Baldwin Hills Westside OASIS Summer 2016

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Baldwin Hills ● Westside OASIS
Learning and Volunteer Opportunities
Summer 2016
Sponsored by
National OASIS News
The OASIS Institute • Summer 2016
What does OASIS mean to you?
ASIS is many things to many people. Recently we
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asked people what OASIS means in their lives. Here
are a few responses to brighten your day. Thanks to
all who took the time to respond!
Oasis offers terrific opportunities to be involved in
the community, to learn, and to be challenged. It is a
joy to learn just for the sake of learning without the
pressure that most of us felt in college.
Vivien Steinberg, Maryland
For me, it smoothed the transition from work into
the retirement world -- keeping busy with presenting
programs, attending classes, volunteering in different
capacities, and making new friends who share my
enthusiasm for learning.
Mona Resnik, St. Louis
Oasis helps me stay connected, not only with people with similar interests but also with the younger
generation through Oasis Tutoring – a chance to give
back in some small way.
Mary Pickerell, Washington Metro
Uncertain about your
Medicare choices?
Help is here. The OASIS Institute has partnered
with My Medicare Matters, a free educational
service of the National Council on Aging, to make it
easier to get the most from your health coverage.
Visit MyMedicareMatters.org/oasis today and
take a Medicare QuickCheck™ for a free personalized report about your options, and expert
individual help to find the right plan for you.
It’s a place to learn
and meet new people in a
safe environment. Oasis
puts meaning and energy
into life. Love, love, love their day trips!
L.S., San Antonio
Oasis is a chance to get out and meet other people
who have the same interests, ideas and passions that
I do; a chance to be a student again!
Holly, Syracuse
I’ve been retired for six years. I miss the challenge
of developing things, but I am committed to lifelong
learning in multiple ways. OASIS helps me do that.
Lynn Edward Costlow, Albuquerque
Oasis is my fountain of youth. Every interest is
nourished by the wonderful variety of lectures,
classes, new friends and, of course, the fabulous
staff. A dear friend introduced me to Oasis. I’m
grateful every day that I listened!
Joan Ahlstrom, San Diego
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Just $10 a month!
Welcome to Oasis
Become a Pro Advocate
Become a
PRO
ADVOCATE
You
can help
PacificRegion
OASIS remain a
viable community
resource,offer increased
comprehensive programming,
expand to needed communities
and older adults by improving
outreach
activities,
and
strengthen its position as a
leader in older adult program
planning in Los Angeles.
Together, we can work to sustain
and enhance lifelong learning,
health, and civic engagement
opportunities for active older
adults in Los Angeles.
Visit us at: www.oasisnet.org
Just $10 a month!
Becoming a PRO ADVOCATE and setting up a recurring monthly gift is
quick and easy, and it allows you to spread your donations throughout
the year. Your gift is automatically deducted from a credit or debit card,
or through electronic funds transfer (EFT). And since we know Pacific
Region OASIS can count on you, we will not send you a Friends of OASIS
letter asking for your support – just updates on how your generosity is
making a difference.
To set up your recurring donation, visit us online at
http://www.oasisnet.org/Los-Angeles-CA/Donate
or call 323-291-3414.
It is that easy!
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Pacific Region
OASIS Staff
Stephanie L. Carter, MSW
Executive Director
[email protected]
Lynn Hindmon
Educational
Programs Manager
[email protected]
Kevin Proff, MSG
Health Education &
Outreach Manager
[email protected]
Nat Hutton, MBA
CATCH Healthy Habits
Program Coordinator
[email protected]
Onyika Lucero
Executive
Assistant
[email protected]
Pacific Region OASIS Open House & Registration
Bring a friend and join OASIS for Open House & Registration where we will have light
refreshments. A wonderful time of fellowship and fun!
Registration Schedule
Walk-in registration will be held from 10:00am – 2:00pm at the following locations:
Baldwin Hills OASIS
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
Westside OASIS
Thursday, May 5, 2016
The OASIS Summer Term is from May 9 – August 26, 2016
Early Online Registration
Starting April 28, 2016 at 10:00am through April 29, 2016 at 4:00pm
www.oasisnet.org/Los-Angeles-CA#
Regular online registration opens May 6, 2016 at 10:00am
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To Register, Please See Page 58.
Welcome to Oasis
Table of Contents
Pacific Region OASIS
Baldwin Hills • Westside
Table of Contents
OASIS Classes .......................................................................................8
Arts & Humanities ............................................................................ 8
Health & Fitness ............................................................................. 23
Technology .................................................................................... 37
Special Interest .............................................................................. 40
Volunteer Opportunities .................................................................. 44
Day Trip & Overnight Excursions ...................................................... 46
Registration Procedures ................................................................... 56
New Member Form ........................................................................ 58
Class Suggestions Survey ................................................................ 59
LOOK for our NEW CLASSES with our logo
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Welcome!
About OASIS
OASIS is a national education organization dedicated to enriching the lives of mature adults. Offering
challenging programs in the arts, humanities, health, technology and volunteer services, OASIS creates
opportunities for people to continue their personal growth and serve their communities.
About Our Sponsors
The OASIS Institute was established in St. Louis in 1982. The Institute is the headquarters for the network
and is widely recognized as a leader in the field of productive aging. The OASIS network is located in 51
cities serving a membership of more than 350,000 mature adults.
The City of Los Angeles Department of Aging, the original sponsor of OASIS in Los Angeles, embraced
the vision of OASIS when, more than 25 years ago, it provided financial, technical and information support
critical to the founding of our program. OASIS is an excellent example of the city of Los Angeles’ support and
commitment to its older adult population.
OASIS is nationally sponsored by the Macy’s Foundation, BJC HealthCare, Anthem Foundation and the
AT&T Foundation.
Joining OASIS
You can join OASIS by completing the New Member Form on page # 58. You can also join in person at
one of our OASIS centers or online at www.oasisnet.org. There is no membership fee. OASIS is open to all
people 50 years of age and older regardless of income, sex, race, religion or background.
Fees
There is no charge to join OASIS. There is a fee for some courses. Fees are due at the time of registration.
Disclaimer
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.
Our Summer Term & Hours
Our Summer term is from May 9 – August 26, 2016
Baldwin Hills and Westside Centers are open: Monday – Friday, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Our Center Locations:
Baldwin Hills OASIS
4005 Crenshaw Blvd.
Macy’s 3rd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90008
Tel: 323.291.3414
Fax: 323.299.7964
Westside OASIS
10730 W. Pico Blvd.
Macy’s 3rd Floor
Tel: 310.446.8053
Fax: 310.446.9473
Please note – we have ONE mailing address, please do not send correspondence to the center addresses.
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Our Mailing Address:
3818 Crenshaw Blvd., #A-923
A Note From
Dear OASIS Members and Friends,
our Director
“This Spring is better than the last. No point in dwelling in the past.
Each new season is there for a reason. Life keeps changing, just keep rearranging”.
- Patricia Walter
Pacific Region OASIS continues to bloom each term. I am delighted by the hard
work and efforts of our staff and Program and Travel committees to consistently
identify innovative and exciting classes, activities, and trips. Please be sure to sign up
for these new classes offered this Spring/Summer: The History of Fashion, Second Time Around: Grand
Parenting, Men’s Strength and Stretch, Let Go & Dance, and Protecting Your Legacy: Estate Planning.
On Friday May 13, 2016 we will host a Bring a Friend - OASIS Open House. This will be an opportunity
to invite the community, potential members, and other stakeholders to introduce them to OASIS. I would
like to encourage each and every member to invite your neighbors, friends, family members, and others
who could benefit from what OASIS offers. Our goal is to continually outreach to more participants and
increase our visibility in the community. We hope this event will be another positive step in this direction.
Are you an advocate of Pacific Region OASIS? Well, let’s make it official! This Spring, we are launching
our new PRO ADVOCATE monthly giving program. Becoming a PRO ADVOCATE is public
confirmation you support OASIS, older adults, and are a partner with us in promoting and outreaching
to more participants to improve their health and well-being. You will join a special group of people
contributing each month to assist us in providing quality programming and supporting healthy aging.
Soon, you will be receiving more detailed information in the mail explaining how to sign up and why this
is so important to the older adult community in Los Angeles.
A special thank you is extended to our Intergenerational Tutors and CATCH Healthy Habits volunteers.
Because of your dedication, Pacific Region OASIS continues to be a national model of program success!
And to our center volunteers, you are amazing. You are the first face many see when they visit the OASIS
centers. It is because of your genuine kindness and professionalism, members keep coming back. Thank
you so much!
I see trees of green, red roses too. I see them bloom for me and you
And I think to myself. What a wonderful world
- Louis Armstrong
Have a wonderful Spring/Summer term at OASIS!
Best,
Stephanie L. Carter, MSW
Executive Director
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Arts & Humanities
Discover life after 50
OASIS Actor’s Studio
Discover the Actor within through scene study,
poetry, movement, improvisation and voice. Creative
Dramatics is a fun-filled, authentic exploration into
the basic tools of Acting taught on site at the historical
Leimert Park Vision Theatre by professional Actor
and Teaching Artist, Ursaline Bryant. Come join us
and learn to tap into a greater self-expression through
theatre performance and technique.
OASIS Actor’s Studio
600B2
Ursaline Bryant, Actress & Writer
Friday Jun 3 - Jul 22 10:15 - 12:15
Fee: $50
8 sessions Vision Theatre
The Vision Theater is located at 3341 West 43rd Street
and Degnan Avenue.
OASIS Chorale
Have you ever wanted to try your hand (or tongue) at
singing? Look no further! Join the OASIS Chorale and
have an opportunity to let your inner performer shine!
Even if you have no prior experience, you are welcome
to be a part of this wonderful group. Singing is also
shown to have great benefits for living a long, healthy
life!
OASIS Chorale
601B2
Eddie Kendrix
Monday Jun 6 - Aug 1 11:30 - 12:30
No class July 4
Fee: $32
8 sessions Baldwin Hills Great Hall
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Ursaline Bryant
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Ursaline Bryant is a Creative, Performing, and
Teaching Artist with an emphasis on Theatre Arts.
She has over 30 years of experience, as well
as training with the Negro Ensemble Company,
Actors Fund of America, and master class
learning with Lynn Redgrave, Sally Kirkland, and
more. Ursaline has taught Creative Dramatics,
Theatre Principles & Etiquette, and Scene Study
for the LAUSD, LA Cultural Affairs Departments,
and local arts centers. Presently, Ursaline
manages the Leimert Park Vision Theatre while
writing scripts, performing, and directing at the
Reader’s Theater.
Adventures in Art History
Fall in love with art history! Art history is an open subject
available to everyone with an interest in looking at,
thinking about, and understanding the visual arts. Jack
King returns to continue your art adventure where you
will meet some of the most famous people in the world.
Jack’s energy, enthusiasm and extensive knowledge
of art and artists have made his class one of our most
popular offerings. If you want a fun, challenging, high
energy experience, do not miss this class. Warning: This
class will fill quickly!
700W2
Jack King
Tuesday May 17 - Jun 7 1:15 - 2:45
Fee: $40
4 sessions Westside Pavilion Room 1
701W2
Jack King
Tuesday Jul 12 - Aug 2 1:15 - 2:45
Fee: $40
What Matters to Me
Be a part of the discussion in your community! Groups
like ‘What Matters to Me’ can be the source of great
ideas that lead to change in your neighborhood, city,
and possibly more. This series will provide different
community resources and host various guest speakers
chosen by the participants. Coffee and refreshments
included at each session.
Session Dates: May 13, June 10, July 8, & August 5.
What Matters to Me
602B2
Verna Bailey, Facilitator
Friday May 13 - Aug 5 10:30 - 12:30
Fee: $24
4 sessions Baldwin Hills
Contemporary Issues
Do you have an opinion you want to share, or an
issue you think needs to be discussed? This group
is perfect for you! Contemporary Issues is a weekly
discussion group that will identify, debate and analyze
current events and their place within politics, culture,
history, media, race and other frameworks. Students
are encouraged to come each week with topics and
issues to share and contribute to a lively, ongoing
conversation about their local community and the state
of the country.
Contemporary Issues
603B2
Erin Aubry Kaplan, Journalist
Wednesday May 25 - Jun 29 11:00 - 12:00
Fee: $25
6 sessions Baldwin Hills Banneker
Contemporary Issues
604B2
Erin Aubry Kaplan, Journalist
Wednesday Jul 6 - Aug 10 11:00 - 12:00
Fee: $25
6 sessions Baldwin Hills Banneker
Current Events Discussion
The presidential election is right around the corner, and
there is no better time to get involved in a discussion
about what’s going on in politics and the world. If you’d
like to add your opinion to the mix, or learn about the
various sides to each issue, this is the place to be! Join
renowned political analyst Earl Ofari Hutchinson for
a stimulating, informative and interactive discussion
about current events. Come ready to ask questions,
offer your perspective and hear other points of view.
Arts & Humanities
Beginner’s Genealogy Workshop
Have you ever questioned your ancestry? Are you
interested in learning more about your family history
but do not know where and how to begin searching?
Are your children or grandchildren curious about
their roots and come to you with questions which are
sometimes unanswered? If the answer is yes to any of
these questions, then this class is definitely for you.
Participants will be amazed at what they can discover
about their familial roots. Join Charles Miegs, Jr.
as he helps participants get started on their search.
Participants will learn what about web resources, how
to search libraries, and other state/county records as
far back as the 1800s. This exciting workshop includes
a visit to the Mormon’s Family History Library in
West Los Angeles for a tour and training on their
genealogy records search system. Participants will also
be introduced to the use of microfilm and microfiche
records to research their genealogy from the Family
History Library in Salt Lake City. Let’s discover
together. Who knows what you will find!
Beginner’s Genealogy Workshop
605B2
Charles G. Meigs, Jr.
Tuesday May 24 - Jun 14 10:30 - 12:00
Fee: $30 4 sessions Baldwin Hills Banneker Room
Current Events Discussion
702W2
Earl Ofari Hutchinson, Political Analyst
Tuesday Jun 7 - Jul 26 10:15 - 11:15
Fee: $45
Earl Ofari Hutchinson
Earl Ofari Hutchinson is an author and political
analyst. He is a frequent political commentator
on MSNBC and a weekly co-host of the Al
Sharpton Show on American Urban Radio
Network. He is the author of How Obama
Governed: The Year of Crisis and Challenge. He
is an associate editor of New America Media.
He is the host of the weekly Hutchinson Report
on KPFK-Radio and the Pacifica Network. Huffington Post
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Arts & Humanities
Intermediate/Advanced Genealogy
Workshop
This workshop is for the intermediate/advanced
genealogy researcher. If you completed the Beginner’s
Genealogy workshop and/or have practical genealogy
research experience, you are ready to elevate your
search skills. Participants will learn how to apply their
basic genealogy search skills to a more advanced search
process; discovering more in depth family history. This
workshop includes a visit to the Family History Library
in West Los Angeles, a review of resources available on
the web, and how to access microfilm and microfiche
records available from the Family History Library in
Salt Lake City. *Please read the Beginner’s Genealogy
course description to ensure you are prepared for this
course. This is not a class for beginners.
Each student must bring a copy of their Pedigree Chart,
a copy of a U.S. Census containing an ancestor from the
1870, 1880 or 1900 U.S. Census, and a copy of a Family
Group Chart containing an ancestor. These documents
will be collected by the Instructor.
Intermediate/Advanced Genealogy
Workshop703W2
Tuesday Jun 28 - Jul 19 10:30 - 12:00
Charles Meigs was born in Arkansas during
WWII, and moved to South Central Los Angeles
when he received his degree in Engineering
from UCLA. After a long career in the aerospace
industry, Charles developed an interest in his
family history and began doing research in
1990. In a few short years, he began conducting
workshops on African and Native American
genealogy at the Family History Library of Los
Angeles. Charles has been a featured speaker
at several genealogical and historical societies
across Southern California.
Fashion of the Victorian Era - I Want
a Victorian Costume!
So, you want a Victorian Costume, do you?
Easier said than done. This era of fashion was known
for its extravagance, for both men and women. Join
Shon Le Blanc, owner of Valentino’s Costumes and
lecturer on fashion in history as we explore just what
constitutes a ‘Victorian costume,’ and all the different
styles that encompasses. This class will examine the 62
years, 4 fashion progressions and 9 silhouette changes
that make up the Victorian era (1839-1901). We will
sample men’s and women’s clothing and accessories
from day wear to the ballroom.
Fashion of the Victorian Era - I Want a Victorian
Costume!606B2
Shon Le Blanc, Fashion Historian
Monday Jun 13 1:30 - 3:30
Fee: $20
Baldwin Hills Banneker Room
Fashion of the Victorian Era - I Want a Victorian
Costume!704W2
Thursday Jun 23 1:30 - 3:30
Fee: $20
Westside Pavilion Room 1
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Arts & Humanities
Clothing of the Home Front - Fashion
of World War II
In periods of war, fashion trends traditionally
have had to acquiesce to the needs of supporting troops.
This holds true during World War II, when civilians
gave up materials like cotton, silk, copper, and more
for the war effort. Yet interestingly unique styles
in fashion still managed to emerge. This class will
examine how WWII affected the look of clothing
during the war years, and the creative way people
came up to combat it.
