The Oasis Institute

If you can read this post, you're fortunate enough to have access to a digital device and internet. It's estimated that 1422 million Americans and 22 percent of those 65 and older don’t have access to a high-speed internet connection. Beginning TODAY, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is launching the $3.2 billion Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) program to help all Americans get online. EBB is part of the American Recovery Act and is designed to help people o...n the wrong side of the "digital divide". EBB provides a discount of up to $50 a month for high-speed internet service households that qualify and up to $75 a month for households on Native American tribal lands. You can help by spreading the word (literally) in your community! Learn how...https://connections.oasisnet.org/american-recovery-act-fun/

May is Older Americans Month! At Oasis our mission is to serve older adults and ensure you are living your best life because you deserve it! Life after retirement is a milestone to celebrate. You’ve worked hard to get here, and we’re excited to be a part of this next chapter, where you take on new purposeone that uses every skill you’ve acquired leading up to now. As an older adult, you are at the top of your game. You’ve had more experiences than any generation proceeding you and you’re building upon them through intellectually stimulating classes, exercise, education in healthy habits, and volunteer engagement through Oasis. YOUR past builds OUR future. Cheers to YOU! #OlderAmericansMonth #OasisEverywhere #LifelongLearning #OlderAdults #OasisInstitute

Get #creative with your online learning! We have live interactive art classes through #OasisEverywhere Zoom video. Taught by professional artists in a step-by-step format, these classes are fun and easy to follow. Plus, you walk away with your very own masterpiece! Check out "The Renaissance, A Global Phenomenon with Guided Artistic Instruction" taught by artist, Hugh Leeman. Register here: https://store.oasiseverywhere.org//the-renaissance-a-glob/ #lifelonglearning #virtuallearning #art #artwithelders

Join us on Zoom video through Oasis Everywhere for a live panel discussion by professionals who rose to the top despite the odds against them simply for being different. #oasiseverywhere #diversityandinclusion #virtuallearning LGBTQ Nation LGBTQ@Facebook SAGE

What if you could join live Zoom call with Peabody-award-winning journalist and NPR radio talk show host, Diane Rehm? ...You can! Oasis Everywhere Virtual Learning is thrilled to host a live interview with Diane Rehm on April 6! Diane will discuss her book, and upcoming documentary "When My Time Comes: Conversations About Whether Those Who Are Dying Should Have the Right to Determine When Life Should End" premiering on PBS Nine PBS on April 11. ... There will be a Q&A with Diane following the interview. All registrants receive a 20% coupon code to purchase the book online through Left Bank Books. This class is almost full. Reserve your spot today by registering here: https://store.oasiseverywhere.org/.../when-my-time-comes.../ #dianerehm #whenmytimecomes #oasiseverywhere #virtuallearning

We are OVER-THE-MOON excited to have Dr. Pablo Sobron of Impossible Sensing host a virtual class about his work deciphering and interpreting the data gathered by Perseverance’s sensors in real time for NASA. You do not want to miss this rare opportunity to hear the story of the Perseverance Rover Mission to Mars, first-hand from Dr. Sobron, who will be accepting questions throughout the presentation. Register here: https://store.oasiseverywhere.org//searching-for-life-on-/ #NASA #virtuallearning #oasiseverywhere #seniors #mars #perseverance #PerseveranceRover

Don't miss this class hosted by Missouri Botanical Garden's EarthWays Center happening tomorrow at 10 a.m.! Register at: https://store.oasiseverywhere.org//safe-and-healthy-energ/

Must watch TV! This documentary checks all of the boxes for a pandemic-ridden society. From age 1100...everyone is suffering and it's enlightening to be able to watch something to which we can ALL relate.

The #2020Census responses are due TOMORROW, Oct. 15. Your responses matter and can impact roads, schools and lots more in our communities. Be counted today at https://2020census.gov/. #Census2020 #Census

Use coupon code: SMPNA30 for 30% off of our featured virtual class: AGING IN GHANA Join Oasis Health Team Social Worker, and graduate of the Brown School of Social Work, Ebow Nketsiah to learn more about his experience growing up in Ghana and his insight on what life is like for the aging generations in his home country.... Register with your 30% code here: https://store.oasiseverywhere.org/product/aging-in-ghana/

30% OFF FLASH SALE ON VIRTUAL CLASS! Check out our featured Oasis Everywhere virtual class, Wake Up To Politics led by Gabe Fleisher author of Wake Up To Politics a daily political newsletter with about 50,000 subscribers, and host of an accompanying podcast produced by St. Louis Public Radio. He has covered national politics since 2011 and received coverage in the New York Times, Washington Post, Politico, and other news outlets. Gabe is a and a freshman at Georgetown Univer...sity in the class of 2024. Thursday, October 1, 11 a.m.12 p.m. CT, $9 Use code: WUTP30 for a 30% discount when registering here: https://store.oasiseverywhere.org/prod/wake-up-to-politics/

Use coupon code: SMPNA30 for 30% off of our featured virtual class: AGING IN GHANA Join Oasis Health Team Social Worker, and graduate of the Brown School of Social Work, Ebow Nketsiah to learn more about his experience growing up in Ghana and his insight on what life is like for the aging generations in his home country.... Register with your 30% code here: https://store.oasiseverywhere.org/product/aging-in-ghana/

Does your organization need tips it can use to help older adults stay socially connected and active in their communities during the pandemic? Join our partner @engAGEDCenter on 9/24 at 2:00 PM ET for the engAGED Social Isolation Virtual to learn about innovative social engagement best practices. Visit n4aconference.org/engagedsummit/ for more information.

Last chance to register! Click here: https://store.oasiseverywhere.org//behind-the-lens-the-li/

Our AmeriCorps Vista working with Oasis Tutoring, Bailey is honoring #911Day at Greenwood Cemetery. National service gives her the opportunity to give back and become an active member of her community and make a lasting impact. #PatriotDay Mission: St. Louis

Oasis Everywhere is adding new and interesting classes every day. Make sure to check out "Behind The Lens" for all of you photography enthusiasts! Dilip Vishwanat is a photojournalist, Getty Images freelance photographer and St. Louis Symphony Orchestra photographer. Scott Rovak is the St. Louis Cardinals and St. Louis Blues Team photographer. Register today!... Learn More: https://store.oasiseverywhere.org//behind-the-lens-the-li/

Join State Senator Jill Schupp and Tracy McCreery for the 6th Annual Care Fair. Our very own St. Louis Oasis and Oasis Institute President, Paul Weiss will serve as a featured panelist. You will have an opportunity to connect to FREE health services and resources. Join us tomorrow, August 26 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.!