you have
what it takes to become an
OASIS tutor! No experience is
necessary, we will train you on
all you need to know. To learn more, see Volunteer
With Us (inside back cover).
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Gustav Holst is Great Britain’s musical genius par
excellence. This class will feature his rich musical
paintings of our solar system’s planets, his mysticism,
and modern science’s view of our solar system.
Music, mythology, and science come together in this
hour. “Mars, the Bringer of War,” “Venus, the Bringer
of Peace,” and much more. We will also sample
modern compositions related to the world beyond our
planet, which were no doubt inspired by the musical
creativity of Gustav Holst.
The Pyramids of Giza. Stonehenge. The Temple of
Karnak. Machu Picchu. Four of the greatest and most
enduring monuments to mankind’s industry, ingenuity
and faith. How were they built? What did it take to
raise the huge towers of stone from the barren plains
of Giza? How could the ancient Inca have carried
massive stone blocks, weighing many tons, for dozens
of miles to place them with mathematical precision
one on top of another? The same questions remain for
Stonehenge and Karnak. Here is your chance to learn
some of the answers and plumb the minds of our
inventive and amazing ancestors.
Philip Pressel
When the German army invaded Belgium in May
1940, Philip Pressel and his parents, a Jewish family,
fled to France. This is a first-hand story of five years
living on the edge of disaster and how one family's
human kindness overcame a nation filled with fear
and hatred. Phil shares the story from the early days of
WWII to their overwhelming reunion in 2003.
Leslie Leech, M.S.
From the moment she entered our television world
as Laura Petrie, adorable wife of Dick Van Dyke's
Rob Petrie, was there anyone who didn't fall in love
with Mary Tyler Moore? We'll learn how she got the
Laura Petrie part and how it led to a fabulous career,
both as a comedienne and a serious actress.
Tiffany Wai-Ying Beres, S.D. Chinese Historical Museum
While oil painting is central to art history in the West,
it has a very limited history of sixty years in China,
dating back only to the Soviet realist school of
painting. On the other hand, ink painting is one of
China's oldest and most highly respected art forms,
with a history of more than 2,000 years. In fact, ink
painting, works made from brush and ink (often color)
on paper or silk, is known as guohua (literally
“national painting”) and shares its artistic roots and
traditions with Chinese calligraphy, another highly
prized art form. Chinese Painting 101 will condense
the history of Chinese painting into a one-hour
interactive talk focusing on ten masterworks that
everyone should know in order to better appreciate the
Chinese ink painting genre.
Bill Plachy
In 1940, after the Battle of France, Great Britain
found herself with an unequipped army and just 600
odd fighter planes to defend herself. Yet she won.
This is the story behind one of the greatest David vs
Goliath victories in history.
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Darren Iammarino
Is travel or backpacking in your future plans? Come
learn how to pack lightly for a more enjoyable trip.
Join traveler and Camino trekker Amanda Schaffer as
she offers tips on coordinating gear for any adventure,
whether you’ll be exploring ancient trails or touring
modern cities. Learn about choices in clothing and
essentials that can lighten the weight of your luggage
or travel pack. Discover what it means to go
'ultralight,' and find out where to purchase items on a
budget. Examples of travel gear will be shown, and a
handout will be given with helpful resources,
including a sample Camino packing list that can be
adapted to any travel destination. For savvy travelers,
every ounce counts!
This class examines the major religious and
philosophical movements of ancient China. The
course covers the major figures, central concepts,
core beliefs and hopes of Confucianism and Daoism.
Special attention will be paid to the Confucian
program of moral and intellectual self cultivation
and extension. However, in order to gain a proper
understanding of both Confucianism and Daoism, it
is also necessary to explore the role played by other
religious and philosophical options, such as Mohism
and Legalism.
Roger and Nancy Harmon
For centuries the Silk Road from Europe and the
Middle East through Central Asia to China has
conjured up images of trade, conquest, and
adventure! Roger and Nancy Harmon will show
photographs and discuss their 2014 visit to three
countries on the Silk Road, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan
and Turkey. They will also include comments on
their visits in the late 1990s in Kyrgyzstan,
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, where Roger led the
Peace Corps pre-service training and staff
development. Nancy will speak of her connection to
the area through her three years in Lebanon as a
Junior Year Abroad Student in Beirut and volunteer
teacher with the YMCA in an ethnic Druze village.
Larry Solomon, Ph.D
How many of you read the daily obituaries to make
sure your name isn’t there? Because Larry Solomon is
past his mid-eighties, he’s acutely aware that what
should be of concern is not the time that has passed,
but rather the time that is remaining. What should you
do with it? Join Larry in a fearless journey into the
final inning of life and explore how we can go out on
a high note. This lecture will not be a depressing
“downer,” but rather an uplifting and hopeful
chronicling of the options available to lead a
meaningful life, even as the end approaches.
Gabe Selak, Program Manager, San Diego History Center
This talk navigates the course, history, and impact
of San Diego’s most valuable waterway. For
thousands of years, the San Diego River has
provided life to the surrounding community, and it
in turn, has shaped the river.
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What if your life could be more meaningful and
fulfilling than it already is? What if there was a
way to experience more joy and satisfaction each
and every day? What if you could move from
“good” to “truly great” in all areas of your life?
Join spiritual leader and author Wendy CraigPurcell as she shares seven simple but powerful
keys to the Art and Mastery of Living.
Robert Laurence
We’ll remember the life, and listen to the music, of
Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington, the single most
important and influential figure in 20th Century jazz,
both as a composer and band leader. He led his
orchestra for nearly 50 years, through good times
and bad, staying his own course through changing
fashions of bebop and rock ’n’ roll. Along the way,
he wrote or co-wrote songs that became standards in
jazz and popular music, including “Mood Indigo,”
“It Don’t Mean A Thing (If It Ain’t Got That
Swing),” “Caravan” and “Perdido,” (composed with
Juan Tizol) , “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore,”
“I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart,” “Sophisticated
Lady,” “Satin Doll.” We’ll also see Duke and the
orchestra perform live, thanks to the magic of
DVDs.
Nancy Carter, San Diego History Center
This talk presents a lively and entertaining look at
the dynamic women who have shaped San Diego’s
history. Among those discussed are an opera
singer, a theosophical mentor, and a well-known
philanthropist, among others. You will come away
from this experience with a new found appreciation
for the accomplishments of some very inspiring
women who took on the “establishment” to bring
about change in the region.
We'll look at the central place of the Land of Israel
in the religious imagination of the Israelites. Our
study will examine how those beginnings created a
four-thousand-year attachment that continues to the
present day.
Henry George, Engineer, Archaeologist and Geologist
The journey to the rise of civilization began 10,000
years ago in the Near East with the Neolithic
Revolution, when humans embarked on the
transformation from mobile-dispersed huntergatherers to settled village farmers. Humans
domesticated plants and animals and they, in turn,
became a domesticated species. This PowerPoint
lecture will cover the research, the theories, and the
process dealing with this second transformation of
the human career. Included will be slides showing
the early sites of domestication plus a detailed look
at Jericho, the best documented Neolithic site.
Leslie Leech, M.S.
She was beautiful, a great singer and such a good
actress that she could convince us that love and life
was a musical comedy. And even now, in her 90s,
she is an active inn proprietor in Carmel and
working diligently with her animal protection
league. We'll watch her A&E biography and
excerpts from her musical films.
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John N. Ingham, PhD
During this period there were attempts to find
entertainments that would appeal to and be proper for
the Victorian middle classes. Among the most
important of these in the late nineteenth century were
amusement parks and baseball. These were followed
by vaudeville and other types of theater. As the 20th
century dawned, and new technologies became
available, there was an explosion of popular
entertainments. Most important of these was the new
silent movie industry, which was especially appealing
to new immigrants. Also, with the invention of the
phonograph, came new types of music, like ragtime
and jazz, as well as a dance craze among middle-class
youth towards the end of this period.
The Urban Revolution is the third transformation in
the human career. 5500 years ago in Mesopotamia,
thousands of farmers abandoned their villages and
built the first cities in the history of the world. The
Urban Revolution describes the transformation from
a village-farming society to an urban, state-level
society. The lecture will describe the causes of this
transformation and the innovations that were
implemented to develop agrarian states that would
continue for 5300 years until the fourth
transformation, the Industrial Revolution.
Tom Leech, Author
Much has been written about the year 1968: the
Vietnam War, major assassinations, student and
worker protest riots worldwide, uproar at U.S.
political conventions and much more. During the
first half of that wild year, Tom Leech was exploring
it as a footloose traveler, hitting 27 countries in a
six-month ‘round-the-world journey. This program
reviews events in that tumultuous year, many
happening in places Tom visited during his travels,
e.g., Northern Ireland, Paris, Kashmir, Cambodia's
Angkor Wat, Vietnam (yes, as a tourist). His travel
experiences were truly more in the fun-times
category, with a key part meeting fellow wanderers
and hospitable locals. Tom has maintained contact
with many of these over the decades and many told
their tales in his book, which Tom published four
decades after his memorable journey.
Humanities
What is religion? Has it runs its course? Are we
entering a post-religious age? Has science replaced,
or enhanced, religion? Why do a growing number
of people report that they are “spiritual, but not
religious?” What does that mean? Join us for an
inquiry into these and other questions as we search
for ways to adapt the ancient forms of religion to
the ever-changing realities of the dawning new age.
Humanities
Don’t forget to check out our Off Site
Adventures (now located in the Travel
section). These fun and educational
fieldtrips are a perfect opportunity to explore
new places, try new activities and make
new friends.
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Rudy Shappee, U.S.S. Navy Veteran and Local Historian
We’ll take a look at how the military changed San
Diego from the construction of Fort Guijarros by the
Spanish to the construction of the coastal defenses on
Fort Rosecrans. Everyone knows San Diego is the
birthplace of naval aviation, but did you know North
Island is also known as the birthplace of ARMY
aviation? Using photographs from San Diego’s past,
accompanied by a lively narrative, local historian
Rudy Shappee will take you on an enlightening romp
through some of our city’s lesser-known history from
the days when San Diego was the capitol of Baja and
Alta California to the end of World War II.
This lecture explores the conflicts that Christians
may face when trying to reconcile scripture with
empirical science. The talk begins with a discussion
of the discourse between faith and reason; then we
follow a review of the historical episodes in the
conflict between the church and science from
Galileo to the rise of Fundamentalism in the 20th
Century. These are ongoing issues in our current
socio-political discourse. The perspectives presented
are those of a physical scientist (geology), social
scientist (anthropology) and of a biblical scholar.
The imperial system established in the
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Qin (221-206 BCE) and Han (206 BCEClass
220 CE) Dynasties lasted until the twentieth
century, but it was not without internal
conflicts. Eunuchs, concubines, and other members of
the emperor’s inner court exploited their proximity to
the throne, undermining the bureaucracy of scholarofficials in the outer court. This tension between inner
and outer courts created an adversarial system of
informal checks and balances between the emperor
and his bureaucrats, but sometimes it allowed usurpers
to exert untrammeled control over weak emperors.
Throughout Chinese history, Confucian historians
decry the corrupting influence of eunuchs and
concubines, but this talk will illustrate that judging
their contributions is not quite that simple.
Tom Leech, Author
From the master of drama, comedy, love and insult,
the Bard’s quotes applied to everyday business or
personal life will remind you of valuable points
often neglected. Alerts, written only four centuries
ago, are ample: “Beware the Ides of March” (e.g.
listen more carefully, or maybe pay the price);
“Weighest thou words before thou gives them
breath” (often ignored by politicians, of course); or
remember to “Blow your own trumpet” (yes that oftcited advice came from Wm. S). Based on Tom’s
book Say it like Shakespeare: the Bard's Timeless
Tips for Communication Success.
Marilyn McPhie, Master Storyteller
Join Marilyn McPhie in a program for adult listeners
featuring tales from Celtic Lands. A lonely
Scotsman who finds true love in an unexpected way,
a couple from Wales who work together to find
happiness, an Irishwoman with the gift of gab, a
legendary king in danger of losing his head, an
extraordinary battle of wits and wills and more.
You'll laugh, you'll sigh. Most importantly, you will
enjoy this special brand of storytelling magic!
We'll explore images from MOPA's collection
documenting defining moments in history in this
exciting slideshow presentation.
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Mary Kay Gardner, SDMA Docent
Farouk Al-Nasser, PhD
This program takes us on a visual journey throughout
America through the eyes of artists painting their
America at certain times and in certain places. We
start in New York City, travel up the coast and then to
the South. We meander through the Midwest,
Northwest and end up in present day Southern
California. The artists we will discuss include George
Bellows, Georgia O’Keeffe, Ben Shahn, Thomas Hart
Benton, Dale Chihuly, and Ed Rusha.
We'll examine how ISIS was able to achieve so
much in a relatively short span of time. The current
insurgency is a continuation of the one started soon
after the 2003 invasion of Iraq. The quick collapse of
the Iraqi army, corruption, nepotism, sectarian and
Ethnic Policy of former Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri
Al-Maliki impact on the current situation. Are the
current border lines sustainable? Should the U.S. get
into the middle of another war? If so, why and how?
Bill Plachy
Richard Lederer
In May of 1863, Robert E. Lee found himself
trapped between the two parts of the much larger
Army of the Potomac with the much larger part
marching on his rear. Yet, within a week, the
Yankees were fleeing for their lives across the
Rappahannock. It was Lee's and Stonewall Jackson's
masterpiece.
Richard Lederer, Union-Tribune language
columnist and history quizmaster, and best-selling
language writer, will take you on a joyride through
the glories and oddities of our marvelous English
language, in which you drive in a parkway and
park in a driveway and your nose can run and your
feet can smell. Dr. Lederer’s language, history, and
humor books will be available.
Bruno Leone, Fulbright Scholar
Is history an accidental sequence of events – a series
of endless cycles doomed to be repeated? Or, might
there be a predictable direction in which all of
human history is moving? For nearly three thousand
years, philosophers and speculative historians have
attempted to deal with the question of chance or
design in history. This lecture will explore the issue
of whether or not there is meaning and/or purpose in
history by examining the works of major
philosophers and historians from the ancient,
medieval and modern worlds. The answers to the
question of “chance or design” in history, some
historians believe, provide explanations of and
insights into the direction in which many
contemporary geopolitical events are moving.
Passover and Easter are approaching, and in the
Hebrew Bible and the New Testament blood and
water are essential elements linked to redemption.
Judaism and Christianity are linked by these
elements and the theology behind them.
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Julia Fister, Dir. of Education, Oceanside Museum of Art
Vincent Van Gogh lived and painted in the South
of France for only a few years, yet he created some
of his most important work there, among them his
sunflower paintings, which were originally created
as decorations for his studio. We trace the history
of the sunflower paintings, including one that was
destroyed by a World War II bomb and then
rediscovered in a long uncovered photograph.
Does your fear of failure, rejection or abandonment
hold you back? Are you afraid of anger, conflict
and confrontation? Do you fear change or the
unknown? What if you could lessen the fear and
increase your sense of personal power? Join
spiritual leader and teacher, Wendy Craig-Purcell
for an exciting discussion into these and other
commonly experienced fears. Together we’ll probe
beneath the fear to uncover the real issues and what
we can do to transcend them.
Larry Solomon, PhD
From witch doctors to neuroscientists, the
development of treatments for mental disorders has
gone through an extraordinary development. We will
trace this evolution through the stages of (1) the
“talking cures” of Freud, Jung, Rank, Horney,
Sullivan, Rogers and Dollard-Miller; (2) the
behavioral therapies of Wolpe and Bandura; (3) the
cognitive behavioral therapies of Beck and Ellis; to
(4) the present technologies for the treatment of
neurosis and the neuroscience approach to the
treatment of psychosis. We will also take a brief
look at some of the “therapies on the fringe” that
have developed.
Humanities
The art form of poetry is ideally suited for exploring
the ineffable mystery of the transcendent as revealed
in the ordinary details of our everyday lives. Join us
for an exploration of the spiritual poetry of Walt
Whitman, Mary Oliver, Rumi, Hafiz, and others.
Leslie Leech, M.S.
Actress, dancer, singer, mystic, author and muchloved celebrity! She has decades behind her as proof
that she deserves the status of 'true star!' Let's
explore her life and accomplishments.
On June 25, 1876 two warring armies came to death
blows in a quiet river valley in Montana. Elements
of George A. Custer's 7th Cavalry Regiment and six
tribes of the Sioux and Cheyenne nations fought for
supremacy and survival. The Battle of the Little
Bighorn has long been considered the iconic clash
between the red man and the white man. What led to
the war? Why did Custer lead his men to doom?
What really happened that fateful day? Now you can
learn the truth about Custer's Last Stand.
Farouk Al-Nasser, PhD
We will discuss the current crisis in the Middle East,
including the refugee crisis and attacks in Europe
and other parts of the globe.
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The “1812 Overture” is a brilliant and exiting
musical portrait of Napoleon’s failed invasion of
Russia. We will appreciate the 1812 battle through
the music: its military charges, disparate prayers and
celebrations. In this class, history and music join
hands: Why did the great French general experience
the complete collapse of his military campaign? We
will also appreciate Tchaikovsky’s life. The music,
the history, Tchaikovsky, and Napoleon are our
focus in this one-hour musical event.
For Shakespeare's audiences, even a new play had that
'I think I've heard this somewhere before’ feeling.
Well, there's a good reason for that. Join Storyteller
Marilyn McPhie and enjoy some old tales that
inspired Shakespeare in “The Merchant of Venice,”
“Cymbeline,” and “King Lear”.
Tiffany Wai-Ying Beres, S.D. Chinese Historical Museum
With nano-probes, scanning machines and
electromagnetic devices, we can now see precisely
what is happening in the brain during mental
operations. These brain functions can be recorded,
analyzed, decoded and stored on digital devices (e.g.,
computers). They may then be played back into other
electronic circuitry or another person’s brain. These
technological innovations are leading to exciting
applications, such as brain-controlled artificial legs
and arms, whole body exoskeletons and “intelligent”
robots. The history of brain research will be reviewed
and current findings presented.
The rapid economic and cultural
transformation of China during the
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past thirty years has created an art scene
Class
of unparalleled energy and global impact.
Throwing off restrictions on subject matter,
embracing a new freedom to experiment, but also
preserving and expressing Chinese identity on a
monumental scale, contemporary Chinese art has
enjoyed an astonishing surge of commercial and
critical success. Associate Director of the SDCHM,
Tiffany Wai-Ying Beres, a contemporary art curator
who has lived in China for the past decade, will
explain the origins of contemporary art in China in the
context of the whirlwind changes in the country's
social and political environment as well as introduce
the oeuvre of some the most important artists living in
China today.
Humanities
Mary Kay Gardner, SDMA Docent
Larry Solomon, PhD
Expressionism crosses all time frames from Antiquity to
the Contemporary, and it includes all art forms. In this
program on the visual arts we’ll explore artists who
distorted form and color for emotional interpretation.
