Rochester Oasis Classes

  • April 16
    Wednesday
    1:00 PM → 2:30 PM
    Sessions: 1
    Instructor: Bruce Smoller, Sommelier
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    REGISTRATION CLOSED
    Same country, different wines and regions!  Spain 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 Spanish wines as an overview of the markedly divergent types.  We will...
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    Same country, different wines and regions!  Spain 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 Spanish wines as an overview of the markedly divergent types.  We will discuss and taste 5 wines and suggest suitable food pairings, along with a discussion of wine making processes, and the effects of climate and geology from the region. Registration deadline is 4/11/25 at noon.
  • December 15
    Friday
    12:00 PM → 2:00 PM
    Sessions: 1
    Locations: Little Theatre
    REGISTRATION CLOSED
    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. This month's movie is 'Maestro.'  You must pay in advance.  Concessions...
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    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. This month's movie is 'Maestro.'  You must pay in advance.  Concessions will be available. *Note Start Time Change* 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 11/17/23 at 9am. 'Maestro is a towering and fearless love story chronicling the lifelong relationship between Leonard Bernstein and Felicia Montealegre Cohn Bernstein. A love letter to life and art, Maestro at its core is an emotionally epic portrayal of family and love.'
  • August 5
    Wednesday
    1:00 PM → 2:30 PM
    Sessions: 1
    Instructor: Otto Bruno, author 'Barney Miller and the Files of the Ol' One-Two’
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    REGISTRATION CLOSED
    Oasis Instructor Otto Bruno discusses his newest publication about the Italian American baseball players that intrigued and inspired him as a young man, entitled 'Italian American Ballplayers: Major League Profiles, 1920-1980' . The book is a combination of social/cultural history and anecdotal baseball history. Reviewer Terry Qulico in Ambassador Magazine...
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    Oasis Instructor Otto Bruno discusses his newest publication about the Italian American baseball players that intrigued and inspired him as a young man, entitled 'Italian American Ballplayers: Major League Profiles, 1920-1980' . The book is a combination of social/cultural history and anecdotal baseball history. Reviewer Terry Qulico in Ambassador Magazine wrote, "Many books have been written about the grand old game but this one ranks among the best."  Otto will have copies of his book for sale and autographing.
  • August 11
    Friday
    1:00 PM → 3:00 PM
    Sessions: 1
    Locations: Little Theatre
    REGISTRATION CLOSED
    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...
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    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 12:30 pm and the movie starts at 1:00 pm. The doors will be locked when the movie begins. You may register and pay yourself and one guest.  Registration deadline 8/11/23 at 10am.
  • August 5
    Wednesday
    1:00 PM → 2:00 PM
    Sessions: 1
    Instructor: Ann Cunningham
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    REGISTRATION CLOSED
    Join Ann Cunningham as we discuss 'The Lion Women of Tehran' By Marjan Kamalii. From nationally bestselling author Marjan Kamali, this perfect book club read is “evocative...and a powerful portrait of friendship, feminism, and political activism” (People Magazine) set against three transformative decades in Tehran, Iran. Come having read the book and...
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    Join Ann Cunningham as we discuss 'The Lion Women of Tehran' By Marjan Kamalii. From nationally bestselling author Marjan Kamali, this perfect book club read is “evocative...and a powerful portrait of friendship, feminism, and political activism” (People Magazine) set against three transformative decades in Tehran, Iran. Come having read the book and ready for a great discussion.        
  • August 10
    Thursday
    10:00 AM → 11:00 AM
    Sessions: 1
    Instructor: Cynthia Evans, Tealicious Trendz Tea & Wellness Shop
    Locations: Zoom
    REGISTRATION CLOSED
    CLASS IS CANCELLED
    Penfield resident and owner of Tea-Licious Trendz LLC est 2009, and past engineer, Cynthia Evans, has been intrigued with how honey has assisted her in optimizing her health.  Inspired by the book "The Honey Phenomenon", by Dr. Joshua, Cynthia has been intrigued with how this plentiful and delicious food from nature, this liquid gold, can heal an ailing...
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    Penfield resident and owner of Tea-Licious Trendz LLC est 2009, and past engineer, Cynthia Evans, has been intrigued with how honey has assisted her in optimizing her health.  Inspired by the book "The Honey Phenomenon", by Dr. Joshua, Cynthia has been intrigued with how this plentiful and delicious food from nature, this liquid gold, can heal an ailing body. A review of the book contents will be presented to the student along with sharing of great easy ways to incorporate it into your daily diet for health benefits. Please register for this class if you plan to access the class via Zoom.  You must have a computer/phone/tablet with audio and video capability.
  • July 28
    Thursday
    12:00 PM → 3:00 PM
    Sessions: 1
    Instructor: Otto Bruno, host of Jazz 90.1 FM’s “Sinatra and Company”
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    REGISTRATION CLOSED
    Join 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,...
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    Join 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, The Marx Brothers and more. Musicals, comedies, dramas or mysteries, there's something for everyone At the Movies with Otto Bruno.   This week's movie is "Saboteur (1942)."
  • August 3
    Wednesday
    12:00 PM → 3:00 PM
    Sessions: 1
    Instructor: Otto Bruno, host of Jazz 90.1 FM’s “Sinatra and Company”
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    REGISTRATION CLOSED
    Join 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,...
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    Join 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, The Marx Brothers and more. Musicals, comedies, dramas or mysteries, there's something for everyone At the Movies with Otto Bruno.   This week's movie is "In the Heat of the Night (1967) ."
  • August 21
    Friday
    12:00 PM → 2:00 PM
    Sessions: 1
    Locations: Little Theatre
    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 this month is 'Tony.' You must pay in advance.  Concessions...
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    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 this month is 'Tony.' 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 8/21/26 at 9:30am.
  • August 10
    Wednesday
    12:00 PM → 3:00 PM
    Sessions: 1
    Instructor: Otto Bruno, host of Jazz 90.1 FM’s “Sinatra and Company”
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    REGISTRATION CLOSED
    Join 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,...
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    Join 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, The Marx Brothers and more. Musicals, comedies, dramas or mysteries, there's something for everyone At the Movies with Otto Bruno.   This week's movie is "Monkey Business (1931)."
  • August 5
    Friday
    11:00 AM → 12:00 PM
    Sessions: 1
    Instructor: Thomas Boyce, Printer Interpreter, Genesee Country Village
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    REGISTRATION CLOSED
    Tom 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,...
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    Tom 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, who were killed by their one Indigenous police while captive in jail.
  • April 19
    Friday
    12:00 PM → 2:00 PM
    Sessions: 1
    Locations: Little Theatre
    REGISTRATION CLOSED
    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 this month is 'Wicked Little Letters.' You must pay in...
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    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 this month is 'Wicked Little Letters.' 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 4/19/24 at 9am.
  • September 14 – November 9
    Monday
    9:30 AM → 10:30 AM
    Sessions: 9
    Instructor: Tim Farnum
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    T'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...
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    T'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 practiced while seated, making T'ai Chi accessible to those with compromised physical conditions such as arthritis, etc. A recent study by the National Institutes of Health found that practicing T'ai Chi can help older adults keep dormant the virus that causes shingles. This course is for beginning students.
  • Out of stock
    January 3 – January 10
    Monday
    10:00 AM → 11:00 AM
    Sessions: 2
    Instructor: Pat Martinez
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    REGISTRATION CLOSED
    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...
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    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 please.
  • #102 - Technology Tutoring

