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San Diego County
May-August 2016
Creative Learning & Community
Engagement for Adults 50+
Arts, Humanities, Current Events,
Science, Health, Trips and more
Discover life after 50 through:
Board of Directors
Hank George, Chair
George Chamberlin, Treasurer
Deni Saxod Carpenter,
Secretary
Krishna Arora
David Chong
Marcia Kerz
Judy Lewis
Charles Van Vechten
Simona Valanciute,
President & CEO
Lifelong Learning, Healthy Living
and Community Service
OASIS Services
Get Involved
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Research shows that volunteers
have lower rates of depression
and greater functional ability
than non-volunteers.
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Intergenerational
TutoringProgram
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LifelongLearning
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TravelProgram
Support OASIS
Every donation leads to
successful aging. We rely
on the generosity of our
supporters to bring health
and tutoring programs to
underserved communities
in the San Diego region.
Healthy lifestyle programs
for elementary school children
facilitated by adult mentors to
improve physical activity, eating
habits and self-confidence.
Local children in grades K-4
develop reading skills, improve
self-esteem and increase
positive attitudes toward learning
through evidence-based
educational programs.
Advisory Board
Sister Mary Jo Anderson
Sally Wong Avery
Bob Kelly
Ellen Schmeding
CATCHHealthyHabits
Experience the reward of
community service through
tutoring, office administration,
special events, CATCH Health
Habits program, and travel
planning.
The OASIS mission
Adults 50 and over embrace
the beauty of successful aging
through experiential classes and
wellness programs.
Organized day and extended
trips throughout the year allow
members to add adventure to
their daily lives and explore
new places.
Phone: 619.881.6262 and 760.796.6020
E-mail: infoSanDiegoOasis@oasisnet.org
We serve all of
San Diego County
www.sandiegooasis.org
Dear members, friends and supporters of San Diego OASIS,
We are committed to keeping life after 50 a fun adventure. You will find many exciting opportunities to
participate in classes, lectures, discussion groups, performances, travels, and mentoring children in our
community through CATCH Healthy Habits and Tutoring programs.
For the lifelong learners, here are just a few brand new offerings:

For the philosophy and history lovers: Peter Bolland’s Socrates, Plato and the Allegory of the Cave
and Plato and Aristotle; Henry George’s series on the journey to the New World: 1491, 1492 and
1493.
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Explore your creative side with new art classes: Eddie's Plein Air Watercolor at Liberty Station, Silk
Flower Arranging, and Red, White & Blue Card Making.
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We’ve got fun for all ages: Pirates of the Caribbean by Dr. Roberts, Ingenious: The World of Dr.
Seuss! with Gabe Selak, and Animals in Music Sing-Along with Chris Burns.
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Want to go places where all generations will make fun memories? Fly to the Moon at the San Diego
Air & Space Museum, enjoy a docent-led tour of Carlsbad’s Museum of Making Music, and visit the
monsters at the San Diego Museum of Man.
Donors are investors who make our programs possible. If you have not made a tax-deductible gift yet,
please consider making a donation today and joining our Legacy Circle.
Warm wishes,
Simona Valanciute, Executive Director
San Diego OASIS
National OASIS News
“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
OASIS is many things to many people. Recently
we asked people what OASIS means in their lives.
Here are a few responses to brighten your day.
“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
“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
“For me, it smoothed the transition from work into
the retirement world -- keeping busy with classes,
volunteering, and making friends who share my
enthusiasm for learning.”
Mona Resnik, St. Louis
“OASIS is my fountain of youth. Every interest is
nourished by the wonderful variety of lectures,
classes, new friends and the fabulous staff.”
Joan Ahlstrom, San Diego
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Welcome to OASIS
Hours
Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Our Centers
San Diego
Macy's Mission Valley
1702 Camino del Rio North,
3rd Floor
San Diego, CA 92108
Escondido/North County
Telephone: 619.881.6262
Travel: 619.881.6263
Escondido Senior Center
210 Park Avenue
Escondido, CA 92025
Telephone:
760.796.6020
Office Closures:
May 30 and July 4, 2016
Website: www.sandiegooasis.org
OASIS Team
Simona Valanciute, President & CEO
Jolyn Parker, VP External Relations
Carolyn Collins, Program Manager – North County
Sarah Cushman, Director of Lifelong Learning
John Dunnicliff, Tutor Coordinator
Kathy Garcia, Catalog Coordinator
Becky Hofseth, CATCH Healthy Habits Coordinator – North County
Erica Macht, CATCH Healthy Habits Manager
Monica Omark, Travel Coordinator
Sheva Roth, Office Manager – San Diego
Registration
OASIS Mission
You can register in person at an OASIS office, by
mail, or online at: www.sandiegooasis.org. Please
refer to the Registration Procedures on page 6 for
full details.
Our mission is to promote successful aging
through a three-fold approach: lifelong learning,
healthy living and community service.
Joining OASIS
Fees
OASIS is open to all people 50 years of age and
older regardless of income, sex, race, religion or
background. There is no charge to join OASIS.
Simply complete the New Member Form on page
9 or join online.
A $10 trimester processing fee is charged each
trimester. Fees are due at the time of registration.
Class fees are non-refundable unless OASIS
cancels the program or if you have a medical
reason or jury duty.
Volunteer Opportunities
Program Sites
Volunteers are the key to the success of OASIS.
See back inside cover for ways to volunteer.
OASIS offers classes in many neighborhoods. See
page 4 for program sites near you.
Disclaimer Notice
The opinions expressed by the presenters are their own and do not necessarily
reflect the views of OASIS or any of its sponsoring organizations.
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OASIS Travel: Extended Tours
OASIS Program Sites ................................. 4
Personal Development & Enrichment ........ 62
Registration Procedures .......................... 6
Theatre & Music ......................................... 67
Class Registration Form ................................. 7
Release & Hold Harmless Agreement ...... 8
Art .............................................................. 70
New Member Form .................................... 9
Business, Financial & Legal ....................... 71
Support OASIS ........................................ 10
Computers & Technology ........................... 73
Donor Thank You .................................... 13
Crafts & Pastimes ...................................... 74
OASIS Volunteers ................................... 17
Exercise & Dance....................................... 75
Health & Wellness ...................................... 79
Palomar Health .......................................... 80
Arts & Crafts .............................................. 19
History & Humanities.................................. 82
Business, Financial & Legal ....................... 23
Personal Development & Enrichment........ 84
Computers & Technology .......................... 28
Theatre & Music ......................................... 88
Exercise & Dance ...................................... 31
OASIS Travel ........................................... 90
Food & Nutrition ......................................... 38
Health & Wellness ..................................... 39
Off Site Adventures .................................... 91
History & Humanities ................................. 44
Extended Tours .......................................... 98
Language & Literature ............................... 58
Index of Classes .................................... 104
Give the gift of lifelong learning to your family and friends!
To: _________________________
Amount: ______________
From:_______________________________________________
Authorized
Signature____________________________________________
Contact OASIS to purchase a gift certificate in any amount.
We can also mail a gift certificate to you or a friend.
REGISTRATION STARTS ON
May 3, 2016
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OASIS PROGRAM SITES
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OASIS PROGRAM SITES
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Escondido Sr Ctr
210 East Park Ave
Escondido, CA 92025
3. Carlsbad Senior Center
799 Pine Avenue
Carlsbad, CA 92008
4. Casa Escondida
715 North Broadway
Escondido, CA 92025
5. Cypress Court
1255 North Broadway
Escondido, CA 92026
6. McClellan Sr Ctr, Vista
1400 Vale Terrace Drive
Vista, CA 92084
7. Oceanside Museum of Art
704 Pier View Way
Oceanside, CA 92056
8. Palomar Health San Marcos
120 Craven Road
San Marcos, CA 92078
9. Pomerado Hospital
15615 Pomerado Road
Poway, CA 92064
10. Ramona Community Library
1275 Main Street
Ramona, CA 92065
11. Rancho Bernardo Library
17110 Bernardo Center Dr
San Diego, CA 92128
12. San Marcos Library
2 Civic Center Drive
13. San Marcos Sr Ctr
111 Richmar Ave
14. Valley Center Library
29200 Cole Grade Rd
Valley Center, CA 92082
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Macy's Department Store, Mission Valley
1702 Camino del Rio North, 3RD Floor
San Diego, CA 92108
15. Benjamin Branch Library
5188 Zion Avenue
San Diego, CA 92120
16. College-Rolando Branch Library
6600 Montezuma Road
San Diego, CA 92115
17. Joyce Beers Community Center
3900 Vermont Street
San Diego, CA 92103
18. La Jolla Community Center
6811 La Jolla Blvd.
La Jolla, CA 92037
19. Mission Valley Branch Library
2123 Fenton Parkway
San Diego, CA 92108
20. MOPA, Balboa Park
1649 El Prado
San Diego, CA 92101
21. North Clairemont Rec Center
4421 Bannock Avenue
San Diego, CA 92117
22. Point Loma Branch Library
3701 Voltaire Street
San Diego, CA 92107
23. San Carlos Library
7265 Jackson Drive
San Diego, CA 92119
24. Santee Branch Library
9225 Carlton Hills Blvd, Suite 17
Santee, CA 92071
25. Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
10301 Scripps Ranch Lake Drive
San Diego, CA 92131
26. SD Chinese Historical Museum
541 2nd Ave Suite B
San Diego, CA 92101
27. Serra Mesa Branch Library
9005 Aero Drive
San Diego, CA 92123
28. Tecolote Nature Center
5180 Tecolote Road
San Diego, CA 92110
29. University Community Branch
4155 Governor Dr.
San Diego, CA 92122
Programs held at libraries are underwritten by the Friends of the hosting branch
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Refunds: Program fees are non-refundable
unless: (1) OASIS cancels the program; (2) you
have a medical reason; or (3) you are called for jury
duty. OASIS must be notified before the first class
begins and documentation must accompany your
request.
If a refund of less than $20 is due, you will receive a
credit that can be used for future programs. Credits
are valid for one year from the date of issuance. If
the refund is more than $20, you may request a
payment. Fees paid for with a credit card will be
returned to that card. Fees paid by check or cash
will be returned via a check within two weeks of your
request.
Different refund policies may be used for day trips
or travel.
You must be a member of OASIS to register.
If you are not a member, you may join online at
www.sandiegooasis.org, by phone, or complete the
New Member Form in this catalog and mail it with
your registration. Membership is free.
Registration is easy:
Online, mail and walk-in registrations accepted
starting May 3, 2016.
Spouses/Partners: If there are two members in one
household, please make a photocopy of the blank
registration form. Please do not list two people on
one form.
Class numbers are listed to the right of each class
title. Please use these when completing your
registration form to be sure you get the correct
classes.
Cancellations: Classes which have not reached the
minimum number of students will be cancelled at
least two days before the first class. To avoid
disappointment, please register for programs before
the cancellation period.
Fees: A non-refundable processing fee is charged
each term. All class fees and the processing fee
must be paid at the time of registration.
Payments: Make checks payable to OASIS unless
otherwise noted. Credit cards may be used to pay
fees; we accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover. If
you are placed on the waiting list for a class, we will
not charge you for that class.
Waiver form: All participants must sign the waiver
on back of the registration form.
Disclaimer Notice:
The opinions expressed by the class speakers
are their own and do not necessarily reflect the
views of OASIS or any of its sponsoring
organizations.
Register online with MyOASIS
Login to your MyOASIS account at www.sandiegooasis.org
If you do not already have a MyOASIS account,
please Create an Account.
 Searching for classes - Use filters or
keywords to search.
 Signing up - To sign up for a class, click
Add to cart.
 Paying for classes - Click View Cart and
then Proceed to Checkout securely with
PayPal options as a guest or as a registered
user of PayPal.
 Wishlist - Save classes you are interested in for later.
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OASIS REGISTRATION FORM
(ONE PERSON PER FORM)
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
OASIS Mission Valley
1702 Camino del Rio North
3rd Floor (in Macy’s)
San Diego, CA 92108
619.881.6262
Escondido Senior Center
210 Park Avenue
Escondido, CA 92025
760.796.6020
Name _______________________________________________________________
Address ______________________________________________
Unit: ________
City ___________________________________________ Zip ________________
Hm Ph: __________________________ Cell: ______________________________
Email: ______________________________________________________________
New member? Date of birth: ____________________________
Class/Trip No.
May we email your registration receipt?
Fee
Class or Day Trip Title
There are NO REFUNDS unless class is
cancelled by OASIS. See page 4 for details.
Method of Payment:
 Cash
Subtotal this page:
Subtotal from back of form:
 Check*  Check No. _________________
Trimester Processing Fee**
Minus Credit:
Please make checks payable to: OASIS
 Yes 
–
+10.00
Tax-deductible gift to OASIS:
*$15.00 service charge for returned checks
No
Office Use
Received by
(initials):
TOTAL AMOUNT:
 Credit Card: Complete section below ($10 minimum)
**(This fee is non-refundable)
CREDIT CARD PAYMENT ($10 Minimum)
 Visa
 Mastercard
 Discover
Name on card:
Credit Card No.:
Expiration date (mo-yr):
By: ___________________________________________________
Date: ___________________________________
(Signature)
WAIVER OF LIABILITY: Please sign the waiver(s) on the reverse side.
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WAIVER OF LIABILITY
(All participants must sign)
I release and discharge OASIS and all other sponsors, supporters and all agents and persons acting for and on behalf of such entities from all claims
or damages, demands or actions whatsoever in any manner related to or growing out of my participation in programs sponsored by OASIS including
but not limited to: educational, cultural, volunteer, physical fitness related programs and travel in any form. I attest and verify that I have full
knowledge of the risk involved in physical fitness activities and that I have obtained approval from my physician to participate in same. I understand
that the OASIS mailing list may be used by OASIS sponsors for educational mailings. I understand that participants in OASIS programs are expected
to conduct themselves in a courteous manner, respecting the rights of all other participants, volunteers and staff.
By: ___________________________________________________
Date: __________________________________
RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT
(All Mission Valley participants must sign)
THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY AGREES THAT:
In consideration for access to that certain shopping center commonly known as Westfield Mission Valley (the “Premises”) the undersigned,
on behalf of itself and its next of kin and anyone claiming through the undersigned, hereby releases, and forever discharges Westfield Property
Management LLC, and Westfield Mission Valley {PROPERTY OWNER} as well as its respective officers, directors, shareholders, agents, parents,
affiliates, servants, employees, predecessors, successors and assigns, tenants and licensees (collectively, the “Westfield Parties”) from any and all
damages, losses, injuries, claims, demands, liabilities, obligations, actions and causes whatsoever, whether known or unknown, whether liability be
direct or indirect, liquidated or unliquidated, whether absolute or contingent, foreseen or unforeseen, suspected or unsuspected, anticipated or
unanticipated, disclosed or undisclosed, and whether or not heretofore asserted, upon or by reason or as a result of the use of or access to the
Premises from and after the date hereof regardless of how such injury may rise, regardless of who is at fault or whose negligence causes such
injury, so long as such loss or damage is not caused by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of any of the Westfield Parties.
The undersigned shall defend, indemnify and hold the Westfield Parties harmless (with counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Westfield
Parties) from and against any and all claims, demands and causes of action of any third parties, and any costs (including reasonable attorney’s fees)
associated therewith that in any way are or are alleged to be caused by, or arise out of use of or access to the Premises from and after the date
hereof. The undersigned agrees to reimburse the Westfield Parties for any damage caused by the undersigned’s access to or operations within or
around the Premises.
The undersigned understands that the facts upon which this Release and Hold Harmless Agreement is made may hereafter turn out to be
other than or different from the facts now known or believed to be true and the undersigned accepts and assumes the risk of the facts to be different
than now known or believe to be true. The undersigned agrees that this Release and Hold Harmless Agreement shall be and remain in all respects
effective and not subject to termination or rescission by virtue of any difference of facts.
The undersigned agrees to comply with the rules and regulations applicable to the Premises. The undersigned also agrees to comply with
all rules, regulations, ordinances, and statutes of any governmental entity or nongovernmental entity having jurisdiction over the Premises, and to
obtain all necessary permits, licenses or other approvals that may be required from any entity to conduct all activities.
California Civil Code §1542, which is hereby expressly waived with respect to this release reads as follows: “A general release does not
extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release, which if known by him or
her must have materially affected his settlement and with the debtor.” I similarly waive any and all rights or benefits conferred by any statute,
regulation, or principle of common law or civil law of the United States or any state, commonwealth, territory, or other jurisdiction thereof or of any
foreign country or other foreign jurisdiction which is similar, comparable or equivalent to §1542 of the California Civil Code.
Name:
Ph:
Signature:
(
Date:
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Office Use Only
New Member Form
Data Entry by
(initials & date):
(One Person Per Form)
Please complete this form and return it to OASIS. You can also join
OASIS online at www.sandiegooasis.org. Membership is free.
Name:
Nickname:
Street Address:
Birthdate:
City, State, Zip:
Home Phone:
(
)
Cell:
(
)
Email Address:
Past/Present Occupation:
 Yes
Are you a seasonal resident?
 No
The information below is optional and is requested for
statistical purposes only. It will be held strictly confidential.
Demographic information is used in applications for grant
funding. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
If Yes, dates you are usually out of town:
From _______________ To ________________
Gender:
Is your spouse/partner a member?
 Yes
 Female
Marital Status:
 Single
 Widowed
Ethnicity:
 African-American
 No
If Yes: Name: __________________________________
Spouse’s Birthdate: ______________________________
How did you hear about OASIS?
 Media (TV, newspaper, radio)
 Special Event
 Male
 Married
 Divorced
 Asian
 Native American
 Caucasian
 Hispanic
 Other
Highest level of education:
 Friend
 Presentation
 Other: ____________________________________
 Grade school
 High school
 Some college
 College degree
 Post-graduate
If you are interested in volunteering with OASIS, please check your interests:
 Office Support
 Computer/IT
 Speakers Bureau
 Special Events
 Off site Ambassador
 Publicity
 Fund Raising
 Grant Writing
Intergenerational Programs:
 Tutor
 CATCH Healthy Habits
Name and
Relationship:
Ph:
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PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS FORM
TO AN OASIS CENTER NEAR YOU
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)
an Diego OASIS is a
champion for older adults
in San Diego County. We
are working very hard to
ensure that older adults
have opportunities for stimulating
lifelong learning, staying healthy,
and contributing to our
community’s children as valuable
mentors.
As you consider what is
important in your life and what
your legacy will be, please
include San Diego OASIS in your
gift planning – include our
organization in your will or
bequest.
Making a legacy gift is easy.
We will gladly work with you and
your estate planning attorney or
financial advisor. By including
San Diego OASIS in your will,
you can meet the needs of your
loved ones, realize the most
efficient tax
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strategy, and leave a legacy of
supporting lifelong learning and
intergenerational community
service.
Please enjoy reading about our
Legacy Circle members. Let us
know if we can celebrate your
legacy and include your story in
our Legacy Circle. Future
generations will thank you, too.
Heather lights up the room with
her charming smile and her British
accent. Her life at 85 is still a
continuous adventure, and that is the
advice she gives: “Never stop
learning, pushing yourself out of
your comfort zone, and exploring the
world. Aging is inevitable, but only
the physical decline is a nuisance.
Your mind and curiosity are just
fine.” Deeply rooted in Scottish
culture and named after the
preeminent Scottish weed much to
her grandmother’s dismay, Heather
was born in Montreal, lived on a
dairy farm, boarded with nuns during
WWII, and started exploring the
world at the age of 21. Heather
shares fond memories of “the fifties”
-- being in London for the hoopla of
Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation and
becoming an integral (and useful)
part of the Black literati circle in
Paris when assisting author Richard
Wright to prepare for publication his
manuscript for “Black Power.”
Heather’s talents quickly made her a
valuable copy editor at publishing
houses in London and New York.
After starting a family (which at one
point included a 6-foot python),
Heather moved to San Diego and
started a real estate career with
Coldwell Banker, which allowed
time for taking memorable trips to
favorite and new places, where
Heather stays “long enough so that
the neighborhood turnip seller greets
me by name.” A consummate
professional and lifelong lover of
literature, Heather is still editing
books for two San Diego writers.
A proud anti-consumerist,
Heather only comes to the mall to get
to OASIS. As far as spending,
Heather splurges on books and wine.
She runs a popular Book Club at San
Diego OASIS, which pushes her and
the Club members to read fiction and
non-fiction books. Heather has
attended over 300 classes at OASIS
so far. She supports San Diego
OASIS' mission by making
donations every year and through
legacy planning: San Diego OASIS
is the beneficiary of her Charitable
Gift Annuity.
Ways to Give
Planned Gifts
Please consider including San
Diego OASIS in your estate plans.
The donor may choose to gift
OASIS a specific amount, a
percentage of the estate, a
certain asset within the estate,
the remainder of the estate or the
entire estate. Let us know if you
have included OASIS in your
estate plan – we want to celebrate
you as a Legacy Circle member.
In this charitable giving vehicle,
the donor continues to live in
his/her residence, pay the
property taxes, insurance, and
maintenance costs. The donation,
which is the donor’s residence, will
be received by San Diego OASIS
after the donor’s passing.
A gift of retirement assets, such
as IRA, 401(k), 403(b), pension
and other tax deferred plans, is
an excellent way to support
OASIS’ mission.
Through a partnership with The
San Diego Foundation, our
donors may participate in the
Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA)
program.
CGAs are the perfect life income
gift when interest rates are low.
Such IRS-approved gifts allow
donors to give and to get: the
donor gets guaranteed payments
for life while committing the
remainder to OASIS. Setting up
CGAs is very simple and free of
charge.
There are many ways a donor can
set up a charitable trust to benefit
the donor and/or the donor’s
family while designating OASIS to
receive a gift. Depending on the
type of trust, OASIS would
receive the remainder assets or
certain payments from the trust.
Creating a charitable trust
requires services of an attorney;
the cost of setting up a charitable
trust will be equal to the legal
fees charged by your attorney.
For more information, please contact: Simona Valanciute at 619.881.6262 or simona@sandiegooasis.org
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Our members love San Diego OASIS. Take a class in Italian, Understand Windows 10, do Line Dancing or
Yoga, Follow Your Bliss with The Wisdom of Joseph Campbell, join a Book Club, travel to fun places with
friends, or volunteer to help children struggling to read. Whatever your passion, San Diego OASIS has
something for you! In 2015, we had fun introducing our classes with a ‘Taste of OASIS’ event attended by 700
people and a smashing Technology Fair for over 750 people who learned more about how to operate
computers, iPads, smartphones, and tools to help caregivers.
We work hard to bring you the best classes, travel activities and volunteer opportunities available in San Diego
County and beyond while keeping our prices low and affordable so that every person over the age of 50 can
join us. Only 30% of the San Diego OASIS budget is covered by the fees we charge for classes and activities.
We must raise donated funds to cover everything else.
Help us to continue to make a difference for older adults in the San Diego community. We appreciate your
support that will allow us to expand classes, travel and fun for you.
Ways to Donate
Current Gifts
Cash gifts are paper bills, checks
and credit cards. Gifts of cash are
deductible at their value up to
50% of the donor’s adjusted
gross income. The deduction can
be carried over for five years.
Many individuals own a paid-up
life insurance policy that has
been filed away. Please consider
making San Diego OASIS 100%
owner and beneficiary of your
policy and receive a tax
deduction.
of liquidation through redemption
or sale.
Giving stock is advantageous to
the donor, especially when stock
has significantly increased in
value. When the donor sells
stock, the donor must pay capital
gains taxes on the increased
value. However, if the donor
chooses to give appreciated
stock to charity, such as OASIS,
the donor pays no tax on the gain
and receives an income tax
deduction for the full value of the
stock.
Publicly-traded securities
accepted by OASIS will be sold,
and the proceeds will support our
mission.
Closely-held securities will be
accepted on a case by case
basis. We can explore methods
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A donation of real estate helps
the donor achieve his/her
charitable goals and provides the
donor with tax benefits. The
donor avoids capital gains taxes
by giving a gift of real estate.
Examples of real estate
donations are:
• Land (undeveloped parcels,
vacant lots, parking lots,
farms/ ranches)
• Investment property
(residential, commercial,
industrial)
• Vacation property (no
timeshares)
• Personal residence
Thank You to Our Generous Donors
San Diego Foundation:
Anonymous Fund
Conrad & Christa Burke Fund
Del Mar Healthcare Fund
Ed & Mary Fletcher Fund
Keesler Chavez Fund
Krishna & Bonnie Arora
Charitable Fund
Stanley/Stearns Fund
WD-40 company
Willis & Jane Fletcher Fund
Judy & Marshall Lewis Fund
May & Stanley Smith Charitable Trust
Gifts listed below were contributed November 27, 2015– April 1, 2016
Platinum Benefactor
($20,000 & above)
May & Stanley Smith Charitable Trust
Nordson Corporation Foundation
County of San Diego Aging and
Independent Services
Diamond Benefactor
($5,000-19,999)
Birdwell Family Foundation
Sandra Lawhon
Charles and Ruth Billingsley
Foundation
Gold Benefactor
($2,500-4,999)
Henry and Alta George
Banker’s Hill
The Boys & Girls Foundation
Matisse Fellow
($1,000-2,499)
Deni and Ken Carpenter
J. Robert Dyment
Escondido Senior Enterprises
Joan Gump
Kathryn and E. Miles Harvey
Pitt Warner
Sustaining Scholar
($500-999)
Jon and Carol Gebhart
Eric Gnand
Diana Heidig
Bernadette and Aaron Landau
Anthony and Rose Lisenko
Cheryl L. Maxwell
Richard William Marcus, DDS
Sharyn Oakes
William and Jolyn Parker
Nancy & Alan Spector
Patricia F. Sullivan
Contributing Scholar
($250-499)
Anonymous
Sr. Mary Jo Anderson
Vicki Baron
Nadene and Donald Bruders
Louisa M. Campagna
Heather Chrisholm-Chait
Georgia Dutro
Robert Fank
John M. Gilchrist
John G. Harper
Allison Herren
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Ben Hunt
Frances Irving
Denise Nelesen
Lawrence Newmark
Barbara J. Noel
Nancy E. Pastore
Dean and Sharon Popp
Donald A. Rau
Lisa Smith
Soledad Club
Lois Navolt & Alan Vigeant
Harold and Elana Weinberger
Supporting Scholar
($150-249)
Anonymous
Marjorie Acker
Tom and Jan Baldauf
Joaquin C. Banda
Anita A. Baumgardner
Mary A. Berend
Jane B. Boyd
Sibyl F. Carlson
Lyman Christopher
Josephine De Jong
Richard and Laura Engelberg
Dan and Sylvia Freeman
Betty Lou Gibbs
Julie Hardie and Family
John Hessler and Colette Michelle
Wesley Hilton
Lois & John Hodik
Richard and Barbara Hombs
Gina Hurlburt and Anne Griffin
Helen M. La Brada
Katherine Lazzaro
Francis and Lois Marriott
Elisa E. Merino
Charles Meyer
Reiko Nakano
Olga Nedd
Barbara and Rodney Orth
Arlene and Newton Pollock
Mary Lou and Fred Ruane
Dolores Sasway
Cecil and Beverly Scaglione
Charles Schroeder
Maury Shapiro
John T Smith
Rudy and Tracy Spano
Hubert Sturtevant
Judith Wenker
Muriel E Wilson
Shoumei Woltz
Scholar
($100-149)
Anonymous
Marcia Kerz
Doris Badger
Nadine Bangsberg
Ursula Bell
Eleanor E. Bevege
Margaret Blue
Lee and Mary Ann Bowman
Jean Buck
Dorothy Cable
Laurie Chapman
Cheryl R. Conde
Alan and Frances Cornell
Sonja N Cosby
Tom and Linda Cunningham
Willie P. De La Houssaye
William and Ruth Derisi
Norman and Marydale Dessel
Zofia Dziewanowska
Myrna Eastwood
Marilyn and Tom Escher
Dan Richard Fisher
Jo Ann M Gilbert
Jan and Pat Gilbert
Jim Greene
John and Mary Griffin
Stephen and Shari Griffin
Tom Peak Guthrie
Janet H. Hanson
Mary Harker
Phyllis Haynes
Bruce and Jane Hopkins
Judy M James
Robert and Arline Kennedy
Dean and Theresa Lattman
Brian Lehtola
Claire LiMandri
Jean Ltchfield
Tom and Jan Lohner
Dainius Macikenas
Patricia Burton-Malone
Mike and Genevieve Matherly
Charles J Maudlin
Marilyn A McCurdy
Margaret B. McDonald
George and Janice Mckeon
David and Patricia Meyers
Susan G. Mitchell
Jeri & Frank Morris
Debby Novak
Kathleen Odom
Maryjane and Eddie Omens
Sandra S. Phillips
Charlotte and David Preston
Marilyn Quon
Nobuko Rahe
K.C. and Betty Reynolds
Barbara Bertsch Rojas
Anne Schwartz
Marilyn E. Smith
Lawrence and Evelyn Solomon
Arthur Stanley
Mark J. Stull
Marlene Turrentine
Lynn R. Vaughn
Harold O. Walker
Bessie H Webster
Egon H. Werdelman
Nancy Wong
Humberto and Janet Yznaga
Associate Scholar
($75-99)
Julia Adams
Dolores Anchondo
Helen Bixby
Patti C. Blakeslee
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Stefana A Brintzenhoff
Lois Brossart
Douglas and Joyce Brown
Robert and Dottie Carne
Harriet Cohen
Suzanne H. Escue
Margaret S. Hall
Edna Harper
Jean C Hughes
Linda L. Jackson
Morton A. Lipman
Gwen Maunder
Sheila McCallum
Patricia McDean
Helen P Neal
Fred and Phyllis Oyama
James and Cathy Potter
Susan Randerson
Clinton and Margaret Spangler
Marilyn Story
Jean Sweetwood
Pam C. West
Anne Whitlock
Marlene Williamson
Karen S Wright
Dorothy Zenski
Friend
($50-74)
Anonymous
Fritz and Susana Ahern
Edie Andrew-Akita
Alicia Annas
Linda Artiaga
N Gail Baird
Julia Berner
Shirley A. Bernstein
Karen Black
Martha E Bock
Mary F. Bridge
Toni Burgess
Jacolene E. Cameron
Carol D. Carr
Sue Castiglione
Barbara D. Citrin
Pat Coffey
Bonnie Contreras
Steve and Bonnie Cosgrove
Kathryn L. Crane
Ken and Nancy Deeds
Barbara Jean Dennis
Carol J. DiNal
Mary H. Donahue
Carolyn Dreyer
Josephine Duda
Larry and Joan Dwyer
Lori Eishen
Eva Emmons
Christina E Espinosa
Cathy Fiet
Carol Ann Flanagan
Lucy Fonseca
Arthur and Mitzie Fried
Byron Frohn
John M Galatzer
Mary Kay Gardner
Jessie R. Gates
Robert and Linda Gillett
Connie Gipson
Eleanor Girard
Anthony Golden
Sheldon M. Goldie
Ellen Goren and Richard Greyson
J.N. Green
Anthony and Elizabeth Guepin
Tom and Judy Gunn
Richard and Rita Hammond
Mary E Hardwick
Shain and Patricia Haug
Linda Hays
Lily M Hazelton
Forrest and Rose Marie Hiner
Nancy Hingle
Steve and Judy Hughes
Arline S. Hultsch
John N. Ingham
Gabrielle M. Ivany
Christine and Tom Jeter
Margaret Kennedy
Gladys H. King
Valdis Kiperts
Patricia Klingler
Kathleen Kovacs
Jane G. Lazerow
Karen Ledterman
Sally LeFevre
Blanca B. Lennon
Donald and Joan Liddell
Walter and Margot Linback
Patty Liu
Richard L. Manning
Susan Marberry
Phyllis Marion
Paul and Sheila Marsh
Margaret Mcintyre
Aonymous
Darlene McKinnon
Mary Lee McNaughton
John McTighe
Thomas and Milica Medigovich
Tim and Ellen Mendez
Carl and Joan Middaugh
Linda G. Murphy
Jennifer Nickles
Debra G. Orrell
John and Ellen Paul
Gwendolyn I. Perchard
Louis and Girard Pico
Rochelle Pope
Janice L. Powell
Elizabeth Quinn
Diana Reddington
Virginia Renehan
Earl L Reno
Angela Marie Riley
Patricia A. Robinson
Donna Rosenthal
Raymond Sabin and Anna Jones
Molly and Adrian Sanders
Nancy Sandweiss
Carmelita Schimmenti
Elizabeth Roe Schlappi
Robert N. Schlaug
Andrea V. Seavey
Judy Seerey
William and Miriam Sherrard
Jerry Smith
Howard and Jean Somers
Loretta Spano
Carolyn Stables
Lloyd and Dorothy Stout
Annette and Ronald
Paula A. Taylor
William and Anita Tuchrello
Terry Tucker
Roberta Tugenberg
Rose Van Oss
Bob C. Vinton
Gertrude J. Voeltzel
Carmen Wesson
Richard and Lucy Wold
James H. Wright
Marjorie C. Young
Norman and Betty Zander
Elaine Zarse
Donor
($1-49)
Anonymous
George Abernathy
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John Artiaga
Harold Bahls
Marjorie Baier
Elizabeth H Barber
Ken and Pam Barratt
John and Marti Batchelder
Rodolfo R. Bautista
Dennis James Beeson
Patricia Ellen Berkebile
Richard and Doris Billingsley
Dana Bair
Richard Bonacci
Frances Bookheim
Mark and Gail Braverman
Margaret A. Brett
Rheamarie Bridy
Dee Brown
David and Mercedes Browning
Alice M Bruns
Chris and Jamie Burns
Marilyn E. Burns
Vicki Call
Deborah R. Carson
Thomas and Jeanne Cassidy
Anne Chapman
William R. and Isobel M. Chisum
Douglas Clark
C. Ingrid Coffin
Lynda Coffman
Christopher and Celia Cohan
Kim Cohn
Debbie Cooke
William E. Coop
Rosaleen M Cox
Eve Daggett
Judith Daily
Nancy E. Davidson
Roy Davis
Nancy F. Day
Beatrice De Leeuw
Gary and Betty DeBusschere
Nancy Dillree
Leslie Doak
Patricia S Dobson
Michael Dwyer
Sharon Edmons and Bill Hargreaves
Walter and Marianne
Allan and Joanne Einhorn
Linda S Fallert
Marilu Ferguson
William E. Finch
Dr. Robert Fisch
Kathleen M. Fitzgerald
Larry and Deborah Fontaine
Mary Ann Fontanesi
Gloria C. Foster
Jeanette R. Fox
Betty Frankum
Debbie Susan Fredlund
Mary Friedel
Louise T. Garner
Lorraine Gonyou
Sophia B. Gordon-Charnov
Pat Green
Barbara Greenwood
Michael and Diana Griggs
Gail W Hanna
Luvonne Joy Harms
Janice and Robert Harrison
Gretchen Hayes
Gloria Henderson
Mary B Hendricks
Martha A. Hesser
Frank and Nancy Hodges
Faith Darlene Hoiberg
Lorraine C Horner
Susan Howe
Thomas and Lois Hughes
Norma B Huhn
Carol Hunt
Honey Hutchinson
Nanson and Sylvia Hwa
Una Hyunum
Mary Isbell
Fairsie L. Jackson
Lynn Ellen Jensen
Barbara J Johnson
Christine H Johnson
Susan C Johnson
Lynne Jones
Beverly Kanter
Jeri Keiller
James and Phyllis
Judith R. Kincaid
Byron and Marianne King
Florence L. Krantz
Bernard Kuchta and Eva Quesenberry
Bettylee C Kuhne
Elizabeth Anne LaCosta
Jan and Carol Larson
John W Larson
Sharon Anne Lathrop
Anne and Paul Lee
Bhasha Leonard
Barbara Lee Lester
Nydia Levinson
Karlyn Ann Lewis
Howard and Susan Lingquist
Dennis Little
Joan K Loomis
Lee J. Loventhal
Leigh Lundberg
L.J. MacDonald
David and Dorothy Magnuson
William and Carol Mahler
Patricia Malito
Joy S Mann
Lynda A Marika
Ruth Marks-Shaeffer
Susie Martin
Marilyn Louise Mason
Harriet Marie Mattern
Irene Florence Maule
Cynthia Louise May
Jana McDonough
Lolene McFall
Dorothy C. McMahon
Mary McNerney
Peter C. McQuaid
Shirley McRae
June E. Mertz
Marsha K Mettler
Bonnie Miller
Lori Mitchell
Maureda and Harry Mixon
Janet E. Mooers
Judith Anne Moore
Sharon Moore
Julia Mudd
Judy Murphy
Evelyne D Neff
Judith Nicolaidis
Zoila Niehaus
Patrick J. and Maria Luise Norris
J. L. O'Donnell
Shirley Marie Paley
Tom and Judy Parry
Beverly G Patch
Miriam Plotkin
Lois J. Powell
Verna Price
Susan Prior
Patricia Rains
Maria C Rebella
Renate E Riedner
Juanita Dean Rippetoe
Jane Ritzinger
Richard and Esther Rosenberg
Jeanette E. Ross
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Mary E. Rouse
Helene Sheryl Rubin
Mary Rutland
Carlota Lim Salas
John S. Salcido
John R Schettig
Roland and Teresa Schroeder
Mary Beth Selz
Lois L Shenk
Kathy Silva
Dale S. Silver
Sandra Silvers
Steve and Kristine Six
Frances Marie Slavey
David Randall Smith
Dianna Smith
Georgia Smith
Jeannette V Smith
Theresa P. Smith
Wilbur Smith
Virginia Spagnolo
Larry Spencer
Margarite Stark
Stephen and Gayle Stephenson
Nellie Stewart
June and Norman Stillwell
Maxine Loyce Swedberg
Chuck and Rae Symonds
Robyn and David Tandy
Rhonda K Taylor
Susan Torres
Joseph and Erma Torricelli
Bettie D. Vasey
Joseph and Molly Vasquez
Gerald and Margaret Vernon
Sylvia Vides
Harold Wachs and Dolores Fey
Nellora J. Walker
Richard Walters
Leslie M. Ward
Patricia L Warner
Chris Weaver
Nancy Bordner Weaver
Jean M Welser
Dora Mae Wetherbee
Lorraine Whaley
Mary Ann Wiggs
Shirley Williams
Lucille Woodring
Rebecca J Wright
Paul and Yvonne Wultz
Raymond E. Yates
Sandra and Larry Zinn
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Thank you for your welcoming smiles at the center, for
your grace and patience answering phones, for helping us
register more than 5,000 class participants each trimester,
for keeping our computers running, our database records
up-to-date, for keeping our travelers and instructors happy.
