San Diego Oasis Hosts Two-Day ‘Taste of Oasis’ Showcase

San Diego Oasis will be serving up some end of summer fun with its annual “Taste of Oasis” showcase to encourage local older adult students to go back to school to sample some of its lifelong learning classes and fitness demonstrations coming this fall season.

For the first-time-ever, San Diego Oasis will host the event over two days at both of its locations in East and North County. On Monday, Aug. 28 “Taste of Oasis” will be held at the La Mesa location inside Grossmont Center, and on Tuesday, Aug. 29 the event will be at San Diego Oasis’ new location in Rancho Bernardo. Registration for this free event is not required.

“It’s back to school season for everyone, including our older adults! Taste of Oasis has been a community-favorite event in East County for nearly 10 years, and we’re thrilled to bring it in an expanded format to North County to reach even more older adults in the region and provide them an opportunity to experience the power and positive change of San Diego Oasis’ classes, instructors, and resources,” says Simona Valanciute, president and CEO, San Diego Oasis.

Attendees will have a unique opportunity to take a peek at upcoming classes, experience dance and fitness demonstrations, and meet San Diego Oasis instructors. The event will spotlight all that San Diego Oasis has to offer, including exercise and fitness, history and humanities, art and art history, and personal enrichment classes. Each dance and fitness demonstration will be 20 minutes. Classes and demonstrations that will be available to sample at “Taste of Oasis” include the following at each location:

On Aug. 28 at La Mesa location from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

• Cardio Drumming
• Zumba Gold
• Dance, Sculpt and Tone
• Line Dancing & Beyond
• Better Balance: Free from Falls
• Chat with Technology Learning Specialist Monserrat Callejas about upcoming technology-related workshops

On Aug. 29 at Rancho Bernardo location from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

• Essentrics: Strengthen, Sculpt & Soothe
• Cardio Drumming
• Zumba Gold
• Active Total Body Conditioning
• Tai Chi for Everyone
• A cooking demonstration in Shamily’s Kitchen
• Chat with David Beevers, Digital Divide Program Manager, about upcoming technology-related workshops

In addition to sampling upcoming classes and participating in fitness demonstrations, attendees can also explore a wide range of vendor resources and network with other San Diego Oasis members and older adults. Coffee and light snacks will also be provided.

San Diego Oasis helps older adults thrive through lifelong learning programs
With age comes the likelihood of becoming socially isolated, as well as experiencing declines in health and wellness. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, every day 10,000 individuals turn 60 years old. By 2030, it’s estimated that Americans over 60 will comprise nearly 20 percent of the U.S. population. Other research says isolation contributes to a higher risk of high blood pressure, obesity, anxiety, cognitive decline and even death.

To help combat social isolation, San Diego Oasis offers various classes throughout the year to keep older adults vibrant, healthy and independent. The nonprofit has seen its members blossom after they enroll and begin attending their classes where they meet other older adults and become more active and productive. San Diego Oasis works to foster a positive environment for older adults to thrive by promoting successful aging through lifelong learning programs and focusing on the importance of an active lifestyle and community involvement.

“We welcome new and returning members to attend Taste of Oasis in their neighborhood, and encourage them to try something new. Whether it be registering for a class they’ve always wanted to try, making a new friend or participating in a demonstration, Taste of Oasis provides a chance to step outside their comfort zone into exciting possibilities,” says Valanciute.

About San Diego Oasis
San Diego Oasis, an award-winning nonprofit organization, is on a mission to change the way people age 50 and better 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. San Diego Oasis now has two locations, one in Grossmont Center in La Mesa, CA and a new flagship center in Rancho Bernardo in North County San Diego. Learn more at www.SanDiegoOasis.org, connect on Facebook and LinkedIn.