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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 08-10-2022 to 08-10-2022Day(s) of the week: WednesdayTime: 12:00 PM → 3:00 PMInstructor: Otto Bruno, host of Jazz 90.1 FM’s “Sinatra and Company”Term: 2022-2Location: Oasis RochesterJoin our resident film historian/writer for Wednesday afternoons at the movies. Throughout the summer, Otto will host a variety of films offering introductions, background history and trivia, and a short discussion following the classic film screenings. The slate of films will feature Sidney Poitier, Anne Bancroft, Jimmy Cagney, Gene Kelly, Shirley Jones,... read moreJoin our resident film historian/writer for Wednesday afternoons at the movies. Throughout the summer, Otto will host a variety of films offering introductions, background history and trivia, and a short discussion following the classic film screenings. The slate of films will feature Sidney Poitier, Anne Bancroft, Jimmy Cagney, Gene Kelly, Shirley Jones, The Marx Brothers and more. Musicals, comedies, dramas or mysteries, there's something for everyone At the Movies with Otto Bruno. This week's movie is "Monkey Business (1931)." -
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 moreThe 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 carry them out. It’s another thing entirely to give orders. Here will examine just a few of those who gave less than successful orders during their service. Please register for this class if you are interested in participating via in person only.
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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
The 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 carry them out. It’s another thing entirely to give orders. Here will examine just a few of those who gave less than successful orders during their service. 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.
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 09-26-2022 to 09-26-2022Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 1:00 PM → 3:00 PMInstructor: Lisa Robinson, Central CreativesTerm: 2022-3Location: Central CreativesParticipants will focus on becoming comfortable with watercolor painting techniques and enjoying the process of painting. The basics of materials, tools, techniques, color, value and “seeing” your subject will be explored. Skill Level:... read moreParticipants will focus on becoming comfortable with watercolor painting techniques and enjoying the process of painting. The basics of materials, tools, techniques, color, value and “seeing” your subject will be explored. Skill Level: Beginners -
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 moreThird 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 Churchill to tell him they had lost after only six days. The German victory was so sudden, even the German generals were shocked. So, how did it all end up on a beach in Dunkirk? What went wrong? 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.
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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
Third 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 Churchill to tell him they had lost after only six days. The German victory was so sudden, even the German generals were shocked. So, how did it all end up on a beach in Dunkirk? What went wrong? Please register for this class if you are interested in participating via in person only.
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Sessions: 2Class Date(s): 06-17-2024 to 06-24-2024Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 11:00 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: David WoodruffTerm: 2024-2Location: Oasis RochesterWar Crimes Before the Hague. If you rob a bank and get caught in almost every country, you go to jail—if they don’t shoot you. But what if the government of one country sets out to rob all the banks of an entire continent—and commit thousands of other crimes as well? Before WWII, they sent you to Elba. But German and Japanese leaders raised the... read moreWar Crimes Before the Hague. If you rob a bank and get caught in almost every country, you go to jail—if they don’t shoot you. But what if the government of one country sets out to rob all the banks of an entire continent—and commit thousands of other crimes as well? Before WWII, they sent you to Elba. But German and Japanese leaders raised the stakes so high, exile would not be a fitting punishment. The only trouble is, how to you punish people who technically didn’t break the laws in their country—and for things you did yourself? Please register for this class if you are interested in participating via in person only.
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Sessions: 2Class Date(s): 06-17-2024 to 06-24-2024Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 11:00 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: David WoodruffTerm: 2024-2Location: ZoomWar Crimes Before the Hague. If you rob a bank and get caught in almost every country, you go to jail—if they don’t shoot you. But what if the government of one country sets out to rob all the banks of an entire continent—and commit thousands of other crimes as well? Before WWII, they sent you to Elba. But German and Japanese leaders raised the stakes... read more
War Crimes Before the Hague. If you rob a bank and get caught in almost every country, you go to jail—if they don’t shoot you. But what if the government of one country sets out to rob all the banks of an entire continent—and commit thousands of other crimes as well? Before WWII, they sent you to Elba. But German and Japanese leaders raised the stakes so high, exile would not be a fitting punishment. The only trouble is, how to you punish people who technically didn’t break the laws in their country—and for things you did yourself? 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.
