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Sessions: 2Class Date(s): 02-27-2023 to 03-06-2023Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 11:00 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: David WoodruffTerm: 2023-1Location: ZoomThe Secret Conquest of Space. The former Soviet Union led the world into space. But the result was a deathly space race to achieve accomplishments in the most deadly environment known to man. But along with some notable disasters were some astounding successes. All the result of the most dangerous “keeping up with the jones” game ever devised. What it... read more -
Sessions: 2Class Date(s): 03-13-2023 to 03-20-2023Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 10:00 AM → 11:00 AMInstructor: Pat MartinezTerm: 2023-1Location: Oasis RochesterThis is your opportunity to have two private lessons with Pat and learn whatever you need to advance your technology skills. Includes iPhone or Android phones, laptops or Alexa devices, but no Mac laptops... read more -
Sessions: 2Class Date(s): 03-13-2023 to 03-20-2023Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 1:30 PM → 2:30 PMInstructor: Mel BravermanTerm: 2023-1Location: Oasis RochesterIn a memorable meeting in May 1963, Bobby Kennedy met with James Baldwin and a small group of black artists and thinkers (Harry Belafonte, Lorraine Hansberry et al) in the Kennedy family apartment on Central Park South in New York City. For Bobby Kennedy, it was a shocking experience. The Attorney General, brother of the President of the United States and... read more -
Sessions: 2Class Date(s): 03-20-2023 to 03-27-2023Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 11:00 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: David WoodruffTerm: 2023-1Location: Oasis RochesterThe Most Wanted Outlaws in the World. Who doesn’t love a good pirate story? Pirate names are part of our lore: Blackbeard, Captain Kidd, and Bartholomew Roberts. They live in literature through Long John Silver and Billy Bones. Yet piracy has an ancient history. Julius Caesar was once captured by pirates! Take a tour through the history of sheltered... read more -
Sessions: 2Class Date(s): 03-20-2023 to 03-27-2023Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 11:00 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: David WoodruffTerm: 2023-1Location: ZoomThe Most Wanted Outlaws in the World. Who doesn’t love a good pirate story? Pirate names are part of our lore: Blackbeard, Captain Kidd, and Bartholomew Roberts. They live in literature through Long John Silver and Billy Bones. Yet piracy has an ancient history. Julius Caesar was once captured by pirates! Take a tour through the history of sheltered... read more
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Sessions: 2Class Date(s): 04-03-2023 to 04-10-2023Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 10:00 AM → 11:00 AMInstructor: Pat MartinezTerm: 2023-1Location: Oasis RochesterThis is your opportunity to have two private lessons with Pat and learn whatever you need to advance your technology skills. Includes iPhone or Android phones, laptops or Alexa devices, but no Mac laptops... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 04-03-2023 to 04-03-2023Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 12:00 PM → 3:00 PMInstructor: Otto Bruno, host of Jazz 90.1 FM’s “Sinatra and Company”Term: 2023-1Location: Oasis RochesterThis film has it all - laughs, larceny, drama and suspense. Director Billy Wilder's use of humor in a picture about a prisoner of war camp in WW II Germany may have initially been shocking to 1953 audiences but it proved to be a big hit at the box office and with the critics. The film garnered three Academy Award nominations and brought home the Oscar for... read more -
Sessions: 15Class Date(s): 01-03-2023 to 04-11-2023No Class: 1 Class TBDDay(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 10:00 AM → 10:45 AMInstructor: Rhonda WrightTerm: 2023-1Location: Oasis RochesterThis beginning class is designed as a comfortable introduction to, or review of, the fundamentals of music: clefs, notes, rests, sharps, flats, and other symbols, rhythm, counting, simple time signatures, major and minor key signatures, major and minor scales, basic intervals, and triads. The companion text includes concise explanations as well as exercises... read more -
Sessions: 15Class Date(s): 01-03-2023 to 04-11-2023No Class: 1 Class TBDDay(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 11:00 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: Rhonda WrightTerm: 2023-1Location: Oasis RochesterWe 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 -
