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Out of stockSessions: 2Class Date(s): 01-03-2022 to 01-10-2022Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 10:00 AM → 11:00 AMInstructor: Pat MartinezTerm: 2022-1Location: Oasis Rochester This is your opportunity to have two private lessons with Pat and learn whatever you need to advance your technology skills. Includes iPhone or Android phones, laptops or Alexa devices, but no Mac laptops... read more
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Sessions: 10Class Date(s): 05-01-2023 to 07-31-2023No Class: 5/15, 5/29, 6/26, 7/3Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 10:30 AM → 11:30 AMInstructor: Rosalind WalkerTerm: 2023-2Location: ZoomThis class is an energetic but doable, low-impact cardio and weight-training fitness workout designed not only to be safe for participants with bone density concerns, but infused with a variety of exercises to help increase bone density. Most of the weight-bearing, cardiovascular workout will be done standing. Dumbbells and fitness bands will be utilized... read more
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Sessions: 13Class Date(s): 05-01-2023 to 08-07-2023No Class: 7/3 and 1 day TBDDay(s) of the week: MondayTime: 12:15 PM → 1:15 PMInstructor: Rhonda WrightTerm: 2023-2Location: Oasis RochesterNia is a whole-body approach to fitness that encompasses the dance arts, the martial arts, and the healing arts. Through expressive movement and music, Nia invites you to achieve physical, mental, and spiritual fitness and well-being. Nia is adaptable to every level of fitness, every age and type of body, even those with special limitations. Nia will... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 09-19-2022 to 09-19-2022Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 1:00 PM → 2:30 PMInstructor: Elaine Miller, PhD, SUNY Brockport , retired; owner, ek miller ProductionsTerm: 2022-3Location: Oasis Rochester Political cartoonists are a gift to society. They are among our most compelling social critics. Using artistry, humor, and in-depth knowledge of current events, cartoonists craft commentary that captures the essence of controversial issues and encourages us to think further. Let’s look at how cartoonists carry out their passion for creating change, as... read more
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Sessions: 2Class Date(s): 01-10-2022 to 01-17-2022Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 11:00 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: David WoodruffTerm: 2022-1Location: Zoom America has been involved with Afghanistan since the Soviet invasion of December 1979… no that’s not right. Americans have been involved with Afghanistan since 1828 when an lone American would lead an army into the country and be declared Prince of Ghor in 1838. His descendant, the current Prince currently lines in Los Angeles. His life would lead... read more
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Sessions: 13Class Date(s): 05-01-2023 to 08-07-2023No Class: 7/3 and 1 class TBDDay(s) of the week: MondayTime: 2:30 PM → 3:30 PMInstructor: Rhonda WrightTerm: 2023-2Location: Zoom We welcome all Oasis participants who enjoy singing, and those who think they might, to give us a try. There are no auditions and newcomers are always welcome. The chorus learns to sing in harmony to favorites and popular Broadway tunes to new contemporary songs. Usually twice per session (participation optional) the chorus performs for residents at a... read more
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Sessions: 3Class Date(s): 01-10-2022 to 01-24-2022Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 11:00 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: Gladys Winkworth, Retired Professor, RITTerm: 2022-1Location: Oasis Rochester You will explore your personality preferences and examine your behaviors. Then you will look at how the preferences and behaviors of family members, friends, salespeople, clients, support people might complement or conflict with yours. The materials used are taken from team building and sales... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-15-2023 to 05-15-2023Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 9:30 AM → 10:30 AMInstructor: Steve Schockow, Retired History TeacherTerm: 2023-2Location: Oasis Rochester Our U.S. Presidents are no different from other families in having to deal with the challenges that life throws at each of us. Their position and power did not necessarily guarantee that each story ended with a heroic outcome. We will look at how our Presidents confronted some very personal issues within the dates noted for each session. This session... read more
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Sessions: 2Class Date(s): 05-15-2023 to 05-22-2023Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 11:00 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: David WoodruffTerm: 2023-2Location: Oasis Rochester And Empire State Oddities. Every state has got them—ours are just slightly more impressive. From weird monuments, to haunted houses, to complete ghost towns (Yes, they are not just in the west.) We got more than a few places that’ll make you shake your head. From old farmhouses where you least expect them, to Cold War ruins, odd mansions, and even a... read more
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Sessions: 2Class Date(s): 05-15-2023 to 05-22-2023Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 11:00 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: David WoodruffTerm: 2023-2Location: Zoom And Empire State Oddities. Every state has got them—ours are just slightly more impressive. From weird monuments, to haunted houses, to complete ghost towns (Yes, they are not just in the west.) We got more than a few places that’ll make you shake your head. From old farmhouses where you least expect them, to Cold War ruins, odd mansions, and even a... read more
