Honoring our Veterans, Journey to Wisdom & Classical Music…
it’s all at Oasis THIS WEEK!

IN THIS ISSUE

  • Thank You to our Veterans!
  • Class Navigation Tools
  • Featured Classes
  • November/December Catalog
  • Instructor Preview Video
  • Save the Date! Palooza 2023
  • Holiday Schedule
  • Resource Directory
  • Oasis Sponsors

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To our Veterans…Thank You for your Service!

As a way to show our appreciation for your service, we’d like to offer our Veterans a discount on an upcoming class!

Save $5.00 off a purchase of $15.00 or more (coupon must be applied during the month of November but is applicable to any class through the end of the year). Please register in person with your Veteran’s ID. Limit one coupon per member.

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Peter Bolland Lecture Series

Join author Peter Bolland for a presentation covering his new book, The Seven Stone Path: An Everyday Journey to Wisdom. After the brief presentation and Q&A, Peter will be available to personally sign your book. At the end of the event, attendees will have an opportunity to win free classes at Oasis. Bring your copy or buy books at the event. Free food and beverages will be provided to all in attendance. Registration required.

Saturday, November 18 | 10:00 AM | Free
Peter Bolland, MA, Professor of Philosophy and Humanities at Southwestern College
Grossmont Lifelong Learning Center

The Seven Stone Path: An Everyday Journey to Wisdom explores seven archetypal ideas found throughout the world’s wisdom traditions, turning them into tools anyone can use to deepen and enrich their lives. The seven ideas are acceptance, surrender, engagement, allowance, enjoyment, love, and integration. The goal of this book is to broaden our understanding of these crucial ideas and root them deeply into our everyday lives.

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Oasis Music Series

Bryan Verhoye

You asked, and we delivered! Based on our recent poll among Oasis members, classical music is rated right at the top! Bryan’s program will be full of classical music featuring compositions by Scarlatti, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, and Debussy on the beautiful new piano in our Torrey Pine Room.

Bryan Verhoye is a concert pianist who trained at the USC School of Music, the Aspen Music School, and the Peabody Conservatory. He has won first-prize awards from the International Piano Recording Competition and the Carmel Music Society and multiple awards from the Musical Merit Foundation of San Diego. Along with teaching piano, being a published composer and arranger, and being the accompanist for the San Diego Master Chorale since 1998, he is also a Music Associate at Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church and Adjunct Professor of Music at Grossmont College.

Friday, November 17 | 2:00 PM → 3:00 PM | $15.00
Instructor: Bryan Verhoye, Concert Pianist
Location: Rancho Bernardo Lifelong Learning Center

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Visit the Oasis Music Series page to view upcoming concerts!

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1227 | Why It’s So Hard to Talk About Racism
1220 | How Marine Life is Inspiring New Technology
1430 | The Dementia Challenge™ Experience

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2343 | Blue Zone Cooking: Eat like a Sardinian
2242 | Major Wine Regions of South America
2006 | Myths and Misconceptions of U.S. History

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1369 | Monet and Mitchell
1352 | Mozart: The Boy Wonder, His Music and Constance
1339 | Cross Species Friends of Humans Series: The Horse

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Join us at our local Libraries!

104 | Amazing Stories From San Diego’s Past
706 | A Pilgrim Odyssey: From Holland to a New World
729 | A Pilgrim Odyssey: From Holland to a New World
722 | Safety for Seniors at Home
712 | Karl Marx’s 5 Stages of History
731 | Major Wine Regions of the Pacific Northwest


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November/December 2023 Catalog

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Save the Date: Palooza 2024 | Friday, January 5 at both Oasis Locations!

Put the Palooza date on your calendar today so you don’t miss out on this annual event showcasing upcoming classes.

This event will be held at both La Mesa and Rancho Bernardo locations.

  • Participate in 20-minutes sessions (or just watch!)
  • Talk with Instructors
  • Get a sneak peek into what’s coming up in 2024
  • No registration needed – just bring your friends, show up and have fun!
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Holiday Schedule | Please take note of these upcoming dates

NOVEMBER

Wednesday – Friday, November 22 – 24
Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday

DECEMBER

Friday, December 8
January-February class registration opens

Monday – Friday, December 18 – 22
No classes but La Mesa and Rancho Bernardo Front Desk’s are still open. Tech Tank 1:1 appointments available in La Mesa.

Monday, December 25
Closed on Christmas

Tuesday – Friday, December 26 – 29
No classes but La Mesa and Rancho Bernardo Front Desk’s are still open. Tech Tank 1:1 appointments available in La Mesa.