They were more interested in probing their own soul
than reflecting the real world. Among others, Francis
Bacon, Vincent Van Gogh, Marc Chagall, and Edvard
Munch along with contemporaries Jackson Pollock,
Robert Motherwell, and Hans Hoffman all fit this
description.
Discovered in 1945, the Gospel of Thomas offers a
fresh look at Jesus and his teachings. Join us as we
compare the traditional gospels and the mainstream
Christian doctrines that emerged from them with
the startling version of Jesus revealed in the Gospel
of Thomas. Who was Jesus and what was he really
teaching?
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Darren Iammarino, PhD
“Of all the nations of the world, the Egyptians are
the happiest, healthiest, and most religious,”
Herodotus (500 BCE). What was it like to live in a
culture surrounded by rituals, pyramids, massive
temples, god kings, and priests who held the secrets
to immortality? Ancient Egypt was the source of so
many of our most cherished beliefs and traditions,
such as monotheism and a blessed after-life. If we
want to understand why we live the way that we do,
we must grasp why the ancient Egyptians lived the
way that they did.
Jess Norton, Conservation Manager
Eugenia Constantinou, PhD, USD
The Great Schism of 1054 has been identified as the
point in time when Eastern and Western Christianity
divided into the Eastern Orthodox and Roman
Catholic Churches. This lecture will explore the
developments in the papacy in the West, which led to
the pope's attitude toward the East. We will also look
at the theological disagreements between the East and
West, which arose in the centuries preceding the
Schism, the amazing convergence of coincidental
circumstances, which led to the actual breach, the
specific charges which the West leveled against the
East in the Bull of Excommunication, and finally the
aftermath of the event.
Ancient feuds. Misty moors. Spirits. Bagpipes.
Fiddles. Magic. Scottish legends have all that and
more. Storyteller Marilyn McPhie brings tales from
the clans of old Scotland to surprise and delight.
Do you love science and nature? Would you like to
be an amateur ecologist or biologist? Every day,
hundreds of thousands of “ordinary people”
participate in science-based research projects called
Citizen Science. Whether it’s observing local bird
populations, gathering and testing local water
samples, or mapping trees throughout the county,
you too can be a part of this growing movement.
This class will introduce you to some local projects
and opportunities to start you on the path to
becoming a citizen scientist.
Language & Literature
Lola Sparrowhawk & David Feldman
Join author Lola Sparrowhawk and editor David
Feldman and learn how to begin your best-selling
novel, family memoir, travel adventure, short story
collection, poetry, or any creative writing project.
Class includes lectures, handouts, and student
participation. Read what you write, read optional
homework assignments, or just come for fun!
Instrtuctors will also provide marketing and
publishing tips. This is a beginning to intermediate
level class.
Richard Lederer
2016 marks the 400th year since William
Shakespeare's death, but Union-Tribune language
columnist Richard Lederer and actor-singerinstrumentalist John Polhamus will demonstrate
through excerpts from the Bard's plays and sonnets
that Shakespeare is alive and well and living
robustly in San Diego. This is a new performance
designed especially for the OASIS audience.
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Caroline McCullagh & Lola Sparrowhawk
Heather Chisholm-Chait
Class will consist of lecture, handouts, reading and
critiquing student work. The writing will be done
outside of class – biography, fiction, poetry... you
choose your genre. The instructors will also provide
instruction on manuscript preparation and marketing
tips and will be happy to personally critique your
work between class sessions.
Our discussions are stimulating and fun. Everyone
has a chance to share, but no one is pressured to do
so. Books for January: Fiction - Ghostwalk by
Rebecca Stott; Non-Fiction - H is for Hawk by
Helen Macdonald. Meeting dates: 1/22; 2/26; 3/25;
and 4/22.
Dale Spector
Join Dale for an afternoon of book talks. She will
share new titles and older titles that you may have
previously missed! A wide range of books will be
shared with different titles. Whether you read
voraciously or only while on vacation, you will
leave with a list of possible books for you to read
and share with others.
Mary Harker
This class is for people with some prior experience
writing poetry. Class begins with 15-20 minutes of
instruction, with the rest of the time being spent
reading your poetry to the class, while receiving
helpful feedback from the teacher and the group. Bring
your poetry and at least 20 copies to share to the first
class. Please make copies before coming to class.
Dale Spector
Lisa Benton, Facilitator
Do you enjoy reading a really good mystery? Do
you like to match wits with the detective and figure
out who committed the crime before the ending is
revealed? Join us for a bi-monthly discussion of this
intriguing literary genre. We’ll discuss the various
types of mystery books available to readers; and
we’ll pick a different author each meeting to read
and evaluate. Let your inner “sleuth” come out and
join us as we engage in lively and stimulating
debates about what constitutes a tantalizing tale.
Meeting dates: 1/15; 1/29; 2/12; 2/26; 3/11; 3/25; 4/8
and 4/22.
Gladis Jiménez González
This class is for students with no background in
Spanish. Learn a lot of vocabulary and many popular
phrases and expressions in the present tense. The
textbook for this class is 'Easy Spanish STEP - BY STEP' by Barbara Bregstein. The book is published
by McGraw Hill.
No class 2/15
If a class or day trip does not meet the
minimum number of necessary
participants, it will be cancelled. Don’t let
this happen to your favorite program!
Please help us by registering in advance.
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Patricia Montoya, M.F.A.
This class is for students who have taken a basic
Spanish class before. We will continue with the
present tense using irregular verbs. We will practice
grammar, reading and new vocabulary. The textbook
for this class is 'Easy Spanish STEP - BY - STEP' by
Barbara Bregstein. The book is published by
McGraw Hill.
Esta clase es para aquellos que ya tienen control del
lenguaje y tienen capacidad básica de hablar en
español sin la ayuda frecuente del diccionario. El
objetivo de esta clase es mejorar el dominio del
lenguaje, comprensión y gramática. Además de la
participación entre estudiantes y el (o la) instructor,
el curso enfatizara el método de colaboración con
sesiones ocasionales dedicadas al trabajo en grupo y
actividades practicas de interés para cada estudiante
con vocabulario y tópicos especiales. The required
textbook for this class is "Como Se Dice" by Ana
Jarvis, 9th Enhanced Edition 9 (teacher's edition.)
Affordable copies can be purchased from
Bookbyte.com.
Some basic Spanish required. This class is for those
who have experience using the present tense. The
focus is on learning reflexive verbs, subjunctive, past
tense, conversation and expressions while mixing in
grammar and vocabulary. The textbook for this class
is 'Easy Spanish STEP - BY - STEP' by Barbara
Bregstein. The book is published by McGraw Hill.
Danielle Deaton
This class is a great start for picking up practical
words, phrases and general information for nearly
all situations. The textbook for the class will be
'French Made Simple' by Pamela Rose Haze.
Students are responsible for purchasing the book.
Come as a beginner or to improve your expertise
in the language.
Patricia Montoya, M.F.A
Esta clase es para aquellos que tengan experiencia
usando el tiempo presente, pasado y futuro. Se
practicará gramática, lectura y composición con
nuevas conjugaciones y vocabulario. Además de
desarrollar habilidades de comunicación individual,
también se incluirá colaboración entre los
estudiantes trabajando en grupos pequeños. También
habrán actividades de que interesen a los estudiantes
de manera personal. The required textbook for this
class is "Como Se Dice" by Ana Jarvis, 9th
Enhanced Edition 9 (teacher's edition.) Affordable
copies can be purchased from Bookbyte.com.
Danielle Deaton
Intermediate to advanced French with emphasis on
correct pronunciation. A basic knowledge of French
will be helpful. We will be using the textbook,
'French Made Simple' by Pamela Rose Haze.
Students are responsible for purchasing the book.
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Danielle Deaton
Paula Matthews-Leos
C'est une classe de français avancé dans laquelle le
professeur insiste que la pronunciation et la
grammaire soient correctes. Une assez bonne
commande de la langue est nécéssaire. We will use
the textbook "Tresors du Temps, Niveau Avance" by
Yvone Lenard. Publisher: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill, a
division of the McGraw-Hill Companies. Students
are responsible for purchasing the book. It can be
purchased on Amazon.com.
Whether you're planning a trip to Italy or
dreaming about one, this class will introduce you
to the beautiful and culturally rich Italian
language. Basic grammar, sentence structure and
idioms will be covered and practiced in
conversation, while new vocabulary will be
introduced through the use of dialogues and
readings. No prior knowledge of Italian is
required. Class fee includes handouts.
No class 2/15
Roger Jehamy
This class focuses on adding to your knowledge
of the French language through conversation.
Activities include guided and free-flow
conversation, listening to and discussing songs
and video clips, and reading and exchanging
opinions on written articles and classic books.
Vocabulary and grammar topics are addressed in
the context of these activities. Occasional
homework assignments are voluntary. The class
is for those with a command of intermediate
French. Bienvenue!
Learn Italian!
The Italian School of Middlebury College offers
a three week full immersion program in Italian.
This exceptional program offers both language
learning and a vast array of cultural activities and
events. You will eat, live and study with other
students, scholars, professors and artists
dedicated to one unique passion-- the Italian
language and culture. Come join us! Any level of
Italian is welcome.
When: June 17–July 8 (3 weeks)
Mills College campus
Oakland, CA
Contact: Paula Matthews
[email protected]
(619) 905-2489
Anne Whitlock
This class is for intermediate French readers. Join
this intimate group and increase your vocabulary and
language skills, while reading selections from
French literature. Class fee includes handouts. The
book will be available for an additional $13 for those
interested.
through San Diego Oasis
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Paula Matthews-Leos
Barbara Schulte, ACBL Certified Teacher
This class is open to anyone who has previously
studied language at the advanced beginner's level.
The focus of the class will be conversational.
Students will learn vocabulary and useful grammar
in a fun, lively environment. Expect to be
challenged while navigating your way around Italy
in class! This class is open to anyone who has had
previous Italian language study.
This club provides an opportunity to play bridge with
fellow OASIS members under the supervision of
certified bridge instructor Barbara Schulte. Barbara
will provide guidance to help you improve your play
and defense strategy. Players may request the
instructor to address a specific play or strategy.
Players may participate in the lesson or continue to
play. This is a great opportunity for established
partners to ensure they are on the same wave length.
Don't have a partner? No problem, you will make new
friends as this is a friendly and supportive group.
Partnerships will be arranged by skill level. Please
note, this club is not suitable for those who have not
yet mastered the basic fundamentals of bridge.
Though no text book is required, your instructor can
provide you with materials if you wish to study
outside of the club.
Roger Jehamy
This class is an introduction to Arabic letters and
sounds. Students will find an innovative integration
of spoken and written Arabic. The textbook for the
class is 'Alif Baa' -Third Edition - from Georgetown
University Press. Students are responsible for
purchasing the book, which includes interactive,
self-correcting exercises to enhance learning. You
are invited to attend as a beginner or novice level of
proficiency.
Rolandas Kausas
A death changes those left behind. The grief that
follows such a loss is natural and normal, but many
of us find our own reactions are unexpected. VITAS
Hospice of San Diego invites you to attend our 1hour monthly drop-in group. This group is open to
anyone in the community who would like to attend
at no cost. Come to learn about the symptoms of
grief, what you can expect to experience, how to
respond to the occasional hurtful statements made by
well-meaning people in your life, and much more.
Free parking is available. Group meets on the first
and third Wednesday of each month. Dates: 1/6;
1/20; 2/3; 2/17; 3/2; 3/16; 4/6; and 4/20.
Personal Development
and Enrichment
Barbara Schulte, ACBL Certified Teacher
This new four-week course is perfect for those who
have never played bridge, or tried to play and found
the game confusing. We will cover the basics of play
and defense in a fun and friendly enviornment.
Partnerships will be arranged and no partner is
needed. Get ready to have fun!
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Sheldon M. Goldie, Facilitator
Laura Diaz, Life Coach
Join this men's group where contemporary and
thought-provoking issues are discussed. For men
only. Meeting dates: 1/13; 1/27; 2/10; 2/24; 3/9;
3/23; and 4/13.
Do you want to learn how to create a goal and
maintain the motivation to complete your goal?
Have you created goals and then failed to complete
them? Are you ready to set a goal and explore your
personal potential to achieve a dream you have had
for a while? With a new year on the horizon, now is
the perfect time to explore what you want and create
a plan to achieve a goal. During the six meetings, we
will define what it means to be successful, examine
our mindset, look closely at what we value and then
set reasonable goals to be achieved this year. 2016
can be your best year yet! Meetings dates: 2/4; 2/18;
3/3; 3/17; 4/7; and 4/21.
This is a series for women only. Each session
involves participation and sharing of personal
experiences, concerns, questions, and information.
Themes, such as connecting, relationships, and
change are discussed.
Colette Michelle, AICI, CIP, CA Licensed Aesthetician
Beauty expert Colette Michelle will provide you
with expert tips and tricks to improve your
complexion and save money. She will decode
products labels, give you a list of the best antiaging ingredients, and tell you how and when to
use them. Cleansers, moisturizers and sun
protection will also be discussed. Colette will share
a daily beauty regimen that is easy to follow and
will keep your skin looking youthful for years to
come!
Virginia B. Berger
What are your beliefs and assumptions around aging
that are keeping you from making better, more
conscious choices? Could you use more selfcompassion as you navigate the changes and
challenges of aging? What gems of wisdom might you
uncover if you completed a “life review”? What about
some authentic discussion around that taboo topic –
dying? If you’re intrigued by exploring these and
similar topics in a community of fellow seekers, join
this series of workshops, which focus on uncovering
your own inner wisdom, integrating inspirational
ideas and best practices, and sharing in small
conversation circles. Virginia Berger, a retired
educator and certified retirement coach, will facilitate
these workshops developed by the Institute of Noetic
Sciences. The eight workshops based on an included
study guide will be held on 2/3; 2/17; 3/2; 3/16; 3/30;
4/6; 4/20; and 4/27.
Colette Michelle, AICI, CIP, Master Image Strategist
Join our resident beauty guru of almost twenty years,
Colette Michelle, as she shares her very best tips and
tricks for achieving that finished, fresh and natural
look we all long for. From creating a flawless
foundation, to selecting the ideal colors that best
flatter your features, Colette will help make the
process fun and easy. You will be amazed by how
beautiful you really are!
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Donna Dotson, AICI
Do you have a closet overflowing with clothes and
still feel like you have nothing to wear? Does
shopping leave you feeling defeated and bad about
yourself? Let fashion expert Donna Dotson help you
discover your best features, teach you how to show off
your assets, and minimize those areas you aren't crazy
about. Knowing which styles work best for your body
will help you feel more confident in your skin, and
that is a beautiful thing!
Joanie Connell & Eric Roth
Figuring out what you want to do with the next leg of
your life shouldn’t start with money. It should start
with an assessment of what your hopes and dreams
are, what you value, and what you’re passionate
about. In this 90-minute session, we’ll help you
pinpoint what’s important to you and where your
energy is. You will engage in exciting activities,
interactive discussions, and deep introspection to
arrive at a jumping-off point for planning your second
(or third or fourth) life. You will leave with tools and
resources to keep the journey going and a new support
network of people to bounce ideas off of.
Donna Dotson, AICI
Whether you're jumping back into the dating scene or
have been with your sweetheart for decades, looking
your best on a date night feels great. Donna can help
you discover your best features and show you which
shapes and styles will flatter your figure.
Julia Holladay, Life Transitionist and Leadership Coach
In the last century, we have added over 30 years to our
life span. Hallmark is seeing an exponential rise in
cards for people celebrating their 100th birthday.
What was once quite novel is fast becoming a cultural
norm, as folks are living well into their 90's and
beyond. That's good news and requires us to look at
longevity in a whole new light. In this dynamic
workshop, Julia will present research and insights
from respected longevity gurus to help approach aging
with vitality by balancing the physical, mental and
social aspects to create new habits and become a role
model for others. Participants will learn key ways to
enhance their current lifestyle, including a Live-to-Be100 blueprint that combines the main ingredients to
sustain and support 'the good life' in the Golden
Years.
Laura Diaz, Life Coach
Join us for this exciting class and learn the basics on
the Law of Attraction. You will learn the steps
toward manifestation, discover how to deliberately
attract what you want, find ways to let go of negative
thought habits, and cultivate positive thought habits
to attract the life you want.
Sue Crum, Professional Organizing Coach
Get the New Year off to a great start! Decide now that
you want to live with less clutter and more happiness.
Come and learn the steps to successful de-cluttering
and organizing of any space. Find out where to start
and how to create new habits so that 2016 becomes
clutter-free for you!
Love art? Please be sure
to check out our Offsite
Adventures and Day
Trips.
We have many docent-led
museum tours coming up.
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Diana Clark
Have you reached that point where you think the
hassles of traveling abroad outweigh the fun? Do
you feel just plain too old to take on a complicated
overseas adventure? Instructor Diana Clark will
help put the joy and excitement back into travel by
offering her top 50 stress-reduction tips, most of
which, she says, she learned the hard way during
her visits to 86 countries. Diana will share her
practical approach to heading off or solving the
problems inherent with travel -- from managing
foreign currencies, conquering unusual bathrooms,
and eliminating jet lag, to charging smart phones,
navigating airport security, and packing a suitcase
that stays orderly for the duration. You'll come
away from this class energized and confident,
asking yourself where you want to go next.
Kimberly Wolfe
Neuroscience research reveals that humans have an
average of 70,000 thoughts per day and, on
average, only about 5% of those thoughts are new.
Everyone habitually recycles old thoughts and this
keeps people stuck in outdated beliefs and patterns
of behavior. How we program our awareness and
our lives with our thoughts and our language is
critical to the outcomes we achieve. You will leave
this lecture with a broader, deeper understanding of
how to harness untapped powers of your mind,
transform negative, self-sabotaging behaviors, and
create healthy new behavior patterns that are in
alignment with your goals.
Patricia Ariadne, Ph.D., MFT
Spend two hours with Dr. Patricia Ariadne, MFT,
for an informative, interactive talk on dreams and
dreaming. This is an opportunity to find answers to
the questions about dreams that you have always
wanted to ask. Dr. Ariadne is a licensed
psychotherapist in private practice who uses dream
work with her clients. She is the author of several
books, including Bridging Night and Day: Decoding
the Hidden Messages of Your Dreams, an
interactive, easy-to-read primer on dreams and
dreaming. Attend this talk to learn how your dreams
can add richness to your life and help you grow!
Sue Crum, Professional Organizing Coach
Time flies whether you’re having fun or not. Take
some time out from your over-packed and
overwhelmed schedule to learn some tips,
techniques and tricks to getting back control of the
one life you have! Time is a limited resource.
Learn from the award-winning author of Clear
Your Clutter, #1 International Best Seller and #1
Hottest New Release, how to maximize your time.
If not NOW, when?
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Are you known as Mr. or Ms. Negative? Does your
focusing on the dark side of life lead to stress,
anxiety, depression or physical symptoms?
Negativity can hold you back from moving forward
in your life. Learn how to turn the negative into
positive, frustration into motivation, obstacles into
challenge, sickness into wellness, sadness into
happiness, and helplessness into power. Participants
will walk away with a personal affirmation and a
smile, feeling charged and energized.