A thousand little details make every day a successful one.
Thank you for doing your part in representing San Diego
OASIS and ensuring that everyone who joins us has a
wonderful experience.
Roger Beauchaine
Jack Hessler
Luis Rodriguez
Don Bruders
Donna Hughes Thies
Maureen Salene
Nadene Bruders
Carolyn Kerl
Beverly Scaglione
JoAnne Bryan
Margaret King
Suzanne Schreier
Bruce Cahill
Renee Levine
Jill Scott
Doug Caldwell
Louise Lodico
Bessie Setliffe
Francine Conniff
Nancy Lovato
Toni Songer
Mike Dorfy
Gerry MacDonald
Suzanne Stephens
Barbara Eller
Lynda Marika
Stutz Sturtevant
Sandy Farrow
Diane McClelland
Dennis Sullivan
David Feldman
Margaret McKerrow
Lore Taylor
Sonia Flowers
Phyllis Mehlman
Lindamarie Todd
Irene Galenes
Bonita Miller
Jodie Wasser
Ruth Gash
Judy Nichols
Mel Weekley
David Guarino
Judy Peterson-Bonds
Charles Wilder
Nancy Hannify
Don Piller
Roger Wolfe
Sandy Helt
Cheryl Price
Sandra Zinn
Bonnie Herron
Barbie Reilly
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Ambassadors
There are many ways to help us grow: volunteer by staffing an OASIS table at a
community fair, distribute catalogs to your local library or give one to a friend or
neighbor. We can use your helping hand!
Center Volunteers
When you become a volunteer at the Escondido or Mission Valley OASIS center,
you give back to the organization while helping your fellow members. OASIS center
volunteers are vital to our operations. You’ll greet members, assist with member and
class registration, answer questions and generally make the center a cheerful and
welcoming place!
CATCH Healthy Habits
Children in San Diego County need more exercise and to learn healthier eating
choices. Join a CATCH Healthy Habits volunteer team and enjoy the fun of making
that happen. The CATCH Healthy Habits program connects adults age 50+ with kids
in grades K-5 using a hands-on, evidence-based curriculum. The typical volunteer
commitment is for 1 hour a week for an 8 week period. Training and all materials
are provided. Trainings are on-going.
For more information, please contact Erica Macht at erica@SanDiegoOasis.org or
Becky Hofseth in North County at bhofseth@oasisnet.org.
Intergenerational Tutors
Volunteers in our tutoring program help children in grades K-4 build reading skills,
self-esteem and positive attitudes toward learning. Training and materials are provided;
you provide enthusiasm, patience and compassion. Your role as a tutor is that of a
friend and a role model. No teaching experience is needed. To register for one of the
trainings or for more information, please email one of the coordinators below.
New Volunteer Trainings
Enrichment Meetings
 Escondido, Vista, Encinitas, Temecula:
 Escondido, Vista, Encinitas, Temecula:
9/14/16, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
8/25, 1:00-2:30 p.m.
 Mission Valley, La Mesa, Chula Vista,
 Mission Valley, La Mesa, Chula Vista,
El Cajon: 9/1 & 9/2, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
El Cajon: 9/9, 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Other training will be conducted as requested
Coordinator: John Dunnicliff, jdunnicliff@oasisnet.org
 Ramona:
9/6/16, 2:00-5:00 p.m.
Coordinator: Lyn Hardy
lhardy@ramonausd.net
 Poway/Rancho Bernardo:
Training will be conducted as requested
Coordinator: Jane Radatz
jradatz@att.net
Instructors
We are always looking for dynamic lecturers with various professional backgrounds.
Travel Desk
Enjoy all the excitement of a travel agency as a travel program volunteer! Meet and
greet potential OASIS travelers as you explain the upcoming trips. You’ll work with
members both in person and on the phone, disseminate information, complete
appropriate paperwork and make friendly reminder calls prior to trip departure. You
may also contribute as an escort and trip planner.
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Art & Crafts
Eddie Omens, Artist
Let's enjoy painting outdoors and let Point Loma's
Liberty Station be our muse! With minimal
supplies and a watercolor journal, we'll look at
everyday events and snapshots of life. This class is
similar to the website Urban Sketchers. The
technique you will learn is called 'pen and wash.'
Please bring a watercolor journal. A handy size is
6x8 or 8x10. Please bring a folding chair, your
favorite paints, brushes, a fine black pen and a
pencil. All levels are welcome. Meet at Panera
Bread at 2445 Truxtun Road. Plenty of free
parking, shade and restrooms are available.
Amanda Schaffer, MFA
Think you can’t draw? Discover your drawing skills
with step-by-step exercises that develop creative
confidence and art fundamentals. Artist Amanda
Schaffer shows you how anything can be drawn
using basic shapes. Learn the rules of perspective to
make drawings look three-dimensional and find out
how “positive and negative” spaces helps translate
what you see onto paper. This six-week class also
includes an introduction to the “gray scale,” which
helps to create drawings with depth. Still-life
compositions will be drawn, as well as subjects
drawn from the imagination. Please bring the
following to the first session: a couple of #2 pencils
or drawing pencils and several sheets of white copy
paper. Your instructor will provide a list of
inexpensive and readily available supplies to bring to
the remaining sessions. Bring your enthusiasm for
art and let’s have fun drawing!
Donna Davis, Art Therapist
Henri-Emile-Benoit Matisse was a French artist
known for his colorful and lyrical paintings and
collages. Join Art Therapist Donna Davis and
create a painting based on a Matisse interior and
still life. Donna will give a short lecture on the life
of Matisse and provide tips to help you create a
colorful masterpiece of your own. No experience
necessary and all supplies will be provided.
Eddie Omens, Artist
In this special intergenerational class, we'll watch
the colors explode and burst into a beautiful bunch
of flowers! Basic techniques will be introduced and
then let creativity reign! Flowers can be in a vase,
growing in the ground or floating in the air.
Anything goes! Artist and teacher Eddie Omens
will help little ones and adults through the process.
Children, ages 7 and older, are welcome. All
supplies will be provided.
Donna Davis, Art Therapist
Complete a canvas based on a flower painting by
American artist Georgia O'Keeffe. Donna Davis
will also present a mini-lecture on O’Keeffe’s life
and work. This class is for absolute beginners as
well as experienced painters. All supplies will be
provided.
Kids
welcome
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Eddie Omens, Artist
Janet Masey, Certified Zentangle Teacher
This project takes you into a larger world on a
10x10 tile. We will create an animal themed tile
with new patterns to tangle. This makes a perfect
gift for framing. No pre-requisite or art experience
necessary.
Learn to express what you
see and feel using
watersoluable graphite. It's
like a regular pencil that
thinks it's watercolor. All
levels are welcome. Please
bring a watercolor journal
book (roughly 6'x8') and a #6
or #8 round brush. All other
supplies will be provided.
Learn new tangle patterns to create a
beautiful ocean scene. Life under the
sea offers endless inspiration!
Prerequisite - Introduction to
Zentangle. Please bring the mini-kit
you received in the Intro class with
you.
Let Certified Zentangle Teacher Janet Masey, show
you the possibilities of a new, exciting way to create
beautiful images by drawing structured patterns.
Janet will share with you the way to create
something amazing. Feel the relaxation, focus, and
calm feeling that comes to you while you draw. You
will complete two tiles and learn eight patterns.
Open your mind, learn something new and begin
your Zentangle journey. Anything is possible, one
stroke at a time ®. All supplies with be provided. No
experience needed.
Jane Carlson
We’ll start off with a bang and make a 4th of July
celebratory card! Then we'll create four nautical
cards for summertime occasions. All supplies will
be provided. Don't forget your reading glasses.
Jane Carlson
Saturday
Class
We will be making get well cards, thank you cards,
a friendship card and a sympathy card. Get ready to
have fun and express your creativity!
Learn more patterns, tangelations (two patterns
together), shading, strings, and step outs for a special
project. Prerequisite: Intro to Zentangle class.
Love art? Please be sure
to check out our Offsite
Adventures and Day
Trips.
We have many docent-led
museum tours coming up.
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Barbara P. Clark
Have you admired floral arrangements but never
thought you could make a nice one? Learn how to use
flowers and foliage to make flower arrangements you
will be proud to display in your home and to give as
gifts to friends. Students should bring scissors and a 2
to 3 inch floral pin holder or Kenzan to class. A
Kenzan or flower pin holder, sometimes called a
“frog” may have been used by your grandmother and
mother to hold flowers in place in a vase. Once you
have one it can be used for years to come. Purchase
one at Wholesale Flowers, San Diego Florist Supplies,
and other florist/craft stores. Costs run between $7$13 depending on size. Several sizes can be used in
one arrangement, but beginners are fine with one 2”
Kenzan. The instructor will provide everything else to
complete an arrangement you will be proud to take
home.
Betty Patterson, San Diego Floral Association
Learn floral arranging techniques that will help
both beginners and advanced designers create
outstanding floral creations. A handout will be
provided that will explain over 20 different helpful
floral design techniques. These techniques are the
little extras that take a design to the next level. You
will learn how each flower 'tells' you how it would
like to be arranged and how it can be used to its
best advantage. You will create a long lasting,
beautiful, unusual, contemporary design that you
will be proud to take home. Bring a pair of scissors
and your camera. Everything else will be provided.
The Instructor, Betty Patterson del Sol has taught
college level floriculture classes for over 20 years
and is the Flower Show Coordinator for the 2016
San Diego County Fair.
Myrna Hines, Floral Artist
Create a beautiful silk floral arrangment that can be
admired forever! These drought-friendly
arrangements make perfect gifts for a friend in the
hospital or someone who doesn't have an outdoor
space. Flowers and supplies will be provided. Don't
forget your reading glasses.
Myrna Hines, Floral Artist
Barbara P. Clark
Learn styles and techniques of the Ohara School of
Ikebana. Using minimal materials, you can create a
wealth of beauty and enhancement for any
environment. Please bring your shears, reading
glasses, a low bowl or baking dish, and a kenzan
(needlepoint holder) to class. Flowers will be
supplied and are included in the class fee.
Bring your Kenzan and scissors and you will learn
more skills to assure beautiful and original floral
arrangements for your home or as gifts. In this
session, you will learn more about arranging to a
line and how to create rhythm in your
arrangements. Students are not required to attend
Part I but should bring a Kenzan to class. See class
116 for details.
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Laura Spano
Learn to knit and make a handy-dandy project of
your choosing: a small purse, a mug cup holder, a
phone holder, or a toy made from knitted dishcloth
patterns. Garter stitch will be the mainstay for each
project. Learn to cast-on and bind-off. Students will
need 10-inch straight knitting needles (size 8 if using
worsted weight yarn) and a small pair of scissors.
Enjoy a wonderful chance to bond with your favorite
youngster! Children eight years of age and older are
welcome.
Lisa Silagyi, Adult & Senior Programs Assistant
In this four-week course, we'll explore the best
ways to edit, print enlargements, and matte and
frame your artwork. Whether giving it as a gift,
submitting to a juried show, or just to hang proudly
in your home, this class is a great crash-course in
navigating the many ways we can display our
photographs. This class includes a special trip
behind the scenes to MOPA's exhibitions
department, where we'll hear from the experts and
get the chance to ask questions! The most
convenient and accessible parking closest to
MOPA is located behind the Casa de Balboa and
the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center. MOPA is
located in the Casa de Balboa, main level, next to
the SD History Center. Upon arrival, please check
in with the front desk.
Kids
welcome
Let’s explore all the ways we can creatively snap,
edit and share the photos we take on our smart
phones and tablets. Each session will focus on a
topic or theme and how we can best capture it on
our smart devices. As always, each session also
includes ample time to practice, print and get
feedback on the lesson of the day. All smartphone
and tablet users welcome!
Laura Spano
Learn to knit top-down design shrug or sweaters,
pullover or cardigan. This class will introduce the
technique and then you can choose from various
patterns. We will knit in one piece from the neck
down. Begin with 200 yards/100g ball of worsted
weight yarn, 24 inch circular needles, #US 8, 4 stitch
markers and tapestry needle for finishing. The premise
for top-down can be used from chunky to sport weight
yarn by adjusting the needle size, even an airy angora
raglan (another name for top-down, however, raglan
can also be made with conventional sweater making
from waist up), or double strand knitting for a swing
coat design knitted from top-down. You can have a
finished product at the end of the three sessions.
In this course, we'll explore options like color,
mood, lighting and composition, and each student
can choose a style to explore throughout the
course. We'll cover more of the basic settings, and
how they can help you not only take better
photographs, but also to convey an intended
message for the viewer. This is a great course for
beginners as well as advanced students!
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Business, Financial
& Legal
Christine Karapetian
Older adults can be particularly vulnerable to
online fraud and scams. The Piers Cyber Security
workshop (presented by the Front Porch Center for
Innovation and Wellbeing) will discuss personal
Internet security and safety, along with tips to
avoid common online schemes. Other topics
include email fraud, social media, and viruses, and
provide a free toolkit to better inform you on how
to spot online risks and take action.
Barbara J. Norman
In this class you will learn about the different types
of advisors, how they get paid, and whether or not
you can negotiate your fees. As a group we will
talk about the client experience and what you can
reasonably expect from an advisor. Participants
will be given the verbal and non-verbal questions
for how to communicate with advisors, tools to
take control of the process, and a list of questions
for future advisory meetings. Barbara Norman,
ChFC, a Portfolio Manager with Laurel Wealth
Advisors, has worked in the Financial Services
industry for the past 29 years, and she is the
Founder of the Women’s Financial Academy.
Barbara is a member of the Financial Planning
Association, The Estate Planning Council and is a
multi-year winner of San Diego Magazine’s 5-Star
Wealth Manager.
Charles D. Etzweiler, CFP® , CIMA® , MBA
Should you react to economic headlines? Could
your investments be doing better? Is it time to
change your financial strategy? Join Charles D.
Etzweiler for a thoughtful discussion.
IS IT TIME TO REVIEW AND
UPDATE YOUR ESTATE PLAN?
George Chamberlin, Financial Journalist
Whether it's your investments or your estate, there
are plenty of do's and don'ts you need to be aware
of. George Chamberlin will guide the discussion on
how to avoid the most common money mistakes.
Consider this wonderful quote by Warren Buffett:
“I want to give my kids enough so they could feel
that they could do anything, but not so much that
they could do nothing.”
Nancy A. Spector
Certified Specialist
Estate Planning, Trust
& Probate
Kevin McAninch & Yvonne Amrine, Attorney
Ninety percent of people age 65 and over want to
stay in their own home. Yet how many actually do?
This class will teach you what you need to know to
age in place safely and take control of your future.
This class is for adult children facing the changes
with their parents and the senior who wants to
remain independent.
1450 Frazee Road, Ste. 215
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 260-0303
Email: nas@nancyspector.net
Proud to promote lifelong learning
through San Diego OASIS
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Richard Scott Stewart, Elder Care Law Firm
This presentation covers the documents you need
to have in order (the 5 essential documents of
Estate Planning) and how to pay for care when the
need arises. Attorney Scott Stewart will also
discuss government programs and benefits (i.e.
Medi-Cal and VA’s Aid & Attendance) and
address any burning questions the audience might
have in regards to Elder Law including probate,
power of attorney, and conservatorship.
Colleen Rose, CapTel
Has talking on the phone become a challenge due
to hearing loss? Attend this workshop and learn
how you may qualify for a FREE caption
telephone. These phones will be available for you
to test for yourself. You can enjoy using the
telephone again!
Katie Scanlan, SDG&E
Join us for a FREE workshop and
learn how to be prepared in case
of an emergency. Learn about
your “energy zone” and the
programs, services and tools SDG&E offers to help
you be prepared in case of a power outage.
Owen Coyle, Licensed Reverse Mortgage Specialist
With the high cost of living in San Diego County,
many of us could use some extra income. A
Reverse Mortgage might be right for you. Find out
how you can receive tax-free income from your
home with no monthly loan payments. Other
options include opting to receive your choice of a
lump sum payment, monthly payments for life, or a
line of credit. This informative presentation will
provide straight answers to all of your questions.
Bill Simmons, Attorney
The Physician Assisted Dying California law
becomes effective June 9th allowing doctors to
legally prescribe a lethal medication to those
terminally ill. Learn who can take advantage of it,
who can't and why, and where to turn for help
when that time comes for you, a friend, or a loved
one. Bill Simmons is an attorney specializing in
end-of-life issues. His website is
www.finalexodus.org.
Wednesday Jun 15 10:30-12:00
Barbara J. Norman
Learn critical investment concepts. We will cover
the fundamentals of stocks, bonds, mutual funds,
and ETFs. We will also look at the many layers of
fees in investing, common investment mistakes,
investment behavioral management, and how to
best work with advisors. Handouts include a guide
that can be used to navigate and understand your
investments and the planning process.
MAY 3, 2016
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SharonAnn Hamilton, MBA, CFP®, MSFS, NCG
We often feel trapped in our lives even though we
know we made all the decisions that got us here.
Sometimes we make our lives quite busy to avoid
thinking about it. However when you can take time
to stop and think about the details of your life you
can often shift your patterns, even just a bit, and
rediscover your freedom for living. You will leave
this workshop full of inspiration about debt,
opportunity funds, risk, pre-tax methods, wise
investment strategy, passive income sources and a
tremendous feeling of rejuvenation and freedom!
Barbara J. Norman
Fees in the investment industry are not readily
transparent. Yet even moderate fees can
significantly diminish your investment returns. We
will look at how fees are assessed on stocks,
bonds, mutual funds, and annuities. We will also
talk about strategies and new trends in the
investment industry so that you can learn to work
around the fees and be a better consumer of
investments.
OASIS is recognized by the
Social Impact Exchange
as one of the top 100 nonprofits
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With Brian Elliott, CFP®
Are you thinking about retiring soon and want to
know the options for your retirement fund? We
will explore which type of retirement account is
right; when you need to take withdrawals including
how much and how is it calculated; when to leave
money in a company plan; when to roll over funds
or take a lump-sum distribution. Participants will
learn the rules for indirect and direct rollovers; the
stretch IRA with a visual example of how it works;
beneficiary rules that could make or break passing
the funds to intended beneficiaries; net unrealized
appreciation transactions (critical for tax savings);
and how to do and undo a Roth conversion.
In recent decades many employers have abandoned
pensions and instead, have turned to 401(k) and
similar plans. Employers are shifting risks they
once shouldered to their employees and their
families. As part of this shift, IRAs have taken on
an increasingly important role in the lives of many
Boomers. This class is designed to highlight some
important IRA information and planning strategies
to assist you in implementing an effective and taxefficient retirement plan. Brian Elliott is a Certified
Financial Planner. He is a member of Ed Slott’s
Elite IRA Advisor Group and has received San
Diego Magazine’s Five Star Wealth Management
Award for the past three years.
Bridget Barnett, Retired SDPD Sgt.
Join Retired Police Sergeant Bridget Barnett as she
shares with you the signs of elder abuse and current
trends in financial scams targeting seniors today.
Whether you are a senior yourself or someone who
wants to help prevent others from becoming
victims, this informative workshop will educate
you on what you need to know.
Learn about changes coming to the way you are
billed for energy usage. Learn about solutions
SDG&E offers to help you save energy and money.
Please bring a copy of a recent bill with you to
class. Basic computer skills are required.
Jeanne Bradford-Odorico, CFP®, CLU®
2016 will likely continue the volatility that has
represented the financial markets in recent times.
With the presidential election drawing close, there
are a number of additional factors to consider. Join
George Chamberlin for this interactive and timely
discussion.
There are so many amazing places to
visit in Southern California, but who wants to
deal with the traffic? OASIS offers exciting and
affordable Day Trips. No stress … just get on
the bus and relax. Our friendly escorts and
top-notch drivers will make sure you ride in
style and comfort. Check the
Day Trips section
for all the details.
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Drawn from 25 years of money management
experience and hundreds of clients as well as
education and literature, the presenter of this fastpaced class shows you what to do by teaching the
consequences of goofs. Most goofs are recoverable
but some are fatal to your financial outcome. True
stories fascinate us because we tell ourselves we
would never do 'xyz,' and then we feel superior.
But are we missing out on actions we could take
right away to improve our finances? Are we honest
with ourselves? Could we pay for our next few
decades of living? This class could shift us
radically from the lessons of our parents and
grandparents who grew up in the depression and a
world war. Find out a somewhat secret philosophy
that has served many for more than three thousand
years. You will leave with a draft plan for your
own financial well-being.
If you have ever dealt with another person's estate
plan, then you know what a tremendous burden it
can be, even if everything is in order. While we
cannot change our friends' and loved ones' estate
plans after the fact, we can learn enough to be
certain of our own. It may not be too late to offer
guidance to your capable loved ones using this
important information. You will find a peace of
mind knowing that you have your plans in order!
Charles D. Etzweiler, CFP® , CIMA® , MBA
When should you apply for Social Security? How
can you maximize your benefits? How will this
affect your spouse? You have a lot of questions and
mistakes can be costly. This workshop will address
these concerns and provide the guidance you need.
Bill Simmons, Attorney
Too many of us are dying in a hospital or a nursing
home when that is not our wish. By planning and
communicating your wishes now, you have a much
better chance of having a good end of life, at home
with your family around. Learn how from Bill
Simmons, an attorney who specializes in end-oflife issues.
Interest rates and uncertain economic conditions
have many people, including retirees, questing for
viable options. Unfortunately, these options come
with risks that are rarely disclosed. Join journalist
George Chamberlin for this timely and important
discussion.
Stephen P Oggel, Attorney
Energy rates are on the rise. Attend this
informational workshop and learn simple ways you
can reduce your energy consumption and save
money. We will also talk about emergency
preparedness and ways to keep you and your
family safe.
Mr. Oggel will select several cases pending before
the U.S. Supreme Court for detailed discussion.
The procedural history will be reviewed, the
specific issues identified, and the class will be
encouraged to participate in a thorough discussion
of each case.
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Computers & Technology
Jonathan Doering, FIC
Will I have enough to retire? Will my retirement
income last? Are my assets protected? Manage six
key risks all retirees face: outliving their income;
inflation; unpredictable events; market volatility;
income taxes; and rising healthcare costs. Turn
retirement concerns into confidence. Get positive,
professional guidance from a faith-based
organization that has been helping their memberowners be wise with money and live generously for
more than 100 years.
Barbara Smith
Hubs, Bluetooth, card readers ... it's Greek to me!
Let's unravel the mysteries of cutting-edge
technology: scanners, flash-drives, portable hard
drives, wireless technology and more. You don't
have to be a techno wizard to understand and be
able to use the latest gadgets and gizmos.
Barbara Smith
iPads and iPhones are taking over as the digital
device of choice for many consumers who are
hoping to streamline their techno-experiences.
What is an app? What are some of the more
popular free and low-cost apps for entertainment
and communication? Let's explore a sampling of
some of the many fun apps available on iPads and
iPhones, including voice recording, free audio and
video phone calls, movie reviews, video streaming,
e-readers, finding your lost iPad or iPhone, and
more. Some of these apps are also available on
Android and other tablets.
Most of us shy away from thinking about our own
last rituals, somehow believing that if we discuss it
or make a plan, it will cause our demise sooner.
SharonAnn Hamilton is here to tell you it will NOT
cause you to pass earlier and that ignoring some
basic decisions can cause an irreparable rift
amongst your children. You may think they are
above fighting about funeral details, but why take
the chance? Learn from real-life situations, what to
do and what not to do. Most importantly, walk
away from this light-hearted discussion of options
(did you know you can turn yourself into a
diamond?) and plan your own last party. This class
teaches you how to create a final plan of your own.
You will leave with a draft plan and letter of
instructions for your own wishes.
Joan Kushinoff
A smartphone is a phone, a camera, a mini
computer all in one. This workshop will help you
understand what a smartphone offers and the costs
associated with having one.
A flash-drive (also called a
thumb-drive) is helpful for
obtaining or exchanging
data files during class.
Don’t forget to bring a flash-drive to class.
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Sara Ohara
Have an Android tablet (e.g. Samsung, Acer,
ASUS, Dell, Lenovo, Sony, Toshiba, and more)
and not sure how to use it? Learn how to navigate
the tablet, change settings, set up email accounts,
download apps and customize its look. Even if you
are already using your Android tablet for some
basic functions, this course will fill in the gaps.
Facebook helps you connect and share with the
people in your life. Upload photos, share links and
videos. You can also find old friends and make
new friends who share your interests and like
similar activities. You get to choose who you want
to be friends with and who you don’t! You will
need an email account to sign up for Facebook.
Please bring your email password to class.
Joan Kushinoff
You’re always hearing about “the cloud,” but what
does that really mean? Learn what it is and how it
can benefit you. We’ll look at some examples of
the cloud and how to use it.
Sara Ohara
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Sara Ohara
Sara Ohara
We'll review topics you request and learn more
about fun Facebook features, such as the timeline,
photo albums, tagging, chatting, fan pages and
messaging. You should already have a Facebook
account and know how to post prior to taking this
class. Please bring your login information to class.
Barbara Smith
From candid family shots to travel pictures, you
have lots of great digital photos, right? Learn to use
Photoshop Express Editor, a free program, that
gives you tons of tools to make quick fixes,
enhance, and make your digital photos look
amazing. Learn basic skills such as cropping,
rotating, and adjusting color, along with some more
advanced features that add visual style, such as
adding filters and borders, popping color and
adding captions. Some computer experience is
helpful.
