REDISCOVERING SAN DIEGO - Discover, explore, learn about, and experience San Diego and other areas. Meet with the instructor, guest presenters, and classmates for weekly lessons and presentations on Zoom (9:30 AM - 1:00 PM) beginning Tuesday, September 3. Information about upcoming classes and local events is posted on the course website and emailed weekly. For more information, contact the instructor Donna Eckstein, Ph.D. (deckstei@sdccd.edu). Welcome!
Retirement Living: Rediscover San Diego & Beyond
Donna Eckstein, PhD
9:30 AM to 12:00 (Zoom Class Meetings)
10:00 AM to 12:30 PM (Onsite Class Tours)
2024 Fall Semester
The Comic-Con Museum in San Diego
2131 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA 92101
Tuesday, January 14, 2025 - Onsite Tour
Thursday, January 16, 2025 - Historical Overview
Sign-In at 9:45 AM - Onsite Self-Guided Tour
FREE Tuesday! - Normally $18 for seniors (ages 65+)
>This Week
Tu: Comic Con Museum - Balboa PK-Onsite (Sign-In @ 9:45) FREE
Th: Comic Con International; Historical Overview - (9:30-12:00) ZOOM
>Next Week
Tu: End of Class Review (Photos & Stories) (9:30-12:00) ZOOM
Th: End of Class Celebration – TBA (10:00-12:30) Onsite
>Announcements
The pre-registration for the 2025 Spring Semester is in progress.
--To enroll in a class: Click myportal.sdccd.edu. Or call 619-388-4500.
>Class Descriptions: See below & attached for my 2025 Spring Class Descriptions.
>Calendar: See attached and/or click Drafts 1.6.25 (Fall Calendar).
>RSD Website: Click RSDDonna.org.
Let me know if you have questions.
Donna Eckstein, PhD
Faculty, Emeritus/OA Program
San Diego College of Continuing Education (SDCCE)
RSDDonna@gmail.com
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2025 Spring Classes for Donna Eckstein, PhD
To register: Click myportal.sdccd.edu. - Or call 619-388-4500.
You will need your Student ID # & Password & Class # (CRN)
For more info, click Registration Tutorial for Returning Students
Mindful Practices for Healthy Living (Health Ed/OA - HEAL 525)
Establish healthy behaviors that improve your quality of living and enjoyment of life. Learn at your own pace based on your interests and needs. Interact with weekly class meetings on Zoom. Virtual hours for individual follow-up will be announced.
-Monday: 10 AM-12:30 PM (Zoom & Individual Online Meeting Options)
“ONLINE SYNC” (Fully Online content; learn at your own pace; weekly Zoom mtgs-optional); CRN 85900
Rediscover San Diego & Beyond (Retirement Living - PASV 531)
Discover, explore, and learn about San Diego & Beyond with guest presentations, onsite tours, weekly lessons, and class discussions focused on an introductory and historical overview of weekly tours/topics. Interact with weekly class meetings on Zoom. Onsite classes meet twice monthly. “Part Time (PT) Online & Onsite”
-Tuesday: 9:30-12:00 (Zoom); 10:00-12:30 (Onsite); CRN 85896
Create a Healthy Life Balance (Life Enrichment, PASV 532)
Maintaining good health is a balancing act. Examine the need for balance and integration with caring for self and others through six dimensions of life (physical, mental, social, emotional, spiritual, and financial) that support independent, positive, and purposeful life enrichment. Learn at your own pace. Join weekly class meetings and interactions on Zoom. Virtual hours for individual follow-up will be announced.
-Wednesday: 1:00–3:30 PM (Zoom & Individual Online Mtg. Options)
“ONLINE SYNC” (Fully Online content; learn at your own pace and interest; weekly Zoom mtgs. optional); CRN 85901
Rediscover San Diego & Beyond (Retirement Living - PASV 531)
Discover, explore, and learn about San Diego & Beyond with guest presentations, onsite tours, weekly lessons, and class discussions focused on an introductory and historical overview of weekly tours/topics. Interact with weekly class meetings on Zoom. Onsite classes meet twice monthly. “Part Time (PT) Online & Onsite”
-Thursday: 9:30-12:00 (Zoom); 10:00-12:30 (Onsite); CRN 85898
Our Stories/Our Lives (Effective Communication; SPEE 520)
Create and share stories about your life, someone you know, or topics of interest. Explore creative storytelling tools and tips focused on life stories. Learn at your own pace based on your interests and needs. Interact with weekly class meetings on Zoom. Virtual hours for individual follow-up will be announced. CRN 85899
-Friday: 1:00 PM–3:30 PM (Zoom & Individual Online Mtg. Options)
“ONLINE SYNC” (Fully Online course content; weekly Zoom meetings optional)
RSD Weekly Email
January 7, 2025
Weekly Tours & Topics Are Listed Below
Welcome back to our RSD Classes! I hope you enjoyed the holidays and our Winter Break.
