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January 10 Monday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Thomas Boyce, Printer Interpreter, Genesee Country VillageLocations: 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 moreTom 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. -
October 17 – October 24 Monday11:00 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 2Instructor: David WoodruffLocations: Oasis RochesterHistory 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 moreHistory 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.
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January 24 – January 31 Monday10:00 AM → 11:00 AMSessions: 2Instructor: Pat MartinezLocations: 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 moreThis 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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October 17 – October 24 Monday11:00 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 2Instructor: David WoodruffLocations: ZoomHistory 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
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.
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January 24 – January 31 Monday11:00 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 2Instructor: David WoodruffLocations: Oasis RochesterBefore 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... read more
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.”
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October 24 – October 31 Monday10:00 AM → 11:00 AMSessions: 2Instructor: Pat MartinezLocations: 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 moreThis 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. -
January 24 – January 31 Monday11:00 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 2Instructor: David WoodruffLocations: ZoomBefore 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... read more
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.” 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.
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February 7 – February 14 Monday11:00 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 2Instructor: David WoodruffLocations: Oasis RochesterIn 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... read more
In 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 massive scale, people took a break. Widely reported in the press in 1914, it would not be mentioned in a single history of the war until 1984. It has never been repeated on such a large scale.
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February 7 – February 14 Monday11:00 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 2Instructor: David WoodruffLocations: 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
In 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 massive scale, people took a break. Widely reported in the press in 1914, it would not be mentioned in a single history of the war until 1984. It has never been repeated on such a large scale. 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.
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February 14 – February 21 Monday10:00 AM → 11:00 AMSessions: 2Instructor: Pat MartinezLocations: 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 moreThis 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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February 7 Monday2:00 PM → 4:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Susan Carment-Duffy, Owner, Create Art 4 GoodLocations: 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 moreThis 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 capability. Materials needed- watercolor paper, watercolor paint, water, rags/paper towels, a pencil, wax paper, plastic wrap, salt, rubbing alcohol, cotton swabs, lightweight paper, scissors, blue painting masking tape.
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February 28 – March 7 Monday11:00 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 2Instructor: David WoodruffLocations: 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
Sometimes 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 Chinese history. A time when artisans invented a unified alphabet, sword that don’t rust for over 1,000 years, silk, jade , and flood control.
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February 28 – March 7 Monday11:00 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 2Instructor: David WoodruffLocations: 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
Sometimes 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 Chinese history. A time when artisans invented a unified alphabet, sword that don’t rust for over 1,000 years, silk, jade , and flood control.. 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.
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April 1 – April 8 Monday11:00 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 2Instructor: David WoodruffLocations: 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 moreAviation 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 trying to understand what happened to the person who first attempted the journey in the air… and vanished over that same ocean in the middle of the 20th Century. -
April 1 – April 8 Monday11:00 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 2Instructor: David WoodruffLocations: 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
America’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 head of the American government and its military. In the end, only Lincoln is killed. Nevertheless, the people want revenge… and they’ll get it. Except for the ones who got away. 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.
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January 4 – February 8 Tuesday10:00 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 6Instructor: Bob RichaneLocations: 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 moreIsabel 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 rigid social hierarchy, which derives in great degree from racism and is best described as a true caste system. From this we will proceed to “how we got here,” with a chronological look at how the racism created and fostered by the slave system developed into the dominant social, cultural, political and economic force which so troubles our present. We will discuss the evolution of the American slave system in early America, the direct connection of slavery to the Civil War, the post war effort of Reconstruction, its collapse and the creation of the white supremacist doctrine of subjugation and domination known as Jim Crow. To conclude we’ll look at subsequent history up to the present and why “Past is, indeed Present.” Finally, as an illustration, a relevant look at today’s angry efforts by many who demand that a realistic teaching of this subject in American schools be prevented and that many books describing it be banned.
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October 4 Tuesday1:30 PM → 3:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Ginny Hronek, Dynamix Training and ConsultingLocations: Oasis RochesterDuring this workshop participants will distinguish between positive and negative stress, identify signs and symptoms of stress, develop techniques for stress management prevention and intervention, specify how to integrate humor into the personal and professional life, develop an action plan to reduce stress and maximize mirth. Ginny Hronek, of Dynamix... read moreDuring this workshop participants will distinguish between positive and negative stress, identify signs and symptoms of stress, develop techniques for stress management prevention and intervention, specify how to integrate humor into the personal and professional life, develop an action plan to reduce stress and maximize mirth. Ginny Hronek, of Dynamix Training and Consulting, has been teaching stress management and humor for over twenty years. Her presentations have spanned corporate settings, hospitals, academics and non-profits. Ginny has a contagious enthusiasm that resonates with participants. -
February 15 Tuesday10:00 AM → Sessions: 1Locations: George Eastman MuseumEach year during Mr. Eastman's residency between 1902 and 1932, except during a wartime coal shortage in 1918, flowering bulbs such as tulips, hyacinths, and daffodils provided a full spectrum of color and fragrance during the winter months. Now, each year the Eastman House recreates a particular year in the house's history by exactly duplicating Mr.... read moreEach year during Mr. Eastman's residency between 1902 and 1932, except during a wartime coal shortage in 1918, flowering bulbs such as tulips, hyacinths, and daffodils provided a full spectrum of color and fragrance during the winter months. Now, each year the Eastman House recreates a particular year in the house's history by exactly duplicating Mr. Eastman's order for that year of thousands of bulbs from Holland. In addition to the many spring flowers will be beautiful orchids - a favorite of Mr. Eastman. This is a self guided visit through the Mansion and the gallery and can tour the marvelous floral displays on your own as well. There is a café and gift shop for you to enjoy. Please stay as long as you'd like and you may purchase a ticket for a friend. Registration deadline is 2/8/22 at noon.
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October 18 Tuesday1:00 PM → 3:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Susan Carmen-Duffy, Owner, Create Art 4 GoodLocations: Central CreativesThe holidays are coming fast and furious! Who doesn't love getting happy mail? In this workshop, we will create greeting cards using a mixed media approach. We will use collage, layering, paint, inks, and more to complete your mailable art. You will be amazed at the easy tips that you will receive and implement into wonderfully creative greeting cards.... read moreThe holidays are coming fast and furious! Who doesn't love getting happy mail? In this workshop, we will create greeting cards using a mixed media approach. We will use collage, layering, paint, inks, and more to complete your mailable art. You will be amazed at the easy tips that you will receive and implement into wonderfully creative greeting cards. Happy Mail isn't just for birthdays anymore! Materials are included in class fee. -
March 1 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Thomas Boyce, Printer Interpreter, Genesee Country VillageLocations: Oasis RochesterExplore the true lives and stories of Wild Bill Hickok and Wyatt Earp, perhaps the most famous gunslingers and lawmen of the Wild West including the towns they tamed such as Abilene, Wichita, and Dodge City. Not forgotten is the gunfight at the O.K. Corral and the vendetta ride years later. We will separate fact from fiction. For instance, did you... read moreExplore the true lives and stories of Wild Bill Hickok and Wyatt Earp, perhaps the most famous gunslingers and lawmen of the Wild West including the towns they tamed such as Abilene, Wichita, and Dodge City. Not forgotten is the gunfight at the O.K. Corral and the vendetta ride years later. We will separate fact from fiction. For instance, did you know Wild Bill performed once at Cooks Opera house on South Ave in Rochester in a Wild West theatrical show? We will learn about the women in their lives including their lovers and wives from Calamity Jane to Josephine Earp. Tom will present an interesting character study with numerous photos of both men in different stages of their lives.
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