Sara Ohara
Sara Ohara
This free program allows you to create new
documents or edit your current Word documents.
You can also use Google's ready-made templates,
if you wish. Spreadsheets, presentations, drawings,
and forms are available as well. All of these can be
stored online publicly or privately, allowing you to
access them from any computer. Important Note:
You MUST have a Google account (Gmail) prior
to taking this class. Be sure to bring your Gmail
login and PASSWORD.
Sara Ohara
Create a FREE WordPress Blog! We'll learn about
posting, sticky posts, themes, and even copyright
issues. It's a fun course that can be used to get
started blogging for personal or professional
purposes. Personal blogs can be on any topic.
Some provide commentary or news on a particular
subject, while others serve as personal online
diaries. Your blog can be public or private just for
family and friends. Professional blogs are a great
tool to share your knowledge and expertise with a
larger audience and connect with potential new
customers. A professional blog will increase your
web presence (SEO), provide content to share in
social media, and build trust with prospects and
loyalty with customers. This can be a brand new
blog or one that you can add to your current
WordPress website. Whether you want a creative
outlet, a business tool, or a platform for your cause,
this class will organize, energize and empower you
to achieve your goals. You must bring your email
password and a flash-drive to class.
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Sara Ohara
Sara Ohara
Craigslist is an online community offering free
classifieds for virtually anything! The beauty of
Craigslist is that you are selling locally and there’s
no shipping involved. It’s free, secure and easy!
Because people who use Craigslist are diverse in
age, culture and race, there are a multitude of
potential buyers for any item. Please bring pictures
of items you plan to sell on a flash drive, CD or
just email them to yourself. You will need to have
an active email account to take this class.
Pinterest lets you organize and share all the
beautiful things you find on the web. People use
pinboards to organize and share their favorite
recipes, decorate their homes, plan weddings, and
much more. Best of all, you can browse pinboards
created by other people. Browsing pinboards is a
fun way to discover new things and get inspiration
from people who share your interests. You can also
have private pinboards that you share with just
certain people, family members or other groups of
friends.
Randy Seaver, San Diego Genealogical Society
Learn how to use the internet to find information
on your ancestors, organize that info, and share it
with your family. Class will cover how to begin
genealogy research, how to find records in
repositories and online websites, and how to input
the information into genealogy computer programs.
Please bring any family records you have to the
first class. There will be time for questions and
answers as well as for searching online databases
for ancestral records.
Sara Ohara
Exercise & Dance
Sara Ohara
Buying and selling items online is easy and fun.
This class will help you navigate your way through
the ins and outs of eBay, whether you want to buy,
sell or simply window-shop. You'll learn how to
effectively search for what you want, identify safe
sellers and bid and pay for your items. Learn what
it costs to sell on eBay, how to list an item for sale,
how to end a listing and how to use free re-listings.
Whether you want to power walk or go out for a
gentle stroll, join the friendly Mall Walkers and
walk your way to well-being. Meet at the entrance
of Macy's Home Store next to the Post Office and
Food Court at 8:30 am. This is an informal walking
group. A facilator is not provided.
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Russell Rowe, M.S., Exercise Physiology
Each class starts with a go-at-your-own-pace
warm-up and moves into a combination of cardio
exercise and stretching. There will be a great mix
of exercises: balance training, dancing, thera-bands
and weight training to build stronger bones. Plenty
of water breaks and a cool-down period are
included. Russell Rowe, M.S., is a certified
personal trainer with 20 years of experience.
The Center for Disease Control says falling is the
most common cause of injury in people over 60.
The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
says one in every three Americans older than 65
experiences a fall. Don’t let this be you! Balance
training is proven to help prevent falls. Each class
will begin with some light cardiovascular
exercises, arm movements, walking in place, etc. to
warm up the body. Exercises will be simple, safe,
and require no expensive equipment, so you can do
them at home.
Elinor Smith, Certified Personal Trainer
No class 5/30
Using weights and a chair, this course offers a
comprehensive fitness program designed to
improve and maintain your strength, balance and
flexibility. Each class includes warm-up and cooldown stretches, a series of balance challenges,
strength training targeting upper, core and lower
body muscles, as well as wrist strengthening and
finger flexibility exercises. Please consult your
healthcare professional, if you have questions or
concerns prior to attending.
Each class starts with a go-at-your-own-pace
warm-up and moves into a combination of cardio
exercise and stretching. There will be a great mix
of exercises: balance training, dancing, thera-bands
and weight training to build stronger bones. Plenty
of water breaks and a cool-down period are
included.
No class 5/30
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Pamela Toomes & Ginny Dahlen
A fun, exciting class designed for the active older
adult. Expect to improve cardiovascular fitness,
muscle strength and endurance, coordination,
balance and flexibility. Classes will incorporate a
variety of tools, such as dumbbells, resistance
bands, balls and your own body weight.
Want to maintain and increase your aerobic
capacity and muscle mass? Have fun moving to
music, followed by some work with weights and
gentle stretching. Your instructor will provide
modifications for all the activities so that you can
engage in the workout at your own pace and level.
You’ll be surprised how good and strong you’ll
feel. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing
that will allow you to move freely. Bring some
water.
Ginny Dahlen & Pam Toomes
Lois Spaulding
This is the perfect opportunity for those new to line
dancing to build a foundation for success. Learn
the names, terms and fundamentals of popular
steps including vine, shuffle, jazz box, etc. No
partner needed. Get ready to have fun!
No class 6/9
Lois Spaulding
Lois Spaulding
Take a break from the office and exercise your
body and mind while learning line dances, such as
swing, cha cha, rumba, waltzes, and many more!
No partner needed. Knowledge of steps including
vine, shuffle, jazz box, etc. is extremely helpful.
Want to maintain and increase your aerobic
capacity and muscle mass? Have fun moving to
music, followed by some work with weights and
gentle stretching. Your instructor will provide
modifications for all the activities so that you can
engage in the workout at your own pace and level.
You’ll be surprised how good and strong you’ll
feel. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing
that will allow you to move freely. Bring some
water.
No class 6/7
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Lois Spaulding
Cathleen Frank, The Pilates Club
Restorative Pilates is a series of breathing,
visualization, core and postural exercises
performed on a comfortable, thick mat. When
performed in sequence, these exercises strengthen
our abdominals and back while increasing our
flexibility. Commonly referred to as “strength and
length.” Pilates can be the most natural style of
movement for the body with principles such as
flow, control, concentration, precision, breath and
center. Pilates movement is designed to improve
balance, strengthen core muscles, increase
flexibility, correct muscle imbalances and injuries,
release tension and create a more refreshed,
restored you at any age! Participants must bring a
yoga mat and and a pillow to class. Cathleen Frank
is Director and Choreographer of The Pilates Club
and has been teaching and coaching in San Diego
for over 30 years.
Lois Spaulding
Exercise your body and mind while learning line
dances, such as swing, cha cha, rumba, waltzes,
and many more! No partner needed. Knowledge of
steps including vine, shuffle, jazz box, etc. is
extremely helpful.
No class 6/9
Lois Spaulding
Pamela Toomes
Ready to party yourself into shape? That’s exactly
what the Zumba® program is all about. It’s an
exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latininspired, calorie-burning, dance fitness party. Ditch
your old workout, join the party!
Cathleen Frank, The Pilates Club
Marguerite Tyrell, BS, RD
No class 5/30
This gentle yoga class is focused on promoting
back health. We will do postures both lying on a
mat and seated in a chair. As a side benefit, this
series also relieves stiffness and pain in the hips,
neck and shoulders. Besides better posture and pain
relief, yoga increases mental clarity and calmness,
and decreases physical and mental symptoms of
stress. This is not a strenuous class and no prior
yoga experience is necessary. Please bring a yoga
mat and large towel to class.
Pamela Toomes
Pamela Toomes
Pamela Toomes
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Joan Holland
Joan Holland
Practice yoga in a beautiful setting surrounded by
bird song and nature trails. This class is for those
who have had some yoga experience. Joan Holland
has taught yoga since 1969 and for OASIS since
the 1990s. Her classes provide a gentle approach to
the practice of Hatha Yoga, done slowly with
respect for our maturing bodies. Breathing practice
is emphasized as well as awareness. See your
health professional for questions or concerns about
attending this class. Please bring a yoga mat to
class.
This class is for those who have had some
experience with yoga and know the basic asanas,
also known as postures. The approach is
specifically designed for mature students and
includes breath exploration and meditation. See
your health professional for questions or concerns.
Please bring a mat to class.
Joan Holland
Joan Holland
This class is based on the groundbreaking work of
Esther Gokhale who developed the Gokhale Method
to address the root cause of muscle and joint pain. Her
method uses primal posture and movement to help
you re-establish your body’s structural integrity. Most
pain can be attributed to bad posture and incorrect
movement. The highly effective, time-tested Gokhale
Method will educate you in a way that our American
culture does not, so that you can live a normal, painfree life. You will learn to sit, sleep, stand, walk and
bend in ways that protect and strengthen your bones
and muscles. It will consist of a series of stretches and
gentle floor exercises done on a cushy exercise mat.
Russell will also introduce exercises based on the
revolutionary work of Pete Egoscue creator of the
Egoscue Method.
Joan Holland
No class 6/3
Joan Holland
If a class or day trip does not meet the
minimum number of necessary
participants, it will be cancelled. Don’t let
this happen to your favorite program!
Please help us by registering in advance.
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Sue Webber, Certified Yoga Instructor
Yoga can be defined as “Unity in Body, Mind and
Spirit.” During this unique 75-minute class, you
will learn the fundamentals for designing a daily
mind/body workout practice that cultivates
balance, strength and flexibility. Each week we
will explore different breathing techniques, quick
energy clearing tools, simple body postures,
mindful exercises and modifications, and a variety
of meditations with music, mantras and more. The
goal is to help you customize a daily routine that is
enjoyable and realistic for your life, whatever that
may look like. Please bring water, paper and pen
for notes and wear comfortable clothes for gentle
movement. “Ohm” work is optional!
Margie Murnan, NeuroMovement Specialist
Are you experiencing mobility issues due to back
pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, knee/hip pain, joint
pain, or pain due to injury? In this workshop, you
will experience gentle, safe, pleasurable movement
explorations that help you reduce pain, move with
ease and comfort, and have greater mobility. These
neuromovement lessons, based on the work of Dr.
Moshe Feldenkrais, are different from traditional
exercises and are also great for any fitness level.
The movements will be done while lying on the
floor, so you must be able to get up and down from
the floor. You may use a chair to assist you if
necessary. Please wear loose-fitting clothing and
socks. You will not be wearing shoes during the
class. Please bring a beach towel and a blanket.
Gwen Small
Take this opportunity to increase your flexibility
and eliminate and reduce chronic pain. Follow a
series of gentle, relaxing instructor-guided
movements designed to promote greater ease of
movement in daily life. Develop greater range of
motion in your neck, pelvis, knees, ankles and feet.
Increase awareness of yourself in motion and at
rest. Most lessons will be done lying on the floor
and there will be chairs handy to assist in getting
up and down. Those who cannot easily get down
on the floor can remain seated and visualize the
movements. For maximum benefit, please wear
loose comfortable clothing, bring an extra warm
layer (such as a sweatshirt) and be prepared to
remove your shoes. Please bring a beach towel and
two hand towels with you to class.
Gwen Small
Do you dread those long hours on a trip when
you're trapped in a plane, bus or car seat? Learn
about a series of small movements that you can do
to increase your comfort during travel. The
movements based on the work of Dr. Moshe
Feldenkrais, are easy to learn, and can increase
flexibility and reduce discomfort from those hours
spent in a seat. Learn comfort concepts you can
apply at home as well. Movements will be done in
chairs. Wheelchair participants are welcome.
Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and be
prepared to remove your shoes. Please bring a pair
of socks with you to class.
MAY 3, 2016
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Leslie Johnson Leech, M.S.
Are you looking for a class with easy, flowing
moves that can help reduce stress and create better
balance in all aspects of your life? Perhaps you
would like to reduce some of your aches and pains
and experience a quiet place in our noisy world?
Find out why so many have been moving joyfully
and rhythmically as members of Leslie's T'ai
Chi/Qigong groups. This safe and healthpromoting exercise has been strongly
recommended by the Center of Disease Control
(CDC) for older adults. Leslie recently completed a
200-hour certification with the Institute of Integral
Qigong and T'ai Chi. All levels welcome!
Are you experiencing balance issues? Does
walking feel uncomfortable or exhausting? Do you
have limited mobility or feel stiff? Learn the
fundamental principles of how your entire skeleton
relates to gravity. Develop new skills that reduce
your chances of falling. Discover how you can
walk with ease and comfort, and have greater
mobility. These neuromovement lessons based on
the work of Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais are different
from traditional exercises and are also great for any
fitness level. The movements will be done while
sitting in a chair and also while standing and
holding onto a chair. Please wear loose fitting
clothing and socks. Shoes will not be worn during
class. Get ready to improve how you move!
Are you experiencing balance issues? Does
walking feel uncomfortable or exhausting? Do you
have limited mobility or feel stiff? Learn the
fundamental principles of how your entire skeleton
relates to gravity. Develop new skills that reduce
your chances of falling. Discover how you can
walk with ease and comfort, and have greater
mobility. These neuromovement lessons based on
the work of Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais are different
from traditional exercises and are also great for any
fitness level. The movements will be done while
sitting in a chair and also while standing and
holding onto a chair. Please wear loose fitting
clothing and socks. Shoes will not be worn during
class. Improve how you move!
Swimming Dragon is an easy to learn and very
effective form of QiGong. Practicing this graceful
routine is like performing an extremley gentle
chiropractic adjustment on yourself. Come learn
the many benefits of this form. Once you see how
easy it is to do it, you'll be practicing it like a pro!
In this special two-session workshop, we will
explore this beautiful set which incorporates many
moves designed to imitate the grace and flow of a
crane, at rest, in the water and in flight. It is easy to
learn, promotes relaxation and contributes to
developing better balance and peace of mind.
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Food & Nutrition
July means summer and thoughts of picnicking at
the beach, at a local park concert or just getting out
to your patio. But why settle for those store-bought
dips and spreads when you can whip up fresh,
better tasting ones? Marguerite will share some of
her favorite recipes that will inspire you to go
fresh, eat better and save money. Warning: After
attending this class, your friends may insist that
you bring your special dip to all future functions!
Elizabeth Podsiadlo, Elizabeth's Kitchen, San Diego's
Opera Singing Chef
Chef Elizabeth will share her newest recipes
featuring Roasted Cauliflower with white wine
pesto and Roasted Beets with white wine pesto.
Also on the menu, farrow grains and lentil pilaf
with lemon juice, olive oil and garlic. All dishes
are wonderfully flavorful and offer many health
benefits! Recipes and samples will be provided.
Don't miss the chance to see Chef Elizabeth and
her daughter Betsy Podsiadlo in concert on
Thursday, July 14th. Please see class 387 for
details.
Vicky Newman, MS, RD
Need a detox? With all the chemicals and
pollutants we encounter daily, it’s important to
understand the body processes involved in
detoxification and the practical actions you can
take to reduce toxic burden. Learn how to reduce
exposure to toxins, minimize production of toxins
in your body, and help your body eliminate toxins
to support your physical and mental health.
Just imagine the fragrance of fresh picked basil,
minced garlic, toasted pine nuts, and grated
Parmesan … yum! Besides Classic Pesto, there are
many mouth-watering variations to try. Marguerite
will share some of her favorite pesto combinations
that will delight and impress any party guest. Bring
your taste buds and an appetite to sample multiple
varieties of pesto paired with some hearty breads.
Saturday
Class
Vicky Newman, MS, RD
You can strengthen your immune system and
reduce risk of disease through healthy digestion.
This presentation will briefly review how faulty
digestion can affect the human body systemically,
from headaches, mood, and skin issues to fatigue
and pain. Food choices and eating habits affect the
gut microbiome, and a healthy gut biome involves
more than just taking probiotic supplements.
Natural remedies for common GI challenges will
also be reviewed, including acid reflux,
constipation, diarrhea, heartburn, and ulcers.
Elizabeth Podsiadlo, Elizabeth's Kitchen, San Diego's
Opera Singing Chef
It's that time of year to pull out your favorite hat
and prettiest tea attire! The menu will feature a
roasted vegetable, cream cheese tea sandwich and
Rose Geranium angel food cake. Two teas will be
offered to sample along with each dish taught. Be
sure to register early as this long-awaited event
always sells out.
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Vicky A Newman, MS, RD
Sheila Kimmel, LCPC
The latest research on heart healthy eating will be
summarized, including information on the role of
inflammation and the protective components in
dark chocolate and red wine. Practical dietary
suggestions to reduce risk and progression of heart
disease will be provided, including strategies for
reducing inflammation and lowering LDL
cholesterol (the 'bad' cholesterol). Perspective will
also be offered on the continuing controversies
regarding vegan diets (elimination of all animal
foods), egg consumption, and saturated fats like
coconut oil.
Do you want to get more control over your eating
habits, health and weight? Do you want to feel
proud of yourself and your body and gain more
energy? Do you want to let go of shame,
embarrassment and self-consciousness and replace
them with self-esteem and a positive self-image? If
your answer is YES, you can learn how to manage
your abusive overeating, your weight and take
charge of your health. We will utilize healthy
eating, hypnosis and behavior-change techniques to
help you reach your goals.
Health & Wellness
Lisa Langstone, Holistic Esthetician
Are you confused about all the skincare products
on the market today and how to pick a good
product? Do the ingredient labels give you a
headache and leave you baffled? Would you like to
know what you are putting on your body and how
it affects your health? You might be surprised to
learn that your sunscreen may be increasing your
risk for breast cancer and your lipstick is putting
heavy metals in your body. Have you ever
wondered if the latest and greatest anti-aging
ingredients are hype or have some merit to them? If
so, this lecture will give you some clarity on which
ingredients are toxic, which ones you should avoid
and which ingredients and new technologies
produce beneficial results. Lisa Langstone is an
integrative holistic esthetician who is certified in
Oncology esthetics.
Philip J. Goscienski, MD
We can hardly remember a world without
computers. The benefits have been enormous but
unforeseen consequences are emerging. Our brains
and our behavior are literally changing in the span
of a single generation. Learn how to avoid the
physical and the mental consequences of use and
overuse of computers.
Barbara Bailey, MS, RN
When do you need it? Is it right for you? How do
you get it? The criteria for Palliative (pronounced
pal-lee-uh-tiv) Care, services covered, benefits and
providers are topics that will be discussed during
this interactive session. Identifying one’s values
and how they impact medical decisions and when
and how a patient and family transition to hospice
care will be explored.
You can help to combat
childhood obesity and
diabetes by becoming a
volunteer for our
CATCH Healthy Habits
program. No experience is
necessary; we will train you
on all you need to know.
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Cancer is a leading cause of death in Americans,
second only to heart disease. Most cancers are
lifestyle-related, not age-related, and are therefore
avoidable. Following these ten steps is simple and
will add to your overall good health and peace of
mind.
Dr. Jocelyn Joy, DAOM
Do you know what the coating on your tongue says
about your digestion? What about that crease in
your ear lobe? Join Dr. Joy as she explores and
explains the landscape of your face and tongue in
terms of Chinese Medicine. You will learn how to
read and respond to facial and tongue markings in a
way that will bring your body, mind and spirit back
into balance. P.S. Don’t brush your tongue before
this event!
Very often caregivers are family members who
have taken on the job of caring for a loved one in
need. They rarely are trained in medical and
nursing skills and in their desire to do the best job
possible, can end up extremely stressed with
virtually no outlet for relieving that stress. There
are so many techniques that can be learned quickly
and that can help people in a caregiving situation to
relax. These techniques don't have to be time
consuming and they can help caregivers take care
of themselves first, which is essential in caring for
someone else.
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Scott Truel, HHP
We are bombarded by so much information about
health that we may feel overwhelmed and simply
do nothing but our same old habits learned from
childhood. We hear: “Drink coffee, don’t drink
coffee.” “Dairy is good for you, dairy is toxic.”
“Agave is better than honey, not different than
honey.” “Run, don’t run.” This fast paced 90minute class discusses health goofs, horror stories,
and opposing points leading to a healthy longevity.
There are not 100 points or even 50 points, just 10.
You will leave with a draft plan for your own wellbeing. Your presenter will share her own fighting
cancer story.
Have you considered plastic surgery or botox to get
rid of wrinkles and sagging skin? Before you do
anything drastic, you owe it to yourself to learn
some simple and easy exercises you can do in just
a few minutes each day that can lift and firm the
neck and facial muscles. These exercises increase
oxygenated blood flow and can help improve
lymph circulation. Discover the closely guarded
techniques known and used by top models which
you can apply yourself. These techniques can result
in a younger, more refreshed looking you!
Jana Tzinberg, Health Blogger
Learn how pure essential oils can treat your health
concerns safely, effectively, and inexpensively.
Not all oils are created equal. Learn the difference
between certified pure therapeutic-grade oils and
other types of oils.
Jana Tzinberg, Health Blogger
People are not the only creatures who can benefit
from nature's medicine. Learn about Certified Pure,
therapeutic-grade essential oils and how they can
provide safe and effective relief for many health
conditions which can cause you and your best
friend discomfort.
Modern life has distorted our ancient sleep
patterns. Light plays a significant role in how our
bodies adjust, adapt, survive, and thrive. Take part
in this fascinating discussion about sleep, light and
the problems that can arise from a lack thereof.
Scott Truel, HHP
Have you considered plastic surgery or botox to get
rid of wrinkles and sagging skin? Before you do
anything drastic, you owe it to yourself to learn
some simple and easy exercises you can do in just
a few minutes each day that can lift and firm the
neck and facial muscles. These exercises increase
oxygenated blood flow and can help improve
lymph circulation. Discover the closely guarded
techniques known and used by top models which
you can apply yourself. These techniques can result
in a younger, more refreshed looking you!
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Dr. Dena Riso, Peninsula Hearing Center
Learn about the anatomy of the ear, different types
of hearing loss and the options available to you for
dealing with hearing loss, including the latest
advancements in hearing technology and the
information that you need to know about hearing
aids before purchasing your next set will be
covered in this informative class. A must for
anyone considering the purchase of hearing aids.
Each of us is unique in our wishes for end of life
care. Whether you want to maintain life as long as
possible, wish to die a natural death or have
choices in between, one needs to be prepared for
the conversation about End-of-Life Care. This class
will discuss some of the components that would be
included in the conversation. Topics, such as
resuscitation, mechanical life support, current
health status, cultural, ethnic and religious values,
quality of life vs. quantity of life and preferred
place of residing/dying will be considered.
Scott Truel, HHP
Holistic skin care expert Scott Truel shares secrets
for maintaining firm, healthy skin. Learn the basic
anatomy and physiology of skin, and the how and
why of using essential oils, clays and edible facial
masks safely at home.
Sue Webber, Certified Yoga Instructor
The seven main chakras are swirling wheels of
energy in the physical body which align along the
spine. These neural plexus' are finally recognized
and now taught in medical school. Each main
chakra contains bundles of nerves and major
organs and play a role in our psychological,
emotional, and spiritual states of being. In this
comprehensive series we will learn about each
chakra individually, and discover what will help
you open, heal and balance your main chakras. We
will explore easy movement, food, sound and color
correspondence, and enjoy guided meditations to
help open and balance each chakra. Week One will
be a general overview and work on chakras 1 (root)
and 2 (sacral). Week Two will cover chakras 3
(solar), 4 (heart) and 5 (throat). Week Three will
cover chakras 6 (third eye) and 7 (crown). Please
bring pen and paper for notes, water and an open
mind for personal healing. Handouts will be
provided.
Lisa Langstone, Holistic Esthetician
Have you ever wondered if the latest and greatest
anti-aging ingredients are hype or have some merit
to them? Are you confused about all the anti-aging
skincare products on the market today and how to
pick a good product? Would you like to know how
to how our skin ages and the three essential
components to slow down the aging process? Do
you know what anti-aging skin care
treatments/procedures are beneficial to the skin and
which ones are damaging? If so, this lecture will
give you some clarity on how to turn back the
clock with tips, tools and techniques to keep your
skin youthful! Lisa Langstone is an integrative
holistic esthetician who is certified in Oncology
esthetics.
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Elisa Ortega-Enriquez
In this session, we’ll offer practical suggestions on
how to maintain healthy eating habits when eating
out – even at fast food restaurants – and learn to
put together a low-calorie, low-fat meal using a fast
food menu. You’ll also practice “mindful eating”
to help maintain lifelong healthy eating habits, and
discuss strategies to achieve or maintain a healthy
weight.
Anne Hanneken, MD
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the
leading cause of severe vision loss in people over
age 50. Because symptoms come on gradually,
AMD may not be diagnosed until significant vision
loss occurs. Join Scripps Ophthalmologist Anne
Hanneken, MD, to find out about the latest
research into AMD, how nutrition may play a role,
and what is being done to treat and prevent this
disease.
With a focus on physical activity, this session
introduces the target of 150 minutes per week of
physical activity. We’ll cover how to achieve it
through activities that you enjoy and strategies to
get around common barriers to meeting physical
activity goals. We’ll also discuss how stress can
interfere with maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and
practice a few simple and quick stress management
techniques.
Nicholas Olson, MD
Join Scripps Clinic electrophysiologist, Nicholas
Olson, MD, as he discusses how new treatments
for atrial fibrillation can help reduce your risk of
stroke and other problems related to an irregular
heartbeat. Find out how the newest noninvasive
and minimally invasive surgical procedures can
help your heart keep the beat and reduce or
eliminate your need for medications.
William Stanton, MD
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with
cancer, knowing what to expect and making plans
for how to proceed can help make this stressful
time easier. Learning that you have cancer is a
difficult experience. After a cancer diagnosis, you
may feel anxious, afraid or overwhelmed and
wonder how you can cope during the days ahead.
Please join Scripps oncologist William Stanton,
MD as he discusses how to navigate through the
cancer journey. Dr. Stanton will share information
on any tests and procedures needed, treatment
options available, and the next steps during this
challenging journey.
In this session, you’ll learn the basics of healthy
eating by using MyPlate, a program developed by
the USDA to help you identify the healthy eating
style that works for you and build it into your daily
routine. Plus, we’ll review the risks of smoking and
secondhand smoke, and provide resources to help
you quit.
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Rick LeVine, Attorney
Matthew Price, MD
Join Scripps Clinic interventional cardiologist,
Matthew Price, MD, as he discusses how new
treatments for atrial fibrillation can help reduce
your risk of stroke and other problems related to an
irregular heartbeat. Find out how the newest
noninvasive and minimally invasive surgical
procedures can help your heart keep the beat and
reduce or eliminate your need for medications.
CATCH
HEALTHY HABITS
Mark Carlson, Historian
In May 1915, during the height of the Great War,
RMS Lusitania, queen of the Cunard Line, was
carrying 2,200 passengers and crew into the war
zone of the British Isles. They had been warned
any ships flying the Union Jack flag were liable to
be torpedoed by German U-boats. In broad
daylight in sight of the Irish coast, she was struck
by a torpedo from the U-20 and sank in twenty
minutes. The loss of life was second only to the
Titanic, but the repercussions and blame went
much farther and ultimately led to the United
States’ entry into the Great War.
Erica Macht, CHH Manager
Are you one of the 77% of adults who don’t get
enough fruits or vegetables each day? Do you tend
to eat the same ones over and over? Experience this
presentation and find out why it’s important to “eat
the rainbow.” Learn (and taste test!) a unique and
time-efficient way to add colorful foods to your
daily diet. Participants will also engage in a brief
physical activity ... another important component
of a healthy lifestyle. A free Healthy Living Guide
with recipes and tips will be given to all attendees.
Wendy Craig-Purcell, Spiritual Leader
History & Humanities
Does your fear of failure, rejection or abandonment
hold you back? Are you afraid of anger, conflict
and confrontation? Do you fear change or the
unknown? What if you could lessen the fear and
increase your sense of personal power? Join
spiritual leader and teacher, Wendy Craig-Purcell
for an exciting discussion into these and other
commonly experienced fears. Together we’ll probe
beneath the fear to uncover the real issues and what
we can do to transcend them.
Facilitator Rick LeVine will cover topics based on
'what's news' at the time (elections, court cases, law
reform, tax cuts, foreign affairs, etc.) The format
will include lecture, dialogue, questions and
answers and some videos that may be shown to
supplement the program.
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Since ancient times, humans have felt the need to
communicate, to dispense and distribute the
knowledge of their cultures and experience. From
the earliest clay tablets more than 5,000 years ago
to the scrolls of papyrus and bound books, we
found ways to preserve our legacy for the future.
They are all readable even today. With the everfaster advance of technology, the knowledge
preserved is increasing. However, the storage life
of that same information grows shorter with each
generation, and much of it is already lost forever.
'In Defense of the Book' is a profound essay on the
path humanity has chosen and its consequences for
the future.
Larry Solomon, PhD
There is a long history of demagogues in politics,
from ancient Greece to the present day. They tend
to rise to positions of political leadership during
periods of instability and societal transition. If the
demagogue is also a narcissist, the combination can
be deadly and destructive. How do we avoid the
popularity of narcissistic leadership and protect
ourselves from the seductive rhetoric of the
demagogue? The role of demagogues, narcissists
and narcissistic demagogues in the psycho-politics
of today’s world will be examined.
Jim Richter, Photographer & Historian
This presentation will discuss the Ford Model T,
and the ways in which it changed the world. The
car was inexpensive and was reliable compared to
the other cars of its time. Henry Ford developed the
assembly line in ways that allowed him to sell his
cars so cheaply that nearly anyone could afford it.
The sale of so many cars resulted in people being
willing to pay taxes to pave the roads of the U.S.
People were able to travel greater distances to and
from work. Henry Ford showed his competitors
how his assembly lines worked, and they copied
him. This allowed the U.S. to produce huge
amounts of tanks, planes, and ships during World
War II. The Model T changed the world in many
ways, which will be discussed in the presentation.
Peter Bolland, MA
Leading scholar of mythology and intellectual
firebrand Joseph Campbell (1904-1987) was
famous for advising his students to “follow their
bliss.” In the sixties and seventies he was dismayed
to learn that in mainstream usage his popular
saying had come to mean little more than “do your
own thing” – a mantra of self-centered hedonism –
the polar opposite of his intention. What did
Campbell mean by “bliss?” How was this assertion
rooted in his wide-ranging study of the world’s
religious, philosophical, literary, and mythological
traditions? It turns out bliss (ananda in Sanskrit),
has little to do with private happiness. Following
your bliss has more to do with uncovering your
sacred purpose than it does with blindly following
your whims and desires. Bliss, not to be confused
with pleasure, is found only in fully-realized,
authentic lives where fear and artifice are stripped
away revealing our innate divinity. Join us as we
explore Campbell’s essential role in the Human
Potential movement of the 20th century and in the
continuing spiritual awakening of our own time.
Chris Burns, Musician
This Russian composer was a master of
instrumentation and composition. During this hour
your mind will be nourished with the lush
creativity of Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade, the
Easter Overture, and more.
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Eric Awes, Wine Industry Consultant
Why does Napa Valley produce excellent long living
Cabernet Sauvignon but lacks Pinot Noir of great
heritage? Mendocino grows wonderful white grape
varieties but cannot produce world-famous red wines.
Sonoma produces outstanding Zinfandel but wine
judges look the other way on their Cabernet
Sauvignon. Central Coast Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
wow wine writers yet their Merlot doesn’t “get any
respect.” Southern California is still searching for that
perfect variety to “hang a star on.” This class will
familiarize you with the six major California grapegrowing regions so you can make the best choices
when purchasing wines.
Rudy Shappee, U.S. Navy Veteran
San Diego is considered a military town. We’ll take a
look at how the military changed San Diego from the
construction of Fort Guijarros by the Spanish to the
construction of the coastal defenses on Fort
Rosecrans, and the role the U.S. Army played in the
development of the city. Did you know North Island is
also known as the birthplace of ARMY aviation?
