Were you born before . . . ?
- The Watergate Scandal began with the arrest of five burglars.
- Alabama Gov. George C. Wallace was shot at a political rally.
- US Supreme Court ruled against the death penalty and deemed it unconstitutional.
- The first pay cable network, HBO, was transmitted by Time Inc.
- MAS*H premiered on CBS.
- The first video game, Pong’s arcade version, was introduced by Atari.
- The Computerized Axial Tomography (CAT) scan was developed in England.
- The last US ground troops were withdrawn from Vietnam.
. . . then you are qualified to be a member of Oasis.
More good news: Membership is FREE.
What is Oasis
Oasis is a national education organization that promotes healthy aging through lifelong learning, active lifestyles and service. Back in 1982, a group of educators and volunteers created Oasis in a time when programs for older adults were oriented around games and passive activities.
Oasis pioneered stimulating educational, wellness and volunteer programs that helped older adults stay healthy and engaged within their communities.
San Antonio Oasis
The only Oasis organization in the state of Texas is here in San Antonio. San Antonio Oasis is celebrated its 30th year in 2021 and serves more than 26,000 people.
Our members enjoy challenging programs that enrich the mind, renew past interests and develop new talents.
Visit the website to see the wide variety of classes. The catalog for the Fall Session will be coming out near the end of August. Go ahead a register to get on the catalog mailing list. Remember:
Membership is FREE.
Tutoring
Since 1993, San Antonio Oasis has offered Oasis Intergenerational Tutoring. This program pairs adults age 50 and older with children in grades 1-3 to promote success in reading. Volunteers are needed to spend one hour a week with the same child throughout the school year. For more information, contact Lauren Prescott, program coordinator, at 210-236-5954.
- No teaching experience is required
- Free training is provided (NOTE: training sessions are in Sept)
- Hours are flexible for vacations and appointments
- Choose the school where you prefer to tutor
My Classes
Since I have had one person ask me, I will jump at this opportunity to tell you all about the classes I teach on a fairly regular basis at Oasis.
“History of the Personal Computer“: This is a single session where I summarize the amazing story about how kids who wanted to impress their friends ended up revolutionizing the computer industry.
“Everything iPad” and “Intro to Mac Computers“: Both are four session workshops (Tuesday / Thursday for a two week period). Both are tailored to walk even newbies through getting up and going on these devices. Each session is different since I focus it to address the questions of the folks in the class.
“Photos App on iPhone/iPad“: This is a one session class to cover the powerful Photos App. In addition to the Organization tools, we go over the robust photo editing tools that are built into the program.
More Information
Programs range from arts and humanities to consumer interest, wellness and technology. View our catalog or search for a class online.
You can register at our center or register online through MyOasis and pay for class fees using a credit or debit card.