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August 5 Wednesday10:00 AM → 11:30 AM Central Time Sessions: 1Instructor: Parks SmithLocations: Zoom - St. Louis OasisDive into the intriguing history of the "Night Witches" in this class, where we explore the WWII German nickname given to the all-female military aviators of the 588th Night Bomber Regiment. Later recognized as the 46th "Taman" Guards Night Bomber Aviation Regiment within the Soviet Air Forces, these courageous women played a pivotal role in the wartime... read more -
August 6 – August 13 Thursday10:00 AM → 12:00 PM Central Time Sessions: 2Instructor: John Guenther, FAIA, LEED APLocations: Zoom - St. Louis Oasis Rome – “the Eternal City” and “the Capital of the World” – is a true global city and home of much of the world’s greatest works of art and architecture, developed over its history which spans more than 2,700 years. It is also a virtual laboratory to learn how a city grows over time through strategic urban planning, how its architecture has... read more -
August 7 Friday12:00 PM → 1:00 PM Central TimeSessions: 1Instructor: Bev SchuetzLocations: Zoom - St. Louis Oasis Born into a privileged family marked by alcoholism and personal loss, shy and unassuming Eleanor Roosevelt overcame immense obstacles—including a... read more -
August 7 Friday1:00 PM → 3:00 PM Central Time Sessions: 1Instructor: Martha Bogart and Mary MuellerLocations: Zoom - St. Louis Oasis Tired of searching on Google and not being able to find exactly what you’re looking for? This class is for... read more -
August 7 Friday2:00 PM → 3:00 PM Central Time Sessions: 1Instructor: Katy GordonLocations: Zoom - St. Louis OasisJoin us as we spill the tea…on some of tea’s rich cultural history, the quirks of its chemistry, and its... read more -
August 7 Friday5:00 PM → 6:00 PM Central Time Sessions: 1Instructor: Chris Burns, Many-StringsLocations: Zoom - San Diego Oasis This composer had a life-long passion for special scores that pushed past the “old way” of doing movie music. He... read more -
August 10 Monday12:00 PM → 1:30 PM Central TimeSessions: 1Instructor: Bill Clevlen, Author of the book "The Ultimate American Music Bucket List"Locations: Zoom - St. Louis Oasis The Ultimate American Music Bucket List with travel journalist and longtime St. Louis radio personality, Bill Clevlen. (Author of the... read more -
August 10 Monday2:00 PM → 3:30 PM Central Time Sessions: 1Instructor: Kathy Walsh-Piper, M.A. Art Museum Educator Locations: Zoom - St. Louis Oasis Abstract Art is a huge influence on our art today. What is Abstract Art? How did it evolve? Come delve... read more -
August 11 Tuesday10:00 AM → 11:30 AM Central Time Sessions: 1Instructor: Mark EtlingLocations: Zoom - St. Louis Oasis The first thing to know about the Apostles Creed is that it was not written by the Apostles. Its origin... read more -
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August 11 Tuesday12:00 PM → 1:30 PM Central Time Sessions: 1Instructor: Owen Ullmann, Journalist and AuthorLocations: Zoom - Washington Metro Oasis From Great Britain to Germany and Japan to Vietnam, enemy nations that have fought wars with the United States have... read more -
August 11 Tuesday2:30 PM → 3:45 PM Central Time Sessions: 1Instructor: Jonina Duker, Certified Book Discussion LeaderLocations: Zoom - Washington Metro Oasis Sybil Van Antwerp, our protagonist, is in her seventies, a retired lawyer, divorced, and lives in Maryland. The novel consists... read more -
August 11 Tuesday3:00 PM → 4:00 PM Central TimeSessions: 1Instructor: Sergi Bosch M.S.E., Founder of the iPhone For Seniors Program & Your Tech TutorLocations: Zoom - San Diego Oasis I’ve always loved making home movies and sharing them with my family. In this class, I’ll show you how I... read more -
August 12 Wednesday9:30 AM → 11:00 AM Central Time Sessions: 1Instructor: Seth Kibel, Musician and ComposerLocations: Zoom - Washington Metro Oasis John Coltrane, who would be celebrating his 100th birthday on September 23, was more than a saxophonist and composer. He... read more -
August 13 Thursday12:00 PM → 1:30 PM Central Time Sessions: 1Instructor: Steven Gimbel, Professor of Philosophy, Gettysburg CollegeLocations: Zoom - Washington Metro Oasis Immanuel Kant changed everything from how we conceived of space and time to God, art, and morality. While few people... read more -
August 14 Friday10:00 AM → 11:30 AM Central Time Sessions: 1Instructor: Diane BricmontLocations: Zoom - St. Louis Oasis This class introduces the basics of birdwatching, including how to use binoculars and how to interpret information in a field... read more -
August 14 Friday5:00 PM → 6:00 PM Central Time Sessions: 1Instructor: Bernard Ellorin, Ph.D.Locations: Zoom - San Diego Oasis Explore the music from Oceania: Hawaii Australia, and Papua New Guinea. Although known as tourists destinations, we’ll learn about the... read more -
August 17 Monday1:00 PM → 2:00 PM Central TimeSessions: 1Instructor: Kelly Bertenshaw, MA CCC SLP ECDCSLocations: Zoom - St. Louis Oasis Why do I keep forgetting things? Learn how your memory functions, why it changes with age, and what you can... read more -
August 18 Tuesday10:00 AM → 11:30 AM Central Time Sessions: 1Instructor: Johnny RabbittLocations: Zoom - St. Louis Oasis Join Johnny Rabbitt for “Our Own Oddities,” a lively exploration of the unusual and unexpected stories of the St. Louis... read more -
August 18 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PM Central Time Sessions: 1Instructor: Prof. John RossiLocations: Zoom - St. Louis Oasis Discover how Polynesian voyagers settled some of the most remote islands on Earth, carrying with them not only food and... read more