Meredith A. French, Master Gardner
Master Gardner Meredith French will be speaking on
the fascinating life cycles of insects in your garden,
as well as their importance to your garden’s health
and vigor. She’ll cover the birth, teen days, love and
war and inevitable death of creatures you have never
noticed or have chosen to ignore. Come enjoy her
wonderful photography and be amazed and
entertained all at the same time! Meredith French
has been an award winning professional
photographer in San Diego County. She has been
active in the UCCE Master Gardener program since
2005 where she specializes in habitat and
rehabilitation gardening. She writes on a variety of
garden topics and is a regular contributor to
California Garden and Pacific Horticulture
magazines.
Russell Rowe, MS, Exercise Physiology
Have you ever wondered why you think the way you do,
and why other people think, feel and act differently from
you? The enneagram identifies the basic fears and
desires of nine distinct and fundamentally different
personality types: learn what it is, how it can be used for
your personal development, how it can be helpful. After
a brief introduction, you will be able to take an
enneagram test and decide which three enneagram
characteristics best match you. Then sit back as Russell
delves into the nine types and offers you the insight of
the enneagram.
Carolyn Jaynes, M.A., Inspirational Author & Educator
Do you believe in life after death? Have you had a
meaningful experience you couldn’t explain?
Carolyn Jaynes was a skeptic at first, until
something remarkable happened. Her compelling
story will intrigue, uplift, and inspire you to see
spiritual signs, and raise your awareness of otherworldly communications that people are seeing,
hearing, feeling, and even smelling! You don’t need
a medium. Learn to be more receptive to subtle
energies from deceased loved ones that are meant to
comfort us. Share your stories and/or listen to others
share theirs. A book signing of Sprinkles from
Heaven will follow class. You may read ahead on
Amazon.com (optional). Come and be inspired!
Just because we are getting older does not mean that we
are done. In our senior years we bring wisdom,
knowledge, experience and integrity to our life. Are you
feeling fulfilled and living the life you want? Are you
spending your time in ways that create joy and
happiness? Be sure to become your own best friend and
take good care of yourself and your body. Luckily at this
stage of life, we have the time to nurture ourselves and
spend time doing what we want. Ask yourself the
following questions: Am I spending my time in ways
that are fulfilling? Do I feel I have more to do?
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OASIS Acting Workshop
Carolyn Jaynes, M.A., Inspirational Author
Theatre is a beautiful place to create and express
yourself. Join us for the Acting Workshop's
Showcase. You will experience an afternoon of
monologues and scenes from stage, screen and TV.
A culmination of hard work and dedication by
students experienced and new to the joys of acting.
We welcome you to celebrate their achievements.
Evening
class
Are you seeing the signs from spirit or
are they passing by unnoticed? San Diego
author of Sprinkles from Heaven, Carolyn Jaynes, will
uplift and inspire you with her remarkable true stories
that will raise your awareness of the miracles in your
life and teach you what to watch for. Spirit is nudging,
guiding, protecting, and loving us with messages
every day but are we open enough to see them? Once
you believe, you will start seeing them more and
more, if you aren't already. This class will teach you
to how to see your miracles, be more receptive and
open, and raise your energy vibration.
Chris Burns
Bring you guitar, mandolin, ukulele, etc. and you’ll
learn traditional Irish, Scottish, and Welsh songs.
The perfect music for March! In this class we’ll
focus on traditional tunes and jam together. “Molly
Malone,” “Sky Boat,” “The Ash Grove,” and much
more. Let’s celebrate March with an instrument in
our hands! No instrument, no problem, Chris will
share his super shakers and you can contribute to the
musical experience with your voice. Musical
arrangements will require only a basic ability to play
in a few common keys.
Randy Seaver, San Diego Genealogical Society
Have you always wondered what information is
available on the Internet about your family? How
much do you really know about your family? Now is
the time to find the answers to questions about your
ancestors: where they lived, how they lived, how they
came to the U.S. and lots more. Knowing your
ancestors is knowing yourself. The class will cover
how and where to begin. One warning should be given
to prospective class members: This is a very
addictive hobby - once started, the need to
know more grows and grows!
Saturday
Class
Many-Strings, Musicians Chris and Jaime Burns
Many-Strings will perform a delightful selection of
Irish, Scottish, and Welsh melodies. Jamie will
perform on the hammered dulcimer and Chris will
accompany her. The lightly narrated concert will
feature the captivating music of Turlough
O'Carolan, the famous blind Irish harper. They will
also include such titles as “The Ships Are Sailing,”
“The Skye Boat Song,” and “Danny Boy.” This
hour will fill your heart with gorgeous Celtic
melodies.
Theatre & Music
Jo Darlene Reardon
This is a great workshop to learn more about acting
and the theatre in a relaxed, informal class, with the
opportunity to perform. This is a positive and
rewarding learning adventure for new and returning
students. A showcase is planned for the last class
session. There is a materials fee of $4 - cash only due to the instructor on the first day of class.
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Chris Burns
Music can nourish our emotional, physical, and
cognitive health. During this hour you'll experience
the peace that can accompany mindfulness while
listening. Listening experiences will include selections
from the classical world and a variety of other genres.
Time will also be set aside for music-meditation
experiences while focused on visual art and on
Western and Eastern wisdom. Meditation, music, art,
and thoughtful reflection will enrich your day.
Many-Strings, Musicians Chris and Jaime Burns
During this interactive class Chris will bring a
delightful mix of Irish and Irish-American music:
'Cockles and Mussles,' 'Shule Agra,' 'My Wild Irish
Rose,' 'The Wearing of the Green,' and more. Chris
will bring lyrics, and energize our celebration of
Celtic music with his guitar and keyboard. Through
this music we can enjoy Irish poetry and share their
love of life, homeland, and desire for freedom. We’ll
also enjoy the music of those who shared the
dangerous journey to America with the Irish: the
Scots, Welsh, and English: 'The Blue Bells of
Scotland,' 'Henry Martin,' 'Skye Boat Song,' and more.
Musicians Walt Richards, Paula Strong & Mike Craig
Few who are familiar with the terrible tragedy of the
Civil War would be inclined to equate it with
anything positive - yet that conflict has been
identified, by some, as our nation’s “most musical
war.” Beautiful melodies were written in the 1800s.
Thousands of poems were written during the same
time period and many of those poems became songs.
And then there are Stephen Foster’s contributions!
Trails & Rails brings you this music along with
background on the creation of these songs – many of
which we still sing – including one that remains
quite popular, even though controversial. Let’s
explore this treasure of our heritage with T&R. You
might even feel inspired to sing a bit yourself!
Chris Burns, Teacher, Musician, Music-History Specialist
This hour will begin with an interactive experience
using Remo drum circles and shakers with the world
of percussion. The set-list will include Native
American, Renaissance, Latin, classical, country and
jazz. Totally fun and easy! After that celebration of
musical diversity we'll enjoy classic folk tunes,
including 'Simple Gifts,' 'The Titanic,' 'Wabash
Cannon Ball,' 'Cockles and Mussels,' and much
more. This hour will add a rhythm to your step and a
song for your heart.
Chris Burns
This class will bring you a world of music: beautiful
Native American melodies, South American and
African samples, the music of the Renaissance,
Bach, Beethoven, Irish dance tunes, country, jazz,
and more. Chris will bring a variety of Remo
lightweight percussion instruments and shakers for
your use and enjoyment during the event. (If you
happen to own a drum or shaker, you are welcome to
bring it.) Together, we will celebrate the beautiful
diversity of music. We’ll explore
rhythm, tempo, timbre, and dynamics.
Evening
Andy Friedenberg, Director Cinema Society of SD
Cinema Society of San Diego Director Andy
Friedenberg is a member of the Academy of Motion
Picture Arts and Sciences. He will focus on the
upcoming Oscar race--including how nominations
are determined, the nominees and the predicted
winners.
class
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Ralph De Laury
The man beyond the myth. Bill Condon's elegant and
bewitching fable features a magnetic Ian McKellen as
the world-famous detective. Aged, living in
anonymity and with a failing memory, the charismatic
sleuth rallies for a try at unlocking the mysteries of the
unsolved case that
forced his retirement.
Running time:
105 minutes.
Ralph De Lauro
You can't turn back the clock, but you can wind it up
again. A radiant Blythe Danner headlines this
luminous Sundance crowd-pleaser as a California
widow and former songstress who has her retiree
routine rattled by the death of her beloved dog and
finds love in unexpected places. Co-stars Sam Elliot,
Martin Starr and Mary Kay Place. Running time: 96
minutes.
Ralph De Lauro
Winner of the Cannes Palme d'Or, Francis Ford
Coppola's prophetic feature teases out themes of
truth and perception, surveillance and intimacy.
Harry Caul (Gene Hackman) is an invader of
privacy. The wire-tapping expert undergoes a crisis
of conscience when he is hired by a mysterious
corporate executive (Robert Duvall) to spy on the
executive’s wife (Cindy Williams) and her lover
(Frederic Forrest). Running time: 113 minutes.
Ralph De Lauro
Activist Ken Loach's latest is a toe-tapping bit of
agitprop that mixes youthful rebellion with dance-hall
giddiness. The film chronicles the life and times of
firebrand Jimmy Graiton, who faces deportation for
reviving a dormant community dance center that
ruffles the Catholic Church, tyrannical landowners
and the law. Starring Barry Ward. Running time: 109
minutes.
Three guys in their early twenties love wine and
women, but they are still virgins. Under the guise of
a wine tour they embark on a journey to Spain,
hoping to have their first sexual experience. Nothing
will stop them. Not even their handicaps: one is
blind, the other is confined to a wheelchair and the
third one is completely paralyzed. In Flemish with
English subtitles. Running time: 91 minutes.
Winner of more than twenty-five top honors from film
festivals around the world, revered Chinese director
Wu Tianmings, 'The King of Masks' is a poignant tale
about how a lonely old magician and a luckless child
are bound together by fate and suffering and redeemed
by the power of love. In Mandarin with English
subtitles. Running time: 91 minutes.
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Art
Art Exploration
Beyond Basic Zentangle
602
Now that you’ve been introduced to Zentangle,
let's have some fun. Learn more complex patterns,
variations, embellishments, shading, step-outs,
string theory and tracing. A must do second class.
Bring your mini kit from the first class with you.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Zentangle.
600.1
Jean Wheat
Professional artist, multi-media mentor, and gentle
critic, Jean Wheat invites you to attend her art
class. Current participants are working on
individual projects utilizing acrylics, clay, and
paper with or without pencil. If you are serious
about your art, or just seriously in need of fun and
focus, you will love this experience.
Beginning Drawing and Painting
603
Robin Douglas, Artist
Art Exploration
This experimental workshop will explore a variety
of drawing and painting techniques that will stress
the individual abilities of the participants. Many
different methods, materials and subjects will be
used to work with both realistic and abstract
imagery.
600.2
Jean Wheat
Art Exploration
600.3
Jean Wheat
Expressive Drawing and Painting
604
Robin Douglas, Artist
Introduction to Zentangle Art Method
Use the free and expressive, fun and lively
techniques of Matisse, Picasso, Morris Louis and
Helen Frankenthaler to creatively produce unique
imagery. Both color and black and white media
will be used on small and large scale papers and
canvases.
601
Zentangle looks complicated and intricate, but it’s
easy enough for kids to do. Let Certified Zentangle
Teacher, Janet Masey show you the possibilities of
a new and exciting way to create beautiful images
by drawing structured patterns. Feel the relaxation,
focus, and calm feeling that comes to you while
you draw. You will complete two tiles and learn
eight patterns. Open your mind, learn something
new, and begin your Zentangle journey. Anything
is possible, one stroke at a time. All supplies will
be provided. No experience needed.
Business, Financial
& Legal
Savvy Social Security
Guy Ellison,CFP
In this workshop you'll learn the basics of Social
Security and determine the best way to optimize
your benefits. See how potential Social Security
benefits fit in your overall retirement income
picture.
ONLINE, MAIL-IN & WALK-IN
REGISTRATION DATE
JANUARY 5, 2016
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609
Estate Planning
610
Karin Schumacher, Attorney at Law
Who gets my stuff? What is probate and do I really
need to avoid it? What are the perils and pitfalls of
joint tenancy? Why do I need a will or trust? What
are inheritance, gift, death, and estate taxes: Are
these taxes I have to pay? These and many other
questions will be answered in this candid
presentation on estate planning.
Assessing Your Assets: Reverse
Mortgages Explained
611.1
Owen Coyle, Fully Licensed Reverse Mortgage Specialist
With the high cost of living in San Diego County,
many of us could use some extra income. A Reverse
Mortgage might be right for you. Find out how you
can receive tax-free income from your home with no
monthly loan payments. Other options include opting
to receive your choice of a lump sum payment,
monthly payments for life, or a line of credit. This
informative presentation will provide straight answers
to all of your questions.
through San Diego OASIS
Assessing Your Assets: Reverse
Mortgages Explained
611.2
Owen Coyle, Fully Licensed Reverse Mortgage Specialist
If It Sounds Too Good to be True,
It's Probably a Scam
612
Nearly 30 million people lost over $45 million last
year to: The Fake IRS Agent, the Computer Tech
Support Sham, the Jury Duty Blackmail, the Nigerian
Lotto Scheme, the Charity Shakedown, the
Grandparent Swindle, the 'You Just Won A Million
Dollars' Rip-off, the Rental Hoax and the most
prolific, the Sweetheart Scam. These are just a few of
the many scams that occur every year in the US.
Come find out how to recognize and avoid them in
this fast-paced presentation.
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Can You Think Like a Fraudster?
613
Gun & Pet Trusts
617
Kimberly R. McGhee, Esq.
Kimberly R. McGhee, Esq.
Learn how to detect and protect yourself from
financial fraud. This seminar was originally created
by a former CIA agent who worked in the financial
fraud division. She teaches this class to bank
compliance officers nationwide.
What happens to your firearms when you die?
What about your pets? At this seminar, you will
learn what you need to do to prepare in advance to
handle these issues.
A/B Trusts & The IRS
Transfer on Death Real Estate
Deeds
618
614
Does the new IRS estate tax exemption make some
existing A/B trusts unnecessary?
How does the new law on 'payable upon death' real
estate deeds affect me?
Computers & Technology
Advance Healthcare Directives and
Power of Attorney
615
Google It
Google is today's leading search engine which
helps you locate information on the Internet and
has generated the phrase 'Google It' to mean
search. We'll look at some of the other things you
can do with Google like finding driving directions,
videos and health information. By the end of this
course, you will be able to use various Google
search methods; open a Google Account and
Gmail, create online calendars, watch videos online
as well as find news, maps, books and stock
information.
David Schwartz, Attorney
This presentation will be a primer on the lifetime
planning documents. The advance healthcare
directive and power of attorney documents allow
you to extend your own decision-making authority
over your own medical and financial affairs during
your lifetime. The presentation will go in depth
into the choices you can make and how they will
affect your medical care and/or finances.
FBI: Protect Yourself From Identity
Theft & Senior Scams
623
Jill R. Scott
616
Pinterest For Beginners
John Roberts, FBI Special Agent
624
Judi Bonilla
FBI Agent Roberts' presentation will cover identity
theft and other scams that specifically target
seniors. He will focus on his personal casework as
well as on a case that targeted senior citizens and
was successfully prosecuted.
Pinterest is a social network and a lot more. This
lecture will provide an overview of what Pinterest is
and how to setup an account and use Pinterest. Learn
how to create visual Pinterest boards and get tips on
browsing and pinning images from others. Did you
know that, in addition to recipes and projects, you
can use Pinterest for genealogy, featuring your
artwork, planning a trip and more.
Evening
class
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Migrating to Windows 10
625.1
Computer Basics Classes
Don Piller
These hands-on computer classes cover the very
basics, from how to turn on a computer to how to
use a mouse and keyboard; they introduce the
computer’s operating system and functions. Learn
terminology that will help you gain confidence when
using a computer. You may take either of these
courses as a stand alone or take both to obtain a firm
understanding of basic computing. Please note that
space is limited, so please pre-register.
With the recent release of Microsoft’s Windows 10
operating system, owners of a “qualified”
Windows 7 or 8.1 license, are now able to
download and upgrade to Windows 10 for free
within one year. Windows 7 is currently scheduled
to go out of support -- no more updates -- by 2018.
Why should you or shouldn’t you upgrade and
what are your options? How to check your
computer’s compatibility? How to obtain and
download this free upgrade? All these questions
and more will be answered in this two-hour “how
to” demonstration.
Computer Basics: First Experience
Never sat down at a computer? Mouse and
keyboards appear intimidating? What’s everybody
so excited about and yet you're feeling left out?
This lesson is for you! Computers shouldn't
frighten you but they also are not intuitively
friendly without knowing the fundamentals. We
start with the proper ways of powering on and
powering off your computer. Computer
terminology is covered as we learn basic keyboard
and mouse operations. We finish the class learning
simple games allowing hand–eye coordination. No
experience on any electronic device is necessary
for success in this class.
625.2
Don Piller
625.3
Don Piller
Brain Fit Now! Boot Camp
627
Jill R. Scott
626
Computer Basics: My Computer
Judi Bonilla
628
Jill R. Scott
Are you ready to boost your brain health and lower
your risk for Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia?
Join this evidence-based workshop to kickstart a
brain healthy lifestyle. Learn about the Brain Fit
Now! way including brain training, memory
strategies, nutrition advice, physical activity, social
connection tips, and stress management. This
session also includes how to create a plan to
improve your brain health.
This class will start with a brief review of how to
power on your computer and how to use a mouse
to move around the screen. The “Desktop,” your
computer screen, will provide the vehicle to
continue enhancing your computer skills. Opening
and closing applications that allow you to use a
computer’s resources, moving items around on the
screen and learning what is on the Start Menu and
Taskbar will help you to understand all the
terminology.
Evening
class
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Introduction to Cloud Computing
629
iPad 2: Managing Your iPad
632
Jill R. Scott
Miles Smith
This course will cover what the cloud is and is not.
We will look at some current cloud services for file
storage and backup and review a popular
productivity app. Prior to taking this class you
should know how to use the mouse, keyboard and
Windows, and have basic computer skills. Don't be
afraid to ask questions along the way. Remember
to have fun!
Managing your iPad explores the various facets of
the Settings app – which equates to the Control
Panels or Systems Preferences on PCs or Macs –
where you customize your iPad settings to suit your
preferences. This course also gives the student a
better understanding of how and why the iPad does
the things it does and how to customize settings.
iPad 2 or later is strongly recommended. iOS 8 or
iOS 9 (available in September) will be the version
covered.
iPad/IPhone Series
The instructor of these classes, Miles Smith, owns
and operates MacinTek, a North County Macintosh
oriented solutions, service and support provider.
Participants must have their own Apple iPad device
and bring it to the class.
iPhones: An Introduction
iPad 3: Communicating Using Your
iPad
Miles Smith
This class covers keeping in touch with family and
friends using email, facetime, messages and Skype.
