Rochester Oasis Classes

Every year, every show, RIFF gives their audience members the opportunity to vote for their favorite films. These ballots determine the winners of the Best of the Fest award, and they’ve compiled the winners from many years of festivals into a traveling program of audience picks.  Dan is a retired teacher and movie buff and will bring a favorite for viewing with time for discussion after.

Learn why Creatives are so intrigued and excited about this unconventional artform. Fluid acrylics is one of the easiest ways to create exciting art. In this class you will learn the many ways you can achieve beautiful paintings with simple techniques. You will complete 3 mini canvases. You will be pleasantly surprised. No “artistic” ability or experience is required just choosing a few of your favorite colors will be enough. All materials are included.

Every year, every show, RIFF gives their audience members the opportunity to vote for their favorite films. These ballots determine the winners of the Best of the Fest award, and they’ve compiled the winners from many years of festivals into a traveling program of audience picks.  Dan is a retired teacher and movie buff and will bring a favorite for viewing with time for discussion after.

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.

The year 1914 marked not only the beginning of World War I, but also the end of an era and the start of a dangerous new age in which long-held beliefs and illusions were shattered. This updated look at the topic explores the world on the eve of war through four one-hour sessions: the political, cultural, and economic landscape at the start of 1914; how Europe stumbled into a conflict whose devastating consequences few could have imagined; the opening campaigns that introduced the horrors of modern warfare; and the war’s lasting impact on the events that shaped the rest of the 20th century and continue to influence our world today.

Enjoy a private screening for Oasis members only of a currently running movie at the Little Theatre. In the past, we've had several Academy Award winners. We select the movie based on what is playing at the theatre - you take your chances and enjoy a wonderful afternoon with friends. The movie will be announced via Facebook and an email by Tuesday of the week the movie is scheduled. You must pay in advance.  Concessions will be available.  Doors open at 11:30 am and the movie starts at 12:00 pm. The doors will be locked when the movie begins. You may register and pay yourself and one guest.  Registration deadline 1/15/27 at 9:30am.

While wines from Napa Valley and Sonoma are widely known and appropriately highly regarded, California produces wines in many other regions that are less well-known and produce high-quality wines, often at a fraction of this price.  In this class. We will explore wines from the less familiar California wine-producing regions. RSVP by 1/22 at noon.