>This Week
Tu: New Year Family & Cultural Traditions-Globally (9:30-12:00 Zoom)
Th: California Great Outdoors; Tyler Roosden, President of San Diego Chapter (Guest Presentation 10:00-11:30; Zoom)
California Great Outdoors (CGO)is an outdoor recreation/ adventure/ social group for "LGBTQIA+ folx and Allies."
CGO is an incorporated, non-profit, all-volunteer organization, making Great Outdoors one of the largest LGBTQIA+ outdoor recreation organization in the western United States. Our organization provides leadership training for aspiring hike/ overnight trip leaders and has been operating continuously since the organization’s founding in 1977. Click on Info Packet. (More to come from Tyler on Thursday.)
>Next Week
Tu: Comic Con Museum - Balboa PK-Free Tuesday - Onsite (9:45-11:15)
(After hearing how many of you are interested in this onsite tour, I'll update the calendar so it is consistent with this!)
Th: Comic Con International (9:30-12:00 Zoom)
>Announcements
>The pre-registration for the 2025 Spring Semester has started. Thank you to those of you who have already registered.
--To enroll in a class: Click myportal.sdccd.edu. Or call 619-388-4500.
>Class Descriptions: See below & attached for my 2025 Spring Class Descriptions.
>Calendar: See attached and/or click Drafts 1.7.25 (Fall Calendar).
>RSD Website: Click RSDDonna.org.
See you this Tuesday & Thursday via Zoom.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Donna
Donna Eckstein, PhD
Faculty, Emeritus/OA Program
San Diego College of Continuing Education (SDCCE)
Email: RSDDonna@gmail.com
RSD Classes Resume:
Tuesday, Jan. 7 & Thursday, Jan. 9
9:30 to 12 Noon (Zoom)
Hi Everyone,
I hope that each of you are enjoying our December/Winter Break. I just returned from Oregon where there was some rain every day. It was especially nice today being able to enjoy a walk under our blue skies in celebration of New Year’s Day!
>This Thursday – No Classes
>Announcements
The pre-registration for the 2025 spring semester has started. Thank you, again, to those of you who have already registered! For more information, see attached or call 619-388-4500 next week.
>Class Descriptions: See below and attached for a listing of my 2025 Spring Class Descriptions.
>Calendar: See attached and/or click Drafts 1.1.25 (Fall Calendar).
>RSD Website: Click RSDDonna.org.
Happy New Year. See you next week!
Let me know if you have any questions.
Donna
Donna Eckstein, PhD
Faculty, Emeritus/OA Program
San Diego College of Continuing Education (SDCCE)
Email: RSDDonna@gmail.com
December/Winter Break
Dec. 20, 2024 to Jan. 6, 2025
Hi Everyone,
Welcome to the December Break (Dec. 20-Jan. 6) for SDCCE and Rediscover San Diego & Beyond. Our RSD classes will return the week of Jan. 6, 2025.
>This Week & Next Week – No Classes
I thought you might find the video below interesting in terms of how other cultures and countries celebrate the holidays from Dec. 26-Jan.1.
View: What Is Kwanzaa? | How is Kwanzaa celebrated? (9:07)
“Each day of Kwanzaa is tied to one of the holiday's seven principles: unity (umoja), self-determination (kujichagulia), collective work and responsibility (ujima), cooperative economics (ujamaa), purpose (nia), creativity (kuumba), and faith (imani).” Source: Kwanzaa | History, Traditions, Dates, Symbols, & Facts - Britannica
>Announcements:
The pre-registration for the 2025 spring semester has started. Thank you to those of you who have already registered!
>Calendar: See attached and/or click Drafts 1.1.25 (Fall Calendar).
>RSD Website: Click RSDDonna.org.
