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RECORDEDNovember 24 Monday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Steve Schockow, Retired History TeacherLocations: Oasis RochesterServing as a U.S. President is a monumental undertaking that requires perseverance and the patience to see that your agenda is implemented, regardless of how long it takes. Sadly, some of our Presidents did not survive long enough to see their vision for the nation enacted. We will look at four of our Chief Executives – William Henry Harrison, Zachary... read moreServing as a U.S. President is a monumental undertaking that requires perseverance and the patience to see that your agenda is implemented, regardless of how long it takes. Sadly, some of our Presidents did not survive long enough to see their vision for the nation enacted. We will look at four of our Chief Executives – William Henry Harrison, Zachary Taylor, James Garfield and Warren G. Harding. This class will give us a look at their unique lives and the plans they had for our country. -
RECORDEDNovember 24 Monday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Steve Schockow, Retired History TeacherLocations: Oasis Rochester Serving as a U.S. President is a monumental undertaking that requires perseverance and the patience to see that your agenda is implemented, regardless of how long it takes. Sadly, some of our Presidents did not survive long enough to see their vision for the nation enacted. We will look at four of our Chief Executives – William Henry Harrison, Zachary... read moreServing as a U.S. President is a monumental undertaking that requires perseverance and the patience to see that your agenda is implemented, regardless of how long it takes. Sadly, some of our Presidents did not survive long enough to see their vision for the nation enacted. We will look at four of our Chief Executives – William Henry Harrison, Zachary Taylor, James Garfield and Warren G. Harding. This class will give us a look at their unique lives and the plans they had for our country. Please register for this class if you plan to join via Zoom using your phone, laptop or tablet.
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RECORDEDMarch 31 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Dr. Susan Friedman, Geriatrician, URMCLocations: Oasis RochesterDid you know that 75% of chronic disease in this country could be eliminated by addressing straightforward things – like the food we eat, exercise, sleep, managing stress, avoiding tobacco, and building healthy relationships? Lifestyle medicine is a new field of medicine that works with patients to help them make and sustain changes, in order to reduce... read moreDid you know that 75% of chronic disease in this country could be eliminated by addressing straightforward things – like the food we eat, exercise, sleep, managing stress, avoiding tobacco, and building healthy relationships? Lifestyle medicine is a new field of medicine that works with patients to help them make and sustain changes, in order to reduce chronic illness and achieve their best health. Dr. Susan Friedman, Professor of Medicine at the University of Rochester, who is a geriatrician and lifestyle medicine physician, will discuss the principles of lifestyle medicine, and review some of the evidence of how it can lead to a healthier you! Register for this class if you plan to participate in person. -
RECORDEDMarch 31 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Dr. Susan Friedman, Geriatrician, URMCLocations: ZoomDid you know that 75% of chronic disease in this country could be eliminated by addressing straightforward things – like the food we eat, exercise, sleep, managing stress, avoiding tobacco, and building healthy relationships? Lifestyle medicine is a new field of medicine that works with patients to help them make and sustain changes, in order to reduce... read moreDid you know that 75% of chronic disease in this country could be eliminated by addressing straightforward things – like the food we eat, exercise, sleep, managing stress, avoiding tobacco, and building healthy relationships? Lifestyle medicine is a new field of medicine that works with patients to help them make and sustain changes, in order to reduce chronic illness and achieve their best health. Dr. Susan Friedman, Professor of Medicine at the University of Rochester, who is a geriatrician and lifestyle medicine physician, will discuss the principles of lifestyle medicine, and review some of the evidence of how it can lead to a healthier you! Please register for this class if you plan to access the class via Zoom. You must have a laptop/phone/tablet with audio or video capability.
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RECORDEDMarch 25 – April 15 Wednesday11:00 AM → 12:30 PMSessions: 4Instructor: Grace Seiberling, Art HistorianLocations: Oasis RochesterWith their emphasis on the unconscious and Freudian beliefs in the centrality of sex, male Surrealists made the sexualized female as a prime focus. While women certainly played a part as models and muses, a number of them were artists in their own right and developed alternative modes of expression. This class looks at Surrealist artists such as Dali,... read moreWith their emphasis on the unconscious and Freudian beliefs in the centrality of sex, male Surrealists made the sexualized female as a prime focus. While women certainly played a part as models and muses, a number of them were artists in their own right and developed alternative modes of expression. This class looks at Surrealist artists such as Dali, Magritte, Man Ray, Cahun, Carrington, Fini, Varos, and gender as a defining feature of Surrealist expression. Please register for this class if you plan to join the class in person.
