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Sessions: 5Class Date(s): 05-10-2024 to 06-07-2024Day(s) of the week: FridayTime: 11:00 AM → 12:15 PMInstructor: Diane Macchiavelli, L AcTerm: 2024-2Location: Oasis RochesterAre you looking for a way to begin or develop a meditation practice but don’t know where to start? Maybe you’ve tried a class or attempted to start on your own but are frustrated because nothing has helped calm your “monkey mind”. This class teaches the tried and true method of Metta or Loving Kindness Meditation as a much-needed anchor to free the... read moreAre you looking for a way to begin or develop a meditation practice but don’t know where to start? Maybe you’ve tried a class or attempted to start on your own but are frustrated because nothing has helped calm your “monkey mind”. This class teaches the tried and true method of Metta or Loving Kindness Meditation as a much-needed anchor to free the mind. Learn how to calm the whirling, repetitive or troubling thoughts that plague our days and nights, robbing us of our peacefulness and contentment. Learn this mindfulness practice along with other techniques as remedies for the inevitable pitfalls of a meditation practice. This class is open to all Beginning & Intermediate level seekers. Diane Macchiavelli, L.Ac. is a 40+ year active meditation practitioner, still learning how to find that elusive “peace within." Sign up for one or both sessions! -
Sessions: 5Class Date(s): 06-14-2024 to 07-19-2024No Class: 7/5Day(s) of the week: FridayTime: 11:00 AM → 12:15 PMInstructor: Diane Macchiavelli, L AcTerm: 2024-2Location: Oasis RochesterAre you looking for a way to begin or develop a meditation practice but don’t know where to start? Maybe you’ve tried a class or attempted to start on your own but are frustrated because nothing has helped calm your “monkey mind”. This class teaches the tried and true method of Metta or Loving Kindness Meditation as a much-needed anchor to free the... read moreAre you looking for a way to begin or develop a meditation practice but don’t know where to start? Maybe you’ve tried a class or attempted to start on your own but are frustrated because nothing has helped calm your “monkey mind”. This class teaches the tried and true method of Metta or Loving Kindness Meditation as a much-needed anchor to free the mind. Learn how to calm the whirling, repetitive or troubling thoughts that plague our days and nights, robbing us of our peacefulness and contentment. Learn this mindfulness practice along with other techniques as remedies for the inevitable pitfalls of a meditation practice. This class is open to all Beginning & Intermediate level seekers. Diane Macchiavelli, L.Ac. is a 40+ year active meditation practitioner, still learning how to find that elusive “peace within." Sign up for one or both sessions!
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Sessions: 4Class Date(s): 05-10-2024 to 08-09-2024Day(s) of the week: FridayTime: 1:30 PM → 2:30 PMInstructor: Jenny LloydTerm: 2024-2Location: ZoomWe have many avid readers at Oasis Rochester who share books with each other. This peer-led group will meet four Mondays this trimester to critique and share ideas on a selected book and to recommend favorite books to one another. This group will stretch your literary horizons. Meeting dates are 5/10, 6/14, 7/12 and 8/9. The book selection for May 10th is... read moreWe have many avid readers at Oasis Rochester who share books with each other. This peer-led group will meet four Mondays this trimester to critique and share ideas on a selected book and to recommend favorite books to one another. This group will stretch your literary horizons. Meeting dates are 5/10, 6/14, 7/12 and 8/9. The book selection for May 10th is 'Bottoms Up and the Devil Laughs'. Class is held via Zoom. You must have a computer/tablet/phone with audio and video capability. -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-31-2024 to 05-31-2024Day(s) of the week: FridayTime: 1:00 PM → 2:00 PMInstructor: Term: 2024-2Location: Artisan WorksArtisan 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 moreArtisan 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 walls. On your guided tour you will see areas not open to the public with an auto made of wood, a Victorian dining room, a firehouse complete with 1968 restored truck, a Frank Lloyd Wright room, and a complete retro dental office. This is a tour not to be missed. Feel free to remain after to tour the rest of the museum. Artisan Works is at 565 Blossom Rd. You may register for one additional person and RSVP by5/24 at noon. -
Sessions: 3Class Date(s): 06-07-2024 to 06-21-2024Day(s) of the week: FridayTime: 1:00 PM → 3:00 PMInstructor: MAG DocentTerm: 2024-2Location: Memorial Art GalleryThis class has received rave reviews from our members. Using art at the Memorial Art Gallery, the docents will guide you through the Gallery, teaching art appreciation skills of observation and interpretation. You will learn new ways to look at, and engage deeply with, works of art. Your new skills will enable you to enjoy art differently in the future.... read moreThis class has received rave reviews from our members. Using art at the Memorial Art Gallery, the docents will guide you through the Gallery, teaching art appreciation skills of observation and interpretation. You will learn new ways to look at, and engage deeply with, works of art. Your new skills will enable you to enjoy art differently in the future. Feel free to stay and tour the gallery on your own after. One of the weeks will concentrate on a temporary exhibit. Pay at registration, not at the door. RSVP by 6/3. -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 06-28-2024 to 06-28-2024Day(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 moreEnjoy 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 week the movie is scheduled. You must pay in advance. Concessions will be available. Doors open at 11:30 am and the movie starts at 12:00 pm. The doors will be locked when the movie begins. You may register and pay yourself and one guest. Registration deadline 6/28/24 at 9am. -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 07-19-2024 to 07-19-2024Day(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 moreEnjoy 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 week the movie is scheduled. You must pay in advance. Concessions will be available. Doors open at 11:30 am and the movie starts at 12:00 pm. The doors will be locked when the movie begins. You may register and pay yourself and one guest. Registration deadline 7/19/24 at 9am.