Clothing of the Home Front - Fashion of
World War II
607B2
Monday Aug 1 1:30 - 3:30
Fee: $20
Clothing of the Home Front - Fashion of World
War II
705W2
Thursday Jul 28 1:30 - 3:30
Fee: $20
What Were They Thinking?! Styles
of the 1970’s
While the 1970’s may not be so long ago,
some of the fashion styles of the period still feel out of
this world. Join us as we take a look at an era of trends
that changed the landscape of clothing. A decade of
polyester, bell bottom, fringe, Disco... So much wrong,
it had to be right!
What Were They Thinking?!
Styles of the 1970’s
608B2
Monday Aug 15 1:30 - 3:30
Fee: $20
What Were They Thinking?!
Styles of the 1970’s
706W2
Thursday Aug 18 1:30 - 3:30
Fee: $20
The Echo Park Senior Center
has launched!
In partnership with the City of Los Angeles, Department
of Aging and under the administration of St. Barnabas,
Pacific Region OASIS will collaborate to offer
OASIS programming for older adults. This brand
new Senior Center will be open Monday - Friday,
8am - 4pm and offers a daily lunch program and full
service older adult programming planning designed
to keep seniors active, healthy, and engaged.
Pacific Region OASIS will offer an exciting
array of health information and exercise and lifelong learning classes aimed at encouraging greater
mobility, increasing knowledge of health management,
and increasing social engagement. Intergenerational
programming will be offered as participants will
have the opportunity to volunteer as K-5 tutors
and CATCH Healthy Habits volunteers; a
nationally recognized program designed to increase
healthy living habits for children. OASIS coordinated
programming is designed to meet the interests of
participants through a holistic model specifically
planned to promote healthy aging in older adults.
If you have friends or family members who reside in
this community, please refer them to the Echo Park
Senior Center, located at the Sandra Cisneros
Learning Academy Campus. We are excited to be a
part of this collaboration.
For more information about the
Echo Park Senior Center
please call: (213) 413-0508
Located at:
1021 North Alvarado Street
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Arts & Humanities
Book Club
OASIS Book Club
During the winter term we discovered an anthology
that resonated well with the Book Club members. It
contained stories written by women of African, Asian,
Hispanic, Native American, and Jewish background
and presented a rendering of the human experience
generally not treated with depth, complexity, and
intimacy. The editor, Wendy Martin, has produced a
sequel that portrays women’s experiences in the final
decades of the twentieth century and the beginning of
the twenty-first. It will be the source for our abridged
summer term of four weeks. The title is “More Stories
We Tell: The Best Contemporary Short Stories by North
American Women.” Once again our reading adventure
should be an engrossing and satisfying trip.
Class fee includes the book. You may pick up your book
prior to the first session.
OASIS Book Club
707W2
Marie Johnson, Ph.D., Moderator
Monday Jun 6 - Jun 27 1:00 - 2:30
Fee: $25
OASIS Book Club without book
Please note - Class fee doesn’t include the book. You
must bring your own book or purchase one from OASIS.
OASIS Book Club without book
708W2
Marie Johnson, Ph.D., Moderator
Monday Jun 6 - Jun 27 1:00 - 2:30
Fee: $15
Marie Johnson
With a Doctorate in Education & Psychology,
her skills gained from a deep academic and
professional background have been instrumental
in facilitating discussions for these classes.
OASIS Book Club Series
For the summer term, a ‘Literary Melange’ will be
the theme of our reading series at Baldwin Hills. You
will be introduced to a mixture of genders, cultural
backgrounds, and settings. We hope that you will join
us as we embark upon another exciting and challenging
reading adventure.
You will need to obtain your own book and read each
one prior to attending the corresponding section. You
may register for an individual session or sign up for the
package.
Thursday, May 19: ‘Purple Hibiscus’
Thursday, June 2: ‘Everything I never Told You’
Thursday, June 16: ‘A Lesson Before Dying’
Note: The June 16 session will last to 1:00 for the class
wrap-up.
OASIS Book Club Series
609B2
Facilitators: Marie L. Johnson, Yvonne Hutchinson,
Shirley Lockley
Thursday May 19 - Jun 16 10:30 - 12:00
Fee: $15
3 sessions Baldwin Hills Annex
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Book Club - Purple Hibiscus: A Novel
Fifteen-year-old Kambili and her older brother Jaja
lead a privileged life in Enugu, Nigeria. They live in
a beautiful house, with a caring family, and attend
an exclusive missionary school. They’re completely
shielded from the troubles of the world. Yet, things
are less perfect than they appear. Although Papa is
generous and well-respected, he is fanatically religious
and tyrannical at home – a home that is silent and
suffocating. As the country begins to fall apart under
a military coup, Kambili and Jaja are sent to their aunt,
a university professor outside the city, where they
discover a life beyond the confines of their father’s
authority. When they return home, tensions within the
family escalate, and Kambili must find the strength to
keep her loved ones together.
Book Club - Purple Hibiscus: A Novel
610B2
Marie Johnson, PhD Facilitator
Thursday May 19 10:30 - 12:00
Fee: $6
Baldwin Hills Annex
Book Club - Everything I Never Told You
Lydia is dead. But they don’t know this yet... So begins
the story of this debut novel, about a Chinese American
family living in 1970’s small-town Ohio. Lydia is the
favorite child of Marilyn and James Lee; their middle
daughter, a girl who inherited her mother’s bright blue
eyes and her father’s jet-black hair. Her parents have
determined that Lydia will fulfill the dreams they were
unable to pursue. When Lydia’s body is found in the
local lake, the delicate balancing act that has been
keeping the Lee family together tumbles into chaos,
forcing them to confront the long-kept secrets that
have been slowly pulling them apart. A story of family,
history, and the meaning of home.
Book Club - Everything I Never Told You 611B2
Shirley Lockley, Facilitator
Thursday Jun 2 10:30 - 12:00
Fee: $6
Baldwin Hills Annex
Arts & Humanities
Book Club
Book Club - A Lesson Before Dying
A Lesson Before Dying, set in a small Cajun community
in the late 1940’s. Jefferson, a young black man, is an
unwitting party to a liquor store shootout in which three
men are killed. As the only survivor, he is convicted of
murder and sentenced to death. Grant Wiggins, who
left his hometown for the university, has returned to
the plantation school to teach. When he struggles with
his decision whether to stay or escape to another state,
his aunt and Jefferson’s grandmother persuade him to
visit Jefferson in his cell and impart his learning and
his pride to Jefferson before his death. In the end, the
two men forge a bond as they both come to understand
the simple heroism of resisting – and defying – the
expected.
Note: This class will last until 1:00PM for the Book
Club wrap-up.
Book Club - A Lesson Before Dying
612B2
Yvonne Hutchinson, Facilitator
Thursday Jun 16 10:30 - 1:00
Fee: $6
Baldwin Hills Annex
Yvonne Hutchinson
Yvonne Divans-Hutchinson, a retired middle
and high school English teacher of fortythree years in LAUSD, has a B.A. from Cal
State University, Long Beach, and a Master’s
in education from Redlands University. A
nationally renown educator and mentor in the
field of critical reading and writing instruction,
she is a former adjunct professor in Claremont
College’s Graduate School of Education and
UCLA Extension TEACH LA credential program.
Throughout her career, she has conducted
workshops for LAUSD and served as a presenter
and consultant for the UCLA Writing Project.
Ms. Hutchinson, who has been the recipient
of numerous awards for outstanding teaching,
is proudest of having earned National Board
Certification, which is the highest level of
endorsement a classroom teacher can achieve.
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Arts & Humanities
Foreign Language
Conversational French
Parles, Parlons, Parlez!
Here’s the opportunity for participants
in Intermediate to Advanced French to engage in
meaningful and challenging conversation in one of the
world’s most widely spoken languages. Topics, some
of which will be chosen by students, include:
Intermediate Spanish
Enhance your ability to speak basic conversational
Spanish in a small classroom setting. Participants
should have completed a beginners class, or have some
basic knowledge of the Spanish language.
Intermediate Spanish
615B2
Erma Bell
Wednesday May 18 - Jul 27 10:15 - 12:15
No class June 1
Fee: $60
- Preparing to travel to francophone regions of the
world
- Discussing Music & Films
- Debating Current Events
Discrete concepts of grammar will be reviewed, as
needed, but will not be our focus. This is an opportunity
to USE what you’ve learned, while expanding
vocabulary unique to each topic.
613B2
Davilla T. Davis
Tuesday May 10 - May 31 12:30 - 2:30
Fee: $40
709W2
Davilla T. Davis
Thursday May 12 - Jun 2 12:30 - 2:30
Fee: $40
Beginning Spanish
Vamos a Aprender!
Learn to speak basic conversational Spanish in a small
classroom setting. Now is your chance to become
bilingual.
Beginning Spanish
614B2
Erma Bell
Monday May 16 - Aug 1 10:15 - 12:15
No class May 30, July 4
Fee: $60
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Poetry Workshop: More Maxin Kumin
Pulitzer Prize winning poet, Maxine Kumin deserves
more than one glance. Continuing with the momentum
of our winter workshop, we will read more of her
work and use it as a jumping off point for you to write
your own poems. Know you are welcome to join us
no matter what your experience with poetry or this
poet is. In a supportive environment there will be
discussion to deepen your understanding of language,
and exercises to enhance your imagination and writing
skills. Maxine Kumin broke new ground for writers.
Join us to discover more of yourself, and others, with
her poems and yours.
Poetry Workshop: More Maxin Kumin 710W2
Deborah Clayton
Tuesday May 17 - Jun 21 10:30 - 12:30
Fee: $36
Poetry Workshop: Summertime Rhyme
Oh the lazy, crazy days of summer...from the time we
were children rhyme has had an enchanting hold on
us. Did you know there are many types of rhyme, all
of which contribute to the language music in metered
and free verse poetry. In this workshop we will read
and discuss together poems which exemplify varieties
of this musical device, while having fun as you learn
to enhance your own writing and imagination. Using
your mind creatively is good for your brain and spirit.
Let your inner poet be nourished and flourish. All
writing levels welcome.
Poetry Workshop: Summertime Rhyme 711W2
Deborah Clayton
Tuesday Jun 28 - Aug 2 10:30 - 12:30
Fee: $36
Arts & Humanities
Deborah Clayton
Masters Degree in Fine Art, Masters Degree
in Educational Psychology, M.F.C.C. license
(inactive). Before coming to OASIS I facilitated
a women’s poetry group at a senior center in
Hollywood; and as a therapist working with
survivors of abuse I created a writer’s group
and journal for the center I worked for. In the
past I have published poems, and participated
in writing workshops in the Los Angeles area,
and poetry readings. I have facilitated the
poetry workshop at the Westside OASIS for
over twenty years and am commited to helping
others access the power of language to heal,
transform and create with.
Edible Still Life
Learn basic drawing skills by creating a
colorful Still Life painting. There will be a variety of
fruits and vegetables available for you to arrange for
your artwork. Watercolor paper, pastels and a variety
of materials will be provided. Stay late and have a
healthy snack!
Edible Still Life
715W2
Rosanne Kleinerman, Artist and Art Educator
Monday May 23 1:00 - 2:00
Fee: $25
Edible Still Life
716W2
Rosanne Kleinerman, Artist and Art Educator
Monday Jun 6 3:00 - 4:00
Fee: $25
Rosanne Kleinerman
Los Angeles native Rosanne Kleinerman is
an artist and art educator. She teaches art to
children and adults at the Los Angeles County
Museum of Art and at various schools in Los
Angles County. She holds a degree from the
San Francisco Art Institute. Her mother Thelma
volunteered at OASIS for many years.
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Arts & Humanities
Crochet Workshop
Always wanted to learn the art of crochet? Or are you
already well practiced in the craft, and need a few
pointers for making your next big project? No matter
your proficiency, come and join this class to start or
finish your crochet handiwork! Crochet expert Maria
Hansen can help you with any project and any kind
of stitch or layout. You’ll be surprised at the kind of
goods you can make!
Crochet Workshop
717W2
Maria Hansen
Fee: $50
From Egypt to Greece: The Birth
and Early History of the Alphabet
The history of language has many interesting
twists and turns. There is constant change in what words
mean, how they are put together, and what it all sounds
like. The alphabet we use a prime example, stemming
from early cuneiform symbols and growing into a
deeply complex written language. Join Jason Price as
we explore the early stages of the alphabet we use is a
prime from the early hieroglyphics of the Egyptians to
the age before it was adapted as the basis of all written
Latin.
From Egypt to Greece: The Birth and
Early History of the Alphabet
713W2
Jason Price, UCLA
Monday Jun 20 12:15 - 1:45
Fee: $20
The Bible and Archaeology
The many books of the Bible refer to cities
and regions with bustling populations, living
their modern lives without considering what may lie in
the dirt beneath their feet. What can be uncovered about
the written word of the Bible? Does it lend credence or
criticism to the texts? Join us as we explore what has
been uncovered, where it was found, and how it all ties
into the history of Judeo-Christianity.
Exploring Los Angeles through
a Cultural Lens
Los Angeles, throughout its history, has
been a crossroads of many cultures. Come and enjoy
an interactive class where you will explore your
personal culture as an introduction to an investigation
of Los Angeles’ cultural heterogeneity. You will gain an
understanding of the factors that compose the cultural
salad bowl that is Los Angeles with a special focus on
Jewish immigration and culture.
The Bible and Archaeology
714W2
Jason Price, UCLA
Monday Jul 11 12:15 - 1:45
Fee: $20
Exploring Los Angeles
through a Cultural Lens
712W2
DeAnne Sobul, Ph.D.
Monday Jul 18 - Aug 15 1:30 - 3:00
Fee: $30
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Arts & Humanities
Film Appreciation
Film Screening: Porgy & Bess
Summer Cinema Series: The Career of
Sidney Poitier
Join OASIS this summer as we take a look at the
dynamic career of Sidney Poitier. Sir Poitier, born
February 20, 1927, is a world-renowned BahamianAmerican actor, film director, author and diplomat.
In 1964, Poitier became the first Bahamian and first
African-American to win an Academy Award for Best
Actor, for his role in Lilies of the Field. The significance
of these achievements was bolstered in 1967, when
he starred in three successful films, all of which dealt
with issues involving race and race relations: To
Sir, with Love; In the Heat of the Night; and Guess
Who’s Coming to Dinner, making him the top boxoffice star of that year. In 1999, the American Film
Institute named Poitier among the Greatest Male Stars
of classic Hollywood cinema, ranking 22nd on the list
of 25. After his film career, he served as ambassador
to Japan from the Bahamas. We will explore some
of his greatest cinematic roles. Join us today as we
enjoy a biographical lesson on one of the greatest
classical actors of Hollywood. Water and snacks will
be provided.
Friday, May 27: Porgy & Bess
Friday, June 17: To Sir, With Love
Friday, July 15: In the Heat of the Night
Friday, August 12: Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner
Summer Cinema Series: The Career
of Sidney Poitier
616B2
Elaine Cook
Friday May 27 - Aug 12 1:00 - 4:00
Free 4 sessions Baldwin Hills Banneker Room
In this legendary Gershwin opera set among the black
residents of a fishing village in 1912 South Carolina,
Bess - a woman with a disreputable history - tries
to break free from her brutish lover Crown after he
becomes wanted for murder. The only person willing
to overlook her past and offer her shelter is the
crippled Porgy. Their relationship is threatened by the
disapproval of the townspeople, the presence of her old
drug supplier Sportin’ Life - and the threatened return
of Crown. This film production had an interesting
history for its creation, and is no longer distributed by
the Gerswhin estate.
Film Screening: Porgy & Bess
617B2
Elaine Cook
Friday May 27 1:00 - 4:00
Free
Film Screening: To Sir, With Love
After searching unsuccessfully for work as an
engineer, Mark Thackeray (Sidney Poitier) accepts
a teaching position at a rough, East End London
high school. His colleagues warn him about the
impossible brutes he will encounter there, but still
he enters his classroom unprepared for their horrible
defiance. A classic portrayal of teen angst, where these
impoverished, battered kids, who have turned out
badly, are determined to brutalize everyone around
them. The teachers let them dance between classes
to vent some of their aggressive energy, but they all
treat the classroom as though it were an unsupervised
sandbox. With transcendent dignity, Thackary tames
them and teaches them self-respect. As sentimental as
the plot may be, the kids’ transition is touching, and
Poitier is as cool and classy as ever.
Film Screening: To Sir, With Love
618B2
Elaine Cook
Friday Jun 17 1:00 - 4:00
Free
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Arts & Humanities
Film Appreciation
Film Screening: In the Heat of the Night
Detective Virgil Tibbs (Sidney Poitier) is caught up in
the racial tension of the US South when he is arrested
after the murder of a prominent businessman. Tibbs
was simply waiting for his next train at the station in
Sparta, Mississippi and the confusion is soon resolved.
But when local police chief Gillespie (Rod Stieger)
learns that Tibbs is the Philadelphia PD’s number one
homicide expert, he reluctantly asks for his assistance.
The murdered man, Mr. Colbert, had come to Sparta
from the North to build a new factory and his wife and
business associates immediately point the finger at
Endicott, the most powerful man in the county and the
one who had the most to lose if a major new employer
comes to the area. Tibbs’ life is clearly in danger but he
perseveres in a highly charged and racially explosive
environment until the killer is found.