Using photographs from San Diego’s past,
accompanied by a lively narrative, local historian
Rudy Shappee will take you on an enlightening romp
through some of our city’s lesser-known history from
the days when San Diego was the capitol of Baja and
Alta California to the end of World War II.
Peter Bolland, MA
In the early 19th century, Ralph Waldo Emerson
blazed a trail. In a young country with rich ties to the
Old World and a pioneering spirit of self-reliance,
Emerson bravely re-envisioned Christianity as a
mystical tradition, rightly set beside the non-dualistic
pantheism of India and the Idealism of the European
Romantic movement. Like Jefferson before him,
Emerson saw Jesus not as a unique incarnation of
God, but as a teacher of the divinity inherent in all of
us. Emerson believed that it was the breathtaking
beauty of the natural world that most vividly reminded
us of the immanence of the divine. Every important
voice in American spirituality and philosophy counts
Emerson as an essential influence. Join us as we probe
the core insights of Emerson’s work and explore them
in the context of an emerging American spirituality.
Saturday
Class
Bill Plachy
On November 16, 1776, a ship flying the United
States flag received the first foreign salute at St.
Eustatius Island in the West Indies. But the flag she
was flying wasn't “Old Glory.” This flag had
thirteen strips, red and white, but the canton was
the familiar British Union Jack! The United States
didn't really have an official flag for some time.
This talk is tells the story about how our flag
became the treasured icon it is today and how a
British drinking song became our national anthem.
Ever wondered exactly what “rockets' red glare”
really meant and what were those “bombs bursting
in air” could possibly have been? Then this talk is
for you.
Treat yourself to 8 days of
magic and pampering in
the majestic Sierra Madre
Mountains at Ixtapan de la
Sal!
See Trip #516 for full
details.
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Saturday
Class
Larry Solomon, PhD
What does it mean when it is said that a terrorist has
been radicalized? Why are individuals vulnerable to
the radicalization process? We will look at factors
which can prime a person for radicalization, the roles
that are played by spiritual mentors and by the
internet. The mental processes of a militant jihadist
will be explored, as well as the ideology that this
mentality reflects. Four approaches to possible deradicalization will be offered.
Kathleen Dang, SDCHM
For Asian American History Month, Kathleen Dang,
SDCHM's Education Coordinator, will present the
journey of early Chinese immigrants who fled warfare
and famine in the declining Qing Dynasty to labor
under discrimination and exclusion in the U.S. Learn
how subsequent generations of Chinese American
served in WWII, and later waves of immigration
followed. Discover how Chinese Americans rallied
and eventually won equality in America.
Kay Sanger, MA
Easter Island (Rapa Nui) holds a fascination for
people all over the world. Its iconic stone statues
(moai) are instantly recognizable and they invoke
many questions. Who made the moai? How did they
make them? Who lives on the island now? What can
I see and do if I go there? This illustrated talk will
answer those questions and much more. Kay Sanger
is an archaeologist who has worked on various
island projects since the 1980s and is the author of
the best-selling 2015 guidebook, Easter Island: The
Essential Guide. Books will be available for
purchase. Book sale proceeds support college
scholarships for island students.
Enjoy the music of Richard Strauss and Alan
Hovhaness. Two classical styles, two continents, two
gorgeous and rich musical paintings of the mountains.
Climb the Alps with Strauss and experience Mount St.
Helens with Hovhaness.
Kathi Anderson, Executive Director
There are approximately 35,000 torture survivors
living in San Diego and an estimated 1.3 million in
the U.S. Who are they and why are they choosing
to live in our community? Do you know someone
who could be a torture survivor? Learn about their
backgrounds and challenges as well as hear about
their stories of healing and resiliency. A portion of
the proceeds will be donated to Survivors of
Torture, International.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart began composing before
he was five, toured Europe triumphantly, but at 35
was buried as a pauper in an unmarked grave. We will
celebrate his musical brilliance and appreciate his life
and his world. His gorgeous clarinet concerto and his
charming A Little Night Music will be featured. We
will also enjoy his charming piano concertos and
magnificent symphonies.
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Rabbi Michael Mayersohn
Larry Solomon, PhD
We will study the book of Genesis in the Bible,
especially the opening chapters about Creation,
Adam and Eve and the forbidden fruit, Cain and
Abel and the Flood of Noah. We will look at these
stories and more into the beginnings of the
Patriarchs and Matriarchs to learn what eternal and
universal truths the authors were trying to convey.
We will come to understand that these are not
attempts to tell people of events that happened, but
to tell stories that share truths that are eternal and
universal.
Cults come in all shapes and sizes. Some are
entertaining, some are part of everyday life, some are
historical, and some are lethal. We’ll look at
therapeutic cults, personality cults, popularity cults,
dangerous cults and weird cults. Why do people join
these groups? What are cult leaders like? How does a
cult differ from a religion? We’ll take a close look at
the inner workings of cults and how they hold on to
their members. Ten very dangerous religious cults and
six contemporary weird cults will be fully explored.
Peter Bolland, MA
What is meditation? Is it deep thinking, a mystical
state, a deep trance? Is it a religious ritual, or can it be
practiced apart from any specific religious tradition or
ideology? What are the benefits of a regular
meditation practice? Join us for an introductory
lecture on the principles of meditation, a look at some
different approaches and techniques, and the
philosophy behind it all, including a guided
meditation experience.
John N. Ingham, PhD
Technological innovations opened new ways to
transmit culture and brought new people, such as
recent immigrants and African Americans, into the
mix as producers and consumers of mass popular
culture. Movies became more sophisticated to
appeal to a middle class audience, and sound was
added in the 1930s. Movie theaters also became
larger and more ornate to attract this audience.
Radio brought African American music to young
white Americans and became the foundation for a
series of dance crazes in the 1920s and 1930s.
Baseball also emerged as the first mass popular
entertainment as its popularity was spread by radio.
With stadiums that held between 25,000 and
50,000 people in the early decades of the twentieth
century, baseball entertained larger numbers of
people at one time than any other form of
entertainment. Finally, in the 1940s, comic books,
with their plethora of superheroes became
enormously popular among young boys and helped
create a new youth culture that also included
teenage girls as “bobbysoxers.”
Wayne Saunders, PhD
The fact that games are very old and are played
everywhere should make us suspect they're more
important than we usually think. Not only do they
allow us to compete against and socialize with each
other, but they can demonstrate great beauty, from
finely worked materials to brilliantly conceived rules
that enable players to make “beautiful moves.”
Serious sedentary contests have been around for at
least nine thousand years, beginning with rows of
seeded holes in the Middle East and backgammon-like
games from Egypt, to strange tafl games played by the
royalty of Scandinavia and the earliest forms of chess
in India. How bridge and Monopoly come from these
is the most interesting part of the story.
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Larry Solomon, PhD
Mozart’s concertos are wonderful expressions of his
creativity. They treat us to eloquence, darkness,
romance, and nobility. This hour is dedicated to his
piano, woodwind, and violin concertos. Beauty, pure
and (not so) simple.
Since the Dark and Middle Ages, the “Devil” has been
identified as the source of evil in the world. Since 553
C.E., the devil Satan has been targeted in exorcisms,
invoked in Black Masses, provided the rationale for
witch hunts and named as the purveyor of eternal
damnation for those who engage in unrepentant sin.
But, what does the term “Satan” actually mean? What
is the difference between Theistic Satanism and
Atheistic Satanism? The latter has provided the
foundation for the contemporary Church of Satan,
founded in 1966. We will look closely at this church,
its founder, practices and beliefs. The psychology that
underlies the church’s principles will be explored. A
psychological analysis of Satanism will be provided.
Leslie Leech, M.S.
Tiffany Wai-Ying Beres, SDCHM
What's in a rock? Revered by Chinese connoisseurs and
literati for more than a millennia, scholars' rocks (also
known as scholar stones or viewing stones) are
naturally occurring or shaped rocks which have a
special place in Chinese art history. This is a lecture is
aimed at introducing the history and aesthetics of rocks
in China.
Ask the pros on the hit show Dancing with the Stars
(DWTS) and they will tell you how much Gene Kelly
inspired them with his athleticism, skill and grace.
Gene Kelly's life and creative spirit led to much
innovation in the dance world and the film world. We
will view a wonderful documentary about his life and
have a chance to see many excerpts from his amazing
performances.
Saturday
Class
Scott Farrell, Author & Performer
The First Folio, published in 1623, gave the world its
first look at the collected works of William
Shakespeare. 400 years after Shakespeare’s death, this
book continues to be a source of fascination. How did
the First Folio come to be printed? How has it affected
the study and appreciation of Shakespeare through the
centuries? And why is it such a valued (and often
misunderstood) cornerstone of the “cult of
Shakespeare”? Scott Farrell will “follow the Folio”
from printing press to the modern day, just in time for
the opening on June 4th of the San Diego Exhibition of
this historic book at the beautiful Central Library.
Julia Fister, Director of Education, OMA
They could be identified as the Scandinavian
impressionists, but the painters of Skagen were as
much influenced by the Realist movement as the
famous French movement. Skagen, located in the
northernmost part of Denmark, attracted artists as much
for the quality of light as for the yearning to escape the
rigid traditions of the Danish and Swedish art
academies. Enjoy this lecture exploring this littleknown painters group.
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Phillip Roullard, Professional Photographer
Dive in to the waters of the Poor Knights Islands
off the North Island of New Zealand. Acclimate
your eyes to the bejeweled glow worms in Abbey
Cave. Take one of the best hikes in the world
across the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. Watch as
geysers erupt skyward, and feel as if you're getting
drenched in the wet and rainy Doubtful Sound
fjord. Warning: the spectacular scenery may cause
you to fall off your seat!
Airplanes and motion pictures were born within a
year of one another. In 100 years they have both
risen from uncertain infancy to adolescence to
robust maturity. While Hollywood’s actors and
directors learned the art of making movies, the
aircraft industry and pilots learned how to conquer
the sky. In peace and war, prosperity and
depression, the airplanes and motion pictures have
become a part of American culture. Mark Carlson,
author of the award-winning book Flying on Film –
A Century of Aviation in the Movies 1912-2012
relates some of the more interesting and fun stories
about when the airplane flew from the silver
screen. If you like airplanes and the movies, this
class is for you.
Larry Solomon, PhD
Many of our daily activities are ritualistic in nature.
They are performed, many times, without
conscious awareness. In addition, there are formal
rituals such as worship ceremonies in organized
religions, purification/atonement rituals and rites of
passage. From around the world, we find that many
of these are strange, violent or just plain bizarre.
Some of the rituals still practiced today can trace
their roots back to ancient beliefs and superstitions.
We will survey the field of ritualistic behavior and
illustrate the wide range of practices that are found
in the various cultures of the world.
Gabe Selak, SD History Center
On this virtual walk through the Exposition
grounds, experience the wonders of the 1915
Panama-California Exposition, the world’s fair that
put San Diego on the map. Explore the
architecture, attractions, exhibits and gardens while
listening to the gossip of the time. Although on the
surface the Exposition appeared to be beautiful and
well-governed, an underpinning of dispute, conflict
and compromise was the reality under the surface.
In all, nearly four million people came to San
Diego as a result of the Exposition. Dig deep into
the park’s past as SDHC Program Manager, Gabe
Selak, reveals the tumultuous history of Balboa
Park, the jewel of San Diego!
Richard Lederer
Richard Lederer, Union-Tribune language
columnist and history quizmaster, and best-selling
language writer, will take you on a joyride through
the glories and oddities of our marvelous English
language, in which you drive in a parkway and
park in a driveway and your nose can run and your
feet can smell. Dr. Lederer’s language, history, and
humor books will be available.
If you have a passion for reading and a desire to
share that love with a child, you have what it takes
to become an OASIS tutor!
No experience is necessary,
we will train you on all you
need to know.
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Peter Bolland, MA
Many young Athenians flocked to the agora to hear
the eccentric orator Socrates challenge conventional
wisdom and perfect the art of philosophical
investigation. One of those followers, Plato, would
devote his literary career to chronicling and lionizing
his mentor, and along the way became the single most
important philosopher in the western canon. Plato
wrote a lot of important dialogues, nearly all of them
featuring his teacher Socrates in the lead role, but the
most important of all is his longest work The
Republic. Join us as we tell the story of these two very
different and remarkable men, and trace their
philosophical expressions, most notably the immortal
“Allegory of the Cave” from The Republic. Plato
deftly moves between literature, mythology,
psychology, political science, metaphysics,
epistemology, ethics, and mysticism blending them all
into a seamless whole. There’s a reason prominent
19th century philosopher Alfred North Whitehead
famously quipped, “All of Western philosophy is but
a footnote to Plato.” Come see why.
Philip Pressel
Spying, wire-tapping and eavesdropping is in the
news and a discussion of the recently declassified
Hexagon satellite is relevant. The system, designed
for the CIA, took stereo photos of earth targets
capable of distinguishing objects two to three feet
in size from an altitude of 100 miles above the
earth. It concentrated on covering the Sino-Soviet
areas. The Hexagon satellite was acknowledged to
have been an invaluable asset, providing
intelligence information, and was responsible for
President Nixon signing the SALT treaty. It
allowed President Reagan to “trust but verify” what
the Russians were doing. Mr. Pressel, the camera’s
designer, will talk about some technical details,
interesting stories and show some photos of
Russian assets.
John N. Ingham, PhD
Television became the dominant cultural form in
the postwar world. Although radio had brought a
wide variety of entertainments into the home for
decades, television added a visual element into the
home that had not been there before. This had a
huge impact on family life and on the motion
picture industry. Music continued to influence
young people with rock and roll and rock music
during these decades. Part of the impact of this new
music was the emergence of a separate and
powerful teen culture with enormous buying
power. This youth culture exploded with great
force in the 1960s. Movies, despite the emergence
of television remained a strong element of popular
culture throughout this period, especially in the
1970s.
This is another offering of the same lecture given
on July 1st.
Mary Kay Gardner, SDMA Docent
This exhibition features masterpieces from leading
Dutch, Flemish and Spanish painters of the 17th
century. Among these are still life paintings of
sumptuous scenes with cheese, fruit and Chinese
porcelain. Along with these are images of flowers,
animals and tableware. Landscape and water
paintings also became popular. These all reflected
a changing world view in Europe shaped by
science and exploration. This exhibition offers us a
window into this pivotal time in History.
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Dr. Dave Roberts, Anthropologist
The stories behind the Golden Age of piracy are
explored without the Hollywood hype or inventions.
From Drake, the explorer turned pirate and then back
to knighted gentleman, to the feared Captain Roberts,
aka, Black Bart. Dr. Dave Roberts, a direct descendant
of the infamous Pirate Roberts, shares the “other side”
of the story behind the history books. This program is
for kids ages 6 to 106!
Alexander Calder is an American sculptor perhaps
best known as the originator of both the mobile and
the stabile. From his wireworks to his monumental
sculpture, we will take a look at the artist's life and
works from Philadelphia roots to California influences
to a long Parisian sojourn.
Kids
welcome
Bruno Leone, Fulbright Scholar
Other than Sir Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin is
arguably the most important figure in the history of
science. While he was not the first scientist to put
forth a theory of evolution, it was his theory of
evolution by natural selection that changed the way
humanity began viewing itself. Indeed, modern
biological science is based up Darwinian evolution.
This lecture will examine Darwin’s ideas, life and
times. His theory of evolution by natural selection will
be presented along with an explanation of why his
theory has had and continues to have such a
controversial impact upon science and society.
Tiffany Wai-Ying Beres, SDCHM
In China, should one give a clock as a gift? Certainly
not! “To give a clock” songzhong is a pun for “a last
farewell,” in other words, for attending a person who
is on the edge of death. This lecture focuses on the
meanings of symbols used in Chinese art. Auspicious
symbols in Chinese art are often in the form of visual
puns. Things like bats, butterflies and babies all have
established meanings beyond their physical forms that
will be explained and discussed during this richly
illustrated lecture.
Saturday
Class
Bill Plachy
In the 1760s, it was dangerous to wander the streets of
Birmingham, England on dark nights. The shadows
were full of huge potholes and robbers just waiting to
slit your throat while they took your purse. So when a
group of amateur scientists formed a club to drink and
talk, they scheduled it to meet on the full of the moon:
The Lunar Society. This group just happened to
include some of the most creative minds in Britain.
There was James Watt, who fathered the steam
engine. There was Josiah Wedgwood, potter and
experimenter, who chose to have his own leg
amputated while he watched. Then there was Joseph
Priestly, ferocious radical, who was the man who
discovered oxygen. This club kick-started the
Industrial Revolution.
Leslie Leech, M.S.
Through video and lecture we will trace the history
of this fabulous partnership. Hear interviews with
both Fred and Ginger and enjoy excerpts from
some of their most well-loved dance routines. Both
Fred and Ginger had lengthy and successful careers
as individuals, but it was clearly their partnership
that continues to inspire others to “face the music
and dance!”
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Larry Solomon, PhD
Dr. Dave Roberts, Anthropologist
We will examine the issues of gun control,
immigration and health care, with the aid of
numerous cartoons. Often a cartoon is able to
capture the essence of an issue in a graphic,
thought-provoking, yet humorous, manner. Aside
from maybe a few chuckles, we will also take a
look at some of the relevant factual information
pertaining to each issue as society grapples with
these pressing concerns.
From the plains of Africa 3.2 million years ago, our
hominid ancestors feared the night and unseen
things, to our modern-day hunts for swamp
creatures and Big Foot. Monsters have always been
part of the human experience. Join Anthropologist
Dr. Dave Roberts as he shares the story behind the
building of the Monsters! exhibit at the San Diego
Museum of Man. It is a tale that will delight young
and old alike! Want to see the monsters for
yourself? Join Dr. Dave for a tour of the Museum
of Man on Tuesday, August 9th. Please see Off
Site Adventure 813 for details.
Peter Bolland, MA
It is sometimes said that the entire Western
philosophical and intellectual tradition rests on the
backs of two Athenian friends. Plato explored
knowledge, reality, beauty, justice, and political
science through a series of bracing dialogues,
nearly all of them featuring his deceased teacher
Socrates in the lead role. No one was more familiar
with the master’s work than his master student. Yet
when Plato died Aristotle was passed over as the
new head of the Academy. Aristotle learned much
from Plato, but he disagreed with him on a
bedrock, fundamental idea, and that disagreement
would take him in an entirely new direction,
founding the science of logic and laying the
foundation for the entire scientific revolution to
come. To this day it is still possible, reasonable,
and relevant to ask, “Are you a Platonist or an
Aristotelean?”
Bill Smith, Retired Attorney
Bill Smith will discuss the remarkable story of the
small band of religious dissenters and the
“Strangers” who founded the Plymouth Colony in
1620, with emphasis on the colony’s long-serving
governor, William Bradford and “Stranger”
Stephen Hopkins. Topics include conflicts with the
established Church of England, the sojourn in
Holland, the business deal that led to the
Mayflower Voyage, and the history of the
PlymouthColony itself, including relations with the
American Indians. Bill Smith, a member of the
Mayflower Society, is a retired lawyer, opera lover
and history buff.
Tuesday Jul 26 10:30-12:00
Peter Bolland, MA
This is another offering of the same lecture given
on July 22nd.
A visual travelogue of three of the most beautiful
and awe-inspiring National Parks is brought to you
with their creation, history and legacy. The stars of
the show are Yellowstone, Yosemite and Crater
Lake.
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Frank Newton, PhD
Theodor Seuss Geisel, aka Dr. Seuss, is quite
simply one of the most beloved children’s authors
in the modern world. Family was an important part
of Theodor Seuss Geisel’s life. The sing-song
rhymes that his mother recited and the hours spent
as a young boy with his Dad at the zoo, would
resurface in the later illustrations and stories we
have come to love. The genius of Dr. Seuss lies in
his storybook illustrations made for children, while
the underlying message of the story was for the
adults. Join SDHC Program Manager, Gabe Selak,
for an intimate look at
Theodor Seuss Geisel’s life,
Kids
as revealed in the books he
welcome
published.
One of history's great mysteries is how
conquistador Hernan Cortez and a few hundred
Spanish soldiers defeated the Aztec empire, which
had tens of thousands of fierce warriors. In this
first of a two-part lecture, anthropologist Dr. Frank
Newton will discuss the personalities and events
leading up to Cortez's improbable and astonishing
conquest. Frank Newton, with a Ph.D. in
Psychological Anthropology from UCLA, has
recently published an historical-fiction novel set in
pre-conquest Aztec society.
Henry George, Engineer & Archaeologist
The culture and early settlement of the United
States is derived from Europe. We know much
about the history of Europe, but the prehistory of
Europe and the origins of the European peoples are
not so well-known. The prehistory of Europe has
been an esoteric subject and very little has been
published in books. This research has been
obtained from obscure scholarly journals and field
research. Now, new information published in 2016
using genetics as fourth line of evidence has
confirmed previous information derived from
archaeology, biological anthropology, and
linguistics. This lecture will discuss the prehistory
of the European Peoples by describing the three
settlements of Europe by anatomically modern
humans – The Paleolithic, Neolithic, and IndoEuropean settlements. A discussion of these early
cultures will be followed by an account of the
progression of these settlements to form the
modern cultural and linguistic groups that comprise
Europe today.
Frank Newton, PhD
After six months of dominating the Aztec empire,
Cortez and his troops were driven violently from
the capital city, Tenochtitlan. How did Cortez
muster fresh resources to lay siege to the capital
and demolish the empire? Did he truly win or lose?
What happened to Cortez, to his fellow
conquistadors and to the Indians who survived? Dr.
Frank Newton will reveal how the aftermath was as
amazing as the conquest itself.
Tuesday Aug 9 10:30-12:00
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Copland’s musical impressions of the Wild West,
its outlaws, the lives of cowboys and cowgirls, and
the landscape of the American frontier will be
featured. Americans have made fabulous
contributions to the world of classical music and
this hour will feature music that we can enjoy with
great pride.
We give credit to Columbus for the discovery of
America and for the introduction of European
civilization to the New World. However, complex
civilizations existed in these continents long before
Columbus’ fateful voyage of exploration. we will
explore the cultures and civilizations of the New
World that existed at the time of European contact.
In Andean South America, we will review the Inca
Empire and venture a projection of what their future
may have been had not Pizarro invaded Peru. In
Mesoamerica, three culture areas will be reviewed:
The Zapotec and Mixtec civilizations in Oaxaca, The
Maya civilizations in Eastern Mesoamerica, and the
Aztec Empire in the Valley of Mexico. Who might
have been the next superpower in Mesoamerica had
not Cortez and his allies conquered the Aztec
Empire? In North America, the Algonquian and
Iroquois nations in the east made the initial
indigenous contact with the Northern European
settlers, while the mound builders in the Mississippi
basin, the hunters of the plains and the farmers of the
Southwest made contact with Castilian and French
explorers. Would any of these North American
groups have developed into complex societies had
not Europeans invaded these cultures?
Mary Kay Gardner, SDMA Docent
This program takes us on a visual journey throughout
America through the eyes of artists painting their
America at certain times and in certain places. We
start in New York City, travel up the coast and then to
the South. We meander through the Midwest,
Northwest and end up in present day Southern
California. The artists we will discuss include George
Bellows, Georgia O’Keeffe, Ben Shahn, Thomas Hart
Benton, Dale Chihuly, and Ed Rusha.
Tom Leech, Author
This fun program
will focus on stories
linked to our natural
enviornment and
early colorful
characters who played key roles in shaping San
Diego. How did Junipero Serra, Kit Carson, Hatfield
the Rainmaker, Ysidora Bandini, and the Cisco Kid fit
in? Discover how and many more intriguing aspects
of local history. Thomas Leech is a native San Diegan
and was the editor for the Outdoors Forum for San
Diego Magazine online. He has written several books
including co-authoring Outdoors San Diego: Hiking,
Biking & Camping with co-author Jack Farman.
Don’t forget to check out our Off Site
Adventures (now located in the Travel
section). These fun and educational
fieldtrips are a perfect opportunity to
explore new places, try new activities
and make new friends.
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Students of history often think of 1492 as the year that
Columbus sailed the Ocean Blue. However, for
observers living in 1492, Columbus’ first voyage did
not even make the evening news. The major event of
that year was the defeat of Muslim Granada by the
Kingdom of Castile and the culmination of the
Reconquista of the Iberian Peninsula by Christian
Polities. This lecture will outline the history of the
Iberian Peninsula from the Kingdom of the Visigoths,
through the Muslim Caliphate, to the Reconquista,
and finally to the ascent of Castile as the dominant
polity, culture, and linguistic group in Iberia. The
Reconquista provided the Castilians with the military
experience to dominate the New World Empires, and
the social experience in their relationships with
Muslims and Jews as “the Other” to set the stage for
the Castilians’ treatment of the indigenous peoples of
the New World. The marital diplomacy in Europe
during this period was also instrumental in
determining the directions that the Iberian and other
European Polities would follow in the decades
following 1492.
Rudy Shappee, U.S. Navy Veteran
Learn of the events leading up to the routing of the
South Vietnamese Army during the final days of the
Vietnam War. As the People's Army of Vietnam
surrounded Saigon, thousands of South Vietnamese
fled for their lives to the safety of the United States
fleet just off-shore. The U.S.S. Midway received more
than 3,000 refugees, many of them one step ahead of
certain death, or long terms in “re-education camps
under the Liberation Armies.” Operation Frequent
Wind is a story of fear, hope, and sanctuary for those
South Vietnamese fortunate enough to escape Saigon
during the final days of the Vietnam War.
On January 5, 1916, Charles Mallory Hatfield and the
San Diego City Council breathed a sign of relief as
raindrops began to fall upon a draught stricken region.
For nearly two years the citrus industry reported
smaller than normal shipments of fruit to the world's
markets and cattle ranchers protested culling out their
herds of cattle because there wasn't sufficient water in
the regions reservoirs to water them all. Hatfield, a
reported moisture accelerator, proved that he could
make it rain and was subsequently hired by a divided
council to fill Morena Reservoir with 15 billion
gallons of water and one full year (1916) to do it. He
filled it just 24 days. Learn of the incredible ordeal
Hatfield and the City waged against one another in an
attempt to cast blame on the other for damages caused
by the devasting flood. See historic images detailing
the daily events of January 1916; newspaper reports
reveal the unsigned contract between Hatfield and the
city; the overwhelming destruction of the region's
infrastructure and the power of the human spirit to rise
above the calamity to rebuild again.
We annually celebrate October 12th as Columbus’
discovery of the New World. However, this event in
1492 was more than the European contact with the
New World. In effect, this event launched a recreation of the New World as well as the
transformation of the Old World as the exchange of
flora, fauna, minerals, culture, and technology
between the continents served to change the world as
we knew it. This is known as The Columbian
Exchange. Can you imagine Italian food without
tomatoes, or the Industrial Revolution without the
potato, or not having corn as a staple throughout the
world? In this lecture we will explore the changes in
the New World brought on by European contact and
the transformative effects of that contact in Europe,
Asia, and Africa.
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T. Greenwood, Author
This lecture will take a look at American art from the
18th and 19th centuries. From early portrait artists
such as John Singleton Copley and Charles Wilson
Peale, to the artists of the Hudson River School, we
will explore a genre of art that is uniquely American.
T. Greenwood has been writing stories since she was
seven years old, and has been publishing novels
since 1999, with her tenth published this spring. In
this lecture, she will discuss her background as a
writer, the way that her life has shaped her writing
and her writing has shaped her life.
Leslie Leech, M.S.
From 1930 to 1935, tens of thousands of jobless,
desperate men traveled to the hot deserts outside of
Las Vegas, Nevada to find work on the biggest project
in the history of civil engineering. The U.S.
Department of the Interior and Bureau of Reclamation
were set on a goal to bring water to the arid lands
along the vast Colorado River Valley. But could it be
done? Six major companies, led by a hard-driving
visionary, dug huge tunnels and blasted thousands of
tons of rock from the walls of the canyon to erect the
biggest dam in history. The massive project was beset
by accidents, deaths, strikes, and the worst working
conditions since the digging of the Panama Canal.
Here is the story of why and how it was done, and
who did it.
This dancing man also sang, acted, choreographed,
directed and left miles of “footprints on the sands
of time.” His style is copied far and wide. Through
lecture and video we will track Fosse's jam packed,
but all too brief path to legendary status in the
annals of musical theater and film history.
Imagine visiting a shrine during the Middle Ages
and seeing hundreds of arms, legs, and hearts made
of beeswax. What was the significance of these
objects, or “ex-votos”, and how were they made?
Why did medieval pilgrims prize metal souvenirs,
or “badges” and “ampullae”, that they brought
back home after visiting saints’ tombs? Artist
Amanda Schaffer will share her research about
these objects associated with healing and explain
casting techniques similar to those used by
medieval craftsmen. Discover why beeswax was
considered a sacred material, and find out what
imagery was depicted on badges and ampullae. See
examples of ex-votos created by Amanda and learn
where the ex-voto tradition is still practiced,
including at the pilgrimage destination of Muxia in
northwestern Spain.
Frank Newton, PhD
When Francisco Pizarro and a few hundred
Spanish soldiers set foot in Peru in the late 1520s,
they initiated a brutal war of conquest against the
Inca that was not successfully completed until
1572. The four decade conflict entailed massacres,
political intrigues, deadly betrayals, civil war,
unbridled greed, enslavement, devastating
epidemics, and much more. Anthropologist and
history buff Dr. Frank Newton will endeavor to
make sense of the incredible mayhem and eventual
ruination of the Inca Empire.
Tuesday Aug 16 10:30-12:00
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Language & Literature
On June 25, 1876 two warring armies came to death
blows in a quiet river valley in Montana. Elements of
George A. Custer's 7th Cavalry Regiment and six tribes
of the Sioux and Cheyenne nations fought for
supremacy and survival. The Battle of the Little Bighorn
has long been considered the iconic clash between the
red man and the white man. What really happened that
fateful day?
Gladis Jiménez González
This class is for students with no background in
Spanish. Learn a lot of vocabulary and many
popular phrases and expressions in the present
tense. The textbook for this class is Easy Spanish
STEP - BY - STEP by Barbara Bregstein. The book
is published by McGraw Hill.
No class 5/30 & 7/4
Tanya Aubin, SDCHM
Tanya will share her experience of living abroad in the
Zhejiang Province in China. She will discuss the cultural
differences between China and America, and investigate
how young adults in China are responding to the
interconnectivity of the world.
This class is for students who have taken a basic
Spanish class before. We will continue with the
present tense using irregular verbs. We will
practice grammar, reading and new vocabulary.
The textbook for this class is Easy Spanish STEP BY - STEP by Barbara Bregstein. The book is
published by McGraw Hill.
Saturday
Class
Peter Bolland, MA
What is religion? Has it runs its course? Are we entering
a post-religious age? Has science replaced, or enhanced,
religion? Why do a growing number of people report
that they are “spiritual, but not religious?” What does
that mean? Join us for an inquiry into these and other
questions as we search for ways to adapt the ancient
forms of religion to the ever-changing realities of the
dawning new age.
Some basic Spanish required. This class is for
those who have experience using the present tense.
The focus is on learning reflexive verbs,
subjunctive, past tense, conversation and
expressions while mixing in grammar and
vocabulary. The textbook for this class is Easy
Spanish STEP - BY - STEP by Barbara Bregstein.
The book is published by McGraw Hill.
Saturday
Class
This talk navigates the course, history, and impact of
San Diego’s most valuable waterway. For thousands of
years, the San Diego River has provided life to the
surrounding community, and it in turn, has shaped the
river.
No class 6/3
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Patricia Montoya, MFA
Esta clase es para aquellos que tengan experiencia
usando el tiempo presente, pasado y futuro. Se practicará
gramática, lectura y composición con nuevas
conjugaciones y vocabulario. Además de desarrollar
habilidades de comunicación individual, también se
incluirá colaboración entre los estudiantes trabajando en
grupos pequeños. También habrán actividades de que
interesen a los estudiantes de manera personal. The
required textbook for this class is Como Se Dice by Ana
Jarvis, 9th Enhanced Edition 9 (teacher's edition.)