Lecture with demonstrations and time for hands-on
practice will be covered.
630
Miles Smith
This is an introduction to the devices that changed
the world and the software that makes them so
'insanely great'. The class will be part lecture, part
demonstration with plenty of time for some
practice (provided that you have brought your own
device) as well as a questions and answers section.
This course is for those who currently own an
iPhone or may be contemplating purchasing one in
the future.
iPad 1: The Basics
633
iPad 4: Working with Photos
634
Miles Smith
The creative aspects of your iPad, such as working
with iPhoto, Pages, Keynote and other iPad apps
will be discussed. Lecture with demonstrations and
time for hands-on practice will be covered.
631
iPad 5: Connecting
Miles Smith
635
Miles Smith
Basic setup, navigation, care and feeding, syncing
and updating your iPad will be covered. Lecture
with demonstrations and time for hands-on practice
will be covered.
This class will cover connecting with printers, PCs,
Macs and TVs. Subjects will include printing from
your iPad, with and without AirPrint printers,
sharing files between devices and much more.
Lecture with demonstrations and time for hands-on
practice will be covered.
A flash-drive (also called a
thumb-drive) is helpful for
obtaining or exchanging
data files during class.
Don’t forget to bring a flash-drive to class.
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Crafts & Pastimes
Wood Carving: Carve an Ornament
Creative Cards: Birthday &
Valentine's Day
Natalie Travis
640
Create beautiful handcrafted cards to brighten the
day for someone special. Artist Natalie Travis will
teach you how to make three different cards using
various art techniques and folds. Students will use
rubber stamps, inks, embellishments and various
crafting tools to develop their artwork. The cards
are fun to make and even more fun to share! There
is a $6 material fee – cash only – paid to the
instructor at the class.
Richard Henry
Have fun learning to carve an ornament. In this
course you will start with an blank that you will
shape into an ornament. You will be introduced to
the use of a V tool to define the details of the
ornament and a 5/16 #3 carving gouge to define the
different levels of the carving. You will learn how to
sharpen and use your new gouges safely.
At each session we will spend 15 to 30 minutes on
the topic of the day and the balance of our time will
be devoted to carving. You will pick an ornament
blank for your carving at the first meeting. You
will need to acquire a 3/16 V tool and a 5/16 #3
gouge to work on your carving. Sources of supply
for this tool will be discussed at the first meeting.
There is a materials fee of $2.00 – cash only – paid
to the instructor at the first class.
Crochet & Knitting Workshop
Creative Cards: Springtime Florals
643
Natalie Travis
Create beautiful handcrafted cards to brighten the
day for someone special. Artist Natalie Travis will
teach you how to make three different cards using
various art techniques and folds. Students will use
rubber stamps, inks, embellishments and various
crafting tools to develop their artwork. The cards
are fun to make and even more fun to share! There
is a $6 material fee – cash only – paid to the
instructor at the class.
641.1
Flora Young
Learn basic crochet and knitting stitches and how
to read a pattern for future projects. You will make
a project such as a scarf, afghan squares or purse,
either for yourself or to donate to a worthy cause.
Got a project you need help with? Bring it to class.
Have fun and be productive!
642
Students are required to take Basic Level classes –
designated with (B) -- before taking Intermediate (I)
or Advanced (A) Level classes. Please note: Jewelry
making kits will be provided for a cost of $15 – cash
only – paid to the instructor.
641.2
No Hassle Tassel! (B)
Flora Young
644
Kim Yang
A fun-filled necklace will be created by using a silk
and beaded tassel. The instructor will teach the
method of wire-wrapped crystals and gemstones in
combination with sparkling crystal beads on each
side. A jeweler’s finish will be taught.
Jewelry making kits will be provided for a cost of
$15 – cash only – paid to the instructor.
641.3
Flora Young
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Butterflies Are Free (B)
Exercise & Dance
645
Kim Yang
Using an easy weave and combining curved metal
bars with crystals, you will create delicate
butterflies linked together to form a graceful
bracelet. You will want to make this bracelet many
times in an array of colors, not only to enjoy
yourself, but to give as treasured gifts. If time
permits, instructor will show you how to make
matching earrings.
'Ab'solutely Yoga
652.1
Linda Kay Brock
'Ab'solutely Yoga will create strong, toned, flexible
and balanced abdominal muscles to flatten and firm
the sides of the body. You will acquire and maintain
a lean and tight core to ease back pain, stand
straighter, improve balance and functionality, and
obtain a sound core. Please bring bottled water, a
yoga mat, yoga strap, and a large towel to class.
No class 1/18
Evening
classes
Pushing Up Daisies (I)
646
'Ab'solutely Yoga
Kim Yang
652.2
Linda Kay Brock
This beautiful crystal necklace has an amazing
large, hand-made, “Statement” bodice area. It is a
heart-shaped bouquet of dazzling tear drop crystals,
pearls, and gemstones. Both top-drilled crystals
and side-drilled beads will be used to form the
inside and outside petals of delicate flowers. The
flowers are then attached to the frame of the
necklace with fine wire.
'Ab'solutely Yoga
652.3
Linda Kay Brock
At the Heart of Yoga
653.1
Linda Kay Brock
It's In The Maille! (I)
Experience a variety of classical Hatha
Saturday
Yoga postures and yoga breathing
Classes
techniques with other inspiring disciplines
based upon yoga practices. Yoga inspires wellbeing and positive mindfulness. Find your own
hidden yoga potential at the heart of yoga. Join us!
647
Kim Yang
The Byzantine weave in chainmaille jewelry is also
known as Birdcage, Idiot box and Fool’s Dilemma.
The bracelet taught in this class will use the
Byzantine style along with capturing a crystal
between the links to create a finished look that will
appeal to everyone.
653.2
Linda Kay Brock
Linda Kay Brock
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653.3
Line Dancing: Beginners
654.1
Line Dancing: Just Dance
Carol Stroecker
Carol Stroecker
Do you want to dance? Don't know how? Join us
for fun and learning. What you DON'T need is a
partner or any dance experience. What you DO
need is a willingness to have fun. Two left feet? No
problem. Line Dance isn't just country anymore -we dance to ALL styles of music. No matter what
style of music, we are going to have FUN!
Line Dancing: Beginners
655.2
Line Dancing: Improver Class
656.1
Carol Stroecker
Do you want to dance but feel a little 'rusty'? Brush
up your skills and acquire some new ones. We
learn, exercise and, most importantly, we have fun,
fun, fun! Note: This is not a beginning class. Some
prior experience is needed.
654.2
Carol Stroecker
Line Dancing: Improver Class
656.2
Carol Stroecker
Line Dancing: Improver Evening
Class
657.1
Carol Stroecker
Do you want to dance but feel a little 'rusty'? Brush
up your skills and acquire some new ones. We
learn, exercise and, most importantly, we have fun,
fun, fun! Note: This is not a beginning class. Some
prior experience is needed. Relax and dance away
the stress of the day.
Line Dancing: Just Dance
655.1
Carol Stroecker
Come and dance. We'll do the old dances, the easy
dances, and practice some of the dances that are
done on Saturday mornings at the Escondido Elks,
so you can dance there, too. We will spend thirty
minutes with a lesson or two and then dance
ourselves silly. We'll use the music for which the
dances were choreographed and some of the new
music, too -- it ain't just country anymore. So join
some really fun people and give it a try. Some of
the first dances: Go Go Stomp, Cowboy Boogie,
Flyin' Eight and Electric Slide (a real oldie but
goodie).
Evening
classes
Line Dancing:
Improver Evening Class
657.2
Carol Stroecker
If a class or day trip does not meet the
minimum number of necessary
participants, it will be cancelled. Don’t let
this happen to your favorite program!
Please help us by registering in advance.
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Line Dancing: Intermediate
658.1
Zumba for 'Boomers'
Carol Stroecker
660.3
Lynn Morgan, Licensed Instructor
Do you want to dance but would like a little more
challenge? Keep your skills tuned up and acquire
some new ones. We learn, exercise and, most
importantly, we have fun, fun, fun! Note: This is
not a beginning class. Prior experience is needed.
Learn the newest dances and review some old ones.
Zumba for 'Boomers'
660.4
In DEBB 1/7, 2/4
Line Dancing: Intermediate
Zumba for 'Boomers'
658.2
661.1
Carol Stroecker
This is a small, friendly morning class for those of
us of a certain age who want our exercise fun! Easyto-follow steps. This is exercise for your heart and
music for your soul! Beginners welcome.
In DEBB 3/3, 4/7
Line Dancing: Fair Practice
659.1
Carol Stroecker
Line dancing practice for the fair.
Zumba for 'Boomers'
Saturday
Classes
661.2
Line Dancing: Fair Practice
659.2
Carol Stroecker
Zumba for 'Boomers'
Line dancing practice for the fair.
Zumba for 'Boomers'
661.3
Zumba for 'Boomers'
660.1
661.4
This is a small, friendly evening class for those of
us of a certain age who want our exercise fun!
Easy-to-follow steps. This is exercise for your
heart and music for your soul! Beginners welcome.
Get Fit and Stay Strong
662.1
Traci Thys
No class 1/18
Join Certified Exercise Instructor Traci Thys for
this fitness class using bands, weights and the
stability ball to increase bone density, core
strength, endurance and balance. Students should
bring a yoga mat to class.
No class 2/15
No class 1/18
Evening
classes
Zumba for 'Boomers'
660.2
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662.2
Tai Chi Chuan
Traci Thys
Pat Griffith, Sifu
Increase your balance, strength and agility while
lowering your blood pressure and heart rate. It's also
a great exercise for arthritis and bursitis! Pat states,
“Hopefully, this will help you attain better overall
health and contentment in your life.”
No class 2/15
662.3
Tai Chi Chuan: Early Risers
Traci Thys
664.1
Pat Griffith, Sifu
What a great way to start the day!
662.4
Traci Thys
Tai Chi Chuan: Early Risers
664.2
Pat Griffith, Sifu
Tai Chi Chuan: Beginners
665.1
Pat Griffith, Sifu
If you are a beginner or it has been a long time
since you practiced Tai Chi, this class is for you.
Chair Fitness
Tai Chi Chuan: Beginners
663.1
Traci Thys
Pat Griffith, Sifu
Chair exercises can increase your strength, vitality
and balance. They improve movement, stretching
and help increase heart rate. This class is perfect
for anyone who has trouble standing for long
periods of time.
Tai Chi Chuan: Intermediate
665.2
666.1
Pat Griffith, Sifu
If you have learned the basic postures and want to
advance further, this class is for you.
Chair Fitness
663.2
Traci Thys
Tai Chi Chuan:
Intermediate
Pat Griffith, Sifu
Chair Fitness
663.3
Traci Thys
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Evening
classes
666.2
Modern Square Dance
667.1
Wild Side Square Dances
Michael Haworth
Michael Haworth
Want to dance? Get fit? Basic modern square
dance is performed to a variety of music. It is a
great form of entertainment, exercise, and life
enhancement. No prior dance skills are needed. If
you can walk and know your right from your left,
you can square dance. Everyone is welcome.
Modern Square Dance
668.4
Michael Haworth
Evening
class
667.2
Tappercize for Fun
Michael Haworth
669
Joan Cala
Modern Square Dance
Tappercize is a fun way to do low-impact exercise
while learning all the basic tap dancing steps. We
dance to all the great 'Oldies' from the '30's, '40's,
and '50's. Tap shoes are not required, but they
make the class more fun.
667.3
Michael Haworth
Health & Wellness
668.1
Michael Haworth
Balance and Mobility: Beginning
We provide an inspiring environment to modern
square dance with continuing dancer education and
training. Couples and those without partners are
welcome. Open to all students and square dancers
that have completed the Club 50 list of square
dance calls or four months of instruction.
The first tip is patter finished with a singing call.
The second tip is a teach tip, focusing on our view
of calls from the floor. The third tip is designed to
increase the tempo to dance speed. Ending tips are
patter with a singing call.
The entrance fee is $7, payable at the door. See you
on the dance floor!
668.3
Evening
classes
674
Krissy Bartels
More than 100,000 older adults in San Diego
County will fall this year! If you have recently
fallen or are unsteady on your feet, this class will
help you identify your risk level. The class
provides individualized instruction and teaches you
exercises and techniques to help prevent future
falls. Instructor Krissy Bartels is trained and
certified in balance and mobility for older adults.
Be proactive! Take this prevention class to keep
you doing the things you love!
No class 1/18
Balance and Mobility: Advanced
668.2
675
Krissy Bartels
Michael Haworth
Have you already taken Krissy's Beginning
Balance & Mobility class? Take the next step and
continue to challenge yourself to improve your
balance with new exercises and skills.
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Grief 101: Surviving Life After Loss
676
Meditation for Health & Stress
Reduction
Lydia Lombardi, LCSW
Lydia will provide you with the insight and tools
needed to better understand the symptoms of grief,
and the process of healing after death and other
major life transitions. Learn about the holistic
experience of grief while gaining some simple
strategies for self care and well-being.
678.2
Melynnique Seabrook, M.A.
Reduction
678.3
Fear of Falling: Taking Steps to
Prevent Falls
677
Lisa Beguelin
Normal Aging vs Not Normal Aging
In older adults, falls are the number one cause of
fractures and loss of independence. Fall prevention
is most often about overcoming fear and using that
fear to improve your strength and confidence. We
will explore the risk factors as we age and discuss
what we can do to improve strength, balance,
stability and self confidence.
Reduction
679
Arlene Cawthorne, CSA
At one time or another, many of us have asked
ourselves: is my forgetfulness normal for my age?
Do I, or someone I know, have the first signs of
dementia? This class will give you the answers to
those questions and many more. Arlene Cawthorne
has a M.A. in counseling and is a certified trainer
in the 'Positive Approach to Care' method in
dementia care. As an Aging Life Care Advanced
Professional she provides case management to
clients with dementia and works with families.
678.1
How do we find peace? By learning to concentrate
where peace can be found -- within ourselves. Learn
to let go of stress and confusion and focus on what
you desire to improve your life. Through meditation
techniques, we learn that wherever we place our
thoughts, we form our lives. From our efforts, we are
able to bring ourselves back to health and wellbeing. Meditation opens us to peace and
contentment. In this illuminating class, Melynnique
will share new and varied meditation practices.
Immunizations: the Good, the Bad,
the Future
680
Vaccines have been around for centuries and they
are responsible for the eradication of several deadly
diseases. They are not entirely benign, however.
Immunization is no longer only for children.
Adults need them more than ever precisely because
they have worked so well.
JANUARY 5, 2016
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H.E.L.P. Hearing Education & Listening
681
Ten Steps to Avoid Cancer
685
Margaret Lewis M.S FAAA
Philip J Goscienski, M.D. retired
Join Audiologist Margaret Lewis as she presents
information on the Hearing Education and Listening
Program (H.E.L.P.). This class is designed to inform
individuals about the different types of hearing loss,
the implications of untreated hearing loss and the
various steps in receiving treatment. The class also
covers how to overcome communication obstacles
that may still remain after treatment. H.E.L.P. is not
a product specific presentation.
Cancer is a leading cause of death in Americans,
second only to heart disease. Most cancers are
lifestyle related, not age-related, and they are
therefore avoidable. These ten steps are simple and
will add to overall good health.
The Other Talk: Talking with Your
Aging Parent About Driving
686
Judi Bonilla
Evening
Join aging expert and spokesperson
class
for Older Driver Awareness Week,
Judi Bonilla, for this workshop. Learn
about the Bonilla Solution: an integrative approach
to improve the safety of older drivers and the
strategy for developing a driving retirement plan.
This is more than resources, more than a lecture,
it's one hour where you develop a clear plan for
transportation for your loved one.
All About Eyes: What Seniors Should
682
Know About Age Related Eye Conditions
Vicki Zimmerman-Fox, Braille Institute
Macular Degeneration? Diabetic Retinopathy?
Glaucoma? Cataracts? There are solutions in sight! Join
health educators from the Braille Institute for a FREE
educational class on the most common age related eye
conditions and information on free resources and
services available for those with vision loss.
How to Lose Weight After 40
Care for the Caregiver
683
Most Americans are overweight and more than one
third are obese. Heart disease, stroke, type 2
diabetes and other chronic, debilitating diseases are
often the result. In this class, we show that it is
possible to develop a simple yet effective strategy
for losing weight in order to become leaner, livelier
and longer-lived.
Lydia Lombardi, LCSW
Having a loved one who is sick or in need of care
can take so much of our attention and emotional
energy that we often forget, or don’t make time for,
our own needs. In this seminar you will learn about
common symptoms of stress and grief that often
arise when we are caring for a loved one. You will
gain some easy tools for coping, stress
management, and healing.
The Seven Laws of Nature and Healing
Dr. Raymond Rickards, DC
Pinched Nerve, Sciatica and Low
Back Pain
687
Philip J. Goscienski, M.D.
Dr. Ray Rickards, practicing chiropractor in
Escondido and author of the book “Sick Dad,
Healthy Son,” will discuss how to identify your
imbalance to set the stage for healing.
684
Dr. Raymond Rickards, DC
Raymond Rickards DC will discuss a natural
solution to the most common disability in the
United States.
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688
The Whys and Wherefores of
Milling and Fermenting Grain
689
Becky Hofseth
Historically, flour has been known as a staple food
for a good reason when the flour is fresh-milled.
During this taste and see, back to basics class, the
instructor will demonstrate the ease of milling, its
cost-efficiency, and, most importantly, you will
discover superior health benefits. Fermenting fresh
milled flour amplifies its nutritional value.
Diabetes and Cardiovascular
Disease: What's the Link?
692
Janice Baker, RD,CDE
The True Mediterranean Diet
People with diabetes have a higher than average
risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Join Janice
Baker, RD, CDE, as she discusses taking care of
your diabetes, the conditions that come with it and
how you can help lower your chances of heart
disease.
690
Why is it that people from this area
Saturday
of the world are healthy, long lived and
Class
slender, in spite of a diet that is 40% fat.
What is the secret? Find out in this fascinating
presentation.
How the Computer Affects Your
Health and Brain
Varicose Vein Treatment and Screening
General Surgeon Stefan Moldovan, M.D., will
discuss diagnosis and effective treatment options
for varicose veins.
691
Registrants will receive a free ultrasound screening
of veins below the knees. Please wear loose
clothing from the knees down.
We can hardly remember a world without
computers. The benefits have been enormous but
unforeseen consequences are emerging. Our brains
and our behavior are literally changing in the span
of a single generation. Learn how to avoid the
physical and the mental consequences of use and
overuse of computers.
Treat yourself to 8 days
of magic and pampering
in the majestic Sierra
Madre Mountains at
Ixtapan de la Sal!
See Trip #505 for full
details.
