By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–San Diego Oasis will host its 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. This year, San Diego Oasis will host the event […]
College Avenue Center receives grant from Seniors Community Foundation
By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–The San Diego Seniors Community Foundation has awarded the Jewish Family Service College Avenue Center $10,000 as part of the foundation’s Empower San Diego Senior Center grant program. College Avenue Center, along with 10 other local senior centers and nonprofits, received the grants to help implement the foundation’s “San Diego […]
San Diego Oasis to host inaugural fundraiser Grossmont Center
By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–Local nonprofit San Diego Oasis will host its inaugural “Team on a Trek” fundraiser on July 28 at Grossmont Center in La Mesa. During the 4 to 7 p.m. event, teams of two to six individuals will participate in a series of fun challenges at various stations throughout Grossmont Center, […]
San Diego Oasis receives $500,000 gift from Bridge Club
By Gina Yarbrough San Diego, CA–San Diego Oasis, a local nonprofit organization whose mission is to change the way people experience aging, received a $500,000 gift from the Bridge Club of North County. The club’s donation will help fund San Diego Oasis’ new Rancho Bernardo center, The Game Room, which is the future home of […]
Oceanside selects 2023 Senior Volunteer of the Year
By SDCN Editor Oceanside, CA–The City of Oceanside announced that Peter Cruz was selected as Oceanside’s 2023 Senior Volunteer of the Year. The award was announced on January 19 at a luncheon at Oceanside’s Country Club Senior Center, where Cruz was presented with a plaque by Oceanside Mayor Esther Sanchez. The mayor also proclaimed “Peter Cruz Day” […]
San Diego Oasis kicks off New Year with fitness for older adults
By SDCN San Diego, CA–As the holiday season comes to a close, many older adults are now preparing for their resolutions, intentions, and goals for the new year. From learning new hobbies to eliminating bad habits, New Year’s resolutions can help start the year off right. To jump-start health and fitness goals in 2023, San […]
How can seniors stay cool this summer? Five tips to help beat the heat
By Tim Ray, East County Service Center Director, Meals on Wheels San Diego County August is Summer Sun Safety Month—and we’re talking about more than just sunscreen (though it’s important!). The San Diego region is known for its temperate climate, but to locals who have long since acclimated to the weather here, the summer heat can still be brutal. This is especially true for our aging population. Our body’s […]
Community Congregational Development Corporation receives $6 million donation for South Bay seniors
By SDCN Staff Chula Vista, CA–Community Congregational Development Corporation has reached a $6 million grant milestone in pursuit of its mission to serve and support the physical, social, psychological, and spiritual health and well-being of older adults. Community Congregational Development Corporation, which has primarily carried out its charitable endeavors across the South Bay and especially […]
San Diego Seniors Community Foundation launches countywide center master plan
San Diego, CA–San Diego Seniors Community Foundation introduced its “San Diego Master Plan for Senior Centers,” a large-scale countywide plan to bring modern, sophisticated senior centers to every San Diego community. The announcement, made May 26 alongside San Diego County Board of Supervisors Vice Chair Nora Vargas and San Diego City Councilmember Chris Cate, was […]
Oceanside Public Library to host art classes for older adults
By SDCN Editor Oceanside, CA–The Oceanside Public Library is hosting a series of three free art-making classes for older adults in June. In this series of workshops, taught by expert Diania Caudell and assisted by teaching artist Linda Kallas, participants will learn about the art of Luiseno basket weaving and will create a Cherokee single-wall […]
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