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October 25 Tuesday1:00 PM → 3:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Lisa Robinson, Creative CentralLocations: Central CreativesThis two hour workshop will teach you a step by step process of sketching individual sunflower shapes and painting them in watercolor. If time allows we will concentrate on a loose landscape of sunflower... read more -
September 14 Wednesday12:00 PM → 3:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Otto Bruno, host of Jazz 90.1 FM’s “Sinatra and Company”Locations: Oasis RochesterThis cult favorite is considered to be one of the very best films ever made about Italian Americans. Written and directed by Academy Award and Tony Award winning actress Anne Bancroft (Anna Maria Italiano), this hilarious but heartwarming story depicts the struggles of a man loved by friends and family alike who has just one problem. He can't stop eating.... read more -
October 12 Wednesday1:00 PM → 3:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Susan Carmen-Duffy, Owner, Create Art 4 GoodLocations: Central CreativesExplore drawing with colored pencils! Participants will discover techniques of colored pencil art including initial sketching, layering, blending, and building colors. We will work on texture and details. Please have a few reference photos available to work from, landscapes are preferred. Materials needed: colored pencils, drawing paper, scrap paper,... read more -
January 12 – January 26 Wednesday11:00 AM → 12:30 PMSessions: 3Instructor: Grace Seiberling, Art HistorianLocations: ZoomConditions for making art in the Netherlands, where artists painted for the market, differed from those in Italy. Judith Leyster, Rachel Ruysch and other women were respected professional artists. But expectations for women meant that they were more likely to paint flowers than other subjects. Defying expectations in the 18th century, Angelica Kauffman and... read more -
March 2 – March 9 Wednesday01:30 PM → 03:00 PMSessions: 2Instructor: Otto Bruno, host of Jazz 90.1 FM’s “Sinatra and Company”Locations: Oasis RochesterFrancis Ford Coppola's famous, and occasionally infamous, screen classic turns 50 in 2022. Join film historian Otto Bruno (and Oasis' resident Sicilian) as he surveys the film's origins, creation, and incredibly lasting and influential cultural impact. Topics of discussion will include Mario Puzo and his titular novel, the struggles of Coppola to get the... read more
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March 2 – March 9 Wednesday01:30 PM → 03:00 PMSessions: 2Instructor: Otto Bruno, host of Jazz 90.1 FM’s “Sinatra and Company”Locations: ZoomFrancis Ford Coppola's famous, and occasionally infamous, screen classic turns 50 in 2022. Join film historian Otto Bruno (and Oasis' resident Sicilian) as he surveys the film's origins, creation, and incredibly lasting and influential cultural impact. Topics of discussion will include Mario Puzo and his titular novel, the struggles of Coppola to get the... read more
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October 26 Wednesday1:00 PM → 3:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Lisa Robinson, Central CreativesLocations: 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 -
November 2 Wednesday3:00 PM → 4:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Mark Sample, Professor of History, MCCLocations: Oasis RochesterThis was a big one - that year was the depth of the Great Depression. A (seemingly) do-nothing President, Herbert Hoover, is up for re-election. The Governor of New York, FDR is the opponent. Whoever wins will change the future of the... read more -
November 2 Wednesday3:00 PM → 4:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Mark Sample, Professor of History, MCCLocations: ZoomThis was a big one - that year was the depth of the Great Depression. A (seemingly) do-nothing President, Herbert Hoover, is up for re-election. The Governor of New York, FDR is the opponent. Whoever wins will change the future of the country. Register for this class if you will ONLY be attending via Zoom. You must have a computer/tablet/phone with... read more
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November 10 – November 17 Wednesday01:30 PM → 03:00 PMSessions: 2Instructor: Otto Bruno, host of Jazz 90.1 FM’s “Sinatra and Company”Locations: Oasis Rochester2021 marks the 50th Anniversary of Columbo. The weekly detective show began on radio but Peter Falk's TV portrait of this idiosyncratic Los Angeles police lieutenant gave birth to a whole new type of character driven procedural where every episode began by showing us the murderer! Great writing, fabulous guest stars, and a brilliantly realized central... read more
