- Maintain muscle tissue and strength
- Contribute to better balance and coordination, and reduce the risk of falls
- Preserve bone density and reduce the risk of osteoporosis
- Improve sleep and reduce depression
- Help with fat loss
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Sessions: 3Class Date(s): 05-06-2024 to 05-20-2024Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 11:30 AM-12:30 PM Central TimeInstructor: Sofia Puerta Webber, BA Communication Science and Journalism, Certified Yoga Therapist and mindfulness teacher from UCSD Center for MindfulnessTerm: OELocation: Zoom - San Diego OasisLearn & practice easy movements to improve balance and reduce risk of falling. Emphasis is on posture, balance, muscle relaxation & breathing. Staying physically active is critical to slowing the aging process and staying healthy. However, while cardio training offers incredible benefits, it is not the only form of exercise you need to engage in as... read moreLearn & practice easy movements to improve balance and reduce risk of falling. Emphasis is on posture, balance, muscle relaxation & breathing. Staying physically active is critical to slowing the aging process and staying healthy. However, while cardio training offers incredible benefits, it is not the only form of exercise you need to engage in as you get older. The loss of muscle tissue due to aging can affect older adults’ ability to perform many routine activities and lead an independent lifestyle. Fortunately, regular strength training — also called resistance training and weightlifting — can help prevent or reverse muscle loss. When strength training, you use your own body weight or various tools, such as home made weights and resistance bands, for resistance to build muscle, strength, and endurance. The class includes Stretching and inquiry at the end. Strength training can help: -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-06-2024 to 05-06-2024Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 01:30 PM-03:30 PM Central TimeInstructor: Jim SalihTerm: OELocation: Zoom - St. Louis OasisAre your beautiful photo memories hidden in the basement, the attic, your computer, or the Cloud for no one to enjoy but yourself? Liberate them by moving them into an easy-to-create photo book for all to enjoy. Join us for a two-hour workshop on creating your own online photo book because it is easier and less expensive than you think. We will show you how... read moreAre your beautiful photo memories hidden in the basement, the attic, your computer, or the Cloud for no one to enjoy but yourself? Liberate them by moving them into an easy-to-create photo book for all to enjoy. Join us for a two-hour workshop on creating your own online photo book because it is easier and less expensive than you think. We will show you how to include photographs, text, and other mementos to enhance the quality of these enduring time capsules. Your family will love you for leaving these priceless memories for all to enjoy. All you need is an Internet-connected computer (including laptops) or a smart tablet. There is no need for any specialized software. -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-07-2024 to 05-07-2024Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 09:30 AM-11:00 AM Central TimeInstructor: Richard Bell, Professor of History, University of MarylandTerm: OELocation: Zoom - Washington Metro OasisThe Constitution is a much beloved document, a charter that many Americans regard with pride, reverence, and awe. Yet, over the past half-century, several historians have argued that many of its innocuous-sounding articles offered a dramatic giveaway to slaveholders. This program will help you determine where the truth lies. We’ll follow the framers of... read moreThe Constitution is a much beloved document, a charter that many Americans regard with pride, reverence, and awe. Yet, over the past half-century, several historians have argued that many of its innocuous-sounding articles offered a dramatic giveaway to slaveholders. This program will help you determine where the truth lies. We’ll follow the framers of the federal Constitution into their closed-door convention in Philadelphia in 1787 to see how northern delegates and southern delegates wrangled over whether or not slavery could continue to thrive in a nation founded on the principles of liberty and equality.
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Sessions: 2Class Date(s): 05-07-2024 to 05-14-2024Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Joan MusbachTerm: OELocation: Zoom - St. Louis OasisIn the long hot summer of 1787, fifty-five men convened in Philadelphia to write a plan for governing the United States of America. This endeavor marked a second attempt, initially conceived as an improvement upon the original plan. However, faced with insurmountable challenges, the participants grappled with thorny issues, engaging in heated debates and... read moreIn the long hot summer of 1787, fifty-five men convened in Philadelphia to write a plan for governing the United States of America. This endeavor marked a second attempt, initially conceived as an improvement upon the original plan. However, faced with insurmountable challenges, the participants grappled with thorny issues, engaging in heated debates and eventual compromises to reach a consensus on the final document. As the summer drew to a close, the rush to return home left numerous details unresolved, with trust placed in the belief that these issues would find resolution in due course. Yet, this was not the end of conflict and compromises, as the document required ratification by nine of the thirteen states through specially convened conventions. These ratification debates stirred further disputes and calls for change.