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Sessions: 2Class Date(s): 07-01-2024 to 07-08-2024Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 11:00 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: David WoodruffTerm: 2024-2Location: Oasis RochesterNine Days Queen. In the history of England, every text will tell you about Henry VIII’s son Edward VI, who was followed up by Queen Mary. Who gave her throne to Elizabeth I. But England had another queen, their first. A woman the English tried to sweep under the rug. She signed her name: Jane the Queen. But she only lasted nine days. Her story may be the... read moreNine Days Queen. In the history of England, every text will tell you about Henry VIII’s son Edward VI, who was followed up by Queen Mary. Who gave her throne to Elizabeth I. But England had another queen, their first. A woman the English tried to sweep under the rug. She signed her name: Jane the Queen. But she only lasted nine days. Her story may be the ultimate tale of palace intrigue. Pitting noble house against noble house in a tale that features greed and religious struggles that would rival any party politics going on today. Please register for this class if you are interested in participating via in person only.
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Sessions: 2Class Date(s): 07-01-2024 to 07-08-2024Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 11:00 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: David WoodruffTerm: 2024-2Location: ZoomNine Days Queen. In the history of England, every text will tell you about Henry VIII’s son Edward VI, who was followed up by Queen Mary. Who gave her throne to Elizabeth I. But England had another queen, their first. A woman the English tried to sweep under the rug. She signed her name: Jane the Queen. But she only lasted nine days. Her story may be the... read more
Nine Days Queen. In the history of England, every text will tell you about Henry VIII’s son Edward VI, who was followed up by Queen Mary. Who gave her throne to Elizabeth I. But England had another queen, their first. A woman the English tried to sweep under the rug. She signed her name: Jane the Queen. But she only lasted nine days. Her story may be the ultimate tale of palace intrigue. Pitting noble house against noble house in a tale that features greed and religious struggles that would rival any party politics going on today. 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.
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Sessions: 2Class Date(s): 04-01-2024 to 04-08-2024Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 11:00 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: David WoodruffTerm: 2024-`Location: Oasis RochesterAviation Mystery. All we know for sure is that on July 2, 1937, Amelia Earhart disappeared. But for close to 90 years, we’ve been trying to uncover what happened to the aviator who tried to fly around the earth near the equator. And like Magellan, who attempted to do the same on the water… ending his journey halfway across the Pacific… we’ve been... read moreAviation Mystery. All we know for sure is that on July 2, 1937, Amelia Earhart disappeared. But for close to 90 years, we’ve been trying to uncover what happened to the aviator who tried to fly around the earth near the equator. And like Magellan, who attempted to do the same on the water… ending his journey halfway across the Pacific… we’ve been trying to understand what happened to the person who first attempted the journey in the air… and vanished over that same ocean in the middle of the 20th Century. -
Sessions: 2Class Date(s): 04-01-2024 to 04-08-2024Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 11:00 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: David WoodruffTerm: 2024-1Location: ZoomAmerica’s Real Assassination Conspiracy. Lee has surrendered, and the Confederacy is doomed. The Civil War is over. But when the nation could be rejoicing, it’s plunged into grief by the assassination of President Lincoln. But in less than 24 hours, everyone would learn it was not the act of a lone madman, but a conspiracy designed to cut off both the... read more
America’s Real Assassination Conspiracy. Lee has surrendered, and the Confederacy is doomed. The Civil War is over. But when the nation could be rejoicing, it’s plunged into grief by the assassination of President Lincoln. But in less than 24 hours, everyone would learn it was not the act of a lone madman, but a conspiracy designed to cut off both the head of the American government and its military. In the end, only Lincoln is killed. Nevertheless, the people want revenge… and they’ll get it. Except for the ones who got away. 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.
