Osher Special Events
Osher at SDSU Fall 2025 Kick Off and Course Preview
Date: Friday, September 5, 2025
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: 2nd floor, SDSU Extended Studies Center (ESC), 5701 Hardy Ave, San Diego, CA 92115
Parking and light refreshments will be provided!
Join us and get a glimpse of inspiring courses and forge lasting connections. Guests are welcome, please share this form with anyone interested in attending to let us know they plan to attend.
Global Campus and Osher staff will be available to answer questions and
assist with membership, registration, as well as payments!
All this in one convenient location!
Join or Die Documentary Screening
Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Grossmont Medical Center, 9001 Wakarusa St, La Mesa, CA 91942
Parking is free on-site
Please join Osher @ SDSU and the Center for Excellence in Aging and Longevity (CEAL) for this special screening. Join or Die is a thought-provoking documentary that explores the vital role of community involvement and civic engagement in sustaining a healthy democracy. Centered around the work of political scientist Robert Putnam—best known for his book Bowling Alone—the film examines the decline of social capital in America and its impact on political polarization, public trust, and individual well-being. Through compelling interviews, historical analysis, and personal stories, Join or Die makes a powerful case for reviving local clubs, organizations, and face-to-face connections as a means to strengthen both communities and democracy itself.
Aging Smart: Experts Share Everything You Need to Know
Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: TBD
Get the facts from top professionals in the senior care industry! This power-packed session covers senior living options, in-home caregiving, real estate, home medical equipment, estate planning, and reverse mortgages. Each expert will provide key takeaways to help you or a loved one plan with confidence.
Osher/CEAL Intergenerational Coffee
Dates: Thursday, October 30, 2025 and Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Location: 7801 Broadway Lemon Grove, CA 91945
Free Parking on site
Spill the Tea!: Caffeine, Conversations & Connections across Generations
Join us for a relaxed and engaging intergenerational coffee meet-up hosted by SDSU Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and the SDSU Center for Excellence in Aging & Longevity. This gathering brings together lifelong learners and students to share stories, build connections, and explore perspectives across generations over a cup of coffee.
USS Midway Tour
Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Time: 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Location: 910 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
Parking is available on the pier where the USS Midway is docked. The lot is owned by the Port of San Diego and managed by Ace Parking. No reservations are needed—just pay upon entry.
Join us for a guided tour of the USS Midway Museum! This special event is free for Osher members—no admission fee is required.
While this event is free to attend, we are a non-profit supporting non-profits and highly encourage attendees to consider making an optional donation to Osher @ SDSU. Any contributions are appreciated and help support our mission of providing educational opportunities to the greater San Diego community.
Marston House Tour
Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: 3525 Seventh Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
Join us for a guided tour of the historic Marston House in Balboa Park, where you’ll explore the beautiful Arts and Crafts-style home and gardens while learning about San Diego’s architectural and civic history. The tour will take place at the Marston House Museum, and the cost is $15 per person, payable at the door (cash preferred). Parking follows standard Balboa Park rules.