Welcome to Oasis Everywhere!
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June 23 Monday10:00 am – 12:00 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Suzanne CorbettLocation: Zoom - St. Louis OasisExplore the rich history of farm gardens and farmers' markets in the bi-state area and beyond, where family farmers continue to sell the crops they grow. Suzanne, raised on a South St. Louis truck farm, will share her personal memories along with a special seasonal recipe—featuring fresh, homegrown vegetables, of... read more
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June 23 – June 30 Monday10:00 am – 11:00 am Sessions: 2Instructor: David WoodruffLocation: Zoom - Rochester OasisRichard III was king of England for a little over two years. He was the last king of the Plantagenet dynasty, and the branch known as the House of York. His defeat and death at the Battle of Bosworth Field marked the end of the Middle Ages in England. The last time, an English king took the field to defend his throne. Mostly remembered as an evil character... read more
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June 24 Tuesday10:00 am – 11:30 am Sessions: 1Instructor: Bonnie VegaLocation: Zoom - St. Louis OasisThe ratification of the 19th Amendment was a milestone, but the struggle for full suffrage was far from over. It wasn’t until the Voting Rights Act of 1965 that all American citizens, regardless of race or gender, were legally guaranteed the right to vote. Yet, even today, barriers to voting persist, reminding us that the fight for true electoral equality... read more
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June 24 Tuesday10:30 am – 11:45 am Sessions: 1Instructor: Johnny RabbitLocation: Zoom - St. Louis OasisStep back in time and relive the games and sports that shaped St. Louis! From hopscotch and Indian ball to marbles and Chinese checkers, we’ll revisit the pastimes that filled our childhoods. Then, we’ll dive into the golden age of St. Louis sports—the Browns, Hawks, and Football Cardinals, plus the legends of wrestling and riverfront amusement parks.... read more
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June 24 Tuesday1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Amanda HunterLocation: Zoom - St. Louis OasisJoin us for this special World Oceans Day exploration about whales and their underwater world. Marine Biologist Amanda Hunter will share her expert knowledge and experience with us about whales and the vital role these marine mammals play in maintaining the health of our oceans. We’ll learn about the conservation efforts working to protect them and their... read more
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June 24 Tuesday3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Lola Sparrowhawk, Int'l Award-Winning Author/HistorianLocation: Zoom - San Diego OasisThe American rebellion against superpower Great Britain decisively influenced the future of European history. French involvement with the American war inspired the French people to question their own relationship to the overreaching forces of the European monarchy system. During the chaos of the French Revolution, General Napoleon Bonaparte became the... read more
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June 25 Wednesday9:30 am – 10:45 am Sessions: 1Instructor: W. Joseph Campbell, Ph.D., Professor, School of Communication, American UniversityLocation: Zoom - Washington Metro OasisWe take a look back to the momentous year of 1995, when the internet and world wide web entered mainstream consciousness. It also was the year of O.J. Simpson's "Trial of the Century," of the domestic terror attack in Oklahoma City, and of the beginning of Bill Clinton's dalliance with Monica Lewinsky, an intermittent affair that led to his impeachment. The... read more
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June 25 Wednesday11:00 am – 12:00 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Bev SchuetzLocation: Zoom - St. Louis OasisCharles Lindbergh is remembered for his daring solo flight across the Atlantic, but his story is far more complex. This class explores his aviation triumph, the heartbreaking kidnapping and murder of his son, and his controversial admiration for Nazi Germany. We’ll also uncover his eccentricities, secret families, and unorthodox personal life, revealing a... read more
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June 25 Wednesday12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Michael L. Manson, Educator and Fmr. President, The Robert Frost SocietyLocation: Zoom - Washington Metro OasisRobert Frost (1873-1963) was America’s last broadly popular poet. The first to read at a presidential inauguration, he was also the first to serve as poet-in-residence at a university. Everyone read Frost. He appeared on the new medium of TV and spoke at colleges and universities across the country. We’ll examine Frost’s life, biography, and... read more