Film Screening: Guess Who’s
Coming to Dinner
Joanna “Joey” Drayton brings her fiancee, Dr. John
Prentice, home to sunny San Francisco to meet her
affluent parents. Their liberal persuasions are now
put to the test, for although the young man is an ideal
choice (he’s highly and internationally respected in
the medical field, and he’s impeccably mannered,
handsome, well dressed and of a respectable California
family), he’s black. The film, which covers one busy
day in the Drayton home, is essentially a drawing-room
comedy, a series of cross-conversations between the
young doctor and the girl’s parents, and finally between
all sets of parents and offspring. A simple dinner is
extended to include the doctor’s parents, who fly up
from Los Angeles for the evening, and the crusty but
benevolent old Irish priest, a friend of the family. This
romantic comedy addresses tough issues of the period,
and it worth the time to watch again.
Film Screening: Guess Who’s Coming
to Dinner
620B2
Elaine Cook
Friday Aug 12 1:00 - 4:00
Free
Film Screening: In the Heat of the Night 619B2
Elaine Cook
Friday Jul 15 1:00 - 4:00
Free
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Political Cinema Series
Join OASIS this summer for three outstanding political
films screenings and discussion. We’ll provide the
movie snacks.
Rediscover these movie classics with their timeless
stories and memorable characters.
The series package includes:
Friday, June 10 - The Last Hurrah
Friday, July 8 - The Candidate
Friday, July 29 - All the Presidents Men
Political Cinema Series
718W2
Nicole Kaplan, Film Moderator
Friday Jun 10 - Jul 29 12:00 - 3:00
Free 3 sessions Westside Pavilion Room 1
Film Screening: The Last Hurrah (1958)
An aging politician tries to get re-elected one last time
in the changing world of the 1950s when TV started
to play a bigger part in politics. Based loosely on the
career of multi-term Boston Mayor James Michael
Curley, this film examines the good and evil inherent
in politics and all the things that go into an election.
Tracy’s uphill battle to stay in office is set against the
political machinery that preyed on ethnic hatred and
old-time money. Starring Spencer Tracy, two time
Academy Award Winner, Jeffrey Hunter and Dianne
Foster.
Film Screening: The Last Hurrah
Friday Jun 10 12:00 - 3:00
Free Westside Pavilion Room 1
719W2
Arts & Humanities
Film Appreciation
Film Screening: The Candidate (1972)
Californian lawyer Bill McKay fights for the little
man. His charisma and integrity get him noticed by
the Democratic Party machine and he is persuaded to
run for the Senate against an apparently unassailable
incumbent. It’s agreed he can handle it his own way,
on his own terms. But once he’s in the race and his
prospects begin to improve, the deal starts to change.
This Academy Award Winning movie stars Robert
Redford, Peter Boyle and Melvyn Douglas.
Film Screening: Candidate
Friday Jul 8 12:00 - 3:00
720W2
Film Screening: All the President’s Men (1976)
In the run-up to the 1972 elections, Washington Post
reporter Bob Woodward covers what seems to be
a minor break-in at the Democratic Party National
headquarters. He is surprised to find top lawyers
already on the defense case, and the discovery of
names and addresses of Republican fund organizers on
the accused further arouses his suspicions. The editor
of the Post is prepared to run with the story and assigns
Woodward and Carl Bernstein to it. They find the trail
leading higher and higher in the Republican Party, and
eventually into the White House itself. Four wins out
of eight Academy Award Nominations, starring Dustin
Hoffman, Robert Redford and Jack Warden.
Film Screening: All the Presidents Men
Friday Jul 29 12:00 - 3:00
721W2
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Arts & Humanities
Music Appreciation
The Golden Age of American Music - The
Series
Same informative & entertaining presentations, now 90
minutes with multimedia.
Come, watch & listen, learn, sing-along, laugh, & enjoy
the memories as master pianist Bob Lipson plays the
great standards & lecturer-performer Saul H. Jacobs
provides commentary, photos & videos that enlighten
& delight you. These 4 multimedia programs contain
songs and fascinating stories about the lives & times
of iconic composers and lyricists who pioneered The
American Songbook and Broadway & Hollywood
musicals.
Friday, May 20, 11:00 - 12:30 – A Single Creative
Mind: George & Ira Gershwin
Friday, June 24, 11:00 - 12:30– Harold ‘The Wizard of
Oz’ Arlen
Friday, July 22, 11:00 - 12:30- The Society Bon Vivant
From Peru, Indiana: Cole Porter
Friday, August 12, 11:00 - 12:30 - Together & Not:
Hoagy Carmichael & Johnny Mercer
The Golden Age of American Music
The Series
731W2
Saul Jacobs & Bob Lipson
Friday May 20 - Aug 12 11:00 - 12:30
Fee: $50
A Single Creative Mind: George & Ira
Gershwin
Discover a songwriting team like no other – a composer
who wrote syncopated rhythms while his brother
worked like a jeweler to insert the ingenious lyrics.
Songs include Fascinating Rhythm, Of Thee I Sing,
Embraceable You, Strike Up The Band, Summertime,
Rhapsody in Blue, The Man I Love, Oh Lady Be Good..
Be prepared to laugh, sing, and have fun!
A Single Creative Mind: George &
Ira Gershwin
732W2
Friday May 20 11:00 - 12:30
Fee: $20
The Wizard of OZ: Harold Arlen
Find out how the son of a cantor blended his background
in religious music with a love for jazz and blues to create
unique compositions in collaboration with leading
lyricists of the day. Songs include We’re Off To See
The Wizard, Stormy Weather, Get Happy, Blues In The
Night, Paper Moon, That Old Black Magic, The Man
That Got Away, Come Rain or Come Shine.
The Wizard of OZ: Harold Arlen
733W2
Friday Jun 24 11:00 - 12:30
Fee: $20
The Bon Vivant from Peru, Indiana:
Cole Porter
Learn how this brilliant songwriter wrote music and
lyrics that would please his high society friends while
also appealing to generations of mass audiences. Songs
include Let’s Do It, Anything Goes, I Love Paris, What
Is This Thing Called Love, It Was Just One of Those
Things, You’re The Top, I’ve Got You Under My Skin,
D’Lovely.
The Bon Vivant from Peru, Indiana:
Cole Porter
734W2
Friday Jul 22 11:00 - 12:30
Fee: $20
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Arts & Humanities
Together & Not: Hoagy Carmichael &
Johnny Mercer
Meet two songwriters who, with their laid-back rural
upbringing in Georgia & Indiana, were in a different
mold from the other major songwriters of the day
centered in the big city of New York. They wrote
together and with other major songwriters. Songs
include Georgia On My Mind, Skylark, Lazy Bones,
Heart & Soul, Jeepers Creepers, Hooray for Hollywood,
Dream, Laura.
Together & Not: Hoagy Carmichael
& Johnny Mercer
735W2
Friday Aug 12 11:00 - 12:30
Fee: $20
Saul Jacobs and Bob Lipson
Saul H. Jacobs graduated with honors from
UCLA’s Theater Arts Department and then enjoyed
a successful career as a writer and director of
award-winning informational films and videos
and a writer of comedy material for major TV
entertainers. He has combined that background
with his lifelong interest in popular music and
his lecturing and performing skills to write and
present these programs. His colleague, Bob
Lipson, is one of the area’s outstanding pianistinterpreters of the great American Songbook
standards who performs as both soloist and
accompanist throughout Southern California.
Schooled in the fields of popular music, jazz
and classical, Bob has trained with jazz great
Terry Trotter and performs regularly with a jazz
ensemble at the prestigious Colburn School of
Performing Arts.
Music Appreciation
Learning Guitar with Michael Wilde
Always wanted to play the guitar but never had the
time for lessons? Do you find yourself strumming your
“air guitar” to the sounds of Jimmi Hendrix, Slash, BB
King, or Johnny Guitar Watson? Well, fret no more.
It is time to make your rock star dreams come true.
Michael Wilde from West Los Angeles College will
help you get started with the basics including playing
strings, notes, chords, reading sheet music, and learning
some of your favorite songs. Just bring your guitar or
rent one at Guitar Center. Prepare for a great musical
experience and remember to bring your guitar on the
first day of class. Let’s jam!
Learning Guitar with Michael Wilde
730W2
Michael Wilde, Guitarist
Monday Jun 6 - Aug 1 10:30 - 11:30
No class July 4
Fee: $105
Our 1950’s ‑ Transformation
Decade of Music
Do you remember where you were when you first
heard these songs?
Hound Dog, Ain’t That a Shame, Cry, Love Me Tender,
Great Balls of Fire, Rock Around the Clock, Sh Boom,
Peggy Sue!
Join us down memory lane to reminise on the decade
that transformed your musical life! Saul and Don will
take you on a journey from The American Songbook
to American Bandstand with an interactive multimedia
experience and tales of the 1950s Musical Revolution.
Sounds from Frankie, Doris, Dinah & Perry to
Elvis, Buddy Holly, Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis,
Chuck Berry, Ricky Nelson, Fats Domino, Everly
Brothers, Pat Boone, Bobby Darin, Johnny Ray and
Many More Stars & Songs. This is a One Time
Event!
Our 1950’s ‑ Transformation
Decade of Music 736W2
Saul Jacobs & Don Digirolamo
Monday May 23 11:00 ‑ 12:30
Fee: $25 1 Session Westside Pavilion Room 1
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Health & Fitness
Exercise & Dance
Men’s Strength and Stretch
Summer is almost here! Are you ready
to strengthen and tone? Do you desire a
class more focused on exercises for men’s health and
fitness? If yes, this class is definitely for you. Illean
Mathias, exercise instructor, has designed an exercise
routine with men in mind. Through a combination of
muscle building, fat burning, core strengthening, and
body transforming exercises, participants will soon be
in fighting form! The importance of proper exercise
form and strength training will be highly emphasized.
This class is adaptable to all fitness and mobility levels
and can be adapted to those with physical limitations.
Please bring a yoga mat or towel. 1-10 lb. hand weights
are optional. Let’s Burn!
Men’s Strength and Stretch
621B2
Ilean Mathias, Certified Fitness Instructor
Fee: $40
8 sessions Baldwin Hills Blue Room
Let Go & Dance
Do you love to dance but sometimes find it
difficult to keep up with the steps? Let it go,
it’s party time! This dance class will take you on a trip
down memory lane while dancing and reminiscing
to the old school grooves from back in the day. It is
a fun, energetic class for exerciser who just wants to
move to the beat; without the worry of complicated
choreography. You will experience a dance workout
that combines movement to boost energy levels, burn
calories, and increase strength and endurance while
toning the muscles. Come join the party, release, let go
and dance!
Ilean Mathias
After working in the computer systems industry
for more than 30 years, Ilean Mathias found
her true calling in physical fitness. In 2012,
Ilean began getting certifications in Group
Exercise, with an emphasis in strength, stretch,
and aerobics. She also has credentials in Yoga
exercises and Injury Prevention. Ilean focuses
primarily on working with seniors, especially
those with physical and mental disabilities.
Burn and Tone at Home
Been missing your exercise class because
your schedule is so busy? Is the weather
keeping you from exercising outside of the house? Or
maybe you are not interested in purchasing expensive
exercise equipment to work out at home? Well, OASIS
has the solution. Exercising at home can be just as
beneficial and easy as attending an outside class or
going to gym. You can also save time and money by
using simple household items as part of your exercise
regimen. Fitness Instructor, Antonia will show you
how to turn canned goods or water bottles into calorie
burning and toning tools. Whether you are stuck at
home, on vacation, or just too busy, you will learn how
to keep your health and fitness goals in tact. Please
bring some canned goods and 8-16 oz. water bottles to
the first day of class.
Burn and Tone at Home
623B2
Antonia M. Routt
Monday Jul 11 - Jul 25 10:05 - 11:05
Free 3 sessions Baldwin Hills Great Hall
Let Go & Dance
622B2
Rosa Harris
Fee: $45
9 sessions Crenshaw Yoga & Dance
Rosa Harris
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Rosa Harris was raised in Detroit, Michigan and holds a B.A. in
American Studies. Rosa is a Choreographer, a certified Zumba
instructor, member of Central Ave Ensemble, “The History of Black
Dance in America,” and a former dancer with the WNBA Los
Angeles Sparks “Old Skool Crew.” Rosa believes dancing will keep
you young at heart, no matter your age. She thrives to show and
share this view with people around the world.
Physical Fitness / Older Adults
A work out from head to toe with a mixture of standing
and sitting exercises. This light-moderate intensity
class focuses on muscle toning, strength, and cardio
for improved coordination and circulation.
Health & Fitness
Exercise & Dance
625B2
Antonia M. Routt
Tuesday & Thursday May 10 - Jul 7 10:05 11:05
No class June 7, June 9
Fee: $60
626B2
Antonia M. Routt
Tuesday & Thursday Jul 12 - Aug 25 10:05 11:05
Fee: $53
Physical Fitness • Sit-Down Aerobics
Physical Fitness • Chair Exercise
Aerobic activity strengthens the heart and lungs,
burns calories, decreases stress, reduces the risk of
some diseases and improves quality of life. This class
provides you with all the benefits of aerobic activity in
a fun and supportive group setting. All levels welcome
- this class is intense, even in a chair!
Get fit while you sit! After a warm up, we will focus on
each muscle group individually, building strength and
increasing flexibility. You’ll also have the opportunity
to stand up and work on your balance and coordination
in a safe and effective manner. This low-intensity class
is also great to help ease the pain and discomfort of
arthritis.
627B2
Antonia M. Routt
No class June 8
Fee: $30
629B2
Antonia M. Routt
No class June 8
Fee: $30
628B2
Antonia M. Routt
Fee: $25
630B2
Antonia M. Routt
Fee: $25
Antonia M. Routt
Antonia Routt is a Fitness Facilitator and
Arthritis Foundation Partner, specializing in
seniors and disabled persons. She has worked
with individuals of various backgrounds and
disabilities, and is cerified in Group Exercises,
Healthy Lifestyles, Pilates, and Arthritis
Foundation programs. She has served on the
Los Angeles County Comission for Women’s
Health Committee for four years.
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Health & Fitness
Exercise & Dance
Move More Exercise - Chair Series
It’s time to build yourself from the ground up with
‘Move More’ Exercise! You’ll do exercises from
Pilates, Cardio Workouts, Tai Chi warm ups, stretching,
& using weights. You’ll experience increased flexibility,
range of motion, and strength gain. Exercises are mixed
with useful advice for daily life. You’ll improve your
overall well-being and notice improved posture, body
alignment, gait, balance and increased stamina.
This class can accommodate people with varying levels
of ability. It’s a Back to Basics approach to obtaining
physical fitness. Some use of provided equipment.
Note: This class begins on a Thursday.
Move More Exercise - Chair Series
740W2
Antonia M. Routt
Tues & Thurs May 12 - Jul 28 11:45 - 12:45
No class June 2, June 7, June 9
Fee: $75
Move More Exercise - Tuesdays
741W2
Antonia M. Routt
Tuesday May 17 - Jul 26 11:45 - 12:45
No class June 7
Fee: $40
Move More Exercise - Thursdays
742W2
Antonia M. Routt
Thursday May 12 - Jul 28 11:45 - 12:45
No class June 2, June 9
Fee: $40
Note: The classes for the month of August have been
donated by instructor Antonia to benefit the health of all
the members! Please sign up for this series to continue
receiving the benefits of the class. If you haven’t taken
the class before and would like to know more about the
exercise program in preparation for the fall, sign up for
this series!
Move More Exercise - Extension Series 743W2
Antonia M. Routt
Tuesday & Thursday Aug 2 - Aug 25 11:45 - 12:45
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Soul Line Dance with Jackie Rice
Soul line dancing, not be confused with country
western line dancing, is all the rage! And Jackie
Rice, founder of J &J Soulful Steps is the perfect
instructor to introduce you to this hot new exercise
dance craze which has swept the nation. These
choreographed dance steps will help to build
endurance, body strength, improve balance, and is a
great cardiovascular workout. Whether it is your first
time on the dance floor or you have been dancing
your whole life, you will enjoy the fun, exhilarating
Soul Line Dance class.
Soul Line Dance with Jackie Rice
744W2
Jackie Rice, J & J Soulful Steps
Tuesday May 31 - Jul 19 1:30 - 2:30
Fee: $40
Soul Line Dance Beginners
Soul line dancing, not be confused with country western
line dancing, is all the rage! These choreographed
dance steps will help to build endurance, body
strength, improve balance, and is a great cardiovascular
workout. This class is designed for the beginning Soul
Line dancer and will teach the basics of steps, turns,
counts, grapevines, toe touches, jazz boxes, etc. Never
again be lost at the party. Come experience a fun work
out, meet new people, and have a blast!
Soul Line Dance Beginners
631B2
Wednesday May 18 - Aug 3 2:00 - 3:00
No class July 20, July 27
Fee: $50
Soul Line Dance Intermediate
This class will continue work with the basic steps
you learned in the Beginner’s class. The dances will
progress with more steps, more walls turns, syncopated
steps, and more step combinations. You will learn
many dances to music spanning from Motown to
current R&B hits! Come experience dancing for the
body, mind, and spirit!! Be prepared for a fun workout
and have learn some of the latest dances.
Soul Line Dance Intermediate
632B2
Fee: $50
Health & Fitness
Exercise & Dance
Soul Line Dance Advanced
Groove like a pro! This class will take you to a higher
level of dance: spins, syncopated steps, increased
step combinations with more advanced choreography
than your beginner or intermediate classes. You
must have taken beginners and/or intermediate level
line dance classes to fully enjoy this class. You will
meet other advanced line dancers who enjoy the many
intricate dance patterns and seek new and challenging
choreography.