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Sessions: 2Class Date(s): 01-10-2022 to 01-17-2022Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 1:00 PM → 2:00 PMInstructor: Gladys Winkworth, Retired Professor, RITTerm: 2022-1Location: Oasis Rochester Most poetry is meant to be read aloud; some is meant to be performed. Come listen to American poetry read aloud including: Walt Whitman, Robert Frost, E.E. Cummings, Maya Angelou, Langston Hughes, Scott Momaday, Joy Harjo, Vachel Lindsey and everyone’s favorite beat poet, Lawrence Ferlinghetti. Copies of the poems will be... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-15-2023 to 05-15-2023Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 1:00 PM → 2:30 PMInstructor: Elaine Miller, PhD, SUNY Brockport , retired; owner, ek miller ProductionsTerm: 2023-2Location: Oasis Rochester Political cartoonists are a gift to society. They are among our most compelling social critics. Using artistry, humor, and in-depth knowledge of current events, cartoonists craft commentary that captures the essence of controversial issues and encourages us to think further. Let’s look at how cartoonists carry out their passion for creating change, as... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 09-26-2022 to 09-26-2022Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 1:00 PM → 3:00 PMInstructor: Lisa Robinson, Central CreativesTerm: 2022-3Location: Central Creatives Participants will focus on becoming comfortable with watercolor painting techniques and enjoying the process of painting. The basics of materials, tools, techniques, color, value and “seeing” your subject will be explored. Skill Level:... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 01-10-2022 to 01-10-2022Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 1:00 PM → 2:00 PMInstructor: Thomas Boyce, Printer Interpreter, Genesee Country VillageTerm: 2022-1Location: Oasis Rochester Tom will cover Custer in his youth, his graduation at the 'goat' bottom of his class in the West Point Class of '61, becoming a boy general at the age of 23 rising to the rank of Brevet Major General and his exploits in The Civil War. He will also include his time in the Army as a Lt. Col. of the 7th Cavalry and his exploits as an Indian Fighter on the... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-22-2023 to 05-22-2023Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 9:30 AM → 10:30 AMInstructor: Steve Schockow, Retired History TeacherTerm: 2023-2Location: Oasis Rochester Our U.S. Presidents are no different from other families in having to deal with the challenges that life throws at each of us. Their position and power did not necessarily guarantee that each story ended with a heroic outcome. We will look at how our Presidents confronted some very personal issues within the dates noted for each session. This session... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-22-2023 to 05-22-2023Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 12:30 PM → 3:30 PMInstructor: Otto Bruno, author 'Barney Miller & the Files of the Ol' One-Two’Term: 2023-2Location: Oasis Rochester Come enjoy this screening of one of the great comedy classics from the legendary film director Ernst Lubitsch. 'Ninotchka' is the film that was advertised with the famous line: “Garbo Laughs.” In addition to Garbo, the film features Melvyn Douglas and Bela Lugosi and garnered four Academy Award nominations including Best Film and Best Screenplay by... read more
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Sessions: 2Class Date(s): 10-17-2022 to 10-24-2022Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 11:00 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: David WoodruffTerm: 2022-3Location: Oasis Rochester History of Patent Medicines. A patent medicine, which isn’t really patented, is an over-the-counter (nonprescription) medicine that is typically protected and advertised by a trademark and trade name and claimed to be effective against minor disorders and symptoms. Its contents are typically incompletely disclosed. These quack remedies are ineffective and... read more
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Out of stockSessions: 2Class Date(s): 01-24-2022 to 01-31-2022Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 10:00 AM → 11:00 AMInstructor: Pat MartinezTerm: 2022-1Location: Oasis Rochester This is your opportunity to have two private lessons with Pat and learn whatever you need to advance your technology skills. Includes iPhone or Android phones, laptops or Alexa devices, but no Mac laptops... read more
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Sessions: 2Class Date(s): 10-17-2022 to 10-24-2022Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 11:00 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: David WoodruffTerm: 2022-3Location: Zoom History of Patent Medicines. A patent medicine, which isn’t really patented, is an over-the-counter (nonprescription) medicine that is typically protected and advertised by a trademark and trade name and claimed to be effective against minor disorders and symptoms. Its contents are typically incompletely disclosed. These quack remedies are ineffective and... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 07-17-2023 to 07-17-2023Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 11:00 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: Pam Gardephe, Integrative Nutrition Health CoachTerm: 2023-2Location: Oasis RochesterThis class will inspire you to permanently change your relationship with sugar and turn your life around through the power of healthy eating. Have you experienced the feeling that eating just a little sugar creates the desire for more? Like most Americans today, you are probably addicted to sugar. This is an opportunity to finally control what you eat and... read more