-
September 28 Monday12:00 PM → 1:30 PM Central Time Sessions: 1Instructor: Steve Roberts, Journalist and AuthorLocations: Zoom - Washington Metro Oasis Steve Roberts has been a journalist for more than 60 years, covering some of the major events of his time,... read more -
October 6 Tuesday12:00 PM → 1:30 PM Central TimeSessions: 1Instructor: Richard Bell, Professor of History, University of MarylandLocations: Zoom - Washington Metro Oasis The thirty years between 1815 and 1845 witnessed the greatest transformation in American infrastructure and information technology before the internet.... read more -
October 6 Tuesday1:00 PM → 3:00 PM Central Time Sessions: 1Instructor: Martha Bogart Locations: Zoom - St. Louis Oasis This class covers using your smartphone’s camera, setting up shots, exposure, and editing your photos. You will also learn about... read more -
October 8 Thursday12:00 PM → 1:30 PM Central Time Sessions: 1Instructor: Steven Gimbel, Professor of Philosophy, Gettysburg CollegeLocations: Zoom - Washington Metro Oasis Soren Kierkegaard sought to bring the human being and its lived experience back to the center of philosophy. The problem,... read more -
October 14 Wednesday9:30 AM → 10:30 AM Central Time Sessions: 1Instructor: Dr. Michael Kryzanek, Professor Emeritus, Political Science, Bridgewater State UniversityLocations: Zoom - Washington Metro Oasis The invasion of the Ukraine by Russia has affected United States foreign policy in both the Biden and Trump administrations.... read more -
October 20 Tuesday2:00 PM → 3:15 PM Central Time Sessions: 1Instructor: Jonina Duker, Certified Book Discussion LeaderLocations: Zoom - Washington Metro Oasis “Once upon a time, I was meandering down the road of life with my husband, Jon. It was a regular... read more -
October 27 – December 17 No Class: 11/26Tuesday, Thursday10:30 AM → 11:30 AM Central TimeSessions: 15Instructor: Idaria GoodwinLocations: Zoom - St. Louis Oasis Low-impact aerobics, strength training, flexibility and balance exercises – a total body workout! The ability to move freestanding without use... read more -
October 27 Tuesday11:00 AM-01:00 PM Central TimeSessions: 1Instructor: Martha BogartLocations: 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. -
October 28 – December 16 Wednesday9:15 AM → 10:15 AM Central Time Sessions: 8Instructor: Sharon KirschLocations: Zoom - St. Louis Stay active so you can do the things you want to do! ExerStart is a low-intensity exercise class for you... read more -
October 28 Wednesday2:00 PM → 3:30 PM Central Time Sessions: 1Instructor: David MischLocations: Zoom - St. Louis Oasis From 1920’s “Haunted Spooks” to “Zombieland,” the genre of horror-comedy has never really, you should excuse the expression, died. Yet... read more -
October 29 – December 17 No Class: 11/26Thursday11:45 AM → 12:45 PM Central TimeSessions: 7Instructor: Sharon CampeseLocations: Zoom - St. Louis OasisThese gentle yoga postures are designed to relieve pain and improve balance. This class is perfect for beginners and those... read more -
November 2 – December 16 Monday, Wednesday3:30 PM- 4:30 PM Central TimeSessions: 14Instructor: Craig MillerLocations: Zoom - St. Louis OasisTai Chi, an ancient Chinese tradition, is practiced as a graceful form of exercise. Learn Sun Style Tai Chi utilizing a series of slow, focused movements and deep breathing to relieve pain, reduce stress and decrease fall risk while improving balance, muscular strength, coordination, confidence and mood. In this class, you will learn the Basic 6 and... read moreTai Chi, an ancient Chinese tradition, is practiced as a graceful form of exercise. Learn Sun Style Tai Chi utilizing a series of slow, focused movements and deep breathing to relieve pain, reduce stress and decrease fall risk while improving balance, muscular strength, coordination, confidence and mood. In this class, you will learn the Basic 6 and Advanced 6 forms from a certified instructor. This is a special opportunity to be taught by Tai Chi for Health Senior Trainer, Craig Miller. -
November 3 – December 17 No Class: 11/26Tuesday, Thursday3:30 PM- 4:30 PM Central TimeSessions: 13Instructor: Craig MillerLocations: Zoom - St. Louis Oasis Tai Chi for Arthritis: Intermediate is ideal for those participants looking to further expand and challenge their Tai Chi skills. Learn new forms while continuing to improve your health and reduce fall risk. Previous enrollment in Tai Chi for Arthritis mandatory. All participants should have completed instruction in the entire Beginner (Part 1) program... read moreTai Chi for Arthritis: Intermediate is ideal for those participants looking to further expand and challenge their Tai Chi skills. Learn new forms while continuing to improve your health and reduce fall risk. Previous enrollment in Tai Chi for Arthritis mandatory. All participants should have completed instruction in the entire Beginner (Part 1) program before enrolling in Part 2. -
November 10 Tuesday12:00 PM → 1:30 PM Central TimeSessions: 1Instructor: Richard Bell, Professor of History, University of MarylandLocations: Zoom - Washington Metro Oasis Beginning in the 1790s and continuing until about the 1840s, America went through a Second Great Awakening, a new series... read more -
November 17 Tuesday2:00 PM → 3:15 PM Central Time Sessions: 1Instructor: Jonina Duker, Certified Book Discussion LeaderLocations: Zoom - Washington Metro Oasis Did you read the 2001 prize-winning novel, Life of Pi? The author has written another deeply philosophical work. A classicist discovers... read more
-
November 19 Thursday12:00 PM → 1:30 PM Central Time Sessions: 1Instructor: Steven Gimbel, Professor of Philosophy, Gettysburg CollegeLocations: Zoom - Washington Metro Oasis Friedrich Nietzsche wrote that he philosophized with a hammer, that is, he sought to smash everything that came before him.... read more -
November 23 Monday12:00 PM → 1:30 PM Central Time Sessions: 1Instructor: Joan Hart, Art History Instructor, Museum One, Inc.Locations: Zoom - Washington Metro Oasis Van Gogh’s “The Starry Night” has become one of the icons of our times. This program will provide an in-depth... read more -
December 8 Tuesday12:00 PM → 1:30 PM Central TimeSessions: 1Instructor: Richard Bell, Professor of History, University of MarylandLocations: Zoom - Washington Metro Oasis Why did it take Americans ninety years after first declaring that all men are born equal to abolish racial slavery?... read more -
December 15 Tuesday2:00 PM → 3:15 PM Central Time Sessions: 1Instructor: Jonina Duker, Certified Book Discussion LeaderLocations: Zoom - Washington Metro Oasis Ann Patchett does it again; and as we have for her last three novels, we at Oasis are so ready... read more
-
December 17 Thursday12:00 PM → 1:30 PM Central Time Sessions: 1Instructor: Steven Gimbel, Professor of Philosophy, Gettysburg CollegeLocations: Zoom - Washington Metro Oasis John Stuart Mill saw the rise of modern science as the key to all human knowledge, but it required some... read more