Soul Line Dance Advanced
633B2
Fee: $50
Please note: The last class will be held at OASIS in the
Blue Room on Wednesday, August 3.
The class will be held at
Crenshaw Yoga & Dance Studio
5426 Crenshaw Blvd
Parking is located on 54th St. and 11th Ave., behind
the building.
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OASIS
Sponsors
5426 Crenshaw Blvd • Los Angeles • CA • 90043
323-294-7148 • [email protected]
Our Mission:
Crenshaw Yoga and Dance Studio believe healthy living, weight loss, re-discover joy, pain management, simplicity in your
home, beauty comes from within, and living in present. We provide Yoga, dance and health education classes at an affordable
price that will encourage our community to learn, maintain, and value a healthy lifestyle.
Our Vision:
Crenshaw Yoga and Dance Studio is a unique studio, family operate studio, we care for our community and working to
become one of the main center for Yoga, dance, and healthy living, creating a center for our community to meet and united.
Yoga for Everyone
I Love Yoga
Zumba
Upbeat Yoga Flow
Yoga for
Beginners
Chakra
Restorative Yoga
Mindful Breathe
and Movement
Spoken Yoga
Warm-Room Yoga
Deep Stretch Yoga
Mindful Yoga
We have 2 large studios, one office front store and a medium studio spaces to rent out for per hour/day for personal use. You can view this space at our
website: crenshawyogaanddance.org rental
www.CrenshawYogaAndDance.org
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Health & Fitness
Exercise & Dance
Mat Pilates
Shape up for the summer with Pilates! Beverly Douthet
will work your core muscles, build your flexibility, and
fix your posture with her own version of the classic
exercise program. You will also learn about proper
breathing, stretching, and flow of movements as you
feel your body get stronger. This class is for everyone
from the beginner to the Pilates expert, so come on in!
Please bring a mat with you to class.
Mat Pilates
636B2
Beverly Douthet
Tuesday May 31 - Aug 2 12:00 - 1:00
Fee: $50
LatinShapes Dance
There is nothing quite like the beat of Latin music,
and dance moves from South America to make your
body feel good! LatinShapes Dance is a “Zumba”
style exercise class, designed by Julissa herself. Come
ready to burn calories in a fun and effortless way while
dancing to Latin beats!
LatinShapes Dance
634B2
Julissa Castillo
Tuesday May 10 - Jun 28 10:45 - 11:45
Fee: $40
LatinShapes Dance
635B2
Julissa Castillo
Tuesday Jul 5 - Aug 23 10:45 - 11:45
Fee: $40
LatinShapes Dance
745W2
Julissa Castillo
Wednesday Jun 22 - Aug 10 10:15 - 11:15
Fee: $40
Belly Rock Exercise
Belly Funk is a combination of belly dancing
movements, core training and breathing
exercises! Created by Beverly Douthet herself,
it’s designed to add a sense of fun, dancing and
strengthening to what may seem like a never ending
pool of boring exercises. With their love of the music
and energy of the movements, you too can join Beverly
and her students as they dance with their new mantra:
Let your breath be your rhythm!
Belly Rock Exercise
637B2
Beverly Douthet
Thursday Jun 2 - Aug 4 10:15 - 11:15
Fee: $50
Beverly Douthet
Beverly has been a fitness instructor and program
developer for over 30 years. As a little girl growing
up on a farm in Arkansas she was always fascinated
with the body, the way it moved and how the
muscles could be developed with a little consistent
and repetitive work. Regardless of any physical
situation you can strengthen and tone your body, but
first of all you must want it. Gravity, Pilates, Studio
Cycling, Water Aerobics and a chair class for people
with limited range of motion are among the many
disciplines she teaches. She developed an Agua Fit
program at the Hollywood YMCA, which became so
popular it was featured on ABC’s The Doctors. The
class demonstrated the great benefits that water can
have on one’s flexibility, muscles, and joints while also
having a great cardio workout.
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Health & Fitness
Yoga
Yoga Gently with Sonya
Conducted by accredited Yoga Therapist Sonya
Chapnick, this course is specifically designed to
accommodate students of all levels. Whether you are
trying yoga for the first time, have had a significant
break in your yoga, or you’re a yogi, this class will
benefit you. Emphasizing yoga breathing techniques
(pranayama), this class incorporates modified poses into
a gentle yoga practice designed to soothe and restore
tranquility, healing, and rejuvenation. You will learn
to link breath with movement, modify postures when
needed and cultivate vibrant life for yourself. Benefits
from this class may include: Increased balance, greater
flexibility, enhanced spinal health, boosted immune
system, and overall enhanced state of wellbeing.
What to bring: your personal yoga mat or beach towel
& wear comfortable clothing.
Kundalini Yoga - Beginners
Experience Kundalini - the yoga of awareness. Kundalini
Yoga utilizes breath, sound, exercise, relaxation and
meditation to elevate your mind, body, and spirit. Come
to stretch, strengthen, energize and relax through the
practice of this ancient art. Please bring a mat or a
towel. Special consideration is given to beginning level
students. Can also accommodate people in chairs.
Kundalini Yoga - Beginners
638B2
Wanda Liddell Armstrong, Certified Instructor
Monday May 9 - Aug 22 1:30 - 2:45
Fee: $60
Kundalini Yoga - Advanced
Experience Kundalini - the yoga of awareness. Kundalini
Yoga utilizes breath, sound, exercise, relaxation and
meditation to elevate your mind, body, and spirit. Come
to stretch, strengthen, energize and relax through the
practice of this ancient art. Please bring a mat or a towel.
Yoga Gently with Sonya
746W2
Sonya Chapnick, Certified Yoga Instructor
Monday May 9 - Aug 22 2:30 - 3:30
Fee: $60
Sonya Chapnick
A certified yoga instructor, Sonya has thoroughly
enjoyed teaching a wide variety of yoga classes
since 1997. She completed the Comprehensive
Yoga Therapy Program and a clinical internship
at Loyal Marymount University in Los Angeles.
Sonya specializes in yoga for chronic pain
management; yoga for beginners, and has an
expertise with older adults.
Kundalini Yoga - Advanced
639B2
Wanda Liddell Armstrong, Certified Instructor
Monday May 9 - Aug 22 10:15 - 11:30
Fee: $60
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Health & Fitness
Cardio
TimeLessBody
Boom! Cardio Workout
What is Boom? It is probably the most fun you’ll ever
have in an exercise class! Let Loriston lead you in a
fast-paced but easy series of both chair and standing
exercises using innovative movements to quicken your
pulse, tone your muscles, and put a smile on your face.
747W2
Loriston Scott, Senior Fitness Instructor
Fee: $40
748W2
Loriston Scott, Senior Fitness Instructor
Fee: $40
Posture, Flexibility & Balance
Do you have arthritis, bad posture, weak abs? Are you
looking for a whole-body exercise routine that will
increase your confidence? This is the class for you!
Correct posture, alignment, flexibility and strength all
work together to improve balance and sustain your
quality of life. It can help you to avoid fatigue and
muscle strain. This class will help you increase joint
mobility, reduce stiffness, and strengthen muscles.
Learn how to use abdominal muscles through deep
breathing and how to use small, easy movements to
increase circulation and energy while improving
coordination!
The TimeLessBody System (TLB) is a wellness and
healing program developed by Nurit Krauss, originally
designed to heal a severe neck and spine injury. After
successfully being implemented in private clinics in
New York and Los Angeles, it has been adapted to suit
any body-type, age or fitness level to promote physical
wellness. TLB is built on movement sequences that
combine all aspects of fitness, as well as working the
feet; it activates the nervous system and extensively
stimulates the abdominal muscles. TLB is done on
the floor at a gentle pace using small, easy moves to
stimulate the entire body. It cleanses our system from
toxins and brings about a sense of balance, wellness
and joy. Please bring a yoga mat.
TimeLessBody750W2
Nurit Krauss, Dancer, Choreographer
Thursday Jul 7 - Aug 11 10:15 - 11:15
Fee: $30
Nurit Krauss
Nurit is a choreographer, dancer and healer.
She uses principles of ballet for balance and
posture modern dance for center of body power.
Nurit was trained at Juilliard and graduated
with Artist diploma. She has also received
certifications from the Graham Modern Dance,
and Joffrey Ballet schools. Nurit looks to inspire
students spiritually and give them power and
hope.
Posture, Flexibility & Balance
749W2
Nurit Krauss, Dancer, Choreographer
Monday May 16 - Aug 15 11:30 - 12:30
Fee: $50
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Health & Fitness
Exercise
PepSteppers: OASIS Mall Walkers
Calling all walkers! Everyone is welcome to join in
for this great exercise and social program to promote
friendship and healthiness. Meet new people and start
your day off right with the Pepsteppers! WHERE TO
MEET: Please park on the 2nd level near the Rave
Theatre (across the street from Macy’s). Enter the mall
on the 2nd level, Door BHCP #6, (near theatre). Meet
on the 2nd level in front of Walmart. Registration is
required.
PepSteppers: OASIS Mall Walkers
640B2
Princess Pryor, Volunteer
Mon, Wed, Fri May 9 - Aug 26 7:00 - 8:00
Free 46 sessions Baldwin Hills
Strength Training for Strong Bones &
Muscles
Take your first steps forward to feeling better, through
exercise! Strength training can be very powerful
in reducing the symptoms of arthritis, diabetes,
osteoporosis, and back pain. Join Jackie to start or
continue your strength training program. You’ll also
learn isometric exercises to reduce stress on joints and
how to create your own inexpensive weights.
Strength Training for Strong
Bones & Muscles
752W2
Jackie Lee, Personal Trainer
Fee: $60
Westside Walkers
This walking program, co-sponsored by OASIS, UCLA
Healthcare, and the Westside Pavilion, continues
every Tuesday and Thursday morning. The walking
program is modeled after other successful mall walking
programs and provides an inexpensive, safe form of
exercise. The sign-in table is located on the 3rd level
of the mall outside Macy’s. Walking is on level 2.5.
Regular walkers receive recognition for mileage at the
annual celebration.
Westside Walkers
751W2
Vita Adams, Volunteer
Tuesday & Thursday May 10 - Aug 18 8:00 10:00
Free 30 sessions Westside Pavilion OASIS
Self-Defense Training
with James Cross
Be proactive about your personal safety with
Kali master and self-defense instructor James Cross!
Just like physical fitness and exercise, the ability to
defend yourself takes practice and discipline. James
will teach the core concepts of self defense, then build
into more advanced techniques as students learn the art.
You never know when you will have to stop an attacker
or save a friend, so invest in your safety today!
Self-Defense Training with James Cross 624B2
James Cross, Martial Artist & Trainer
Friday May 20 - Aug 5 2:30 - 3:30
Fee: $60
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Health & Fitness
Gourment Living
Gourmet Living - Childhood Food
Memories
Do you remember your favorite foods when you were
young? Were there meals that your parents would cook
that still make your mouth water to this day? Join
Chef Stu in this discussion about childhood memories
about food. The senses of smell and taste are often the
strongest we have, and can evoke much of the same
emotion. If you learned how to cook those foods
from your youth, this is a great opportunity to share
them! Snacks will be provided during this thoughtful
discussion.
Gourmet Living - Asian Cooking
Cooking Asian-style food can seem tricky. Just because
you don’t have a wok-style pan or a rice cooker doesn’t
mean you can’t get the same delicious flavors! Join
Chef Stu as he teaches the methods of using Asian
spices and preparation techniques to create great meals
right in your own kitchen! Snacks will be provided to
all attendees, so don’t miss out!
641B2
Chef Stu
Wednesday Jun 15 1:00 - 2:30
Fee: $16
Memories642B2
Chef Stu
Wednesday Jul 13 1:00 - 2:30
Fee: $16
Memories754W2
Chef Stu
Fee: $16
753W2
Chef Stu
Fee: $16
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Health & Fitness
Wellness Seminars
Healthy Habits for Older Adults: Reducing
Salt & Sugar in Your Diet
Growing Your Own
Urban Garden!
Have you always wanted to grow your own food?
Do you want to know exactly where your fruits and
veggies come from? Come and learn about sustaining
your own garden! Food security can start in your own
back yard, on your patio, or even in your windowsill.
This workshop teaches urban gardening fundamentals.
Participants will leave prepared to start their own home
gardens.
Growing Your Own Urban Garden!
643B2
CareMore Medical & Social Justice Learning Institute
Wednesday May 18 1:30 - 3:00
Fee: $10
Baldwin Hills Blue Room
It is very important that you know your daily intake
of sugar and salt as an older, mature adult. A proper
balance of limited sugar and salt, as well as plenty of
water and nutrients are essential to a long, healthy life.
Please join this important group of individuals that want
to know the facts! Come, bring a friend and enjoy some
healthy treats.
Healthy Habits for Older Adults:
Reducing Salt & Sugar in Your Diet
Nat Hutton
Friday Jun 3 11:30 - 12:30
Free
Healthy Habits for Older Adults:
Reducing Salt & Sugar in Your Diet
Nat Hutton
Monday Jun 13 12:30 - 1:30
Free
651B2
756W2
Growing Your Own Urban Garden!
755W2
CareMore Medical & Social Justice Learning Institute
Thursday May 19 10:30 - 12:00
Fee: $10
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Health & Fitness
Transitions from
Hospital to Home
Wellness Seminars
At some point, almost all of us will experience
a major surgery or illness requiring a hospital stay.
But what happens when we are suddenly discharged?
Where do we go, and who will take care of us? Will
family be available or will professional caregivers be
hired? This class will provide some answers to those
questions, and many more. Whether you’re preparing
for your first major surgery or looking for information
on getting better care after discharge, this class is the
best place for you.
Topics that will be covered include:
-What is a discharge planner?
-Identifying care options.
-Considerations for in-home care, assisted living, and
nursing home care.
-What are the good qualities, capabilities and options
for a health care advocate?
-Management tools for caregiving.
-Avoiding unnecessary hospital re-admittances.
-The role of insurance when determining caregiving
options.
-Additional resources for information & assistance.
Women’s Bladder Health
Bladder health issues such as urinary
incontinence can be difficult and embarrassing
to deal with, and could be linked to serious medical
concerns. If you or a loved one have symptoms of
incontinence, please come to this presentation, hosted
by Kaiser Permanente, to learn more about the causes
and treatments available.
Transitions from Hospital to Home
644B2
Beverly Barton, PlanArk Co.
Wednesday Jul 20 1:30 - 3:00
Fee: $20
Women’s Bladder Health
645B2
Irma Vazquez Jaime, Kaiser Permanente
Monday Jun 20 1:30 - 3:00
Free
Transitions from Hospital to Home
757W2
Beverly Barton, PlanArk Co.
Monday Jul 11 1:30 - 3:00
Fee: $20
Savvy Caregiver Workshop
This course provides family caregivers with
the basic knowledge, skills and attitudes
necessary to care for a family member diagnosed with
Alzheimer’s Disease or other dementia. Topics include:
• A detailed overview of Alzheimer’s Disease/
Dementia
• Learning about the stages of this disease
• How to help your loved one and how to understand
difficult behavior
• How to take care of yourself as a caregiver and how
to share experiences
Savvy Caregiver Workshop
646B2
Petra Niles, Alzheimer’s Association
Thursday May 26 - Jun 30 10:30 - 12:30
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Health & Fitness
Wellness Seminars
The Basics of Mindful Meditation
Do you find it difficult to relax or become
overly worried or stressed? Do you experience sleepness
nights and find it challenging to focus at times? Well,
meditation may be the answer.
Everything You Need to Know
About Long Term Care Insurance
Should you get long-term care insurance?
What kinds of coverage do you receive, and how does
that differ from what’s available through Medicare
and Medicaid? Learn how to protect yourself should
you need skilled nursing at some point in your life.
Learn about tax implications and how the insurance is
activated as activities of daily living begin to change
for an individual. Sample cases, who qualifies and
individual questions will also be addressed.
Everything You Need to Know About Long Term
Care Insurance
647B2
Raymond Dietz, Certified Insurance Agent
Tuesday Jun 7 2:00 - 3:30
Fee: $20
Everything You Need to Know About Long Term
Care Insurance
758W2
Raymond Dietz, Certified Insurance Agent
Tuesday Jun 14 2:00 - 3:30
Fee: $20
Raymond Dietz
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Raymond B. Dietz has a B.S. in Finance from
Villanova University while being a member of
the 1994 NIT Championship Basketball Team;
has a M.A. from The Ohio State University; and
the P.F.P. Certificate from UCLA. Ext. Entering the
Financial Services Arena in 1999 his credentials
include the Series 7 license, Series 63, Series
65, California Life and Health License, and is
C.T.E.C Registered for Tax Preparation. He
is active in the community serving as a guest
contributor to L.A.’s 89.3 KPCC, basketball
camp coach at UCLA, Loyola Marymount, The
University of San Diego; and is a volunteer for
Alzheimer’s of Greater L.A. Speakers Bureau.
Meditation has been shown to decrease stress, reduce
ageing, increase attention span, improve immunity,
improve brain functioning, and much more. Join Peter
Lancellotti as he teaches participants the basics and
benefits of mindful meditation through this interactive
class. Come ready to relate, relax, and release!