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Varicose Vein Treatment
693.1
Varicose Vein Screening
693.2
Varicose Vein Treatment
694.1
Varicose Vein Screening
694.2
Heart Disease in Simple Terms
695
Dietary Supplements: The Good,
the Bad and the Unproven
Luanne Arangio-Law RN,MEd
The complexity of the heart can make it difficult to
understand what happens when it does not function
properly. Luanne will discuss the anatomy and
physiology of the heart in very basic terms along
with risk factors, symptoms, diagnostics and
treatment options for heart disease.
Good Nutrition for Arthritis
Alan Larson, MD
Dr. Larson will highlight the safety and benefits of
vitamins and dietary supplements based on current
research. Bring your questions and supplements to
this informal and interactive class.
What to Expect When A Parent Has
Dementia
696
Janice Baker, RD, CDE
700
Luanne Arangio-Law, RM,MEd
Join Janice as she discusses how a diet with proper
nutrition may benefit anyone who suffers with
arthritis.
Leg Pain
699
Having a clear understanding of dementia and the
many stages of the disease will make a significant
difference when dealing with a parent or other
family member who exhibits dementia symptoms.
Join Luanne as she presents the basic facts you
should know.
697
Luanne Arangio-Law, RN, MEd
Causes of leg pain can vary significantly with each
individual. Join Luanne as she discusses causes and
symptoms of leg pain and when to seek medical
attention for proper diagnosis and treatment.
Aging Gracefully
Fall Prevention
701
Beth McCarthy, DPT
Older adults are hospitalized five times more often
for fall related injuries than for any other type of
injury. The potential risks of falling can be
numerous, from physical conditions, poor health
and medications, to safety hazards in the home and
in the community. Join physical therapist Beth to
find out what you can do to take charge of your life
and decrease your risk of falling.
698
Robert Stein, MD
Aging gracefully is not always easy but having a
good attitude and an understanding of the
inevitable changes will go a long way towards
accepting and enjoying the later years. Join Dr.
Stein as he discusses some of the medical issues
along with emotional and social challenges to
expect along the way.
Palomar Health is
proud to promote
lifelong learning
through
San Diego OASIS
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Healthy Habits for Adults: Fiber ...
Something to Chew On
996
Becky Hofseth, CHH Coordinator
Healthy Habits for Adults: Salt,
Sugar, Fat…Oh My
We are told to eat more fiber, but do you know
why fiber is so good for your health? This class not
only explores fiber’s important health benefits but
also addresses how much dietary fiber is needed,
what foods contain it, as well as simple and
delicious ways to get fiber into our daily diet. An
easy, high-fiber recipe idea will be introduced (and
taste-tested!). Participants will also enjoy a brief,
physical activity -- another important component of
weight management and health. Filled with recipes
and tips for healthy living, a Healthy Living Guide
for Adults will be given to all attendees.
992
Meet the foods that can sabotage anyone’s healthy
diet and weight-loss efforts. Learn to distinguish
culprit foods that can sneak into your diet.
Discover effective ways to reduce their intake
without sacrificing flavor. Participants will also
enjoy a healthy snack and engage in a brief,
physical activity, an important component of
weight management and health. A free health guide
with recipes and tips for healthy living will be
given to all attendees.
997
Healthy Habits for Adults: Salt,
Sugar, Fat…Oh My
993
Healthy Habits for Adults: Eat Your
Fruits and Veggies
995
enough fruits or vegetables each day? Do you tend
to eat the same ones over and over? Experience this
daily diet. Participants will also engage in a brief,
physical activity -- another important component of
a healthy lifestyle. A free Healthy Living Guide
with recipes and tips will be given to all attendees.
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998
Several Views of Creation
Outdoors in San Diego
Tom Leech, Author
The many parks and preserves of San Diego are
major attractions to residents and visitors alike. Few
places can offer such a variety of environments for
hiking, biking, camping or just visiting. In this
slideshow-based program, we will examine outdoor
options in our communities, many on land recently
acquired and set aside for public access. This
program will enhance awareness of open space
opportunities and address further needs of the
growing population in San Diego County. Tom
Leech was editor of the San Diego Magazine's
Online Outdoors Forum and is lead author, with Jack
Farnan, of ‘Outdoors San Diego: Hiking, Biking and
Camping.’
706
Gary Zacharias, Director of Writing Center
What are the leading views attempting to explain
the Genesis account of the creation of the universe,
the earth, and the human race? How do the
supporters of each view understand the relevant
Bible passages in the Old and New Testaments?
Is the Old Testament Reliable?
707
Was Moses accurate in his description of the
patriarchs? Do we have any evidence the children of
Israel were in Egypt? What about their conquest of
the Promised land - any proof for that? Was David a
real person? Did the Bible get it right regarding the
Assyrians, Babylonians, and Persians?
Can We Trust the Gospels
710
Say It Like Shakespeare: The Bard's
711
Timeless Tips for Communication Success
708
Did Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John really write
the books named after them? When were they
written? Why are there four gospels? Were they
actually written much later by the church in a
power grab to create a Jesus it wanted?
Church History
Tom Leech, Author
From the master of drama, comedy, love and insult,
the Bard’s quotes applied to everyday business or
personal life will remind you of valuable points
often neglected. Alerts, written only four centuries
ago, are ample: 'Beware the Ides of March' (e.g.
listen more carefully, or maybe pay the price);
'Weighest thou words before thou gives them
breath' (often ignored by politicians, of course); or
remember to 'Blow your own trumpet' (yes that oftcited advice came from Wm. S). Based on Tom’s
book “Say it like Shakespeare: the Bard's Timeless
Tips for Communication Success,” you'll have fun
and pick up some useful tips that your mate or
grandkids might appreciate.
709
Do we have an understanding of the evils of the
Crusades, the Inquisition, the Salem witch trials,
and other historical events? Is church history one
long bloody disaster, or are there misconceptions
about these events?
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Hollywood and the World War II
Homefront
Richard Klein
712
Witness to Gettysburg
Annette Hubbell
The Battle of Gettysburg in July, 1863, marked the
turning point of the Civil War, sealing forever the
course of America's future. Hattie Elizabeth Turner
finds herself in Gettysburg on the eve of that
fateful battle. We have learned of the Civil War
through a soldier's eyes or through a historian's
perspective. Now it is Hattie's turn. She begins her
story as an older woman, reminiscing, but soon
finds herself transported to that fateful summer on
the battlefield. You are there with the soldiers, the
women, the boys in uniform. Her story is riveting.
Written and performed by Annette Hubbel, this is a
play in two acts.
Saturday
Hollywood had a tremendous effect
Class
on the WWII homefront, which helped
raise morale and purpose in films like Mrs.
Miniver and The Best Years of Our Lives. With the
pressures of the time and concern for loved ones
overseas, the movies became an avenue of temporary
escape. We'll explore the symbiotic relationship
between homefront America and Hollywood.
MGM Musicals, The 1950's
715
713
Alaska, The Last Frontier
716
Eugene Ciancanelli, Geologist
Today's cruise ship passengers and television
viewers yearn to see and experience wild Alaska,
but sadly much of what they see and are told is a
fiction or Disneyland-like re-creation. 50 years
ago, Alaska was experiencing the final days of
America's pioneering westward expansion. The
local economy was primarily lumbering, fishing
and mining by rough and tumble men living in
primitive conditions and few women. In the early
1960's a young geologist and his 20 year old bride
were witness to those adventurous times. This
delightful presentation will recount their
adventures, including a variety of humorous,
difficult and dangerous situations encountered
amidst Alaska's spectacular scenery and wildlife.
Richard Klein
Much of the 1950's were filled with spectacular
MGM musicals, such as Singin' in the Rain, The
Band Wagon, An American in Paris, Brigadoon,
Gigi, and Silk Stockings with Fred Astaire, Gene
Kelly, and Cyd Charisse. The door is also open for
newcomers like Debbie Reynolds and Janis Paige.
Richard Klein highlights these programs with
slides and musical film clips.
Music and Art
714
Robin Douglas, OMA
Women in Art: The Self Portrait
The great 20th century artist Kandinsky once said,
'I can hear the colors.' Art and music have always
inspired each other. Styles that have influenced
visual art include Classical, Romantic, modern
Jazz, Rock and Roll, and even Techno. The subject
matter, the mood, and even sound imagined as
color echo in this presentation.
717
Robin Douglas, OMA
To celebrate women’s history month, join Robin
Douglas as we take a look at how women have
represented themselves in art throughout the years.
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The Resilience of Refugees: A
Story of the Hmong
718
Water-Wise Gardening in a
Mediterranean Climate
721
Evening
class
Roger Harmon
Patrick Anderson, Horticulturist
This presentation will focus on the flight of the
Hmong people of Laos to refugee camps in
Thailand from the 1970s through the 1990s. While
waiting for the chance to resettle in another country
or return home, the Hmong made extraordinary
story cloths to sell in the camps. Our speakers,
Roger and Nancy Harmon, have a collection of
these story cloths (pan dau) and other textiles,
made in the refugee camps. The Harmons will give
a powerpoint presentation and pass around a few
treasures from their textile collection.
Southern California is one of only
five regions in the world to enjoy the superb
gardening climate many people take for granted.
This slide lecture by horticulturist Patrick
Anderson will explore the magnificent gardens of
the Mediterranean region and will demonstrate
how they have inspired garden styles here in
California. Patrick will discuss the plants and
design components that make these gardens unique
and will offer examples of how these elements can
be incorporated into our own gardens.
Battle of San Pasqual: Kearny's Blunder
Legends & Heroes: They Followed
God's Calling
719
David D. Ross
During the Mexican-American War, 1846-1848
U.S. armies advanced with almost universal
victories against Mexican forces. This led to the
annexation of the American Southwest and
California. One of the most successful generals of
that war was Stephen Watts Kearny, father of the
U.S. Cavalry. He led the Army of the West that
occupied the Southwest from Santa Fe to
California. In December 1846, he experienced a
humiliating defeat at the small battle of San
Pasqual. Learn about his blunder and its aftermath.
Images & Stories of Southeast Asia
722
Annette Hubbell
Legends, heroes, superstars. The world saw them
as they were: bigger than life, unhindered by any
obstacle, soaring to heights only dreamed of by
others. Seldom, however, do we know the journey
and what it took to get them there. Perhaps they
were just ordinary people who did extraordinary
things because they heeded God's calling.
Delightful first person narratives of eight people
who were rock star famous in their time: The Man
in Black, Mother to Hundreds, Protector of NaziEra Fugitives, Slave Trader, Lyricist, Gospel
Singer, Professional Baseball Player, and Political
Advisor to four U.S. Presidents.
720
Roger Harmon
Roger and Nancy Harmon will share their stories
and a power point presentation of fifty years of
traveling in Southeast Asia. Roger will touch on his
work with refugees, his work training Peace Corps
volunteers in Asia before they begin their two year
service, and on leading cultural trips to his favorite
places in Asia. Nancy will talk about teaching
English as a second language in several countries
and how it led to her book, International Folktales
for English Language Learners.
Major Collectors and Collections
723
of the World
Art museums are considered the cathedrals of the
late 20th century and the beginning of the 21st. The
major collections of art will be explored along with
their benefactors, exhibitions and museums.
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Jewels in America’s Natural Crown
– Three National Parks
724
Your Life, Your Legacy: Cemetery
& Funeral 101
730
Mark Carlson, Historian, Writer and Artist
Douglas Shoemaker, Advanced Planner
A visual travelogue of three of the most beautiful
and awe-inspiring National Parks is brought to you
with their creation, history and legacy. The stars of
the show are Yellowstone, Yosemite and Crater
Lake.
How do you want to be remembered? What will be
your legacy? When a loved one passes away, do
you know what to do? This informative class will
help you learn the language of the funeral and
cemetery industry. Learn the difference between atneed and pre-need planning. Discover your options
for cremation or traditional burial and find out if
you qualify for any veterans benefits. Let us help
make this conversation a little easier! After our
class, you will see that planning final arrangements
is not so much about death as it is about celebrating
and protecting the ones we love.
Self-Defense for Seniors, Parts 1 & 2
731
Lt. Al Owen, Escondido Police Dept.
The key to personal safety is situational awareness.
The instructor will explain awareness, danger
signals, and how to avoid dangerous situations.
Students will be shown simple self-defense
techniques that can help them escape a physical
attack. Other topics will include identity theft, home
safety and legal options for self-defense. Situational
awareness and knowing basic steps to help you
avoid being the victim of a crime are key to your
safety. This class will teach you practical application
of self-defense techniques. Students will be
concentrating on form. All techniques will be
controlled and performed at low intensity to avoid
injuries. You will learn to defend yourself with
flashlights, books, pens, and magazines. You will
work at your own pace. Everyone can do it. Be
prepared to build your confidence and have fun!
Personal Development
and Enrichment
Creative Writing
729.1
Chloe Edge
Are you a writer looking for a support group? Have
you ever wanted to write a memoir? Do you write
for excitement or for curiosity? Have you wanted to
publish your work or learn a new form? Come write
with us and enjoy exciting, creative, mind-expanding
experiences as we explore free writing, fiction, nonfiction, memoir and poetry. The presenter is a book
author and has been published multiple times. These
will be the best hours in your week!
Creative Writing
729.2
Chloe Edge
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Essential Oils & Aromatherapy
732
From Stressed to Feeling Your
Best
Shelby Nowak
Did you know your sense of smell is the only one
of your five senses that is directly linked to the
limbic lobe of your brain? The limbic lobe of your
brain is the emotional control center. Anxiety,
depression, fear, anger, and joy all emanate from
this region which controls heart rate, blood
pressure, breathing, memory, stress levels, and
hormone balance. This is why essential oils can
have a profound physiological and psychological
effect on the emotional center of the brain. Join us
to learn more about how essential oils might help
you! Some oils will be available for purchase.
Barbara Gunning
Stress keeps people from feeling their best. Stress
reduction is not a one-size-fits-all proposition.
People are hard-wired to be one of 16 distinct
personality types. What stresses each of them is
different, how they behave when stressed is
different, and the strategies that will help them
return to balance are also different. Discover your
personality type and the stress reduction strategies
that will work for you.
Escaping Junk Mail, Telemarketing
& Spam
Essential Oils: Make and Take
733
736
Privacy Rights Consumer Advocate
Discover truly effective ways to significantly reduce
your family's volume of junk mail, telemarketing, email spam, and other nuisances. Get all your
questions answered by a successful Consumer
Advocate who will introduce you to the many ways
you can help safeguard your privacy and eliminate
these unwanted annoyances. Emphasis will be on
practical techniques that can have an immediate
impact. Expect a lively and fast-paced interactive
discussion that will leave you motivated to take
charge of your personal information. $3.00 material
fee for class handouts - paid to the instructor.
Shelby Nowak
If you took Shelby’s Essential Oils &
Aromatherapy class, you learned about the basic
oils and their uses. This class will give you some
practical applications. Shelby will provide all the
materials, oils, and instruction required to do three
projects. A materials fee of $10.00, cash only to the
instructor, is due in class.
Learn Your Personality Type
735
734
Barbara Gunning
Do you find people intriguing? Do you have a
family member or friend that seems to be on a
different wave-length than you? Maybe they are a
different 'type' preference than you. This fun and
educational workshop is based on the groundbreaking work done by Carl Jung in the 1920s,
which was made popular by the mother-daughter
team Myers-Briggs. Personality type is used by
Fortune 500 companies throughout the world to
improve communication, reduce conflict, and
improve team work. Join this workshop to learn
your type and how to determine the types of your
loved-ones, friends, and family.
Freebies and Fabulous Finds
737
Penny Pincher
Discover dozens of fantastic ways to find fabulous
lower-cost alternatives for entertainment, fun,
education, travel, exercise, clothing, and many other
areas of your life. Being frugal doesn’t mean
deprivation! Enjoy San Diego without breaking the
bank. Tremendous resources are often available for
free. There is a $4 materials fee - cash only - payable
to instructor at the class.
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AARP Smart Driver Course
738
Mysteries of the Mind
740
James Mac Donald
David Winston
Saturday
This course will provide current
Class
information on the rules of the road,
strategies for accident prevention, and
methods to compensate for the effects of aging on
driving performance. Completion of this course
allows for a vehicle insurance discount. There will be
four 10-minute breaks and a 30-minute lunch break.
Participants may bring their own food and/or drinks to
the class. The course will end at 5 p.m. OASIS does
not charge for this course, however, a fee – payable to
AARP – is charged at the class: $15 for AARP
members, $20 for non-AARP members. AARP
members must bring their membership cards. Course
size is limited, so be sure to register early.
There are no mysteries, only the untapped powers we
all possess. David believes the sixth sense is merely
using the five senses properly, plus translating the
mental impressions. In his class we discuss the forms
of this power and simple ways to develop them. David
will demonstrate ESP, Psychometry, and Telepathy
and will show you how to focus on specific details
instead of the whole picture.
Encore Career: Is
Entrepreneurship the Answer?
741
Evening
class
Judi Bonilla
Did you know that people ages 55 to
64 are among the fastest growing groups
of entrepreneurs? This interactive workshop covers
the basics of entrepreneurship, and includes local
resources for launching your business.
New Understandings
Instant Karma
742
Rev. Linda Glas
AARP Smart Driver Course: Renewal
How thoughts and actions you initiate bring
immediate, instant Karma.
739
James Mac Donald
This course will provide current information on the rules
of the road, strategies for accident prevention, and
methods to compensate for the effects of aging on driving
performance. Completion of this course allows for a
vehicle insurance discount. Participants MUST have
completed an AARP 8-hr. or 4-hr. course no earlier than
April 16, 2012. There will be two 10-minute breaks, but
no lunch break. Participants may bring their own food
and/or drinks. The class will end at 2 p.m. OASIS does
not charge for this course, however, a fee – payable to
AARP – is charged at the class: $15 for
AARP members, $20 for non-AARP
Saturday
members. AARP members must bring
Class
their membership cards. Space is limited,
so be sure to register early.
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Changeable Destiny Karma
743
Rev. Linda Glas
Rev. Glas will discuss Karma that takes place within
one entire lifetime.
Ripe Destiny Karma
Rev. Linda Glas
Rev. Glas discusses how accrued Karma – from
repetitive actions of past lives – can impact you
negatively in current or future lives.
744
How to Achieve an 'Out of Body'
Experience
745
Blues from Muddy Waters to
Stevie Ray Vaughn
754
Rev. Linda Glas
Nathan Smith
Rev. Glas discusses how to achieve and remember
conscious out-of-body experiences.
This class explores the old Blues masters from Muddy
Waters, ‘Hoochie Coochie Man,’ to the sounds of the
no holds barred blues-rock attitude of Stevie Ray
Vaughan. We will listen and discuss the likes of
Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, and Howlin’ Wolfe,
as well as the boys from Texas and Louisana, Steve
Ray Vaughan, Sonny Landreau, Johnny Winters and
Cory Stevens.
Theatre & Music
Explosive Time of Rock & Roll
751
Nathan Smith
Listen to and learn about some of the best guitarists
and bands in history. Erick Clapton, Jimmy Page, Jeff
Beck, Duane Allman, Jorna, and their bands Jefferson
Airplane, Hot Tuna, Derek and the Dominos, The
Allman Brothers Band, Led Zeplin and more.
