Oasis classes a good way to keep active

From left, students Jean Corbus, Joan Kelly and Marilyn Godbee follow instructor Susan Cooper, right, as they move through a tai chi exercise at Tucson Oasis on East River Road. The next classes begin later this month and are offered three times a year.

Oasis classes a good way to keep active

Joan Kelly, left, and Marilyn Godbee move together in an Oasis tai chi class. Oasis is a nationwide program for those 50 and older that promotes successful aging through lifelong learning, healthy living and social engagement.

Oasis classes a good way to keep active

In addition to tai chi, practiced here by Jean Corbus, left, and Joan Kelly, Oasis offers courses in dancing, genealogy and technology.

Oasis classes a good way to keep active

Happy new year! Many of us welcome 2013 with anticipation and maybe even a resolution or two. How about resolving to keep the gray matter percolating by taking a class? For those 50 and older, Oasis might be just the ticket.

These folks are forever young

Student Tom Nunn and others high step through a line dancing class at Tucson Oasis. The class was held last Thursday at the Junior League on River Road.