Rochester Oasis Classes

  • February 22 – March 1
    Monday
    11:00 AM → 12:00 PM
    Sessions: 2
    Instructor: David Woodruff
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    REGISTRATION OPENS ON 12-14-2026 AT 9:00 AMAdventure in the Far East:  Forgotten for centuries. In recent years, there have been questions about whether Polo ever traveled beyond the Middle East. And that his stories told to others while in jail were a fabrication. If his story is right, he may have been the greatest traveler of his age. He never thought of himself as an explorer—“wayfarer”...
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    Adventure in the Far East:  Forgotten for centuries. In recent years, there have been questions about whether Polo ever traveled beyond the Middle East. And that his stories told to others while in jail were a fabrication. If his story is right, he may have been the greatest traveler of his age. He never thought of himself as an explorer—“wayfarer” was the term he used to describe himself. By accident rather than by design. He wasn’t the first Westerner to visit China. Still, he was the man who inspired Columbus to make his own journey to a land that Marco Polo never even dreamed of. Please register for this class if you are interested in participating via in person only.  
  • February 22 – March 1
    Monday
    11:00 AM → 12:00 PM
    Sessions: 2
    Instructor: David Woodruff
    Locations: Zoom
    REGISTRATION OPENS ON 12-14-2026 AT 9:00 AMAdventure in the Far East:  Forgotten for centuries. In recent years, there have been questions about whether Polo ever traveled beyond the Middle East. And that his stories told to others while in jail were a fabrication. If his story is right, he may have been the greatest traveler of his age. He never thought of himself as an explorer—“wayfarer”...
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    Adventure in the Far East:  Forgotten for centuries. In recent years, there have been questions about whether Polo ever traveled beyond the Middle East. And that his stories told to others while in jail were a fabrication. If his story is right, he may have been the greatest traveler of his age. He never thought of himself as an explorer—“wayfarer” was the term he used to describe himself. By accident rather than by design. He wasn’t the first Westerner to visit China. Still, he was the man who inspired Columbus to make his own journey to a land that Marco Polo never even dreamed of.  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.

  • #119 - Technology Tutoring

    $45 1 SPOT(S) REMAINING
    March 1
    Monday
    10:00 AM → 11:00 AM
    Sessions: 1
    Instructor: Pat Martinez
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    REGISTRATION OPENS ON 12-14-2026 AT 9:00 AMThis 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...
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    This 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 please.
  • March 1 – March 8
    Monday
    11:15 AM → 12:15 PM
    Sessions: 2
    Instructor: Pat Martinez
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    REGISTRATION OPENS ON 12-14-2026 AT 9:00 AMThis 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...
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    This 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 please.
  • March 8 – March 15
    Monday
    11:00 AM → 12:00 PM
    Sessions: 2
    Instructor: David Woodruff
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    REGISTRATION OPENS ON 12-14-2026 AT 9:00 AMSwindler Extraordinaire:  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 were the get-rich era of the American dream. When these two forces met, it resulted in an explosion that cost millions. And through it all, when doubters...
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    Swindler Extraordinaire:  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 were the get-rich era of the American dream. When these two forces met, it resulted in an explosion that cost millions. And through it all, when doubters assailed Charles Ponzi, claiming his visions weren’t possible, he would reply, “Well, I’m doing it! I’m the man!” And for a while, he was. Sadly, he would not be the last.Please register for this class if you are interested in participating via in person only.  
  • March 8 – March 15
    Monday
    11:00 AM → 12:00 PM
    Sessions: 2
    Instructor: David Woodruff
    Locations: Zoom
    REGISTRATION OPENS ON 12-14-2026 AT 9:00 AMSwindler Extraordinaire:  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 were the get-rich era of the American dream. When these two forces met, it resulted in an explosion that cost millions. And through it all, when doubters...
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    Swindler Extraordinaire:  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 were the get-rich era of the American dream. When these two forces met, it resulted in an explosion that cost millions. And through it all, when doubters assailed Charles Ponzi, claiming his visions weren’t possible, he would reply, “Well, I’m doing it! I’m the man!” And for a while, he was. Sadly, he would not be the last. 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.

