OASIS is a unique educational program for mature adults who want to continue to grow, learn and be productive during the best years of their lives. You can get more out of life at OASIS!
Membership is free and open to anyone 50 or older. Members receive a catalog of opportunities three times a year. If you are not already a member, we invite you to join now.
OASIS offers a broad range of stimulating educational classes - from the arts and humanities to wellness, fitness, travel and volunteer opportunities. Come to pursue a new interest or develop an old one. Meet people who share your interests. Learn new ways to stay healthy and active. Find out more about current classes.
Summer 2009 Featured Classes
Conversation Salon 107
Talk about and make this happen. Subjects for discussion are usually general in nature and are drawn from current events, the arts, social, political, cultural issues, ethics, entertainment, science and technology.
Macy's - OASIS, Class #107
First Monday of every month, 11:00 - 12:30, Free
AARP Driver Safety Program 201
Enroll in this two-part class for adult drivers age 50 and over. Upon completion of this 8-hour class, participants are eligible to receive a minimum 5% discount. Bring your AARP member card to class to receive a $2.00 cash discount from the instructor on completion of class.
Macy's - OASIS, Class #201
Tuesday, July 14 & Thursday, July 16, 10:30 - 2:20, 2 sessions. Fee: $15.00
AARP Driver Safety REFRESHER Course 202
This 4-hour refresher course is for people who have completed an 8-hour driver safety class within the last 36 months. Each individual over age 50 insured on the automobile policy must attend the class in order to receive a minimum 5% discount. Bring your AARP member card to class to receive a $2.00 cash discount from the instructor on completion of class.
Macy's - OASIS, Class #202
Tuesday, July 21, 10:30 - 2:30. Fee: $15.00
White Elephant & Bake Sale 7317
One person's junk is another's treasure! Come see for yourself all the homebaked goods, bangles, beads, books, craft materials, gems, jewels, knickknacks, picture frames, scarves, stationery, totes and more! Coin and jewelry appraisals on site by Heidelberg Appraisals $3 each per item on Wednesday, July 29 from 11 - 1. Donations accepted on Friday, July 24, Monday, July 27 and Tuesday, July 28. Baked goods on Tuesday, July 28 and early Wednesday, July 29. Please donate items and volunteers to set up, sell, bake, and break down. Save the dates and help OASIS. Buy, buy, buy! Thanks!
Macy's OASIS, Class #7317
Wednesday, July 29 and Thrursday, July 30, 10:30 - 2:30.
Pianist Wanted
OASIS is seeking a pianist to accompany The OASIS Chorus, a group of men and women 50+ who love to sing. They meet at Macy's, 10th Floor, Downtown Pittsburgh, every Tuesday, February to June 2009 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information please contact Gail Weisberg, Executive Director, 412-232-2021.
Tutors Featured in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Pittsburgh Public Schools are happy to have the help of nearly 90 OASIS tutors working with children who are learning to read, according to a recent article in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Sandra Chieffe (right) is one tutor who has seen students make dramatic progress over the school year. more
OASIS Receives Wisdom Works Grant to Foster Civic Engagement
Pittsburgh OASIS has received one of six grants from the MetLife Foundation and National Council on Aging to implement Wisdom Works: Building Better Communities. The project will foster civic engagement among mature adults working in self-directed teams. OASIS will recruit and train teams of volunteers to implement Active Generations, an intergenerational program to address the problem of childhood obesity and promote healthy lifestyle habits through two Pittsburgh after-school programs managed by Citiparks. More at NCOA.
Be Active Every Day
Physical activity is the best thing we can do for our health. Experts have turned up a long list of benefits that come from being physically active. What's holding you back? Health concerns? Not enough time, energy or motivation? Maybe you're not sure where to start.
The OASIS class Active Living Every Day can help you find realistic ways to make activity part of your daily routine. You'll learn how to make activity a part of your everyday routine, overcoming barriers that stand in the way. Most important, you'll learn skills to develop habits that will improve your health and well-being.
Ted Kerin is 86 years young – surprising, perhaps, since he was in quite a slump not long ago after his wife passed away. What brought about this drastic change? With the encouragement of his daughters, Ted began attending the OASIS Active Living Every Day program at the Mt. Washington Senior Center back in 2005. After a few sessions, Ted became a new man.
“This is one of the best things they(OASIS) could’ve done,” he said. “They go out of their way to satisfy the seniors.”