Affordable copies can be purchased from
Bookbyte.com.
La literatura infantil en Latinoamerica ha sido foco de
estudios literarios y academicos debido a que a traves de
ésta se han revelado aspectos sociales, culturales y
políticos del America Latina de manera imaginativa y
con particular belleza. Este grupo de lectura se
concentrará en el estudio de prominentes autores de este
genero como María Helena Walsh, Rafael Pombo, Pablo
Neruda, Eduardo Caballero Calderón, Ataualpa
Yupanqui, Violeta Parra, Janet Balletta y Lulu
Dulacre. Por medio de estas lacturas los participantes del
grupo tendran la oportunidad de pulir, practicar, mejorar,
sus habilidades con el idioma español y expanderan su
conocimiento de la historia y cultura de America Latina.
Usaremos textos disponibles gratuitament en linea en
sitios como Goodreads, Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de
Cervantes, el Gran diccionario de autores
latinoamericanos de literatura infantil y juvenile,
Biblioteca Virtual Nacional De Colombia y otras.
Esta clase es para aquellos que ya tienen control del
lenguaje y tienen capacidad básica de hablar en español
sin la ayuda frecuente del diccionario. El objetivo de esta
clase es mejorar el dominio del lenguaje, comprensión y
gramática. Además de la participación entre estudiantes
y el (o la) instructor, el curso enfatizara el método de
colaboración con sesiones ocasionales dedicadas al
trabajo en grupo y actividades practicas de interés para
cada estudiante con vocabulario y tópicos especiales.
The required textbook for this class is Como Se Dice
by Ana Jarvis, 9th Enhanced Edition 9 (teacher's
edition.) Affordable copies can be purchased from
Bookbyte.com.
Danielle Deaton
This class is a great start for picking up practical
words, phrases and general information for nearly all
situations. The textbook for the class will be French
Made Simple by Pamela Rose Haze. Students are
responsible for purchasing the book. Come as a
beginner or to improve your expertise in the language.
Danielle Deaton
Intermediate to advanced French with emphasis on
correct pronunciation. A basic knowledge of French
will be helpful. We will be using the textbook, French
Made Simple by Pamela Rose Haze. Students are
responsible for purchasing the book.
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Danielle Deaton
Paula Matthews-Leos
C'est une classe de français avancé dans laquelle le
professeur insiste que la pronunciation et la grammaire
soient correctes. Une assez bonne commande de la
langue est nécéssaire. We will use the textbook Contes
et Nouvelles by Guy De Maupassant, edition 2 (tome
ll.) Students are responsible for purchasing the book. It
can be purchased on Amazon.com.
This class is open to anyone who has previously
studied Italian language at the advanced beginner's
level. The focus of the class will be conversational.
Students will learn vocabulary and useful grammar
in a fun, lively environment. Expect to be challenged
while navigating your way around Italy in class!
No class 5/30
Roger Jehamy
Roger Jehamy
This class focuses on adding to your knowledge of the
French language through conversation. Activities
include guided and free-flow conversation, listening
to and discussing songs and video clips, and reading
and exchanging opinions on written articles and
classic books. Vocabulary and grammar topics are
addressed in the context of these activities. Occasional
homework assignments are voluntary. The class is for
those with a command of intermediate French.
Bienvenue!
This class is an introduction to Arabic letters and
sounds. Students will find an innovative integration
of spoken and written Arabic. The textbook for the
class is Alif Baa -Third Edition - from Georgetown
University Press. Students are responsible for
purchasing the book, which includes interactive,
self-correcting exercises to enhance learning. You
are invited to attend as a beginner or novice level
of proficiency.
Lola Sparrowhawk & David Feldman
Join author Lola Sparrowhawk and editor David
Feldman and learn how to begin your best-selling
novel, family memoir, travel adventure, short story
collection, poetry, or any creative writing project.
Class includes lectures, handouts, and student
participation. Read what you write, read optional
homework assignments, or just come for fun!
Instrtuctors will also provide marketing and
publishing tips. This is a beginning to intermediate
level class.
Anne Whitlock
This class is for intermediate French readers. Join
this intimate group and increase your vocabulary
and language skills, while reading selections from
French literature. Class fee includes handouts. The
book will be available for an additional $13 for
those interested.
Paula Matthews-Leos
A continuation of the Italian for Travelers class,
this course will continue to focus on vocabulary
and grammar through conversation and readings.
Be prepared to have fun while learning the
beautiful and culturally rich Italian language!
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Caroline McCullagh & Lola Sparrowhawk
Dale Spector
Class will consist of lecture, handouts, reading and
critiquing student work. The writing will be done
outside of class – biography, fiction, poetry... you
choose your genre. The instructors will also provide
instruction on manuscript preparation and marketing
tips and will be happy to personally critique your
work between class sessions.
Join Dale for an afternoon of book talks. She will
share new titles and older titles that you may have
previously missed! A wide range of books will be
shared with different titles. Whether you read
voraciously or only while on vacation, you will leave
with a list of possible books for you to read and share
with others.
Heather Chisholm-Chait
Dale Spector
Our discussions are stimulating and fun. Everyone has
a chance to share, but no one is pressured to do so.
Books for May: Fiction: The Meursault Investigation
by Kamel Daoud. Non-Fiction: One of Us: The Story
of Anders Brevik and the Massacre in Norway by
Asne Seierstad. Meeting dates: 5/27; 6/24; 7/22; and
8/19.
Spring Chic 2016
Fashion Show &
Afternoon Tea
Lisa Benton, Facilitator
Presented in partnership with
Macy’s Mission Valley supporting
San Diego OASIS
Intergenerational Tutoring
Program, helping elementary
school students improve literacy
skills, self-esteem and school
attendance.
Do you enjoy reading a really good mystery? Do you
like to match wits with the detective and figure out
who committed the crime before the ending is
revealed? Join us for a bi-monthly discussion of this
intriguing literary genre. We’ll discuss the various
types of mystery books available to readers; and we’ll
pick a different author each meeting to read and
evaluate. Let your inner “sleuth” come out and join us
as we engage in lively and stimulating debates about
what constitutes a tantalizing tale. Meeting dates:
5/13; 5/27; 6/10; 6/24; 7/8; 7/22; 8/5; and 8/19.
Saturday, May 7, 2016 at 2 p.m.
Mission Valley Macy's Store
Third Floor
Register for class #10:
Spring Chic Fashion Show
Fee: $20 until May 3rd
$30 after May 3rd
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Personal Development
and Enrichment
This is a series for women only. Each session involves
participation and sharing of personal experiences,
concerns, questions, and information. Themes, such as
connecting, relationships, and change are discussed.
OASIS Staff and Volunteers
Volunteers are the key to our success! Please join
us and learn about the many volunteer
opportunities available including: center volunteers;
travel planners and escorts; class ambassadors;
instructors; tutors; special events and more.
Rolandas Kausas
A death changes those left behind. The grief that
follows such a loss is natural and normal, but many of
us find our own reactions are unexpected. VITAS
Innovative Hospice Care® of San Diego invites you
to attend our 1-hour monthly drop-in group. This
group is open to anyone in the community who would
like to attend at NO COST. Come to learn about the
symptoms of grief, what you can expect to experience,
how to respond to the occasional hurtful statements
made by well-meaning people in your life, and much
more. FREE parking is available. Group meets on the
first and third Wednesday of each month. Dates: 5/4;
5/18; 6/1; 6/15; 7/6; 7/20; 8/3; and 8/17.
These four sessions are designed as an interactive and
reflective process, related to peace of mind as one
navigates the journey of living and dying. Topics
included are identification of values, life review,
creating and leaving a legacy, life repair work and a
new California law entitled End of Life Option Act.
Practices such as relaxation, mindfulness, journaling,
gratitude, meditation and small group interaction will
be interwoven in each session. All participants must
attend the first session.
Virginia B. Berger
Has retirement, or the thought of retirement, left you
feeling worried about the future, isolated, invisible, or
overwhelmed? Are you interested in some new ideas
for staying engaged and purposeful in retirement?
This discussion/support group will focus on replacing
the five work benefits – income, purpose, time
management, social ties, and status that have become
retirement needs. Virginia Berger, a retired educator
and certified retirement coach, will lead small and
large group explorations and discussions on these
topics. Be ready to share your experiences, learn from
others, and make new friends for a more inspired
retirement!
Sheldon M. Goldie, Facilitator
Join this men's group where contemporary and
thought-provoking issues are discussed. For men
only. Meeting Dates: 5/11; 5/25; 6/8; 6/22; 7/13;
7/27; 8/10 and 8/17.
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Barbara Schulte, ACBL Certified Teacher
Frances Lowe
This new four-week course is perfect for those who
have never played bridge, or tried to play and found
the game confusing. We will cover the basics of play
and defense in a fun and friendly environment.
Partnerships will be arranged and no partner is
needed. Get ready to have fun!
Enjoy the challenging and creative game of Mah
Jongg. It takes both skill and luck to win. Learn the
finer points of the game, including strategy and the
ability to see new options. If you do not have a Mah
Jongg chart, one can be purchased for a fee of $9 –
cash only – at the first class.
Richard Lederer
As the father of Howard “The Professor” Lederer and
Annie Duke, “The Princess of Poker,” Richard
Lederer is the most successful breeder of world-class
poker players in history. Dr. Lederer will talk about
the great American game of Texas Hold’em and
instruct you in its fundamentals. Beginning and
intermediate players are welcome.
Barbara Schulte, ACBL Certified Teacher
This club provides an opportunity to play bridge with
fellow OASIS members under the supervision of
certified bridge instructor Barbara Schulte. Barbara
will provide guidance to help you improve your play
and defense strategy. Players may request the
instructor to address a specific play or strategy. This is
a great opportunity for established partners to ensure
they are on the same wave length. Don't have a
partner? No problem, you will make new friends as
this is a friendly and supportive group. Partnerships
will be arranged by skill level. Please note, this club is
not suitable for those who have not yet mastered the
basic fundamentals of bridge.
Colette Michelle, Licensed Aesthetician
Join our resident beauty guru of almost twenty years,
Colette Michelle, as she shares her very best tips and
tricks for achieving that fresh and natural, yet polished
look we all long for. From chosing the right shade of
foundation, to knowing which colors best flatter your
complexion, Colette will help make the process fun
and easy.
Colette Michelle, Licensed Aesthetician
Beauty expert Colette Michelle will provide you with
her favorite tips and tricks to best care for your skin
and save money. She will decode products labels, give
you a list of the best anti-aging ingredients, and tell
you how and when to use them. Cleansers,
moisturizers and sun protection will also be discussed.
Frances Lowe
Enjoy the challenging and creative game of Mah
Jongg. It takes both skill and luck to win. Learn the
finer points of the game, including strategy and the
ability to see new options. Mah Jongg is fun for
everyone! A material fee of $9 – cash only – is due to
the instructor at the first class.
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Colette Michelle, AICI, CIP
The #1 way to be sure that you always look your
best is to know which colors work for you and
those which don't do you any justice. Your color
harmony is determined by your hair color, eye
color and your skin tone. Are you a cool or a
warm? Knowing for sure will help you save time,
money and frustration. You will be armed with
knowledge that will enable you to put together
great outfits in minutes and shop without worry or
buyer's remorse. Bring your color palette (if you
have one) and two scarfs, one in cool tones and one
warm tones.
“A cluttered closet clutters the mind,” says our
image expert Colette Michelle. On the flip, having
a neat and efficient closet makes you feel
organized and put together. Plus it makes getting
ready and looking fabulous a breeze! Learn which
hangers work best, how to put your clothes
together by color, how to hang your pants, and
weed out items that no longer serve you. Colette
will show you how to best utilize the space and
store your jewelry, lingerie and accessories.
Looking great has never been so easy!
Donna Dotson, AICI
If you’re like most of us, you can identify your
“problem zones” in thirty seconds or less. You
know your challenges, but what about your favorite
parts? You wear clothes and accessories anyway so
why not make the best choices for you? By looking
through Donna’s eyes, this session will help you
see yourself and your options for looking great in a
whole new light. Find out your figure shape and
how to best camouflage and show it off!
Think that you have to spend a fortune to have a
fabulous wardrobe?... think again. Discount, thrift
and consignment stores are great options for
finding treasures for less. All you need is good
taste and a litte patience. Fashion expert Colette
will share with you her best tips and tricks for
finding and pairing items that look expensive
without breaking the bank. She will tell you which
items are worth the splurge and which you are
better off going with the bargain.
Donna Dotson, AICI
Are in a wardrobe rut? Do you have lots of clothes
but have the same look day after day? Not sure
what should stay and what should go? It’s time to
clear those “closet cobwebs” out your mind and
realize you have more to wear than you think. This
session will outline the universal problems of a
messy closet, provide solutions, tools and
techniques for taming the closet and look at your
clothing choices with a fresh new look. Let Donna
guide you to put your detective hat on and
investigate your wardrobe to see what’s really
going on in there!
Alexis Burris, Interior Designer
Are you considering a kitchen remodel? This
workshop is designed to assist you in making good
decisions when you are ready to make design changes.
These can be very expensive decisions and you want to
make sure you are making the best choices. Luckily
there is a simple one-page guide you can follow to get
the most for your money and be complete and
organized in your decisions. Being organized will save
you a lot of money and help prevent many additional
costs from your contractors and builders. You can
create the kitchen of your dreams!
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Meredith A. French, Master Gardner
Sheila Kimmel, LCPC
Master Gardner Meredith French will be speaking on
the fascinating life cycles of insects in your garden, as
well as their importance to your garden’s health and
vigor. She’ll cover the birth, teen days, love and war
and inevitable death of creatures you have never
noticed or have chosen to ignore. Come enjoy her
wonderful photography and be amazed and entertained
all at the same time! Meredith French is an awardwinning professional photographer based in San Diego
County.
Dreams are powerful tools for understanding
feelings and emotions you are experiencing. They
strip away our defenses and tell us the truth about
how we really feel about things happening in our
lives. The symbols, metaphors and feelings in your
dreams tell your story and describe what is really
going on with you. Repetitive dreams are our
bodies’ messengers about unresolved issues that
continue to concern us. Bring your dreams so you
can learn to understand and interpret their
meanings.
Sometimes it is difficult to find the right words to
say to a friend when a loss has occurred. This
session will examine some concepts related to the
grieving process and suggestions to provide care and
comfort to bereaved persons. Words and actions that
demonstrate concern, sincerity and a desire to help
and exploring ways to enhance one’s listening skills
will be the focus of this interactive class.
Russell Rowe
The Myers-Briggs system is the most widely used
psychological typology system in the U.S. today.
The Myers-Briggs system is based on the
theoretical work of Carl Gustav Jung, but was
developed by a mother and daughter team to be
useful in people's lives. If you want to better
understand the different ways people prefer to get
energized, take in information, make decisions, and
structure their lifestyle then don't miss this
interactive lecture!
Erhard Vogel, PhD
Learn the fundamental life skills they never taught
you in school: Functioning free from stress;
making your actions successful and fulfilling;
conducting healthy relationships; and being selfmotivated and true to yourself. You will discover
that all of the above skills are inherent to your true
self. You will come to know and live a selfempowered life by learning to train your body,
mind, feelings, emotions, senses, intuition and
intellect to work harmoniously and powerfully for
you. Erhard Vogel, PhD, author, speaker, teacher
and founder of the Vogel Institute and Nataraja
Ashram is one of the world’s foremost teachers of
meditation and empowered living.
Sheila Kimmel, LCPC
You are the most important person you know, so
start feeling proud of being you and “beat your
own drum.” Self-acceptance and self-esteem are
both choices we all have the right to make. During
this class, you will learn to: speak up in your own
behalf; change negative self-talk to affirmations or
positive self-talk; and fill your own “goodie bag”
with the warm, comfortable, fulfilling messages
you need. We will do a creative visualization to
boost self-esteem and empowerment.
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Peggy D. Snyder, PhD
Erhard Vogel, PhD
This workshop teaches a simple, easy to learn, ten
minute exercise designed to manage the stress of
everyday life. Despite its ease of execution, the
Ten Minute Cognitive Workout (based on the
award-winning book of the same name) is
surprisingly powerful. You'll learn an efficient way
to replace negative, irrational, dysfunctional
thoughts with positive, rational, functional ones.
The new thoughts become internalized and produce
positive changes in emotions and behavior. As
Dale Carnegie said, “Our thoughts make us what
we are.”
Do you relate to yourself with love and kindness,
unconditional acceptance, or are you impatient,
dismissive or in disregard of yourself? The
relationship we have with ourselves impacts how we
relate to all other relationships in our lives. It is
therefore imperative that we have an honest, healthy
and respectful affection first with ourselves. We can
have a fully satisfying and healthy relationship with
ourselves and others.
Russell Rowe
Deep down inside everyone wants to love and be
loved. Yet just under 50% of all marriages in the
U.S. end in “union disruption” (divorce or
permanent separation, National Healthy Marriage
Resource Center, 2010) and some people stay
“loners” their whole lives. Is there a good
explanation for this? Yes, it’s called attachment
theory and, among other things, it explains why
some people feel all alone in their intimate
relationships, why some start to lose interest and
feel trapped, and why others worry and obsess
about their intimate relationships. In this lecture,
you’ll have a chance to determine your attachment
style and understand how profoundly it affects your
life, as well as the lives of others.
Julia Holladay, Certified Retirment Coach
We are what we repeatedly do. What will you
repeatedly do to enhance your life and lifestyle?
Come learn the ABCs of taking care of yourself
from the inside out. Awareness and selfdetermination help to form good-for-you habits
resulting in adding years to your life and life to
your years. In this engaging and interactive
workshop, we go from A-Z to discovery 26 key
elements that offer a roadmap to improve your
energy and approach to living the good life. At the
end of 90 minutes, you will have designed your
own unique Rx for increasing the intentional
activities and attitudes related to longevity, balance
and well-being.
Laura Diaz, Life Coach
Many times in life we are not aware that our
behavior is self-sabotaging our efforts or desires. In
this workshop we will explore self-sabotaging
behavior and how we can overcome these
tendencies. You will learn how to create new habits
and behaviors that will empower you. Laura Diaz
is a certified Dreambuilder™ Coach.
Laura Diaz, Life Coach
Do you want to discover your true purpose? Would
you like to eliminate fear, doubt, and worry and
move towards your goals with confidence? During
this dynamic workshop, you will unlock the code for
prosperous living so that you can harness your life’s
purpose and the prosperity you deserve! Discover
how to tune into your purpose and take a 5-point test
to determine whether your dream is right for you.
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Lynda Layne, Performance & Vocal Coach
This class is all about discovering the joy of singing
with others as well as experimenting as a soloist. We'll
work on our skills and techniques which include
Breathing, Placement of Sound, Resonance, Diction
and Expression. No music reading necessary.
Prerequisite: Let's Sing I: An Introduction.
Sheila Kimmel, LCPC
As we age, we often feel frustrated, anxious, and
depressed about the changes in our lives and in our
health. We may be forced to handle loss of work,
loved ones and changes in physical ability. This can
lead to feelings of powerlessness and sadness.
Discover how to better manage the aging process,
loss, and change. We will discuss the four stages of
loss and how to regain the joy of life. We will learn
the therapeutic value of remembering how we made it
this far and feeling thankful for what we have.
Jo Darlene Reardon
This is a great workshop to learn more about acting
and the theatre with the opportunity to perform. This
is a positive and rewarding learning adventure for new
and returning students. A showcase is planned for the
last class session. There is a materials fee of $4 - cash
only - due to the instructor on the first day of class.
Virginia B. Berger
Have you noticed that some people blossom with
vitality as they age? Others become withdrawn and
slow down. What’s the difference between the two?
This workshop will explore how the state of our
consciousness affects the aging process. It can help us
both appreciate the opportunities of aging and deal
with the inevitable stresses with more ease and
control. Virginia Berger, a retired educator, retirement
coach, and Conscious Aging facilitator, will introduce
some of the tools and practices of consciousness that
can guide and transform us as we age. This
introduction to the Conscious Aging Workshop,
developed and tested by the Institute of Noetic
Sciences (IONS), will motivate you to enroll in the
program offered at OASIS in the fall.
No class 7/4
OASIS Acting Workshop
Join us for the Acting Workshop's Showcase. You
will experience an afternoon of monologues and
scenes from stage, screen and TV. A culmination of
hard work and dedication by students experienced and
new to the joys of acting. We welcome you to
celebrate their achievements.
Theatre & Music
Bring your guitar, mandolin, ukulele, etc. and you’ll
learn great American, Celtic and World folk songs.
No instrument, no problem, Chris will share his
shakers and drums, and you can contribute to the
musical experience with your voice. The song list will
include titles such as “Wabash Cannon Ball,” “Banana
Boat Song,” “The Sloop John B,” and many more.
Musical arrangements will require only a basic ability
to play in a few common keys.
Lynda Layne, Performance & Vocal Coach
Are you a beginner? Great! Haven't sung in years? No
problem. Afraid to sing when others are around? This
class is for you! Easy, fun skills to help you find your
own unique and beautiful voice. This class is the
Prerequisite for Let's Sing II.
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Dean Ratzman
Calling all grandparents, parents, and kids: Let’s rock
out with music that includes lizards, frogs, blue-tail
flies, freight trains, zephyrs, and more! The guitar and
banjo will energize a celebration of American folk
music and the songs that every generation should
know. From the ship Titanic to the Sloop John B.,
let’s ride the wave of musical creativity together!
Touching on the styles of Sinatra, Nat King Cole,
Cole Porter, Ray Charles, Glenn Miller, Duke
Ellington and Neil Diamond, musician Dean Ratzman
and his piano, trumpet and trombone performs the hits
of great American artists.
Kids
welcome
Mike Chamberlin, The Singing TV Guy
During this hour, Chris will perform for you the music
of San Diego’s history. It will be a cross between a
lecture and pub-style sing-along. Learn about San
Diego’s history as you enjoy San Diego’s soundtrack.
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Pearl
Harbor attack and the 70th anniversary of the end of
WWII. Some of the greatest love songs of all time
came out of the early 1940s and “call to arms.” Mike
Chamberlin will perform songs that have stood the
test of time. Songs from Irving Berlin and George
Gershwin. Don’t miss this musical tribute to the brave
men and women who served, fought or died in WWII.
Many-Strings, Musicians Chris and Jaime Burns
This class begins with an interactive experience using
Remo drum circles and shakers. The set-list will
include Native American, Renaissance, classical,
country and jazz. After that celebration of musical
diversity we'll enjoy classic folk tunes, including
“Cindy,” “Old Joe Clark,” “Hush Little Baby,” and
“My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean,” and much more.
A Many-Strings concert featuring Jamie on hammered
dulcimer and Chris on guitar. Musical selections will
feature the beauty of our oceans, lakes, rivers, and our
experiences of them. There will even be a gorgeous
musical painting of orcas traveling on a moonlit
evening.
Elizabeth & Betsy Podsiadlo
Join our favorite opera singing Chef Elizabeth and
her daughter Betsy Podsiadlo for a very special
concert filled with your favoirte operatic arias,
show tunes and original folk pieces from their
latest album, featuring Betsy on violin as well as
vocals. Light refreshments will be served after the
show.
Percussion with Native American, South American
and African samples, the music of the Renaissance,
country, jazz, and more. Chris will bring a variety of
Remo lightweight percussion instruments and shakers
for your use and enjoyment during the event. If you
happen to own a drum or shaker, you are welcome to
bring it. We will celebrate the beautiful diversity of
music!
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Peter Bolland
Ralph De Lauro
Cherien Dabis' (writer, producer, director, star)
breezy and exotic look at a woman caught in the
crossroads between tradition and choice. A
celebrated Jordanian author and bride-to-be returns
to Amman for her wedding. But immediately upon
returning, her carefully structured world appears to
unravel. Running time: 99 minutes.
Award-winning folk singer and songwriter Peter
Bolland brings his guitar to OASIS for a rare
concert appearance. As a solo artist, an in-demand
session musician as well as the leader of the San
Diego Music Award-winning Americana band The
Coyote Problem, Bolland is an integral part of the
renowned San Diego acoustic music scene. In this
special appearance you’ll get a chance to get
behind the songs, learn about the songwriting
process and enjoy a unique musical performance.
You can hear some of Bolland’s music on his
website, www.peterbolland.com.
Ralph De Lauro
Posh and cheeky slice of imagined history
speculates on the raucous and romantic adventures
of the future queen (Sarah Gadon) and her sister
Margaret (Bel Powley) as they escape their ivory
tower for a wild night of Victory Celebration. With
Emily Watson and Rupert Everett. Running time:
97 minutes.
Ralph De Lauro
Audrey Tautou lends her magical charm to this
perky, frothy confection. Tautou is a workaholic
manager whose idyllic life crumbles when she
finds herself suddenly widowed. Her zest for life is
rekindled by an unlikely source --- her awkward
office subordinate played by Francois Damiens.
Running time: 105 minutes. In French with English
subtitles.
Ralph De Lauro
This playful and peppery black comedy features a
boisterous Maggie Smith as a dotty woman of
uncertain origins who wreaks havoc on the life of a
tweedy playwright when she “temporarily” parks
her dilapidated van in his driveway for 15 years!
Running time: 104 minutes.
MAY 3, 2016
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Escondido/North County Classes
Art
Papermaking
Abstract Workshop II
Linda Luisi, BFA
Have fun with shapes, lines, patterns, textures
while learning about color usage, focal points,
balance and composition. This workshop blends
concrete guidelines with creativity and passion.
Specific projects will be worked on in class. You
may also bring your own projects to work on (with
individual attention from Linda) to improve color,
composition, and the professional appearance of
your work. Different material will be covered in
each workshop. Register for either one or both.
Workshop I is not a prerequisite for II. For
beginners and all levels of experience.
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Robin Douglas
Papermaking techniques date back to the ancient
Egyptians and Chinese. This workshop will work
with natural fibers, recycled paper and unique pulp
to create sheets of paper for use in a variety of
ways. No experience necessary.
Paint & Cheer
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601
Alexsandra Babic, MFA
Painting and celebrating art with a focus on
landscapes. This class will highlight composition
and color theory, through painting and individual
expression. A fun painting class with all materials
included!
Abstract Workshop I
En Plein Air: California
Impressionism at OMA
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Robin Douglas
Enjoy drawing and painting adventures in the style
of the California Impressionists. Hands-on
processes in many different media will culminate
in finished drawings and paintings. Learn about the
history, the inspirations and processes of this
bright, airy aesthetic combined with subtle
mysticism. All levels of experience are welcome.
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Linda Luisi, BFA
Come play, relax and have fun with shapes, lines,
patterns, textures while learning about color usage,
focal points, balance and composition. This
workshop blends concrete guidelines with
creativity and passion. Specific projects will be
worked on in class. You may also bring your own
projects to work on and receive individual attention
from Linda, to improve color, composition, and the
professional appearance of your work. Different
material will be covered in each workshop.
Register for either one or both. Workshop I is not a
prerequisite for II. For beginners and all levels of
experience.
Watercolors
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Robin Douglas
A variety of watercolor techniques including wet
into wet, graded washes, the English layering
method and dry brush will be explored in this class.
Sharpen your skills or learn something new in this
friendly environment. Deliberate, dramatic, fluid
and expressive paintings will be created. All
materials included, but you may wish to bring your
own brushes and watercolors. All levels are
welcome.
Love art? Please be sure
to check out our Offsite
Adventures and Day Trips.
We have many docent-led
museum tours coming up.
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Fiber Art
Business, Financial
& Legal
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Robin Douglas
Learn on and off loom techniques and processes
for creating unique, functional and artistic fiber
objects. Natural dyes and homemade looms will be
integrated to take fibers beyond a craft studio. All
supplies included.
Introduction to Zentangle Art Method
Everything You Want to Know
about Wills, But are Afraid to Ask
Karin Schumacher, Attorney at Law
Even in this enlightened age, 75% of Americans
have no estate planning documents in place. This
includes a will or trust, Power of Attorney and an
Advance Health Care Directive. Each of these
documents and their importance will be discussed
in this class.
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Zentangle looks complicated and intricate, but it’s
easy enough for kids to do. Let Certified Zentangle
Teacher, Janet Masey show you the possibilities of
a new and exciting way to create beautiful images
by drawing structured patterns. Feel the relaxation,
focus, and calm feeling that comes to you while
you draw. You will complete two tiles and learn
eight patterns. Open your mind, learn something
new, and begin your Zentangle journey. Anything
is possible, one stroke at a time. All supplies will
be provided. No experience needed.
Zentangle Animals
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Piers Project Workshop:
Cyber Security
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Christine Karapetian
Older adults can be particularly vulnerable to
online fraud and scams. The Piers Cyber Security
workshop (presented by the Front Porch Center for
Innovation and Wellbeing) will discuss personal
Internet security and safety, along with tips to
avoid common online schemes. Other topics
include email fraud, social media, and viruses, and
provide a free toolkit to better inform you on how
to spot online risks and take action.
608
This project takes you into a larger world on a 10 x
10 tile. We will create an animal themed tile with
new patterns to tangle. This makes a perfect gift for
framing. No pre-requisite or art experience
necessary.
Assessing Your Assets:
Reverse Mortgages Explained
616.1
Zentangle Garden
With the high cost of living in San Diego County,
many of us could use some extra income. A
Reverse Mortgage might be right for you. Find out
how you can receive tax-free income from your
home with no monthly loan payments. Other
options include opting to receive your choice of a
lump sum payment, monthly payments for life, or a
line of credit. This informative presentation will
provide straight answers to all of your questions.
609
Step into the garden with me while we create a
beautiful garden themed piece with Zentangle
patterns.
No pre-requisite or art experience necessary.
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Landlord-Tenant Law
619
David Schwartz, Attorney
This class will be about landlord/tenant law. We will
discuss common issues faced by landlords and
common issues faced by tenants. The landlord side
will discuss rental agreements and breaches thereof,
and unlawful detainer (eviction) actions. The tenant
side will discuss habitability issues and remedies,
lease terms, subletting, and security deposits.
What Happens When I Die?
620
Who gets my stuff? What is probate and do I really
need to avoid it? What are the perils and pitfalls of
joint tenancy? Why do I need a will, a trust? What are
inheritance, gift, death, and estate taxes? Do I have to
pay? These and many other questions will be
answered in this candid presentation on estate
planning.
Assessing Your Assets:
Reverse Mortgages Explained
616.2
Tips for Advocating for Medical
Treatment
Transfer on Death Real Estate Deeds
621
Kimberly R. McGhee, Esq.
At this seminar, you will learn some tips and tricks
to help your loved one if a medical crisis strikes.
You will also learn about maximizing Medicare
benefits in a skilled nursing facility.
617
How does the new law on “payable upon death” real
estate deeds affect me? Join Attorney Karin
Schumacher for a thoughtful discussion.
Joint Tenancy & Community Property
with Right of Survivorship
622
Estate Planning for Long Term Care
Tenancy in Common and Joint Tenancy with Right of
Survivorship have been the ways of taking title of
your home for hundreds of years. Community
Property and Community Property with Right of
Survivorship are currently the ways to take title. This
overview will explain the differences and similarities
of these ways to vest title.
618
Kimberly R. McGhee, Esq.
This presentation will provide an overview of the
appropriate documents for your estate plan to afford
quality long term care. This is a great overview of
these documents as well as Medi-Cal and VA
Benefits.
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Computers & Technology
Pinterest For Beginners
Brain Fit Now! Boot Camp
Judi Bonilla
Are you ready to boost your brain health and lower
your risk for Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia? Join
this evidence-based workshop to kickstart a brain
healthy lifestyle. Learn about Brain Fit Now! A
method that includes brain training, memory
strategies, nutrition advice, physical activity, social
connection tips, and stress management. This session
also includes how to create a plan to improve your
brain health.