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Sessions: 3Class Date(s): 08-02-2024 to 08-16-2024Day(s) of the week: FridayTime: 1:00 PM → 3:00 PMInstructor: MAG DocentTerm: 2024-2Location: Memorial Art GalleryThis class has received rave reviews from our members. Using art at the Memorial Art Gallery, the docents will guide you through the Gallery, teaching art appreciation skills of observation and interpretation. You will learn new ways to look at, and engage deeply with, works of art. Your new skills will enable you to enjoy art differently in the future.... read moreThis class has received rave reviews from our members. Using art at the Memorial Art Gallery, the docents will guide you through the Gallery, teaching art appreciation skills of observation and interpretation. You will learn new ways to look at, and engage deeply with, works of art. Your new skills will enable you to enjoy art differently in the future. Feel free to stay and tour the gallery on your own after. One of the weeks will concentrate on a temporary exhibit. Pay at registration, not at the door. RSVP by 7/29.
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 08-09-2024 to 08-09-2024Day(s) of the week: FridayTime: 2:00 PM → 3:30 PMInstructor: Bruce Smoller, SommelierTerm: 2024-2Location: Oasis RochesterSame country, new wines from different regions! France is a large wine-producing country. Many of these wines are available within the United States and they have a wide range of styles, suitable for many types of occasions and food pairings. In this class, we will take a brief tour of French wines as an overview of the markedly divergent types. We... read moreSame country, new wines from different regions! France is a large wine-producing country. Many of these wines are available within the United States and they have a wide range of styles, suitable for many types of occasions and food pairings. In this class, we will take a brief tour of French wines as an overview of the markedly divergent types. We will discuss and taste 5 wines and suggest suitable food pairings, along with a discussion of wine making processes, and the effects of climate and geology from the region. Registration deadline is 8/2/24 at noon. -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 08-16-2024 to 08-16-2024Day(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 moreEnjoy 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 week the movie is scheduled. You must pay in advance. Concessions will be available. Doors open at 11:30 am and the movie starts at 12:00 pm. The doors will be locked when the movie begins. You may register and pay yourself and one guest. Registration deadline 8/16/24 at 9am.
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 07-17-2024 to 07-17-2024Day(s) of the week: WednesdayTime: 11:00 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: GCM DocentTerm: 2024-2Location: Genesee Country MuseumGet a glimpse above and below! Museum experts provide special access to upstairs, downstairs, and behind barriers, providing guests with an experience above and beyond the day-to-day offerings within the Historic Village. Tours will emphasize room usage and will illuminate the daily experiences of our buildings' former inhabitants. Experience is... read moreGet a glimpse above and below! Museum experts provide special access to upstairs, downstairs, and behind barriers, providing guests with an experience above and beyond the day-to-day offerings within the Historic Village. Tours will emphasize room usage and will illuminate the daily experiences of our buildings' former inhabitants. Experience is approximately 1 hour, involving walking and narrow stairs. This experience also includes general admission to the museum; a self-guiding, walking experience for the duration of their visit, and 10% off gift shop purchases. You may register for yourself and a guest. Please RSVP by 7/5 at noon.
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