648B2
Peter Lancellotti, Seniors Helping Seniors
Friday Jun 3 11:00 - 12:00
Fee: $10
Baldwin Hills Annex
759W2
Thursday Jun 16 11:00 - 12:00
Fee: $10
Gerontechnology & Using
Smartphones for Relaxation
Even after retirement, it is easy to get so busy
that you forget to take care of yourself. Our smartphones
and other devices keep us connected to each other, but
that keeps us from getting time away to relax. But what
if you could use that? In this 1 hour session, you will be
given access and instructions to download apps for your
smartphones, computers, and tablets which can aid you
in daily meditation practices. Highly recommended for
people on the go and caregivers.
Gerontechnology & Using Smartphones for
Relaxation649B2
Friday Jun 10 11:00 - 12:00
Fee: $10
Baldwin Hills Annex
Gerontechnology & Using Smartphones for
Relaxation760W2
Thursday Jun 9 11:00 - 12:00
Fee: $10
Health & Fitness
Wellness Seminars
Heal Yourself & Others with
Acupressure Massage
Learn the basics of Chinese healing as it relates to
acupressure massage. This class will focus on self and
couple acupressure massage and specific points to use
for common problems such as energy, mental clarity,
low back pain, neck and shoulder pain, etc.
We will learn approximately 16 acupressure points you
can perform on yourself or others. We will discuss
the concepts of Chi, Acupressure Meridians, Yin and
Yang, 5 Elements, Chinese Tongue diagnosis and
all your questions will be answered on Chinese and
holistic medicine in general.
We will also learn a basic head and neck massage
technique to perform on your friends or lover. This
technique works wonders for sore shoulders and even
migraine headaches. (No partner necessary for the
class, but we will be practicing the neck release points
on each other in the class.)
Please bring a small hand mirror and an erasable
marker to class.
Heal Yourself & Others with
Acupressure Massage
650B2
Dr. Randy Martin
Friday Jul 29 1:30 - 3:30
Fee: $20
Alzheimer’s Q&A
What do you know about Alzheimer’s
Disease? How is it different from dementia? Is
there any way to diagnose it early? If you have been
wondering about these kinds of questions, then it’s
time for you to come to this Question & Answer
session! Alzheimer’s Greater Los Angeles is a great
local resource for information regarding Alzheimer’s
Disease, and will use this presentation as a chance to
address your questions and concerns. Find out all you
can from the experts!
Alzheimer’s Q&A
652B2
Petra Niles, Alzheimer’s Greater Los Angeles
Free
Alzheimer’s Q&A
761W2
Petra Niles, Alzheimer’s Greater Los Angeles
Thursday Jun 2 10:30 - 11:30
Free
Updates to Medicare
Does the Medicare program confuse you? Do
you understand how it works? Come to a presentation
from the Center for Health Care Rights to learn about
the basics of Medicare, find out what the updates are
for 2016 and find out money saving programs to help
pay for your premiums. We will go over what Medicare
pays for and what gaps you need to be aware of. We’ll
touch on Medicare supplemental insurance and how
HMOs work.
Updates to Medicare
655B2
Center for Health Care Rights
Tuesday May 17 1:30 - 2:30
Free Baldwin Hills Banneker Room
Updates to Medicare
764W2
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Health & Fitness
Wellness Seminars
Avoiding Medicare Fraud
American Diabetes Association
Presents: Living Beyond Diabetes
Join OASIS as we host the American Diabetes
Association and their comprehensive community
program, the Senior Signature Series! This health fair
will provide you with information on the many elements
of diabetes and how it affects entire families. Even if
you have not been diagnosed but are at risk, let the ADA
give you the opportunity to change your life for the
better! Programs will include healthy eating, dealing
with depression, physical fitness, and medication
management. Certified educators, nutritionists, and
ADA ambassadors will lead the presentations.
American Diabetes Association Presents: Living
Beyond Diabetes
653B2
Tuesday Aug 2 1:00 - 4:00
Free
Each year, billions of Medicare dollars are
lost to false claims and fraudulent activity. Come to
this program to learn how to detect, report, and protect
yourself from Medicare errors, fraud, and abuse. A
counselor from the Center for Health Care Rights will
show you ways to protect your personal information
from scam artist, remind you that Medicare does not call
or visit to sell you anything and compare your Medicare
Summary Notices and Explanations of Benefits to your
actual doctor’s visit.
656B2
Wednesday Aug 3 1:30 - 2:30
Free Baldwin Hills Banneker Room
765W2
American Diabetes Association Presents: Living
Beyond Diabetes
762W2
Free
Learn the Benefits of Laughter Yoga!
Do you have enough laughter in your life? Did
you know that you can turn laughing into exercise?
Laughter Yoga is the art of using the muscles of the
torso to improve body function, while also putting you
in a great mood. Join us for Laughter Yoga where we
will combine laughter with yoga breathing to make
exercise fun!
654B2
Beatriz Sereno, Independence at Home
Monday Aug 8 11:00 - 12:00
Free
Beatriz Sereno, Independence at Home
Thursday Aug 11 10:30 - 11:30
Free
763W2
Beatriz Sereno
Beatriz Sereno is a Nurse Health Educator with
Independence at Home and has been working with
seniors for the past 11 years. She provides compassionate
teaching that helps improve the quality of seniors’ lives and
continually hears stories from other older adults about how
those changes improved their health and spirits.
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Introduction to Computers - Super
Beginners Class
A course for new computer users - ‘super beginners.’
If you’ve never used, heard of (let alone mastered) the
mouse, don’t know what ‘Windows’ means, can’t ‘surf
the net,’ or are confused about ‘folders’ on a computer,
then this class is for you! Learn how to truly get started
using a computer. Take it nice and slow with this team
of excellent, patient instructors. This is an extended
beginners class - eight weeks instead of six. Please
note: The first two weeks of class are mandatory for
successful completion of the course.
Introduction to Computers - Super
Beginners Class
670B2
Dolores Bolton & Delores Williams
Fee: $55
8 sessions Baldwin Hills Comp Lab
Dolores Bolton
Dolores Bolton is a retired Senior Project
Manager from AT&T. She has been certified as
an OASIS Connections Instructor since 2013.
Introduction to Computers
A course for beginners. Learn how to get started using
a computer. Provides hands-on interactive learning
of Microsoft Word Processing, use of the mouse and
keyboard to arrange and size Windows, create a folder
and move files. Please note: The first two weeks of
class are mandatory for successful completion of the
course.
671B2
Judy Wright
Tuesday & Thursday Jun 14 - Jun 30 11:00 - 1:00
Fee: $55
770W2
James Lucero, Computer
Specialist
Wednesday May 25 - Jul 6
10:30 - 12:30
No class June 15
Fee: $55
6 sessions Westside Pavilion Comp Lab
Technology
Introduction to the Internet
Learn how to search the Internet and learn its
terminology. Learn proper email etiquette, how to
attach files when sending and how to open attachments
when receiving email. Please note: Introduction to
Computers (or equivalent) is a requirement before
attending this class and the first two weeks of class are
mandatory for successful completion of the course.
672B2
Judy Wright
Tuesday & Thursday Jul 5 - Jul 21 11:00 - 1:00
Fee: $55
771W2
James Lucero, Computer Specialist
Fee: $55
Intro to Digital Photography
Graduations are coming! Would you like to be able to
send and receive pictures of your family and friends
through e-mail? Digital photography lets you do just
that. Photographs are easy to take, view, save, and send
with a digital camera, some software and a computer.
This course will introduce you to vocabulary, concepts
and equipment you need to be a digital photographer.
Please bring your digital camera, as well as the cables
and camera batteries that came with it. Please make
sure the camera batteries are completely charged.
673B2
Emanuel Pope, III
Fee: $40
772W2
Emanuel Pope, III
Tuesday May 17 - May 31 1:00 - 3:00
Fee: $40 3 sessions Westside Pavilion Comp Lab
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Technology
iPad: Try Your Hand at iPad
In this course you will learn the basic tricks and
techniques for using your iPad including: physical
layout of buttons and features, navigating screens and
apps, connecting to the Internet, overview of included
apps, downloading apps from the Apple Store and the
settings you need to know. Please bring your own iPad
fully charged and make sure that you’ve run all software
updates.
674B2
Emanuel Pope, III
Wednesday Jun 22 - Jul 6 1:00 - 3:00
Fee: $40
773W2
Emanuel Pope, III
Tuesday May 17 - May 31 10:30 - 12:30
Fee: $40
Facebook 1: The Starter Kit
Facebook is the most popular social networking website
in the world, with over 350 million active users. It’s a
great way to stay in touch with family and friends. In
this course, you will learn all about Facebook, become
a member of this free website and post messages and
photos online. After this course, you will be able to
continue making friends and using Facebook on your
own. If you have a Facebook account, please bring your
password.
676B2
Emanuel Pope, III
Wednesday Jul 6 - Jul 13 10:30 - 12:30
Fee: $30
775W2
Emanuel Pope, III
Tuesday Jun 21 - Jun 28 1:00 - 3:00
Android Tablet
Android smart phones and tablets are popular for their
portability, long battery life, and wide range of functions.
In this course, you will learn the basic skills you need
to use your Android tablet. Some things will be quite
different from your desktop or laptop. For instance,
you will use your finger gestures to control movement
between screens and apps instead of a mouse. It’s going
to be fun! Please bring your tablet fully charged, and
make sure you’ve run all software updates.
Facebook 2: I’m on Facebook, Now What?
Android Tablet
675B2
Emanuel Pope, III
Fee: $30
Facebook 2 you learn how to share and create photo
albums, create life events, learn to use Facebook chat
and messaging, and create Facebook pages for business
and brands. Please bring your Facebook password.
Android Tablet
774W2
Emanuel Pope, III
Tuesday Jun 21 - Jun 28 10:30 - 12:30
Fee: $30
Facebook 2: I’m on
Facebook, Now What?
677B2
Emanuel Pope, III
Fee: $30
Facebook 2: I’m on
Facebook, Now What?
776W2
Emanuel Pope, III
Tuesday Jul 12 - Jul 19 10:30 - 12:30
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Special Interest
Welcome to OASIS!
OASIS Open House
Pacific Region OASIS is the best kept secret
in Los Angeles; but not for long. It is time to share
your OASIS Story with friends, neighbors, and other
stakeholders who could benefit from the health, lifelong learning, and volunteer engagement opportunities.
With 10,000 Baby Boomers retiring each day in the
United States and the population growth of older adults
in Los Angeles, it has become increasingly important
to increase our visibility in the community and increase
membership to encourage improved health and social
outcomes of older adults. On May 13, 2016, please
invite friends, neighbors, and other stakeholders who
could benefit from OASIS programming. There,
we will share information about OASIS, engage in
presentations from our agency partners and instructors
about classes and activities, and interact with current
members. Current members who have the most invited
attendees, will earn a special prize and recognition.
Let’s all work to invite and introduce more people into
our OASIS family at this fun event.
OASIS Open House
Friday May 13 1:00 - 3:00
Free
657B2
Become an OASIS Volunteer!.
Give us a call to find out about all the volunteer roles
available and the perks you receive for volunteering.
Center Volunteer Opportunities
• Reception • Front Desk • Data Entry • Registration
Classes/Activities Opportunities
• Class Coordinators • Computer Connection
• Instructor/Speaker
National Program Opportunities
• Intergenerational Tutoring • CATCH Healthy Habits
Committee Opportunities
• Travel • Program • Fundraising • Beautification
• Community Engagement
(323) 291-3414
Club OASIS
Be there or Be Square!! Join OASIS members at
Club OASIS for games, socialization, and good old
fun. Each month, we will host a themed game day
for current and potential members. This is a perfect
opportunity to enjoy friends, get to know new OASIS
members, and welcome potential OASIS members into
our “club”. So, let’s dust off the Bid Whist & Poker
cards, Scrabble board, Po-Ke-No chips, Dominoes,
and Mahjong tiles and get to playing! Attendees are
encouraged to bring their own refreshments.
Club OASIS Meeting dates: .
Club OASIS
Tuesday May 17 1:30 - 3:00
Free
658B2
Club OASIS
Tuesday Jun 21 1:30 - 3:00
Free
659B2
Club OASIS
Tuesday Jul 12 1:30 - 3:00
Free
660B2
Club OASIS
Free
661B2
Avoiding Elder Abuse & Fraud
Elder abuse and fraud can be a difficult subject
to discuss, and even worse to go through. Thankfully,
there are a multitude of resources available in order
to address these issues, based on the kind of abuse
or fraud. Join Susan Strick of the Los Angeles City
Attorney Elder Abuse Unit as we discuss the types of
abuse, signs that they are occurring, and what can be
done to remedy the situation.
662B2
Susan Strick, LA City Attorney Elder Abuse Unit
Free
780W2
Susan Strick, LA City Attorney Elder Abuse Unit
Free
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Special Interest
Welcome to OASIS!
Stop Senior Scams!
Who better to teach about avoiding fraud than
seniors who have gone through it themselves? Stop
Senior Scams(SM) Acting Program is an educational
presentation that informs older adults about senior
fraud awareness and prevention through the use of
theater. The troupe of 27 actors range from ages 60
to 97, several have professional acting credits and all
have been targets or victims of senior fraud. This skilled
acting troupe was featured in the November 2015 Issue
of Consumer Reports, promoting the effectiveness
of this educational method. If you saw the program
last year, come on in to see this updated version! The
program for 2016 features new skits in partnership with
the Senior Medicare Patrol and The FTC.
Stop Senior Scams!
663B2
Adrienne Omansky, Stop Senior Scams (SM)
Free
Stop Senior Scams!
781W2
Adrienne Omansky, Stop Senior Scams (SM)
Free
Protecting Your Legacy: An
Introduction to Estate Planning
Have you made plans to protect your legacy? Are
your assets secured? Will your final wishes be fulfilled?
Is your family protected? Estate planning can be used
to eliminate those uncertainties through a collection of
preparation tasks designed to manage assets, identifying
a power of attorney, establish funeral arrangements, and
much more. Estate planning is an important process
to set in place while you are still healthy but can be
very complex without proper direction. Join this class
and learn the first step in setting your financial affairs
in order
This course will teach you how to create a simple estate
plan and discuss several estate planning devices. It will
help you approach estate planning as something well
thought out and create peace of mind for you and your
loved ones.
Protecting Your Legacy: An Introduction
to Estate Planning
664B2
TBD
Thursday Jul 7 - Jul 28 10:30 - 12:30
Fee: $50
Early enrollment is encouraged to avoid class
cancellation. Must enroll by June 24, 2016
Protecting Your Legacy: An Introduction
to Estate Planning
782W2
TBD
Fee: $50
Early enrollment is encouraged to avoid class
cancellation. Must enroll by May 13, 2016.
Adrienne Omansky
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Adrienne Omansky has taught Commercial
Acting for older adults for twenty four years.
Inspired by her mothers acting career she
wrote the course for LAUSD which was used in
California. She has helped hundreds of seniors
get jobs through industry contacts and training.
Now retired from LAUSD she is director of The
Stop Senior Scams(SM) Acting Program and
loves teaching commercial acting and of course
her grandchildren.
Special Interest
Welcome to OASIS!
Compassion & Choices Presents:
What is the End of Life Options Act?
The Constitutional Amendments:
Do You Know Your Rights?
The 2016 Presidential election is upon us.
How much do you know about the United States
Constitution and your right to vote? Join us for a lively
discussion covering the history of the United States
Constitution and a review of each Amendment. The
United States Constitution was initially written in
1787 and is the supreme law of the United States of
America. Since its development, there have been 27
Constitutional Amendments which shape U.S. policy,
define the rights of citizens, and impact everyday life of
Americans. Join us for an informative dialogue about
the Amendment process, the values which shaped the
development of each, and what your rights are.
The Constitutional Amendments: Do You Know
Your Rights?
665B2
Elaine Cook
Tuesday Jul 5 - Jul 26 1:30 - 2:30
The idea of taking one’s own life can be a
difficult subject for some people to discuss. However,
in certain medical situations, this option has been
made available to individuals suffering from particular
terminal illnesses. The End of Life Option Act was
signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown last year. The
End of Life Option Act gives terminally-ill mentally
capable Californians the option, together with their
families, their doctors and their faith, to make the endof-life decisions that are right for them in the final
stages of their terminal illness—including the option
to request a prescription from their doctor to shorten
their dying process painlessly and peacefully. Join
Compassion & Choices, a non-profit organization that
specializes in outreach regarding what this act means
and how it works in the medical field, as we learn about
this newly ratified act and how it will affect our lives.
Compassion & Choices Presents: What is the End
of Life Options Act?
667B2
Joe Barnes, Compassion & Choices
Free
668B2
Monday Aug 8 1:30 - 3:00
Free
783W2
Free
784W2
Free
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Special Interest
Welcome to OASIS!
A Widow’s Business: What You
Need to Know Before You Need It
The death of a spouse can be the most difficult
challenge in an individual’s life. Many of us consider the
emotional aspect of that event, however there is much
more to this life adjustment than grief. Many steps need
to be taken to prepare for the next day, the next year, and
the rest of your life. From where to seek help in funeral
preparations to managing financial changes, author
Liz Swiertz Newman will give you the knowledge you
need. After her husband Lee died, Liz wrote A Widow’s
Business: A Practical Guide Through the First Year
After the Death of a Spouse to help others understand all
the work that needs to be done as you adjust. The class
is designed for everyone, whether you are making sure
you’re prepared, just entering the process, or checking
to see if you attended to everything. While grieving is
an important part of coping, don’t let it impede getting
these important tasks done.