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Sessions: 15Class Date(s): 05-07-2024 to 08-13-2024Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 1:00 PM → 2:00 PMInstructor: Kevin FinniganTerm: 2024-2Location: ZoomIf you are looking to refresh the French you studied years ago and you are a little “rusty,” then this is the course for you! The emphasis of this course will be aural/oral communication skills with the appropriate grammar to support that. There will be individual, pair and group activities. Topics will include vocabulary for the family and how to... read moreIf you are looking to refresh the French you studied years ago and you are a little “rusty,” then this is the course for you! The emphasis of this course will be aural/oral communication skills with the appropriate grammar to support that. There will be individual, pair and group activities. Topics will include vocabulary for the family and how to use adjectives. This unit is a detailed look into Québec culture. (The textbook emphasizes the multi-cultural diversity of the francophone world.) Class is taught via Zoom. You must have a computer/phone/tablet with video and audio capability and a printer for class materials. This course assumes you have at least a small background in French. Students not currently enrolled in the course will need permission of the instructor to register. Please contact Oasis Rochester before registering and we will get you in touch with Kevin. The text for the course is 'Bien dit!' French 1 (2013). -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 10-04-2022 to 10-04-2022Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 1:30 PM → 3:00 PMInstructor: Ginny Hronek, Dynamix Training and ConsultingTerm: 2022-3Location: Oasis RochesterDuring this workshop participants will distinguish between positive and negative stress, identify signs and symptoms of stress, develop techniques for stress management prevention and intervention, specify how to integrate humor into the personal and professional life, develop an action plan to reduce stress and maximize mirth. Ginny Hronek, of Dynamix... read moreDuring this workshop participants will distinguish between positive and negative stress, identify signs and symptoms of stress, develop techniques for stress management prevention and intervention, specify how to integrate humor into the personal and professional life, develop an action plan to reduce stress and maximize mirth. Ginny Hronek, of Dynamix Training and Consulting, has been teaching stress management and humor for over twenty years. Her presentations have spanned corporate settings, hospitals, academics and non-profits. Ginny has a contagious enthusiasm that resonates with participants. -
Sessions: 3Class Date(s): 09-15-2022 to 09-29-2022Day(s) of the week: ThursdayTime: 1:00 PM → 2:00 PMInstructor: Laurence Britt, author and commentator on political and economic affairsTerm: 2022-3Location: Oasis RochesterThis three part course will deal with the turbulent history of the relationship between the United States and Russia. This relationship has been one of continual tension for more that 100 years, briefly interrupted during World War II when the two nations were critical allies to each other. The first session of the course will cover the period from... read moreThis three part course will deal with the turbulent history of the relationship between the United States and Russia. This relationship has been one of continual tension for more that 100 years, briefly interrupted during World War II when the two nations were critical allies to each other. The first session of the course will cover the period from Czarist Russia through the Bolshevik revolution and the coming of WWII. Session two will deal with the war time alliance, the quick descent into antagonism and the long Cold War struggle. The third session will cover the period since the breakup of the Soviet Union and culminating with the current standoff between the United States, Putin's Russia and the conflicting policies in American political leadership. The current war between Russia and Ukraine and American's response will also be considered. Mr. Britt has travelled extensively in Russia and is a contributing author to the 1990 book "The Future of U.S.-Soviet Relations."
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Sessions: 3Class Date(s): 09-15-2022 to 09-29-2022Day(s) of the week: ThursdayTime: 1:00 PM → 2:00 PMInstructor: Laurence Britt, author and commentator on political and economic affairsTerm: 2022-3Location: ZoomThis three part course will deal with the turbulent history of the relationship between the United States and Russia. This relationship has been one of continual tension for more that 100 years, briefly interrupted during World War II when the two nations were critical allies to each other. The first session of the course will cover the period from... read more
This three part course will deal with the turbulent history of the relationship between the United States and Russia. This relationship has been one of continual tension for more that 100 years, briefly interrupted during World War II when the two nations were critical allies to each other. The first session of the course will cover the period from Czarist Russia through the Bolshevik revolution and the coming of WWII. Session two will deal with the war time alliance, the quick descent into antagonism and the long Cold War struggle. The third session will cover the period since the breakup of the Soviet Union and culminating with the current standoff between the United States, Putin's Russia and the conflicting policies in American political leadership. The current war between Russia and Ukraine and American's response will also be considered. Mr. Britt has travelled extensively in Russia and is a contributing author to the 1990 book "The Future of U.S.-Soviet Relations."
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