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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 04-19-2024 to 04-19-2024Day(s) of the week: FridayTime: 12:00 PM → 2:00 PMInstructor: Term: 2024-2Location: Little TheatreEnjoy a private screening for Oasis members only of a currently running movie at the Little Theatre. In the past, we've had several Academy Award winners. We select the movie based on what is playing at the theatre - you take your chances and enjoy a wonderful afternoon with friends. The movie will be announced via Facebook and an email by Tuesday of the... read more
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Sessions: 3Class Date(s): 05-06-2024 to 06-24-2024Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 10:00 AM → 11:30 AMInstructor: Bob RichaneTerm: 2024-2Location: Oasis RochesterPopular Oasis instructor Bob Richane has chose three books for participants to read on their own and then discuss together in class. Come to each session having read the book and prepared for a lively yet respectful discussion! Or, just come to listen and learn! All books are available in local libraries, online borrowing sites, Amazon or local book... read more
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Sessions: 12Class Date(s): 05-06-2024 to 08-12-2024No Class: 5/27, 6/10, 7/22Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 10:45 AM → 11:20 AMInstructor: Joelle Taylor, Fitness Instructor, TNT Dance ExplosionTerm: 2024-2Location: TNT Dance StudioA 40 min class that starts with a warm-up and light cardio work followed by a full body sculpting workout. This class works all muscle groups with a variety of strength and conditioning exercises. This class tones upper and lower body using resistance, hand weights and your own body weight. Participants will need hand weights, a resistance tubing, a... read more
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Sessions: 12Class Date(s): 05-06-2024 to 08-12-2024No Class: 5/27, 6/10, 7/22Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 10:45 AM → 11:20 AMInstructor: Joelle Taylor, Fitness Instructor, TNT Dance ExplosionTerm: 2024-2Location: ZoomA 40 min class that starts with a warm-up and light cardio work followed by a full body sculpting workout. This class works all muscle groups with a variety of strength and conditioning exercises. This class tones upper and lower body using resistance, hand weights and your own body weight. Participants will need hand weights, a resistance tubing, a... read more
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Sessions: 2Class Date(s): 05-06-2024 to 05-13-2024Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 11:00 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: David WoodruffTerm: 2024-2Location: Oasis RochesterThe Battle Against Blunders. No general ever sets out to be a failure. So, it’s a bit of a surprise to find so many of them who ended up that way. Especially because you normally have to work your way up through the ranks to get to the position where you can be a poor general. But one truth of military history is that it is one thing to take orders and... read more
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Sessions: 2Class Date(s): 05-06-2024 to 05-13-2024Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 11:00 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: David WoodruffTerm: 2024-2Location: ZoomThe Battle Against Blunders. No general ever sets out to be a failure. So, it’s a bit of a surprise to find so many of them who ended up that way. Especially because you normally have to work your way up through the ranks to get to the position where you can be a poor general. But one truth of military history is that it is one thing to take orders and... read more
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Sessions: 12Class Date(s): 05-06-2024 to 08-12-2024No Class: 5/27, 6/10, 7/22Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 11:30 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: Joelle Taylor, Fitness Instructor, TNT Dance ExplosionTerm: 2024-2Location: TNT Dance StudioThis 30 min express class starts with a focus on strengthening the core with a variety of exercises targeting the abdominal and midline muscles. Then we follow up with a series of passive stretching poses designed to increase mobility and flexibility. Participants will need a yoga mat and regular sneakers. A towel or yoga strap is recommended as well. ... read more
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Sessions: 12Class Date(s): 05-06-2024 to 08-12-2024No Class: 5/27, 6/10, 7/22Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 11:30 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: Joelle Taylor, Fitness Instructor, TNT Dance ExplosionTerm: 2024-2Location: ZoomThis 30 min express class starts with a focus on strengthening the core with a variety of exercises targeting the abdominal and midline muscles. Then we follow up with a series of passive stretching poses designed to increase mobility and flexibility. Participants will need a yoga mat and regular sneakers. A towel or yoga strap is recommended as well. ... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-06-2024 to 05-06-2024Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 1:00 PM → 2:00 PMInstructor: Suzanne Feather, Master Gardener, Cornell Cooperative ExtensionTerm: 2024-2Location: Oasis RochesterSometimes we can feel helpless against all of the changes brought on by climate change but with some small changes in our everyday lives, we can make an impact. Learn simple things that you can do... read more