627
Judi Bonilla
Pinterest is a social network and a lot more. This
lecture will provide an overview of what Pinterest
is and how to setup an account and use Pinterest.
Learn how to create visual Pinterest boards and get
tips on browsing and pinning images from others.
In addition to recipes and projects, you can use
Pinterest for genealogy, featuring your artwork,
planning a trip and more.
Introduction to Cloud Computing
Migrating to Windows 10
This course will cover what the cloud is and is not.
We will look at some current cloud services for file
storage and backup and review a popular productivity
app. Prior to taking this class you should know how to
use the mouse, keyboard and Windows, and have
basic computer skills. Don't be afraid to ask questions
along the way. Remember to have fun!
With the recent release of Microsoft’s Windows 10
operating system, owners of a “qualified”
Windows 7 or 8.1 license, are now able to
download and upgrade to Windows 10 for free
within one year. Windows 7 is currently scheduled
to go out of support -- no more updates -- by 2018.
Why should you or shouldn’t you upgrade and
what are your options? How to check your
computer’s compatibility? How to obtain and
download this free upgrade? All these questions
and more will be answered in this two-hour “how
to” demonstration.
iPad/iPhone Series
The instructor of these classes, Miles Smith, owns
and operates MacinTek, a North County Macintosh
oriented solutions, service and support provider.
Participants must have their own Apple iPad device
and bring it to the class.
628.2
iPhones: An Introduction
631
This is an introduction to the devices that changed
the world and the software that makes them so
“insanely great”. The class will be part lecture, part
demonstration with plenty of time for some
practice (provided that you have brought your own
device) as well as a questions and answers section.
This course is for those who currently own an
iPhone or may be contemplating purchasing one in
the future. The instructor, Miles Smith, owns and
operates MacinTek, a North County Macintosh
oriented Solutions, Service and Support company.
Don Piller
630
Jill R. Scott
628.1
Don Piller
629
628.3
Don Piller
A flash-drive (also called a
thumb-drive) is helpful for
obtaining or exchanging
data files during class.
Don’t forget to bring a flash-drive to class.
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Crafts & Pastimes
iPad 1: The Basics
632
Basic setup, navigation, care and feeding, syncing
and updating your iPad will be covered. Lecture
with demonstrations and time for hands-on practice
will be covered.
Crochet & Knitting Workshop
641.1
Flora Young
Learn basic crochet and knitting stitches and how to
read a pattern for future projects. You will make a
project such as a scarf, afghan squares or purse, either
for yourself or to donate to a worthy cause. Got a
project you need help with? Bring it to class. Have fun
and be productive!
iPad 2: Managing Your iPad
633
Managing your iPad explores the various facets of the
Settings app - which equates to the Control Panels or
Systems Preferences on PCs or Macs – where you
customize your iPad settings to suit your preferences.
This course also gives the student a better
understanding of how and why the iPad does the
things it does and how to customize settings. iPad 2 or
later is strongly recommended. iOS 8 or iOS 9
(available in September) will be the version covered.
iPad 3: Communicating Using Your
634
iPad
This class covers keeping in touch with family and
friends using email, facetime, messages and Skype.
Lecture with demonstrations and time for hands-on
practice will be covered.
641.2
641.3
Creative Summer Cards
642
Natalie Travis
Summer is on its way and with it come cards for weddings,
graduations, beach parties and other events. Artist Natalie
Travis will teach you how to make three different cards for
these occasions. Students will use rubber stamps, inks,
embellishments and various crafting tools to develop their
artwork. The cards are fun to make and even more fun to
share! There is a $6 material fee – cash only – paid to the
instructor at the class.
iPad 4: Working with Photos
635
The creative aspects of your iPad, such as working
with iPhoto, Pages, Keynote and other iPad apps
will be discussed. Lecture with demonstrations and
time for hands-on practice will be covered.
All Occasion Cards
643
Natalie Travis
Create beautiful handcrafted cards to brighten the day
for someone special. Artist Natalie Travis will teach you
how to make three different cards using various art
techniques and folds. Students will use rubber stamps,
inks, embellishments and various crafting tools to
develop their artwork. The cards are fun to make and
even more fun to share! There is a $6 material fee – cash
only – paid to the instructor at the class.
iPad 5: Connecting
636
This class will cover connecting with printers, PCs,
Macs and TVs. Subjects will include printing from
your iPad, with and without AirPrint printers,
sharing files between devices and much more.
Lecture with demonstrations and time for hands-on
practice will be covered.
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Exercise & Dance
Students are required to take Basic Level classes –
designated with (B) -- before taking Intermediate (I)
or Advanced (A) Level classes.
Bracelet: Out of this World (B)
'Ab'solutely Yoga
Linda Kay Brock
'Ab'solutely Yoga will create strong, toned, flexible and
balanced abdominal muscles to flatten and firm the sides
of the body. With practice you will acquire flexible core
strength to ease back pain, stand straighter, and improve
balance and functionality. Pease bring bottled water, a
yoga mat, yoga strap, and a large towel to class.
644
Kim Yang
A fun multi-colored bracelet of crystal beads will
teach the beginning student easy 2-strand weaving
techniques. A gallery finish will be taught.
Jewelry making kits will be provided for a cost of
$15 – cash only – paid to the instructor.
Night Magic Pendant Necklace (B)
652.1
No class 5/30
'Ab'solutely Yoga
652.2
At the Heart of Yoga
653.1
645
Kim Yang
Stunning beads hold a pendant center piece in a
sophisticated necklace that will enhance any outfit.
You will create this beaded strand and learn a
gallery finish.
Weavers Dream (I)
Linda Kay Brock
Experience a variety of classical Hatha Yoga postures
and yoga breathing techniques with other inspiring
disciplines based upon yoga practices. Yoga inspires
well-being and positive mindfulness. Find your own
hidden yoga potential at the heart of yoga.
646
Kim Yang
Saturday
Class
This beautiful necklace uses colorful woven crystal
balls which you will create. Medallions, beads, and
other findings are linked to make a stunning
infinity chain necklace.
Brave and Bold Earrings (I)
647
Kim Yang
Let’s get creative! We’ll use hammer and anvil,
and wire wrapping to creative a variety of unique
earrings for your special occasions.
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653.2
653.3
Chair Fitness
654.1
Start-Up Yoga
656.2
Start-Up Yoga
656.3
Start-Up Yoga
656.4
Get Fit and Stay Strong
657.1
Traci Thys
Chair exercises can increase your strength, vitality and
balance. They improve movement, stretching and help
increase heart rate. This class is perfect for anyone
who has trouble standing for long periods of time.
Chair Fitness
654.2
Chair Fitness
654.3
Chair Yoga
Traci Thys
Join Certified Exercise Instructor Traci Thys for
this fitness class using bands, weights and the
stability ball to increase bone density, core
strength, endurance and balance. Students should
bring a yoga mat to class.
655.1
Linda Kay Brock
By the seat of your pants, you will be doing yoga!
Join us for fun, sretching those muscles to relax the
body and quiet the mind. We will even learn some
hand mudras (hand exercises). Chair yoga is a gentle
way to be supported while exercising the entire body!
Chair Yoga
655.2
Chair Yoga
655.3
Start-Up Yoga
657.2
657.3
Line Dancing
Carol Stroecker
Do you want to dance? Don't know how? Join Carol
Stroecker for fun and learning. What you don't need
is a partner or any dance experience. What you do
need is a willingness to have fun. Two left feet? No
problem. Line Dance isn't just country anymore -we dance to ALL styles of music. No matter what
style of music, we are going to have FUN!
656.1
Linda Kay Brock
Introducing basic yoga poses that gently stretch the
muscles, relax the body and quiet the mind. This
class is perfect for your first yoga experience. Bring
yoga mat, yoga strap, large towel and bottled water.
Line Dancing: Beginners
658.1
This class is for those people who haven't line
danced in a long time -- or at all.
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Line Dancing: Beginners
658.2
Line Dancing: Beginners Afternoon
Line Dancing: Intermediate
663.1
Do you want to dance but would like a little more
challenge? Keep your skills tuned up and acquire
some new ones. We learn, exercise and, most
importantly, we have fun, fun, fun! Note: This is
not a beginning class. Prior experience is needed.
Learn the newest dances and review some old ones.
659
In DEBB Rm: 6/2
Line Dancing: Beginners Thursday
660
Line Dancing: Intermediate
663.2
In DEBB Rm: 7/7 & 8/4
In DEBB Rm: 7/7 & 8/4
Line Dancing: Fair Practice - Beginners 664
Fair practice for Beginner level dancers.
Line Dancing: Improver Class
661.1
Do you want to dance but feel a little “rusty”?
Brush up your skills and acquire some new ones.
We learn, exercise and, most importantly, we have
fun, fun, fun! Note: This is not a beginning class.
Some prior experience is needed.
Line Dancing: Improver Class
Line Dancing: Fair Practice 665
Improver & Intermediate
Fair practice for Inprover and Intermediate level
dancers.
In DEBB Rm: 6/2
661.2
Line Dancing: Fair Practice
666
Fair practice for everyone who will perform at the
County Fair.
Improvers/Intermediate from 8:30-9:30 am.
Beginners from 9:30-10:30 am.
Line Dancing: Improver Evening Class 662.1
Do you want to dance but feel a little “rusty”?
Brush up your skills and acquire some new ones.
We learn, exercise and, most importantly, we have
fun, fun, fun! Note: This is not a beginning class.
Some prior experience is needed. Relax and dance
away the stress of the day.
No class 5/21 & 6/4
Evening
class
Line Dancing: Improver Evening Class
662.2
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Modern Square Dance
667.1
Tai Chi Chuan: Beginners
669.2
Michael Haworth
Want to dance? Get fit? Basic modern square
dance is performed to a variety of music. It is a
great form of entertainment, exercise, and life
enhancement. No prior dance skills are needed. If
you can walk and know your right from your left,
you can square dance. Everyone is welcome.
Modern Square Dance
Evening
class
Tai Chi Chuan: Intermediate
670.1
If you have learned the basic postures and want to
advance further, this class is for you.
667.2
Tai Chi Chuan: Intermediate
670.2
Zumba for 'Boomers'
671.1
Michael Haworth
Modern Square Dance
Lynn Morgan, Licensed Instructor
667.3
This is a small, friendly evening class for those of
us of a certain age who want our exercise fun!
Easy-to-follow steps. This is exercise for your
heart and music for your soul! Beginners welcome.
Michael Haworth
Tai Chi Chuan
Pat Griffith, Sifu
Evening
class
The practice of Tai Chi increases your balance,
strength and agility while lowering your blood
pressure and heart rate. It's also a great exercise for
arthritis and bursitis! Pat states, “Hopefully, this will
help you attain better overall health and contentment
in your life.”
Tai Chi Chuan: Early Risers
What a great way to start the day!
668.1
Tai Chi Chuan: Early Risers
668.2
Zumba for 'Boomers'
671.2
Zumba for 'Boomers'
671.3
Zumba for 'Boomers'
Tai Chi Chuan: Beginners
669.1
If you are a beginner or it has been a long time
since you practiced Tai Chi, this class is for you.
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671.4
Zumba for 'Boomers'
672.1
Health Benefits of Wine & Chocolate
678
Philip J Goscienski, MD
This is a small, friendly morning class for those of
us of a certain age who want our exercise fun!
Easy-to-follow steps. This is exercise for your
heart and music for your soul! Beginners welcome.
Did you know that a study of older men indicated those
who ate one-third of a chocolate bar every day had lower
blood pressure and a reduced risk of death? We'll talk
about the latest research from the Dutch, the French
Paradox, the Italian Connection, and a little of the
science behind the newly discovered benefits of wine
and chocolate.
Saturday
Class
Zumba for 'Boomers'
672.2
No class 7/30
Fear of Falling: Taking Steps
to Prevent Falls
Lisa Beguelin
Health & Wellness
Meditation for Health and Stress
Reduction
In older adults, falls are the number one cause of
fractures and loss of independence. Fall prevention is
most often about overcoming fear and using that fear to
improve your strength and confidence. We will explore
the risk factors as we age and discuss what we can do to
improve strength, balance, stability and self confidence.
677.1
Melynnique Seabrook, M.A.
Even if you’ve been meditating for years or if you
are a beginner, Melynnique will expand your
understanding of the endless methods of healing
and self-awareness. If you would like to investigate
the vast world within you, please come to this
class. Every week will offer a new and different
opportunity to heal whatever ails you or to just
appreciate the wonderful world inside all of us. The
basis is meditation, but we will learn new and
different paths that will appeal to each individual.
Melynnique has taught these classes for the past 16
years, and every class is unique.
Emerging Infectious Diseases:
Travel Guidelines
Exotic travel sometimes results in exotic diseases.
Almost all can be avoided with careful planning. Join
Dr. Goscienski for a thoughtful discussion.
682.1
Krissy Bartels
677.2
More than 100,000 older adults in San Diego County
will fall this year! If you have recently fallen or are
unsteady on your feet, this class will help you identify
your risk level. The class provides individualized
instruction and teaches you exercises and techniques to
help prevent future falls. Instructor Krissy Bartels is
trained and certified in balance and mobility for older
adults. Be proactive! Take this prevention class to keep
you doing the things you love!
Reduction
681
Balance and Mobility: Beginning
Reduction
680
677.3
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Balance and Mobility: Advanced
682.2
All About Salt
686
Krissy Bartels
Have you already taken Krissy's Beginning
Balance and Mobility class? Take the next step and
continue to challenge yourself to improve your
balance with new exercises and skills.
Salt is a critical nutrient whose availability we take
for granted; it has not aways been so. It has a
colorful history that includes politics and art,
heroes and villains. Even the American Revolution
and the Civil War were influenced by salt. It has
shaped literature and language, and even the course
of our roads and highways.
Normal vs. Not Normal Aging Winning at the Age Game
683
Arlene Cawthorne, CSA
Probiotics and Prebiotics: The Care &
687
Feeding of Germs That Keep Us Healthy
At one time or another, many of us have asked
ourselves: is my forgetfulness normal for my age?
Do I, or someone I know, have the first signs of
dementia? This class will give you the answers to
those questions and many more. Arlene Cawthorne
has a M.A. in counseling and is a certified trainer
in the “Positive Approach to Care” method in
dementia care. As an Aging Life Care Advanced
Professional, she provides case management to
clients with dementia and works with families.
What is Upper Cervical Care
Philip J. Goscienski, M.D.
Beneficial bacteria populate the outside and inside
of our bodies, improve our immunity, lower
cholesterol and provide energy. Learn how to
safeguard this critical resource.
684
Dr. Raymond Rickards, DC
Dr. Ray Rickards with 37 years of chiropractic
experience, will explain why the top of the neck
needs precise attention and alignment to truly get
you well. A fascinating and little known solution to
a wide variety of health problems.
Voice & Speech Therapy for
People with Parkinsons Disease
The Great Grain Tradeoff
Jacqueline Larson, MA, CCC, SLP
685
Join Speech Therapist Jacqueline Larson as she
discusses and demonstrates a clinically-proven
therapy for improving voice and speech in
individuals with Parkinsons disease.
Cereal grains provide most of the food energy of
the world but the human metabolism is poorly
suited to them. Dependence on grain products
leaves individuals subject to several diseases and
nations vulnerable to famine.
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688
ABC's of Lungs and Breathing
689
Foot Care 101
694
Luanne Arangio-Law, RN, MEd
Kyoung Han, DPM
From lung anatomy and common diseases to
respiratory emergencies and treatment options,
Luanne Arangio-Law, RN, MEd., will guide you
through this basic discussion about lungs and
breathing.
Join Podiatrist Kyoung Han, DPM, as she talks about
common foot problems.
Nutrition for Mature Adults
695
Janice Baker, RD, CDE
Hearing Loss & Emerging Technologies
As we age, our relationship to food changes along
with our bodies. Later in life, eating well can be the
key to staying mentally sharp, emotionally balanced
and energetic. Proper nutrition can also help build a
strong immune system. Join Registered Dietitian
Janice Baker as she discusses the numerous benefits
of healthy eating.
690
David Illich, Au.D.
Hearing loss is an ever-increasing problem in
today’s society, even among young people. The
resulting demand has resulted in devices of highly
functional quality. Dr. David Illich, Au.D. will
discusses the latest hearing devices available on
today’s market.
Good Fats, Bad Fats - Controlling
Cholesterol
Skin Care as we Age
691
Joy Wisniewski, MD
When it comes to cholesterol, knowing your numbers
and how to improve them is key to good health. Join
Luanne as she explores the dangers of bad cholesterol
and the benefits of lifestyle changes.
Join Dermatologist Joy Wisniewski, MD, as she
discusses symptoms, treatments and ways to feel
better about troubling skin.
Things That Go Itch in the Night
692
What To Expect When A Parent
Has Dementia
Join Luanne Arangio-Law, RN, MEd., for an
informative, educational over-view of the most
common skin rashes. She will discuss signs and
symptoms, treatment options, possible outcomes
and when to see your doctor.
Caring for Your Kidneys
696
697
Having a clear understanding of dementia and the
many stages of the disease will make a significant
difference when dealing with a parent or other family
member who exhibits symptoms of dementia. The
basic facts you should know will be discussed.
693
Janice Baker, RD, CDE
Palomar Health is
proud to promote
lifelong learning
through
San Diego OASIS
Palomar Health instructor Janice Baker, RD, CDE,
will review the most current recommendations to
help reduce the risk of kidney disease or slow its
progression.
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Humor & Adventures Working as
an Energy Geologist
703
Eugene Ciancanelli, Geologist
Healthy Habits for Adults: Salt,
Sugar, Fat…Oh My
An exploration geologist’s career takes him to
many beautiful and not so beautiful localities. In
the course of his work, a geologist interacts with
people as diverse as third world peasants and
multi-millionaires. Along the way there are
encounters with animals, unusual people, and
sometimes-dangerous adventures. This
presentation will emphasize the colorful and
interesting aspects of exploring for energy
resources. Humorous and sober incidents including
“Drilling a well for God, Howard Hughes, and
Clint Eastwood”; “The mummies in the coal
mine”; “Your airplane boarding pass is a live
chicken”; and many other stories. There will be a
minor bit of non-technical information regarding
geology and the energy industry and you will get a
glimpse into how energy resources are discovered
at substantial cost, hardship and humor.
910
Becky Hofseth, CHH Coordinator
Meet the foods that can sabotage anyone’s healthy
diet and weight-loss efforts. Learn to distinguish
culprit foods that can sneak into your diet. Discover
effective ways to reduce their intake without
sacrificing flavor. Participants will also enjoy a
healthy snack and engage in a brief, physical activity,
an important component of weight management and
health. A free health guide with recipes and tips for
healthy living will be given to all attendees.
The Humorous Explorations of a
Geologist in Guatemala
702
Traveling Light and Easy
704
During the first energy crisis of the 1970s, the
United States and Canadian governments were
contemplating a joint foreign aid project to develop
geothermal power plants in Guatemala. This
lecture will discuss the geologic evaluation of
Guatemala’s geothermal resources and the
humorous adventures that occurred while doing the
evaluation. The lecture will include a discussion of
the Mayan ruins at Tikal and stories from other
colorful localities including Pacaya Volcano,
Chichicastenango, Zunil Volcano, and more. This
is a lecture for people, who want to enjoy
themselves with a few laughs while getting a
glimpse into Guatemala’s culture, geology, and
beautiful scenery in remote localities.
Is travel or backpacking in your future plans? Come
learn how to pack lightly for a more enjoyable trip.
Join traveler and Camino trekker Amanda Schaffer
as she offers tips on coordinating gear for any
adventure, whether you’ll be exploring ancient trails
or touring modern cities. Learn about choices in
clothing and essentials that can lighten the weight of
your luggage or travel pack. Discover what it means
to go “ultralight,” and find out where to purchase
items on a budget. Examples of travel gear will be
shown, and a handout will be given with helpful
resources, including a sample Camino packing list
that can be adapted to any travel destination. For
savvy travelers, every ounce counts!
MAY 3, 2016
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An Excellent Adventure in Cuba
705
California's Hidden Garden Treasures
708
Don Piller
Patrick Anderson, Horticulturist
Change is coming! A frequent refrain from our
Cuban neighbors as they anticipate the changes in
their society brought about by recent thawing of
relationships with the U.S. Now open to American
travelers, a group from San Diego embarked on an
adventure to visit this majestic island, discover the
history, see the changes and enjoy the people and
flavors of Cuba. Join them on this delightful
photographic journey starting at the Cross Border
Expressway in Tijuana, a stop in Mexico City and
landing in Havana for a 15-day island tour.
California is home to many famous public gardens,
but there are outstanding and innovative private
gardens throughout our state that most people never
get a chance to see. This slide presentation by
horticulturist Patrick Anderson, will offer a glimpse
into the Golden State's remarkable private gardens,
and will show the innovative design and brilliant plant
combinations that make them unique.
Winners & Losers in U.S. Politics
709
Vincent Rossi
A Geological and Humorous Romp
Through Japan
Winners and losers would seem to be pretty clear in
political campaigns. The numbers on Election Day tell
the story. But just who won and who lost has changed
over United States history. Our “two-party” system
didn’t always consist of the same two parties. Some
ideas promoted by “losing” political parties became
laws later on, and vice-versa. Vincent Rossi looks
back at the USA’s first 150 years and finds a lot the
same, but a lot that’s different too.
706
This presentation is a humorous account of a
middle-aged man and his wife trying to navigate
through Japan’s polite culture while evaluating
geothermal energy resources across the volcanic
regions of Japan. Among the humorous tales are:
“The octopus who grabbed my tongue”; “How to
avoid eating a dead lizard”; “Why would a married
man own a dishwasher machine?” and many other
stories. You will be entertained while getting a
glimpse into Japan’s culture, geology, and
beautiful scenery in seldom visited localities.
Are Humans Unique?
Statue of Liberty – The Light by the
Golden Door
710
Did you know that when Auguste Bartcholdi first
envisioned the Statue of Liberty he wanted it to be a
lighthouse? Did you realize that the U.S. government
wanted nothing to do with it? And that when it finally
arrived as a gift from the people of France to America
there was no place to put it? Here is the story of how
Lady Liberty came to be on tiny Bedloe’s Island in
New York Harbor, how it was designed, built and
finally shone its light on the New World.
707
Bruno Leone, Fulbright Scholar
Are humans unique or are they simply one small
part of nature’s “Great Chain of Being?” This
lecture will attempt to answer this question by
examining the physical and cultural evolution of
mankind and then comparing some of the physical
and group behavioral qualities which humans share
with higher primates. In addition, the lecturer will
present historical and recent studies by
psychologists, scientists, and philosophers dealing
with several different facets of this elusive and
seemingly unsolvable topic.
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The American Folk Tale
Van Gogh’s Sunflower
711
714
Julia Fister
Paul Bunyan, Pecos Bill, Johnny Appleseed, John
Henry, Ichabod Crane and others are as American
as apple pie. Have you ever wondered how they
came about? Where did they come from? The
answers might surprise you. Many of America’s
most cherished folk tales have a historical basis.
Come and learn who these people really were and
how they came to be enshrined in our folklore.
Vincent Van Gogh lived and painted in the South of
France where he created his sunflower paintings,
which were originally created as decorations for his
studio. We will trace the history of the sunflower
paintings, including one that was destroyed by a
World War II bomb and then rediscovered in a long
uncovered photograph.
Jean Radakovich
Fascinating Facts About Our Presidents
712
Jean Radakovich
Join us as Jean Radakovich shares her parent’s love
story and art. This lecture is inspired by the exhibition
Love Letters in Metal - Svetozar and Ruth
Radakovich's Jewelry From Serbia to America.
Richard Lederer
Who was our youngest American president? If you
think the answer is John F. Kennedy, come to this
class to discover the truth. Writer and speaker Richard
Lederer will offer a treasury of fascinating firsts,
mosts, and onlys, about our American presidents.
You’ll have fun learning a lot about their lives (even
their medical records and their pets), their
accomplishments, and their roles in American history.
Learn How to Read a Painting
716
Robin Douglas
At the beginning of the 20th century, subject matter in
artwork started to disintegrate and many people could
not comprehend the intent or content. Art critics and
historians had to create a new vocabulary to describe
and analyze the avante garde so people could better
understand and appreciate the art they were viewing.
Saturday
Class
Distinguished Lecture Series
Walter Ufer, Taos Pueblo & the
Colonial Gaze
715
713
James Peck, Executive Director
Personal Development
and Enrichment
Between 1914 and 1918, Walter Ufer differentiated
himself artistically from other artists of the day by
painting Native American subjects gazing out
directly, even defiantly, at the (presumably) EuroAmerican viewer. Ufer’s Indian paintings from this
time are unsettling because the “gaze” emphasized
that Ufer’s subjects, Pueblo Indians from Taos,
New Mexico, were real people rather than
Romantic fictions, and that the paintings
themselves were artificial spaces created by the
artist.
Creative Writing
721.1
Chloe Edge
Have you ever wanted to write a memoir? Do you
write for excitement or for curiosity? Have you
wanted to publish your work or learn a new form?
Come write with us and enjoy exciting, creative,
mind-expanding experiences as we explore free
writing, fiction, non-fiction, memoir and poetry.
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Creative Writing
721.2
Intro to Personality Types
Chloe Edge
Your Life, Your Legacy: Cemetery
& Funeral 101
Barbara Gunning
Do you find people intriguing? Do you have a
family member or friend that seems to be on a
different wave-length than you are? Do you wonder
why other people think and act differently than you
do? Or why you are mentally exhausted after
spending time with people that you like or bored
silly when you are stuck at home alone all day?
Learning the personality types model will provide a
lens into other areas such as how you prefer to learn
and how you make decisions. Join this fun and
interactive workshop to learn both your own
personality type and tips for understanding the
people that mean the most to you. This is a prerequisite for the next two Personality Type classes.
722.1
Douglas Shoemaker, Advanced Planner
How do you want to be remembered? What will be
your legacy? When a loved one passes away, do
you know what to do? This informative class will
help you learn the language of the funeral and
cemetery industry. Learn the difference between atneed and pre-need planning. Discover your options
for cremation or traditional burial and find out if
you qualify for any veterans benefits. Let us help
make this conversation a little easier! After our
class, you will see that planning final arrangements
is not so much about death as it is about celebrating
and protecting the ones we love.
Your Life, Your Legacy: Cemetery
& Funeral 101
Spring Chic 2016
Fashion Show &
Afternoon Tea
722.2
Douglas Shoemaker, Advanced Planner
Winning at the Age Game:
Reinventing Yourself
724
Presented in partnership with Macy’s
Mission Valley supporting San Diego
OASIS Intergenerational Tutoring
Program, helping elementary school
students improve literacy skills,
self-esteem and school attendance.
723
Donna Dotson, AICI
Ladies … stop being invisible. You're not getting
older, you are getting better! Join Donna Dotson
and learn her secrets of staying youthful,
contemporary, and radiating confidence. Get on the
fast track to becoming the ageless woman that you
were meant to be. Unleash your own unique
fashion personality that you have been hiding.
Saturday, May 7, 2016 at 2 p.m.
Mission Valley Macy's Store
Third Floor
Register for class #10:
Spring Chic Fashion Show
Fee: $20 until May 3rd /$30 after May 3rd
For more information call 619.881.6262 or
go to www.SanDiegoOasis.org
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Applying Personality Type to Your
Relationships
725
AARP Smart Driver Course
James Mac Donald
This course will provide current information on the
rules of the road, strategies for accident prevention,
and methods to compensate for the effects of aging on
driving performance. Completion of this course
allows for a vehicle insurance discount. There will be
four 10-minute breaks and a 30-minute lunch break.
The course will end at 5 p.m. OASIS does not charge
for this course, however, a fee – payable to AARP – is
charged at the class: $15 for AARP members, $20 for
non-AARP members. AARP members must bring
their membership cards. Course size is limited, so be
sure to register early.
Barbara Gunning
Now that you have learned your personality type, we
will dive deeper into how this knowledge can
enhance your life. Our family and friends are
becoming more important as we transition into this
phase of life. Learn practical ways to apply this
wisdom to help in your own personal journey. This
Personality Type workshop will be highly interactive
with eye-opening exercises to understand the people
in your life. Do you want something new to talk
about with your adult children and your
grandchildren? This workshop will give you a new
lens to clearly understand and better support the
people that you love. Pre-requisite is class 724,
Introduction to Personality Type.
From Stressed to Feeling Your Best
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726
Barbara Gunning
Stress keeps people from feeling their best. Stress
reduction is not a one-size-fits-all proposition. People
are hard-wired to be one of 16 distinct personality
types. What stresses each of them is different, how
they behave when stressed is different, and the
strategies that will help them return to balance are also
different. Discover your personality type and the
stress reduction strategies that will work for you.
AARP Smart Driver Course: Renewal
728
James Mac Donald
This course will provide current information on the
rules of the road, strategies for accident prevention,
and methods to compensate for the effects of aging on
driving performance. Completion of this course
allows for a vehicle insurance discount. Participants
MUST have completed an AARP 8-hr. or 4-hr. course
NO EARLIER THAN July 23, 2012. There will be
two 10-minute breaks, but no lunch break.
Participants may bring their own food and/or drinks.
The class will end at 5 p.m. OASIS does not charge
for this course, however, a fee – payable to AARP – is
charged at the class: $15 for AARP members, $20 for
non-AARP members. AARP members must bring
their membership cards. Space is limited, so be sure to
register early.
There are so many amazing places to
visit in Southern California, but who wants to
deal with the traffic? OASIS offers exciting and
affordable Day Trips. No stress … just get on
the bus and relax. Our friendly escorts and
top-notch drivers will make sure you ride in
style and comfort. Check the
Day Trips section
for all the details.
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Essential Oils & Aromatherapy
729
Self-Defense for Seniors, Parts 1 & 2
732
Shelby Nowak
Lt. Al Owen, Escondido Police Dept.
Did you know your sense of smell is the only one of
your five senses that is directly linked to the limbic
lobe of your brain? The limbic lobe of your brain is
the emotional control center. Anxiety, depression,
fear, anger, and joy all emanate from this region
which controls heart rate, blood pressure, breathing,
memory, stress levels, and hormone balance. This is
why essential oils can have a profound physiological
and psychological effect on the emotional center of
the brain. Join us to learn more about how essential
oils might help you! Some oils will be available for
purchase.
The key to personal safety is situational awareness.
The instructor will explain awareness, danger
signals, and how to avoid dangerous situations.
Students will be shown simple self-defense
techniques that can help them escape a physical
attack. Other topics will include identity theft, home
safety and legal options for self-defense. Situational
awareness and knowing basic steps to help you
avoid being the victim of a crime are key to your
safety. This class will teach you practical application
of self-defense techniques. All techniques will be
controlled and performed at low intensity to avoid
injuries. You will learn to defend yourself with
flashlights, books, pens, and magazines. Be prepared
to build your confidence and have fun!
Essential Oils & Aromatherapy
730
Shelby Nowak
Same description as class 729.
De-Clutter Your Life: How and
Where to Get Started
Sue Crum, Professional Organizing Coach
Essential Oils: Make and Take
733
Saturday
Class
Come and learn the steps to successful
de-cluttering and organizing of any space.
Find out where to start and how to create
new habits so that life becomes clutter-free
for you! Presented by the award-winning
author of Clear Your Clutter, #1
International Best Seller and #1 Hottest New
Release.
731
Shelby Nowak
If you took Shelby’s Essential Oils &
Aromatherapy class, you learned about the basic
oils and their uses. This class will give you some
practical applications. Shelby will provide all the
materials, oils, and instruction required to do three
projects. A materials fee of $10.00, cash only to the
instructor, is due in class.
Encore Career: Is Entrepreneurship
the Answer?
734
Judi Bonilla
Struggling with “What do I do next?” Join this
interactive workshop and learn the basics of
entrepreneurship. The session includes identifying the
pillars of entrepreneurship, local resources and the basic
of launching your business. Did you know that people
ages 55 to 64 are among the fastest growing groups of
entrepreneurs?