Happy and Shared Holidays! Let me know if you have any questions.
Donna
Donna Eckstein, PhD
Faculty, Emeritus/OA Program
San Diego College ofntinuing Education (SDCCE)
Email: RSDDonna@gmail.com
Favorite 2025 San Diego Holiday Lights
The Old Globe Yesterday & Today
Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024
9:30-Noon (Zoom)
Behind the Scenes of The Old Globe (4:03)
The Revitalized Botanical Garden
Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024
Onsite ($7); 10:00-12:30
Tuesday
Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas!(8 min)
The Grinch’s Power Points
Behind the Scenes of The Old Globe (4:03)
Behind the Scenes of The Grinch (3:21)
Thursday
Behind the Scenes of The Old Globe (4:03)
Behind the Scenes of The Grinch (3:21)
Balboa Park Botanical Garden Building | Walking Tour POV | San Diego 4K (8:23)
Announcements
There are no classes during our December Break from Friday, Dec. 10 to Monday, January 6.
RSD classes begin Tuesday, January 7, 2025.
The 2025 spring semester registration started. See attached for a description of my classes and the course numbers. Thanks to each of you who have registered!
>Info Packets: Click RSD Website & the tab for Tours & Topics.
Or click The Info Packet
>Calendar: See attached and/or click Drafts 12.10.24 (Fall Calendar).
>RSD Website: Click RSDDonna.org.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Donna
Donna Eckstein, PhD
Faculty, Emeritus/OA Program
San Diego College of Continuing Education (SDCCE)
Email: RSDDonna@gmail.com
Coronado & San Diego December Holidays
Download: RSD Tips-Sharing Holiday Health & Happiness
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
9:30-Noon (Zoom)
Thursday's Guest Presenters:
Yolanda Marie Franklin,
Director, Black Nativity-A Gospel Musical *
> Dr. Esther Anthony Thomas,
President of the Award-Winning Black Storytellers of San Diego &
SDCCE Mid-City Campus Student Services Staff *
Thursday, December 12, 2024
9:30-Noon (Zoom)
* For more information, see Appendix 1, 2, & 3.
Download: Gospel & Popular Holiday Sing Along
Mike McMahon
Tech Help, Support, & Popular Gift Ideas
Sebastien Duppont
Welcome to Week 14 of Rediscover San Diego & Beyond.
>This Week
Tu & Th: SlideshowMethods with Mike McMahon (Starts at 10:00 AM)
Th: Tech Help, Support, & Popular Gift Ideas with Sebastien Duppont (Starts at 11:00 AM)
>Announcements
The pre-registration for the 2025 spring semester has started. See attached for more information on Donna's classes.
There have been some technical problems. Keep trying!
REGISTRATION & CLASS ENROLLMENT
Click myportal.sdccd.edu
You need your Student ID, Password, & Class Number.
Returning Students*
Read: Registration Tutorial for Returning Students
RSD-Tu Spring Class Number (CRN 85896)
RSD-Th Spring Class Number (CRN 85898)
>Info Packets: Click RSD Website & the tab for Tours & Topics.
(Scroll down to click on this week’s Information Packets.)
>Calendar: See attached and/or click Drafts 12.4.24 (Fall Calendar).
>RSD Website: Click RSDDonna.org.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Donna
Donna Eckstein, PhD
Contract Faculty, Emeritus/OA Program
San Diego College of Continuing Education (SDCCE)
Email: RSDDonna@gmail.com
Photo Gift Ideas
With Mike McMahon
Tuesday, November 18, 2024
9:30-Noon (Zoom)
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Thursday, November 21, 2024
10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Sign-in at 9:45!
Penguin Feeding Presentation: 10:00AM Daily
Self-Guided Onsite Tour ($14)
Welcome to Week 12 of Rediscover San Diego & Beyond.
>This Week
Tu: Photo Gift Ideas & QR Codes with Mike McMahon (Zoom)
Th: Birch Aquarium (Onsite)
Click Photo Gift Ideas & Birch Aquarium for Information Packets
>Next Week - Thanksgiving Break – No Classes
>Two Weeks
Tu: Organizing Photos with Mike McMahon
Th: Create a Slideshow with Mike McMahon
>Info Packets: Click RSD Website & the tab for Tours & Topics.
(Scroll down to click on this week’s Information Packets.)
