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November 2 Wednesday3:00 PM → 4:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Mark Sample, Professor of History, MCCLocations: Oasis RochesterThis was a big one - that year was the depth of the Great Depression. A (seemingly) do-nothing President, Herbert Hoover, is up for re-election. The Governor of New York, FDR is the opponent. Whoever wins will change the future of the... read moreThis was a big one - that year was the depth of the Great Depression. A (seemingly) do-nothing President, Herbert Hoover, is up for re-election. The Governor of New York, FDR is the opponent. Whoever wins will change the future of the country. -
March 24 – April 14 Wednesday11:00 AM → 12:30 PMSessions: 4Instructor: Grace Seiberling, Art HistorianLocations: Oasis RochesterWomen's bodies have been a standard subject for art. Female artists in the later 20th and 21st century have reclaimed their own bodies in paintings or performance, have critiqued art and media traditions, or have represented women's bodies in non-traditional forms. This four-session class will look at artists such as Jenny Saville, Tracy Emin, Cindy... read moreWomen's bodies have been a standard subject for art. Female artists in the later 20th and 21st century have reclaimed their own bodies in paintings or performance, have critiqued art and media traditions, or have represented women's bodies in non-traditional forms. This four-session class will look at artists such as Jenny Saville, Tracy Emin, Cindy Sherman, Kiki Smith, Mary Kelly, Carolee Schneeman. Please register for this class if you plan to join the class in person.
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November 2 Wednesday3:00 PM → 4:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Mark Sample, Professor of History, MCCLocations: ZoomThis was a big one - that year was the depth of the Great Depression. A (seemingly) do-nothing President, Herbert Hoover, is up for re-election. The Governor of New York, FDR is the opponent. Whoever wins will change the future of the country. Register for this class if you will ONLY be attending via Zoom. You must have a computer/tablet/phone with... read moreThis was a big one - that year was the depth of the Great Depression. A (seemingly) do-nothing President, Herbert Hoover, is up for re-election. The Governor of New York, FDR is the opponent. Whoever wins will change the future of the country. Register for this class if you will ONLY be attending via Zoom. You must have a computer/tablet/phone with video and audio capability.
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March 24 – April 14 Wednesday11:00 AM → 12:30 PMSessions: 4Instructor: Grace Seiberling, Art HistorianLocations: ZoomWomen's bodies have been a standard subject for art. Female artists in the later 20th and 21st century have reclaimed their own bodies in paintings or performance, have critiqued art and media traditions, or have represented women's bodies in non-traditional forms. This four-session class will look at artists such as Jenny Saville, Tracy Emin, Cindy... read more
Women's bodies have been a standard subject for art. Female artists in the later 20th and 21st century have reclaimed their own bodies in paintings or performance, have critiqued art and media traditions, or have represented women's bodies in non-traditional forms. This four-session class will look at artists such as Jenny Saville, Tracy Emin, Cindy Sherman, Kiki Smith, Mary Kelly, Carolee Schneeman. Please register for this class if you plan to join the class via Zoom.
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April 7 Wednesday12:00 PM → 1:15 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Katie BauerLocations: Oasis RochesterHave fun in the kitchen as we prepare easy, tasty recipes, share good company, and discover simple, healthy ways to use food to nourish our bodies and support our health! Fat is back…..secret ingredient, (avocado). No oven or kitchen experience required. Katie is a health, wellness and exercise... read moreHave fun in the kitchen as we prepare easy, tasty recipes, share good company, and discover simple, healthy ways to use food to nourish our bodies and support our health! Fat is back…..secret ingredient, (avocado). No oven or kitchen experience required. Katie is a health, wellness and exercise coach. -
April 14 Wednesday12:30 PM → 1:45 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Katie BauerLocations: Oasis RochesterExplore mindfulness, stress management, and ways to create calmness and balance in everyday... read moreExplore mindfulness, stress management, and ways to create calmness and balance in everyday life. -
