Rochester Oasis Classes

  • October 26
    Monday
    1:00 PM → 2:30 PM
    Sessions: 1
    Instructor: Bruce Smoller, Sommelier
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    In this class, we will explore wines from Lebanon and Israel, along with several other regions.  While not well known, the quality of the wines from this region is greatly improving as the worldwide availability increases.  Approximately 5 wines from the region will be presented, along with a discussion of their production methods and qualities. These...
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  • October 6 – November 3
    Tuesday
    1:00 PM → 2:30 PM
    Sessions: 5
    Instructor: James Kraus, retired English teacher, Rochester City School District
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    This course will examine the great baseball decade of the 1950's: post WWII faded and emerging stars, the influence of black and Latino players, two pieces of the Yankee dynasty, and the stirrings of change. A season by season chronology will be peppered with anecdotes, facts, and trivia from participants and the manager. Jim is a retired teacher who saw...
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  • October 6 – October 27
    Tuesday
    7:00 PM → 8:30 PM
    Sessions: 4
    Instructor: Jennifer Case
    Locations: Zoom
    Have a story—or many stories— to tell, but don’t know how to put the words down on paper?  In these sessions we’ll explore both memoir and fiction through a variety of activities. Participants will read and discuss short pieces of literature, respond to writing prompts, and have the opportunity to share their efforts in a safe and friendly workshop...
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  • October 7 – October 28
    Wednesday
    1:00 PM → 4:00 PM
    Sessions: 4
    Instructor: Otto Bruno, author 'Barney Miller and the Files of the Ol' One-Two’
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    Before Sinatra, Elvis, and the Beatles there was Bing, the first crooner. His ascent to superstardom was unprecedented. He not only succeeded on stage and film but he enjoyed incredible success on radio and was one of the most popular entertainers around the globe during WWII. His keen intelligence and discipline also led him to successes in business and...
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  • RECORDED
    October 14 – November 4
    Wednesday
    11:00 AM → 12:30 PM
    Sessions: 4
    Instructor: Grace Seiberling, Art Historian
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    The beginnings of photography in Britain in the 19th century were affected by a unique set of circumstances that restricted commercial activity and fostered the growth of work by privileged amateurs. This 4-session class will look at the technical and aesthetic aspects of mid-century photography, with special attention to the work of Julia Margaret Cameron,...
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  • RECORDED
    October 14 – November 4
    Wednesday
    11:00 AM → 12:30 PM
    Sessions: 4
    Instructor: Grace Seiberling, Art Historian
    Locations: Zoom
    The beginnings of photography in Britain in the 19th century were affected by a unique set of circumstances that restricted commercial activity and fostered the growth of work by privileged amateurs. This 4-session class will look at the technical and aesthetic aspects of mid-century photography, with special attention to the work of Julia Margaret...
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  • October 8
    Thursday
    9:30 AM → 11:00 AM
    Sessions: 1
    Instructor: Rosemary Johnson, Hiker
    Locations: Beechwood State Park
    Located in Sodus along the Lake Ontario shore.  Once home to a summer camp,  this park features mature woodland with a diverse ecosystem featuring a variety of ferns and other woodland plants.  Once home to a Girl Scout summer camp, remnants of the camp can still be found.  We will explore the trails and the shore line for approximately a 3 mi walk. ...
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  • October 15 – November 5
    Thursday
    11:00 AM → 12:00 PM
    Sessions: 4
    Instructor: Laurence Britt
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    This four-session course examines the history, evolution, and challenges of the American election system in the context of the 2026 midterm election. The first two sessions cover the constitutional foundations and historical development of U.S. elections. The third session focuses on key issues and potential threats to a free and fair 2026 election. The...
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  • October 15
    Thursday
    1:00 PM → 3:30 PM
    Sessions: 1
    Instructor: Lesley Shakespeare-Brogan
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    These pumpkins are a wonderful decoration you can display year after year. Elegant and seasonal. Always a hit! This is an acrylic on canvas project — all materials are supplied, and no experience is necessary. RSVP by...
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  • October 15
    Thursday
    1:00 PM → 2:00 PM
    Sessions: 1
    Instructor: Roberta R Ryan
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    In this class we’ll look at the private lives of three gentlemen who loved to scare us -and we loved every minute of it. There’ll be clips from their movies and interviews and we’ll see how their lives intertwined both on and off the screen. It’ll be a “frightfully” good...
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  • October 22
    Thursday
    1:00 PM → 3:00 PM
    Sessions: 1
    Instructor: Susan Carmen-Duffy
    Locations: Central Creatives
    Claude Monet found endless inspiration in water, light, and gardens. In this workshop we'll create an acrylic painting inspired by reflections, movement, and color. Rather than focusing on perfect details, we'll explore loose brushwork and the impressionist approach to painting what we see and what we feel. This is a wonderful workshop for beginners and...
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