>Calendar: See attached and/or click Drafts 11.9.24 (Fall Calendar).
>RSD Website:
Click RSDDonna.org.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Donna
Donna Eckstein, PhD
Faculty, Emeritus/OA Program
San Diego College of Continuing Education (SDCCE)
RSDDonna@gmail.com
Native American Heritage Month Resources
Contact List for Guest Presenters
Hi everyone,
Our presenters last week were so inspirational. I appreciate their generosity and willingness to speak to us via Zoom.
I enjoyed seeing their work in Old Town and the Gaslamp District. So much talent...and commitment to their Native American roots and legacy!
Here's the contact information for Nick and Martha from Tuesday's presentation on Kumeyaay Native American Indians as well as Ruben from Thursday's presentation on Apache Native American Indians. Let them know if you would like to be added to their contact list in terms of future presentations.
Native American Heritage Month-Kumeyaay History:
Ana Gloria "Martha" Rodriguez, Owner
Website: Kosay Kumeyaay Market (Old Town)
Email: kumeyaaymarket@gmail.com
&
Nick Smith, Kumeyaay Tribal Member
Email: Nicholascalsmith@gmail.com
Native American Heritage Month Resources:
Ruben Chato, Native American Indian
Actor, Artist, Writer, & Storyteller
Website: https://www.chato.com
Email: ArtistChato@gmail.com
&
The EC Gallery’s Exhibit on Native Americans
Ruth-Ann Thorn, Owner of EC Gallery
A tribal member of the Rincon Band of Luiseno Indians.
Email: ECGalleries@gmail.com
Note: Ruben's artwork is no longer on display; however,
there is beautiful artwork in the gallery from other artists
focused on Native American Heritage Month from other artists!
A special thanks to Martha, Nick, and Ruben for their presentations.
Thanks to Ruth-Ann Thorn for referring me to Ruben as well.
Native American Heritage Month Resources
Guest Presentation:
Ruben Chato, Native American Indian
Actor, Artist, Writer, & Storyteller
View Photos:
The EC Gallery's Exhibit on Native American Indians
Thursday, November 14, 2024 - 9:30 AM to 12 Noon
Native American Hertiage Resource Fair
San Diego Mesa College
Thursday, November 21, 2024 -11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
(The RSD class is scheduled to go to the Birch Acquarium.)
Hi Everyone,
We have an excellent guest presenter for today's class, Ruben Chato, who is a Native American Indian Actor, Artist, Writer, and Storyteller. I've been especially impressed with talking with him about his presentation for our class.
In addition to his talent and experience, I was impressed by his commitment for sharing his knowledge and legacy with others. This has been true with each of our guest speakers (Martha, Nick, and Ruben) this week. I hope you can join us!
See attached to view updates made to this week's information packet. Or, click Tours & Topics and scroll down to this week's topic. I put a lot of work into these edits. This includes the contact information for this week's guest speakers. I hope you check it out.
For additional information, PBS Learning Media also features Native America.
Donna
Donna Eckstein, PhD
Faculty, Emeritus Program
San Diego College of Continuing Education
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
9:30-Noon (Zoom)
Cosmopolitan Hotel in Old Town/History
“These walls have a story to tell.”
Thursday, November 7, 2024
9:30-Noon (Zoom)
Welcome to Week 10 of Rediscover San Diego & Beyond.
>Photos: Click Photos & Recordings
>This Week
Tu: Birch Aquarium at Scripps (Zoom)
Watch: A Visit to Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography | La Jolla, CA (15min)
Th: The Cosmopolitan Hotel in Old Town (History & Class Photos; Zoom)
>Next Week
Tu: Veterans Museum at Balboa Park – Free (Onsite)
>Info Packets: Click RSD Website & the tab for Tours & Topics.
(Scroll down to click on this week’s Information Packets.)
>Calendar: See attached and/or click Drafts 11.14.24 (Fall Calendar).
>RSD Website: Click RSDDonna.org.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Donna
Donna Eckstein, PhD
Contract Faculty, Emeritus/OA Program
San Diego College of Continuing Education (SDCCE)
Email: RSDDonna@gmail.com
Presentation by Mike McMahon
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
9:30 AM to 12:00 PM (Zoom)
Saving and Sharing Your Photos
Presentation by Mike McMahon
Thursday, October 24, 2024
9:30 AM to 12:00 PM (Zoom)
Welcome to Week 8 of Rediscover San Diego & Beyond.
