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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 08-10-2022 to 08-10-2022Day(s) of the week: WednesdayTime: 12:00 PM → 3:00 PMInstructor: Otto Bruno, host of Jazz 90.1 FM’s “Sinatra and Company”Term: 2022-2Location: Oasis RochesterJoin our resident film historian/writer for Wednesday afternoons at the movies. Throughout the summer, Otto will host a variety of films offering introductions, background history and trivia, and a short discussion following the classic film screenings. The slate of films will feature Sidney Poitier, Anne Bancroft, Jimmy Cagney, Gene Kelly, Shirley Jones,... read more -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 08-05-2022 to 08-05-2022Day(s) of the week: FridayTime: 11:00 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: Thomas Boyce, Printer Interpreter, Genesee Country VillageTerm: 2022-2Location: Oasis RochesterTom will present a biographical story and brief history of the great chiefs of the plains during the settling of the west-their care and concern for their people, their culture and their very existence. He will provide closeup vignettes of great chiefs such as Black Kettle, Joseph, Red Cloud, Quant Parker and most notably, Sitting Bull and Crazy House,... read more -
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Sessions: 14Class Date(s): 09-11-2023 to 12-11-2023Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 9:30 AM → 10:30 AMInstructor: Tim FarnumTerm: 2023-3Location: Oasis RochesterT'ai Chi, a 2,000-year-old form of exercise, is gentle and self-paced. The slow and continuous movements lengthen and strengthen the muscles while relaxing the mind. It is used as therapy for chronic pain, high blood pressure, depression, and limited mobility. Described as swimming through air, it is a perfect exercise for all ages and abilities. It can be... read more -
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Sessions: 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 RochesterThis 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): 09-11-2023 to 09-18-2023Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 10:00 AM → 11:00 AMInstructor: Pat MartinezTerm: 2023-3Location: Oasis RochesterThis 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 -
Sessions: 10Class Date(s): 09-11-2023 to 11-13-2023Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 10:45 AM → 11:45 AMInstructor: Diane Macchiavelli, LAcTerm: 2023-3Location: Oasis RochesterA recent study by the National Institutes of Health found that practicing T'ai Chi can help keep the virus that causes shingles dormant in older adults. This more advanced level of T'ai Chi is for those students who have taken previously taken T'ai... read more
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Sessions: 2Class Date(s): 09-11-2023 to 09-18-2023Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 11:00 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: David WoodruffTerm: 2023-3Location: Oasis RochesterStarvation and Circuses. Stalin begins as a bank robber who is made commissar of a minor department. Trotsky starts out with every advantage. He leads the 1905 revolution. Publishes the party newspaper. Heads the entire Red Army to victory as Minister of Defense. Lenin even writes to the rest of the party that Stalin should be removed from his offices in... read more -
Sessions: 2Class Date(s): 09-11-2023 to 09-18-2023Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 11:00 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: David WoodruffTerm: 2023-3Location: ZoomStarvation and Circuses. Stalin begins as a bank robber who is made commissar of a minor department. Trotsky starts out with every advantage. He leads the 1905 revolution. Publishes the party newspaper. Heads the entire Red Army to victory as Minister of Defense. Lenin even writes to the rest of the party that Stalin should be removed from his offices in... 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 RochesterPolitical 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 -
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: ZoomAmerica 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): 09-11-2023 to 12-11-2023No Class: 11/27Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 2:30 PM → 3:30 PMInstructor: Rhonda WrightTerm: 2023-3Location: ZoomWe 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 -
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 RochesterYou 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: 12Class Date(s): 09-18-2023 to 12-11-2023No Class: 11/20Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 09:00 AM → 10:00 AMInstructor: Rosalind WalkerTerm: 2023-3Location: ZoomThis will be a beginner-level Pilates workout and will include other flexibility, range-of-motion, toning, and balance exercises. Improve your strength, flexibility, balance, mind and body awareness, postural alignment, and muscle tone. This class will help you relieve tension and boost energy. Participants must be comfortable getting down to and up... read more -
Sessions: 12Class Date(s): 09-18-2023 to 12-11-2023No Class: 11/20Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 10:30 AM → 11:30 AMInstructor: Rosalind WalkerTerm: 2023-3Location: 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 -
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 RochesterMost 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): 09-25-2023 to 09-25-2023Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 10:00 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: Pat MartinezTerm: 2023-3Location: Oasis RochesterNetflix. Hulu. Fire TV. YouTube. SmartTV. Roku. Does the thought of streaming TV or movies from the web make you dizzy? Do you want to get rid of cable or satellite, but can't navigate all the services out there? This class will help you better understand the terminology associated with streaming services, the various streaming services, and will... read more -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 09-25-2023 to 09-25-2023Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 10:00 AM → 5:00 PMInstructor: Term: 2023-3Location: The StrongMeet history’s playful side at The Strong National Museum of Play. This experience includes general museum admission plus an experience in the museum’s Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden—a lush, tropical environment where you may walk among hundreds of butterflies. Feel free to stay as long as you like. Deadline is 9/20 at... read more -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 09-18-2023 to 09-18-2023Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 2:00 PM → 3:30 PMInstructor: Bruce Smoller, SommelierTerm: 2023-3Location: Oasis RochesterFrance is a large wine-producing country. Many of these wines are available within the United States and they have a wide range of styles, suitable for many types of occasions and food pairings. In this class, we will take a brief tour of French wines as an overview of the markedly divergent types. We will discuss and taste 5 wines and suggest... read more -
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 CreativesParticipants 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 -
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 RochesterTom 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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