  • March 15
    Monday
    9:30 AM → 12:00 PM
    Sessions: 1
    Instructor: Pat Martinez
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    REGISTRATION OPENS ON 12-14-2026 AT 9:00 AMThe 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...
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    The 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 Internet safer.  Recent phone and other scams will also be discussed.  This class has been updated with new information.
  • #124 - Technology Tutoring

    $45 1 SPOT(S) REMAINING
    March 22 – March 29
    Monday
    10:00 AM → 11:00 AM
    Sessions: 2
    Instructor: Pat Martinez
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    REGISTRATION OPENS ON 12-14-2026 AT 9:00 AMThis 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...
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    This 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 please.
  • March 22 – March 29
    Monday
    11:15 AM → 12:15 PM
    Sessions: 2
    Instructor: Pat Martinez
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    REGISTRATION OPENS ON 12-14-2026 AT 9:00 AMThis 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...
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    This 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 please.
  • #126 - Technology Tutoring

    $45 1 SPOT(S) REMAINING
    April 5 – April 12
    Monday
    10:00 AM → 11:00 AM
    Sessions: 2
    Instructor: Pat Martinez
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    REGISTRATION OPENS ON 12-14-2026 AT 9:00 AMThis 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...
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    This 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 please.
  • April 5 – April 12
    Monday
    11:15 AM → 12:15 PM
    Sessions: 2
    Instructor: Pat Martinez
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    REGISTRATION OPENS ON 12-14-2026 AT 9:00 AMThis 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...
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    This 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 please.
  • January 5 – April 13
    No Class: 2/9
    Tuesday
    9:00 AM → 9:40 AM
    Sessions: 14
    Instructor: Erika Atkinson
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    REGISTRATION OPENS ON 12-14-2026 AT 9:00 AMTap dance? You? You bet! You do not need special shoes to try this class. Come, have a good time, and tap those tootsies! This is a class for...
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    Tap dance? You? You bet! You do not need special shoes to try this class. Come, have a good time, and tap those tootsies! This is a class for beginners.
  • January 5 – April 13
    No Class: 2/9
    Tuesday
    9:45 AM → 10:25 AM
    Sessions: 14
    Instructor: Erika Atkinson
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    REGISTRATION OPENS ON 12-14-2026 AT 9:00 AMTap dance? You? You bet! Come, have a good time, and tap those tootsies! This is a class for those who have taken Tap 1 or have taken a recent tap...
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    Tap dance? You? You bet! Come, have a good time, and tap those tootsies! This is a class for those who have taken Tap 1 or have taken a recent tap class.
  • January 5 – February 9
    Tuesday
    10:00 AM → 11:30 AM
    Sessions: 6
    Instructor: Bob Richane
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    REGISTRATION OPENS ON 12-14-2026 AT 9:00 AMThis will be a discussion of the broad range of today’s issues relating directly to race. Segregation, the criminal, justice system, ICE activities, overt political racism, housing, discrimination directed at Latinas, school inequality, racism as a political weapon, etc. and how these have not only negatively impacted people of color but the entire...
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    This will be a discussion of the broad range of today’s issues relating directly to race. Segregation, the criminal, justice system, ICE activities, overt political racism, housing, discrimination directed at Latinas, school inequality, racism as a political weapon, etc. and how these have not only negatively impacted people of color but the entire country well. Following, a deep look at the centuries long American acceptance, absolute belief in, adherence to and application of white supremacy that started with the slave trade, its invented rationales, 250 years of slavery and 100 years of Jim Crow, race laws, Southern de jure segregation and the North’s de facto version.
  • January 5 – April 8
    Tuesday, Thursday
    10:00 AM → 11:00 AM
    Sessions: 28
    Instructor: Valley Manor Staff
    Locations: Valley Manor
    REGISTRATION OPENS ON 12-14-2026 AT 9:00 AMA low- impact shallow water class in a pleasing 88 degree pool. Promote joint flexibility, range of motion and agility while building cardiovascular endurance, bone density and muscular strength. This is a FUN shallow water exercise program to help you live better with decreased range of motion, balance, arthritis, muscle stiffness, fibromyalgia pain,...
