Weekly Lessons & Information Packets include descriptions and logistics about the upcoming Tours and Topics that are emailed and posted on this website at the beginning of each week.
Click on the titles below in blue font to view, download, and/or print the Weekly Lessons & Information Packets of past or upcoming tours.
Retirement Living: Rediscovering San Diego (RSD)
Donna Eckstein, PhD
Course Overview & Zoom Essentials
Overview by Donna Eckstein, PhD
Thursday (Feb. 3) & Tuesday (Feb. 8)
9:30 – 11:00 AM
Overview of Donna's Courses (PowerPoint)
Click on the recording:
Gourmet M. Chocolates' Owners (16.05)
Click Exploration, Education, & Enjoyment - Free & 1/2 Price Museums in Balboa Park & Beyond!
Tips for Scanning and Sharing Photos
RSD - January 18 (Tu), 20 (Th), & 21 (Fri), 2022
Presentations by Mike McMahon
Beyond The Boundaries:
Photographs by Norman Seeff
Presentation by Kevin Linde
Manager of Adult & Digital Engagement;
Museum of Photographic Arts (MOPA) - Balboa Park
Jan. 11 (Tu) & Jan. 13 (Th), 2021
Celebrity Photos & Movies
(RSD Student Applications)
Photos that evoke memories and/or
the magic of creative expressions.
Introductory & Historical Overview - Jan. 4, 2022 (Tu)
Explorations of India & The Taj Mahal Today - Jan. 6, 2022 (Th)
2021 RSD Holiday Photos & San Diego Holiday Lights
December 24, 2021
Google Photo – Organizing & Sharing
Practical Applications: Sharing Holiday Photos
Presentation by Mike McMahon
Dec.14 (Tu) & Dec. 16 (Th), 2021
La Mesa Holiday in the Village
Dec. 7 (Tu): Historical Overview
Presentation by Donna Eckstein
Dec. 9 (Th): La Mesa’s 2021 Holiday in the Village
Presentation by Beverly Horton
San Diego Floral Association (SDFA)
Presentations by Laurie Lee, Lee Somerville, and SDFA Volunteers
>Nov.30 (Tu) – Holiday ‘Tastes & Treats’
Easy Floral Craft Projects & Tasty Treats for the Holiday Season
>Dec. 2 (Th) - SDFA’s Festival of Trees
The Origin of SDFA’s Festivals of Trees
Google Photos - Organizing
Presentations by Mike McMahon
Nov. 16 & 18, 2021
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Presentation by Marc and Nikki
Tour guides from NASA
Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2021
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2021 - Veteran’s Day - No Class
Our thanks to each of our veterans!
Presentation by Franco Calavaro
Nov. 2 (Tu): The History of Rome
Nov. 4 (Th): Rome Today
Aaron Siskind: Mid Century Modern
Oct. 26 (Tu) & Oct. 28 (Th)*, 2021
Presentation by Kevin Linde,
Manager of Adult & Digital Engagement|
Museum of Photographic Arts - Balboa Park
The AC/DC of Electric Cars
Presentation by Tom Hay Bauer
Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021
Click on Your Choice of these PowerPoints:
1. AC/DC of Electric Cars (Handout w/ lines for notes)
2. AC/DC of Electric Cars (Small Slides - 2 slides per pg)
3. AC/DC of Electric Cars (Big Slides - Class presentation)
Energy Efficient and Cost Saving Tips
Presentation by Eric Christensen
Thursday – Oct. 14, 2021
Singing Hills Memorial Park - Part 2
Presentation by
Elizabeth Schwarz, Family Service Advisor
Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021
Symphony of Color - Part 2
Presentation by Chia-Hui Shin
Modern & Contemporary Art
Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021
Presentation by Chia-Hui Shin - Part 1
>Sept. 29 (Tu) - Pt 1:
The Use of Color: Ancient to Modern Art
>Oct. 7 (Th) - Pt 2:
The Importance & Symphony of Color: Modern & Contemporary Art
Presentation by Mike McMahon - Part 2
>Sept. 30 (Th) - Pt 2:
Follow-up & Applications
Retirement Living: Rediscovering San Diego (RSD)
Donna Eckstein, PhD
Safe Computing
Presentation by Mike McMahon - Part 1
Tuesday, Sept. 21: Introduction & Review
Singing Hills Memorial Park
Presentation by Syltoya Sterling - Part 1
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3. Go to the symbols in the upper right hand corner.
a. To print, click on the printer symbol.
b. To download, click on the downward arrow symbol.
Retirement Living: Rediscovering San Diego (RSD)
Donna Eckstein, PhD
Transportation & Technology Options
Presentation by Tom Hay Bauer
Tuesday (Sept. 14)
1. AARP Smart Driver Education (PowerPoint - 1 Slide per pg.)
2. AARP Smart Driver Education (PowerPoint - 6 Slides per pg.)
3. AARP Smart Driver Education (PowerPoint - Handout with Sidelines for Notes)
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Presentation by Mike Boyle
Thursday (Sept. 16)
1. Outline of Presentation
2. PowerPoint Presentation
Retirement Living: Rediscovering San Diego (RSD)
Donna Eckstein, PhD
Course Overview & Zoom Essentials
Overview by Donna Eckstein, PhD
Tuesday (Sept. 7) & Thursday (Sept. 9)
9:00 – 10:30 AM
Donna's Online Class Descriptions;
Overview of Donna's Courses (PowerPoint)