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June 15 – July 6 Monday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 4Instructor: Monk Rowe, Fillius Jazz Archive DirectorLocations: Oasis RochesterMonk Rowe is the Director of the Fillius Jazz Archive at Hamilton College. Since 1995, he has personally conducted over 500 video interviews with jazz artists from across the country and abroad. He will share video excerpts from sessions with well known musicians, (Dave Brubeck, Marian McPartland, Jon Hendricks) as well as lesser known, but equally... read moreMonk Rowe is the Director of the Fillius Jazz Archive at Hamilton College. Since 1995, he has personally conducted over 500 video interviews with jazz artists from across the country and abroad. He will share video excerpts from sessions with well known musicians, (Dave Brubeck, Marian McPartland, Jon Hendricks) as well as lesser known, but equally interesting sidemen from the bands of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, and Buddy Rich. Themes include life on the road, jazz and race, childhood inspiration, and improvisation. Monk will add to their jazz tales with live music examples and personal anecdotes from his career as a professional musician. Participants will see and hear the story of jazz from the artists who lived it. -
RECORDEDJune 22 – June 29 Monday11:00 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 2Instructor: David WoodruffLocations: Oasis RochesterThree Days in the Wrong Place at the Wrong Time. No one wanted to fight here. The town is not a strategic target for anyone. Still, the entire operation saw 57,000 people off the battle rolls and lasted for three days. And this during a time when one day usually determines the outcome of any engagement. The battle went from almost total Confederate victory... read moreThree Days in the Wrong Place at the Wrong Time. No one wanted to fight here. The town is not a strategic target for anyone. Still, the entire operation saw 57,000 people off the battle rolls and lasted for three days. And this during a time when one day usually determines the outcome of any engagement. The battle went from almost total Confederate victory to a massive defeat. It’s probably had more written about it than any other three days in history. But it’s a major turning point in American military history. Please register for this class if you are interested in participating via in person only. -
RECORDEDJune 22 – June 29 Monday11:00 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 2Instructor: David WoodruffLocations: ZoomThree Days in the Wrong Place at the Wrong Time. No one wanted to fight here. The town is not a strategic target for anyone. Still, the entire operation saw 57,000 people off the battle rolls and lasted for three days. And this during a time when one day usually determines the outcome of any engagement. The battle went from almost total Confederate victory... read more
Three Days in the Wrong Place at the Wrong Time. No one wanted to fight here. The town is not a strategic target for anyone. Still, the entire operation saw 57,000 people off the battle rolls and lasted for three days. And this during a time when one day usually determines the outcome of any engagement. The battle went from almost total Confederate victory to a massive defeat. It’s probably had more written about it than any other three days in history. But it’s a major turning point in American military history. Please register for this class if you are interested in participating via Zoom only. You must have access to a computer/tablet/phone with audio and video capability.
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RECORDEDJuly 6 – July 13 Monday11:00 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 2Instructor: David WoodruffLocations: Oasis RochesterAlamo of the Pacific. Encore: America’s first victory of WWII was obtained only four days after Pearl Harbor on a tiny, under-manned atoll in the central Pacific. The Battle of Wake Island was fought between December 8 and December 23, 1941. It was fought on and around the atoll formed by Wake Island and its minor islets of Peale and Wilkes Islands by the... read moreAlamo of the Pacific. Encore: America’s first victory of WWII was obtained only four days after Pearl Harbor on a tiny, under-manned atoll in the central Pacific. The Battle of Wake Island was fought between December 8 and December 23, 1941. It was fought on and around the atoll formed by Wake Island and its minor islets of Peale and Wilkes Islands by the air, land, and naval forces of the Japanese Empire against those of the United States, with Marines playing a prominent role on both sides. 300 untrained civilians also fought the Japanese landings. Please register for this class if you are interested in participating via in person only. -
RECORDEDJuly 6 – July 13 Monday11:00 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 2Instructor: David WoodruffLocations: ZoomAlamo of the Pacific. Encore: America’s first victory of WWII was obtained only four days after Pearl Harbor on a tiny, under-manned atoll in the central Pacific. The Battle of Wake Island was fought between December 8 and December 23, 1941. It was fought on and around the atoll formed by Wake Island and its minor islets of Peale and Wilkes Islands by the... read moreAlamo of the Pacific. Encore: America’s first victory of WWII was obtained only four days after Pearl Harbor on a tiny, under-manned atoll in the central Pacific. The Battle of Wake Island was fought between December 8 and December 23, 1941. It was fought on and around the atoll formed by Wake Island and its minor islets of Peale and Wilkes Islands by the air, land, and naval forces of the Japanese Empire against those of the United States, with Marines playing a prominent role on both sides. 300 untrained civilians also fought the Japanese landings. Please register for this class if you are interested in participating via Zoom only. You must have access to a computer/tablet/phone with audio and video capability.
