Rochester Oasis Classes

  • September 14
    Monday
    1:00 PM → 2:30 PM
    Sessions: 1
    Instructor: Bruce Smoller, Sommelier
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    REGISTRATION CLOSED
    In this class, we will explore wines from Lebanon and Israel, along with several other regions.  While not well known, the quality of the wines from this region is greatly improving as the worldwide availability increases.  Approximately 5 wines from the region will be presented, along with a discussion of their production methods and qualities. These...
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    In this class, we will explore wines from Lebanon and Israel, along with several other regions.  While not well known, the quality of the wines from this region is greatly improving as the worldwide availability increases.  Approximately 5 wines from the region will be presented, along with a discussion of their production methods and qualities. These wines are now readily available and worth paying attention to, especially given the value!  RSVP by 9/8 at noon.
  • September 14
    Monday
    1:00 PM → 2:30 PM
    Sessions: 1
    Instructor: Michael Nighan
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    Although Susan B. Anthony, as one of America’s most famous women, has been honored by appearing on postage stamps and coinage, the story of how she got there - and the times that attempts to commemorate her in that manner failed - hasn’t been told. In “Stamping on Rochester and Susan B”, and “What’s (Not) in Your Wallet”, Michael J. Nighan...
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    Although Susan B. Anthony, as one of America’s most famous women, has been honored by appearing on postage stamps and coinage, the story of how she got there - and the times that attempts to commemorate her in that manner failed - hasn’t been told. In “Stamping on Rochester and Susan B”, and “What’s (Not) in Your Wallet”, Michael J. Nighan tells the story of the successes and failures in honoring Miss Anthony. For many years Michael Nighan has written and lectured about the local history of the Genesee region.  He currently serves as a trustee of the Honeoye-Richmond Historical Society.
  • January 10 – January 17
    Monday
    11:00 AM → 12:00 PM
    Sessions: 2
    Instructor: David Woodruff
    Locations: Zoom
    REGISTRATION CLOSED
    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...
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    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 Rudyard Kipling to write, The Man Who Would Be King in 1888.  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.

  • January 10 – January 24
    Monday
    11:00 AM → 12:00 PM
    Sessions: 3
    Instructor: Gladys Winkworth, Retired Professor, RIT
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    REGISTRATION CLOSED
    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...
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    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 training.
  • September 14 – December 14
    No Class: 11/30
    Monday
    2:30 PM → 3:30 PM
    Sessions: 13
    Instructor: Rhonda Wright
    Locations: 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 arrangements. The Chorus usually performs one outreach concert for residents at a nearby nursing home...
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    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 arrangements. The Chorus usually performs one outreach concert for residents at a nearby nursing home or senior facility (participation optional).  Concert participants must wear white tops with matching red chorus tie or scarf. This class is for those who prefer to join chorus via Zoom only.  Music pick-up day/time will be found in your confirmation email.  You must have a computer/tablet/phone with audio and video capability.  Music truly does lift the spirit and feed the soul.
  • Out of stock
    September 21 – October 19
    No Class: 10/12
    Monday
    1:00 PM → 3:00 PM
    Sessions: 4
    Instructor: Guy Neri
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    In class, you will learn to cut, grind and assemble the pieces of glass using the two traditional methods of copper foil and lead cane, both of which require using a soldering iron.  Over the course of our time spent together you will make two simple projects:  a sun catcher and an angel.  This is a hands on experience so please wear something you...
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    In class, you will learn to cut, grind and assemble the pieces of glass using the two traditional methods of copper foil and lead cane, both of which require using a soldering iron.  Over the course of our time spent together you will make two simple projects:  a sun catcher and an angel.  This is a hands on experience so please wear something you wouldn’t mind getting dirty.  Please bring some old newspapers for your work surface and stay after class to help put materials away.  All project materials are provided.
  • January 10 – January 17
    Monday
    1:00 PM → 2:00 PM
    Sessions: 2
    Instructor: Gladys Winkworth, Retired Professor, RIT
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    REGISTRATION CLOSED
    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...
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    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 provided.
  • Out of stock
    September 28 – October 5
    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.
  • RECORDED
    September 28 – October 5
    Monday
    11:00 AM → 12:00 PM
    Sessions: 2
    Instructor: David Woodruff
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    Swan versus the Boar. The crown of the King of England moved around over eight different heads in the fifteenth century. But it wasn’t just two sides fighting over the royal seat. These were cousins. Blood relatives. And none of them had any problem shedding that blood to get what they wanted. A place at the front of the line. The top of the hill. But the...
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    Swan versus the Boar. The crown of the King of England moved around over eight different heads in the fifteenth century. But it wasn’t just two sides fighting over the royal seat. These were cousins. Blood relatives. And none of them had any problem shedding that blood to get what they wanted. A place at the front of the line. The top of the hill. But the view from up there was nothing more than a horde of people rushing up the slopes to pull you down. Or drown you in a vat of wine. Shakespeare loved this stuff. Please register for this class if you are interested in participating via in person only.  
  • September 26
    Monday
    1:00 PM → 3:00 PM
    Sessions: 1
    Instructor: Lisa Robinson, Central Creatives
    Locations: Central Creatives
    REGISTRATION CLOSED
    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:...
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    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: Beginners
  • January 10
    Monday
    1:00 PM → 2:00 PM
    Sessions: 1
    Instructor: Thomas Boyce, Printer Interpreter, Genesee Country Village
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    REGISTRATION CLOSED
    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...
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    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 Plains, ending his demise at Little Big Horn in 1876. This is an interesting bio of a complicated man.
  • RECORDED
    September 28 – October 5
    Monday
    11:00 AM → 12:00 PM
    Sessions: 2
    Instructor: David Woodruff
    Locations: Zoom
    A Swan versus the Boar. The crown of the King of England moved around over eight different heads in the fifteenth century. But it wasn’t just two sides fighting over the royal seat. These were cousins. Blood relatives. And none of them had any problem shedding that blood to get what they wanted. A place at the front of the line. The top of the hill. But...
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    A Swan versus the Boar. The crown of the King of England moved around over eight different heads in the fifteenth century. But it wasn’t just two sides fighting over the royal seat. These were cousins. Blood relatives. And none of them had any problem shedding that blood to get what they wanted. A place at the front of the line. The top of the hill. But the view from up there was nothing more than a horde of people rushing up the slopes to pull you down. Or drown you in a vat of wine. Shakespeare loved this stuff. 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.