If you have a passion for reading and a desire to
share that love with a child, you have what it takes
to become an OASIS tutor!
No experience is
necessary, we will
train you on all you
need to know.
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Recognizing Family & Friends in
the Afterlife
New Understandings
Communication With the Dead
735.1
Rev. Linda Glas
Rev. Linda Glas
After we die, we do not have family, friends or spouses.
How do we know who we were close to and had family
ties with when we were alive? Do we look the same? If
not, how do we recognize them and they us?
Back by popular demand, this class with Rev. Linda
Glas is interesting and informative. Bring a picture
of a deceased friend or family member and you may
receive a message directly from that person.
Discover where they are, what they are doing, and
how they feel. Pertinent facts about their
reincarnation plans and/or other upcoming family
“events” are often revealed. Be sure to sign up early
– space is limited.
Theatre & Music
The Reel Story Behind Classic Movies
Communication With the Dead
738
743
735.2
Rev. Linda Glas
The Meaning of 'No Time or Space
in Spirit'
736
Rev. Linda Glas
What does “No time or space in spirit” really mean? If
this is true, how is information communicated, and
how do we exchange ideas or recognize people? Does
“No time or space” correlate to our current
experience?
Suicide and Religion
Some of the most popular film classics from Hollywood
are based on history or biographies. The movie studios
used some of history’s most interesting people and
events and made box-office blockbusters from them. But
how much truth is there on the silver screen? The
Birdman of Alcatraz, Sergeant York, George M. Cohan
in Yankee Doodle Dandy, The Story of Alexander
Graham Bell, the Battle of the Little Big Horn in They
Died with Their Boots On, the world of the Mercury
Astronauts in The Right Stuff, Mutiny on the Bounty, and
the action-packed Top Gun are typical films in which
Hollywood chose to follow its own path to truth.
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Rev. Linda Glas
Suicide is the only mortal sin that cannot be forgiven by
God. The act of suicide delays our forward movement
and requires multiple periods of learning to reestablish
our proper time frame and path toward enlightenment.
REGISTRATION
STARTS ON
MAY 3, 2016
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Big Bands! A Musical Journey
744
Nathan Smith
If names like Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Glen
Miller and Harry James bring to mind incredible
music and memories, you will enjoy as we discuss the
Big Bands and their popularity in the ‘30s and ‘40s.
We will come to understand why and how the large
bands evolved and the economics of their success and
eventual demise. You may even hear something you
haven't heard before.
Tea With Mrs. Roosevelt
746
Annette Hubbell & Connie Cragel LePere
Rock & Roll: The Sounds of the
50's & 60's
Some have said that Eleanor Roosevelt was the “best
president we ever had!” Join one of our most notable
First Ladies, Eleanor Roosevelt and journalist
Lorena Hickok in a fascinating tea time interview.
Lorena Hickok, famous in her own right, interviews
her friend Eleanor about family, life as the First
Lady, and the incredible partnership that shaped the
presidency of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Tea with
Mrs. Roosevelt, written by Sherrie Colbourn, stars
Annette Hubbell as Eleanor and Connie Cragel
LePere as Lorena Hickok. A Q&A session will
follow this informative and entertaining production.
Complementary tea will be provided to participants.
Ladies, wear your favorite hats!
745
Nathan Smith
Remember Buddy Holly, Elvis, American
Bandstand and the Top 40 Countdown? This class
will take you on a musical adventure as we listen to
and discuss some fabulous oldies but goodies!
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OASIS Travel
Dear OASIS Travelers:
It’s another exciting catalog filled with interesting travel opportunities! We
offer local Off Site Adventures where you meet up with the group at the
destination. There are Day Bus Trips that will take you to more far off
places, such as the new Broad museum on Grand Ave. L.A., take a tour of
the Dodger Stadium, explore the Queen Mary with its Princess Di exhibit
and royal tea service. Enjoy ‘Tibbies’ toe tapping performers with a
bountiful lunch served by those same dancers! Extended Trips offered by
travel companies will stretch your imagination. We feature Iceland
(Collette), Danube River Cruising (AFC), Death Valley (Friendly
Excursions) or a New York City Escape (Premier). Don’t miss the free
Travel Preview classes to learn more.
Tips & Reminders
1. Each traveler is required to complete their own Registration Form and
sign a separate Travel Indemnity Form.
2. Registration for classes and day trips begins on Tuesday, May 3rd.
The fastest and easiest way to register for classes and day trips is online.
You can also stop by the office or mail your registration. Registrations are
processed in the order received on May 3rd.
3. Classes start on Monday, May 9th. The first trip is June 2nd.
4. We need to reserve seats for North County and special needs travelers on
the bus. Please respect the reserved signs. And respect your fellow bus
passengers by keeping perfumes and scented lotions to a minimum.
5. When you register for a trip, let us know if you have special requests,
special needs, or would like to sit beside a companion for theater and
concert trips.
6. Some trips require the Travel Desk to make early payments. We may
close the passenger list early. Don’t miss out!
7. We are trying to increase North County participation by offering more
trips that stop in Escondido and at the Oceanside Transit Center. Day trip
descriptions will have differing section numbers that describe the location
and time of pick-ups. In the week prior to your trip, look for a reminder email or expect a reminder phone call. Please confirm!
Pick Up Locations
Mission Valley:
The Mission Valley pick up
location is in the parking lot,
east of Mission Valley Macy’s
department store, between the
Broken Yolk restaurant and the
Bank of America.
North County Coastal:
The Oceanside Transit Center
has ample parking right at the
station where the Coaster, the
Sprinter and Amtrak arrive. The
address is 235 S. Tremont. The
bus picks up on the south side of
the Transit Building in front of
the taxi pull-outs.
North County Inland:
The Escondido Transit Center
is located at 700 West Valley
Parkway. Take the Valley
Parkway exit from I-15 and go
East. Follow the signs to the
Center. Our pickup spot is on
the street side by the taxi stands.
Monica Omark
Travel Coordinator
San Diego OASIS ▪ 1702 Camino del Rio North, Third Floor ▪ San Diego, CA 92108
Telephone:
619.881.6263
Hours:
Mon.–Fri., 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
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Office Closed:
May 30 & July 4, 2016
OASIS Travel: Off Site Adventures
MOPA: Tour of 'Flor Garduño -Trilogía'
Grand Tradition Gardens
802
Take a private tour of the visually stunning Grand
Tradition Estate botanical gardens, tucked away in rural
North County. Our 60- minute docent-led walking tour
covers the Beverly Mansion and three distinctive
thematic gardens, situated on 18 acres in Fallbrook. The
Grand Tradition Estate was recently designated as a
“Proven Winners Signature Garden,” awarded to a
select few gardens in the United States. Please meet at
the Beverly Mansion front door starting at 10:15 am.
There is ample free parking on the property. We
recommend that you wear comfortable walking shoes
and bring a hat. You might also enjoy dining at Grand
Traditions Veranda Restaurant, named one of the “Best
Scenic Restaurants in America.” To make a reservation,
please call 760.728.6466. Additional eating
establishments are available in Fallbrook. Located at
220 Grand Tradition Way in Fallbrook, CA 92028.
800
Join us for the last chance to see MOPA's spring
exhibition Flor Garduno: Trilogy. We'll explore an
overview of three decades of the photographer's
work which features large, beautifully printed
black and white images. The most convenient and
accessible parking closest to MOPA is located
behind the Casa de Balboa and the Reubin H. Fleet
Science Center. MOPA is located in the Casa de
Balboa, ground level. Upon arrival, please check in
with the front desk.
Insiders Botanical Building Tour in
Balboa Park
Gardens by the Bay – Historic
801
Point Loma Garden Tour
Enjoy a springtime outing in the San Diego
neighborhood of Point Loma where the views are
spectacular and recorded history stretches back
almost 500 years. Join this self-guided garden tour
for an intimate look at six specially selected gardens
for their historical significance. Special features
include gardens surrounding homes built by
renowned architects or which have historic
designation. Other gardens are the work of San
Diego’s most famous landscapers, including Milton
Sessions and Roland Hoyt. Together these beautiful
gardens celebrate the wide variety of locally
cultivated plants and flowers and stand amid the
stately specimen trees that grace the Point Loma
hillsides.
Please register before May 18th. Pick up your tour
guide no earlier than 10 am on May 21st at 3609
Plumosa Drive, SD, 92106.
803
The Botanical Building from the foot of its reflecting
pond is a beautiful sight and one of the most
photographed spots in San Diego. This iconic
structure from the 1915 Panama-California Exposition
has an equally beguiling history. Learn about the
English immigrant and internationally-known begonia
grower whose “exposition dream” led to its
construction. Discover how the U.S. Navy used the
lily pond during wartime. Touch, smell and admire
rare and beautiful plants identified by your expert
guide. This free tour is sponsored by the San Diego
Floral Association. Participants must be registered
through OASIS to attend. Meet at the south end of the
lily pond in front of the Botanical Building. The
address is 1549 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101.
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Liberty Station Tour: From Naval
Training Center to Arts Center
804
Carlsbad Desalination Plant Tour
805
We have been invited to visit the largest, most
technically advanced and environmentally sound
desalination plant in the western hemisphere. This is a
great opportunity to observe the state-of-the-art
process of turning water from the Pacific Ocean into
high quality drinking water that is now serving nearly
a half a million San Diegans. On our docent-led tour,
we will also learn about the 14-year design and
construction history, technological advances in
reverse osmosis filters, and outflow treatment
processes. We will even get to sample this new water
supply right from source! The 60-minute walking tour
will begin at 10:30 am. Meet at the main entrance at
10 minutes before the tour.
This tour requires participants to walk roughly one
mile and is not intended for individuals using
walkers and wheelchairs. Please wear long pants and
closed-toe shoes with no high heels. Sign up early as
group size is limited. Teens ages 16 years and older
are welcome. The Claude “Bud” Lewis Carlsbad
Desalination Plant is located at 4600 Carlsbad Blvd.
Wednesday
Jun 22 10:30 - 12:00
Enjoy a walking tour of San Diego’s newest historic
neighborhood - Liberty Station and its growing Arts
District - at the former Naval Training Center in Point
Loma. Learn how for 75 years, NTC helped make San
Diego a Navy town. The NTC Foundation and Corky
McMillin have created a landmark new Arts District
that is home to more than 100 arts, culture and
community groups, with cafes, restaurants and unique
shops, and the new Liberty Public Market. There will
be opportunities to visit the various museums and art
galleries, see artists working in their studios and
watch a dance company rehearsal. Enjoy an optional
no-host lunch at one of the Arts District restaurants
including Solare Ristorante, Stone Brewing, Fireside
by the Patio or at the Public Market.
Please note: Walking is mostly on flat ground with
one small hill. All buildings are ADA-accessible
with elevators and ramps. Meet at the Dick Laub
NTC Command Center located at 2640 Historic
Decatur Road. Plenty of free parking is available.
Balboa Theatre: Behind the Scenes Tour 806
In 2014, CNN came out with the article “15 of the
World's Most Spectacular Theatres” and featured
Paris, Sydney, Cornwall and Tokyo. Guess who was
#7 on the list .... our very own Balboa Theatre! Built
in 1924, this historic theatre was an elegant vaudeville
and movie palace in the heart of downtown San
Diego. We will enjoy a behind the scenes tour and a
short performance by the resident organist.
Located at 868 4th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103.
Paid parking options include Horton Plaza and the
NBC Building garage located at 225 Broadway.
Public transit is also readily available.
Do you long to travel, but feel
overwhelmed by the details? Dust
off your suitcase, we’re here to help!
Whether you’ve been dreaming of
finally taking that trip overseas or a
train ride to another state, we have the trip for you.
See what’s coming up in our Extended Trips
section. What’s on your bucket list?
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Fly Me to the Moon!: San Diego Air & 807.1
Space Museum Tour- Senior Ticket
San Diego Air and Space Museum's docent-guided
tours give visitors insight into the people, aircraft and
spacecraft of the fascinating story of flight. After a
tour of the museum, we will head to the 3D Theater
for a 15-minute, animated, space video called Fly Me
to the Moon! Please meet in front of the museum
located at 2001 Pan American Plaza in Balboa Park
before 10 am. Great for kids ages 8 and older.
MOPA's Beauty and the Beast: The
Animal in Photography
Kids
welcome
Fly Me to the Moon!: San Diego Air &
Space Museum Tour- Child Ticket
Please use this class number when enrolling
children for this adventure.
809
Join us this summer as MOPA presents an examination
of animals in photography in celebration of the San
Diego Zoo Centennial! Showcasing a diverse range of
photographers, the exhibition highlights the many ways
animals are featured, from portraits to supporting
subjects.
The most convenient and accessible parking closest to
MOPA is located behind the Casa de Balboa and the
Reubin H. Fleet Science Center. MOPA is located in the
Casa de Balboa, ground level. Upon arrival, please
check in with the front desk.
807.2
A Day at Dixon Lake
810
Dixon Lake is a popular recreational site in Escondido
and a great place to spend several hours, especially
with your grandchildren. We’ll meet at a reserved
picnic area for Ranger presentations on the area’s
flora and fauna. A brief overview of the activities and
facilities at the lake, such as hiking trails and fishing
or boating, will follow.
We will provide a light lunch and bottled water
around noon. The afternoon is open for you to do
something that suits your fancy, such as hiking or
mountain biking at nearby Daley Ranch, which offers
over 20 miles of multipurpose trails, taking a leisurely
walk down to the lake, fishing – $5.00 for seniors and
youth, free for children under 8 years, renting a boat
and/or just kicking back and relaxing. Meet at the
picnic area between 10-10:30 am. There is plenty of
free, nearby parking. Dixon Lake is located at 1700
La Honda Drive. Bring outside recreational gear such
as comfortable walking shoes, hat and camera. Pets
are not permitted.
Mingei International Museum Tour
808
Join us for an interactive docent-led tour of the
exhibition, JAPAN - Treasures New and Old from the
Museum's Collection. Favorites from past exhibitions
are shown along with new acquisitions including indigo
dyed textiles made for daily use and votive offerings
called ema - small paintings on wood left at a shrine as a
prayer for a specific blessing. The legacy of Soetsu
Yanagi, founder of the Mingei movement, is highlighted
by quotations from his writings as text accompanying
objects throughout the exhibitions. See the objects in
two permanent galleries, Dolls and Toys - all from
Japan, and the Bead Gallery - now featuring African
beads. The work of studio furniture maker George
Nakashima and studio glass artist Dale Chihuly inspire
continuing pleasure at Mingei. Your admission entitles
you to return entrance on the same day. The Mingei
International Museum is located at 1439 El Prado,
Balboa Park. Parking is free in several nearby lots. Tram
service is available around the park.
Kids
welcome
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Museum of Making Music
811
Meet us in Carlsbad for a delightful tour of The
Museum of Making Music. Our docent-led tour will
be geared to music lovers of all ages. Learn how the
museum has provided opportunities for cultural
enrichment, while preserving musical heritage through
special exhibitions, innovative concerts and
educational programs. Come celebrate the historic
milestones of popular music with vintage instruments,
audio and video clips and a vibrant interactive area
and spend a nostalgic morning enjoying the sounds of
many generations of music.
We will meet at the front door starting at 10:15 am.
After the tour, you will be free to further explore
the museum, play instruments, and enjoy the
exhibits in detail. The Museum is located at 5790
Armada Drive, Carlsbad CA 92008.
San Diego Museum of Man Tour:
Monsters and More! Senior Ticket
813.1
Join Dr. Dave Roberts for a fun and informative
tour of the San Diego Museum of Man. Dr. Dave
will take you on a general tour of the museum's
Footsteps, Egypt, and Maya exhibits. At 11 am,
we'll head to the Monsters! exhibit. Much of the
exhibit is interactive and self-guided, allowing for
plenty of time to explore. You can enjoy a nice nohost lunch and roam around the museum at your
leisure. Please register by August 1st. The Museum
is located at 1350 El Prado in Balboa Park. Flash
photography is prohibited.
Kids
welcome
Kids
welcome
San Diego Museum of Man Tour:
Monsters and More! Child
Please use this class number when enrolling
children for this adventure.
Marston House Museum Tour
812
Take a docent-led tour of the Marston House
Museum. This historic San Diego home is a local
jewel of Craftsman Style Architecture. George
Marston is known as one of San Diego's early
pioneers. He was a civic leader and philanthropist
during the progressive movement. He is acclaimed
as one of San Diego's earliest environmentalists,
conservationists and historic preservationists. Our
tour will cover the dynamic Marston family history,
the Marston's Department Store, the architects, the
architecture, and the Arts and Crafts movement.
Please meet at the Marston House Museum Shop
located at 3525 7th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103.
Parking is available on Balboa Drive.
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813.2
OASIS Travel: Single Day Tours
The Huntington: Library, Art & Gardens
The Huntington Gardens feature nature, art and
science, on 120 acres for you to explore in
amazement. Established in 1919 by Henry E.
Huntington, a man of extraordinary vision, who used
his interests and wealth to create a splendid art
collection, amass the core of one of the finest
research libraries in the world (think of the
Gutenberg Bible and Audubon’s Birds of America),
and design an array of botanical gardens that delight
visitors today. The art includes the iconic “Blue
Boy,” “Pinkie” and Mary Cassatt’s “Breakfast in
Bed.” Featured gardens are the Chinese Garden with
a pond and the Japanese Garden with a Tea House.
Lunch is on your own. The Rose Garden Tea Room
requires reservations. Call 626.683.8131 if you plan
to dine there. There is also an expanded bookstore,
cafe and snack bar.
Hubbell Studios Open House Tour
You are invited to visit the hand-built home, studios
and gardens of artist/architect James Hubbell in the
mountains near Julian. Hubbell’s work is distinctive in
stained glass, mosaics, sculptures and the flowing
form of the adobe buildings he designs. Hubbell is
truly a San Diego living treasure. Shuttle vans take us
up to his scenic compound. His family welcomes us as
we tour their home, pool area and studio buildings. A
light snack and music is offered as a special treat. We
will make a stop at the Wynola Market where you can
browse before we collect everyone to continue our trip
to the classic mountain town of Julian. Lunch will be
on your own. Just be sure to leave room for that slice
of Julian apple pie!
403.1 Mission Valley 8:00 a.m.
403.2 Escondido Transit Ctr. 8:35 a.m.
Return bus leaves 3:30 p.m.
401.3 Oceanside Transit Ctr. 8:30 a.m.
Tibbies Cabaret: “Can’t Stop Dancing!”
From the time-step to the two-step, this high energy
song and dance revue features all of your favorite
dance moves and incredible singing! It is also built
around one of the best meals in town. The afternoon
begins with a sumptuous three-course dinner with
live background music. Then the servers jump on the
stage and take you on a musical journey! Travel
back in time to the roaring ‘20s and Charleston.
Whiz through the ‘30s and ‘40s with favorites
including “Cheek to Cheek,” “I Won’t Dance” and
“Stepping Out.” Hop through the ‘50s and ‘60s on
“American Bandstand.” Groove through the disco
era when John Travolta was “Stayin’ Alive,” and cut
through the ‘80s when Kevin Bacon got
“Footloose.” It all takes place in the restored 1938
Fontana Theater, finding new life as home to dinner
theater productions.
Broad Museum with San Antonio Winery
Built to house the contemporary art collection of Edythe
and Eli Broad, the new Broad Museum on Grand Avenue
in L.A. is an architectural marvel. Built at a cost of 140
million, the building features a unique honeycomb
exterior “veil” and interior “vault” construction. It allows
the 2,000 pieces collected over a 50-year period to be onsite for display, research and conservation. The collection
at the Museum features art from the 1950s to the present
and includes work by artists, such as Koons, Warhol,
Rauschenberg and Schnabel. Lunch is on your own at the
historic San Antonio Winery where dishes are plated for
you to view before ordering. There will be time for a free
wine sampling in their showroom after lunch.
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Baseball & Bottlecaps
Main Street Experiences takes us for a behind the scenes
tour at Dodgers Stadium. As baseball’s third oldest
stadium, there is lots of history and the guide can tell
many tales! The 90-minute tour takes us onto the field,
into the Dodger’s dugout, and gives us an exclusive look
at the VIP lounge located behind home plate. You’ll also
walk through the Vin Scully Press Box. Your second
adventure includes a visit to GALCO’S Soda Pop Stop.
With 400 different kinds of pop, you'll surely find your
all-time favorite flavor to enjoy at home or on-site! Lunch
is on your own in beautiful Old Pasadena. Outdoor or
indoor dining choices abound.
Getty Center Museum – L.A.
The cool white pavilions of the Getty Center Museum
promise relief from August sunshine! A short tram
ride takes you from the underground parking lot to
five modern structures housing the art treasures of the
J. Paul Getty Trust. The architect, Richard Meier,
made a bold statement with his design. Learn more
about the amazing architecture on the free guided
tours, or take a guided tour of the Irwin designed
gardens. A special exhibit features the controversial
photography of Robert Mapplethorpe. The Research
Institute displays replicas of three grotto caves which
served as Buddhist temples across a cliff face along
China’s Silk Road. Known as the Mogao Grottoes,
there are some 500 grotto caves that were carved more
than 1,700 years ago. Come see the art and artifacts of
these unique temples. Lunch is on your own at on-site
restaurants, cafeterias or snack bars.
Kids
welcome
Queen Mary & Princes Di: Tea & Harbor Tour
The Queen Mary Ocean Liner rides at anchor in Long
Beach Harbor. It is the perfect setting for a special exhibit,
Diana: Legacy of a Princess. A priceless collection of
evening gowns, jewelry, photographs and personal
memorabilia is on view. There is time to wander the
liner’s wooden deck promenade, walk through the Grand
Salon and view the art deco cocktail lounge. We spoil
ourselves with the included “Windsor Tea” service in the
Sundeck Tea Room. Then at 3:15 p.m. see the Queen
Mary from a whole new angle as we enjoy a narrated
cruise of the harbor on the Harbor Breeze.
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Stems & Gems – Downtown L.A.
Disney Concert Hall CalPhil & San Antonio
Winery
Enjoy a Sunday matinee concert at the spectacular
Disney Concert Hall. The California Philharmonic,
conducted by Maestro Vener, plays music from Center
Stage: Broadway Meets Opera! You will hear
selections from Porgy and Bess, Aida, Grease, Beauty
and the Beast, and La Traviata! Lunch is on your own
at the historic San Antonio Winery. We leave lunch in
time to attend Maestro Vener’s chatty and casual preconcert talk before the concert matinee at 2 p.m. Or
you can spend time on the outdoor patio with seating
around the Lillian Disney-inspired Blue Delft fountain
before the concert.
Get up early to catch the bus for a guided tour to
Downtown L.A.’s Flower Mart and Jewelry District!
The Flower Mart is one of the leading suppliers of
fresh flowers to businesses, residents and people all
around the world. Find your special blooms at discount
prices. The Jewelry District has offerings from over
3,000 importers, manufacturers, designers and
wholesalers. You won’t want to miss that special
bauble that you just have to take home. Lunch is on
your own at the legendary Clifton’s Cafeteria. Newly
remodeled at a cost of millions, its central atrium even
features a redwood tree! A “mystery stop” is promised
along the way. This trip is classic Los Angeles at its
finest.
Pageant of the Masters – Laguna Beach
For its 20th performance season, the Pageant of the
Masters sets out to celebrate the theme of PARTNERS. In
the history of art, stories abound of solitary artists toiling
alone. But this year’s Pageant explores some of the
dynamic duos whose compelling collaborations led to the
creation of unforgettable works of art. As darkness
arrives, “living pictures” are created on the stage of the
outdoor amphitheater with live orchestra and narration.
Entrance to the Festival of Arts - a juried art exhibition - is
included. The town of Laguna Beach is yours to explore
for more art, the iconic beach area, and dining on your
own.
409.1 Mission Valley 1:00 p.m.
409.2 Escondido Transit Ctr. 1:35 p.m.
409.3 Oceanside Transit Ctr. 2:00 p.m.
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Collette Vacations
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Collette Vacations has a new local representative!
Jonathan Dawson presents Spotlight on San Antonio
in December. See the holiday decorations on a cruise
along the famous River Walk. Visit the Alamo, the
LBJ Ranch and the “Texas White House”. Inspiring
Iceland in June 2017 is a small group tour. Find out
what makes it special and plan ahead! A Pacific
Northwest Coastal trip is planned for June 2017.
Join OASIS at Macy’s Mission Valley for one – or all
four – of our FREE extended travel presentations.
Expert tour representatives will entice you to sign up
for leisurely cruises, exciting land adventures and
convenient motorcoach trips in 2016 and plan ahead
for 2017. All presentations will be held at Mission
Valley Macy’s Lecture Hall.
Premier World Discovery
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Cindy from Premier World Discovery will show
pictures of a Scandinavian Highlights group tour.
This is a spectacular trip presented for August
2016. Perhaps you prefer our U.S Eastern Coast
with a trip to Cape Cod or to New York City in
October – right in the center of the action? You can
also plan a trip to explore Holland in March 2017
or fly to our own musical South to visit Branson,
Memphis and Nashville in May 2017.
Mexico Spa Trip Preview
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Rest, Relax and Refocus! Discover how to enjoy eight
magical days of pampering and revitalizing in the
majestic Sierra Madre Mountains at Ixtapan de la Sal
Spa! This is an incredible value and includes 18 spa
treatments! The organizer of this trip who is a 20-time
guest of the Spa who led our group in October and
just this February 2016, will share all at this free
informational gathering. Register before September
11th and save $100!
Friendly Excursions – Motorcoach
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Tours
Alan Mindell from Friendly Excursions will tell
more about their featured Motorcoach Tours. These
trips offer excellent value for visits to scenic
places. New this year is a trip to San Francisco,
Reno and Lake Tahoe in October. The month of
May finds the bus in Sedona with a day at the
Grand Canyon. September features a trip to Utah’s
Zion National Park. There is also Death Valley
with Las Vegas in November. December 14th
repeats our favorite – Hearst Castle!
Spectacular Sedona & Grand Canyon
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Friendly Excursions – Motorcoach Tour
Breathtaking scenery greets you as we arrive for 2
nights in Sedona. Its famous Red Rock formations
that glow in the sunlight are regarded as energy
vortexes. Capture the beauty of these wondrous sights
with your camera and breathe in the healing energy.
Visit Jerome, once a thriving mining town, now an
eclectic little town with its own “sliding” jail. Travel
further north for a day trip to the spectacular Grand
Canyon before heading to Laughlin, Nevada, for 2
nights. A day of leisure includes several options for
enjoying the casino and activities on the Colorado
River before heading home. 4 breakfasts are included.
 May 15-19 (5 days/4 nights)
$699 pp double/$899 single occupancy
AFC
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Randy Case, president of AFC Vacations, has two
great overseas trips to present. In July, the trip to
Alpine Switzerland highlights smaller villages and
takes you on cog railroads, cable cars and lake
cruises. In October, there is a Danube River Cruise
which starts with three days in Prague followed by
7 nights of cruising on that legendary river. AFC
has chartered the entire boat! Don’t miss Randy’s
description of his exclusive Mystery Fun Tours in
September (1st and 2nd timers) and October (for
Fall Colors). And the trip to Upstate New York
with the Hudson River Valley should also have
glorious fall foliage in October!
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The Grandeur of Yosemite National Park 506
As John Muir said, “Yosemite is a place of peace
and safety amid the most exalted grandeur.” Come
enjoy this masterpiece of Mother Nature as we spend
the day relishing her beauty. The 2-hour narrated
tour is included and you have time to hop on and off
the park shuttle tram to see the vistas of your choice.
You may even see the tiny spectacle of a rock
climber on the massive rock face walls. We will stay
at Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino. Adding fun to
our drive home, we take the Amtrak train from
Fresno to Bakersfield, have a lunch break and then
board a motorcoach for the rest of the journey.
Includes 2 breakfasts.
 June 21-23 (3 days/2 nights)
Alpine Swiss Villages
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You may have been to Switzerland, but you will not
have seen it like this, traveling through the scenic
Swiss villages by cog railroad, cable cars, gondolas,
a lake cruise and more! Fly to Zurich to begin your
9-day journey to the Swiss Alps, spending 6 nights
at the Hotel Silberhorn in Wengen. Enjoy a day trip
to Interlaken to ride a vintage cog railway up to
Schynige Platte for the incredible views at 6,800
feet, then a scenic cruise across Lake Brienz. Also
visit Grindelwald, the Lauterbrunnen Valley, and
Merrigan to see the famous Reichenbach Falls. You
will also ride the funicular up to Allmendhubel for
the spectacular vistas. Spend your final night at the
Dorint Hotel in Zurich before flying home. Includes
round trip air and home shuttle, 13 meals.
 July 25-August 2 (9 Days/8 Nights)
$3,859 pp double/$4,299 single occupancy
Scandinavian Highlights
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Experience the beauty of Scandinavia, highlighting
Stockholm, Copenhagen, Oslo and Bergen.
Travelers will enjoy Viking history while visiting
the Vasa Ship Museum before heading to
Copenhagen to take in beautiful architecture and the
famous landmark, The Little Mermaid statue. Enjoy
the majesty of the Aurlands Fjord and the
magnificent Voeringfoss Waterfall on your cruise to
Ulvik with its rich cultural heritage. Savor the beauty
of the countryside as you ascend 2,600 feet aboard
the Flam Railway. In Bergen, visit Troldhaugen,
home of beloved composer Edvard Greig. This
breathtaking tour includes roundtrip air from San
Diego, transportation to and from airport, 16 meals
and 10 nights first-class hotel accommodations.
 August 18-29 (12 days/11 nights)
Mystery Tours
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AFC Vacations
1st and 2nd Timer Mystery Tours are a repeat of our
top 5 Mystery Tours. Rest assured that this is a tried
and true tour and you won’t be disappointed! The
great thing about our Mystery Tour is that it’s not
just the destination that’s a mystery... we keep you
guessing every day you are on tour. From the unique
destinations to the one-of-a-kind attractions, you’ll
be returning home with some very special memories.
We look forward to sharing this amazing experience
with you and know you will return home with
wonderful stories to share with your family and
friends. Also see the Mystery Tour featuring Fall
Colors! Where would that go? R/T Air and R/T
Home Shuttle included.
 1st and 2nd Timers!
September 10-14 (5 Days, 4 Nights)
 Featuring Fall Colors!
October 2–6 (5 Days, 4 Nights)
 1st Timer Mystery Holiday Tour
December 12-15 (4 Days, 3 Nights)
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Canyon Country Royale
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Staying at the Casa Blanca Resort & Casino for 3 nights,
we start our first day with a visit to Valley of Fire State
Park in the Mojave Desert. Excitement builds as we
spend the next day in Utah's Zion National Park with its
sandstone cliffs and stunning scenery. Cedar Breaks
National Monument delivers more spectacular vistas and
breathtaking views on our third day. On our final day we
stop in Las Vegas for some free time. $20 food coupon
is included at the Casa Blanca.
 September 26-29 (4 days/3 nights)
$499 pp double/$659 pp single occupancy
Danube River Cruise
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AFC Vacations
AFC's 12-day leisurely paced Cruise Tour featuring 3
nights in Prague and a 7-night river cruise with an
optional extension to Innsbruck. First, enjoy touring
and free time in Prague, then motorcoach south to
Budapest to board your MS Brilliant Rivership for 7
nights. You’ll enjoy exciting days touring in Bratislava,
Vienna, and Durnstein, where a coach tour of the
picturesque Wachau Wine Valley and the Benedictine
Abbey at Melk await you. Also visit Passau, “City of
Three Rivers,” medieval Regensburg, then dock in
Nuremburg to transfer to Munich for your flight home,
or extend on an option to Austria. R/T Air and R/T
Home Shuttle. 23 meals are included.
