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  • Vietamese men and women doing t'ai chi

    102 T’ai Chi – Introduction

    $65.00
    Sessions: 13
    Class Date(s): 05-01-2023 to 08-07-2023
    No Class: 5/29
    Day(s) of the week: Monday
    Time: 9:30 AM → 10:30 AM
    Instructor: Tim Farnum
    Term: 2023-2
    Location: Oasis Rochester

    Oasis Rochester

    259 Monroe Avenue
    Rochester, NY 14607
    At Monroe Square, on the lower level near the escalator. There is ample free parking in the lot behind Monroe Square.
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    T'ai Chi, a 2,000-year-old form of exercise, is gentle and self-paced. The slow and continuous movements lengthen and strengthen the muscles while relaxing the mind. It is used as therapy for chronic pain, high blood pressure, depression, and limited mobility. Described as swimming through air, it is a perfect exercise for all ages and abilities. It can be... read more
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  • Hand weights, leg weights, sneaker and exercise ball

    104 Bone Up Fitness (Zoom Only)

    $65.00
    Sessions: 10
    Class Date(s): 05-01-2023 to 07-31-2023
    No Class: 5/15, 5/29, 6/26, 7/3
    Day(s) of the week: Monday
    Time: 10:30 AM → 11:30 AM
    Instructor: Rosalind Walker
    Term: 2023-2
    Location: Zoom

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    This class is an energetic but doable, low-impact cardio and weight-training fitness workout designed not only to be safe for participants with bone density concerns, but infused with a variety of exercises to help increase bone density. Most of the weight-bearing, cardiovascular workout will be done standing.  Dumbbells and fitness bands will be utilized... read more
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  • Woman sitting on a yoga mat stretching her arms over her head.

    107 Nia: Body, Mind and Spirit

    $65.00
    Sessions: 13
    Class Date(s): 05-01-2023 to 08-07-2023
    No Class: 7/3 and 1 day TBD
    Day(s) of the week: Monday
    Time: 12:15 PM → 1:15 PM
    Instructor: Rhonda Wright
    Term: 2023-2
    Location: Oasis Rochester

    Oasis Rochester

    259 Monroe Avenue
    Rochester, NY 14607
    At Monroe Square, on the lower level near the escalator. There is ample free parking in the lot behind Monroe Square.
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    Nia is a whole-body approach to fitness that encompasses the dance arts, the martial arts, and the healing arts. Through expressive movement and music, Nia invites you to achieve physical, mental, and spiritual fitness and well-being. Nia is adaptable to every level of fitness, every age and type of body, even those with special limitations.  Nia will... read more
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  • men and women singing in a choir

    108 Oasis Community Chorus (Zoom Only)

    $65.00
    Sessions: 13
    Class Date(s): 05-01-2023 to 08-07-2023
    No Class: 7/3 and 1 class TBD
    Day(s) of the week: Monday
    Time: 2:30 PM → 3:30 PM
    Instructor: Rhonda Wright
    Term: 2023-2
    Location: Zoom

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    We welcome all Oasis participants who enjoy singing, and those who think they might, to give us a try. There are no auditions and newcomers are always welcome. The chorus learns to sing in harmony to favorites and popular Broadway tunes to new contemporary songs. Usually twice per session (participation optional) the chorus performs for residents at a... read more
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  • 115 Sugar Blues *New Date*

    $10.00
    Sessions: 1
    Class Date(s): 07-17-2023 to 07-17-2023
    Day(s) of the week: Monday
    Time: 11:00 AM → 12:00 PM
    Instructor: Pam Gardephe, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach
    Term: 2023-2
    Location: Oasis Rochester

    Oasis Rochester

    259 Monroe Avenue
    Rochester, NY 14607
    At Monroe Square, on the lower level near the escalator.
    There is ample free parking in the lot behind Monroe Square.
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    (585) 760-5440
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    This class will inspire you to permanently change your relationship with sugar and turn your life around through the power of healthy eating. Have you experienced the feeling that eating just a little sugar creates the desire for more? Like most Americans today, you are probably addicted to sugar. This is an opportunity to finally control what you eat and... read more
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  • Picture of a viking ship