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July 14 – July 21 Tuesday1:00 PM → 4:00 PMSessions: 2Instructor: Otto Bruno, author 'Barney Miller and the Files of the Ol' One-Two’Locations: Oasis RochesterBorn on July 6, 1901, Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong is one of the enduring icons of American Popular Culture. A poor Southern boy who started running with the wrong crowd and discovered music in a reform school environment, Armstrong became the innovative jazz pioneer of the 1920s. As a popular bandleader in the 1930s and 1940s, he was the first African... read moreBorn on July 6, 1901, Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong is one of the enduring icons of American Popular Culture. A poor Southern boy who started running with the wrong crowd and discovered music in a reform school environment, Armstrong became the innovative jazz pioneer of the 1920s. As a popular bandleader in the 1930s and 1940s, he was the first African American jazz musician given a sole movie credit. He eventually became a touchstone of American culture and Goodwill Ambassador to music fans all over the world. We'll celebrate 125 years of Louis Armstrong through music, TV, and movies. -
July 7 – August 11 Tuesday1:45 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 6Instructor: Julie FerreiraLocations: Oasis RochesterLearn or polish basic belly dance moves with a focus on technique, traveling steps and exploring different styles of Middle Eastern dance. Suitable for all levels from beginner to... read moreLearn or polish basic belly dance moves with a focus on technique, traveling steps and exploring different styles of Middle Eastern dance. Suitable for all levels from beginner to experienced. -
July 7 – August 11 Tuesday1:00 PM → 1:45 PMSessions: 6Instructor: Julie FerreiraLocations: Oasis RochesterLearn or polish basic belly dance moves with a focus on technique, traveling steps and exploring different styles of Middle Eastern dance. Suitable for all levels from beginner to... read moreLearn or polish basic belly dance moves with a focus on technique, traveling steps and exploring different styles of Middle Eastern dance. Suitable for all levels from beginner to experienced.
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July 28 – August 4 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 2Instructor: Peter ElliottLocations: Oasis RochesterLong before IMAX there was the immersive widescreen phenomenon known as CINERAMA. CINERAMA is a widescreen process that originally projected images simultaneously from three synchronized 35mm projectors onto a huge, deeply curved screen. The first theatrical release in this format titled “This is CINERAMA” premiered in 1952 at the Broadway Theater... read moreLong before IMAX there was the immersive widescreen phenomenon known as CINERAMA. CINERAMA is a widescreen process that originally projected images simultaneously from three synchronized 35mm projectors onto a huge, deeply curved screen. The first theatrical release in this format titled “This is CINERAMA” premiered in 1952 at the Broadway Theater in New York City. Cinerama was presented to the public as a theatrical event, with reserved seating and printed programs, and audience members often dressed in their best attire for the evening. In 1961, the Monroe Theater was outfitted for CINERAMA and “This is CINERAMA” premiered on October 25 of that year. We will view the documentary “CINERAMA Adventure” on the history and technology behind the CINERAMA process as well as scenes from “The Best of CINERAMA" plus a brief history of the Monroe Theater and the CINERAMA films that played there. -
June 17 Wednesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Bonnie Fox, retired biology teacher, Pittsford Central SchoolsLocations: Oasis RochesterJoin us as we explore how mac and cheese began as a dish first served to aristocrats at the White House in 1802 to a dish whose industry today brings in 2.9 billion dollars a year and is served to Americans at least 22 times a... read moreJoin us as we explore how mac and cheese began as a dish first served to aristocrats at the White House in 1802 to a dish whose industry today brings in 2.9 billion dollars a year and is served to Americans at least 22 times a year. -
June 17 Wednesday11:00 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Cindy Boyer, Landmark SocietyLocations: Stone Tolan Historic SiteThe Stone-Tolan House Historic Site is the oldest in the county. For over 200 years, it has been many things to many people. To Orringh and Elizabeth Stone it was home and work; a farm and tavern. To neighbors, it was a place to gather for a drink in the tavern room, and plan the government for their new town of Brighton. To the traveler, it was shelter... read moreThe Stone-Tolan House Historic Site is the oldest in the county. For over 200 years, it has been many things to many people. To Orringh and Elizabeth Stone it was home and work; a farm and tavern. To neighbors, it was a place to gather for a drink in the tavern room, and plan the government for their new town of Brighton. To the traveler, it was shelter from the wilderness of early 19th century New York. The house has never been moved, it’s firmly rooted on the original site. What will this place be to you? Decide after you’ve experienced the tavern room, kitchen (that’s the part built in 1792), parlor-bedroom, summer kitchen, orchard herb and kitchen gardens, smokehouse, and privy. The Stone-Tolan House represents the private and the public activities of a household and rural tavern on the frontier in Brighton, NY between 1790 and 1820. This will be a walking tour, so please be prepared with comfortable shoes! RSVP by 8/2 at noon. -
