Have Intellectual Fun this Summer
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at SDSU
|  The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at SDSU (OLLI) offers members a fascinating array of courses, lectures, book clubs, workshops, special events, and day-trip Edventures every semester. Summer fun includes Woodworking (Make a Shaker Table) and Shakespeare’s The Tempest at The Old Globe. See the complete summer schedule here: neverstoplearning.net/osher
| Celebrate the Timeless Poem, "Casey at the Bat"
San Diego Oasis, Grossmont Center
| Class #543: Casey at the Bat - Live Performance and Celebration
When: Tuesday, June 6, 11:00 - 12:00pm
Where: San Diego Oasis Lifelong Learning Center
5500 Grossmont Center Drive, Suite 325
Cost: $10.00
 This year, the timeless poem, "Casey at the Bat" turns 130 years old! Join San Diego Oasis for a celebration of this timeless poem led by well-known author and comedian Steve Tarde. Steve has guaranteed you’ll see a home run performance. And just like at the ball game, popcorn will be served to those in attendance. Poem written in 1888 by Ernest Lawrence Thayer. Register at https://www.oasisnet.org/San-Diego-CA/Classes.
| Now Playing: Summer Movies at Parks!
|  The 2018 season of Summer Movies in the Park kicks off at the Waterfront Park on May 25 and runs through late October. The annual event is bigger and better than ever with 151 screenings at dozens of parks across the county. All screenings are free and open to the public. Movies are rated G through PG-13. New movies for 2018 include “Star Wars: The Last Jedi,” “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle,” “Ferdinand,” “Black Panther” and more. More information & schedule:
www.countynewscenter.com/now-playing-summer-movies-at-parks/
| Healthier Living with Chronic Conditions
HHSA & Live Well San Diego
|  An evidence-based self-management program originally developed at Stanford University, now managed by the Self-Management Resource Center, this program is designed for people with chronic conditions as well as their family members and caregivers. The program consists of a free workshop that meets once a week for 2 ½ hours per week for six weeks, led by two trained peer educators, who may also have a chronic condition.
Topics include:
- Techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, pain and isolation
- Appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility, and endurance
- Appropriate use of medications
- Communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professionals
- Nutrition Decision making
- How to evaluate new treatments
Click here for the current schedule. For more information, call 858-495-5500.
| Alzheimer's Dementia Prevention Informational Event
UCSD School of Medicine &
Shiley-Marcos Alzheimer's Disease Research Center
|  Dr. Douglas Galasko, an expert neurologist in the field of Alzheimer’s, will share his knowledge about what we know and don’t know regarding the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease. He will discuss interventions and clinical trials aimed at prevention which are being conducted at UCSD. This talk should be of special interest to people who are 60 or older, particularly those who have a family history of dementia.
When: Saturday, June 2, 10:00 - 11:30am
Where: Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute
9452 Medical Center Drive, Main Auditorium
La Jolla, CA 92037
Contact: Nana Kori at 858-246-3279 or at nkori@ucsd.edu to reserve your spot!
| RESDC Events
| And of course, don't forget about all the upcoming fantastic RESDC events!
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