>This Week
Tu: Photo Scanning & Saving Photos with Mike McMahon (Zoom)
Th: How to Store & Share Photos with Mike McMahon (Zoom)
>Next Week
Tu: Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) – Historical Overview (Zoom)
Th: Día de Los Muertos-Alter Tours – Onsite (10:30-12:30)
>Upcoming Events
Any ideas on Day of the Dead, Halloween, or other upcoming events?
>Info Packets: Click RSD Website & the tab for Tours & Topics.
(Scroll down to click on this week’s Information Packets.)
>Calendar: See attached and/or click Drafts 10.14.24 (Fall Calendar).
>RSD Website: Click RSDDonna.org.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Donna
Donna Eckstein, PhD
Contract Faculty, Emeritus/OA Program
San Diego College of Continuing Education (SDCCE)
Email: RSDDonna@gmail.com
The League of Women Voters (LWV)
"The Pros & Cons of the Propositions"
Presentation by League of Women Voters
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
9:30 AM to 12:00 PM (Zoom)
San Diego Registrar of Voters
Presentation by Su Nguyen,
Trainer, San Diego Registrar of Voters
Thursday, October 17, 2024
9:30 AM to 12:00 PM (Zoom)
Welcome to Week 7 of Rediscover San Diego & Beyond.
>This Week
Tu: League of Women Voters: Ballot Recommendations with LWV (Zoom)
Th: Registrar of Voters with Su Nguyen, Trainer (Zoom)
>Next Week
Tu: Photo Scanning & Saving Photos with Mike McMahon (Zoom)
Th: How to Store & Share Photos with Mike McMahon (Zoom)
>Upcoming Events
October 27: Little Big Guests - SD Youth Symphony Halloween Concert-
Orchestras from SD Youth Symphony perform with Raul Prieto Ramirez at the organ
Any other ideas on Halloween or other upcoming events?
>Info Packets: Click RSD Website & the tab for Tours & Topics.
(Scroll down to click on this week’s Information Packets.)
>Calendar: See attached and/or click Drafts 10.14.24 (Fall Calendar).
>RSD Website: Click RSDDonna.org.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Donna
Donna Eckstein, PhD
Contract Faculty, Emeritus/OA Program
San Diego College of Continuing Education (SDCCE)
Email: RSDDonna@gmail.com
La Jolla Architecture
Onsite Docent-Led Tour by Carol Olten
October 7 (Tu), 2024
10:00 AM to 12:30 (Onsite)
10:00 – Announcements & Overview
10:15 – Introductions by Tour Guide Carol Olten
& La Jolla Historical Society Cottage Exhibit
12:30 - Class Ends
La Jolla Historical Overview
Village Memories: A Photo Essay on La Jolla’s Past
October 9 (Th), 2024
9:30 AM to 12:00 PM (Zoom)
Welcome to Week 6 of RSD & Beyond (Tu & Th).
>This Week
Tu: La Jolla Historical Society’s Architectural Tour (Onsite)
Th: La Jolla History: Inside La Jolla, 1887-1987 (Zoom)
>Next Week
Tu: League of Women Voters: Ballot Recommendations (Zoom)
Th: Registrar of Voters with Su Nguyen, Trainer (Zoom)
>Upcoming Events
October 27: Little Big Guests - SD Youth Symphony Halloween Concert
Orchestras from SD Youth Symphony perform with Raul Prieto Ramirez at the organ
Read: Hop the Trolley for a San Diego Taco Tour
(Let me know if you want to do this…)
>Info Packets: Click RSD Website & the tab for Tours & Topics.
(Scroll down to click on this week’s Information Packets.)
>Calendar: See attached and/or click Drafts 9.23.24 (Fall Calendar).
>RSD Website: Click RSDDonna.org.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Donna
Donna Eckstein, PhD
Contract Faculty, Emeritus/OA Program
San Diego College of Continuing Education (SDCCE)
Email: RSDDonna@gmail.com
Harvest Foods,
Global Harvest Celebrations & Oktoberfest
Oct. 3 (Th), 2024
9:30 AM– 12:30 PM (Zoom)
Hi everyone,
Please note I made revisions to the original info packets based on feedback from students.