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Sessions: 12Class Date(s): 05-07-2024 to 06-20-2024Day(s) of the week: Tuesday, ThursdayTime: 10:30 AM-11:30 AM Central TimeInstructor: Idaria K GoodwinTerm: OELocation: Zoom - St. Louis OasisLow-impact aerobics, strength training, flexibility and balance exercises - a total body workout! The ability to move freestanding without use of a chair is necessary for this class. Floor work is optional. This class will be in interactive mode, allowing the instructor and other class participants to see and hear... read moreLow-impact aerobics, strength training, flexibility and balance exercises - a total body workout! The ability to move freestanding without use of a chair is necessary for this class. Floor work is optional. This class will be in interactive mode, allowing the instructor and other class participants to see and hear you
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-07-2024 to 05-07-2024Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Martha BogartTerm: OELocation: Zoom - St. Louis OasisThis class is designed for people who are already familiar with the basics of Google Drive. Learn how to access and use templates in Google Drive, how to automatically back up and sync files on your computer to Google Drive and how to save attachments in Gmail directly to Google Drive. Advanced Sharing options for files in Google Drive will be covered. We... read moreThis class is designed for people who are already familiar with the basics of Google Drive. Learn how to access and use templates in Google Drive, how to automatically back up and sync files on your computer to Google Drive and how to save attachments in Gmail directly to Google Drive. Advanced Sharing options for files in Google Drive will be covered. We will also go into depth about Google Forms and how to create, manage and collect responses from them. In addition, learn how to connect third party apps to Google Docs, Sheets and Slides for greater productivity. This class is for people who want to begin to use Google Drive often to create and manage documents, files and photos.
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-07-2024 to 05-07-2024Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 12:00 PM-01:15 PM Central TimeInstructor: Brian Rose, Professor (ret.), Department of Communication and Media Studies, Fordham UniversityTerm: OELocation: Zoom - Washington Metro OasisFor more than seven decades, Carl Reiner and Mel Brooks made America laugh—either through their remarkable solo careers or their legendary partnership. Whether together or apart, they were giants of American comedy, who basically conquered every field they entered, whether television, movies, Broadway, or records. This presentation will examine their... read moreFor more than seven decades, Carl Reiner and Mel Brooks made America laugh—either through their remarkable solo careers or their legendary partnership. Whether together or apart, they were giants of American comedy, who basically conquered every field they entered, whether television, movies, Broadway, or records. This presentation will examine their extraordinary achievements, beginning with their work together on Sid Caesar’s Your Show of Shows and their creation of the 2000 Year Old Man, to their individual accomplishments as writers, directors, and performers. -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-07-2024 to 05-07-2024Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 01:00 PM-03:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Richard VennTerm: OELocation: Zoom - St. Louis OasisLed by Richard Venn, a Master of History from the University of Missouri--St. Louis, Part II of the three-part series on World War One will be explored. This segment will delve into the transformation of the Archduke's assassination into the bloodiest conflict witnessed by Europe up to that point. Students will gain insights into the factors that led to a... read moreLed by Richard Venn, a Master of History from the University of Missouri--St. Louis, Part II of the three-part series on World War One will be explored. This segment will delve into the transformation of the Archduke's assassination into the bloodiest conflict witnessed by Europe up to that point. Students will gain insights into the factors that led to a four-year murderous stalemate, examining the intertwining dynamics of technology and strategy during this historic period. -
Sessions: 4Class Date(s): 05-08-2024 to 05-29-2024Day(s) of the week: WednesdayTime: 10:00 AM-11:30 AM Central TimeInstructor: Grace Seiberling, Art HistorianTerm: OELocation: Zoom - Rochester OasisWeaving, embroidery, quiltmaking and other forms of textile production have often been considered as utilitarian or domestic and, in their association with women, less prestigious than painting and other art forms. This four-session class will look at the history of textile production by women and ways in which feminist art history, (such as Rozika... read moreWeaving, embroidery, quiltmaking and other forms of textile production have often been considered as utilitarian or domestic and, in their association with women, less prestigious than painting and other art forms. This four-session class will look at the history of textile production by women and ways in which feminist art history, (such as Rozika Parker's The Subversive Stitch), and contemporary artists have revisited this history and incorporated textiles into mainstream art. -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-08-2024 to 05-08-2024Day(s) of the week: WednesdayTime: 11:30 AM-01:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Mark EtlingTerm: OELocation: Zoom - St. Louis OasisEnroll in a session led by Mark Etling, Ph.D., specializing in Historical Theology from Saint Louis University. In the early days of the Christian era, there was no Bible, no uniform belief system, no centralized authority structure, and no consistent liturgy. Additionally, there existed a multitude of often conflicting answers to crucial theological... read moreEnroll in a session led by Mark Etling, Ph.D., specializing in Historical Theology from Saint Louis University. In the early days of the Christian era, there was no Bible, no uniform belief system, no centralized authority structure, and no consistent liturgy. Additionally, there existed a multitude of often conflicting answers to crucial theological inquiries: Is God one? Is God the creator? Was Jesus God? Was Jesus a man? Is Jesus both God and a man? Is the Holy Spirit God? What does it mean to be saved? In this session, we will explore some of the many "flavors" of Christianity during its formative years.