Holiday Schedule 2023

JANUARY

Monday, January 1
Closed New Years Day

Tuesday, January 2
Open for regular class schedule

Monday, January 8
Classes commence in La Mesa & Rancho Bernardo


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Our Senior Resource Directory is on the Website and in the Catalog

Whether you are looking for help with assisted living, in-home care, retirement planning, long-term care, Medicare – and much more – , we invite you to browse this directory as your starting point in finding the solution that is right for you.

Visit on the website>>
View pages 44-51 of the catalog

Interested in a Resource Directory listing?

Contact Kelly Johnson if you or someone you know is interested in being included in our Resource Directory:
[email protected]

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New categories are added regularly:
keep checking the website for new services!


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San Diego Oasis is grateful to our generous sponsors,

without whom we could not bring you the quality and breadth of programming
that we are pleased to offer our members.
Visit our Sponsors page to learn more about the services they offer
and about upcoming events, webinars, conferences and more.

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Aging Well Partners

Aging Well Partners empower aging adults in finding vetted and trusted resources and services that meet their specific needs. Free consultation: call (619) 789-1839.

UPCOMING CLASSES:


2055 | Your Aging Journey is Unique to You!
Tuesday, December 12 | 3:00 PM → 4:00 PM | Free
Julie Derry, MBA, Certified Senior Advisor
Rancho Bernardo Lifelong Learning Center

What is your plan for aging? Who will make decisions on your behalf if you are unable to? What can you do now to support your ability to age in your own home successfully? What should you consider when considering Assisted Living? Don’t wait for a crisis. Let’s get started on planning YOUR aging journey!


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San Diego Gas & Electric

SDG&E offers residential lighting tips, no-cost and low-cost savings tips, residential incentive programs, electric vehicle incentives, pricing plans, and more.

Medical devices in your home? SDG&E may be able to help.
If you or someone in your household has a qualifying medical condition or a need for certain medical devices, you may qualify for the Medical Baseline Allowance Program. Apply today to see if you can receive more electricity at a lower rate. Medical Baseline can help you save! Learn more here>>


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Sharp Healthcare

Sharp HealthCare is proud to partner with San Diego Oasis to offer members free health classes, seminars and conferences.

At Sharp, the care they provide their patients extends beyond their hospitals and into the communities they serve. From mendig a heart to lending a hand, their dedicated team members empower and transform lives to make the San Diego community better.

UPCOMING CLASS:

1329 | Advance Care Planning
Thursday, December 7 | 10:00 AM → 11:00 AM | Free
Colleen Linnertz, LMFT,SEP
Grossmont Lifelong Learning Center

You wouldn’t think of deciding on a vacation, a new job, or retirement without a plan. But most people don’t plan ahead for what may be life’s most important decision: the medical treatment you would want if you were unable to speak for yourself. Advanced care planning helps you assess your personal beliefs, values, and healthcare goals so that you can make important decisions with more comfort and ease. If you’re turning 65, you are planning to retire soon, or you have questions about Medicare Open Enrollment, our Medicare specialists can help.


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Thrivent Financial

The La Jolla Gateway Team of Thrivent Financial brings financial workshops, webinars and confidential consultations to Oasis members at both the La Mesa and Rancho Bernardo locations.

UPCOMING CLASSES:

RANCHO BERNARDO

2387 | Social Security
Wednesday, November 15 | 10:00 AM → 11:00 AM | Free
Anthony Camara, CFP®, MBA
Rancho Bernardo Lifelong Learning Center

When should you apply for social security? How can you maximize your benefits? How will this affect your spouse? Answering these questions is important as mistakes can be costly. Join us to learn the answers, as well as how to manage the key risks all retirees face: outliving their income, inflation, and unpredictable events.

2388 | Retirement & Estate Strategies
Wednesday , November 15 | 1:00 PM → 2:00 PM | $5.00
Anthony Camara, CFP®, MBA
Rancho Bernardo Lifelong Learning Center

Learn how to accumulate and distribute money for retirement, keys to proper diversification, how to pass on money to heirs or charities in a tax-wise manner, increasing the probability of investment success, multi-generational planning, and more.

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1468 | Economic Update
Monday, November 27 | 1:00 PM → 2:00 PM | $5.00
Instructor: Anthony Camara, CFP®, MBA
Location: Grossmont Lifelong Learning Center

Is it time to change your financial strategy? This class will look at the many economic changes that have occurred in the past year and give you the information you need to make informed decisions and help you understand the new tax laws and how they may impact your strategy. Additional topics covered include: current trends and your portfolio, whether you should react to economic headlines and more.

1461 | Retirement & Estate Strategies
Tuesday, December 5 | 1:00 PM → 2:00 PM | $5.00
Instructor: Anthony Camara, CFP®, MBA
Location: Grossmont Lifelong Learning Center

Learn how to accumulate and distribute money for retirement, keys to proper diversification, how to pass on money to heirs or charities in a tax-wise manner, increasing the probability of investment success, multi-generational planning, and more.