The Reel Story Behind the Classic
Movies
755
Mark Carlson, Historian & Writer
Hear a very diverse selection of music from Bebop
and Cool Jazz to the mellow sounds of the late 60’s.
We will discuss and listen to some of the great labels
like CTI, Blue Note and Riverside, and the talents of
the jazz greats Dizzy Gillespi, Bird, Pres, Charlie
Parker and others.
Some of the most popular film classics from
Hollywood are based on history or biographies. The
movie studios used some of history’s most
interesting people and events and made box-office
blockbusters from them. But how much truth is there
on the silver screen? The Birdman of Alcatraz,
Sergeant York, George M. Cohan in Yankee Doodle
Dandy, The Story of Alexander Graham Bell, the
Battle of the Little Big Horn in They Died with Their
Boots On, the world of the Mercury Astronauts in
The Right Stuff, Mutiny on the Bounty, and the
action-packed Top Gun are typical films in which
Hollywood chose to follow its own path to truth.
Progressive Jazz
Broadway Musicals
All That Jazz
752
Nathan Smith
753
756
Dave Quinn
Nathan Smith
America's unique and greatest contribution to the
performing arts is the Broadway Musical. This
presentation is an opportunity to appreciate some of
its finest moments. This class introduces the origins
and developments of musicals by highlighting some
of the finest productions and performers. Through
presentations of recordings and videos of the classics,
you will discover the history of musicals and how
they parallel changing times. We will discuss the
composers, lyricists, librettists and performers, while
listening to great music.
Miles Davis, “Bitches Brew,” the veteran’s of the
Miles Davis Quintet, Herbie Hancock, Chic Corea,
and others will be played and discussed in this
presentation. The discussion will include other bands
influenced by Miles Davis, The Headhunters,
Weather Report and Return to Forever.
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OASIS Travel
Dear OASIS Travelers:
Enjoy reading about your travel choices in the following pages. We have
Off Site Adventures where you meet up with the group at a certain time and
place. We offer Day Bus Trips to places that are further afield. We visit the
Grammy Museum in L.A. with Ravi Shankar and Frank Sinatra exhibitions;
the brand new Broad Museum which just opened next to Walt Disney
Concert Hall; the L.A. Times Festival of Books in April; a quilt show in
Ontario; the Anza Borrego Desert and more! We also tempt you with
Extended Travel descriptions from four group travel companies. After
reading about your choices – sign up soon!
Tips & Reminders
1. Each traveler is required to complete their own Registration Form and
sign a separate Travel Indemnity Form.
Pick Up Locations
Mission Valley:
The Mission Valley pick up
location is in the parking lot, east
of Mission Valley Macy’s
department store, behind the
Broken Yolk restaurant at 1760
Camino del Rio North and in
front of the Bank of America.
North County Coastal:
The Oceanside Transit Center
has ample parking right at the
2. The fastest and easiest way to register for classes and day trips is online. station where the Coaster, the
You can sign up online starting Tuesday January 5. Or just mail in
Sprinter and Amtrak arrive. There
registrations as soon as you see a catalog – they also start being processed is a Sprinter train ($1.00) on
in the order received on January 5th.
weekends that arrives at 8:26
3. Walk-in registration starts January 5th. Classes start on Monday, January a.m., just in time to catch our
11th. The first trip is January 9th.
8:45 a.m. bus departure for many
4. We need to reserve seats for North County and special needs travelers on of the day trips. Driving? Exit
bus day trips. Please respect the reserved signs. And respect your fellow Mission Ave from the I-5 and go
west. Turn left on Coast Hwy to
bus passengers by keeping perfumes and scented lotions to a minimum.
Topeka (2 blocks); right to
5. When you register for a trip, let us know if you have special requests,
Tremont (1 block) and left to 235
special needs, or would like to sit beside a companion for theater and
S. Tremont. The station and
concert trips. While we cannot fulfill every request, we do try our very
outside parking lots are there. The
best!
bus picks up on the south side of
6. Some trips require the Travel Desk to make early payments. We may
the Transit Building, in front of
close the passenger list early. Don’t miss out!
the Taxi stands. A parking garage
7. We are trying to increase North County Day Trip participation by
is on the north side.
offering more trips that stop in Escondido and at the Oceanside Transit
Center. Day trip descriptions will have differing section numbers that
North County Inland:
describe the location and time of pick-ups. In the week prior to your trip, For North County inland, the
look for a reminder e-mail or expect a reminder phone call. Please
Escondido Transit Center is
confirm!
located at 700 West Valley
Parkway. Our pickup spot is on
the parking lot side by the taxi
Monica Omark
stands.
Travel Coordinator
San Diego OASIS ▪ 1702 Camino del Rio North, Third Floor ▪ San Diego, CA 92108
Telephone:
619.881.6263
Hours:
Mon.–Fri., 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
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Office Closed:
Dec. 18–Jan. 3, Jan. 18, Feb. 15, 2016
OASIS Travel: Off Site Adventures
MOPA: Museum Tour
800
Enjoy a tour of the exhibit, 'The Time Between: The
Sequences of Minor White.' White was one of America’s
most important and influential photographers, writers and
educators of the 20th century. White was a force in the
field for more than three decades. This exhibition marks
the first major museum examination focusing on White’s
sequences, a unique style of presentation he refined
throughout his career. The most convenient and
accessible parking closest to MOPA is located behind the
Casa de Balboa and the Reubin H. Fleet Science Center.
MOPA is located in the Casa de Balboa, ground level.
Upon arrival, please check in with the front desk.
SDG&E's Energy Innovation Center Tour
Time for Tea
802
Join us for an afternoon of High Tea and learn about the
world of tea and the formal tea experience. Louisa,
owner and Certified Tea Specialist, will serve as
hostess and presenter, drawing on her training and
background in the tea business. While we enjoy a fivecourse tea, you will learn about popular tea types and
blends, the history and business of tea-time, and some
of the more famous venues. Our menu includes a
selection of two tea sandwiches, savory of quiche or
shepherd’s pie, seasonal fresh fruit, scone with cream,
lemon curd and preserves, selection of two petite
desserts, and freshly steeped tea. The Tea Room is
located at 145 West Grand Avenue in Escondido. We
will start at 1:30 p.m. There is parking on Grand
Avenue and in nearby, free municipal parking lots. The
fee includes tax and gratuities. Dress is business casual.
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Canine Companions for Independence
803
Our returning heroes get a new lease on life and are
able to once again perform simple tasks with the aid of
one of the wonderful service dogs provided by Canine
Companions for Independence. Join OASIS as we drive
to Oceanside to learn how these dogs are trained. There
will be a demonstration of the dogs' abilities, a video on
the training techniques, and a tour of the facility.
Transportation is not included but ride share
information will be available by calling the Escondido
OASIS Office at 760.796.6020. Canine Companions is
located at 124 Rancho del Oro Dr, Oceanside, CA
92057, 760.901.4300. We will meet at the site 15
minutes before the program starts.
Join us for a FREE employee-led tour of SDG&E's
Energy Innovation Center located in Kearny Mesa. The
Energy Innovation Center (EIC) is one of only ten
buildings in the world to achieve double LEED
Platinum certification. See how SDG&E combined
energy efficiency, water conservation and sustainable
materials to make the Center an eco-friendly, state-ofthe-art facility.
The EIC is located at 4760 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. in
San Diego. Tour will begin at the Center at 11a.m. A
complimentary lunch will be provided at the conclusion
of the tour. The event will conclude with a short, smart
energy solutions presentation that will educate
attendees about various programs, services and tools
that are available to SDG&E residential customers.
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Tecolote Canyon Walking Tour
804
Join the Tecolote Canyon Interpretive Group for a 1½
hour guided nature walk in Tecolote Canyon. We will
explore and discuss the coastal sagebrush, chaparral,
and riparian habitats in the southern section of the
canyon. The walk will include information about plant
communities, Kumeyaay history and culture, and the
multitude of wildlife living in this area. We will begin
outside the entrance of the Nature Center at 9 a.m. and
will cover a mostly level, easy trail. It is highly
recommended that participants wear sturdy shoes, long
pants, and sun block. Please bring a bottle of water. The
Tecolote Nature Center is located at 5180 Tecolote Rd.
in San Diego.
Oceanside Museum of Art Docent Tour
806
Join us for a fun and informative docent tour of Oceanside
Museum of Art with one of their trained docents. Enoy the
exhibit 'Marjorie Nodelman: San Diego Artist.' This
exhibit celebrates one of San Diego’s most colorful,
prolific, and inventive artists and discusses the nature of
her paintings through first-person recollections from her
closest friends and family. The other main exhibit is
'Bright/Driscoll,' an exhibit of two artists who use an array
of eclectic materials and techniques that can be described
as minimal, sculptural, constructionist, and paradoxical.
Free parking is readily available around the museum.
Upon arrival, please check in with the Front Desk. The
Museum is located at 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside, CA
92056.
California Center for the Arts
805
Discover and celebrate both the visual and performing
arts in Escondido at the cultural center of North San
Diego County, the California Center for the Arts.
OASIS has arranged a combined special tour of the
Center museum and the complex. We will be guided
through the indoor 9,000 sq. ft. art museum exhibition.
The museum will be featuring “The History and the
Hair Story: 400 Years Without a Comb” as their special
exhibition. The Center’s unique campus also includes a
1,500-seat concert hall, a 400-seat theater, art and dance
studios, and conference center.
At 4:00 pm, the group Highland Way will perform
Celtic music from Scotland and Ireland, along with
originals and other popular songs. Free tickets are
available on a first come, first seated basis. Lines often
start forming shortly after 3:00 pm. Reserved seats are
also available for $12 through the Center’s Box Office
at 800-988-4253.
We will meet at footbridge walkway right off of the
free main parking lot (north of the complex) prior to
1:30 pm. The art museum tour is about 50 minutes and
the center complex tour is about 30 minutes. The Center
is ADA compliant. Transportation is not provided but
ridesharing is encouraged.
Palomar College Planetarium
807
Kids
Did you know that Palomar
welcome
College in San Marcos houses a
first-class planetarium? OASIS is pleased
to present an offsite adventure to this beautiful facility
to view the prominent celestial objects that are visible
in the San Diego skies. The moon, planets, and many of
the constellation patterns and their mythology will be
discussed as we are taken on a tour of the night sky.
After the show, we will be invited for a free viewing
through Palomar’s telescopes. Grandchildren, ages five
and older, are welcome. We will meet at the Palomar
College Planetarium at 6:30 p.m. Transportation to San
Marcos is not provided. Ride share information will be
available.
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From Terminal to Tarmac –Tour San
808
Diego's Airport
See behind the scenes of the San Diego International
Airport. The Airport Authority is offering a free tour of
the airport and airfield, including up-close looks at the
runway, endangered species areas and public art. Please
wear comfortable shoes, as the first part of the tour
involves walking through the terminals. Meet at the
Commuter Terminal before 10 a.m. Parking ticket will
be validated.
MOPA: Tour of 'Flor Garduño -Trilogía'
810
Join us for an engaging tour as Flor Garduño presents
principal themes from her career of photographic work.
A renowned Mexican photographer, Garduño is
internationally recognized for her black and white
photography.
The most convenient and accessible parking closest to
MOPA is located behind the Casa de Balboa and the
Reubin H. Fleet Science Center. MOPA is located in
the Casa de Balboa, ground level. Upon arrival, please
check in with the front desk.
Mingei International Museum Docent Tour 809
Mingei of Japan is an exhibition that many of our
guests have been waiting for. Objects of daily use,
made in Japan, collected and conserved by Mingei
International Museum, are exhibited in this large,
gorgeous show. You will find some favorites from
former exhibitions and many objects new to the
collection. It's not to be missed! You can refresh and
relax after an interactive docent tour then return to view
your favorites using your in and out privileges. Sit on a
Nakashima bench. Explore the Japanese objects that fill
the Dolls and Toys Gallery. Enjoy the beauty of
Japanese objects of use. There is so much to delight the
eye and stimulate the mind.
The Mingei International Museum is located at 1439 El
Prado, Balboa Park. Meet in front of the museum by
9:45 a.m. Transportation is not provided but ride
sharing is encouraged. Parking is free in several nearby
lots. Tram service is available around the park.
California Women's Chorus 2016
811
Convention with Sweet Harmony
San Diego is hosting the California Women's Chorus
2016 Convention. The theme for this year’s concert is
“… Regards to Broadway,” which will include
memorable music from the Golden Age of Broadway as
well as hits from current productions. Enjoy favorites
sung by San Diego's own Sweet Harmony Women's
Chorus. The show will also include performances by
the entire California Women’s Chorus as well as the
winners of the Vocal Music Scholarship Competition.
The concert will be held at the Four Points Sheraton
Hotel located at 8110 Aero Drive, San Diego, 92123.
Performance starts at 2:00 p.m.
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Craft Beer on Tap with Lunch
San Diego County has been called “The Craft Beer
Capital of America.” Start the day touring Stone
Brewing Company in Escondido, the largest craft
brewery in Southern California. Led by their
'Indoctrination Specialist,' we will learn about the
brewing process, tour the facility, sample several of
their brews and learn what makes each different. After
“wetting our appetite,” it's off to ‘Luke’s on Front
Street’ in Temecula for a savory lunch (entree of your
choice). After lunch, it’s on to one of Temecula’s
popular breweries, the Aftershock Brewing Company,
where we’ll sample several of their brews, and continue
our lesson of the beer-making process. It’s the ideal trip
to “leave the driving to us!” Space is limited so register
early!
Road to California Quilt Show in Ontario
Rounding up all quilters, seamstresses, fabric artists and
lovers of color and craft! We are headed north to the
Ontario Convention Center to attend the biggest and best
of the Western U.S. quilt show exhibitions. At the “Road
to California,” you will mingle with artists and spectators
from across the country. The showcase features over 500
vendors and more than 900 quilts! This trip includes your
admission fee and transportation. Lunch is on your own
at one of the many eateries in the Center. Three optional
$5 lectures are offered on Saturday.
401.1 Mission Valley 8:00 a.m.
401.2 Escondido Transit 8:35 am
Grammy Museum: Ravi Shankar & Frank Sinatra
403.2 Escondido Transit 10:35am
NEW Broad Museum & San Antonio Winery
Lunch at the San Antonio Winery sets the tone for a
breathtaking tour of the new Broad Museum (next to
Disney Hall). Built to house the contemporary art
collection of Edythe and Eli Broad this 2000 piece
collection is housed in an architectural marvel, built at a
cost of 140 million dollars. Gathered over a 50-year
period, the Broad Museum features art from the 1950’s
to the present and includes work by artists, such as
Koons, Warhol, Rauschenberg and Schnabel.
This trip to Los Angeles is pure nostalgia! The Grammy
Museum is featuring two very special exhibits. The
fourth floor level is devoted to Ravi Shankar, who we
claim as our own hometown celebrity. Through a
collection of sitars, artifacts and rare photographs, the
exhibit provides visitors with a glimpse into this world
music icon’s life and his vast impact on Western Music.
On floor two, the museum houses the official exhibit of
the Frank Sinatra Centennial! It traces 100 years of the
Sinatra legacy with artifacts and experiences co-curated
by the Sinatra family. There are some original paintings,
as well as personal family photos and archival video and
audio recordings. The Grammy Museum at the Staples
Center is only 10 minutes from our lunch stop, the newly
re-opened Clifton’s Cafeteria. Lunch is on your own.
404.3 Oceanside Transit 9:00am
402.3 Oceanside Transit 9:00 am
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Reagan Library in Simi Valley – Vatican
Splendors
'Vatican Splendors - A Journey through Faith and Art'
opens March 6th in a newly renovated hall at the Regan
Presidential Library in Simi Valley. This exhibit
comprises one of the largest Vatican collections to ever
tour North America. Experience 2000 years of Vatican
art and history, including works by Michelangelo,
Bernini and others. The Presidential displays lead you
from Reagan’s early years in Illinois, through his career
in Hollywood, to his political beginnings in California,
which led to the development of a world leader.
Highlights include a re-creation of the White House Oval
Office, a piece of the Berlin Wall and Air Force One.
Lunch is on your own at the Reagan Country Cafe.
Anza Borrego Desert with Casa del Zorro Lunch
Borrego Springs, in the middle of the Anza Borrego
Desert State Park, is ready to welcome spring time
visitors! We can’t guarantee the desert flower bloom but
we you will definitely spot the metal beast sculptures
scattered around town. Some of the free standing
sculptures represent animals that once roamed the desert
floor. Other sculptures were developed in the
imagination of artist Ricardo Breceda. We will enjoy a
luncheon buffet on the beautiful, newly renovated resort
grounds of La Casa del Zoro. There is also time to visit
the Desert Park’s Visitor Center before climbing back up
the curving Montezuma Grade.
Sunnylands Annenberg Estate
OASIS snagged an early 2016 date to visit the fabulous
Sunnylands compound in Rancho Mirage, but only 35
spaces can be sold! The 200-acre estate was a winter
retreat for Walter and Leonore Annenberg, known for their
philanthropy, political influence and promotion of peace
and education. The 25,000 sq. foot mid-century modern
home was well-known for its distinctive pink roof, chosen
to match the sunset glow in the nearby hills. The
Annenbergs hosted presidents, royalty and the brightest
stars in the entertainment world. It was often referred to as
the “Camp David of the West.” Our 90-minute tour starts
on electric carts, on the path to the house where Bob Hope
told jokes, the Reagans hosted New Year’s Eve parties,
and Richard Nixon retreated to escape the spotlight. We
walk and stand for more than one hour, and there is no
seating in the house. Our included box lunch at the Cafe, is
followed by a tour of the spectacular Visitor Center and
the Desert Gardens.
Book of Mormon at Segerstrom Hall – Costa
Mesa
Hailed by the New York Times as ‘the best musical of
the century’ and the winner of nine Tony Awards, “The
Book of Mormon” is the blockbuster Broadway smash of
South Park creators, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, and
composer Bobby Lopez. This outrageous musical
comedy follows the misadventures of a mismatched pair
of missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread
the good word. With standing room only in London and
on Broadway, “The Book of Mormon” has truly become
an international sensation. Before the Sunday 1 p.m.
matinee, you may browse the stores in the South Coast
Plaza Mall for lunch on your own.
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L.A. Times Festival of Books, USC Campus
Books, books and more books! The Los Angeles Times
Festival of Books celebrates more than 20 years of
bringing together those who create books with those who
love to read books! The site is the USC Campus right
near the Olympic Exposition Park. You will enjoy
authors signing and reading from their own books,
bookshop vendors offering books at discount prices and
concession stands filled with special items for all
bookworms: mugs, book bags, even blankets. There are
speakers, speaker panels, and even music performers.
You will find food vendors throughout the site where you
can purchase lunch and snacks. Bring a hat and wear
your walking shoes. This is absolutely a must-do for
every book lover.