    116 Ragnar Lothbrok and a History of the Vikings (In Person)

    $20.00
    Sessions: 2
    Class Date(s): 06-05-2023 to 06-12-2023
    Day(s) of the week: Monday
    Time: 11:00 AM → 12:00 PM
    Instructor: David Woodruff
    Term: 2023-2
    Location: Oasis Rochester

    Oasis Rochester

    259 Monroe Square
    Rochester, NY 14607
    At Monroe Square, on the lower level near the escalator.
    There is ample free parking in the lot behind Monroe Square.
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    Tourism Gone Amuck. Fierce warriors come to mind when someone mentions the word Viking. But most of what we know about legendary Vikings comes from documents that were written centuries after the events they depict. But travelers from the Scandinavian countries were far more than mere raiders. They were also traders, explorers, and settlers. Here, we’ll... read more
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    117 Ragnar Lothbrok and a History of the Vikings (Zoom Simulcast)

    $20.00
    Sessions: 2
    Class Date(s): 06-05-2023 to 06-12-2023
    Day(s) of the week: Monday
    Time: 11:00 AM → 12:00 PM
    Instructor: David Woodruff
    Term: 2023-2
    Location: Zoom

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    Tourism Gone Amuck. Fierce warriors come to mind when someone mentions the word Viking. But most of what we know about legendary Vikings comes from documents that were written centuries after the events they depict. But travelers from the Scandinavian countries were far more than mere raiders. They were also traders, explorers, and settlers. Here, we’ll... read more
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  • movie film on reel

    118 Otto Bruno’s Monday Matinee: Take Me Out to the Ballgame (1948)

    $20.00
    Sessions: 1
    Class Date(s): 06-12-2023 to 06-12-2023
    Day(s) of the week: Monday
    Time: 12:30 PM → 3:30 PM
    Instructor: Otto Bruno, author 'Barney Miller and the Files of the Ol' One-Two’
    Term: 2023-2
    Location: Oasis Rochester

    Oasis Rochester

    259 Monroe Avenue
    Rochester, NY 14607
    At Monroe Square, on the lower level near the escalator.
    There is ample free parking in the lot behind Monroe Square.
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    Let’s all head out to the ball park for 'Take Me Out to the Ballgame' with Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, and Esther Williams in this classic MGM musical celebration of America’s pastime! The colorful and entertaining film includes a great score by Roger Edens, Betty Comden, and Adolph Green, as well as the magnificent dancing of Gene Kelly, and some top... read more
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  • Postage stamp with the Wright Brothers and their plane

    119 The Wright Brothers (In Person)

    $20.00
    Sessions: 2
    Class Date(s): 06-19-2023 to 06-26-2023
    Day(s) of the week: Monday
    Time: 11:00 AM → 12:00 PM
    Instructor: David Woodruff
    Term: 2023-2
    Location: Oasis Rochester

    Oasis Rochester

    259 Monroe Avenue
    Rochester, NY 14607
    At Monroe Square, on the lower level near the escalator.
    There is ample free parking in the lot behind Monroe Square.
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    (585) 760-5440
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    The Race into the Air. Ever since man saw birds fly, they have been envious of their freedom of the air. But the invention of flight was nowhere near as simple as creating a lightbulb. But for a species that will believe almost anything, a huge number of people cried fake. Followed by an equally large number of fakes claiming they did it first. But in the... read more
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  • Postage stamp with the Wright Brothers and their plane

    120 The Wright Brothers (Zoom Simulcast)

    $20.00
    Sessions: 2
    Class Date(s): 06-19-2023 to 06-26-2023
    Day(s) of the week: Monday
    Time: 11:00 AM → 12:00 PM
    Instructor: David Woodruff
    Term: 2023-2
    Location: Zoom

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    The Race into the Air. Ever since man saw birds fly, they have been envious of their freedom of the air. But the invention of flight was nowhere near as simple as creating a lightbulb. But for a species that will believe almost anything, a huge number of people cried fake. Followed by an equally large number of fakes claiming they did it first. But in the... read more
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  • picture of health fruits, vegetables, proteins

