These ancient exercises are very simple to do yet give excellent results. Using breath work and self-massage methods, these easy to follow movements bring balance and relaxation to the body, mind and spirit alike, while also energizing the practitioner and sharpening their mental focus. The exercises are often prescribed by Tibetan and Chinese physicians and are highly doable for people of all ages, physical conditions and level of experience. Join us and find out for yourself!  This class is given via Zoom.  You must have a computer with internet connection, audio and video capability.  You will be given a link for the class with your registration confirmation.

Do you love music, like to dance, but don't have a partner? Learn to line dance! Each dance is a pattern of steps that repeats throughout the song. We'll learn a new dance each week to country, pop, rock, oldies, R&B, and current hits. If you are new to line dancing or want to learn and move at a more moderate pace, this beginner class is for you. You’ll boost your brain power by improving your memory skills, strengthen your bones without hurting your joints, develop better balance to help prevent falls and release stress so you feel great.  Wear soft-soled shoes, bring a bottle of water, and let's dance!  Class is taught via Zoom.  You must have a computer/phone/tablet with audio and video capability.

We have many avid readers at Oasis Rochester who share books with each other. This peer-led group will meet four Mondays this trimester to critique and share ideas on a selected book and to recommend favorite books to one another. This group will stretch your literary horizons. Meeting dates are 5/3, 6/7, 7/12, 8/2. The book selection for May is 'The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek' by Kim Michelle Richardson. Class is held via Zoom.  You must have a computer/tablet/phone with audio and video capability.

The University of Rochester Alzheimer’s Disease Care, Research and Education Program (AD-CARE) has dedicated 35 years conducting, directing, and consulting in clinical trials for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.  Dr. Anton Porsteinsson, Director of the AD-CARE Program, has devoted his career to the care and study of individuals with memory disorders and is considered one of the leading experts in Alzheimer's disease and dementia. He is internationally recognized in clinical research, including several prominent national Alzheimer's prevention and treatment trials, and is the author and collaborator of hundreds of research publications. He also serves as a site principal investigator for multiple research grants from the National Institutes of Health and other leading funders. Please join Dr. Porsteinsson as he presents information on Alzheimer’s disease, prevention, and learn about exciting clinical trial opportunities with the AD-CARE program.  Class is presented via Zoom.  You must have a computer/tablet/phone with audio and video capability.

We will be visited by seven women who were very much in touch with the Holy and Sacred.  They are not all Christians.  One of the women saw God as female; one of the women called God her Beloved.  My hope is that these introductions will pique your interest in one of these women, so that you might want to delve further into her life and her spirituality. Perhaps one of these women, six of whom are deceased, may call out to you for some further learning and, perhaps, inspiration. Darla Bair is the Director of the Calm in the Chaos Interfaith Center.  Class is presented via Zoom.

Charles Ponzi was the embodiment of the concept of thinking big and believing in yourself. Probably no one ever born believed in his ability more than he did.  And the 1920s was the get rich era of the American dream.  When these two forces met it resulted in an explosion which cost millions.  And through it all, when doubters assailed Charles Ponzi claiming his visions weren't possible, he would! I'm the man!"  For a while, he was.  Sadly he would not be the last.   The course is taught via Zoom.  You must have a computer/tablet/phone with microphone and video capability.

The 2020 presidential election is over, but the issues that weighed so heavily in the contest continue to demand the attention of the nation. With their talent for blending artistry, metaphor, and humor, political cartoonists are among our most effective observers and critics of those issues. As one cartoonist has put it, “Politics, as such, will never cease to be a contentious business, and political cartoons are everyday in-the-moment commentaries on how we could still do better, all things considered.” Class is given via Zoom:  You must have a phone/tablet/computer with audio and video capability,