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June 26 Thursday12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Virginia R. Waldron, MS, CH, CILocation: Zoom - Syracuse OasisEmotional Freedom Technique or EFT is a form of alternative healing that manipulates the body's natural electro-magnetic energy field by tapping on points while a specific memory is focused on, in order to release blocked energy and alleviate a physical and/or emotional problem. EFT is a meridian energy therapy: just like acupressure or acupuncture, it... read more
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June 26 Thursday1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Jim SalihLocation: Zoom - St. Louis OasisGoogle Photos offers free backup of your mobile phone's pictures! It's automatic and comes with a host of features too. Google Photos' Assistant will even create collages, animations, and albums you will enjoy. And that's only the beginning. This class is a great introduction to these features and will teach you how to install and use the app on your mobile... read more
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June 27 Friday5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Chris Burns, Many-StringsLocation: Zoom - San Diego OasisExperience nature through music. Enjoy compositions by Beethoven, Strauss, and more, capturing the beauty and power of mountains, streams, and forests. Practice your guitar skills in this performance-based class. We'll play classic folk/rock/country songs from the... read more
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July 1 Tuesday12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Sofia Laurein, PhD, Professor of HistoryLocation: Zoom - San Diego OasisDid you know that French fries are not French, Hawaiian pizza wasn't invented in Hawaii, and cheese has been used as a weapon?! Please join us for an 'appetizing look' into the origins of some of your favorite foods. Learn history via your palate, as many major historical and social events have been linked with and celebrated with food! This presentation... read more
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July 1 Tuesday12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Sofia LaureinLocation: Zoom - San Diego OasisDid you know that French fries are not French, Hawaiian pizza wasn't invented in Hawaii, and cheese has been used as a weapon?! Please join us for an 'appetizing look' into the origins of some of your favorite foods. Learn history via your palate, as many major historical and social events have been linked with and celebrated with food! This presentation... read more
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July 1 – July 29 Tuesday12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Sessions: 4Instructor: Jennifer CaseLocation: Zoom - Rochester OasisWriting is a great way to process the world around you. It allows you an opportunity to reflect on your experiences and to make meaning from them. Join this friendly workshop setting where you'll read and discuss short pieces of literature, respond to writing prompts, and have the chance to share your work with other members of the group. All levels of... read more
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July 1 – August 19 Tuesday12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Sessions: 8Instructor: Erika Campbell, Strength and Balance InstructorLocation: Zoom - Washington Metro OasisDo you want to build strength but struggle to stand for long periods? Come join me for a chair based strength class! We will work with some light weights, mostly seated with some standing moves using some support. This is meant to help build endurance, support your balance and make you stronger. Ideal equipment is a set of 1-5 lb weights and a resistance... read more
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July 2 Wednesday10:30 am – 12:00 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Mark EtlingLocation: Zoom - St. Louis OasisHomeownership is a cornerstone of the American Dream—but for many Black St. Louisans, that dream has been systematically denied. This presentation explores the history and ongoing realities of housing inequities in the St. Louis region, inviting discussion on past and present-day... read more
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July 7 – August 20 Monday, Wednesday9:15 am – 10:00 am Sessions: 14Instructor: Sharon KirschLocation: Zoom - St. Louis OasisStay active so you can do the things you want to do! ExerStart is a low-intensity exercise class for you to add more activity to your life. You will exercise using a resistance band while standing or... read more
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July 7 – July 14 Monday10:00 am – 11:00 am Sessions: 2Instructor: David WoodruffLocation: Zoom - Rochester OasisEncore: Rochester’s Jack the Ripper Suspect. Rochester native, medical quack, author, and rabid bookseller. He’d have loved the idea of the eBook. A tireless self-promoter who would have made P. T. Barnum proud. Famous during his lifetime, he would disappear into obscurity after he died in 1903… only to be catapulted back into fame in 1993... read more
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July 7 Monday10:00 am – 11:30 am Sessions: 1Instructor: Ronald McLachlanLocation: Zoom - St. Louis OasisExplore the life cycle of stars—from their birth in nebulae to their eventual death, whether a quiet collapse or a dramatic... read more