Happy 2017! May it bring you many happy and healthy moments.  While we all enjoyed our holiday break, this year brings exciting new beginnings.
Thank you
A warm thank you to all of you who supported us in 2016. Donors make everything we do at Oasis possible. If you have not made a tax-deductible gift yet, please consider: signing up for a monthly or one-time donation takes just a few easy clicks online.
Our story in 2.5 minutes
There are so many incredible aspects to Oasis, and we did our best to get it right in less than 3 minutes. You will recognize fellow members and tutors telling our collective story - click here to watch.
Featured in the UT
 John Dunnicliff, our Tutoring Coordinator, was the featured as a San Diego Notable in the Christmas Day edition of the Union Tribune. We are proud of John and his passion for inspiring confident little readers and writers. Click here to read the article. Inspired to become a tutor? Two training sessions are coming up: January 11 & 12, 10:30 am -1:30 pm in Mission Valley and January 26 & 27, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
in Escondido. Email John for more information.
Entertainment like never before
The Price is Right Studio Taping, Wed, 2/15. For this electrifying trip,  we'll be part of the live studio audience for a taping of the Price is Right! This could be your chance to win an astonishing travel package or amazing prize!
Dressing Downton Abbey at the Muzeo Museum, Fri, 3/3. Don't miss out on the only West Coast appearance of Dressing Downton: Changing Fashion for Changing Times. This spectacular exhibit highlights fashion from the incredibly popular television drama Downton Abbey.
Find more trips here.
Oasis Wellness Center at Grossmont
- The doors open on Monday, January 9th. Our exercise, dance, and meditation space has never looked more beautiful and inviting. Brand new floors, mirrored walls and ballet bars await you. (And don't tell me that wellness is not on your New Year's resolutions list!)
- A cup of coffee will be waiting for you on Opening Day, 1/9, at 9:30 am. The first class, Better Balance: Free From Falls, will take place at 10:25 am.
- To view the full Wellness Center class schedule, click here. We are continuing
 your favorites and adding brand new, fun workshops for your body and soul. Come and experience Ballet for Seniors taught by Prima Ballerina, Egle Spokaite.
- Have a friend who is not sure about signing up? We have a coupon just for him/her - print it and bring it for a free class trial any time. No excuses!
- If you need directions to Grossmont Center - click here.
- If you need to find the Oasis Wellness Center on the store directory - click here and look for Suite 228, next to Restoration Hardware Outlet.
- Office volunteers are needed for Wellness Center - if you know someone who enjoys light office work and providing exceptional customer service, please contact Sheva.
Upcoming in Mission Valley*
Is learning to speak Italian on your bucket list?
Italian for Travelers I, Thursdays, 1/19-2/23, 10:15-11:45 am.
Whether you're planning a trip to Italy or dreaming about one, this class will introduce you to the beautiful and culturally rich Italian language.
Italian for Conversation, Mondays, 1/30-2/27, 10:15-11:45 am.
Students will learn vocabulary and useful grammar in a fun, lively environment through the use of graded readers, literature, poetry, and other material.
Upcoming in North County*
Roots of American Folk Music, Wed, 1/11, 3 pm, at Cypress Court in Escondido. Join musicians Chris and Jamie Burns as they perform their delightful selections of music.
Beginner Genealogy, Wed, 1/11, 1pm, San Marcos Library. Jill Scott will introduce you to online genealogy to help you sort through all the research possibilities.
5 Lifestyle changes to Help Prevent Diabetes, Fri, 1/13, 2 pm, Penasquitos Library.
Shake the Salt Habit, Wed, 1/18, 1 pm, free, Escondido Sr. Ctr. Learn effective ways to reduce salt without sacrificing flavor, recipes included.
Learn To Draw & Paint, Wed, 1/18, 1:30 pm, Escondido Sr. Ctr. Artist Jean Wheat teaches drawing and painting fundamentals while you are having fun learning to “see.”
The Whole Kit and Caboodle - The Story Behind Idioms and Phrases, Thu, 1/19, 1 pm, Rancho Bernardo Library. Historian Mark Carlson gets “down to the brass tacks” in this fun presentation.
Paul and the Women, Thu, 1/26, 10 am, Escondido Sr. Ctr., Rev. Faith Conklin shares stories of women in the book of Acts.
Windows Highlights & Updates, Thu., 1/26, 1 pm, San Marcos Sr. Ctr. Instructors Don Piller and Jill Scott teach essential features of Windows 7-10, Google applications, Cloud Storage, and much more.
*These are just a few highlights of programs Oasis offers. Please refer to your catalog or the online class search for a full list of classes.
Our wish list:
- Please take a stack of catalogs to your neighborhood places - doctor's lobby, local library, hair salon, etc. Spread the word about Oasis!
- Have a truck? If you would be wiling to help transport a few items once in a while, we would love to know. Email Sheva for details.
Warmest wishes,
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