The Truth about Reverse Mortgages
Are you a homeowner on a fixed income and it has
you in a bind? Have you been considering a reverse
mortgage but are not quite sure if it is for you? Are you
curious about the benefits and cons of a entering into
reverse mortgage? Have you explored the process but
still have unanswered questions? Do not make a move
before attending this session! This session is designed
to educate and inform participants about the reverse
mortgage process. Whereas everyone’s situation is
unique, there are general benefits and risks applicable to
every situation. By the end of this session, participants
will have an increased understanding of the overall
reverse mortgage process, borrower requirements and
responsibilities, loan limits, types of reverse mortgages,
and types of eligible properties. Do not miss this
opportunity to be educated on this very important topic.
680B2
Emil J. Belvin, Cal Estate Brokers
Fee: $20
A Widow’s Business: What You Need to Know
Before You Need It
669B2
Liz Swiertz Newman, MFA & Author
Tuesday May 24 2:00 - 3:00
Fee: $10
681B2
Emil J. Belvin, Cal Estate Brokers
Fee: $20
Before You Need It
785W2
Liz Swiertz Newman, MFA & Author
Thursday May 19 2:00 - 3:00
Fee: $10
Dating Can
Be Fun!
Emil Belvin
Emil founded EZX co., a financial service firm, in
January 2001. As a Tax Consultant registered
with the State of California, Emil specializes in
individual, sole proprietor, and independent
contractor tax preparation and consultation.
As a consultant, he develops financial reviews
for individuals and small businesses. Emil’s
consultations provide his clients with information
about current and upcoming tax laws, tax saving
strategies, “tax-smart” investments, deductions
for small business owners, and other tips to help
his clients to reduce their taxes.
Has it been a while since you have been
on a date? Do you desire a fun, enjoyable
companion for a date at the movies, dinner, or just a
stroll through the park? Are you interested in dating but
do not know where to start? Dating can be fun at any
age but can seem challenging as we grow older. Come
join this lively discussion with Sally, Relationship
Coach, as she shares successful dating tips from where
to start meeting people, how to ask for the second date,
and helping participants define what they are looking
for in the dating experience. This is designed as an
interactive, informative class. Come learn and share
your experiences with the group. It is time to get back
in to the dating game!
Dating Can Be Fun!
786W2
Sally Landau, Relationship Coach
Monday May 16 11:00 - 12:00
Fee: $10
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Special Interest
Welcome to OASIS!
Jolene Swain
Drought Update: Do We Have Enough
Water Yet in Southern California?
As you probably remember, 2015 was not a good year
for water in California. With droughts all across the
state, water conservation became an imperative. But
now that it’s 2016, have these efforts paid off? Now
that we’ve gotten some rain, can we begin watering our
lawns again? Join OASIS for an update from the Los
Angeles Department of Water and Power, and get tips
about continuing the efforts for water conservation. By
working together, we can keep California from running
dry!
Drought Update: Do We Have Enough Water Yet
in Southern California?
682B2
LADWP
Tuesday Jun 14 1:30 - 2:30
Free
Drought Update: Do We Have Enough Water Yet
in Southern California?
787W2
LADWP
Tuesday Jun 21 1:30 - 2:30
Free
Sally Landau
Sally Landau has been a dating and relationship
coach for 15 years in Los Angeles. She works
with single people who don’t want to be and
those in relationships, be they family, friends,
business or romantic, who have lost their ability
to communicate effectively and are no longer
kind to each other. Besides coaching, Ms. Landau
is speaker, trainer and author. A few years ago,
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first dates. She chose No. 45 twelve years ago
and they’ve been married since 2009.
Jolene Swain, MSW - Her career spans the
academic, public, and non-profit sectors.
Swain’s career in academia as an educator
expands over two decades. Swain served as
Clinical Professor at the University of Southern
California, School of Social Work for 20 years
and currently holds the appointment of Director
of Field Education at California State University
Northridge, Social of Work Department.
Professor Swain is a parent education expert
and provides professional consulting services
to non-profit organizations, including culturally
sensitive parent education groups, parent
education groups for single mothers raising
male children, and educational groups for
pregnant and parenting teens.
Grandparenting: A Second
Time Around
Yes, it’s your turn, again! Are you spending
more time with your grandchildren and you
have come to realize that quite a bit has changed
since you parented? At times, do you feel out of touch
and totally lost with this new generation? Could be
benefit from a refresher course to help brush up on
your parenting? If yes, then Second Time Around:
Grandparenting is for you. Taught by Jolene Swain,
MSW, Professor and certified parent education expert,
participants will explore and discuss Building Blocks
for Grandparenting Success, Positive/Negative Parent/
Child Attachments, Establishing Healthy Boundaries:
Knowing when to ‘Stay out of It’, ‘The Teen Years’,
Traditions and Customs, Child Developmental Stages:
When and What to Expect, Enhancing Relationships,
Positive
Discipline,
Grandparents
Raising
Grandchildren, and Community Involvement from an
inter-generational/multi-ethnic approach. This class is
taught in a seminar format and encourages interactive
participation between attendees to enhance learning.
Come learn and share.
Grandparenting: A Second Time Around 683B2
Jolene Swain, MSW
Friday Jun 17 - Jul 22 10:30 - 12:00
Fee: $50
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Special Interest
Welcome to OASIS!
DMV presents Seniors & Safe Driving
The Department of Motor Vehicles established
the Ombudsman Program for the expressed
purpose of helping all drivers maintain their driving
independence for as long as they can do so safely. Come
in to discuss and receive vital information about driving
and the effects on driving, tips for safe driving, signs of
unsafe driving, alternate transportation and pedestrian
safety.
684B2
Tressa Thompson, Department of Motor Vehicles
Monday Jun 13 11:00 - 12:00
Free
AARP Smart Driver Course
AARP Smart Driver Courses are available to those
who wish to receive a discount on their auto insurance.
This is a 2-day, 8-hour course. You must attend both
days to receive a certificate. AARP member class fee
is $15 (non-members $20). You must provide your
AARP membership number for the discounted rate.
Participants must pay AARP instructor directly - cash
(exact change), or checks accepted.
686B2
Isadora Delahousaye
Thursday & Friday May 19 - May 20 12:00 - 4:00
790W2
AARP Instructor
Friday May 27 - Jun 3 12:00 - 4:00
DMV presents Seniors & Safe Driving 788W2
Thursday Jun 30 11:00 - 12:00
Free
685B2
Free
DMV presents Seniors & Safe Driving 789W2
Thursday Jul 21 11:00 - 12:00
Free
Proud Sponsor of
AARP Smart Driver Refresher Course
The AARP Smart Driver Refresher Course is a 4-hour
course. To attend this course, you must have attended
the 8-hour course within the last three years. AARP
member class fee is $15 (non-members $20). You
must provide your AARP membership number for the
discounted rate. Participants must pay AARP instructor
directly - cash (exact change), or checks accepted.
Isadora Delahousaye
Friday Jul 29 12:00 - 4:00
Free
Baldwin Hills Annex
687B2
AARP Instructor
Friday Aug 5 12:00 - 4:00
Free
791W2
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Volunteer
Opportunities
New Tutor Information Meeting
If you would like to give just one hour a week to help
teach a child to read, please come and learn about the
Tutoring Program. Prospective Tutors must register
for, and attend the Tutor Information Meeting and must
register for, and attend all three Tutor training days.
New Tutor Information Meeting
688B2
Cynthia Singleton
Thursday Aug 11 10:30 - 11:30
Free
Tutor Training
689B2
Cynthia Singleton
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Aug 16 - Aug 18
10:30 - 2:30
Volunteer Orientation Meeting
Are you looking to make a difference? Whether it’s
putting your skills to use, working with people you like,
or helping make change in the community, OASIS has
opportunities for you. Volunteering is an integral part
of healthy aging, and gives you a chance to give back.
From tutoring to committee membership, registering
new members to utilizing your unique expertise for
helping us reach our goals, OASIS needs you today!
Come to one of the following meetings to learn more
about the many volunteering opportunities, and to tell
us about your particular set of skills.
690B2
Thursday May 26 1:30 - 2:30
Free
691B2
Free
Tuesday May 24 1:30 - 2:30
Free
768W2
Free
769W2
CATCH Healthy Habits Information Meeting
Want to be a hero? Get involved in your community
teaching children about healthy eating and staying
active. Come learn more about CATCH Healthy
Habits. It will change your life as well as the lives of
our children!
CATCH Healthy Habits is an intergenerational program
that pairs teams of older adult volunteers with kids for
fun physical fitness games and nutrition activities.
Don’t forget to register for the upcoming training!
CATCH Healthy Habits Information
Meeting692B2
Nat Hutton
Friday Jul 22 10:30 - 11:30
Free
CATCH Healthy Habits Information
Meeting766W2
Nat Hutton
Free
CATCH Healthy Habits Training
CATCH Healthy Habits is an intergenerational
program that pairs teams of older adult volunteers
with kids for fun physical fitness games and nutrition
activities. This training will introduce you to:
• The CATCH curriculum
• Fun twists on traditional games
• Healthy snacks
Bring your smiles & enthusiasm for a fun training!
Refreshments provided.
Nat Hutton
Friday Jul 29 10:30 - 11:30
Free
693B2
Nat Hutton
Free
767W2
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Day Trips
& Excursions
Please note that day trip cancellations are not
refundable. If you are unable to attend, we will
attempt to fill your spot. If we are able to fill your
spot, we will issue you a credit for the cost of the trip,
less a $15 trip processing fee. If we are unable to fill
your spot, we will not be able to issue you a credit for
the trip.
Please register according to the location from which
you will load the bus.
New: Each trip has an “intensity” rating on how much
walking or standing is involved.
Low: 1 foot print
Moderate: 2 foot prints
Moderate to Great: 3 foot prints
Tour the Future of Baldwin Hills
The Baldwin Hills Conservancy territory is a 2 square
mile area that includes Kenneth Hahn State Recreation
Area, Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook, Culver City
Park, and a series of trails and pocket parks that make
up the Parklands. Join OASIS and the staff of the
Conservancy on a 2.5 hour guided visit of existing, new
and planned park amenities from the Baldwin Hills to
the Ballona Creek. Learn about the opportunities and
constraints of the biology, topography, infrastructure
and demographics as the State of California works to
expand the last large open space in the watershed into
a world class urban park. We will finish with a catered
box lunch at the the top of the Baldwin Hills Scenic
Overlook, with spectacular views of the Los Angeles
Basin.
Tour the Future of Baldwin Hills
1606B2
David McNeill, Baldwin Hills Conservancy
Friday May 27 9:30 - 1:30
Fee: $35
Trips
Time to meet the bus: 9:15AM
Bus leaves: 9:30AM
Bus returns (approx.): 1:30PM
Parking: park along the back gate of Macy’s parking
lot (near Marlton/MLK side)
Bus meets: at rear of the Macy’s parking lot, near
Marlton Avenue.
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Day Trips
& Excursions
Del Mar Horse Racing
It’s time for an adventure, where ‘the surf meets the
turf’ at the exciting Del Mar Race Track! This historical
horse racing venue was the brainchild of Bing Crosby
and his Hollywood friends, as a getaway location
back in 1937. The tradition still carries on today of
‘nobody’s in a hurry but the horses.’ In 1993, major
renovations were completed on the track, worth over
$80 million. Now, we can enjoy the Hollywood history
with modern style! There will be reserved seating in
the Del Mar Clubhouse, and lunch will be of your
choosing among the many restaurants and concession
stands at the track. Join OASIS and enjoy some good
old-fashioned horse racing!
Fee: $82
Trips
Celebrate Bastille Day
at Normandie Bakery!
Do you feel like a Francophile? Is Paris one of your
favorite places to be? Then join us for a celebration of
Bastille Day! Just like the American Revolution, the
French Revolution began with a bang, the storming
of the Bastille prison in search of weapons for rebels.
To commemorate this day, OASIS will be spending
lunch with a French patriot, Chef Josette LeBlond!
We will enjoy a menu of delicious French food, while
Chef Josette provides us with a little bit of history. We
will meet at the bakery for the lunch, so carpooling is
recommended.
Normandie Bakery & Josette’s Bistro
3024 South Cochran Ave.
Celebrate Bastille Day at
Normandie Bakery!
Thursday Jul 14 11:00 - 1:00
Fee: $30
Trips
Celebrate Bastille Day at
Normandie Bakery!
Thursday Jul 14 11:00 - 1:00
Fee: $30
Trips
1607B2
1608B2
Time to meet bus: 9:15AM
Bus leaves: 9:30AM
Parking: park along the back gate of Macy’s parking
lot (Marlton Avenue/MLK side)
Bus meets: at rear of the Macy’s parking lot, near
Marlton Avenue.
Fee: $82
Trips
1608W2
Time to meet bus: 9:45AM
Bus leaves: 10:00AM
Parking: Park in the structure by Macy’s, on any level
Bus meets: at the Westside Macy’s bus stop on
Overland, just south of Pico.
1607B2
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Day Trips
& Excursions
Eat Your Heart Out in Little Italy
Fee: $120 Trips
1604B1
Bus departs: 8:15AM
Return time (approx.): 6:00PM
Parking: Park along the back gate of Macy’s parking
Bus Meets: at rear of the Macy’s parking lot, near
Marlton Avenue
Eat Your Heart Out in Little Italy
Fee: $120 Trips
Eat Your Heart Out in
Little Italy
What goes together better than great Italian food
and California sunshine? Experience a guided tour
of Little Italy in San Diego, a neighborhood with an
Italian presence since 1871. Six thousand families of
Genovese and Sicilian origin once called this home.
The salty sea air, the ready-made port, bougainvillea,
geraniums, olive trees and cactus plants reminded
many Italians of the sunny fishing villages back home.
1604W1
Bus departs: 7:45AM
Parking: Park in the structure by Macy’s,
on any level.
Bus Meets: at the Westside Macy’s bus stop on
They painted their tine wood bungalow homes the
colors favored by their ancestors. They built their own
boats, fished with hand-sewn nets, cultivated fruit
and vegetable gardens, made fresh pasta by hand and
baked golden loves of sesame-topped Italian bread in
igloo-shaped backyard ovens. For a time, paradise was
theirs. On this tour, we recreate the world that was and
showcase the hip and stylish neighborhood Little Italy
has become.
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Your on-board, local expert will take you behind
the scenes for the ultimate look inside this thriving
community. Along the way, you’ll sample the flavors
of Italy as you enjoy a progressive lunch. You’ll go into
the kitchen at Il Monello Ristorante, one of Little Italy’s
best restaurants, where you’ll meet Chef Fabrizio.
He’ll introduce you to his way of cooking Italian
and give you an opportunity to taste everything from
Raspa Dura (an imported soft/ripe parmesan cheese)
to imported bone-in prosciutto. Lunch concludes with
authentic Italian gelato at Café Zucchero.
Day Trips
& Excursions
Heart and Soul of L.A.
Friday Jun 24 9:30 - 4:30
Fee: $99 Trips
1605B1
Bus departs: 9:45AM
Bus Meets: at rear of the Macy’s parking lot, near
Marlton Avenue
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early settlers and founding families at the starting
point of your day tour exploring the heart and soul of
Los Angeles. You’ll be joined for the day by a local
guide who will take you on a journey to discover the
diverse cultures that are alive and well. Your guide
will introduce you to some of L.A.’s best kept secrets
including architecturally rich Wset Adams Heights, the
Sugar Hill neighborhood, Leimert Park, the Bradbury
Building, and visit the memorial of “Biddy Mason.”
Here you can pay tribute to her and her lifetime
achievements before heading to lunch at Dulan’s on
Crenshaw. This restaurant features Southern homestyle
cooking at its finest. For over 25 years, they have been
serving some of the best Soul Food in Los Angeles with
recipes passed down through the generations. Lunch
options include: southern fried chicken, smothered
chicken, smothered pork chops, short ribs, fried or
baked fish, or meatloaf. All dishes come with a choice
of two sides, peach cobbler or sweet potato pie, and
coffee, hot tea, or iced tea. After lunch, you’ll travel
to Exposition Park, and visit the California AfricanAmerican Museum. On your guided tour at the
museum, you’ll discover a culture that has contributed
greatly to the arts, humanities, sciences, politics,
religion, and sports. This museum tour will test your
knowledge, including interactive gallery games and
hands-on activities.
Friday Jun 24 9:00 - 5:00
Fee: $99 Trips
1605W1
Bus departs: 9:15AM
Parking: Park in the structure by Macy’s,
on any level.
Tribute Gifts
We are grateful to those who have marked a
significant life occasion by making a
tribute donation. Tributes listed cover November 21,
2015 and April 1, 2016.
In Memory of
Willie Williams
&
Adolphus Perry
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Day Trips
& Excursions
Broad Art & Petersen Automotive
Museums, & Lunch
in the Farmers Market
If you are a car lover and an art lover, then this is the trip
for you! Join OASIS as we tour the newly renovated
Petersen Automotive Museum, and the all-new Broad
Contemporary Art Museum! The Petersen Museum
is famous for its over 300 cars on display, including
one-of-a-kind classics, historical cars, movie cars, and
more! Why not check out the $100 million Mercedes
Benz classic racer? Then we will stop in at the Broad,
one of the most prominent collections of post-war and
contemporary art in the world. Some of the greatest
artists of our time have their pieces on display in
this museum. The 120,000 square foot, $140 million
building uses an innovative ‘Veil-and-Vault’ style of
display for the art, and is definitely worth checking out.
For lunch, we will be on our own at one of LA’s treasured
landmarks, the farmer’s market! With so many options,
you’re guaranteed to find something you’ll enjoy!