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Sessions: 6Class Date(s): 05-06-2024 to 06-17-2024No Class: 5/27Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 2:00 PM → 3:00 PMInstructor: Don SheffrinTerm: 2024-2Location: Oasis RochesterIn this approach to exploring the beauty of literature, students will actively learn how to breathe life into the written words with confidence and vocal agility. They will engage in verbal exercises including storytelling, poetry recitation and readers' theater. The class will culminate with students' oral interpretations of their favorite works of... read more
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Sessions: 14Class Date(s): 05-06-2024 to 08-12-2024No Class: 5/27Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 2:30 PM → 3:30 PMInstructor: Rhonda WrightTerm: 2024-2Location: ZoomWe 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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Sessions: 15Class Date(s): 05-13-2024 to 08-19-2024Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 9:30 AM → 10:30 AMInstructor: Tim FarnumTerm: 2024-2Location: Oasis RochesterT'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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Sessions: 15Class Date(s): 05-13-2024 to 08-19-2024Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 10:45 AM → 11:45 AMInstructor: Tim FarnumTerm: 2024-2Location: Oasis RochesterThis more advanced level of T'ai Chi is for those students who have taken previously taken T'ai... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-20-2024 to 05-20-2024Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 10:00 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: Pat MartinezTerm: 2024-2Location: Oasis RochesterThe Internet provides us with powerful tools to shop, message with friends, send emails and video chat with family. However, it also creates some threats to our privacy. Learn about using passwords, good security habits, virus protection, firewalls and much more. Knowing how to protect yourself online can go a long way towards making the use of the... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-20-2024 to 05-20-2024Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 1:00 PM → 3:00 PMInstructor: Lisa Robinson, Central CreativesTerm: 2024-2Location: Central Creatives Real flowers come and go. Your watercolor painted bouquet can be matted, framed and enjoyed for years! Beginner-Intermediate watercolor painters will love this loose fun watercolor class! Materials are... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-20-2024 to 05-20-2024Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 1:00 PM → 2:00 PMInstructor: Kim Van Orden PhD, Project Director for the HOPE Lab (Helping Older People Engage), Associate Professor, Psychiatry Dept. University of RochesterTerm: 2024-2Location: Oasis RochesterSocial connections that create a sense of caring, contributing, and community have a range of benefits for health and well-being at all ages and are especially important as we age. In this presentation, Dr. Kim Van Orden will describe reasons why attending to one’s ‘social health’ is important and social connection is a form of medicine! She will... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-20-2024 to 05-20-2024Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 1:00 PM → 2:00 PMInstructor: Kim Van Orden PhD, Project Director for the HOPE Lab (Helping Older People Engage), Associate Professor, Psychiatry Dept. University of RochesterTerm: 2024-2Location: Oasis RochesterSocial connections that create a sense of caring, contributing, and community have a range of benefits for health and well-being at all ages and are especially important as we age. In this presentation, Dr. Kim Van Orden will describe reasons why attending to one’s ‘social health’ is important and social connection is a form of medicine! She will... read more
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Sessions: 2Class Date(s): 06-03-2024 to 06-10-2024Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 11:00 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: David WoodruffTerm: 2024-2Location: ZoomThird Republic vs. Third Reich. Ever since the age of Napoleon, the French military had been one of the best in all of Europe. That is, until 1940, when it joined with countries like Italy in the league of military jokes. France’s defeat was so rapid that the entire campaign was over in six weeks. And the leader of the French Republic even telephoned... read more
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Sessions: 2Class Date(s): 06-03-2024 to 06-10-2024Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 11:00 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: David WoodruffTerm: 2024-2Location: Oasis RochesterThird Republic vs. Third Reich. Ever since the age of Napoleon, the French military had been one of the best in all of Europe. That is, until 1940, when it joined with countries like Italy in the league of military jokes. France’s defeat was so rapid that the entire campaign was over in six weeks. And the leader of the French Republic even telephoned... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 06-03-2024 to 06-03-2024Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 1:00 PM → 3:00 PMInstructor: Lisa Robinson and Susan Carmen Duffy, Central CreativesTerm: 2024-2Location: Central Creatives Dive right in and explore painting, geli printing and Zentangle art. This class is all about having fun with the art process, trying out new mediums and letting your creativity flow. Bring a smock and let's have fun! Materials are... read more