November 10 – November 17 Wednesday01:30 PM → 03:00 PMSessions: 2Instructor: Otto Bruno, host of Jazz 90.1 FM’s “Sinatra and Company”Locations: Oasis Rochester2021 marks the 50th Anniversary of Columbo. The weekly detective show began on radio but Peter Falk's TV portrait of this idiosyncratic Los Angeles police lieutenant gave birth to a whole new type of character driven procedural where every episode began by showing us the murderer! Great writing, fabulous guest stars, and a brilliantly realized central... read more2021 marks the 50th Anniversary of Columbo. The weekly detective show began on radio but Peter Falk's TV portrait of this idiosyncratic Los Angeles police lieutenant gave birth to a whole new type of character driven procedural where every episode began by showing us the murderer! Great writing, fabulous guest stars, and a brilliantly realized central character have made this show a fan favorite for half a century. Join us as we find "just one more thing" to love about Columbo. -
November 10 – November 17 Wednesday01:30 PM → 03:00 PMSessions: 2Instructor: Otto Bruno, host of Jazz 90.1 FM’s “Sinatra and Company”Locations: Zoom2021 marks the 50th Anniversary of Columbo. The weekly detective show began on radio but Peter Falk's TV portrait of this idiosyncratic Los Angeles police lieutenant gave birth to a whole new type of character driven procedural where every episode began by showing us the murderer! Great writing, fabulous guest stars, and a brilliantly realized central... read more2021 marks the 50th Anniversary of Columbo. The weekly detective show began on radio but Peter Falk's TV portrait of this idiosyncratic Los Angeles police lieutenant gave birth to a whole new type of character driven procedural where every episode began by showing us the murderer! Great writing, fabulous guest stars, and a brilliantly realized central character have made this show a fan favorite for half a century. Join us as we find "just one more thing" to love about Columbo. Register for this class if you will ONLY be attending via Zoom. You must have a computer/tablet/phone with video and audio capability.
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January 7 – April 15 Thursday9:30 AM → 10:30 AMSessions: 15Instructor: Ingeborg OberdoersterLocations: Oasis RochesterThis class is a continuation of Inge's beginner class. More advanced grammar, discussions about German politics and customs will be included. Feel good about communicating while traveling in a German speaking country. Participants not currently enrolled in the course will need permission of the instructor to register. Please contact Oasis Rochester... read moreThis class is a continuation of Inge's beginner class. More advanced grammar, discussions about German politics and customs will be included. Feel good about communicating while traveling in a German speaking country. Participants 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 Inge. Text: 1,000 Jahre deutsche Literatur, 2nd Edition by Gudrun Clay. ISBN-13: 978-1585102877 -
September 15 – September 29 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 3Instructor: Laurence Britt, author and commentator on political and economic affairsLocations: 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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January 7 – April 15 Thursday9:30 AM → 10:30 AMSessions: 15Instructor: Katie BauerLocations: Oasis RochesterBuild strength, improve balance, support heart and bone health, and have a blast! This fun seated fitness class uses dumbbells, resistance bands, sliders and bodyweight exercises to help ALL bodies and fitness levels stay strong, healthy, and connected. Come move, laugh, and make new... read moreBuild strength, improve balance, support heart and bone health, and have a blast! This fun seated fitness class uses dumbbells, resistance bands, sliders and bodyweight exercises to help ALL bodies and fitness levels stay strong, healthy, and connected. Come move, laugh, and make new friends! -
September 15 – September 29 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 3Instructor: Laurence Britt, author and commentator on political and economic affairsLocations: 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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January 7 – April 15 Thursday10:45 AM → 11:45 AMSessions: 15Instructor: Ingeborg OberdoersterLocations: Oasis RochesterThis class is for students who can speak and write German at a higher level. Perhaps you studied German in college or grew up in a German speaking household and you'd like to refresh your German. In this advanced German class we will read, translate and discuss stories and talk about recent world events. Join us if you'd like to challenge yourself and... read moreThis class is for students who can speak and write German at a higher level. Perhaps you studied German in college or grew up in a German speaking household and you'd like to refresh your German. In this advanced German class we will read, translate and discuss stories and talk about recent world events. Join us if you'd like to challenge yourself and improve your German language skills. Students currently not 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 Inge. We are also going to start reading the German book by Karla Höcker: “Clara Schumann”-the great pianist of her time, wife of Robert Schumann, and friend of Johannes Brahms.
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May 11 Thursday11:00 AM → 12:00 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.