  • October 17 – October 24
    Monday
    11:00 AM → 12:00 PM
    Sessions: 2
    Instructor: David Woodruff
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    REGISTRATION CLOSED
    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...
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    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 have questionable safety. Pseudoscience runs amuck. Please register for this class if you are interested in participating via in person only.  

  • Out of stock
    January 24 – January 31
    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.
  • Out of stock
    September 28 – October 5
    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.
  • RECORDED
    October 12 – October 26
    No Class: 10/19
    Monday
    11:00 AM → 12:00 PM
    Sessions: 2
    Instructor: David Woodruff
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    The Misunderstood King. In 1763, America loved this guy. We put up a statue of him in New York City. He was the twelfth English king to lay claim to this part of North America. And by 1776, we hated his guts… and told him so in our Declaration of Independence. Now, 250 years after that eventful day, it might be worth a minute to see who this person was....
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    The Misunderstood King. In 1763, America loved this guy. We put up a statue of him in New York City. He was the twelfth English king to lay claim to this part of North America. And by 1776, we hated his guts… and told him so in our Declaration of Independence. Now, 250 years after that eventful day, it might be worth a minute to see who this person was. The man who went from beloved to hated in so brief a time span. Before he died, he was tortured by his own people. A man who never once claimed to be the King of America. Please register for this class if you are interested in participating via in person only.  
  • October 17 – October 24
    Monday
    11:00 AM → 12:00 PM
    Sessions: 2
    Instructor: David Woodruff
    Locations: Zoom
    REGISTRATION CLOSED
    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...
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    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 have questionable safety. Pseudoscience runs amuck. 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.

  • January 24 – January 31
    Monday
    11:00 AM → 12:00 PM
    Sessions: 2
    Instructor: David Woodruff
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    REGISTRATION CLOSED
    Before even the surrender of France was signed regular members of French society began resisting German occupation. But the French spent almost as much time fighting each other as they did the Germans. But in the end the world saw what individuals were capable of when then gathered to resist the forces of tyranny. In one case A resistance leader proved...
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    Before even the surrender of France was signed regular members of French society began resisting German occupation. But the French spent almost as much time fighting each other as they did the Germans. But in the end the world saw what individuals were capable of when then gathered to resist the forces of tyranny. In one case A resistance leader proved their worth just by looking the part. “No bad, not bad. You were immediately suspected of being a spy. That’s a good start.”

  • RECORDED
    October 12 – October 26
    No Class: 10/19
    Monday
    11:00 AM → 12:00 PM
    Sessions: 2
    Instructor: David Woodruff
    Locations: Zoom
    The Misunderstood King. In 1763, America loved this guy. We put up a statue of him in New York City. He was the twelfth English king to lay claim to this part of North America. And by 1776, we hated his guts… and told him so in our Declaration of Independence. Now, 250 years after that eventful day, it might be worth a minute to see who this person was....
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    The Misunderstood King. In 1763, America loved this guy. We put up a statue of him in New York City. He was the twelfth English king to lay claim to this part of North America. And by 1776, we hated his guts… and told him so in our Declaration of Independence. Now, 250 years after that eventful day, it might be worth a minute to see who this person was. The man who went from beloved to hated in so brief a time span. Before he died, he was tortured by his own people. A man who never once claimed to be the King of America. Please register for this class if you are interested in participating via Zoom only.  

  • Out of stock
    October 24 – October 31
    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...
    read more
    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.
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