Tu: Harvest Foods & Recipes (Revised)
Th: Global Harvest Celebrations & Oktoberfest (Revised)
As someone who grew up in Germany and classmate of RSD, I look forward to Christiane’s contributions to tomorrow’s Zoom meeting on the traditions and celebrations of Oktoberfest.
We will also hear from Teri about the Oktoberfest in El Cajon.
I hope you can join us for this interesting presentation.
Donna
Donna Eckstein, PhD
Contract Faculty, Emeritus/OA Program
San Diego College of Continuing Education (SDCCE)
Email: RSDDonna@gmail.com
Global Harvest Celebrations, & Oktoberfest
Oct. 1 (Tu) & Oct. 3 (Th), 2024
9:30 AM– 12:30 PM (Zoom)
Welcome to Week 5 of RSD & Beyond (Tu & Th).
>Follow-up
Click Photos. More photos from Tom to be posted. Thanks, Tom!
I’m checking to see if we can get a Zoom tour of their roasting room for their nuts.
>This Week
Tu: Harvest Foods & Recipes (Revised)
Th: Global Harvest Celebrations & Oktoberfest (Revised)
See below for links to Information Packets on the RSD website. *
>Next Week
Tu: La Jolla Historical Society’s Architectural Tour (Onsite)
Th: La Jolla History: Inside La Jolla, 1887-1987 (Zoom)
>Upcoming Events
Transit – Free Ride Day this Wednesday!
All aboard. Free Ride Day is on Wednesday, Oct. 2, and MTS is offering free rides all day across its Trolleys + buses — no PRONTO card needed. In the North County, rides will be free that day on all NCTD COASTER, SPRINTER, and BREEZE trains.
Read: Hop the Trolley for a San Diego Taco Tour
Click: La Mesa Oktoberfest: Oct. 4-6, 2024 (Fri-Sun)
>Info Packets: Click RSD Website & the tab for Tours & Topics.
(Scroll down to click on this week’s Information Packets.)
>Calendar: See attached and/or click Drafts 9.23.24 (Fall Calendar).
>RSD Website: Click RSDDonna.org.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Donna
Donna Eckstein, PhD
Contract Faculty, Emeritus/OA Program
San Diego College of Continuing Education (SDCCE)
Email: RSDDonna@gmail.com
Bates Nut Farm Tour/Talk
& 'Nuts for You' ($7)
Thursday, September 26, 2024
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Click: RSD Photos of Bates Farm.
Logistics
Parking: Free
Bates Nut Farm Shop
The shop is open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. You are welcome to explore their shop when you first arrieve.
Click on Shop Catalog to see a listing of items in their store. Their shop has a large variety of nuts, taffy, fudge, and chocolates (sugar & non-sugar). They also have a large variety of holiday decorations.
Talk and Tour of the Farm
Meet at the front of the Bates Nut Farm Store at 11:00 AM. They recommend you enjoy exploring their Farm Store and the Farmer's Daughter Boutique (next to the Farm Store).
I was told today that there will be a school group of children that will be leaving at 11:30 AM. Thus, we may be starting with the tractor ride out in the pumpkin patch after meeting at the front of the farm store.
In addition to enjoying their talk and tour of the farm and a tractor ride, we will each receive a snack bag of trail mix as well as a bag of food (corn?) to feed the animals. The animals are very friendly and used to being feed by visitors!
Class Picnic Lunch
Bring a sack lunch for yourself (and something to share?) for our picnic. I am bringing pumpkin bread, fresh tomatoes from Luciano's garden, and apple juice. Peni and Teri (and others) are bringing fruit salad. I hope you can join us for the talk, tour, and picnic.
Moose Creek Nursery (Optional)
On your way home, you may also enjoy checking out Moosa Creek Nursery which has Native Plants California for sustainable and wildlife landscapes. For more information, you can call them at 760-749-3216.
Enjoy the beauty of their farm and animals!
Rediscovering San Diego & Beyond
Donna Eckstein, PhD
Join via Zoom - Sept. 24 (Tu)
Onsite Talk & Tour - Sept. 26 (Th), 2024
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Welcome to Week 4 of RSD & Beyond (Tu & Th).
>Follow-up
Mercedes shared this article about road trips. Thanks, Mercedes!