    $45 1 SPOT(S) REMAINING
    September 14 – September 21
    Monday
    10:00 AM → 11:00 AM
    Sessions: 2
    Instructor: Pat Martinez
    Locations: 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...
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    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 please.
  • September 14 – November 9
    Monday
    10:45 AM → 11:45 AM
    Sessions: 9
    Instructor: Tim Farnum
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    This more advanced level of T'ai Chi is for those students who have taken previously taken T'ai...
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    This more advanced level of T'ai Chi is for those students who have taken previously taken T'ai Chi.  
  • RECORDED
    September 14 – September 21
    Monday
    11:00 AM → 12:00 PM
    Sessions: 2
    Instructor: David Woodruff
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    A Short History of Lying to the Public. You’d be surprised how far back in history humans have lied to each other and called it news. Even in your average democracy. From a very young age, we’re told not to lie, but the minute we get into business, we forget everything our parents taught us. Even though we understand that the lies have consequences....
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    A Short History of Lying to the Public. You’d be surprised how far back in history humans have lied to each other and called it news. Even in your average democracy. From a very young age, we’re told not to lie, but the minute we get into business, we forget everything our parents taught us. Even though we understand that the lies have consequences. Lies have toppled empires, religions, and entire patterns of thinking. We explore the long history of misinformation and enjoy the fact that, as deep as it got… we all survived. Please register for this class if you are interested in participating via in person only.  
  • RECORDED
    September 14 – September 21
    Monday
    11:00 AM → 12:00 PM
    Sessions: 2
    Instructor: David Woodruff
    Locations: Zoom
    A Short History of Lying to the Public. You’d be surprised how far back in history humans have lied to each other and called it news. Even in your average democracy. From a very young age, we’re told not to lie, but the minute we get into business, we forget everything our parents taught us. Even though we understand that the lies have consequences....
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    A Short History of Lying to the Public. You’d be surprised how far back in history humans have lied to each other and called it news. Even in your average democracy. From a very young age, we’re told not to lie, but the minute we get into business, we forget everything our parents taught us. Even though we understand that the lies have consequences. Lies have toppled empires, religions, and entire patterns of thinking. We explore the long history of misinformation and enjoy the fact that, as deep as it got… we all survived. Please register for this class if you are interested in participating via Zoom only.  You must have access to a computer/tablet/phone with audio and video capability.

  • September 14 – September 21
    Monday
    11:15 AM → 12:15 PM
    Sessions: 2
    Instructor: Pat Martinez
    Locations: 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...
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    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 please.
  • September 19
    Monday
    1:00 PM → 2:30 PM
    Sessions: 1
    Instructor: Elaine Miller, PhD, SUNY Brockport , retired; owner, ek miller Productions
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    REGISTRATION CLOSED
    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...
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    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 they take on issues of current social and political concern, both nationally and internationally – the Covid pandemic, the war in Ukraine, gun violence, Roe v. Wade, etc. We’ll talk about recent developments in the cartooning profession and the challenges cartoonists are now facing.  
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