Ramona Pageant in Hemet with BBQ Lunch
The Ramona Pageant has delighted audiences since
1923. The romance and tragedy of Ramona and
Allessandro transfixes the crowd as their story unfolds.
The pageant offers a glimpse, though fictional, of
Southern California history. Helen Hunt Jackson wrote
the novel Ramona in 1884 to stimulate greater concern
for the Mission Indians of California. We are including
the deluxe package: a pre-show barbeque lunch with all
the fixings, lower level seating with a comfy seat
cushion, as well as a voucher for your souvenir program.
Before the 3 p.m. show, there is time to browse the
museum full of memorabilia from previous
performances.
411.1 Mission Valley 12:00 p.m.
411.2 Escondido Transit 12:30pm
Getty Villa in Malibu - MOSAICS
The Getty Villa, a Roman-style villa modeled after the
Villa Papiri found in the ruins of Herculaneum on the
Bay of Naples, is the perfect background for J. Paul
Getty’s vast collection of Greek and Roman art and
treasures. Docents lead you through the villa describing
the life of the Roman wealthy and the art that graced that
lifestyle. A highlight of our visit is the exhibit of floor
mosaics that were a part of Roman decor used to
transform rooms into spectacular settings of vibrant color
and design. Free tours of the gorgeous grounds are also
available. Lunch is on your own at the Patio cafe or
purchased from the snack cart.
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Friendly Excursions – Motorcoach Tours
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Alan Mindell will tell more about their featured
motorcoach trips. These trips offer excellent value for
visits to scenic places. A trip to Catalina in October lets
you experience 2 nights on the island. Choose a coastal
trip to Hearst Castle decorated for Christmas, or
celebrate the New Year in the Phoenix. An added trip
offering goes to the Lake Havasu Balloon Festival and
explores Route 66 in January 2016.
Join OASIS at Macy’s Mission Valley for one - or all of our FREE extended travel presentations. Expert
tour representatives will entice you with colorful photos
and videos to sign up for leisurely cruises, exciting land
adventures and convenient motorcoach trips in 2016.
All presentations held at Mission Valley Macy’s
Lecture Hall.
Mexico Spa Trip Preview
500
Rest, Relax and Refocus - You owe it to yourself to
attend this free informational meeting! Enjoy 8 days of
magic, pampering, and health and beauty treatments in
the majestic Sierra Madre Mountains at Ixtapan de la
Sal! Total cost is $2,495 per person, double occupancy.
Includes airfare, ground transportation, 7-night hotel,
all meals, taxes, tips and 18 spa treatments!
Collette Vacations
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Ken Retus will review two overseas opportunities for
March 2016. Discover Tuscany includes a 6-night stay in
Montecatini with daytime explorations from your home
base hotel. Or consider a vacation in sunny Portugal.
Collette also offers a trip closer to home – the American
Heritage trip featuring Williamsburg, Gettysburg,
Monticello and Mount Vernon in May 2016.
Premier World Discovery
501
Matt Jaeckel will preview the trip Discover Cuba,
scheduled for February 17. Closer to home is the Great
Lakes Adventure trip on May 5. Included are stops in
Chicago and 2 nights on Mackinac Island. If you like
flowers or Portland, combine the two interests on a trip
to the Oregon Rose Festival in June 2016. There may
be room on previously listed December Holiday trips to
New Orleans, December 1 or Santa Fe, December 2.
AFC
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Randy Case, President of AFC, will present four great
vacations at his September presentation. Where will the
4-day Holiday Lights Mystery Tour take you? Do you
long for a trip over the holidays? AFC offers 4-day, noflying motorcoach tours to Santa Barbara at both
Thanksgiving and Christmas. For 2016, AFC’s grand
spring tour is an 11-day Rhine River Cruise with
Bruges in April. AFC chartered a brand new boat!
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Mexico Spa Trip
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Imagine yourself enjoying eight days of magic
pampering with health and beauty treatments in the
majestic Sierra Madre Mountains at Ixtapan de La Sal,
Mexico! The total cost of your trip includes airfare,
ground transport, seven-night hotel stay on the spa
grounds, all meals, taxes, tips and 18 spa treatments!
There is a fully equipped gym, whirlpool sauna and
steam room on the grounds. Daily morning walks are
offered as well as yoga, aerobics, Pilates, zumba and
aquatics classes. This is such an exciting value –Trip
Advisor gave it the Excellence Award three years in a
row! Is your passport ready? Early bird Last opportunity
for $100 discount!
February 21-28, 2016 (8 days/7 nights)
$2,495 pp double/add $195 for single occupancy
add $298 for the Deluxe Holistic Spa
Great Lakes Adventure
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Travelers will love exploring the Great Lakes and the
Tulip Festival! We feature a stop in Chicago with a walk
through the Windy City to see landmarks, such as the
Sears Tower, Wrigley Building and the Navy Pier. Travel
to Holland, Michigan to enjoy the colorful Tulip Festival
featuring more than 275 varieties of tulips and daffodils.
Go back in time to Mackinac Island for a two-night stay.
Enjoy a carriage tour and discover the charm of a bygone
era as you lunch at the famous Grand Hotel. Next, journey
to Green Bay to visit Lambeau Field and tour the home
stadium of the Green Bay Packers! Later head to Door
Country, one of the most scenic places in the country.
Price includes RT air from San Diego, home pickup,
thirteen meals and eight nights in first-class hotels.
May 5-13 (9 days/8 nights)
$2,699 pp double/$3,399 single occupancy
Deposit by 1/31/16 for $100 pp discount
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Sedona & the Grand Canyon
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Friendly Excursions – Motorcoach Tour
Immerse yourself in the natural splendor of the West! This
deluxe motorcoach tour features the massive Red Rock
Monoliths of Sedona, the lush flora and calming streams of
Oak Creek Canyon, and the Colorado River. In addition, we
will take time to explore the local artistic community,
Jerome, and its antique shops. The culmination of this trip is
our visit to Grand Canyon National Park. Plenty of memories
will be made in the presence of this mile deep chasm of
spectacular colors: one of nature's greatest creations. Our last
night will be in Laughlin, NV with time to do as we wish,
stroll the Colorado River, or try “Lady Luck.” Breakfasts are
included.
May 15-19 (5 days/4 nights)
$699 pp double/$899 single occupancy
Oregon Trails with Rose Festival
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This Oregon trip starts in Astoria, where the Columbia
River meets the Pacific Ocean. Take in the Astoria Bridge
and historic homes, then visit Fort Clatsop National
Memorial commemorating the winter encampment of the
Lewis and Clark expedition. The tour of the Tillamook
Cheese Factory is sure to be tasty, and a visit to Mt. St.
Helens Volcanic National Monument offers spectacular
views! A city tour of Portland includes the International
Rose Test Garden and the Rose Festival Parade. We’ll
cruise the Sternwheeler Columbia Gorge and end the day
with a wine tasting tour. Price includes RT air from San
Diego, with home pickup, eight meals and five nights,
first-class hotel accommodations.
June 2-7 (6 days/5 nights)
$2,069 pp double/$2,619 pp single occupancy
Canadian Rockies and Glacier
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National Park
Collette Vacations
Ice fields, rushing streams, cascading waterfalls, glacial
peaks and towering summits are just a few of the scenic
wonders awaiting you in the Canadian Rockies and
Glacier National Park. Ride aboard a Jammer (open-air
touring car) during your visit to Glacier National Park
and spend two nights at the Prince of Wales hotel.
Journey along the unforgettable Icefield Parkway. We
will stop at Columbia Icefield and you can choose a ride
across this mass of glacier ice or take a walk on the
Heritage of America
508 Glacier Skywalk. A three-night stay at the iconic
Fairmont Banff Springs hotel lets you explore Bow Falls
Collette Vacations
Follow the epic story of American democracy. Tour New and the Hoodoos - the 'Land of the Sleeping Giants.'
York City, featuring the Empire State Building, Greenwich Price includes Round trip air from San Diego, home
Village and other landmarks. Visit the presidential estates pickup and 9 meals.
July 25-31 (7 days/6 nights)
of Washington’s Mount Vernon and Jefferson’s
$3199 pp double/$3,899 single occupancy
Monticello. Walk the hallowed battlefield at Gettysburg.
Tour Colonial Williamsburg and its restored historic
buildings. Learn first-hand about the Amish way of life
while enjoying dinner with an Amish family. Explore the
countless treasures of the Smithsonian Institution,
including the actual Apollo 11 Command Module and the
Hope Diamond. Round trip air from San Diego, home
pickup, 14 meals.
May 27-June 5 (10 days/9 nights)
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Scandinavian Highlights
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Lose yourself in the beauty of Scandinavia. This
gorgeous tour features a walking city tour of Stockholm
with the Royal Palace, the Stock Exchange and the Vasa
Ship Museum. Traveling from Stockholm to
Copenhagen, you will take in the scenic cities of
Jonkoping and Malmo. Enjoy Copenhagen’s famous
sites, such as the Little Mermaid Statue, Christiansborg
Palace and dinner at Tivoli Gardens. Board a
Scandinavian Seaway Cruise Ship and cruise up the Oslo
Fjord past charming towns, visit the Torpo Stave Church
and view the magnificent Voeringfoss Waterfall, one of
Europe’s largest. Experience the rich cultural landscape
of Ulvik before shopping in the Husfidsnovae Norwegian
Craft Center in Vevstua. The journey continues as you
embark on an impressive Aurlands Fjord Cruise passing
cascading waterfalls, hamlets and steep mountainsides.
Later on you’ll board the famous Flam Railway and
ascend more the 2900 feet in less than an hour as you
take in spectacular views. Your trip includes a Bergen
City Tour featuring St. Mary’s Church and the UNESCO
World Heritage site, Bryggen. Visit the home of the
beloved composer Edvard Grieg before joining your
fellow travelers for a farewell dinner in Norway. This
tour includes roundtrip air from San Diego,
transportation from home to the airport, 16 meals and 10
nights first-class accommodations.
August 18-29 (12 days/11 nights)
Mystery Fun Tour for First Timers
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AFC Vacations
1st Timer Mystery Tours are a repeat of our top 5
Mystery Tours. Rest assured that this is a tried and true
tour and you won’t be disappointed! The great thing
about our Mystery Tour is that it’s not just the
destination that’s a mystery - we keep you guessing
every day you are on tour. From the unique destinations
to the one-of-a-kind attractions, you’ll be returning home
with some very special memories. We look forward to
sharing this amazing experience - you will return home
with wonderful stories to share with your family and
friends. Includes round trip airfare and round trip home
to airport shuttle.
September 12-16 (5 days/4 nights)
$1549 pp double/$1849 single occupancy
Canyon Country
Alpine Swiss Villages
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AFC Vacations
You may have been to Switzerland, but you will NOT
have seen it like this, travelling through the scenic Swiss
Villages by cog railroad, cable cars, gondolas, a lake
cruise and more! You will fly to Zurich to begin your 9
day journey to the Swiss Alps spending 6 nights at the
Hotel Silberhorn in Wengen. Enjoy a day trip to
Interlaken to ride a vintage cog railway up to Schynige
Platte for the incredible views at 6800 feet, then a scenic
cruise across Lake Brienz. Also visit Grindelwald, the
Lauterbrunnen Valley, and Merrigan to see the famous
Reichenbach Falls. You will also ride the funicular up to
Allmendhubel for the spectacular vistas. Spend your final
night at the Dorint Hotel in Zurich before flying home.
Includes round trip airport transfers and 13 meals.
August 22-30 (9 Days/8 Nights)
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Staying at the Casa Blanca Resort and Casino for 3
nights. We start touring on our first day with a visit to
Valley of Fire State Park in the Mojave Desert.
Excitement builds as we spend the next day in Utah's
Zion National Park with its sandstone cliffs and stunning
scenery. It is truly a moving experience. Cedar Breaks
National Monument promises and delivers more
spectacular vistas scenery and breathtaking views. Our
final day we stop in Las Vegas for some free time. $20
food coupon is included at the Casa Blanca.
September 26-29 (4 days/3 nights)
$399 pp double/$659 pp single occupancy
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Danube River AFC Charter Cruise
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AFC Vacations
AFC's 12 day leisurely paced Cruise Tour features 3 nights
in Prague and a 7 night river cruise with an optional
extension to Innsbruck. First, enjoy 3 nights touring and
free time in Prague, then motor coach south to Budapest to
board your MS Brilliant Rivership for 7 nights in a river
view cabin. You will enjoy exciting days touring in
Bratislava, Vienna, and Durnstein, where a coach tour of
the picturesque Wachau Wine Valley and the Benedictine
Abbey at Melk await you. Also visit Passau, the 'City of
Three Rivers,' medieval Regensburg delights with 11th13th century architecture, then dock in Nuremburg to
transfer to Munich for your flight home. This is an active
tour with 8 sightseeing tours included. Price varies by
cabin category and deck level. There is an optional 4-day
extension to Innsbruck, Salzburg, and a village in the
Italian Alps. Includes home pick-up and return. Round trip
air from LAX; add $99 from SAN. Port Fees and taxes are
$160.
Guaranteed Date: October 3-14 (12 days/11 nights)
From $3,999 pp double Hayden Deck
San Francisco, Reno and Lake Tahoe
Upstate New York and Hudson River
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Valley
AFC Vacations
Join us on this exciting new tour of the scenic fall colors
of Upstate New York and the Hudson River Valley. Fly
to Buffalo and return from Newark. Enjoy Niagara Falls
with a spectacular Night Light show, then see the “Flight
of Five” locks of the famous 1825 Erie Canal. You’ll
also tour the NY Culinary Center, enjoy a cooking demo
and the gift shop. The scenic Catskill Mountains are sure
to wow you with their fall foliage before arriving at the
Hudson River Valley for a tour at West Point US
Military Academy, Hyde Park, FDR’s home and the
Presidential Library & Museum. R/T Airport Transfers
and R/T Home Shuttle included.
October 15-21 (7 days/6 nights) 12 meals
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New York City Escape
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Enjoy the excitement of New York City this October.
Travelers will enjoy 4 nights at the Hotel Novotel in
Times Square! Highlights of the tour include a New York
City tour where you will visit, Greenwich Village,
Chinatown, Central Park, St. Patrick’s Cathedral and
Traveling up north through our beautiful Golden State,
Rockefeller Center. Take the ferry over to Ellis Island
enjoy the scenery and get to know your fellow passengers
and tour the iconic Statue of Liberty. Visit the 9/11
before settling in at the Concord Hilton for two nights.
Memorial and Museum which is a moving and emotional
You will be treated to a very entertaining tour of San
tribute of remembrance to the victims and events of
Francisco with all of its highlights, including the Golden
September 11. It is built within the archaeological heart
Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, Golden Gate Park and
of the World Trade Center. No visit to Manhattan would
even Marin County. Driving through the scenic wine
be complete without the experience of a pre-theater
country, we make our way to Old Sacramento for lunch
dinner and a Broadway show! This exciting tour includes
before heading to Reno, 'The Biggest Little City,' where
roundtrip air from San Diego, transportation from home
we will stay for 2 nights. A day at Lake Tahoe to relish the
to the airport, 6 meals and 4 nights first class hotel
beauty of Mother Nature rounds out a 'value priced tour.'
accommodations.
October 14-18 (5 days/4 nights)
October 16-20 (5 days/4 nights)
$799 pp double/$999 pp single occupancy
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Mission Valley programs are numbered 100-378
Escondido/North County programs are numbered 600-756
Arts
Art Exploration .......................................................................... 600
Beginning Drawing and Painting ............................................... 603
Beginning Drawing for Fun!....................................................... 103
Beginning Mosaic ...................................................................... 112
Beyond Basic Zentangle ........................................................... 602
Create Beautiful Springtime Cards............................................ 110
Create Beautiful Valentines and Party Favors .......................... 108
Create Your Own Cards in Watercolor!..................................... 107
Expressive Drawing and Painting ............................................. 604
Intermediate Knitting Workshop: Let's Make Socks! ................. 111
Introduction to Zentangle Art Method ................................ 113/601
Paint a Matisse Figure .............................................................. 106
Paint a Matisse: Still Life ........................................................... 105
Sketching and Drawing in Graphite........................................... 100
Tibetan Bowls and Art Mandalas .............................................. 102
Zentangle Art Method: Celtic Inspiration ................................... 114
Zentangle Art Method: Spring Garden ...................................... 115
Business, Financial & Legal
A/B Trusts & The IRS ................................................................ 618
Advance Healthcare Directives and Power of Attorney............. 615
Assessing Your Assets: Reverse Mortgages Explained ........... 611
Asset Protection ........................................................................ 138
Can You Think Like a Fraudster? ............................................. 613
Connecting You To Customized Energy Solutions ................... 126
Current Supreme Court Decisions ............................................ 134
Don't Be Left in the Dark: Emergency Preparedness Tips ........ 125
Economic Update ...................................................................... 131
Estate Planning in 2016: What You Need to Know ................... 130
Estate Planning ......................................................................... 610
FBI: Protect Yourself From Identity Theft & Senior Scams ....... 616
Gun & Pet Trusts ...................................................................... 617
Identity Theft: What You Need to Know .................................... 128
If It Sounds too Good to be True, It's Probably a Scam ............ 612
Investment Crash Course ......................................................... 139
Learning How to Access & Use Morningstar’s Research .......... 140
Negotiating With Your Financial Advisor ................................... 124
Protecting Investments From Taxes and Fees.......................... 132
Retirement, Taxes, and Generosity .......................................... 137
Savvy IRA Planning for Boomers .............................................. 123
Savvy Social Security........................................................ 122/609
Setting the Record Straight: Investment Wisdom...................... 144
Smart Money Moves in 2016 .................................................... 121
Ten Estate Planning Goofs that Could Cost You a Fortune ...... 133
Ten Final Arrangement Goofs That Can Create Family War .... 135
Ten Money Management Goofs................................................ 136
Transfer on Death Real Estate Deeds ...................................... 614
Understanding the ABCs of Investing in Stock Funds....... 141/143
Computer & Technology
A Sampler of Fun iPad & iPhone Apps..................................... 161
Beginning Computer Genealogy .............................................. 159
Better Seeing and Hearing with Technology .................... 163/164
Brain Fit Now! Boot Camp ........................................................ 626
Computer Basics for Beginners ................................................ 152
Computer Basics: First Experience .......................................... 627
Computer Basics: My Computer .............................................. 628
Create Your Own YouTube Videos! ......................................... 151
De-mystifying the Cloud ........................................................... 150
Digital Music Demystified ......................................................... 170
Discover Google ....................................................................... 160
Discover Your Android Tablet .................................................. 155
Discover Your iPad Tablet........................................................ 148
Everything Web Browsers ........................................................ 165
Facebook Starter Kit................................................................. 153
File Management...................................................................... 166
First Look at Windows 10 ......................................................... 169
Gadgets and Gizmos!............................................................... 156
Going, Going, Gone: An Introduction to Ebay .......................... 162
Google Docs............................................................................. 149
Google It ................................................................................... 623
I Sold It on Craigslist! ............................................................... 171
I'm on Facebook - Now What? ................................................. 154
Introduction to Cloud Computing .............................................. 629
Introduction to Social Networks ................................................ 157
iPad 1: The Basics ................................................................... 631
iPad 2: Managing Your iPad..................................................... 632
iPad 3: Communicating Using Your iPad ................................. 633
iPad 4: Working with Photos .................................................... 634
iPad 5: Connecting ................................................................... 635
iPhones: An Introduction .......................................................... 630
Migrating to Windows 10 .......................................................... 625
Photos on Your Smart Phone................................................... 168
Photoshop Express Editor: Your Digital Photo's Best Friend ... 158
Pinterest For Beginners............................................................ 624
Scrapbooking Online ................................................................ 167
Crafts & Pastimes
Creative Cards: Birthday & Valentine's Day .............................