Broad Art & Petersen Automovite Museums, and
Lunch in the Farmers Market
1609B2
Fee: $85
Trips
Departure Time: 9:00A
Time to Meet Bus: 8:45A
Return Time (approx.): 5:00P
lot (Marlton Ave., MLK side)
Bus Meets: at rear of Macy’s parking lot, near Marlton
Avenue.
L.A. County Fair
Baldwin Hills Departure
Join OASIS for the annual trip to the Los Angeles
County Fair! Enjoy the day exploring the many food
options, baking competitions, art exhibits, and more.
Whether you’re looking for a turkey leg, visiting the
animals, or even hopping on a few rides, you don’t want
to miss out on this jam-packed day! Please note that this
trip leaves from Baldwin Hills.
L.A. County Fair - Baldwin Hills
Departure1610B2
Wednesday Sep 21 11:00 - 6:00
Fee: $25
Trips
Time to meet the bus: 10:45am
Bus Departs: 11:00am
Return Time (approx.): 6:00pm
Meet Bus: at rear of the Macy’s parking lot, near
Marlton Avenue.
Broad Art & Petersen Automotive Museums, and
Lunch in the Farmers Market
1609W2
Fee: $85
Trips
Departure Time: 9:30A
Time to Meet Bus: 9:15A
Return Time (approx.): 5:30P
Parking: Park in the structure by Macy’s, on any level.
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Day Trips
& Excursions
Sedona & Grand Canyon
in the Fall
1611B1
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Oct 3 - Oct 7
Sedona & Grand Canyon
in the Fall
1611W1
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Oct 3 - Oct 7
Sedona & Grand
Canyon in the Fall
Join OASIS for the chance to enjoy the beautiful Sedona
and Grand Canyon in autumn! This trip includes two
nights in Sedona and two nights at the Aquarius Hotel
in Laughlin. Enjoy the Red Rock Formations, Bell
Hill, and the historic community of Jerome in Sedona,
where an art scene now thrives. Then, spend a day in
the Grand Canyon, taking in the magnificence of this
natural wonder. For the finale, two nights in Laughlin
will give you the chance to explore the city. Two
breakfasts and two continental breakfasts are included
in the price of the trip.
See your OASIS Center for brochures.
Monday through Friday, October 3 – 7 2016
Fee: $699.00 per person double /$899.00 single
occupancy
Deposit-$200.00 make checks payable to Friendly
Excursions. The tour company will invoice you
directly for the outstanding balance.
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Day Trips
& Overnight Excursions
Overnight Excursions
Overnight Trip Cancellations: please see brochures for
details. For overnight excursions, you cannot leave
your vehicle parked on the mall premises.
Optional insurance available for $240/person
Call OASIS for information and to reserve your space.
Rates include a $50 discount valid until October 9,
2016. Make checks payable to Collette. See brochure
for more information.
Southern Charms Tour
1701A1
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,
Friday, Saturday Apr 9 - Apr 15
Southern Charms Tour
Join OASIS as we visit some of the fantastic historical
locations of the South on our Southern Charms Tour!
You won’t want to miss this trip full of great hospitality,
memorable sights, and delicious comfort food!
Highlights of this seven-day trip include:
Charleston, South Carolina Tours
Boone Hall
Savannah, Georgia
Jekyll Island
St. Simons Island
St. Augustine, Florida
Guided Trolley Tours
Meals Included: 6 breakfasts, 3 dinners
Included in price: Round Trip Air from LAX, Air
Taxes and Fees/Charges, Hotel Transfers
Sunday – Saturday April 9 – April 17, 2017
Southern Charm Trip Info Meeting
Interested in learning more about the Southern Charms
Tour? Join us as Tyler Reardon of Collette Vacations
gives us more details about the week-long trip In South
Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. Tyler will go over the
various tours, meal locales, and answer any questions
you have regarding the trip. If you are considering
going, you don’t want to miss this information!
Southern Charm Trip Info Meeting
1701B2
Tyler Reardon, Collette Vacations
Tuesday Sep 27 1:30 - 2:30
Free
Fee: $3,459 Single Occupancy
$2,659 Double Occupancy
$2629 Triple Occupancy
$250/person Deposit
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Friends of
Pacific Region OASIS thanks the following donors who so graciously supported our region by contributing
to the Friends of OASIS campaign or by giving a registration gift, credit gift, tribute gift or sponsorship
between November 21, 2015 and April 1, 2016. Your continuing support allows us to continue providing
quality programming and enrichment opportunities to our members. Thank you!
Contributing Scholar ($250-499)
Dr. Earnestine Thomas Robertson
Supporting Scholar ($150-249)
Gladys L. Haynie
Mr. Nat Hutton
Mrs. Shirley A. Jordan Jones
Ms. Shirley E. Morris
Ms. Josephine Papp
Emiko Judy Saito
Scholar ($100-149)
Jan and Pat Gilbert
Marcia Kerz
Ms. Odessa B. Anderson
Ms. Delores S. Bodey
Ms. Madie E. Booker
Patricia Daniels
Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Jamerson
Beverly A. Johnson
Mrs. Shirley Lockley
Mrs. Muriel S. Meggerson
Ms. Evelyn Osborne
Mrs. Sybil Phillips
Mrs. Jacqueline Triplett
Ms. Sandra Lynn Tufts
Ava and Roberta Walton
Ms. Janet R. Wilder
Associate Scholar ($75-99)
Dawn Anderson
Susan M. Howard
Ms. Karen Jackson
Ms. Shirley J. Lucas
Ms. Myrthe McClain
Ms. Jackie Russell
Ms. Norma Claire Vojacek
Friend ($50-74)
Ms. Vernita Allen
Mr. and Mrs. Fred L. Anderson
Mrs. Bettie Gene Banks
Ms. Audrey Bornstein
Ms. Bette M. Coleman
Ms. Muriel T. Coleman
Renee Cronenwalt
Ms. Davilla T. Davis
Joyce A. Davis
Ms. Perlisa V. Dorn
Ms. Barbara M. Freeman
Ms. Nancy Goldberg
Ms. Sylvia Graham
Ms. Betty H. Graves
Ms. Gloria Guillory
Ms. Delores Jardan
Mrs. Alexia Johnson
Ms. Carolyn Johnson
Ms. Cecelia Kerr
Fred and Jacqueline Lakey
Patricia Levinson
Ms. Clarene Long
Ms. Martha Lovelace
William and Rosa Lowe
Ms. Helen Masuda
Ms. Cletus J. Moore
Ms. Joan Penland
Ms. Felton Perry
Shirley J. Peters
Ms. Princess M. Pryor
Ms. Cathy E. Rauch
Ms. Rita Kathryn Ries
William and Anne Royal
Barbara Schelbert
Mrs. Cecilia Sobers
Ms. Sarah Strassberg
Ms. Myrna L. Taylor
Mrs. Myra Christina Theard
Ms. Barbara Walton
Friend ($50-74)
Odom and Betty Williams
Ms. Ethel L. Woods
Ms. Frances R. Woods
Donor ($1-49)
Ms. Gia Aivazian
Ms. Marilyn C. Allaire
Ms. Velma M. Anderson
Ms. Susan Au
Ms. Ethel Belcher
Ms. Sheila B. Berman
Ms. Albertine Berry
Ms. June L. Boyd
Ms. Rosie Brooks
Catherine Brow
Mrs. Kathryn Chapel
Ms. Anne L. Chavis
Jean Armstead Chun
Sandy Coleman
Errol Collier
Charlene Cyrus
June Davis
Ms. Katrina Davis Hill
Ms. Shirley Dent
Ms. Diann Dumas
Ms. Geneva Eckerson
Mr. and Ms. Ernest S. Evans
Ms. Selma Framson
Ms. Edith L. Freireich
Jacqueline L. Galperson
Ms. Norma Glickman
Leo A. Goldberg
Charlotte B Haines
Mr. George Hamlett
Ms. Patricia M. Hedge
Adelle Heller
Roberta Hollis
Simon Hollis Jr.
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Friends of
Pacific Region OASIS thanks the following donors who so graciously supported our region by contributing
to the Friends of OASIS campaign or by giving a registration gift, credit gift, tribute gift or sponsorship
between November 21, 2015 and April 1, 2016. Your continuing support allows us to continue providing
quality programming and enrichment opportunities to our members. Thank you!
Donor ($1-49)
Ms. Nancy M. Hyman
Ms. Bobbie Jasper
Ms. Carmen Johnson
Ms. Irma J. Johnson
Ms. Janice Hutto Johnson
Ms. Pearl Johnson
Ms. Ona Jones
Ms. Danellen M. Joseph
Barbara Kabot
Ms. Tanya Kaplan
Ms. Helen A. Keeling
Ms. Wan Jong Kim
Mr. Prince E. Lewis
Mrs. Weldena Lightner
Andrea Lipsman
Georgia L. Lumpkin
Donor ($1-49)
Lanetta Lyons
Jack and Valerie Melmed
Ms. Lillian D. Meyerson
Ms. Linda S. Milan
Pat & Ricki Milne
Jack and Irene Oelberger
Ms. Marilyn U. Owens
Shirley J Patterson
Evelyn J Payne
Mr. Rod Phillips
Ms. Eloise C. Rainey
Ms. Dolores Ramos
Mrs. Audrey L. Robert
LeRoy Russ
Diane Schwartz
Donor ($1-49)
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Schwartz
Ms. Shirley Shatsky
Geneese Simmons
Ms. Evelyn Solomon
Adela Steinman
Ms. Lora Stewart
Ms. Catherine R. Sumpter
Brenda Taylor
Ms. Vyres D. Thompson
Carole Vallez
Ms. Martha Watson
Ms. Carolyn Williams
Ms. Delores Williams
Ms. Jurl F. Williams
Ms. Rosalyn Zakheim
To learn more, contact: Nat Hutton
(323) 298-4400
[email protected]
www.oasisnet.org/CATCHHealthyHabits
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Ambassadors
Our Volunteers
A heartfelt thank you goes to each and every one of our OASIS volunteers from 2015 to present. Your
contributions of time, talent and effort are invaluable. You help make Pacific Region OASIS a wonderful
place to be. You represent OASIS with excellence, kindness and love. Thank you!
Bilal Abdul-Hasan
Vita Adams
Margaret Aizenstat
Barbara Albert
Susan Au
Cheryle Babbitt
Helen Baker
Bettie Banks
Vendella Barnett
Gail Bearden
Catherine Bell
Rosalie Bergman
Lena Berry
Florence Bethel
Philip Binderman
Margarete Boerger
Dolores Bolton
Claudette Booth
Arilicia Boyland
Eileen Branda
Ellen Brennglass
Edith Bress
Catherine Brewster
Barbara Brown
Celia Brugman
Lucy Bruttomesso
Cynthia Burks
Nancy Cable
Elizabeth Castruita
Jane Catalano
Chiow Chang
Minnie Childress
Thomas Ciesielski
Thalia Clarke
Jeri Clerx
Betty Cohn
Linda Collins
Wendell Conn
Elaine Cook
Barbara Craigen
Sylvia Cunningham
Annie Davis
Arlene Davis
Deloris Dean
Stanley Decovnick
Lisa Dembo
Shirley Dent
Marilynn Dipaola
Perlisa Dorn
Diann Dumas
Anita Edwards
Olivia Farzam
Laura Fiddler
Sharon Fine
Sheryl Finke
Janice Fitzgerald
Selma Framson
Judy Francis
Rose Friedman
Valerie Garrett
Shelley Gerstl
Gloria Gesas
Sheila Glaser
Natalie Goldman
Roslyn Goldstein
Bette Gordy
Harold Gordy
Sylvia Graham
Diane Greenberg
Gloria Greenhill
Richard Grimm
Gloria Guillory
Sue Hagen
Susan Hamric
Beatrice Harris
Barbara Hartmann
Brenda Hartwell
Shirley Higgins
Mary Hochenauer
Alma Holland
Karen Holland
Edith Hunter
Lorena Jackson
Delores Jardan
Alexia Johnson
Dorothy Johnson
Marie Johnson
Marylynn Johnson
Pearl Johnson
Millie Jones
Ona Jones
Patricia Jones
Gloria Kaskel
Diane Kert
Jonathan Kert
Sheila Kert
Linda Kesler
Cheryl Key
Georgia King
Rachel Koza
Jacqueline Lakey
Frani Levinson
Kim Lewitt
Eileen Lieberman
Charlene Limenih
Shirley Lockley
Vertrilla Looney
Martha Lovelace
Eleanor Luckett
Margaret Luvisi
Bobbi Mantooth
Marlene Marco
Mercedes Martin
Syrena Mason
Shirley Maxwell
Effie McSweaney
Lizzie Miles
Roslyn Miller
Ella Millsap
Sheila Mitchell
Gilbert Morgen
Louise Morony
Thelma Joyce Moultrie
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Ambassadors
Our Volunteers
A heartfelt thank you goes to each and every one of our OASIS volunteers from 2015 to present. Your
contributions of time, talent and effort are invaluable. You help make Pacific Region OASIS a wonderful
place to be. You represent OASIS with excellence, kindness and love. Thank you!
Yvonne Neely
Sylvia Nesbit
Bobbi Owens
Monica Panno
Josephine Papp
Patrick Peterson
Vyethel Peterson
Carlota Powell
Princess Pryor
Beverly Quaintance
Lee Regberg
Joyce Reiley
Madeleine Renee-Walters
Anita Robinson
Marianne Robinson
Mary Robinson-Smith
Bernice Rosen
Irma Roth
Chet Rychick
Josephine Saunders
Veronica Schweitzer
Margaret Scott
Susan Shapiro
Daniel Shere
Yeumei Shon
Peter Thompson
Joyce Townsend
Bernice Tyson
Catherine Uribe
Elaine Vander-Beugle
Renee Walters
Andrea Wareham
Kathy Warren
Saundra Warren
Barbara Washington
Barbara Webb
Karen Webb
Susan Weitzman
Letitia Wellington
Barbara Wiggins
Claire Wildstein
Gloria Wiley
Myra Wilkerson
Delores Williams
Eleanor Williams
Rose Williams
Elizabeth Wilson
Frances Woods
Elise Woodson
Mary Lou Young
Margaret Short
John Shrader
Mary Silvestri
Geneese Simmons
Cynthia Singleton
Marie Sloan
Hazel Smalley
Linda Smith
Mary Ann Smith
Patricia Smith
Rhonda Smith
DeAnne Sobul
Evelyn Solomon
Mary Stallings
Lavenia Stewart
Robert Stiles
Eloise Streator
Janet Sylvester
Keiko Takeda
Lottie Taylor
Phyllis Taylor
Alicia Teichman
Patricia Terrell
Mary-Lauretta Testa
Anita Thomas
If we have inadvertently omitted your name, we sincerely apologize and ask that you contact us and let us
know.
Looking for an opportunity to get involved?
Become an OASIS Volunteer!
Sign up for a Orientation Meeting on page #42 to learn MORE!
Center Volunteer
Opportunities
Classes/Activities
Opportunities
National Program
Opportunities
Committee
Opportunities
• Reception
• Front Desk
• Data Entry
• Registration
• Class Coordinators
• Computer Connections
• Instructor/Speaker
• Intergenerational Tutoring
• CATCH Healthy Habits
• Travel
• Program
• Fundraising
• Beautification
• Community Engagement
(323) 291-3414
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Instructors
& Guest Speakers
OASIS would like to thank all of our wonderful instructors, guest speakers, volunteer instructors and
moderators. Because of you, OASIS is able to offer wonderful programs!
Vita Adams
Wanda Armstrong
Verna Bailey
Sara Barnwell
Beverly Barton
Erma Bell
Emil Belvin
Dolores Bolton
Paul Bush
Celia Brugman
Ursaline Bryant
Tianna Casimir
Julissa Castillo
Sonya Chapnick
Anita Chun
Deborah Clayton
Elaine Cook
James Cross
Davilla Davis
Isadora Delahousaye
Raymond Dietz
Don Digirolamo
Beverly Douthet
Stuart Drexler
Maria Hansen
Earl Hutchinson
Yvonne Hutchinson
Nat Hutton
Saul Jacobs
Marie Johnson
Erin Kaplan
Nicole Kaplan
Eddie Kendrix
Jack King
Rosanne Kleinerman
Nurit Krauss
Peter Lancellotti
Sally Landau
Shon Le Blanc
Jackie Lee
Bob Lipson
Shirley Lockley
James Lucero
Randy Martin
Ilean Mathias
David McNeill
Charles Meigs
Liz Swiertz Newman
Petra Niles
Emanuel Pope, III
Jason Price
Tressa Thompson
Adrienne Omansky
Princess Pryor
Tyler Reardon
Jacqueline Rice
Antonia Routt
Eladio Sainz
Loriston Scott
Beatriz Sereno
Cynthia Singleton
DeAnne Sobul
Susan Strick
William Stancil
Michael Wilde
Delores Williams
Judy Wright
OASIS Partner Organizations
OASIS would like to thank the following organizations that support OASIS by providing speakers who have
so generously donated their time for the benefit of our members.
AARP
Alzheimer’s Greater Los Angeles
Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza
Baldwin Hills Conservancy
Cal Estate Brokers
Caremore
Compassion & Choices
Crenshaw Yoga & Dance
Department of Motor Vehicles
Health Tax Money
Independence at Home
Kaiser Permanente
LA City Attorney Elder Abuse Unit
LADWP
Motion Picture & Television Fund
PlanArk Co.
