The Oasis Institute

05/11/2026

Did you know? Many chronic conditions once thought to be a natural part of aging can be prevented or managed through healthy habits like regular checkups, good nutrition, and physical activity.

At Oasis, we champion these foundational aspects of healthy aging through classes and programs focused on exercise, nutrition, and brain health. Join us this month — and throughout the year — to support your health, stay engaged, and connect with a community of like-minded adults. View our centers and classes at oasisnet.org

05/08/2026

Rockwood School District celebrated its Oasis volunteers with a special Italian food-themed appreciation luncheon, honoring the dedication of nearly 50 volunteers who support students throughout the district.

A special congratulations goes to Dr. Stefanie Steffan, Coordinator of Elementary Literacy, who reached an incredible milestone of 15 years of service as an Oasis Tutoring Facilitator with Rockwood!

The event also recognized tutoring milestones achieved by volunteers whose continued commitment makes a lasting impact on student learning and literacy growth.

We’re also grateful to everyone who joined us at the Northwest and Hillsboro appreciation luncheons as we celebrated the many volunteers helping students thrive across our Missouri communities. Thank you to all of our Oasis tutors and partners for your time, compassion, and dedication to lifelong learning and student success!

04/24/2026

We know it’s not always easy to fit something new into your schedule. Between daily tasks, appointments, travel, and everything else going on, finding time to follow your interests can be a challenge.

That’s why we’re proud to offer live virtual classes you can join from anywhere!
Browse our entire lineup at store.oasiseverywhere.org

04/16/2026

This National Volunteer Week, we’re celebrating the incredible individuals who help make our work possible. 💙

Our volunteers are the heart of everything we do—sharing their time, talents, and passion to help older adults stay active, engaged, and connected through programs, classes, and tutoring opportunities.

Thank you for the countless ways you inspire learning, build community, and make a lasting impact every single day!

04/07/2026

Oasis is proud to be partnering with Waltz, a company that provides human-to-human tech support services. In addition to our Oasis tech classes, we’re happy to share Waltz as an extra tech support resource. We’ve partnered with Waltz for several years to provide tech literacy content, and we trust them as a terrific resource to help with your tech needs. Waltz is offering a 60-day free trial to Oasis participants before you need to commit to a membership. You can try Waltz for FREE by calling (844) 629-2589.

We invite you to learn more about Waltz by watching the video below!

Learn more about Waltz's human-to-human tech support service for older adults.

03/20/2026

Happiness grows when it’s shared. 💛

This International Day of Happiness, we’re celebrating the joy of connection, learning, and community. From trying a new class to meeting new friends—every moment counts.

Here’s to finding happiness in every stage of life.

03/11/2026

During AmeriCorps Week, we recognize the impact of national service and the volunteers who strengthen communities across the country.

Oasis is proud to be an AmeriCorps Seniors grantee, receiving support through the RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program). Through this partnership, dedicated volunteers help power our Oasis Intergenerational Tutoring program, working one-on-one with students.

By sharing their time, patience, and life experience, these volunteers help young learners grow while making a meaningful difference in their community.

03/10/2026

During our most recent tutor enrichment session, volunteers explored how writing can spark creativity and strengthen connections with their students. The session introduced the My Journal tool along with engaging storytelling activities that help students express themselves and build confidence in their voices.

A huge thank you to Tammy Rhomberg for giving us inspiring and creative ideas for our tutors to use in their sessions!

Be sure to join us for our final First Friday Tutor Enrichment Session on April 3—we’d love to see you there!

Register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSevz0pEtWNzu6MFAhtu730RmXdi7sMUUk9LvjXU9dk7z0XS7A/viewform

03/02/2026

We had a wonderful time sharing ideas during our recent Clayton/Ladue tutor meeting! Thank you to everyone who joined us for this inspirational session.

02/26/2026

Congratulations to our Oasis Albuquerque board member, William Itoh, on receiving an Alumni Award from the University of New Mexico!

We are proud to have his guidance and expertise supporting our mission. Please join us in celebrating this well-earned honor.

Awards week! Congrats to the 2026 UNM Alumni Award recipients! Join us in celebrating these exceptional Lobo leaders at the UNM Alumni Awards Dinner, presented by Parnall Law, Feb. 26 at Sandia Golf Club.
UNMAlumni.com/Awards meet the honorees.
Sunnie Clahchischiligi KPRC2 Anthony Yanez Laura Gonzalez Bosc