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January 7 – April 15 Thursday11:00 AM → 11:45 AMSessions: 15Instructor: Betsy FeldmanLocations: Oasis RochesterThis 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. Participants will need a resistance band and light hand or wrist... read moreThis 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. Participants will need a resistance band and light hand or wrist weights. -
January 7 – April 15 Thursday12:00 PM → 12:45 PMSessions: 13Instructor: Betsy FeldmanLocations: Oasis RochesterThis class is for participants with some previous experience with Yoga. Each class will include yoga based postures and stretches to improve strength, flexibility, and balance. We will be seated, standing, and on the floor on mats. All participants are encouraged to modify any exercise to meet their individual needs. It is my priority that each session... read moreThis class is for participants with some previous experience with Yoga. Each class will include yoga based postures and stretches to improve strength, flexibility, and balance. We will be seated, standing, and on the floor on mats. All participants are encouraged to modify any exercise to meet their individual needs. It is my priority that each session provides a comfortable supportive environment, and feeling of acceptance for all participants. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat. -
January 14 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Penny FoleyLocations: Oasis RochesterA stranger known only as Theo arrives in the small southern city of Golden. No one knows where he has come from or why he is there. He stops at the local coffeehouse and notices the 92 pencil portraits done by a local artist. Every day Theo goes to the coffeehouse and stares at the pictures on the wall until he decides to buy one and give it to the... read moreA stranger known only as Theo arrives in the small southern city of Golden. No one knows where he has come from or why he is there. He stops at the local coffeehouse and notices the 92 pencil portraits done by a local artist. Every day Theo goes to the coffeehouse and stares at the pictures on the wall until he decides to buy one and give it to the “rightful owner” in exchange for a story about the person’s life. The novel, which was originally a self-published book, grew in popularity through reader recommendations. Eventually it sold millions of copies and became a New York Times best seller before being picked up by Atria Books. Join Penny for a discussion of Theo of Golden, the New York Times bestseller that has become very popular with book clubs.
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January 14 Thursday9:00 AM → 10:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Mark Sample, Professor of History, MCCLocations: Oasis Rochester1776 is one of the most important years in American History. Thomas Paine published his essay Common Sense, changing the mindset of the nation. Not long after, Thomas Jefferson penned The Declaration of Independence, which would inspire nations to seek their own independence for generations to come. Summer brought the Battle of Long Island, and the year... read more1776 is one of the most important years in American History. Thomas Paine published his essay Common Sense, changing the mindset of the nation. Not long after, Thomas Jefferson penned The Declaration of Independence, which would inspire nations to seek their own independence for generations to come. Summer brought the Battle of Long Island, and the year ends with Washington crossing the Delaware. Please join MCC professor of history, Mark Sample, as he tells these and other stories from this most momentous year. -
January 14 Thursday9:00 AM → 10:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Mark Sample, Professor of History, MCCLocations: Zoom1776 is one of the most important years in American History. Thomas Paine published his essay Common Sense, changing the mindset of the nation. Not long after, Thomas Jefferson penned The Declaration of Independence, which would inspire nations to seek their own independence for generations to come. Summer brought the Battle of Long Island, and the year... read more1776 is one of the most important years in American History. Thomas Paine published his essay Common Sense, changing the mindset of the nation. Not long after, Thomas Jefferson penned The Declaration of Independence, which would inspire nations to seek their own independence for generations to come. Summer brought the Battle of Long Island, and the year ends with Washington crossing the Delaware. Please join MCC professor of history, Mark Sample, as he tells these and other stories from this most momentous year.
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October 27 Thursday1:00 PM → 3:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Susan Carmen-Duffy, Owner, Create Art 4 GoodLocations: Central CreativesAutumn is the season of shedding of leaves from deciduous trees. The transition from green to light yellow, deep gold, orange, crimson and dark red is an inspiring sight! As someone who’s favorite season is Autumn, I am enthralled with the colors of the season. The trees, the shapes of the lives, and the colors too! This workshop is inspired by Autumn,... read moreAutumn is the season of shedding of leaves from deciduous trees. The transition from green to light yellow, deep gold, orange, crimson and dark red is an inspiring sight! As someone who’s favorite season is Autumn, I am enthralled with the colors of the season. The trees, the shapes of the lives, and the colors too! This workshop is inspired by Autumn, and the wonder of it all! This class is greatly inspired by the Autumn season and its color palette. In this class we will learn to paint different autumn trees incorporating the nature’s color palette. We will work through colors that work the best for this type of painting, we will talk about different types of trees and their shapes and how to build your color and values. I will walk you through mixing a custom autumn watercolor palette and we will also help you build your own color palette by looking at reference images. We will explore the different shape of trees. Materials needed: watercolor paper, watercolors - (please feel free to paint with what you have!), brushes, water cups, rags or paper towel, sponge scraps and whatever you personally use to create watercolors.
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