Seniors Helping Seniors
Social Justice Learning Institute
Stop Senior Scams!
UCLA
Valentino’s Costumes
Vision Theater
Westside Pavilion
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Registration
Procedures
Registration for OASIS classes is easy!
On-Site Registration
On-site registration will be held on the following days:
Baldwin Hills OASIS
Tuesday, May 3: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Westside OASIS
Thursday, May 5: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Registration will continue throughout the trimester until classes are full.
(Note: Late registration is optional. Discounts will not be given.)
Registration receipts will be provided at the time of registration.
Registration forms will not be accepted prior to on-site registration dates. Any mail-in
registrations will be processed after on-site registration forms.
Mailing address:
3818 Crenshaw Blvd., #A-923, Los Angeles, CA 90008
Online Registration
You may register online at www.oasisnet.org/Los-Angeles-CA#. Early online registration opens
Thursday, April 28th, at 10:00am and closes Friday, April 29th, at 4:00pm.
Online registration reopens on Friday, May 6, 2016 at 10:00am after on-site registration is finished.
OASIS Membership
You must be a member of OASIS to register for classes. If you are not a member, you may join in
person at OASIS, by phone, online at www.oasisnet.org/myoasis, or complete a New Member Form
and bring or mail it to OASIS with your registration. Membership is free.
Class Numbers
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 class(es).
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Registration
Waiver
Procedures
All participants must sign the waiver on the registration
form. If attending a trip, participants will sign a waiver on
the day of the trip. OASIS reserves the right to decline a member’s participation in a class or a trip.
Note
Registrants and participants permit the taking of videotapes and photographs of themselves during
OASIS classes and events (for OASIS publicity use only). Members who do not wish to participate
should notify the photographer or staff.
Spouses/Family Members
If there are two members in one household, please complete two registration forms. Do not list two
people on one form.
Fees
A non-refundable $10 processing fee is charged one time each trimester when initially registering
for classes. All class fees and the processing fees must be paid at the time of registration. Make
checks payable to OASIS unless otherwise noted.
Class Refunds
Program fees are non-refundable unless OASIS cancels the program or if you have a medical
reason or jury duty (documentation must accompany request). OASIS must be notified before
the first class begins. If a refund is due, a refund request will be processed and issued within 10
business days. Different refund policies may apply for day trips or travel.
Trip Refunds
Day Trips - Cancellations are not refundable or transferable. If you are unable to attend, OASIS will
attempt to fill your spot. If OASIS is able to fill your spot, we will issue you a credit for the cost of
the trip, less a $15 trip processing fee. If we are unable to fill your spot, we will not be able to issue
you a credit for a trip. No refunds given for day of cancellations.
Overnight Trips - Please contact OASIS for specific details or refer to the trip brochure.
Returned Checks
If your check is returned by your bank for any reason, the amount of the check plus an additional
return check fee of $40 will be due and payable to OASIS.
Wait Lists
When a class reaches its maximum limit, a wait list is started. If there is a cancellation and a
vacancy becomes available, calls will be placed to those on the wait list in the order in which
registrations were received. If there is a fee for a wait list class or trip, you must pay for the class
immediately upon confirmation.
Attendance & Class Etiquette
If you register for a class, please attend. If you are not able to attend, please call OASIS. If you
miss one class in a series, there is no need to call. As a courtesy to the instructors and your
classmates, please arrive to class on time. If you are late, please enter the classroom quietly. Make
sure your cell phones are off or muted. Please don’t wear heavy perfumes or colognes.
Thank you for your continued participation. We truly appreciate all of our wonderful members and
volunteers.
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New Member
Form
To join OASIS, please complete this form and return it to the OASIS Center. Or, you can join OASIS online
at www.oasisnet.org. Members receive the OASIS catalog three times a year. Membership is free.
Which center will you primarily attend? ___ Baldwin Hills ___ Westside/West Valley
PLEASE PRINT
EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION:
_________________________________________
Name
_________________________________________
Contact for Emergency
_________________________________________
Address
_________________________________________
Emergency Contact Phone #
_________________________________________
City, State, ZIP
How did you hear about OASIS?
___ Catalog ___ Family ___ Friend
___ Newspaper ___ Presentation ___ TV/Radio
___ Internet ___ Direct Mail ___ Walk-in
_________________________________________
Telephone
_________________________________________
Email
Birth Date _______/_______/_______
Gender: ___Female ___Male
Marital Status: ___Single ___Married
___Widowed ___Divorced
If married, is your spouse a participant?
______Yes _____No If yes, spouse’s name:
_________________________________________
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION:
___ Retired ___ Currently Employed
_________________________________________
Employer (past or present)
_________________________________________
Occupation (past or present)
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION:
Are you interested in volunteering with OASIS?
____Yes ___No
If yes, please check your interests:
___ Office/Administrative ___ Registration
___ Computer ___ Special Events
___Instructor/Speaker ___ Tutor (K-4)
___CATCH Healthy Habits
STATISTICAL INFORMATION:
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
appreciated.
Ethnicity:
___African American ___American Indian
___Asian ___Caucasian
___Hispanic/Latino ___Other
Highest Level of Education:
___Grade School ___High School
___Some College ___College Degree
___Post-Graduate
(For office use only)
____ New Member ____ Updated Info Member #: ______________ Date: _________ Initials: ____
Please return this form to one of our OASIS Centers (Baldwin Hills, Westside Pavilion).
www.oasisnet.org
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Class Suggestion
Survey
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Class Index
Summer 2016
B2 = Baldwin Hills | W2 = Westside
Class #
Class
Page #
Arts & Humanities
600B2 |
OASIS Actor’s Studio............................................................................. 08
700W2 | 701W2
Adventures in Art History....................................................................... 08
609B2 |
OASIS Book Club Series........................................................................ 12
609B1 |
Book Club - A Lesson Before Dying...................................................... 13
611B2 |
Book Club - Everything I Never Told You............................................. 13
610B2 |
Book Club - Purple Hibiscus: A Novel................................................... 13
707W2 |
OASIS Book Club.................................................................................. 12
708W2 |
OASIS Book Club without book............................................................ 12
601B2 |
OASIS Chorale....................................................................................... 08
605B2 |
Beginner’s Genealogy Workshop........................................................... 09
703W2 |
Intermediate/Advanced Genealogy Workshop....................................... 10
607B2 | 705W2
Clothing of the Home Front - Fashion of World War II.......................... 11
603B2 | 604B2
Contemporary Issues............................................................................... 09
613B2 | 709W2
Conversational French............................................................................ 14
717W2 |
Crochet Workshop................................................................................... 16
702W2 |
Current Events Discussion...................................................................... 09
715W2 | 716W2
Edible Still Life....................................................................................... 15
712W2 |
Exploring Los Angeles through a Cultural Lens..................................... 16
606B2 | 704W2
Fashion of the Victorian Era - I Want a Victorian Costume!.................. 10
718W2 |
Political Cinema Series........................................................................... 19
721W2 |
Film Screening: All the President’s Men (1976)..................................... 19
720W2 |
Film Screening: The Candidate (1972)................................................... 19
719W2 |
Film Screening: The Last Hurrah (1958)................................................ 19
616B2 |
Summer Cinema Series: The Career of Sidney Poitier........................... 17
620B2 |
Film Screening: Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner................................... 18
619B2 |
Film Screening: In the Heat of the Night................................................ 18
617B2 |
Film Screening: Porgy & Bess................................................................ 17
618B2 |
Film Screening: To Sir, With Love......................................................... 17
713W2 |
From Egypt to Greece: The Birth & Early History of the Alphabet....... 16
614B2 |
Beginning Spanish.................................................................................. 14
615B2 |
Intermediate Spanish............................................................................... 14
730W2 |
Learning Guitar with Michael Wilde...................................................... 21
710W2 |
Poetry Workshop: More Maxin Kumin.................................................. 15
711W2 |
Poetry Workshop: Summertime Rhyme................................................. 15
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Class Index
Summer 2016
Class Number
Class
Page #
Arts & Humanities
714W2 |
The Bible and Archaeology.................................................................... 16
731W2 |
The Golden Age of American Music - The Series.................................. 20
734W2 |
The Bon Vivant from Peru, Indiana: Cole Porter................................... 20
732W2 |
A Single Creative Mind: George & Ira Gershwin.................................. 20
733W2 |
The Wizard of OZ: Harold Arlen............................................................ 20
735W2 |
Together & Not: Hoagy Carmichael & Johnny Mercer.......................... 21
736W2 |
Our 1950’s - Transformation Decade of Music...................................... 21
602B2 |
What Matters to Me................................................................................ 08
608B2 | 706W2
What Were They Thinking?! Styles of the 1970’s.................................. 11
Health & Fitness
637B2 |
747W2 | 748W2
623B2 |
639B2 |
638B2 |
621B2 |
740W2 |
743W2 |
742W2 |
741W2 |
640B2 |
625B2 | 626B2
629B2 | 630B2
627B2 | 628B2
636B2 |
749W2 |
624B2 |
752W2 |
750W2 |
751W2 |
746W2 |
Belly Rock Exercise................................................................................ 27
Boom! Cardio Workout........................................................................... 29
Burn and Tone at Home.......................................................................... 22
Kundalini Yoga - Advanced.................................................................... 28
Kundalini Yoga - Beginners.................................................................... 28
Men’s Strength and Stretch..................................................................... 22
Move More Exercise - Chair Series........................................................ 24
Move More Exercise - Extension Series................................................. 24
Move More Exercise - Thursdays........................................................... 24
Move More Exercise - Tuesdays............................................................. 24
PepSteppers: OASIS Mall Walkers......................................................... 30
Physical Fitness / Older Adults............................................................... 23
Physical Fitness • Chair Exercise............................................................ 23
Physical Fitness • Sit-Down Aerobics.................................................... 23
Mat Pilates.............................................................................................. 27
Posture, Flexibility & Balance................................................................ 29
Self-Defense Training with James Cross................................................ 30
Strength Training for Strong Bones & Muscles...................................... 30
TimeLessBody........................................................................................ 29
Westside Walkers.................................................................................... 30
Yoga Gently with Sonya......................................................................... 28
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Class Index
Summer 2016
Class #
Class
Health & Fitness
634B2 | 635B2 745W2 | 622B2 |
631B2 |
632B2 |
633B2 |
744W2 |
Page #
- Dance
LatinShapes Dance.................................................................................. 27
LatinShapes Dance.................................................................................. 27
Let Go & Dance...................................................................................... 22
Soul Line Dance Beginners.................................................................... 25
Soul Line Dance Intermediate................................................................ 25
Soul Line Dance Advanced..................................................................... 25
Soul Line Dance with Jackie Rice.......................................................... 25
Health & Fitness - Gourmet Living
641B2 | 753W2
Gourmet Living - Asian Cooking........................................................... 31
642B2 | 754W2
Gourmet Living - Childhood Food Memories........................................ 31
Health & Fitness
652B2 | 761W2
653B2 | 762W2
656B2 | 765W2
647B2 | 758W2
649B2 | 760W2
650B2
651B2 | 756W2
654B2 | 763W2
646B2 |
648B2 | 759W2
644B2 | 757W2
655B2 | 764W2
645B2 |
- Wellness Seminars
Alzheimer’s Q&A................................................................................... 35
American Diabetes Association Presents: Living Beyond Diabetes....... 36
Avoiding Medicare Fraud....................................................................... 36
Everything You Need to Know About Long Term Care Insurance........ 34
Gerontechnology & Using Smartphones for Relaxation........................ 34
Heal Yourself & Others with Acupressure Massage............................... 35
Healthy Habits for Older Adults: Reducing
Salt & Sugar in Your Diet....................................................................... 32
Learn the Benefits of Laughter Yoga!..................................................... 36
Savvy Caregiver Workshop.................................................................... 33
The Basics of Mindful Meditation.......................................................... 34
Transitions from Hospital to Home........................................................ 33
Updates to Medicare............................................................................... 35
Women’s Bladder Health........................................................................ 33
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Class Index
Summer 2016
Class Number
Class
Special Interest
669B2 | 785W2
686B2 | 790W2
687B2 | 791W2
662B2 | 780W2
658B2 | 659B2
660B2 | 661B2
667B2 | 668B2
783W2 | 784W2
786W2 |
684B2 | 685B2
788W2 | 789W2
682B2 | 787W2
683B2 |
643B2 | 755W2
657B2 |
664B2 | 782W2
663B2 | 781W2
665B2 |
680B2 | 681B2
Page #
Before You Need It................................................................................. 42
AARP Smart Driver Course.................................................................... 44
AARP Smart Driver Refresher Course................................................... 44
Avoiding Elder Abuse & Fraud............................................................... 39
Club OASIS............................................................................................ 39
Club OASIS............................................................................................ 39
Compassion & Choices Presents: What is the
End of Life Options Act?........................................................................ 41
Compassion & Choices Presents: What is the
End of Life Options Act?........................................................................ 41
Dating Can Be Fun!................................................................................ 43
DMV presents Seniors & Safe Driving.................................................. 44
DMV presents Seniors & Safe Driving.................................................. 44
Drought Update: Do We Have Enough Water
Yet in Southern California?..................................................................... 43
Grandparenting: A Second Time Around................................................ 43
Growing Your Own Urban Garden!........................................................ 32
OASIS Open House................................................................................ 39
Protecting Your Legacy: An Introduction to Estate Planning................. 40
Stop Senior Scams!................................................................................. 40
The Constitutional Amendments: Do You Know Your Rights?............. 41
The Truth about Reverse Mortgages....................................................... 42
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Class Index
Summer 2016
Class #
Class
Technology
675B2 | 774W2
676B2 | 775W2
677B2 | 776W2
673B2 | 772W2
671B2 | 770W2
670B2 |
672B2 | 771W2
674B2 | 773W2
Page #
Android Tablet........................................................................................ 38
Facebook 1: The Starter Kit.................................................................... 38
Facebook 2: I’m on Facebook, Now What?........................................... 38
Intro to Digital Photography................................................................... 37
Introduction to Computers...................................................................... 37
Introduction to Computers - Super Beginners Class............................... 37
Introduction to the Internet..................................................................... 37
iPad: Try Your Hand at iPad................................................................... 38
Volunteer Opportunities
692B2 | 766W2
CATCH Healthy Habits Information Meeting........................................ 45
693B2 | 767W2
CATCH Healthy Habits Training............................................................ 45
688B2 |
New Tutor Information Meeting............................................................. 45
689B2 |
Tutor Training......................................................................................... 45
690B2 | 691B2
Volunteer Orientation Meeting............................................................... 45
768W2 | 769W2
Volunteer Orientation Meeting............................................................... 45
Day Trips and Excursions
1606B2 |
Tour the Future of Baldwin Hills............................................................ 46
1607B2 |
Celebrate Bastille Day at Normandie Bakery!........................................ 47
1608B2 | 1608W2 Del Mar Horse Racing............................................................................ 47
1604B1 | 1604W1 Eat Your Heart Out in Little Italy............................................................ 48
1605B1 | 1605W1 Heart and Soul of L.A............................................................................. 49
1609B2 | 1609W2 Broad Art & Petersen Automotive Museums,
and Lunch in the Farmers Market........................................................... 50
1610B2 |
L.A. County Fair - Baldwin Hills Departure.......................................... 50
1611B1 | 1611W1 Sedona & Grand Canyon in the Fall....................................................... 51
1701A1 |
Southern Charms Tour............................................................................ 52
1701B2 |
Southern Charm Trip Info Meeting......................................................... 52
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How to register for classes on the OASIS website
1. Go to www.oasisnet.org
2. Click Sign In at the top to Sign in to MyOASIS. If you don’t have
a MyOASIS account yet, click “Create Account” to get started.
3. Choose your city from the Cities list at the top.
• If you are using a tablet or smartphone, tap
the mobile menu icon to find the Cities list.
4. On your local OASIS city home page, choose Classes
from the menu to see upcoming classes.
5. Finding classes: On the Classes screen,
you can search using any of the Filters
on the left, or by entering words in the
Search box at the top.
If you know the class number, click the
Class Number tool on the left and type
the number.
If you are having trouble finding a class
after using the search tools, try clicking
the Clear Search button, or the fishhook
next to the search tool.
6. To sign up for a class,
click Add to cart.
7. Paying for classes: When you are ready
to pay for classes in your cart, click View
Cart and then proceed to checkout.
You will be directed to sign a waiver of
liability.
After you agree to the waiver, follow the
instructions to pay with a credit card.
The Wish List: If desired, you can mark classes that you
want to sign up for at a later date by choosing Add to Wish List.
When you are ready to register for them, choose My Wish list
on the left and then click Add to Cart to put your desired
classes into your shopping cart.
The OASIS Institute
Mailing Addresses:
3818 Crenshaw Blvd., #A-923
Pacific Region OASIS Open House & Registration
Bring a friend and join OASIS for Open House & Registration where we will have light
refreshments. A wonderful time of fellowship and fun!
Registration Schedule
Walk-in registration will be held from 10:00am – 2:00pm at the following locations:
Baldwin Hills OASIS
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
Westside OASIS
Thursday, May 5, 2016
The OASIS Summer Term is from May 9 – August 26, 2016
Early Online Registration
Starting April 28, 2016 at 10:00am through April 29, 2016 at 4:00pm
Regular online registration opens May 6, 2016 at 10:00am

Baldwin Hills Westside OASIS Summer 2016

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