Springtime Florals .............................................................
Crochet & Knitting Workshop ...................................................
Jewelry Design:
Butterflies Are Free (B) .....................................................
It's In The Maille! (I) ...........................................................
No Hassle Tassel! (B) .......................................................
Pushing Up Daisies (I) ......................................................
Wood Carving: Carve an Ornament .........................................
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Exercise & Dance
'Ab'solutely Yoga ....................................................................... 652
At the Heart of Yoga.................................................................. 653
Better Balance: Free From Falls ............................................... 177
Bone-Building Fitness on Fridays ............................................. 179
Bone-Building Fitness on Mondays........................................... 178
Chair Fitness ............................................................................. 663
Gentle Strength, Balance & Flexibility Training Thursdays ....... 181
Gentle Strength, Balance & Flexibility Training Tuesdays ........ 180
Gentle Yoga for a Healthy Back ................................................ 188
Get Fit and Stay Strong............................................................. 662
Hatha Yoga: Beyond the Basics ............................................... 191
Introduction to Basic Line Dance Steps .................................... 193
Line Dancing and Beyond! ........................................................ 194
Line Dancing: Beginners ........................................................... 654
Line Dancing: Fair Practice ....................................................... 659
Line Dancing: Improver Class ................................................... 656
Line Dancing: Improver Evening Class ..................................... 657
Line Dancing: Intermediate ....................................................... 658
Line Dancing: Just Dance ......................................................... 655
Low-Impact Total Body Workout ............................................... 183
Modern Square Dance .............................................................. 667
Move Younger From Top to Toe the Feldenkrais Way ............. 187
Noontime Zumba Gold .............................................................. 196
Restorative Pilates .................................................................... 184
Rock ‘N Roll: Interactive Dancing with Wheelchair Dancers ..... 197
Strut & Strengthen Tuesdays: Low-Impact Training.................. 182
T'ai Chi & Qigong ...................................................................... 186
Tai Chi Chuan: Beginners ......................................................... 665
Tai Chi Chuan: Early Risers ...................................................... 664
Tai Chi Chuan: Intermediate ..................................................... 666
Tappercize for Fun .................................................................... 669
Walking and Balance – The NeuroMovement Approach .......... 185
Wild Side Square Dances ......................................................... 668
Yoga, Meditation & You ............................................................ 192
Zumba for 'Boomers' - Monday & Wednesday .......................... 660
Zumba for 'Boomers' - Saturday ............................................... 661
Food & Nutrition
Detoxification for a Healthier Body & Mind ................................ 205
It's the Perfect Time for Delicious Hearty Soups ....................... 200
Spring Cleaning Options the Tasty Way ................................... 201
Spring With Fresh Vibrant Greens & Seasonal Vegetables ...... 202
Health
Advance Care Planning Workshop ........................................... 221
Aging Gracefully ........................................................................ 698
All About Eyes: What Seniors Should Know ..................... 213/682
Balance and Mobility: Advanced ............................................... 675
Balance and Mobility: Beginning ............................................... 674
Beyond Blood Thinners: New Treatments in AFib .................... 223
Care for the Caregiver .............................................................. 683
Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease: What's the Link? ........ 692
Dietary Supplements: The Good, the Bad and the Unproven .. 699
E-Motion: What is Your Body Telling You? .............................. 222
Fall Prevention ......................................................................... 701
Fear of Falling: Taking Steps to Prevent Falls.......................... 677
Good Nutrition for Arthritis ........................................................ 696
Grief 101: Surviving Life After Loss .......................................... 676
H.E.L.P. Hearing Education & Listening ................................... 681
Healthy Habits for Adults:
Eat Your Fruits and Veggies ............................................. 995
Fiber ... Something to Chew On .................... 900/996/997/998
Salt, Sugar, Fat…Oh My ...................................... 902/992/993
Healthy Hearts at Every Age .................................................... 224
Heart Disease in Simple Terms ................................................ 695
How the Computer Affects Your Health and Brain ................... 691
How to Lose Weight After 40.................................................... 687
Immunizations: the Good, the Bad, the Future ......................... 680
Keeping Your Wits: Why Brain Function Declines
and Ten Ways to Prevent It ............................................... 214
Latest Advances in Robotic Surgery ........................................ 228
Learn About Chinese Facial and Tongue Diagnosis ............... 216
Leg Pain ................................................................................... 697
Live Better Electrically: What's New in Cardiac Care ............... 225
Lose Weight and Be Healthier Using........................................ 208
Meditation for Health & Stress Reduction................................. 678
My Feet are Killing Me! - Common Disorders........................... 229
Normal Aging vs Not Normal Aging .......................................... 679
Ovarian Cancer: No Longer a Silent Killer................................ 212
Pinched Nerve, Sciatica and Low Back Pain............................ 684
Power of Hypnosis ................................................................... 226
Pure Essential Oils For Digestive And Respiratory Health ....... 220
Seven Laws of Nature and Healing .......................................... 688
Ten Health Goofs that Could Shorten Your Life ....................... 209
Ten Steps to Avoid Cancer ...................................................... 685
Talking with Your Aging Parent About Driving.......................... 686
Treating the Cervical Spine ...................................................... 227
True Mediterranean Diet .......................................................... 690
Varicose Vein Treatment & Screening ................................ 693/694
Palliative Care and Hospice Care ............................................ 210
What to Expect When A Parent Has Dementia ........................ 700
Whys and Wherefores of Milling and Fermenting Grain ........... 689
Youthful Skin At Any Age ......................................................... 217
19th Century American Popular Culture ...................................
A Meditation Workshop ............................................................
Alaska, The Last Frontier .........................................................
American Folk Tale ..................................................................
An Update on the Middle East Crisis ........................................
Arguments For and Against the Existence of God ...................
Art and Mastery of Living..........................................................
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Art: An American Journey ......................................................... 288
Battle of Britain.......................................................................... 266
Battle of Chancellorsville ........................................................... 289
Battle of San Pasqual: Kearny's Blunder .................................. 719
Bird Migration: Marvels, Myths, and Mysteries.......................... 243
Blood, Water and Redemption .................................................. 292
Can We Trust the Gospels ........................................................ 708
Celtic Tales: Love, War and Much More ................................... 284
Chinese Religions ..................................................................... 269
Church History .......................................................................... 709
Cortez and the Aztec Empire: How Did He Conquer? .............. 257
Current Events: January-April ................................................... 234
Demure & Defiant: San Diego’s Historic Women ...................... 273
Doris Day: 'Que Sera Sera!' ...................................................... 277
Ecstatic Poetry -- The Voice of God .......................................... 298
El Camino Real: California’s Mission Road ............................... 247
Life and Music of Duke Ellington ............................................... 275
Evolution of Psychotherapy: The History of Mental Cures ........ 294
Expressionism: Artists and the World They Create ................... 305
Fascinating Facts About Our Presidents ................................... 252
Final Inning ............................................................................... 268
Ghosts of the Little Bighorn ....................................................... 295
Great Schism: Eastern and Western Christianity in 1054 ......... 306
Hollywood and the World War II Homefront .............................. 712
Images and Stories of Southeast Asia ...................................... 720
Is the Old Testament Reliable? ................................................. 707
Jesus and the Gospel of Thomas ............................................. 303
Jewels in America’s Natural Crown – Three National Parks ..... 724
Jewish Heritage of Amsterdam ................................................. 254
Land of Israel in the Bible and Beyond ..................................... 276
Legends & Heroes: They Followed God's Calling ..................... 722
Letting Go of Worry and Fear.................................................... 296
Living Forever ........................................................................... 258
Living Will: The Legacy Of William Shakespeare ...................... 308
Major Collectors and Collections of the World .......................... 723
Manet and Morisot .................................................................... 248
Mary Tyler Moore: 'Turning The World On With Her Smile!' ..... 265
MGM Musicals, The 1950's....................................................... 713
MOPA: Defining Moments Through the Lens ........................... 287
Mozart: The Boy Wonder .......................................................... 244
Music and Art ............................................................................ 714
Music and History of 1812......................................................... 300
Music of the Planets .................................................................. 261
Nature of Love .......................................................................... 260
New Amusements 1880-1915 ................................................... 280
An 800-mile Walk to Discover California's Missions ................. 256
Outdoors in San Diego .............................................................. 710
Philosophy of History ................................................................ 290
Practical Spirituality: Designing a Spiritual Life ......................... 251
Rapid Rise of ISIS in Iraq, Syria and Beyond............................ 291
Resilience of Refugees: A Story of the Hmong ........................ 718
Rise of Civilization I -- The Neolithic Revolution........................ 274
Rise of Civilization II – The Urban Revolution .......................... 278
Say It Like Shakespeare: The Bard's Timeless Tips ........... 283/711
Science and Religion (Christianity)........................................... 285
Searching for Utopia................................................................. 241
Several Views of Creation ........................................................ 706
Shirley MacLaine: 'Out of This World!'...................................... 297
Silk Road .................................................................................. 270
Stories Shakespeare Stole ....................................................... 301
A Family's Survival in France During WWII .............................. 262
Traveling Light and Easy .......................................................... 267
Van Gogh's Sunflowers ............................................................ 293
Water-Wise Gardening in a Mediterranean Climate ................. 721
Ways of St. James ................................................................... 242
Why Religion? .......................................................................... 281
Witness to Gettysburg .............................................................. 715
Women in Art: The Self Portrait ................................................ 717
Language & Literature
Advanced French .....................................................................
Advanced Spanish ...................................................................
Basic Spanish I.........................................................................
Basic Spanish II........................................................................
Beginning Arabic ......................................................................
Beginning French .....................................................................
Beginning Spanish ...................................................................
Creative Writing ........................................................................
Intermediate Conversational French ........................................
Intermediate French .................................................................
Intermediate Poetry Workshop .................................................
Intermediate Spanish ...............................................................
Introduction to Creative Writing ................................................
Italian for Conversation ............................................................
Italian for Travelers I.................................................................
OASIS Book Club .....................................................................
Reading French ........................................................................
Rendezvous with Books ...........................................................
The OASIS “Whodunit” Book Club ...........................................
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Personal Development & Enrichment
AARP Smart Driver Course ......................................................
AARP Smart Driver Course: Renewal ......................................
Decoding the Hidden
Messages of Your Dreams ................................................
Changeable Destiny Karma .....................................................
Conscious Aging Workshop .....................................................
Creative Writing ........................................................................
Date Night: Look and Feel Your Best .......................................
De-Clutter Your Life: Where and How to Get Started...............
Discover Your Blueprint for Success ........................................
Encore Career: Is Entrepreneurship the Answer? ....................
Escaping Junk Mail, Telemarketing & Spam ............................
Essential Oils & Aromatherapy .................................................
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Essential Oils: Make and Take.................................................. 733
Freebies and Fabulous Finds.................................................... 737
From Stressed to Feeling Your Best ......................................... 735
Grief Support Group .................................................................. 336
Hidden in Plain Sight: Secret Life in Your Garden .................... 353
How to Achieve an 'Out of Body' Experience ............................ 744
How to See Miracles, Spirit Signs & Divine Interventions ......... 358
I’m Not Done Yet … More To Come ......................................... 357
Instant Karma............................................................................ 741
Intro to the Enneagram ............................................................. 356
Law of Attraction: Manifest Now!............................................... 345
Learn Your Personality Type..................................................... 734
Life After 50............................................................................... 347
Living to Be 100 Isn't for Sissies ............................................... 348
Men's Room .............................................................................. 337
Mysteries of the Mind ................................................................ 740
Natural Makeup Made Easy! ..................................................... 342
Power of Positive Thinking: Yes You Can................................. 355
Rethinking Your Skin Care Routine .......................................... 341
Ripe Destiny Karma .................................................................. 743
Self-Defense for Seniors, Parts 1 & 2 ....................................... 731
Signs From Deceased Loved Ones In Spirit ............................. 354
Understanding & Utilizing the Powers of the Mind .................... 349
Unravel Travel: 50 Ways to Reduce Stress ............................. 351
Women's Issues Discussion Group........................................... 338
Your Life, Your Legacy: Cemetery & Funeral 101..................... 730
Off Site Adventures
MOPA: Museum Tour...............................................................
SDGE's Energy Innovation Center Tour...................................
Time for Tea .............................................................................
Canine Companions for Independence ....................................
Tecolote Canyon Walking Tour ................................................
California Center for the Arts ....................................................
Oceanside Museum of Art Docent Tour ...................................
Palomar College Planetarium ...................................................
From Terminal to Tarmac - Tour San Diego's Airport...............
Mingei International Museum Docent Tour...............................
MOPA: Tour of 'Flor Garduño -Trilogía' ....................................
California Women's Chorus 2016 Convention ..........................
Single Day Tours
Road to California Quilt Show in Ontario ..................................
Grammy Museum: Ravi Shankar & Frank Sinatra ...................
Craft Beer on Tap with Lunch...................................................
NEW Broad Museum & San Antonio Winery............................
Anza Borrego Desert with Casa del Zorro Lunch .....................
Sunnylands Annenberg Estate .................................................
Reagan Library in Simi Valley – Vatican Splendors .................
Book of Mormon at Segerstrom Hall – Costa Mesa .................
L.A. Times Festival of Books, USC Campus ............................
Getty Villa in Malibu - MOSAICS ..............................................
Ramona Pageant in Hemet with BBQ Lunch ...........................
Theatre & Music
Acting Workshop ....................................................................... 363
Acting Workshop: Showcase Performance ............................... 364
All That Jazz ............................................................................. 752
Blues from Muddy Waters to Stevie Ray Vaughn ..................... 754
Broadway Musicals ................................................................... 756
Celtic Sing A-Long: Music for St. Patrick’s Day......................... 367
COME AS YOU ARE (Hasta La Vista) (Belgium, 2011) ........... 378
Explosive Time of Rock & Roll .................................................. 751
Film on the Fringe: I'LL SEE YOU IN MY DREAMS (2015) ...... 376
Film on the Fringe: JIMMY'S HALL (2014)................................ 374
Film on the Fringe: MR. HOLMES (2015) ................................. 373
Film on the Fringe: THE CONVERSATION (1974) ................... 377
Many-Strings Concert: Celtic Music .......................................... 366
Meditation and Music ................................................................ 370
OASIS Slow Jam: Celtic Music for the Folk Musician ............... 365
Oscar® Time with Academy Member Andy Friedenberg .......... 372
Progressive Jazz ....................................................................... 753
Songs of the Civil War with Trails and Rails.............................. 371
THE KING OF MASKS (Hong Kong, 1996) .............................. 375
The Reel Story Behind the Classic Movies ............................... 755
World of Percussion .................................................................. 369
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Extended Tours
Mexico Spa Trip .......................................................................
Great Lakes Adventure ............................................................
Sedona & the Grand Canyon ...................................................
Heritage of America..................................................................
Oregon Trails with Rose Festival..............................................
Canadian Rockies and Glacier National Park ..........................
Scandinavian Highlights ...........................................................
Alpine Swiss Villages ...............................................................
Mystery Fun Tour for 1st Timers ..............................................
Canyon Country .......................................................................
Danube River AFC Charter Cruise ...........................................
San Francisco, Reno and Lake Tahoe .....................................
Upstate New York and Hudson River Valley ............................
New York City Escape..............................................................
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Ambassadors
There are many ways to help us grow: volunteer by staffing an OASIS table at a
community fair, distribute catalogs to your local library or give one to a friend or
neighbor. We can use your helping hand!
Center Volunteers
When you become a volunteer at the Escondido or Mission Valley OASIS center,
you give back to the organization while helping your fellow members. OASIS center
volunteers are vital to our operations. You’ll greet members, assist with member and
class registration, answer questions and generally make the center a cheerful and
welcoming place!
Children in San Diego County need more exercise and to learn healthier eating choices.
Join a CATCH Healthy Habits volunteer team and enjoy the fun of making that happen.
The CATCH Healthy Habits program connects adults age 50+ with kids in grades K-5
using a hands-on, evidence-based curriculum. The typical volunteer commitment is for 1
hour a week for an 8 week period. Training and all materials are provided.
For more information, please contact Erica at [email protected].
Intergenerational Tutors
Volunteers in our tutoring program help children in grades K-4 build reading skills, selfesteem and positive attitudes toward learning. Training and materials are provided; you
provide enthusiasm, patience and compassion. Your role as a tutor is that of a friend and
a role model. No teaching experience is needed. To register for one of the trainings or
for more information, please email one of the coordinators below.
New Volunteer Trainings:
Escondido, Vista, Encinitas,
Temecula:
1/14, 2/25 & 2/26, 10:00-1:00
Mission Valley, La Mesa, Chula Vista,
El Cajon:
1/20 & 1/21, 1:00-4:00
Other training will be conducted as requested
Coordinator: John Dunnicliff, [email protected]
Ramona:
1/7, 2:00-4:00
Coordinator: Lyn Hardy
[email protected]
Poway/Rancho Bernardo:
Training will be conducted as requested
Coordinator: Jane Radatz
[email protected]
Instructors
We are always looking for dynamic lecturers with various professional backgrounds.
Travel Desk
Enjoy all the excitement of a travel agency as a travel program volunteer! Meet and
greet potential OASIS travelers as you explain the upcoming trips. You’ll work with
members both in person and on the phone, disseminate information, complete appropriate
paperwork and make friendly reminder calls prior to trip departure. You may also
contribute as an escort and trip planner.
The OASIS Institute
Serving San Diego County
1702 Camino del Rio North
Third Floor
San Diego, CA 92108
NON-PROFIT ORG
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PAID
SAN DIEGO, CA
HAICHRIS INC.
We are lucky to have a few generous supporters who believe in our
mission. Please join the Legacy Circle to ensure that San Diego
OASIS is strong today and in the future.
Glenn Walker
Making a legacy gift is easy. We will gladly work with you and your
estate planning attorney or financial advisor. By including San Diego
OASIS in your will, you can meet the needs of your loved ones,
realize the most efficient tax strategy, and leave a legacy of
supporting OASIS’ lifelong learning and intergenerational
community service.
Call Simona Valanciute at 619.881.6262 to learn more.
We would love to celebrate and recognize your legacy.
Pitt Warner
Kathryn & Miles Harvey
Wayne Yee & Family
Arleigh Yewchan
Cynthia Haney
Colette Michelle
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