    121 Live More, Weigh Less: A Non-Diet Approach to Weight Loss

    $10.00
    Sessions: 1
    Class Date(s): 07-10-2023 to 07-10-2023
    Day(s) of the week: Monday
    Time: 1:00 PM → 2:00 PM
    Instructor: Pam Gardephe, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach
    Term: 2023-2
    Location: Oasis Rochester

    Oasis Rochester

    259 Monroe Avenue
    Rochester, NY 14607
    At Monroe Square, on the lower level near the escalator.
    There is ample free parking in the lot behind Monroe Square.
    Map

    (585) 760-5440
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    This class will inspire you to permanently change your perspective on your health. You'll discover why diets don't work and the problems associated with common weight loss and some health issues. We'll discuss the importance of adding more of certain foods to your diet rather than taking foods... read more
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  • movie film on reel

    122 Otto Bruno’s Monday Matinee: The In-Laws (1979)

    $20.00
    Sessions: 1
    Class Date(s): 07-31-2023 to 07-31-2023
    Day(s) of the week: Monday
    Time: 12:30 PM → 3:30 PM
    Instructor: Otto Bruno, author 'Barney Miller and the Files of the Ol' One-Two’
    Term: 2023-2
    Location: Oasis Rochester

    Oasis Rochester

    259 Monroe Avenue
    Rochester, NY 14607
    At Monroe Square, on the lower level near the escalator.
    There is ample free parking in the lot behind Monroe Square.
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    (585) 760-5440
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    'The In-Laws' was characterized by New York Times critic Janet Maslin as a “Comedy of Insanity.” Today it is hailed as a comedy classic from Andrew Bergman, the screenwriter who gave us Blazing Saddles and The Freshman. Two of their generation’s greatest actors, Peter Falk and Alan Arkin never gave better comic performances in their long and... read more
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  • women in a pool holding flexible exercise pool noodles

    201 Aquafit-Arthritis/Fibromyalgia/Range of Motion

    $145.00
    Sessions: 29
    Class Date(s): 05-02-2023 to 08-10-2023
    No Class: 7/4
    Day(s) of the week: Tuesday, Thursday
    Time: 10:00 AM → 11:00 AM
    Instructor: Valley Manor Staff
    Term: 2023-2
    Location: Valley Manor

    Valley Manor

    1570 East Ave.
    Rochester, NY 14610
    Parking lot is off East Ave. on the left of the building as you face Valley Manor. Entrance is on the right side of the building.
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    A great class to increase joint range of motion while increasing cardiovascular health, bone density and muscular strength. LOTS of fun and will improve agility, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance. No swimming skill is required to participate. A component of aerobic activity is introduced in this class and increases during the duration of the... read more
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  • Men and women together singing while holding music in their hands

    203 Oasis Community Chorus (In Person)

    $65.00
    Sessions: 13
    Class Date(s): 05-02-2023 to 08-08-2023
    No Class: 7/4 and 1 Class TBD
    Day(s) of the week: Tuesday
    Time: 11:00 AM → 12:00 PM
    Instructor: Rhonda Wright
    Term: 2023-2
    Location: Oasis Rochester

    Oasis Rochester

    259 Monroe Avenue
    Rochester, NY 14607
    At Monroe Square, on the lower level near the escalator.
    There is ample free parking in the lot behind Monroe Square.
    Map

    (585) 760-5440
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    REGISTRATION CLOSED
    We welcome all Oasis participants who enjoy singing, and those who think they might, to give us a try. There are no auditions and newcomers are always welcome. The chorus learns to sing in harmony to favorites and popular Broadway tunes to new contemporary songs. Usually twice per session (participation optional) the chorus performs for residents at a... read more
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  • 206 French – Beginning Continued (Zoom Only)

    $70.00
    Sessions: 14
    Class Date(s): 05-02-2023 to 08-08-2023
    No Class: 7/4
    Day(s) of the week: Tuesday
    Time: 1:00 PM → 2:00 PM
    Instructor: Kevin Finnigan
    Term: 2023-2
    Location: Zoom