June 24 Wednesday1:00 PM → 3:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Lesley Shakespeare-BroganLocations: Oasis RochesterIn this class, Lesley will guide you step-by-step in painting a beautiful spring birch trees. You’ll learn how to capture the beauty of the trees and add simple details that bring warmth and depth to your painting. This is an acrylic on canvas project — all materials are supplied, and no experience is... read moreIn this class, Lesley will guide you step-by-step in painting a beautiful spring birch trees. You’ll learn how to capture the beauty of the trees and add simple details that bring warmth and depth to your painting. This is an acrylic on canvas project — all materials are supplied, and no experience is necessary.
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July 1 – July 29 No Class: 7/8Wednesday1:00 PM → 4:00 PMSessions: 4Instructor: Otto Bruno, author 'Barney Miller and the Files of the Ol' One-Two’Locations: Oasis RochesterAfter our successful foray into Redford's films as an actor this winter, we'll now look at Robert Redford's four most fascinating and successful films as a director. In his first attempt behind the camera, Redford won an Academy Award as Best Director for the film Ordinary People in 1981. We'll view and discuss this challenging film as well as The... read moreAfter our successful foray into Redford's films as an actor this winter, we'll now look at Robert Redford's four most fascinating and successful films as a director. In his first attempt behind the camera, Redford won an Academy Award as Best Director for the film Ordinary People in 1981. We'll view and discuss this challenging film as well as The Milagro Beanfield War (1988), A River Runs Through It (1992), and Quiz Show (1994). Join us as we continue to explore the impressive cinematic legacy of Robert Redford.
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July 8 – July 29 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 4Instructor: Jennifer CaseLocations: ZoomIn this four-part workshop series you'll read and discuss exemplary pieces of writing from a variety of genres. Through analysis and experimentation, you'll learn how to work in a number of different forms, and you'll have the chance to share your efforts in a supportive workshop environment. All levels of experience are welcome. This class is given via... read moreIn this four-part workshop series you'll read and discuss exemplary pieces of writing from a variety of genres. Through analysis and experimentation, you'll learn how to work in a number of different forms, and you'll have the chance to share your efforts in a supportive workshop environment. All levels of experience are welcome. This class is given via Zoom. You must have a computer/laptop, tablet or phone with capability for sound. -
August 5 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Otto Bruno, author 'Barney Miller and the Files of the Ol' One-Two’Locations: Oasis RochesterOasis Instructor Otto Bruno discusses his newest publication about the Italian American baseball players that intrigued and inspired him as a young man, entitled 'Italian American Ballplayers: Major League Profiles, 1920-1980' . The book is a combination of social/cultural history and anecdotal baseball history. Reviewer Terry Qulico in Ambassador Magazine... read moreOasis Instructor Otto Bruno discusses his newest publication about the Italian American baseball players that intrigued and inspired him as a young man, entitled 'Italian American Ballplayers: Major League Profiles, 1920-1980' . The book is a combination of social/cultural history and anecdotal baseball history. Reviewer Terry Qulico in Ambassador Magazine wrote, "Many books have been written about the grand old game but this one ranks among the best." Otto will have copies of his book for sale and autographing. -
August 5 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Ann CunninghamLocations: Oasis RochesterJoin Ann Cunningham as we discuss 'The Lion Women of Tehran' By Marjan Kamalii. From nationally bestselling author Marjan Kamali, this perfect book club read is “evocative...and a powerful portrait of friendship, feminism, and political activism” (People Magazine) set against three transformative decades in Tehran, Iran. Come having read the book and... read moreJoin Ann Cunningham as we discuss 'The Lion Women of Tehran' By Marjan Kamalii. From nationally bestselling author Marjan Kamali, this perfect book club read is “evocative...and a powerful portrait of friendship, feminism, and political activism” (People Magazine) set against three transformative decades in Tehran, Iran. Come having read the book and ready for a great discussion. -