Click https://theresandiego.com/17-road-trips-from-san-diego/
>This Week
Tu: Bates Nut Farm & Pumpkin Patch (Intro & History)
Th: Bates Nut Farm Tour/Talk & 'Nuts for You' Talk (Class Picnic) $7
Bring a sack lunch for yourself and something to share for our picnic. I am bringing homemade pumpkin bread or apple pie (by my neighbor). Let me know what you would like to bring!
I drove up Interstate 15 on Sunday to check it out. It is a good example of a local road trip - with a large variety of nuts as well as delicious goodies (sugar & non-sugar), animals, tractor rides, and pumpkins at the end. Enjoy the clean air & beauty of a farm!
Click on the Information Packet.
>Next Week
Tu: Harvest Foods
Th: Global Harvest Celebrations & Oktoberfest
Announcements & Updates
2024 Fall Registration & Enrollment
Fall Semester: Sept. 3, 2024 – January 25, 2025
Fall registration ends on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024
Rediscovering San Diego & Beyond
CRN 75142 (RSD-Tu) and/or CRN 75151 (RSD-Th)
9:30-12:30 (Zoom) or 10:00-1:00 (Onsite)
(Note: The RSD classes have reached their cap.
If wanting to enroll, send me an email to get an access code.)
Mindful Practices for Healthy Living (CRN 76378)
Online Web - Zoom Mtgs (Optional):
Mon and/or Wed 11 AM - 1 PM
Our Stories/Our Lives (CRN 75176).
Online Web - Zoom Class Mtgs (Optional):
Friday: 1:00-4:00 PM
Ongoing Events
Click San Diego Hop-on Hop-off Tours.
Info Packet
Click RSD Website & the tab for Tours & Topics. Scroll down to this week’s (which will be posted after class on Tuesday).
Calendar
See attached and/or click Drafts 9.23.24 (Fall Calendar).
RSD Website
Click RSDDonna.org.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Donna
Donna Eckstein, PhD
Contract Faculty, Emeritus/OA Program
San Diego College of Continuing Education (SDCCE)
Email: RSDDonna@gmail.com
Rediscovering San Diego & Beyond
Donna Eckstein, PhD
Join via Zoom - Sept. 15 (Tu) & Sept. 17 (Th), 2024
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Welcome to Week 3 of Rediscover San Diego & Beyond (Tu & Th).
>This Week
Th: Southern CA & CA Day Trips You Can Take by Train
>Next Week
Tu: Bates Nut Farm & Pumpkin Patch (History & Introduction)
Th: Bates Nut Farm Tour/Talk & 'Nuts for You' Talk (Class Picnic) $7
Announcements & Updates
2024 Fall Registration & Enrollment
Fall Semester: Sept. 3, 2024 – January 25, 2025
Fall registration ends on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024
Rediscovering San Diego & Beyond
CRN 75142 (RSD-Tu) and/or CRN 75151 (RSD-Th)
9:30-12:30 (Zoom) or 10:00-1:00 (Onsite)
(Note: The RSD classes have reached their cap.
If wanting to enroll, send me an email to get an access code.)
Mindful Practices for Healthy Living (CRN 76378)
Online Web - Zoom Mtgs (Optional):
Mon and/or Wed 11 AM-1 PM
Our Stories/Our Lives (CRN 75176).
Online Web - Zoom Class Mtgs (Optional):
Friday: 1:00-4:00 PM
Info Packet: Click RSD Website & the tab for Tours & Topics. Scroll down to this week’s (which will be posted after class on Tuesday).
Calendar: See attached and/or click Drafts 9.16.24 (Fall Calendar).
Thanks for all your suggestions. I will combine the two drafts into one draft based on your feedback.
RSD Website
Click RSDDonna.org.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Donna
Donna Eckstein, PhD
Contract Faculty, Emeritus/OA Program
San Diego Collage of Continuing Education (SDCCE)
Email: RSDDonna@gmail.com
Rediscovering San Diego & Beyond
Donna Eckstein, PhD
9:30 AM to 12:30 (Zoom); 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM (Onsite)
Join via Zoom
Sept. 10 (Tu) & Sept. 12 (Th), 2024
Hi everyone,
Welcome to Week 2 of Rediscover San Diego & Beyond (Tu & Th).
>This Week
Tu: Ireland History & Images; Photo Tips (Part 1)
Guest presenter: Mike McMahon
Th: Travel Photo Tips (Part 2)
Guest presenter: Mike McMahon
>Next Week*
*TBC based on your feedback.