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-08-2024 to 05-08-2024Day(s) of the week: WednesdayTime: 01:00 PM-02:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Gloria JenningsTerm: OELocation: Zoom - San Antonio OasisOnly within the last 70 years has it become socially acceptable for women to wear pants. Until the mid-1960s, the average American woman wouldn’t dare leave her house wearing dungarees. But as early as the mid-1800s, a few pioneering women had started quite literally making strides toward more practical women’s wear. In this class we will discuss the... read moreOnly within the last 70 years has it become socially acceptable for women to wear pants. Until the mid-1960s, the average American woman wouldn’t dare leave her house wearing dungarees. But as early as the mid-1800s, a few pioneering women had started quite literally making strides toward more practical women’s wear. In this class we will discuss the revolution of the suit/pantsuit and the women who wear them. -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-08-2024 to 05-08-2024Day(s) of the week: WednesdayTime: 03:00 PM-04:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Julia Fister, MA, Studio ACE Executive DirectorTerm: OELocation: Zoom - San Diego OasisIn this lecture, immerse yourself in the vibrant and expressive world of Henri Matisse, exploring his revolutionary contributions to modern art. From his bold use of color and form to his exploration of line and space, discover how Matisse redefined artistic possibilities and continues to inspire generations of... read moreIn this lecture, immerse yourself in the vibrant and expressive world of Henri Matisse, exploring his revolutionary contributions to modern art. From his bold use of color and form to his exploration of line and space, discover how Matisse redefined artistic possibilities and continues to inspire generations of artists. -
Sessions: 4Class Date(s): 05-09-2024 to 05-30-2024Day(s) of the week: ThursdayTime: 10:00 AM-11:00 AM Central TimeInstructor: Renee MotenTerm: OELocation: Zoom - Oasis NationalJoin this class for tips on preventing and reducing knee pain without the aid of surgery, drugs or shots. Learn simple stretches and exercises that Renee has designed to have the maximum benefit possible for your... read moreJoin this class for tips on preventing and reducing knee pain without the aid of surgery, drugs or shots. Learn simple stretches and exercises that Renee has designed to have the maximum benefit possible for your knees.
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Sessions: 8Class Date(s): 05-09-2024 to 06-27-2024Day(s) of the week: ThursdayTime: 11:45 AM-12:45 PM Central TimeInstructor: Cynthia FernandezTerm: OELocation: Zoom - St. Louis OasisThese gentle yoga postures are designed to relieve pain and improve balance. This class is perfect for beginners and those who would prefer not to sit on the... read moreThese gentle yoga postures are designed to relieve pain and improve balance. This class is perfect for beginners and those who would prefer not to sit on the floor.
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-09-2024 to 05-09-2024Day(s) of the week: ThursdayTime: 12:00 PM-01:30 PM Central TimeInstructor: Dan Sherman, PhDTerm: OELocation: Zoom - Washington Metro OasisFor more than 50 years, Julliard-trained composer Peter Schickele assumed the mantle of P.D.Q. Bach, a forgotten and musically incompetent son of the great Johann Sebastian Bach. Both onstage and on many records, Schickele created wonderful parodies of classical music. The jokes Schickele created drew widely on classical music and satirized musicology... read moreFor more than 50 years, Julliard-trained composer Peter Schickele assumed the mantle of P.D.Q. Bach, a forgotten and musically incompetent son of the great Johann Sebastian Bach. Both onstage and on many records, Schickele created wonderful parodies of classical music. The jokes Schickele created drew widely on classical music and satirized musicology involving composers from Bach’s time. The class will offer the chance to learn about Schickele’s remarkable career, to hear some of his pieces, and to appreciate humor in music. -
Sessions: 4Class Date(s): 05-09-2024 to 05-30-2024Day(s) of the week: ThursdayTime: 12:00 PM-02:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Jennifer CaseTerm: OELocation: Zoom - Rochester OasisMaybe you've always wanted to put words to paper but haven't yet given it a try. Or possibly writing is a habit you've given up and would like to return to. Or perhaps you're one of the fortunate few who maintains a regular writing practice. Wherever you are in your writing journey, this class is designed to elicit your stories and provide you a safe space... read moreMaybe you've always wanted to put words to paper but haven't yet given it a try. Or possibly writing is a habit you've given up and would like to return to. Or perhaps you're one of the fortunate few who maintains a regular writing practice. Wherever you are in your writing journey, this class is designed to elicit your stories and provide you a safe space in which to share them.