June 25 Thursday9:30 AM → 11:00 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Rosemary Johnson, HikerLocations: Turning Point ParkRescheduled from 6/11. Located in the Charlotte neighborhood near Lake Ontario and the Genesee River. Follow Boxart Street until it dead ends in a parking area near the Genesee River. We will walk north along the west shore of the Genesee. This is a paved pathway with a scenic boardwalk over the river. There is one moderately steep incline but we... read moreRescheduled from 6/11. Located in the Charlotte neighborhood near Lake Ontario and the Genesee River. Follow Boxart Street until it dead ends in a parking area near the Genesee River. We will walk north along the west shore of the Genesee. This is a paved pathway with a scenic boardwalk over the river. There is one moderately steep incline but we take it slow. Please come prepared with comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, a hat, water and sunscreen. Boots and trekking poles are useful. Walk will only be cancelled in the event of heavy rain or thunder. -
June 11 – July 23 No Class: 7/2Thursday10:00 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 6Instructor: Bob RichaneLocations: Oasis RochesterAmerica’s struggles with race remain a central element of today’s political and cultural polarization. This class explores the origins and history of racism in the United States and how its many forms have shaped the present. Topics include the racial attitudes of several presidents and other political leaders, the creation and expansion of slavery in a... read moreAmerica’s struggles with race remain a central element of today’s political and cultural polarization. This class explores the origins and history of racism in the United States and how its many forms have shaped the present. Topics include the racial attitudes of several presidents and other political leaders, the creation and expansion of slavery in a nation that functioned as a slave society and economy for 250 years, and the undermining of Reconstruction that enabled a century of Jim Crow supported by Northern opinion, courts, and business interests. The course concludes with an examination of how persistent white supremacy produced the nation’s deep segregation and the roles local, state, and federal governments played in creating and sustaining it. -
June 11 Thursday12:30 PM → 1:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Judy Prevratil and MaryDel Wypych, Elder Justice CommitteeLocations: Oasis RochesterToo often a difficult decision must be made quickly with little information or guidance when someone is about to be released from the hospital and needs rehabilitation or long-term care. Or someone currently in a nursing home is not receiving good care and wants to move. This class will address what to look for in making a decision beyond the lovely lobby... read moreToo often a difficult decision must be made quickly with little information or guidance when someone is about to be released from the hospital and needs rehabilitation or long-term care. Or someone currently in a nursing home is not receiving good care and wants to move. This class will address what to look for in making a decision beyond the lovely lobby and brochure. Common problems that can be solved, how to advocate for quality care and residents’ rights will also be covered. Elder Justice Committee of Metro Justice is an organization regionally recognized for advocating for quality care for those living in nursing homes and assisted living communities. -
June 18 Thursday9:30 AM → 11:00 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Rosemary Johnson, HikerLocations: Genesee Valley GreenwayLocated on Rt. 251, south of the intersection at 383 Scottsville Road, just across from Oatka Creek. parking lot will be on the east side of 251. Park in the designated greenway parking area. This is a gentle walk through woods and wetlands, habitat for an interesting variety of wildlife and plants. Please come prepared with comfortable walking... read moreLocated on Rt. 251, south of the intersection at 383 Scottsville Road, just across from Oatka Creek. parking lot will be on the east side of 251. Park in the designated greenway parking area. This is a gentle walk through woods and wetlands, habitat for an interesting variety of wildlife and plants. Please come prepared with comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, a hat, water and sunscreen. Boots and trekking poles are useful. Walk will only be cancelled in the event of heavy rain or thunder. Rain date, 6/25.
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