Option 1: Enjoying & Exploring Southern CA & SD this Fall:
Tu: CA Fall Road Trips
Th: Rail Trips - So CA Day Trips You Can Take by Train
Option 2: Portland, Oregon & The Pacific Northwest
Th: Portland’s Japanese Gardens
>Announcements & Updates
Click: 2024 Fall Registration & Enrollment
Fall Semester: Sept. 3, 2024 – January 25, 2025
Fall registration ends on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024
Rediscover San Diego & Beyond
CRN 75142 (RSD-Tu) and/or
CRN 75151 (RSD-Th)
9:30-12:30 (Zoom) or 10:00-1:00 (Onsite)
(Note: The RSD classes have reached their cap.
If wanting to enroll, send me an email.)
Mindful Practices for Healthy Living
CRN 76378
Online Web - Zoom Mtgs (Optional):
Mon and/or Wed 11 AM-1 PM
Our Stories/Our Lives
CRN 75176
Online Web - Zoom Mtgs (Optional):
Friday: 1:00-4:00 PM
Info Packet: Click RSD Website & the tab for Tours & Topics. Scroll down to this week’s posting.
Calendar: Click Drafts 1 & 2 of 2024 Fall Calendar.
Thanks for all your suggestions. I will combine the two drafts into one draft based on your feedback.
RSD Website: Click RSDDonna.org.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Donna
Donna Eckstein, PhD
Contract Faculty, Emeritus/OA Program
San Diego College of Continuing Education (SDCCE)
Email: RSDDonna@gmail.com
Thursday, Sept. 5
Hi everyone,
We'ls will be taking an Interest Inventory together in class today.
>At 10:00 AM, we'll start by going over the draft of the calendar posted on the RSD website.
There are two drafts (to give us more choices with identifying your preferences. I'll replace these two drafts after getting your feedback.I'll explain in more detail when we are on Zoom. The print is small so you may want to print it out.
I'll read it and click on the links to Tours & Topics as we go through it
Click: 2024 RSD Calendar
>At 10:30 AM, we'll go over the Interest Inventory.
Click: 2024 Fall Topics & Tours-Part 1
>At 11:15.AM, we'll take a break.
I'm looking forward to your feedback!
Donna
Welcome to Rediscover San Diego
Congratulations on getting registered. You are off to a good start!
2024 Fall Session
Sept 3, 2024-Jan 25, 2025
Join using Zoom.
(Zoom access info emailed.)
If you have any questions or problems, contact
Donna Eckstein at 619-985-6140.
(Text or leave a message with your name & phone number.)
Hi everyone,
Welcome! I will be sharing information about my online course this Tuesday and Thursday. Many of you are returning students. Others are BRAND NEW. I look forward to meeting each of you!
I understand that there were some people who did not receive this email, so I am sending it out again. I made a few edits. This includes a description of our topics for next week as well as the attached calendar. Please note that the calendar is subject to change as I continue to assess your interest in these topics and presentations!
This Week
-Registration, Course/Calendar Review Overview, & Interest Inventory
I will start this Tuesday & Thursday by going over the course and the class website. I will use this first week to get your interest in topics and tours I have planned. Some of you will want to know more details of what is ahead; others only want to know the date, time, topic, & link to Zoom. I’ll add details based on your interests.
I visited the Pacific Northwest (Portland, Seattle, Victoria, and Vancouver) in June and look forward to sharing information, photos, and guest presenters that include the Pacific Northwest.
-Tuesday & Thursday: I’ll share the Calendar and RSD Website an overview of potential topics and tours, Fall registration, as well as a presentation and stories of my recent tour of the Pacific Northwest.
-Zoom: The above Zoom link is the same Zoom link that I have previously used for each of my classes. I encourage you to save it on your desktop or bookmark it for easy access. See attached for more information on Zoom.
Let me know if you have any questions. See you on Zoom!
Donna
Donna Eckstein, PhD
Instructor, Rediscover San Diego, SDCCE
RSDDonna@gmail.com (preferred class email)
Rev: 9.10.24
Let me know if you have any questions!
Donna Eckstein, PhD
Contract Facuty, Emeritus Program
San Diego College of Continuing Education (SDCCE)
619-985-6140
Preferred Class Email: RSDDonna@gmail.com