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-09-2024 to 05-09-2024Day(s) of the week: ThursdayTime: 01:00 PM-02:45 PM Central TimeInstructor: Carol DiazTerm: OELocation: Zoom - St. Louis OasisCarol Diaz-Granados, PhD, RPA (Register of Professional Archaeologists), invites you to delve into the captivating world of American Indian artifacts. While these relics are often admired, few can interpret the symbolism behind the art. Over the past two decades, scholars have made momentous progress in unraveling the significance behind the motifs found in... read moreCarol Diaz-Granados, PhD, RPA (Register of Professional Archaeologists), invites you to delve into the captivating world of American Indian artifacts. While these relics are often admired, few can interpret the symbolism behind the art. Over the past two decades, scholars have made momentous progress in unraveling the significance behind the motifs found in various American Indian arts and artifacts. Join Dr. Diaz-Granados, who recently published a book on this subject, as she showcases slides featuring a plethora of fascinating artifacts and provides insightful explanations of their meanings. -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-09-2024 to 05-09-2024Day(s) of the week: ThursdayTime: 01:00 PM-03:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Kevin FernlundTerm: OELocation: Zoom - St. Louis OasisBuddy Holly's profound impact on the late 1950s British music scene and the subsequent British Invasion is beyond measure. Originating from Lubbock, Texas, Buddy Holly and The Crickets left an indelible mark, recording numerous hits, including the iconic "That'll Be the Day," at the Norman Petty Studios in Clovis, New Mexico. Inspired by a John Wayne line... read moreBuddy Holly's profound impact on the late 1950s British music scene and the subsequent British Invasion is beyond measure. Originating from Lubbock, Texas, Buddy Holly and The Crickets left an indelible mark, recording numerous hits, including the iconic "That'll Be the Day," at the Norman Petty Studios in Clovis, New Mexico. Inspired by a John Wayne line from the western film "The Searchers" (1956), this track became the first demo ever made by The Beatles when they were still known as the Quarry Men. Step into the captivating narrative of Buddy Holly and The Crickets, hailed by Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards as the world's inaugural "self-contained rock and roll band." The Crickets not only wrote and recorded their songs but also delivered mesmerizing performances. Unveil the tale of this musical journey, featuring the influential "fifth Cricket," record producer and musician Norman Petty.
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Sessions: 4Class Date(s): 05-09-2024 to 05-30-2024Day(s) of the week: ThursdayTime: 03:00 PM-03:45 PM Central TimeInstructor: Melynnique Seabrook, MATerm: OELocation: Zoom - San Diego OasisFor beginners or advanced meditators. Learn meditation methods for your everyday life. Peace and mindfulness, mantra and breathing, guided and relaxation meditations; so many wonderful ways to make your life more peaceful and meaningful. You may learn something new in every class to improve your life. Join Melynnique Seabrook, who has offered Oasis... read moreFor beginners or advanced meditators. Learn meditation methods for your everyday life. Peace and mindfulness, mantra and breathing, guided and relaxation meditations; so many wonderful ways to make your life more peaceful and meaningful. You may learn something new in every class to improve your life. Join Melynnique Seabrook, who has offered Oasis classes that are practical, inspiring and easy to understand for more than 20 years.
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Sessions: 3Class Date(s): 05-10-2024 to 05-24-2024Day(s) of the week: FridayTime: 10:00 AM-11:00 AM Central TimeInstructor: Mark E GoodmanTerm: OELocation: Zoom - St. Louis OasisDive into the intriguing world of trial law with "Confessions from a Trial Lawyer," featuring Mark Goodman, the esteemed founding member of the St. Louis-based law firm Capes Sokol. Drawing from over 50 years of rich experience in commercial litigation, Mark shares the ‘juicy’ details behind the headlines. Join him for an engaging session where he... read moreDive into the intriguing world of trial law with "Confessions from a Trial Lawyer," featuring Mark Goodman, the esteemed founding member of the St. Louis-based law firm Capes Sokol. Drawing from over 50 years of rich experience in commercial litigation, Mark shares the ‘juicy’ details behind the headlines. Join him for an engaging session where he unveils courtroom strategies and captivating storytelling that sheds light on the fascinating intricacies of a legal career.