Rochester Oasis Classes

  • RECORDED
    September 28 – October 5
    Monday
    11:00 AM → 12:00 PM
    Sessions: 2
    Instructor: David Woodruff
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    Swan versus the Boar. The crown of the King of England moved around over eight different heads in the fifteenth century. But it wasn’t just two sides fighting over the royal seat. These were cousins. Blood relatives. And none of them had any problem shedding that blood to get what they wanted. A place at the front of the line. The top of the hill. But the...
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    Swan versus the Boar. The crown of the King of England moved around over eight different heads in the fifteenth century. But it wasn’t just two sides fighting over the royal seat. These were cousins. Blood relatives. And none of them had any problem shedding that blood to get what they wanted. A place at the front of the line. The top of the hill. But the view from up there was nothing more than a horde of people rushing up the slopes to pull you down. Or drown you in a vat of wine. Shakespeare loved this stuff. Please register for this class if you are interested in participating via in person only.  
  • RECORDED
    September 28 – October 5
    Monday
    11:00 AM → 12:00 PM
    Sessions: 2
    Instructor: David Woodruff
    Locations: Zoom
    A Swan versus the Boar. The crown of the King of England moved around over eight different heads in the fifteenth century. But it wasn’t just two sides fighting over the royal seat. These were cousins. Blood relatives. And none of them had any problem shedding that blood to get what they wanted. A place at the front of the line. The top of the hill. But...
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    A Swan versus the Boar. The crown of the King of England moved around over eight different heads in the fifteenth century. But it wasn’t just two sides fighting over the royal seat. These were cousins. Blood relatives. And none of them had any problem shedding that blood to get what they wanted. A place at the front of the line. The top of the hill. But the view from up there was nothing more than a horde of people rushing up the slopes to pull you down. Or drown you in a vat of wine. Shakespeare loved this stuff. 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.

  • September 22 – December 1
    Tuesday
    9:45 AM → 10:45 AM
    Sessions: 11
    Instructor: Anne Wilcox, Associate Professor, U of R
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    Want to learn how to make a dance?  Come join Moving Memories, a collaborative choreography class designed for older adults and students from the University of Rochester.  Weekly classes held with UR students to learn about the art of choreography, culminating with a performance with lights, costumes, and music!  Each class we focus on different...
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    Want to learn how to make a dance?  Come join Moving Memories, a collaborative choreography class designed for older adults and students from the University of Rochester.  Weekly classes held with UR students to learn about the art of choreography, culminating with a performance with lights, costumes, and music!  Each class we focus on different dance-making skills.  Classes are free and open to all levels of ability.  You can be in your dance or choose other dancers to perform your choreography.  The last three classes will be held at the UofR (details to come). Culminates in a performance the weekend of December 5th (date to be determined) at the University of Rochester.
  • September 22 – November 10
    Tuesday
    1:00 PM → 1:45 PM
    Sessions: 8
    Instructor: Julie Ferreira
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    Learn or polish basic belly dance moves with a focus on technique, traveling steps and exploring different styles of Middle Eastern dance. Suitable for all levels from beginner to...
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    Learn or polish basic belly dance moves with a focus on technique, traveling steps and exploring different styles of Middle Eastern dance. Suitable for all levels from beginner to experienced.
  • September 10
    Thursday
    9:30 AM → 11:00 AM
    Sessions: 1
    Instructor: Rosemary Johnson, Hiker
    Locations: Beatty Point Park
    Meet on Long Pond Road north of the Parkway.  Parking is on the east side of Long Pond Road.   The walk is approximately an easy 2.3 mile loop trail on gravel and grass, but you can turn around (with a buddy) and walk back sooner if you'd like.   Please come prepared with comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, a hat, water and sunscreen.  Walk will...
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    Meet on Long Pond Road north of the Parkway.  Parking is on the east side of Long Pond Road.   The walk is approximately an easy 2.3 mile loop trail on gravel and grass, but you can turn around (with a buddy) and walk back sooner if you'd like.   Please come prepared with comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, a hat, water and sunscreen.  Walk will only be cancelled in the event of heavy rain or thunder.
  • September 10 – November 12
    Thursday
    11:00 AM → 11:45 PM
    Sessions: 10
    Instructor: Betsy Feldman
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    This class is for participants who have no previous experience with YOGA and/or those who need to make physical adjustments to meet their needs. Postures and movements will be taught seated with optional standing opportunities. It is my priority that each session provides a comfortable supportive environment and feeling of acceptance for every participant....
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    This class is for participants who have no previous experience with YOGA and/or those who need to make physical adjustments to meet their needs. Postures and movements will be taught seated with optional standing opportunities. It is my priority that each session provides a comfortable supportive environment and feeling of acceptance for every participant. Please wear comfortable clothing, no equipment needed.
  • September 17 – October 8
    Thursday
    1:00 PM → 3:00 PM
    Sessions: 4
    Instructor: Jack Rosenberry
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    Get hands-on with Google! In this four-week, in-person class, you’ll explore the full suite of Google Tools through guided demos and hands-on practice. Learn to manage Gmail, organize files in Google Drive, create and format documents and spreadsheets, and even experiment with Gemini, Google’s new AI tool. Bring your own laptop (no iPads or phones) and...
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    Get hands-on with Google! In this four-week, in-person class, you’ll explore the full suite of Google Tools through guided demos and hands-on practice. Learn to manage Gmail, organize files in Google Drive, create and format documents and spreadsheets, and even experiment with Gemini, Google’s new AI tool. Bring your own laptop (no iPads or phones) and Gmail account to follow along as the instructor walks you step-by-step through each skill. Perfect for anyone looking to boost digital productivity and confidence using Google’s most powerful features.  Please bring your own laptop fully charged and have a Gmail account already set up.
  • September 11 – December 11
    No Class: 11/27 One Class TBD
    Friday
    10:30 AM → 11:30 AM
    Sessions: 13
    Instructor: Rhonda Wright
    Locations: Zoom
    Nia is a whole-body approach to fitness that encompasses the dance arts, the martial arts, and the healing arts. This class can be enjoyed while seated or standing. Through expressive movement and music, Nia invites you to achieve physical, mental, and spiritual fitness and well-being. Nia will lubricate your joints, release your tension, enhance your...
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    Nia is a whole-body approach to fitness that encompasses the dance arts, the martial arts, and the healing arts. This class can be enjoyed while seated or standing. Through expressive movement and music, Nia invites you to achieve physical, mental, and spiritual fitness and well-being. Nia will lubricate your joints, release your tension, enhance your balance, and tone your muscles with pleasure, mindful awareness and joyful spirit. This class also can be experienced while seated.   You will need a phone, laptop or tablet with audio and video capability.
  • September 11 – December 11
    Friday
    1:30 PM → 2:30 PM
    Sessions: 4
    Instructor: Jenny Lloyd
    Locations: Zoom
    We have many avid readers at Oasis Rochester who share books with each other. This peer-led group will meet four Fridays 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 9/11, 10/9, 11/13, 12/11. The book selection for 9/11 is 'The...
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    We have many avid readers at Oasis Rochester who share books with each other. This peer-led group will meet four Fridays 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 9/11, 10/9, 11/13, 12/11. The book selection for 9/11 is 'The Barn:  The Secret History of a Murder in Mississippi' by Wright Thompson.  Class is held via Zoom.  You must have a computer/tablet/phone with audio and video capability.
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