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Sessions: 2Class Date(s): 02-07-2022 to 02-14-2022Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 11:00 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: David WoodruffTerm: 2022-1Location: ZoomIn the middle of one of the biggest wars in the 20th century, and without any orders, on 25th December 1914 soldiers stopped shooting at each other. The biggest unorganized war truce in history. To quote a British officer at the time, writing to his mother: “I know this sounds like a fairy tale… But it actually happened.” With the horror of death on a... read more -
Sessions: 2Class Date(s): 06-03-2024 to 06-10-2024Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 11:00 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: David WoodruffTerm: 2024-2Location: ZoomThird Republic vs. Third Reich. Ever since the age of Napoleon, the French military had been one of the best in all of Europe. That is, until 1940, when it joined with countries like Italy in the league of military jokes. France’s defeat was so rapid that the entire campaign was over in six weeks. And the leader of the French Republic even telephoned... read more -
Sessions: 2Class Date(s): 06-03-2024 to 06-10-2024Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 11:00 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: David WoodruffTerm: 2024-2Location: Oasis RochesterThird Republic vs. Third Reich. Ever since the age of Napoleon, the French military had been one of the best in all of Europe. That is, until 1940, when it joined with countries like Italy in the league of military jokes. France’s defeat was so rapid that the entire campaign was over in six weeks. And the leader of the French Republic even telephoned... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 06-03-2024 to 06-03-2024Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 1:00 PM → 3:00 PMInstructor: Lisa Robinson and Susan Carmen Duffy, Central CreativesTerm: 2024-2Location: Central Creatives Dive right in and explore painting, geli printing and Zentangle art. This class is all about having fun with the art process, trying out new mediums and letting your creativity flow. Bring a smock and let's have fun! Materials are... read more -
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Sessions: 2Class Date(s): 02-14-2022 to 02-21-2022Day(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): 06-17-2024 to 06-24-2024Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 11:00 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: David WoodruffTerm: 2024-2Location: Oasis RochesterWar Crimes Before the Hague. If you rob a bank and get caught in almost every country, you go to jail—if they don’t shoot you. But what if the government of one country sets out to rob all the banks of an entire continent—and commit thousands of other crimes as well? Before WWII, they sent you to Elba. But German and Japanese leaders raised the... read more -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 02-07-2022 to 02-07-2022Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 2:00 PM → 4:00 PMInstructor: Susan Carment-Duffy, Owner, Create Art 4 GoodTerm: 2022-1Location: ZoomThis workshop is to stretch your knowledge of watercolor with some easy ways to use the medium to the greatest success. We will explore some of the strengths that many artists under employ for successful watercolor paintings. We will share ideas and inspirations! Class is given via Zoom. You must have a computer/tablet/phone with audio and video... read more
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Sessions: 2Class Date(s): 06-17-2024 to 06-24-2024Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 11:00 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: David WoodruffTerm: 2024-2Location: ZoomWar Crimes Before the Hague. If you rob a bank and get caught in almost every country, you go to jail—if they don’t shoot you. But what if the government of one country sets out to rob all the banks of an entire continent—and commit thousands of other crimes as well? Before WWII, they sent you to Elba. But German and Japanese leaders raised the stakes... read more
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Sessions: 2Class Date(s): 02-28-2022 to 03-07-2022Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 11:00 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: David WoodruffTerm: 2022-1Location: Oasis RochesterSometimes called the Middle Kingdom. China’s prehistory is hidden from view, not only to westerners but to the Chinese people as well. It has mostly been hidden, not by political design, but by serious obscurity, its written history strongly shadowed in myth and legend. But now archeological evidence is emerging to throw light on that dark period of... read more
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Sessions: 2Class Date(s): 02-28-2022 to 03-07-2022Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 11:00 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: David WoodruffTerm: 2022-1Location: ZoomSometimes called the Middle Kingdom. China’s prehistory is hidden from view, not only to westerners but to the Chinese people as well. It has mostly been hidden, not by political design, but by serious obscurity, its written history strongly shadowed in myth and legend. But now archeological evidence is emerging to throw light on that dark period of... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 06-24-2024 to 06-24-2024Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 1:00 PM → 3:00 PMInstructor: Lisa Robinson, Central CreativesTerm: 2024-2Location: Central Creatives Paint your favorite backyard birds and butterflies in watercolor. All supplies included. Bring your reference material if you would... read more -
