San Diego Oasis Hosts First-Ever ‘Team on a Trek’ at Grossmont Center

Local nonprofit San Diego Oasis is excited to host its first-ever “Team on a Trek” fundraiser on Friday, July 28 from 4-7 p.m. at Grossmont Center in La Mesa. All proceeds will support the nonprofit’s mission to change the way people experience and think about aging. Advance registration to participate in the fundraiser is required and available at SanDiegoOasis.org through July 14.

During the inaugural three-hour event, teams of two to six individuals will participate in a series of fun challenges at various stations throughout Grossmont Center, including Elam’s Hallmark, Brand’s Overstock and more. Teams are encouraged to dress in creative costumes or matching attire. The surprise challenges will be varied from silly to savvy and may include the following activities and much more:

• Line dancing
• Answering questions on current events
• Dressing up a team member in a wedding gown
• Writing a poem
• Identifying technology scams

“We’re very excited to bring together individuals of all ages for an afternoon of fun and fundraising in support of the San Diego Oasis mission,” says Event Chair and San Diego Oasis Board Member, Tracey Stotz. “The challenge stations throughout Grossmont Center showcase some of the classes that San Diego Oasis offers. From challenges that may involve foreign language and poetry to dance and technology, ‘Team on a Trek’ will have something everyone will enjoy.”

At event check-in, each team will receive a passport to collect stamps when they complete a challenge. The stamps will then be exchanged for raffle tickets that will be drawn for various prizes. In addition to the exciting activities, participants will also enjoy live music by the Off The Hook Band and an array of free snacks. The afternoon event will culminate with fun awards, including “Best Dressed,” “Best Team Name” and more.

“Whether it’s for a summer team retreat, a family outing, a double date, or even a first date, we encourage anyone and everyone to sign up to participate in the inaugural ‘Team on a Trek’ fundraiser to support San Diego Oasis’ mission and members. We’re thankful to all our volunteers and community partners for their support.”

Sponsors for the first-ever “Team on a Trek” include Devore Realty Group, Cardenas Internal Medicine, McDougal Boehmer Foley Lyon Mitchell & Erickson, Brand’s Overstock, Certified Senior Advisors Chapter of San Diego, Elam’s Hallmark, Rebecca’s Retreat Senior Day Program, Sungarden Terrace Assisted Living and Memory Care, and Tracey Stotz, Broker. For more information on how to sponsor or get involved with “Team on a Trek,” visit SanDiegoOasis.org.

“Team on a Trek” hosted by San Diego Oasis
Friday, July 28, 2023
4-7 p.m.
Grossmont Center
5500 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
Team registration costs $150
SanDiegoOasis.org

About San Diego Oasis
San Diego Oasis, an award-winning nonprofit organization, is on a mission to change the way people experience aging by providing its members with opportunities to pursue vibrant, healthy, productive and meaningful lives through education, wellness, and community service. The community-based organization annually hosts over 3,000 online and in-person workshops at over 40 locations to 5,600 active participants throughout San Diego County. The nonprofit’s Intergenerational Literacy Tutoring Program matches an older adult in the life of an at-risk, low-income student in grades K-4. Its Digital Divide program brings technology to low-income seniors in need through tablets, training and access to the internet. Their flagship center, located in La Mesa’s Grossmont Center, is an exemplary model of engagement for people age 50 and better. Learn more at www.SanDiegoOasis.org, connect on Facebook or call 619-881-6262.