We have heard about 5G but what does it mean for us?  During this session, we will learn what 5G is, and how it is being rolled out to the public.  We will discover some of the benefits, and some of the risks. And we will look at some of the rumors about 5G.  Don't miss this chance to discover this new technology! Cox Communications has teamed up with San Diego Oasis to provide free online classes for seniors in an effort to ensure that technology training is available to everyone who wants it.  Cox and Oasis strongly believe now more than ever that seniors need to be connected, engaged and involved in the world.  Cox is providing these classes as a service to all members of San Diego Oasis.

This class will cover how to sell (and buy) on Amazon, eBay, and local apps like Letgo and Offerup. Learn how to make money and save money. We’ll also briefly discuss how to do your grocery shopping online! Remember to bring your smart phone to the class and make sure it’s charged.

We have stuff, but where should we put it?  If you want to have it there whenever you want it, you should consider putting it on the cloud.  You have options on which service to use, and to what extent you want to use it.  Lots of useful information to keep you organized and to preserve and share those precious files and photos. Cox Communications has teamed up with San Diego Oasis to provide free online classes for seniors in an effort to ensure that technology training is available to everyone who wants it.  Cox and Oasis strongly believe now more than ever that seniors need to be connected, engaged and involved in the world.  Cox is providing these classes as a service to all members of San Diego Oasis.

Hubs, Bluetooth, Alexa, card readers … it’s Greek to me! Let’s unravel the mysteries of cutting edge technology: smart home devices including cameras and doorbells, smart watches with health and fitness tools, tracking devices so you’ll never lose your keys again, and other helpful devices. You don’t have to be a techno wizard to understand and be able to use the latest gadgets and gizmos. Cox Communications has teamed up with San Diego Oasis to provide free online classes for seniors in an effort to ensure that technology training is available to everyone who wants it.  Cox and Oasis strongly believe now more than ever that seniors need to be connected, engaged and involved in the world.  Cox is providing these classes as a service to all members of San Diego Oasis.

Offering storytelling at its best, podcasting is a form of audio broadcasting on the Internet. Podcasts are delivered to devices like your computer, audio player and your smart phone. It’s like “Radio On-Demand,” and all free for the downloading. In this class, we’ll learn how to search for and download podcasts onto our device of choice. We’ll also explore a sampling of some of the most popular and intriguing podcasts, including some from NPR, TED Talks and more. You might just get hooked. Cox Communications has teamed up with San Diego Oasis to provide free online classes for seniors in an effort to ensure that technology training is available to everyone who wants it.  Cox and Oasis strongly believe now more than ever that seniors need to be connected, engaged and involved in the world.  Cox is providing these classes as a service to all members of San Diego Oasis.

A search engine is just a website – for example, Google, Yahoo, Bing, and others – that provides you with a list of websites that might provide the info you want. Or, might not. In this lecture-based workshop, you will learn tools to use at home, such as how to choose a search engine, tips about conducting and refining your searches, how to use keywords effectively when searching, how to deal with ads and more. You will also receive a helpful handout with easy-to-follow instructions. Cox Communications has teamed up with San Diego Oasis to provide free online classes for seniors in an effort to ensure that technology training is available to everyone who wants it.  Cox and Oasis strongly believe now more than ever that seniors need to be connected, engaged and involved in the world.  Cox is providing these classes as a service to all members of San Diego Oasis.  

Just in time for the holidays!  Join us for an informative session on smartphones.  What is the difference between Operating systems (iPhone or Android).    What type is best for you?  What should you look for in a smartphone?  And what features should your new phone have?  These questions and more will be answered in our session. Cox Communications has teamed up with San Diego Oasis to provide free online classes for seniors in an effort to ensure that technology training is available to everyone who wants it.  Cox and Oasis strongly believe now more than ever that seniors need to be connected, engaged and involved in the world.  Cox is providing these classes as a service to all members of San Diego Oasis.

Virtual reality (VR) was once thought of as a product of science fiction and then as a platform only for serious video gamers. However, nowadays it’s become a much more approachable multi-purpose technology that can appeal across all generations! If you’ve ever watched a video about traveling the world and wish you were the one swimming with dolphins or climbing Everest, VR essentially allows you to experience just that! When you put on an immersive VR headset, you’re not just watching Everest, you are in Everest! Join us as we explore an overview of what VR is and its applications in entertainment, travel, wellness, healthcare, and more. Cox Communications has teamed up with San Diego Oasis to provide free online classes for seniors in an effort to ensure that technology training is available to everyone who wants it.  Cox and Oasis strongly believe now more than ever that seniors need to be connected, engaged and involved in the world.  Cox is providing these classes as a service to all members of San Diego Oasis.

The Front Porch Center for Innovation and Wellbeing (FPCIW) is offering a community-based workshop that will discuss the value and benefits of “Voice First” technologies in supporting independence and wellness. This workshop will introduce Voice First technologies and lead the discussion on how this technology  can be impactful for older adults and will include demonstrations of devices such as the Amazon Alexa or the Google Home. Cox Communications has teamed up with San Diego Oasis to provide free online classes for seniors in an effort to ensure that technology training is available to everyone who wants it.  Cox and Oasis strongly believe now more than ever that seniors need to be connected, engaged and involved in the world.  Cox is providing these classes as a service to all members of San Diego Oasis.

Facilitator Rick LeVine will cover topics based on what's in the news (elections, court cases, law reform, tax cuts, foreign affairs, etc.). Each monthly meeting includes lecture, dialogue, questions, and answers. Rick LeVine is an attorney and a former newscaster. Participants appreciate his wealth of knowledge and ability to present the news without bias.

Facilitator Rick LeVine will cover topics based on what's in the news (elections, court cases, law reform, tax cuts, foreign affairs, etc.). Each monthly meeting includes lecture, dialogue, questions, and answers. Rick LeVine is an attorney and a former newscaster. Participants appreciate his wealth of knowledge and ability to present the news without bias.

Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead), the traditional Mexican holiday, celebrates friends and family members who have passed away and is recognized and observed internationally. This talk explores the many traditions associated with Día de Los Muertos, including the creation of altars, the making of special food, and the costumes and creative customs. Despite the skulls, it's not scary!

Numerous diseases and medical conditions are mentioned in the Bible but these accounts were written long before the rise of medical science. This presentation seeks to identify them and to place them in a modern perspective. A study of these diseases adds to our understanding of life in the biblical era.

To this question, people often reply with the further question, “What do you mean by “God”? There are at least seven ways in which one may respond to this latter question. Four of these responses are historical and come from traditional perspectives. But the paradigm may have shifted in the 21st century and three new perspectives have emerged. These newer views draw upon the fields of particle physics, complexity theory and genetics. We will explore and discuss all seven viewpoints.

We’ll look at the many stories surrounding the figure of Santa (and the other men who might be him)—from ancient tradition to the Coca-Cola ads. Along the way you might meet Krampus, Black Peter, and other figures that belong to Christmas traditions. It will be a merry history lesson for the winter season.

Edith Stein died in Auschwitz in1942. Her canonization as a Catholic saint stirred controversy amongst Jews and Catholics. If she was murdered because she was a Jew, how can she be a martyr of the Catholic Church? Stein converted to Catholicism at the age of 30 and became a Carmelite nun. Rather than hiding behind her conversion, she prepared herself to share the fate of her people. Stein was a philosopher and a feminist, concerned with women’s suffrage and rights starting as a university student.