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    A low- impact shallow water class in a pleasing 88 degree pool. Promote joint flexibility, range of motion and agility while building cardiovascular endurance, bone density and muscular strength. This is a FUN shallow water exercise program to help you live better with decreased range of motion, balance, arthritis, muscle stiffness, fibromyalgia pain, recuperation from chemotherapy or lack of flexibility. Suitable for every fitness level, no swimming skill is required. Class is held at Valley Manor.
  • January 5 – April 13
    No Class: 2/9
    Tuesday
    10:30 AM → 11:10 AM
    Sessions: 14
    Instructor: Erika Atkinson
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    REGISTRATION OPENS ON 12-14-2026 AT 9:00 AMThis is the next step in our Beginning Tap series. Enroll in this course with permission from Erika if you have taken Tap Dance I and know some basic...
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    This is the next step in our Beginning Tap series. Enroll in this course with permission from Erika if you have taken Tap Dance I and know some basic steps.
  • January 5 – April 13
    No Class: One Class TBD
    Tuesday
    11:00 AM → 12:00 PM
    Sessions: 15
    Instructor: Rhonda Wright
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    REGISTRATION OPENS ON 12-14-2026 AT 9:00 AMWe welcome all Oasis participants who enjoy singing, and those who think they might, to give us a try. There are no auditions and music-reading is helpful but not required. The chorus learns to sing in harmony to favorites and popular Broadway tunes to new contemporary arrangements. The Chorus usually performs one outreach concert for residents at a nearby...
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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 music-reading is helpful but not required. The chorus learns to sing in harmony to favorites and popular Broadway tunes to new contemporary arrangements. The Chorus usually performs one outreach concert for residents at a nearby older adult community (participation optional). Concert participants must wear white tops with matching red chorus tie or scarf. Music truly does lift the spirit and feed the soul.
  • January 5 – April 13
    Tuesday
    12:00 PM → 1:45 PM
    Sessions: 15
    Instructor: Betsy Feldman
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    REGISTRATION OPENS ON 12-14-2026 AT 9:00 AMThis class focuses on improving muscle strength, range of motion, balance and stamina with exercises suitable for all fitness levels. Class can be taken either seated or standing.  Participants will need a resistance band and light hand or wrist...
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    This class focuses on improving muscle strength, range of motion, balance and stamina with exercises suitable for all fitness levels. Class can be taken either seated or standing.  Participants will need a resistance band and light hand or wrist weights.
  • January 5 – February 16
    Tuesday
    1:00 PM → 1:45 PM
    Sessions: 7
    Instructor: Julie Ferreira
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    REGISTRATION OPENS ON 12-14-2026 AT 9:00 AMLearn or polish basic belly dance moves with a focus on technique, musicality, exploring different styles of Middle Eastern dance, and fun. Suitable for all levels from beginner to...
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    Learn or polish basic belly dance moves with a focus on technique, musicality, exploring different styles of Middle Eastern dance, and fun. Suitable for all levels from beginner to experienced.
  • January 5 – April 13
    Tuesday
    1:00 PM → 2:00 PM
    Sessions: 15
    Instructor: Kevin Finnigan
    Locations: Zoom
    REGISTRATION OPENS ON 12-14-2026 AT 9:00 AMThis course is aimed at those who have completed at least the equivalent of high school French 1. Emphasis will be on listening and speaking with gradual introduction of longer reading passages with the aim of building vocabulary and fluency. Students who have not completed the beginning course will need permission of the instructor to register. Please...
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    This course is aimed at those who have completed at least the equivalent of high school French 1. Emphasis will be on listening and speaking with gradual introduction of longer reading passages with the aim of building vocabulary and fluency. Students who have not completed the beginning course will need permission of the instructor to register. Please contact Oasis Rochester before registering and we will get you in touch with Kevin. You must have a computer, or smart phone, or tablet with video and audio capability, and a printer/copier/scanner for class materials. The texts used are: 'Bien Dit!' French 2 (2013 edition), its two accompanying workbooks, and 'Workbook in French Two Years,' by Eli Blume and Gail Stein. (Third edition).
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