OXYGEN

Retirement planning presented by United Teletech
2026-07-14 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Middletown, NJ, Middletown
Join us in person to discuss retirement planning and United Teletech options.

Salsa Lessons with Jessa Mckinnis
2026-07-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Dallas, TX (details in registration link)
Join us for a fun, energizing salsa dance session in a warm and welcoming environment!

Ready to add some rhythm to your day? Join OXYGEN DFW on Thursday, July 16 at 2:00 PM CDT in the 3 Bell Auditorium for a fun and energizing salsa dance session!

Whether you’re a beginner or looking to brush up on your skills, this session is open to everyone. No partner or previous experience is needed—just bring your enthusiasm and get ready to move. Come learn, connect, and enjoy an afternoon of music, movement, and fun!

Timeless Insights Podcast - Sapna Jain
2026-07-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
Timeless Insights: Life Lessons from Experienced Professionals

Sapna Jain – Vice President of Transformation in the Business Technology and Product Development (BTPD) business unit at AT&T Technology Services (ATS)
Sapna is a visionary leader with more than 20 years of experience driving enterprise-scale technology implementations that catalyze long-term, customer-centric business transformation. Passionate about harnessing technology to solve complex challenges, she leads the Transformation office dedicated to modernizing legacy IT systems, reducing complexity and associated costs. Her commitment to blending strategic insight with technological expertise continues to propel the business toward sustainable growth and operational excellence.
A recognized innovator, Sapna holds three patents and a Women of Color STEM Award for outstanding technical contributions. Several of her innovations have garnered significant recognition for AT&T, including a prestigious CIO Award.
Sapna earned her bachelor’s degree in computer science from Delhi University in India and an Executive MBA from Southern Methodist University, Dallas. She lives in Dallas with her husband, Puneet, and two children. She is a cofounder of Shiksha Sankalp, a nonprofit organization devoted to educating underprivileged kids. She enjoys music, traveling, thriller series, and nature walks.

We Meditate - Session 1: What Lies Within
2026-07-24 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Feel Good Friday is a monthly session series designed to bring participants together to meditate, learn, and build their practice one step at a time. Held on the last Friday of every month, each session provides an opportunity to deepen your meditative experience, strengthen your understanding, and continue growing in your personal wellness journey.

Participants will receive practical knowledge they can begin applying from day one. After each session, the presentation materials and recording will be shared so participants can revisit the content at their own pace.

Join us to learn the basics and experience the benefits of true meditation. This practice is simple and accessible—anyone can participate. You do not need to bring anything other than an open mind and a willing heart to experience a moment of stillness within.

The goal of Feel Good Friday is to provide meaningful tools and techniques that support physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Timeless Insights: Life Lessons from Experienced Professionals with Jwyanza Watt
2026-08-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
Event guest: Jwyanza Watt, VP Workplace Services

Our podcast series shares stories from AT&T professionals, and celebrates the wisdom, resilience, and accomplishments of an experienced workforce.
Each episode delves into the personal journeys of these seasoned experts, unveiling their unique career trajectories, the challenges they’ve overcome, and the wisdom they’ve garnered over the years. We delve into the vast knowledge reservoir that these professionals bring, their adaptability to change, and the mentorship they provide to younger generations.

Quantum Security: Preparing for the Post-Quantum Future
2026-08-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
Quantum computing is rapidly advancing—are you prepared? Join Brian Miles for an engaging discussion on Quantum Security and Post-Quantum Cryptography.

Topics will include:
Quantum Security
Post-quantum cryptography
Future Opportunities and Barriers

This session will provide practical insights into one of the most important security transformations of the next decade.

EAST Chapter Lunch and Learn with MongoDB: Why MongoDB Stands Out for AI Workloads
2026-08-19 09:30 - 11:30 | See Registration Link
This is a hybrid event in Middletown and virtually.

Agenda:

Introduction to MongoDB
Why the document model is perfectly suited for AI workloads
Example use cases
Q&A
Schema Design Reviews (Optional)

We Meditate Session 2: Left Channel - Power of Pure Desire
2026-08-21 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Feel Good Friday is a monthly meditation series held on the last Friday of each month. Each session offers a chance to come together, pause, reflect, and build your meditation practice step by step. You’ll gain simple tools you can begin using right away.

Come learn the basics and experience the power of true meditation. It’s simple, easy, and open to everyone—no need to bring anything but a willing heart and a desire to find a quiet moment within. The goal is to support your physical, mental, and emotional wellness through practical skills and mindful awareness.

This session reflects on the Power of Pure Desire. This poem reminds us that true success is not only found in achievement, but in living with joy, balance, and purpose:

Life’s a marathon, let’s treat it right, pace ourselves, keep goals in sight.
Success once meant joy, not power or gold, in our chase, we’ve lost life’s hold.
We left home to build life grand, yet in the rush, lost the plan.
Let’s reconnect with the joy we once knew, balancing ambition with happiness too.
For in the marathon of life, it’s clear to see, true success is found in living joyfully.

2026 METRO CHICAGO HEART WALK
2026-09-18 | See Registration Link
OXYGEN Midwest partners with the METRO CHICAGO HEARTWALK as the chapter raises fund for the American Heart Association.

Midwest Heart Walk
2026-09-26 08:00 - 12:00 | See Registration Link
OXYGEN MIDWEST HEART WALK TO RAISE AWARENESS AND FUNDRAISING FOR AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION HEART WALK ON SEPTEMBER 26 2026. Join us in-person in Milwaukee.