Sessions: 15Class Date(s): 01-03-2023 to 04-11-2023No Class: 1 Class TBDDay(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 12:15 PM → 1:00 PMInstructor: Rhonda WrightTerm: 2023-1Location: Oasis RochesterHave you ever stared at a sheet of music and wondered what all those mysterious symbols and foreign words mean? Have you been wanting to learn the basics of rhythm and pitch notation? If so, this beginners’ class that moves along at a comfortable pace might be ideal for you. The companion text includes easy-to-read explanations and examples, plus... read more
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Sessions: 15Class Date(s): 01-03-2023 to 04-11-2023Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 1:00 PM → 2:00 PMInstructor: Kevin FinniganTerm: 2023-1Location: ZoomThis course for the winter/spring trimester will be roughly equivalent to the first quarter of high school French 2. Emphasis in the course will be on the communication skills of listening and speaking supported by the necessary grammatical topics. Students not currently enrolled in the course will need permission of the instructor to register. ... read more -
Sessions: 15Class Date(s): 01-03-2023 to 04-11-2023Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 2:30 PM → 4:00 PMInstructor: Kevin FinniganTerm: 2023-1Location: ZoomThis course for the winter/spring trimester 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. Writing skills will... read more -
Sessions: 14Class Date(s): 01-10-2023 to 04-11-2023Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 09:00 AM → 10:00 AMInstructor: Nancy Alexander, Physical Therapist, Certified Senior Fitness SpecialistTerm: 2023-1Location: ZoomNancy Alexander, Physical Therapist and author of, “Get UP! Defy Aging with Movement,” leads this fun workout that builds your bones and boosts your balance. Featuring different and more advanced exercises than the Level 1 class, this series integrates Pilates, strength training, functional movement and rehabilitative exercises to improve the health... read more -
Sessions: 28Class Date(s): 01-10-2023 to 04-13-2023Day(s) of the week: Tuesday, ThursdayTime: 10:00 AM → 11:00 AMInstructor: Valley Manor StaffTerm: 2023-1Location: Valley ManorA 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 -
Sessions: 14Class Date(s): 01-10-2023 to 04-11-2023Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 11:00 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: Nancy Alexander, Physical Therapist, Certified Senior Fitness SpecialistTerm: 2023-1Location: ZoomNancy Alexander, Physical Therapist and author of, “Get UP! Defy Aging with Movement,” leads this fun workout that builds your bones and boosts your balance. This class is a series of sessions that integrates Pilates, strength training, functional movement and rehabilitative exercises to improve the health and longevity of your bones and joints.... read more -
Sessions: 12Class Date(s): 01-10-2023 to 03-28-2023Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 1:00 PM → 2:00 PMInstructor: Rosalind WalkerTerm: 2023-1Location: ZoomThis 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. The goal is to get in 4000 steps in one... read more -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 01-17-2023 to 01-17-2023Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 1:00 PM → 3:00 PMInstructor: Lisa Robinson, Central CreativesTerm: 2023-1Location: Central CreativesLisa Robinson shares fun, beginner friendly techniques in forms, shading, composition and perspective. This class will help you overcome your fear of the blank page! Materials are included. Skill Level:... read more -
Sessions: 8Class Date(s): 02-07-2023 to 03-28-2023Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 1:00 PM → 2:00 PMInstructor: Julie FerreiraTerm: 2023-1Location: Oasis RochesterJoin 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 -
Sessions: 4Class Date(s): 02-14-2023 to 03-07-2023Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 1:00 PM → 2:30 PMInstructor: James Kraus, retired English teacher, Rochester City School DistrictTerm: 2023-1Location: Oasis RochesterCecile McLorin Salvant wowed Rochester 10 years ago, and a PBS documentary shows her early career. A sumptuous DVD shows pianist-singer Diana Krall with a full orchestra. Diane Reeves is background singer to “Goodbye and Good Luck,” just part of a deep career. Class gets to help choose fourth... read more -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 03-14-2023 to 03-14-2023Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 1:00 PM → 2:30 PMInstructor: Brian Bennett, Master Sergeant, Citizens Preparedness CorpsTerm: 2023-1Location: Oasis RochesterWith severe weather events becoming more frequent and more extreme, it is more important than ever that New Yorkers are prepared for disasters. The NY Citizen Preparedness Training Program teaches residents to have the tools and resources to prepare for any type of disaster, respond accordingly and recover as quickly as possible to pre-disaster conditions.... read more
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