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November 10 – November 17 Wednesday01:30 PM → 03:00 PMSessions: 2Instructor: Otto Bruno, host of Jazz 90.1 FM’s “Sinatra and Company”Locations: Zoom2021 marks the 50th Anniversary of Columbo. The weekly detective show began on radio but Peter Falk's TV portrait of this idiosyncratic Los Angeles police lieutenant gave birth to a whole new type of character driven procedural where every episode began by showing us the murderer! Great writing, fabulous guest stars, and a brilliantly realized central... read more
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September 15 – September 29 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 3Instructor: Laurence Britt, author and commentator on political and economic affairsLocations: Oasis RochesterThis three part course will deal with the turbulent history of the relationship between the United States and Russia. This relationship has been one of continual tension for more that 100 years, briefly interrupted during World War II when the two nations were critical allies to each other. The first session of the course will cover the period from... read more -
September 15 – September 29 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 3Instructor: Laurence Britt, author and commentator on political and economic affairsLocations: ZoomThis three part course will deal with the turbulent history of the relationship between the United States and Russia. This relationship has been one of continual tension for more that 100 years, briefly interrupted during World War II when the two nations were critical allies to each other. The first session of the course will cover the period from... read more
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May 11 Thursday11:00 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Dr. Susan Friedman, Geriatrician, URMCLocations: Oasis RochesterDid you know that 75% of chronic disease in this country could be eliminated by addressing straightforward things – like the food we eat, exercise, sleep, managing stress, avoiding tobacco, and building healthy relationships? Lifestyle medicine is a new field of medicine that works with patients to help them make and sustain changes, in order to reduce... read more -
October 27 Thursday1:00 PM → 3:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Susan Carmen-Duffy, Owner, Create Art 4 GoodLocations: Central CreativesAutumn is the season of shedding of leaves from deciduous trees. The transition from green to light yellow, deep gold, orange, crimson and dark red is an inspiring sight! As someone who’s favorite season is Autumn, I am enthralled with the colors of the season. The trees, the shapes of the lives, and the colors too! This workshop is inspired by Autumn,... read more -
March 10 Thursday1:00 PM → 3:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Susan Carment-Duffy, Owner, Create Art 4 GoodLocations: ZoomDragonflies are mystical creatures! This workshop will explore the beauty of the dragonfly. We will create a delicate painting using the best mixed media combination! Class is given via Zoom. You must have a computer/tablet/phone with audio and video capability. Materials needed-pencil, watercolor paper, brushes, water, watercolors, ink pens, colored... read more
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February 4 – February 18 Friday1:00 PM → 3:00 PMSessions: 3Instructor: Memorial Art Gallery StaffLocations: Memorial Art GalleryThis class has received rave reviews from our members. Using art at the Memorial Art Gallery, the docents will guide you through the Gallery, teaching art appreciation skills of observation and interpretation. You will learn new ways to look at, and engage deeply with, works of art. Your new skills will enable you to enjoy art differently in the future. Pay... read more
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February 18 Friday1:00 PM → 3:00 PMSessions: 1Locations: Little TheatreSame great experience, new course name!!! 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. You must pay in advance. ... read more
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March 4 – March 18 Friday12:00 PM → 12:40 PMSessions: 3Instructor: Erika AtkinsonLocations: Oasis RochesterCharles “Honi” Coles was an American rhythm tap dancer known for his speed and sophisticated style. He was a founding member of the Copasetics. Join us in Learning his famous Dance, The Cole's Stroll, Taught Oasis Style. Some tap experience (at least a level 2... read more
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September 16 Friday1:00 PM → 3:00 PMSessions: 1Locations: Little TheatreSame great experience, new course name!!! 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. You must pay in advance. ... read more
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