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RECORDEDMarch 25 – April 15 Wednesday11:00 AM → 12:30 PMSessions: 4Instructor: Grace Seiberling, Art HistorianLocations: ZoomAs we head into the Bicentennial, this class will look at how and when American artists dealt with their past. The discovery of America, the Pilgrims and the Colonial period, the Revolution and Founding Fathers, the settling of the West, as well as With their emphasis on the unconscious and Freudian beliefs in the centrality of sex, male Surrealists made... read more
As we head into the Bicentennial, this class will look at how and when American artists dealt with their past. The discovery of America, the Pilgrims and the Colonial period, the Revolution and Founding Fathers, the settling of the West, as well as With their emphasis on the unconscious and Freudian beliefs in the centrality of sex, male Surrealists made the sexualized female as a prime focus. While women certainly played a part as models and muses, a number of them were artists in their own right and developed alternative modes of expression. This class looks at Surrealist artists such as Dali, Magritte, Man Ray, Cahun, Carrington, Fini, Varos, and gender as a defining feature of Surrealist expression. Please register for this class if you plan to join the class via Zoom.
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RECORDEDSeptember 28 – October 5 Monday11:00 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 2Instructor: David WoodruffLocations: Oasis RochesterSwan 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... read moreSwan 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. -
RECORDEDSeptember 28 – October 5 Monday11:00 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 2Instructor: David WoodruffLocations: ZoomA 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... read more
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.
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RECORDEDOctober 12 – October 26 No Class: 10/19Monday11:00 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 2Instructor: David WoodruffLocations: Oasis RochesterThe 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.... read moreThe 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. -
RECORDEDOctober 12 – October 26 No Class: 10/19Monday11:00 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 2Instructor: David WoodruffLocations: ZoomThe 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.... read more
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.
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RECORDEDNovember 2 – November 9 Monday11:00 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 2Instructor: David WoodruffLocations: Oasis RochesterThe Modern Knight of the Battlefield. Anyone who has used a website can tell you all about technology gone horribly wrong. But there is a science fiction-like element to the invention of the tank. And a whole new level of wrong that deserves its own category. We’ll blow apart some myths about the invention of the armored vehicle. And look at some truly... read moreThe Modern Knight of the Battlefield. Anyone who has used a website can tell you all about technology gone horribly wrong. But there is a science fiction-like element to the invention of the tank. And a whole new level of wrong that deserves its own category. We’ll blow apart some myths about the invention of the armored vehicle. And look at some truly ridiculous ideas. Some of which made it off the drawing board. We examine how a truly wild bunch walked the tightrope between speed, protection, and firepower. And what failed. Please register for this class if you are interested in participating via in person only. -
RECORDEDNovember 2 – November 9 Monday11:00 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 2Instructor: David WoodruffLocations: ZoomThe Modern Knight of the Battlefield. Anyone who has used a website can tell you all about technology gone horribly wrong. But there is a science fiction-like element to the invention of the tank. And a whole new level of wrong that deserves its own category. We’ll blow apart some myths about the invention of the armored vehicle. And look at some truly... read more
The Modern Knight of the Battlefield. Anyone who has used a website can tell you all about technology gone horribly wrong. But there is a science fiction-like element to the invention of the tank. And a whole new level of wrong that deserves its own category. We’ll blow apart some myths about the invention of the armored vehicle. And look at some truly ridiculous ideas. Some of which made it off the drawing board. We examine how a truly wild bunch walked the tightrope between speed, protection, and firepower. And what failed. Please register for this class if you are interested in participating via Zoom only.
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RECORDEDOctober 14 – November 4 Wednesday11:00 AM → 12:30 PMSessions: 4Instructor: Grace Seiberling, Art HistorianLocations: Oasis RochesterThe 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,... read moreThe 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.
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RECORDEDOctober 14 – November 4 Wednesday11:00 AM → 12:30 PMSessions: 4Instructor: Grace Seiberling, Art HistorianLocations: ZoomThe 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... read more
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.
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RECORDEDNovember 5 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Steve Schockow, Retired History TeacherLocations: Oasis RochesterMuch too often, we forget about our U.S. Presidents who have served only one term in office. This class will analyze four of those Presidencies – John Adams, Martin Van Buren, Benjamin Harrison and George H.W. Bush. This session will help us think about the contributions they made to our nation and will beg the question: Would the nation have... read moreMuch too often, we forget about our U.S. Presidents who have served only one term in office. This class will analyze four of those Presidencies – John Adams, Martin Van Buren, Benjamin Harrison and George H.W. Bush. This session will help us think about the contributions they made to our nation and will beg the question: Would the nation have prospered if they won their bids for re-election?
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RECORDEDNovember 5 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Steve Schockow, Retired History TeacherLocations: Zoom Much too often, we forget about our U.S. Presidents who have served only one term in office. This class will analyze four of those Presidencies – John Adams, Martin Van Buren, Benjamin Harrison and George H.W. Bush. This session will help us think about the contributions they made to our nation and will beg the question: Would the nation have... read moreMuch too often, we forget about our U.S. Presidents who have served only one term in office. This class will analyze four of those Presidencies – John Adams, Martin Van Buren, Benjamin Harrison and George H.W. Bush. This session will help us think about the contributions they made to our nation and will beg the question: Would the nation have prospered if they won their bids for re-election? Please register for this class if you plan to join via Zoom using your phone, laptop or tablet.
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