Rochester Oasis Classes

  • September 14
    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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  • September 14
    Monday
    1:00 PM → 2:30 PM
    Sessions: 1
    Instructor: Michael Nighan
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    Although Susan B. Anthony, as one of America’s most famous women, has been honored by appearing on postage stamps and coinage, the story of how she got there - and the times that attempts to commemorate her in that manner failed - hasn’t been told. In “Stamping on Rochester and Susan B”, and “What’s (Not) in Your Wallet”, Michael J. Nighan...
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  • September 8 – November 10
    No Class: One Class TBD
    Tuesday
    11:00 AM → 12:00 PM
    Sessions: 10
    Instructor: Rhonda Wright
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    We 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 arrangements. The Chorus usually performs one outreach concert for residents at a nearby nursing home...
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  • September 8 – November 10
    Tuesday
    12:00 PM → 12:45 PM
    Sessions: 10
    Instructor: Betsy Feldman
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    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. *Please note schedule change.  Class begins one week later and ends one week...
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  • RECORDED
    September 9 – September 30
    Wednesday
    11:00 AM → 12:30 PM
    Sessions: 4
    Instructor: Grace Seiberling, Art Historian
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    Impressionist artistic relationships of male and female artists have been often viewed in a master-pupil light, with the female artist as the secondary figure. This 4-session class will look at the artistic interchanges among these painters and print-makers in the larger context of conditions for women artists and the Impressionist movement.  Please...
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  • RECORDED
    September 9 – September 30
    Wednesday
    11:00 AM → 12:30 PM
    Sessions: 4
    Instructor: Grace Seiberling, Art Historian
    Locations: Zoom
    Impressionist artistic relationships of male and female artists have been often viewed in a master-pupil light, with the female artist as the secondary figure. This 4-session class will look at the artistic interchanges among these painters and print-makers in the larger context of conditions for women artists and the Impressionist movement. Please register...
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  • September 9 – September 30
    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
    How does a boy from Omaha, Nebraska, end up as the symbol of elegance on the dance floor and one of the most beloved icons of American cinema? From vaudeville to the Broadway stage, from film sets to award-winning television, Fred Astaire conquered show business to become a symbol of sophisticated entertainment around the world. Join us as we bask in the...
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  • September 9 – November 11
    Wednesday
    1:15 PM → 1:55 PM
    Sessions: 10
    Instructor: Erika Atkinson
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    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...
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  • September 10
    Thursday
    1:00 PM → 2:30 PM
    Sessions: 1
    Instructor: Jack Rosenberry
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    Artificial Intelligence (AI) is showing up everywhere — from smartphones and search engines to healthcare, banking, and customer service. But what exactly is AI? Is it something to be excited about, cautious about, or both? What do some of the AI applications you’ve heard about really do, and how do they work?  This friendly, jargon-free one-hour class...
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