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We’re changing the way
people think about aging

ABOUT SAN DIEGO OASIS

San Diego Oasis is an award-winning nonprofit organization serving people 50+ throughout the San Diego
region. Our mission is to promote successful aging through a three-fold approach: lifelong learning, healthy
living and intergenerational community service.

How are we changing the world?
1) We are solving Social Isolation, an urgent health issue in the rapidly growing older adult population;
2) We are changing the life course of low income students so that they are successful in life;
3) We are not duplicating anyone else’s work;
4) We are changing the way people think about aging.

Current Membership is 49,320. Membership is free. Class costs range from free to $15 per class.

Program Highlights
• Lifelong learning: 3,000 classes annually at more than 30 physical locations and virtually
• Healthy Living: ongoing workshops in fitness, dance, nutrition, life-style, and chronic disease management
• Intergenerational Tutoring & Mentoring Program: over 700 trained volunteer tutors are helping 750 at-

risk children in grades K-4 build reading skills, self-esteem and positive attitudes toward learning. We are
serving 11 public school districts: San Diego, Chula Vista, Bonsall, Cajon Valley, La Mesa/Spring Valley,
Poway/ Rancho Bernardo, Ramona, Escondido, Encinitas, Vista, and Temecula school districts.
• Travel program: day trips and extended trips are offered throughout the year.

AWARDS

2020: Public Health Champion award by the County of San Diego’s Covid19 Leadership.

2019: Two Impact Awards: by the North San Diego Business Chamber and the Escondido Chamber.

2018: NBC Universal Project Innovation Award for Technology Efforts with Older Adults.

2017: Oasis Intergenerational Tutoring is named a Program of Distinction by Generations United, a prestigious

national award.

2016: Excellence Award by KUSI and Torrey Pines Bank, Breaking Away Excellence Award.

2014: Charity Navigator: 4 stars out of 4 stars. Our sound fiscal management practices and commitment

to accountability and transparency have earned us a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest
independent charity evaluator.

2013: Gloria Cavanaugh Award for Excellence in Training and Education is given by American Society on

Aging (ASA) to organizations with significant and long-term contributions to the field which have created visibility
for exemplary training and educational efforts. ASA also requires that training, education or staff development
must be accurate, current, culturally appropriate and comprehensive.

2012: Social Impact 100 Index (S&I 100). Due to our focus on evidence-based programs and our track record of

delivering results, OASIS was named to the S&I 100, a list of the top 100 nonprofit organizations in the United
States that have broad social impact and deliver results.

We’re changing the way
OUR APPROACH people think about aging

San Diego Oasis offers a unique and comprehensive program strategy LIFELONG
that differs from other senior or lifelong learning organizations. Through LEARNING
our 3-pronged approach, San Diego Oasis offers a wide-variety of
lifelong learning programs in technology, the arts and humanities, travel, through
exercise and dance, wellness offerings of evidence-based health classes stimulating
and meaningful volunteer engagement opportunities. classes

COMMUNITY
INVOLVEMENT

through volunteer
opportunities

through
health
promotion

LIFELONG
LEARNING

Our membership is comprised of
seniors who are avid lifelong learners.
San Diego Oasis offers classes across a
wide range of categories, including:

• Arts & Crafts
• Business, Financial & Legal
• Exercise & Dance
• Health & Wellness
• History & Humanities
• Language
• Literature
• Personal Enrichment
• Science
• Technology
• Theatre, Film & Music
• Travel

HEALTHY
LIVING

Evidence-based programs for falls
prevention, exercise, fitness and
wellness are a significant compomenent
of classes we offer to keep seniors
healthy and active. Examples of these
classes include:
• Yoga
• Bone-building Fitness
• Essentrics
• Zumba
• Tai Chi
• Better Balance: Free from Falls
• Line Dancing
• Ballroom Dancing
• Progressive Strength Training
• NeuroMovement®

COMMUNITY
SERVICE

INTERGENERATIONAL TUTORING

For thirty years, Oasis Intergenerational
Tutoring has consistently improved
students’ reading ability, academic
performance and attitudes about
learning. The program taps the
tremendous potential of committed
volunteers who have the time, patience
and life experience to make a profound
difference in the lives of children.
Each tutor is paired with an at-risk
elementary school student, one-on-one,
once a week for an hour, throughout an
entire year.

If you are interested in learning more
about our Tutoring Program, visit our
website and click on Volunteer, then
click on Become a Tutor.

ANNUAL
TECH FAIR

Now in its 9th year, San Diego Oasis
hosted its highly anticipated, free of
charge event for all seniors, titled Get
Connected: Technology Fair for Adults
50+ virtually in 2020. This year, more
than 3,000 older adults are expected
to join us for cutting edge technology
learning that improves quality of life
and engagement. Once held in our
own facilities, going virtual brought in
attendees from across the U.S., and
even internationally.

2020 Dates: October 19 - 21

You can visit our Tech Fair page on the
website to view presentations from our
first ever virtual event in 2020. Just
click on Classes and Events, then click
on Technology Fair.

LET’S
PALOOZA!

We kick off each year with a Fitness
Palooza that showcases the many
fitness and exercises classes that we
offer. This allows our members to try
out a class, meet an instructor, and then
sign up for the classes that meet their
needs or pique their interests.
Whether it be in our own Wellness
Center, as in years past, or online as
we did this year, it’s a great opportunity
to brush off the winter doldrums and
get energized for the year ahead.

STAY IN
TOUCH

Sign up for our weekly email
communication, comprised of featured
classes, upcoming classes, calendars,
news and updates, community news
from our partners, resources and more!
Visit our website and click on About,
then click on Newsletter to sign up.

We also invite you to join us on Social
Media:

facebook.com/sandiegoasis
linkedin.com/company/san-diego-oasis
twitter.com/OasisSanDiego
youtube.com/user/SanDiegoOasis

BECOME AN
INSTRUCTOR

Oasis specializes in classes in the arts,
humanities, computers, science, fitness
and wellness. We are always looking
for dynamic lecturers with various
professional backgrounds. If you would
like to contribute to our programming,
please consider filling out our online
application.
There is no obligation, and Oasis will
always keep your personal information
confidential.
Visit our website, click on Teach at
Oasis, fill out a short form, and we’ll be
in touch!

HOW YOU CAN HELP!

Invest in Senior Adults throughout San Diego County
There are many ways that you can support our mission, from providing financial resources, partnerships, and programming, to
donations, volunteering and sharing via word of mouth to your friends, family, colleagues and neighbors.

For more information and to talk about your interests, please contact:

Simona Valanciute | President & CEO | San Diego Oasis | [email protected] | (619) 846-3832
Jolyn Parker | VP External Relations | San Diego Oasis | [email protected] | (858) 353-0439

Oasis Board of Directors Oasis Advisory Board
Krishna Arora, Board Chair Don Ambrose
Julie Derry, Vice Chair Sister Mary Joe Anderson
Jonathan Doering, Treasurer Michelle Candland
Michael Bardin, Secretary Ken Druck, Ph.D.
David Chong, Governance Chair Peg Eddy
Deni Saxod Carpenter, Chair Emeritus Henry George
Sue Bradham Bob Kelly
Jan Bernardy Maureen King
Kathy Gamez Jordan Z. Marks, Esq.
Frank Hoffstadt Mark Riedy, Ph.D.
Sandra Nimitz Lawhon Ellen Schmeding
Barbara Noerenberg Alejandra Sotelo-Solis
Simona Valanciute, President & CEO Deborah Szekely
Paul Weiss, Ph.D., President, Oasis Institute Charles Van Vechten
Hon. William H. Wise
Bill York