 October 3-14 (12 days/11 nights)
From $3,999 pp double Hayden Deck
San Francisco, Reno and Lake Tahoe
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Traveling up north through our beautiful Golden
State, enjoy the scenery and get to know your fellow
passengers before settling in at the Concord Hilton for
two nights. You will be treated to a very entertaining
highlights tour of San Francisco, including the Golden
Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, Golden Gate Park
and even Marin County. Driving through the scenic
wine country we make our way to Old Sacramento for
lunch before heading to Reno, “The Biggest Little
City,” where we will stay for 2 nights. A day at Lake
Tahoe to relish the beauty of Mother Nature rounds
out this value-priced tour.
Cape Cod and the Islands
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Experience beautiful Cape Cod and the surrounding
islands, featuring Nantucket, Boston, Hyannis and
Martha’s Vineyard. Unpack once on this one-hotel stay
in Hyannis! Enjoy visiting the Kennedy Compound
before heading over to the Plimoth Plantation, the
Mayflower II and Plymouth Rock. Nantucket Island
beckons with cobblestoned Main Street, unspoiled
beaches and lone lighthouses. Travel back in time to
historic Boston, visit the Boston Commons and the Old
North Church where Paul Revere got the signal to begin
his famous ride. No trip would be complete without
visiting Martha’s Vineyard, home to colorful Victorian
cottages, pristine beaches and beautiful yacht harbors.
You’ll enjoy your tour of The Breakers Mansion, owned
by the Vanderbilt family, with lavish decorations
throughout. Your trip concludes with a traditional New
England lobster dinner! This tour includes roundtrip air
from San Diego, transportation to and from airport, 9
meals and 6 nights first-class hotel accommodations.
 October 2-8, 2016 (7 Days/6 Nights)
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New York City Escape
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Mexico Spa Trip
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OASIS San Diego
Imagine yourself enjoying eight days of magic
pampering with health and beauty treatments in the
majestic Sierra Madre Mountains at Ixtapan de La
Sal, Mexico! The total cost of your trip includes
airfare, ground transport, seven-night hotel stay on
the spa grounds, all meals, taxes, tips and 18 spa
treatments! There is a fully equipped gym, whirlpool
sauna and steam room on the grounds. Daily
morning walks are offered as well as yoga, aerobics,
Pilates, zumba and aquatics classes. This is such an
exciting value –Trip Advisor gave it the Excellence
Award three years in a row! Is your passport ready?
Register before September 11th and save $100!
 October 16-23, 2016 (8 days/7 nights)
$2,495 pp double/add $195 for single occupancy
add $295 for the Deluxe Holistic Spa
Escape to the Big Apple this winter! Travelers will
experience 4 nights at the Belvedere Hotel in
midtown Manhattan, the heart of the city. Your
sightseeing includes Times Square, Rockefeller
Center, Greenwich Village, Chinatown, the Empire
State Building and so much more. Spend a day
taking a short ferry to Ellis Island and visit the
Global Symbol of Freedom, the Statue of Liberty.
Visit the world-famous Metropolitan Museum of Art
with over 2 million works of art. No trip to New
York would be complete without experiencing a pretheater dinner and a Broadway show! Includes
roundtrip air from San Diego, transportation from
home to the airport, 6 meals and 4 nights first-class
hotel accommodations.
Death Valley with a Day in Las Vegas
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Staying 2 nights at the Longstreet Hotel & Casino in
Amargosa Valley, you will enjoy a welcome dinner
the first evening. The next morning, we travel into
Death Valley to discover its unique desert beauty.
See the highlights such as the Ubehebe Crater,
Furnace Creek and Badwater Basin. Our guide will
point out many unbelievable, fantastic sights and tell
some fascinating tales! A boxed lunch will be
provided on this busy day. Finish the tour with a
night in Las Vegas where Lady Luck may be with
you! 3 breakfasts are included.
 Nov 1-4 (4 days/3 nights)
Upstate New York & Hudson River Valley 515
AFC Vacations
Join us on this exciting new tour of the scenic fall
colors of Upstate New York and the Hudson River
Valley. Fly to Buffalo and return from Newark.
Enjoy Niagara Falls with a spectacular Night Light
show, then see the “Flight of Five” locks of the
famous 1825 Erie Canal. You’ll also tour the NY
Culinary Center, enjoy a cooking demo plus the gift
shop. The scenic Catskill Mountains are sure to wow
you with their fall foliage before you arrive at the
Hudson River Valley for a tour at West Point U.S.
Military Academy and Hyde Park, FDR’s home and
Presidential Library & Museum. R/T Airport
Transfers and R/T Home Shuttle, includes 12 meals.
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Spotlight on San Antonio - Holiday
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Hearst Castle at Christmas
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Friendly Excursions
Decked out in festive holiday spirit, complete with
volunteer theatre actors in period costume, Hearst
Castle at Christmas is a spectacular experience not to
be missed! Two 18-foot Christmas trees welcome you,
along with many lavish decorations as you hear the
storyland fantasy of this famous place. Staying at
either the Cambria Pines Lodge or the Best Western
Plus, your visit will include two breakfasts and two
dinners. Have your cameras ready for our visits to the
Elephant Seals Rookery and the Danish Capital of
America, Solvang.
 Dec 14-16 (3 days/2 nights)
$599 pp double/$759 single occupancy.
Relax Texas-style when you settle into your River
Walk hotel on this 5-day Spotlight on San Antonio.
Visit the legendary Alamo. Learn about the history
of the San Antonio region at the South Texas
Heritage Center. Be swept up in the romance of the
Old West at a dude ranch in Bandera. Visit charming
Fredericksburg, nestled in the hill country and rich
with German heritage. Discover the bold flavors of
Texas wines and cuisine while dining at an olive
orchard. Cruise along the Paseo del Rio and immerse
yourself in the laid-back atmosphere of this Texas
city. Enjoy Fiesta de las Luminarias, where 122,000
lights illuminate the River Walk during holiday
season. Price includes R/T air from San Diego, home
pickup and 6 meals.
 December 13-17, 2016 (5 Days/4 Nights)
$1,919 pp double/$2,219 pp single occupancy
Holland & the Heart of Europe Explorer 520
Enjoy three countries in one day as you pass through
Dukes Forest on your way to the picturesque town of
Monschau. Continue into Belgium and stop at the Henri
Chappelle U.S. Cemetery, where many WWII soldiers
are laid to rest. Enjoy Maanstricht, the oldest town in the
Netherlands! Experience a canal cruise on your Bruges
city tour, featuring many ancient highlights. Amsterdam
awaits you with its artistic heritage and elaborate canal
systems. Travel to Europe’s smallest independent nation,
Luxembourg, and visit the village of Clervoux, where
FDR’s heritage can be traced. Stop in Bastogne, site of
the famous WWII Battle of the Bulge. Visit the museum
commemorating this famous piece of history. Stop in at
the Mardasson Liberty Memorial, dedicated to the
19,000 U.S. soldiers who lost their lives during the
Battle of the Bulge. Your trip includes airfare from San
Diego, transportation from home to the airport, 10 meals
 March 22-30, 2017 (9 Days/8 Nights)
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Branson, Memphis & Nashville
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Your tour starts in the Branson, also known as the Live
Music Show capital of the World where you will take in
numerous shows and attractions. Next enjoy 2 nights in
Memphis. Walk through the Clinton Presidential Library
and then experience Graceland, home of Elvis Presley.
Walk back in time and visit the Lorraine Hotel where
Dr. Martin Luther King was shot and to the National
Civil Rights Museum. The Opryland Resort in Nashville
is where you’ll spend your next 3 nights. Your tour takes
you to the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Grand
Ol’ Opry! This tour is a must for anyone who loves
country music! Your trip includes airfare from San
Diego, transportation from home to the airport, 13 meals
 May 10-18, 2017 (9 Days/8 Nights)
Pacific Northwest's Coastal Treasures
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Surround yourself in a region with stunning natural
beauty, charming towns, and a colorful atmosphere.
Delight in a 2-night stay in captivating Seattle. Your
sightseeing tour of the city includes a visit to the lively
Pike Place Market, the famous fish and vegetable
market. Your adventure takes you on a cruise around the
breathtaking San Juan Islands. Stay overnight in the
quaint Friday Harbor. Savor a 2-night stay in Victoria,
one of Canada’s most exhilarating cities and where the
views of ocean, gardens and mountains surround you at
every turn. Stay in Port Angeles, WA, a charming art
town steeped in history considered to be the “authentic
Northwest.” Marvel at the rainforest inside Olympic
National Park, where a local naturalist takes you on a
leisurely hike. Price includes R/T air from San Diego,
home pickup and 14 meals.
 May 2017 (exact date TBD) (9 Days/8 Nights)
May 2016 Price: $3,449 pp double/$4,479 pp
single occupancy (*2017 Rate TBD*)
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Inspiring Iceland – Small Group Tour
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Collette Vacations
An island of dramatic contrasts, Iceland is a landscape
forged by fire and ice. Steaming lava fields and hot
pools reflect its volcanic nature, while massive
glaciers continue to sculpt the mountains and valleys,
leaving thundering waterfalls and plunging fjords.
Travel the “Golden Circle,” where many natural
scenic wonders are located. Enjoy an overnight stay in
a local fishing village to enjoy a puffin cruise. Create
your own adventure with your choice of exciting
activities – go deep-sea fishing, explore on horseback,
soak in mineral rich natural baths, go on a whalewatching cruise, or take a volcanic cave hike – it’s
your exploration! Discover the spectacular landscapes
and proud people of this small island nation during
this fascinating journey. Price includes R/T air from
San Diego, home pickup and 10 meals. Average of 18
guests on a small group tour!
 June 2017 (exact date TBD) (9 Days/8 Nights)
June 2016 Price: $4,899 pp double/$5,599 pp
single occupancy (*2017 Rate TBD*)
Mission Valley programs are numbered 100-392  Escondido/No. County programs are numbered 600-746
Arts
Abstract Workshop I & II .................................................... 602/603
Beginning Drawing for Fun! ....................................................... 101
Card Making: Red, White & Blue Cards .................................... 111
Card Making: Summer Cards .................................................... 112
Eddie's Plein Air Watercolor at Liberty Station .......................... 103
En Plein Air: California Impressionism at OMA ......................... 604
Exploding Paints: Watercolor for All Ages! ................................ 105
Fiber Art .................................................................................... 606
Floral Arrangement – Beginning Parts I & II ....................... 116/117
Floral Arrangement – Japanese Ikebana .................................. 115
Floral Arrangement – Silk Flowers ............................................ 114
Floral Arrangement – Tips And Tricks ....................................... 113
iPhoneography: Intro to Smartphone Photography ................... 121
Knitting Child Sizes to Adult Plus Sizes .................................... 119
Knitting with the Grandkids!....................................................... 118
Paint & Cheer ............................................................................ 601
Paint a Matisse: Still Life ........................................................... 104
Paint an O'Keeffe Flower in Acrylics ......................................... 102
Papermaking ............................................................................. 600
Preparing Photographs to Print, Matte & Frame ....................... 120
Sketching and Drawing in Graphite ........................................... 106
Visual Language: Intro to Photo Styles ..................................... 122
Watercolors ............................................................................... 605
Zentangle - Beyond Basic ......................................................... 108
Zentangle Animals .................................................................... 109
Zentangle Animals .................................................................... 608
Zentangle Art Method - Introduction ................................... 107/607
Zentangle Garden ..................................................................... 609
Zentangle: Beyond the Sea ....................................................... 110
Business, Financial & Legal
Connecting You To Customized Energy Solutions ................... 141
Current Supreme Court Decisions ............................................ 145
Emergency Preparedness Tips From SDG&E .......................... 134
Economic Update: Concerned about the Markets ..................... 129
Estate Planning for Long Term Care ......................................... 618
Everything You Want to Know about Wills ................................ 614
Free Federal Caption Telephones for Seniors ......................... 133
How Investment Fees Work and What To Do About Them....... 137
True Costs of Long-Term Care & How to Prepare .................... 127
How to Plan for the 4th Quarter of Life ...................................... 130
Investing With Your Eyes Open ................................................ 148
Investment Crash Course.......................................................... 132
Joint Tenancy/Community Property .......................................... 622
Landlord-Tenant Law ................................................................ 619
Look at Elder Abuse & Financial Scams ................................... 139
Mid-Year Investment Review .................................................... 142
Negotiating With Your Financial Advisor ................................... 125
Piers Project Workshop: Cyber Security ............................ 128/615
Plan Now, Die Later: Making Informed Decisions ..................... 144
Retirement and Estate Planning ................................................ 150
Reverse Mortgages Explained ........................................... 131/616
Savvy IRA Planning for Boomers .............................................. 140
Seven Brief Lessons to Set Yourself Free!................................ 136
Six Retirement Account Options Retirees Must Know .............. 138
Smart Energy Solutions from SDG&E ....................................... 149
Smart Money Moves ................................................................. 126
Social Security: Strategize to Maximize .................................... 147
Ten Estate Planning Goofs that Could Cost You, etc. ............... 146
Ten Final Arrangement Goofs, etc. ........................................... 151
Ten Money Management Goofs, etc. ........................................ 143
Tips for Advocating for Medical Treatment ................................ 621
Transfer on Death Real Estate Deeds....................................... 617
Understanding Physician Assisted Dying .................................. 135
What Happens When I Die? ...................................................... 620
Computer & Technology
Sampler of Fun iPad & iPhone Apps ......................................... 156
All About the Cloud.................................................................... 159
Beginning Computer Genealogy ............................................... 168
Brain Fit Now! Boot Camp ......................................................... 629
Facebook Starter Kit.................................................................. 160
Gadgets and Gizmos!................................................................ 155
Get Smart: A Look at Smartphone Options ............................... 157
Getting to Know Your Android Tablet ........................................ 158
Going, Going, Gone: An Introduction to Ebay ........................... 166
Google Docs.............................................................................. 162
I Sold It on Craigslist! ................................................................ 165
I'm on Facebook - Now What? .................................................. 161
Introduction to Cloud Computing ............................................... 630
iPad 1- iPad 5 ..................................................................... 631-636
Migrating to Windows 10 ........................................................... 628
Photoshop Express Editor: Your Digital Photos ........................ 163
Pinterest .................................................................................... 167
Pinterest For Beginners............................................................. 627
WordPress Blogs....................................................................... 164
104
Crafts & Pastimes
Cards - All Occasion ................................................................. 643
Cards - Summer ....................................................................... 642
Crochet & Knitting Workshop .................................................... 641
Jewelry Design: Bracelet: Out of this World (B) ........................ 644
Jewelry Design: Brave and Bold Earrings (I) ............................. 647
Jewelry Design: Night Magic Pendant Necklace (B) ................. 645
Jewelry Design: Weavers Dream (I).......................................... 646
Yoga - At the Heart.................................................................... 653
Yoga - Chair Yoga ..................................................................... 655
Yoga - Gentle for a Healthy Back .............................................. 187
Yoga - Hatha Beyond the Basics............................................... 190
Yoga - Start-Up ......................................................................... 656
Joy of Yoga ........................................................................ 188/189
Yoga, Meditation & You............................................................. 192
Zumba Gold - Noontime ..................................................... 184/185
Zumba for 'Boomers' .......................................................... 671/672
Exercise & Dance
Better Balance: Free From Falls ............................................... 174
Bone-Building Fitness ........................................................ 175/176
Chair Fitness ............................................................................. 654
Crane Dance QiGong................................................................ 199
Gentle Strength, Balance & Flexibility Training .................. 177/178
Get Fit and Stay Strong............................................................. 657
Line Dance - Beginning (Mission Valley)................................... 181
Line Dancing - Noontime ........................................................... 182
Line Dancing and Beyond! ........................................................ 183
Line Dancing: Beginners (Escondido) ....................................... 658
Line Dancing: Beginners Afternoon........................................... 659
Line Dancing: Beginners Thursday ........................................... 660
Line Dancing: Improver Class ................................................... 661
Line Dancing: Improver Evening Class ..................................... 662
Line Dancing: Intermediate ....................................................... 663
Line Dancing: Fair Practice - Beginners .................................... 664
Line Dancing: Fair Practice - Improver & Intermediate.............. 665
Line Dancing: Fair Practice ....................................................... 666
Low-Impact Total Body Workout ............................................... 180
Mini-Moves for Travel Comfort .................................................. 195
Move Younger From Top to Toe ............................................... 193
Movement Made Easy Workshop ............................................. 194
Restorative Pilates .................................................................... 186
Square Dance - Modern ............................................................ 667
Stretches & Exercises for a Pain-Free Back & Body ................. 191
Strut & Strengthen: Low-Impact Aerobics/ ................................ 179
Swimming Dragon ..................................................................... 198
T'ai Chi & Qigong ...................................................................... 197
Tai Chi Chuan: Beginners ......................................................... 669
Tai Chi Chuan: Early Risers ...................................................... 668
Tai Chi Chuan: Intermediate ..................................................... 670
Walking & Balance: The NeuroMovement Approach ................ 196
Westfield Walkers ..................................................................... 173
Yoga - 'Ab'solutely .................................................................... 652
Food & Nutrition
Annual Tea with Chef Elizabeth ................................................ 206
Dark Chocolate, Red Wine & Heart Healthy Eating .................. 210
Detoxification for a Healthier Body & Mind ................................ 208
Digestive Wellness: Gut Microbiome & More ............................ 209
Presto Pesto! ............................................................................. 205
Simple Sides with Chef Elizabeth .............................................. 204
Spread the Love: Summertime Dips and Spreads .................... 207
Health
ABC's of Lungs and Breathing .................................................. 689
All About Salt ............................................................................. 686
Anti-Aging Skincare: How To Turn Back The Clock .................. 229
Are Skincare Products Making You Sick? ................................. 218
Balance and Mobility: Beginning ............................................... 682
Beyond Blood Thinners: New Treatments For AFib .................. 233
Beyond Blood Thinners: Prevent Stroke in AFib ....................... 238
Caring for Your Kidneys ............................................................ 693
Conversations with Your Doctor About End-of-Life Care .......... 230
Emerging Infectious Diseases: Travel Guidelines ..................... 681
Fear of Falling: Taking Steps to Prevent Falls........................... 680
Foot Care 101 ........................................................................... 694
Good Fats, Bad Fats - Controlling Cholesterol .......................... 696
Health Benefits of Wine and Chocolate ..................................... 678
Healthy Habits for Adults: Salt, Sugar, Fat…Oh My ................. 910
Healthy Habits for Adults: Eat Your Fruits and Veggies ............ 911
Healthy Living Part I: Basics of Healthy Eating ......................... 234
Healthy Living Part II: Making Healthy Eating a Habit ............... 235
Healthy Living Part III: Physical Activity Targets ....................... 236
Hearing Loss & Emerging Technologies ................................... 690
Hearing Loss and Solutions ...................................................... 227
How the Computer Affects Your Health and Brain .................... 215
Learn About Chinese Facial & Tongue Diagnosis Secrets........ 220
Lose Weight & Be Healthier Using Hypnosis ............................ 217
Macular Degeneration: Are Your Eyes at Risk? ........................ 232
105
Meditation for Health & Stress Reduction ................................. 677
Navigating Through the Cancer Journey Roadmap .................. 237
Normal vs. Not Normal Aging - Winning the Age Game............ 683
Nutrition for Mature Adults......................................................... 695
Probiotics & Prebiotics: Germs That Keep Us Healthy.............. 687
Reinventing Healthcare Using Essential Oils ............................ 225
Reinventing Healthcare with Essential Oils ............................... 223
Secrets to Healthy Skin ............................................................. 228
Skin Care as we Age................................................................. 691
Sleep, Light, and Your Health ................................................... 226
Stress Busters for Caregivers ................................................... 221
Ten Health Goofs that Could Shorten Your Life ........................ 222
Ten Steps to Avoid Cancer ....................................................... 219
The Great Grain Tradeoff .......................................................... 685
Things That Go Itch in the Night................................................ 692
Turning Back the Clock with Facial Fitness............................... 224
Understanding Chakras for Health & Wellness ......................... 231
Voice/Speech Therapy for People w/Parkinsons ...................... 688
The Differences Between Palliative & Hospice Care................. 216
What is Upper Cervical Care ..................................................... 684
What To Expect When A Parent Has Dementia........................ 697
1491 .......................................................................................... 299
1492 .......................................................................................... 300
1493 .......................................................................................... 301
Geological & Humorous Romp Through Japan ......................... 706
Meditation Workshop ................................................................ 264
Military History of San Diego: 1769 to 1946 .............................. 253
Psychologist Looks at Satan ..................................................... 269
American Popular Culture: 1915-1945 ...................................... 262
American Popular Culture: 1945-1976 ...................................... 280
Afternoon of Language and Laughter........................................ 274
American in Modern China ........................................................ 311
American Original: Aaron Copland ............................................ 296
Excellent Adventure in Cuba ..................................................... 705
Are Humans Unique? ................................................................ 707
Art: An American Journey ......................................................... 297
Beautiful Classical Music Inspired by the Mountains................. 259
Breughel to Canaletto:The Grasset Collection .......................... 278
California's Hidden Garden Treasures ...................................... 708
History and Impact of the San Diego River ............................... 313
Charles Darwin and the Theory of Evolution ............................. 285
Conquest of the Aztec Empire: Parts I & II ......................... 294/295
Cracking the Code: Visual Symbols in Chinese Art .................. 282
Current Events: May, June, July & August ................................ 243
Dancing With The Stars: Bob Fosse ......................................... 308
Dancing With The Stars: Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers ........... 286
Dancing With The Stars: Gene Kelly ......................................... 267
Demagogues & Narcissists: Disturbed Personalities ............... 248
Distinguished Lecture Series: Jean Radakovich .............. 715
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Learn How to Read a Painting ............................... 716
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Van Gogh’s Sunflower ........................................... 714
‘' '' '' Walter Ufer, Taos Pueblo & Colonial Gaze ............. 713
Early American Art .................................................................... 304
Easter Island: The Story Behind the Mysteries ......................... 256
Emerson and the Rise of American Spirituality ......................... 252
Fascinating Facts About Our Presidents ................................... 712
Finding Humor in Serious Issues............................................... 287
Flying on Film ............................................................................ 275
Follow The Folio - The Book That Gave Us Shakespeare ........ 271
Follow Your Bliss – The Wisdom of Joseph Campbell .............. 247
Genesis: Eternal and Universal Truths ...................................... 261
Ghosts of the Little Bighorn ....................................................... 310
Healing Objects of the Middle Ages: Beeswax, etc. .................. 309
Hoover Dam – The Greatest Work of the Depression ............... 305
Humor & Adventures Working as an Energy Geologist ............. 703
In Defense of the Book .............................................................. 246
Ingenious: The World of Dr. Seuss!........................................... 292
San Diego's Cataclysmic 1916 Hatfield Flood ........................... 303
Jewels in America’s Natural Crown – 3 National Parks ............. 291
Letting Go of Worry and Fear .................................................... 245
Major Wine Regions of California .............................................. 251
Monsters in the Museum ........................................................... 289
Mozart: The Boy Wonder .......................................................... 260
Mozart: The Concertos .............................................................. 266
New Zealand: North to South! ................................................... 272
Operation Frequent Wind: The Fall Of Saigon .......................... 302
Peopling of the World III – The Settlement of Europe ............... 293
Plato and Aristotle ..................................................................... 288
Rituals: Ancient & Modern, Unique & Bizarre ............................ 273
San Diego Invites The World! .................................................... 276
Sculptor Alexander Calder ........................................................ 284
Searching for Gold Mountain: Immigration Experience ............. 255
Socrates, Plato and the Allegory of the Cave ............................ 277
Statue of Liberty – The Light by the Golden Door ..................... 710
Tales From the Trails: San Diego's Outdoor History ................. 298
American Folk Tale ................................................................... 711
Automobile That Changed the World ........................................ 249
Chinese Scholar Rock ............................................................... 270
106
Cult Phenomenon ..................................................................... 263
Great Board and Card Games - Where They Come From ........ 265
Hexagon Spy System and Its Importance ................................. 279
Humorous Explorations of a Geologist in Guatemala................ 702
Inca and the Conquistadors ...................................................... 306
Lunar Society ............................................................................ 283
Lusitania Sinking ....................................................................... 244
Music of Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov ............................................ 250
Painters of Skagen .................................................................... 268
Process of Radicalization .......................................................... 258
Real Pirates of the Caribbean ................................................... 281
Story of the Star Spangled Banner............................................ 254
Writing Life ................................................................................ 307
Torture Survivors in San Diego ................................................. 257
Traveling Light and Easy ........................................................... 704
Why Religion? ........................................................................... 312
William Bradford, the Mayflower & the Plymouth Colony .......... 290
Winners & Losers in U.S. Politics .............................................. 709
Language & Literature
Arabic - Beginning .................................................................... 330
French - Advanced ................................................................... 325
French - Beginning ................................................................... 323
French - Intermediate ............................................................... 324
French - Intermediate Conversational ...................................... 326
French - Reading ...................................................................... 327
Italian for Conversation ............................................................. 329
Italian for Travelers II ................................................................ 328
Grupo de Lectores en Español.................................................. 322
Spanish - Advanced ................................................................. 321
Spanish - Beginning ................................................................. 319
Spanish - Intermediate ............................................................. 320
Spanish I & II = Basic ......................................................... 317/318
Creative Writing.................................................................. 332/721
Creative Writing - Introduction ................................................... 331
OASIS Book Club...................................................................... 333
OASIS “Whodunit” Book Club ................................................... 334
Rendezvous with Books ............................................................ 335
Personal Development & Enrichment
AARP Smart Driver Courses .............................................. 727/728
Applying Personality Type to Your Relationships ...................... 725
Being an Expert in Life .............................................................. 360
Bridge - Introduction .................................................................. 345
Bridge - OASIS Club ................................................................ 346
Building Healthy Relationships .................................................. 367
Clearing Out Your Closet: An Expert's Tips & Tricks................. 355
Communication With the Dead.................................................. 735
Compassionate Conversations ................................................. 359
Conscious Aging ....................................................................... 371
Creative Writing ......................................................................... 721
De-Clutter Your Life: How and Where to Get Started................ 733
Discount, Thrift & Consignment Store Shopping ....................... 356
Do You Know Your Attachment Style? ...................................... 368
Does Your Closet Reflect the Real You? .................................. 354
Dream Interpretation: Symbols & Metaphors ............................ 361
Dying Well: Planning for the Journey ........................................ 343
Encore Career: Is Entrepreneurship the Answer? ..................... 734
Essential Oils & Aromatherapy ........................................... 729/730
Essential Oils: Make and Take .................................................. 731
Feeling Good About Being You & Finding Your Voice .............. 363
From Stressed to Feeling Your Best ......................................... 726
Great Skin Made Easy .............................................................. 351
Grief Support Group .................................................................. 340
Hidden in Plain Sight: Secret Life in Your Garden..................... 358
Identify Your Best Figure Zone and Flaunt It! ............................ 353
Inspired Retirement Discussion Group ...................................... 344
Intro to Personality Types.......................................................... 724
Intro to the Myers-Briggs Personality Indicator.......................... 362
Mah Jongg: Beginning............................................................... 347
Mah Jongg: Intermediate........................................................... 348
Makeup: Putting Your Best Face Forward................................. 350
OASIS Needs You As A Volunteer ............................................ 339
Overcoming the Bumps in Your Road and Moving On .............. 370
Poker 101 .................................................................................. 349
Recognizing Family & Friends in the Afterlife ............................ 738
Remodeling Your Kitchen Made Easy ....................................... 357
Self-Defense for Seniors, Parts 1 & 2........................................ 732
Self-Sabotage No More! ............................................................ 369
Suicide and Religion.................................................................. 737
Take Your Daily “Good Life” Vitamins ....................................... 365
The Meaning of 'No Time or Space in Spirit' ............................. 736
The Men's Room ....................................................................... 341
The Power of Color ................................................................... 352
The Ten Minute Cognitive Workout ........................................... 364
The Vision Workshop ................................................................ 366
Winning at the Age Game: Reinventing Yourself ...................... 723
Women's Issues Discussion Group ........................................... 342
Your Life, Your Legacy: Cemetery & Funeral 101 ..................... 722
107
Single Day Tours
Theatre & Music
Many-Strings Concert: Maritime Set ......................................... 386
World of Percussion and Classic Folk Tunes ............................ 382
Acting Workshop ....................................................................... 377
Acting Workshop: Showcase Performance ............................... 378
Animals in Music: Fun for All Ages! ........................................... 380
Big Bands! A Musical Journey................................................... 744
Chef Elizabeth & Betsy Podsiadlo In Concert! .......................... 387
Film on the Fringe: A Royal Night Out (2015) ........................... 391
Film on the Fringe: Delicacy (2012) .......................................... 392
Film on the Fringe: May In The Summer (2014) ....................... 390
Film on the Fringe: The Lady In The Van (2015) ...................... 389
Let's Celebrate San Diego's Birthday with Music! ..................... 381
Let's Sing I: An Introduction ...................................................... 375
Let's Sing II ............................................................................... 376
Love Songs of WWII ................................................................. 385
OASIS Slow Jam....................................................................... 379
Percussion and Drumming Just for Fun! ................................... 383
Peter Bolland in Concert ........................................................... 388
Rock & Roll: The Sounds of the 50's & 60's ............................. 745
Swingin with Dean!.................................................................... 384
Tea With Mrs. Roosevelt ........................................................... 746
The Reel Story Behind the Classic Movies ............................... 743
Off Site Adventures
Balboa Theatre: Behind the Scenes Tour ................................. 806
Carlsbad Desalination Plant Tour.............................................. 805
Day at Dixon Lake ..................................................................... 810
San Diego Air & Space Museum Tour- Senior Ticket ............... 807
Gardens by the Bay – Historic Point Loma Garden Tour .......... 801
Grand Tradition Gardens .......................................................... 802
Insiders Botanical Building Tour in Balboa Park ....................... 803
Liberty Station Tour: From Naval Training Ctr to Arts Ctr.......... 804
Marston House Museum Tour ................................................... 812
Mingei International Museum Docent Tour ............................... 808
MOPA: Tour of 'Flor Garduño -Trilogía'..................................... 800
MOPA's Beauty & the Beast: Animals in Photography.............. 809
Museum of Making Music.......................................................... 811
San Diego Museum of Man Tour .............................................. 813
Baseball & Bottlecaps ............................................................. 405
Broad Museum with San Antonio Winery ................................ 404
Disney Concert Hall Cal Phil & San Antonio Winery ............... 408
Getty Center Museum – L.A. ................................................... 407
Hubbell Studios Open House Tour .......................................... 403
Huntington: Library, Art & Gardens ......................................... 401
Pageant of the Masters – Laguna Beach ................................ 409
Queen Mary & Princes Di: Tea & Harbor Tour ........................ 406
Stems & Gems – Downtown L.A. ............................................ 410
TIBBIES Cabaret: “Can’t Stop Dancing!”................................. 402
Extended Tours
Preview - AFC ........................................................................... 503
Preview - Collette Vacations ..................................................... 504
Preview - Friendly Excursions, Motorcoach Tours .................... 502
Preview - Mexico Spa Trip Preview ........................................... 500
Preview - Premier World Discovery ........................................... 501
Alpine Swiss Villages ................................................................ 508
Branson, Memphis & Nashville ................................................. 521
Canyon Country Royale ............................................................ 510
Cape Cod and the Islands ......................................................... 511
Danube River Cruise ................................................................. 512
Death Valley with a Day in Las Vegas....................................... 517
Grandeur of Yosemite National Park ......................................... 506
Hearst Castle at Christmas ....................................................... 519
Holland & the Heart of Europe Explorer .................................... 520
Inspiring Iceland ........................................................................ 523
Mexico Spa Trip ........................................................................ 516
Mystery Tours............................................................................ 509
New York City Escape............................................................... 514
Pacific Northwest's Coastal Treasures ...................................... 522
San Francisco, Reno and Lake Tahoe ...................................... 513
Scandinavian Highlights ............................................................ 507
Spectacular Sedona & the Grand Canyon ................................ 505
Spotlight on San Antonio - Holiday ............................................ 518
Upstate New York and Hudson River Valley ............................. 515
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