Rochester Oasis Classes

  • RECORDED
    October 12 – October 26
    No Class: 10/19
    Monday
    11:00 AM → 12:00 PM
    Sessions: 2
    Instructor: David Woodruff
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    The Misunderstood King. In 1763, America loved this guy. We put up a statue of him in New York City. He was the twelfth English king to lay claim to this part of North America. And by 1776, we hated his guts… and told him so in our Declaration of Independence. Now, 250 years after that eventful day, it might be worth a minute to see who this person was....
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    The Misunderstood King. In 1763, America loved this guy. We put up a statue of him in New York City. He was the twelfth English king to lay claim to this part of North America. And by 1776, we hated his guts… and told him so in our Declaration of Independence. Now, 250 years after that eventful day, it might be worth a minute to see who this person was. The man who went from beloved to hated in so brief a time span. Before he died, he was tortured by his own people. A man who never once claimed to be the King of America. Please register for this class if you are interested in participating via in person only.  
  • RECORDED
    October 12 – October 26
    No Class: 10/19
    Monday
    11:00 AM → 12:00 PM
    Sessions: 2
    Instructor: David Woodruff
    Locations: Zoom
    The Misunderstood King. In 1763, America loved this guy. We put up a statue of him in New York City. He was the twelfth English king to lay claim to this part of North America. And by 1776, we hated his guts… and told him so in our Declaration of Independence. Now, 250 years after that eventful day, it might be worth a minute to see who this person was....
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    The Misunderstood King. In 1763, America loved this guy. We put up a statue of him in New York City. He was the twelfth English king to lay claim to this part of North America. And by 1776, we hated his guts… and told him so in our Declaration of Independence. Now, 250 years after that eventful day, it might be worth a minute to see who this person was. The man who went from beloved to hated in so brief a time span. Before he died, he was tortured by his own people. A man who never once claimed to be the King of America. Please register for this class if you are interested in participating via Zoom only.  

  • October 12 – November 2
    Monday
    1:00 PM → 2:30 PM
    Sessions: 4
    Instructor: Monk Rowe, Fillius Jazz Archive Director
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    Monk Rowe, the Director of the Fillius Jazz Archive at Hamilton College, follows up his first successful Oasis course with a new program of jazz oral history excerpts. Since 1995, Monk has conducted over 500 video interviews with jazz artists that cover the breadth and lore of the music’s storied history. With Romy Britell, Monk co-authored the book, Jazz...
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    Monk Rowe, the Director of the Fillius Jazz Archive at Hamilton College, follows up his first successful Oasis course with a new program of jazz oral history excerpts. Since 1995, Monk has conducted over 500 video interviews with jazz artists that cover the breadth and lore of the music’s storied history. With Romy Britell, Monk co-authored the book, Jazz Tales from Jazz Legends and he currently hosts the podcast, Jazz Backstory. Recorded and live music examples will complement these jazz tales. Participants will see and hear the history of this unique American art form, straight from the artists who lived it.
  • October 19
    Monday
    10:00 AM → 11:00 AM
    Sessions: 1
    Instructor: Matt Kennel, AFC Vacations
    Locations: Zoom
    Learn all about these upcoming trips.  Great Canadian Cities is scheduled to begin on June 16th, 2027 and Highlights of England, Scotland and Wales on November 3, 2027. In this online meeting with host AFC Vacations and interested participants from Oasis Rochester, as well as Syracuse and Washington Metro centers, you will be able to get all your questions...
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    Learn all about these upcoming trips.  Great Canadian Cities is scheduled to begin on June 16th, 2027 and Highlights of England, Scotland and Wales on November 3, 2027. In this online meeting with host AFC Vacations and interested participants from Oasis Rochester, as well as Syracuse and Washington Metro centers, you will be able to get all your questions answered about this amazing vacations. This webinar will be recorded, so please let us know if you are interested but cannot make this date.
  • October 19
    Monday
    10:00 AM → 11:00 AM
    Sessions: 1
    Instructor: Matt Kennel, AFC Vacations
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    Learn all about these upcoming trips.  Great Canadian Cities is scheduled to begin on June 16th, 2027 and Highlights of England, Scotland and Wales on November 3, 2027. In this online meeting with host AFC Vacations and interested participants from Oasis Rochester, as well as Syracuse and Washington Metro centers, you will be able to get all your questions...
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    Learn all about these upcoming trips.  Great Canadian Cities is scheduled to begin on June 16th, 2027 and Highlights of England, Scotland and Wales on November 3, 2027. In this online meeting with host AFC Vacations and interested participants from Oasis Rochester, as well as Syracuse and Washington Metro centers, you will be able to get all your questions answered about this amazing vacations. This webinar will be recorded, so please let us know if you are interested but cannot make this date. Register for this class if you would prefer to view the webinar at Oasis Rochester.
  • 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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    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, and will follow the expansion of the medium as it recorded the rapidly changing culture of Victorian England. Please register for this class if you plan to join the class in person.

  • 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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    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, and will follow the expansion of the medium as it recorded the rapidly changing culture of Victorian England. Please register for this class if you plan to join the class via Zoom.

  • 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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    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.  Bring a snack and we will pause halfway to enjoy the lakeside view.  Allow two hours for this walk.  This is an easy walk through the woods on dirt trails that can be uneven. Directions: Park at Beechwood State Park West Entrance.  7423 Lake Rd Sodus is a private residence.  The park entrance is just east of this house on the north side of Lake Rd.  This entrance is directly across from Maxwell Rd. Walk will only be cancelled in the event of heavy rain or thunder.
  • 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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    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 final session discusses the election results and the issues that emerged.
  • 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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    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 10/8.

  • 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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    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 time.
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