Sessions: 2Class Date(s): 07-01-2024 to 07-08-2024Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 11:00 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: David WoodruffTerm: 2024-2Location: Oasis RochesterNine Days Queen. In the history of England, every text will tell you about Henry VIII’s son Edward VI, who was followed up by Queen Mary. Who gave her throne to Elizabeth I. But England had another queen, their first. A woman the English tried to sweep under the rug. She signed her name: Jane the Queen. But she only lasted nine days. Her story may be the... read more -
Sessions: 2Class Date(s): 07-01-2024 to 07-08-2024Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 11:00 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: David WoodruffTerm: 2024-2Location: ZoomNine Days Queen. In the history of England, every text will tell you about Henry VIII’s son Edward VI, who was followed up by Queen Mary. Who gave her throne to Elizabeth I. But England had another queen, their first. A woman the English tried to sweep under the rug. She signed her name: Jane the Queen. But she only lasted nine days. Her story may be the... read more
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Sessions: 2Class Date(s): 04-01-2024 to 04-08-2024Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 11:00 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: David WoodruffTerm: 2024-`Location: Oasis RochesterAviation Mystery. All we know for sure is that on July 2, 1937, Amelia Earhart disappeared. But for close to 90 years, we’ve been trying to uncover what happened to the aviator who tried to fly around the earth near the equator. And like Magellan, who attempted to do the same on the water… ending his journey halfway across the Pacific… we’ve been... read more -
Sessions: 2Class Date(s): 04-01-2024 to 04-08-2024Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 11:00 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: David WoodruffTerm: 2024-1Location: ZoomAmerica’s Real Assassination Conspiracy. Lee has surrendered, and the Confederacy is doomed. The Civil War is over. But when the nation could be rejoicing, it’s plunged into grief by the assassination of President Lincoln. But in less than 24 hours, everyone would learn it was not the act of a lone madman, but a conspiracy designed to cut off both the... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-07-2024 to 05-07-2024Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 8:00 AM → 10:00 AMInstructor: Ann McMican, Hiker, Bird EnthusiastTerm: 2024-2Location: Temple B’rith Kodesh parking lotMeet at the Temple B’rith Kodesh Parking Lot for an even path walk/bird watch led by Ann McMican, Hiker, Birder, Amateur Naturalist. The walk is approximately two miles long, but you can turn around (with a buddy) and walk back sooner if you'd like. Please come prepared with comfortable walking shoes, water, sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen and... read more -
Sessions: 29Class Date(s): 05-07-2024 to 08-15-2024No Class: 7/4Day(s) of the week: Tuesday, ThursdayTime: 10:00 AM → 11:00 AMInstructor: Valley Manor StaffTerm: 2024-2Location: Valley ManorA great class to increase joint range of motion while increasing cardiovascular health, bone density and muscular strength. LOTS of fun and will improve agility, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance. No swimming skill is required to participate. A component of aerobic activity is introduced in this class and increases during the duration of the... read more -
Sessions: 15Class Date(s): 05-07-2024 to 08-13-2024No Class: 1 class TBDDay(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 11:00 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: Rhonda WrightTerm: 2024-2Location: Oasis RochesterWe 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: 15Class Date(s): 05-07-2024 to 08-13-2024Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 1:00 PM → 2:00 PMInstructor: Kevin FinniganTerm: 2024-2Location: ZoomIf you are looking to refresh the French you studied years ago and you are a little “rusty,” then this is the course for you! The emphasis of this course will be aural/oral communication skills with the appropriate grammar to support that. There will be individual, pair and group activities. Topics will include vocabulary for the family and how to... read more -
Sessions: 6Class Date(s): 01-04-2022 to 02-08-2022Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 10:00 AM → 11:30 AMInstructor: Bob RichaneTerm: 2022-1Location: Oasis RochesterIsabel Wilkerson’s recent book 'Caste: The Origins of our Discontents' will be reviewed first (Reading this is suggested but not required.) It will provide a background to understanding the endemic of racism that she states she and all Black people feel and deal with in their daily lives. She also states that our society today is best defined by its... read more
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