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    If you are looking to refresh the French you studied years ago and you are a little “rusty,” then this is the course for you!  The emphasis of this course will be aural/oral communication skills with the appropriate grammar to support that.  There will be individual, pair and group activities.  Topics will include vocabulary for the family and how to... read more
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  • Belly dance skirt material with jewels

    207 Beginning Belly Dance

    $40.00
    Sessions: 8
    Class Date(s): 05-02-2023 to 06-20-2023
    Day(s) of the week: Tuesday
    Time: 1:00 PM → 2:00 PM
    Instructor: Julie Ferreira
    Term: 2023-2
    Location: Oasis Rochester

    Oasis Rochester

    259 Monroe Avenue
    Rochester, NY 14607
    At Monroe Square, on the lower level near the escalator.
    There is ample free parking in the lot behind Monroe Square.
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    Join us in learning some fundamental belly dance movements or building on the moves you've already learned. Belly dance movements flow with your natural ways of motion without putting undue strain on your hips and knees, while helping your coordination and body-brain connections. Throughout the class, you’ll also learn about the music of the region as we... read more
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  • 208 French – Advanced (Zoom Only)

    $90.00
    Sessions: 14
    Class Date(s): 05-02-2023 to 08-08-2023
    No Class: 7/4
    Day(s) of the week: Tuesday
    Time: 2:30 PM → 4:00 PM
    Instructor: Kevin Finnigan
    Term: 2023-2
    Location: Zoom

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    This course is aimed at those who have completed the equivalent of high school French 1, and the first semester of high school French 2.  Emphasis will be on the communication skills of listening and speaking with gradual introduction of longer reading passages with the aim of building vocabulary and fluency.  Writing skills will stress personal... read more
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  • Photo of event space at Artisan Works. Chairs set up on wooden floor. Lots of artwork and lights.

    211 Tour of Artisan Works

    $15.00
    Sessions: 1
    Class Date(s): 06-06-2023 to 06-06-2023
    Day(s) of the week: Tuesday
    Time: 10:00 AM → 11:00 AM
    Instructor:
    Term: 2023-2
    Location: Artisan Works

    Artisan Works

    565 Blossom Road
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    Artisan Works is difficult to describe - it must be experienced. It is a 21st Century art space which features students, local artists, modern artists, realist artists, illustrators, sculptors, printers, craftsmen, the crazy and the tame, the world famous as well as unknowns. They are all there, side by side, hanging from the rafters as well as on the... read more
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  • Image of Kathy Johncox's book "On Second Base"

    212 Kathy Johncox Presents “On Second Base”

    $10.00
    Sessions: 1
    Class Date(s): 06-13-2023 to 06-13-2023
    Day(s) of the week: Tuesday
    Time: 1:00 PM → 2:00 PM
    Instructor: Kathy Johncox, Author
    Term: 2023-2
    Location: Oasis Rochester

    Oasis Rochester

    259 Monroe Avenue
    Rochester, NY 14607
    At Monroe Square, on the lower level near the escalator.
    There is ample free parking in the lot behind Monroe Square.
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    "On Second Base" asks the question, "Have you ever regretted the past choices you've made?" Rev. Paul Lombard has regrets in spades as he retreats to sit on second base at the ball field, thinking about the life he might be living had he chosen baseball over religion, over God.  "On Second Base" is a story of regret, suffering, introspection, and the path... read more
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  • close up of the bottom of a tap shoe

    301 Tap Dance 2A

    $75.00
    Sessions: 15
    Class Date(s): 05-03-2023 to 08-09-2023
    Day(s) of the week: Wednesday
    Time: 9:00 AM → 9:40 AM
    Instructor: Erika Atkinson
    Term: 2023-2
    Location: Oasis Rochester

    Oasis Rochester

    259 Monroe Avenue
    Rochester, NY 14607
    At Monroe Square, on the lower level near the escalator.
    There is ample free parking in the lot behind Monroe Square.
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    This is the next step following Beginning Tap. Enroll in this course with permission from Erika if you have taken Tap Dance I and know some basic... read more
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