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Sessions: 10Class Date(s): 05-16-2022 to 08-08-2022No Class: 2022-05-30,2022-06-20,2022-07-04Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 09:30 AM-10:30 AM Central TimeInstructor: Elaine Wolf, MA, MSW, LMFTTerm: OELocation: Zoom - Syracuse OasisThis movement class will offer pleasure and no pain. You learn to move with the design of the human body; with safety and comfort. Nia is an integrative movement art form. Expect to feel better physically, emotionally and mentally, allowing you to express your unique... read moreThis movement class will offer pleasure and no pain. You learn to move with the design of the human body; with safety and comfort. Nia is an integrative movement art form. Expect to feel better physically, emotionally and mentally, allowing you to express your unique self. -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-16-2022 to 05-16-2022Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 10:00 AM-11:00 AM Central TimeInstructor: Bonnie VegaTerm: OELocation: Zoom - St. Louis OasisIt was Lincoln’s death on Good Friday, April 15, 1865, that united religion and patriotism in the observance of a national death that represented ALL who had died. As Lincoln had died for the nation, now each soldier’s death belonged to the whole nation. Lincoln’s bones were buried but thousands of soldiers lay unburied their bones littering... read moreIt was Lincoln’s death on Good Friday, April 15, 1865, that united religion and patriotism in the observance of a national death that represented ALL who had died. As Lincoln had died for the nation, now each soldier’s death belonged to the whole nation. Lincoln’s bones were buried but thousands of soldiers lay unburied their bones littering battlefields across the South. For the first time in history a nation would create national cemeteries to honor their deaths. -
Sessions: 2Class Date(s): 05-16-2022 to 05-23-2022Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 10:00 AM-11:00 AM Central TimeInstructor: David WoodruffTerm: OELocation: Zoom - Rochester OasisFrom the earliest day of recorded history, men and women have wandered into the unknown, looking to find places no one had even been. We ventured across vast wastes, sailed uncharted oceans, and even took to the sky. But in the process of discovering new things, many of our explorers have become lost in the mists of time—or simply forgotten altogether.... read moreFrom the earliest day of recorded history, men and women have wandered into the unknown, looking to find places no one had even been. We ventured across vast wastes, sailed uncharted oceans, and even took to the sky. But in the process of discovering new things, many of our explorers have become lost in the mists of time—or simply forgotten altogether. Some disappeared without a trace, still others left behind mysteries we still struggle to answer -
Sessions: 13Class Date(s): 05-17-2022 to 08-09-2022Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 09:30 AM-10:45 AM Central TimeInstructor: Pam LeBlanc, certified Nia Black Belt instructor, certified 500-hr. professional-level Kripalu Yoga teacher, Cardiac and Cancer Yoga certified, Hatha Yoga certified, KYAA registered, Fitness Business Nia/Yoga teacher, personal trainerTerm: OELocation: Zoom - Syracuse OasisWhether you come to Hatha Yoga in search of greater flexibility, balance, strength, physical healing or stress relief, this path has something to offer. Reflected in the class, Pam brings the wisdom, knowledge, and uniqueness of the many renowned teachers who have guided her along her Yoga journey. The practice is sequenced so that you move from one posture... read moreWhether you come to Hatha Yoga in search of greater flexibility, balance, strength, physical healing or stress relief, this path has something to offer. Reflected in the class, Pam brings the wisdom, knowledge, and uniqueness of the many renowned teachers who have guided her along her Yoga journey. The practice is sequenced so that you move from one posture to the next in a mindful, intelligent and safe manner. Modifications are always offered. Breathing techniques and a relaxation piece at the end, further calm & revitalize the body, mind and spirit. Note: Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a Yoga sticky mat. -
Sessions: 4Class Date(s): 05-17-2022 to 06-07-2022Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 02:00 PM-04:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Tom Henry, M.S.Term: OELocation: Zoom - Syracuse OasisWe will continue our journey into the lives of the women who have served in one of the most important roles in our government, the First Lady. As we continue through the Nineteenth and into the Twentieth Century we will find those who embraced the role and those to whom it was a burden. All are fascinating individuals. Come along and have some fun as we... read moreWe will continue our journey into the lives of the women who have served in one of the most important roles in our government, the First Lady. As we continue through the Nineteenth and into the Twentieth Century we will find those who embraced the role and those to whom it was a burden. All are fascinating individuals. Come along and have some fun as we view this unique and interesting group of women. There is no need to have been in the first course to enjoy this one!
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Sessions: 11Class Date(s): 05-18-2022 to 08-10-2022No Class: 2022-06-15,2022-06-22Day(s) of the week: WednesdayTime: 09:00 AM-10:00 AM Central TimeInstructor: Yvonne Martin, RYT-500; Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health 500+hr certified; Chair Yoga instructor; Cancer Yoga certified, owner YLMyoga, LLCTerm: OELocation: Zoom - Syracuse OasisKripalu Yoga is a gentle and calming Hatha Yoga practice that invites compassionate self-acceptance and mindfulness. This style is perfect for beginners looking to soothe daily aches and pains, yet appropriate for all levels of experience. Intrigued by the jargon? Yvonne teaches the fundamentals of Yoga in a relaxed and joyful environment. A gentle warm-up... read moreKripalu Yoga is a gentle and calming Hatha Yoga practice that invites compassionate self-acceptance and mindfulness. This style is perfect for beginners looking to soothe daily aches and pains, yet appropriate for all levels of experience. Intrigued by the jargon? Yvonne teaches the fundamentals of Yoga in a relaxed and joyful environment. A gentle warm-up will ease you into a sequence of breathing and meditation exercises to improve mental focus and de-stress. Slow stretches, movements, and poses will help build your strength, balance, and range of motion. Rest, relax, and take home a peaceful sense of awareness and Yoga's tools designed to bring ease into your everyday life. Additionally, some Chair Yoga instruction is given in this Wednesday class–all are welcome! Note: Please dress comfortably and bring a Yoga mat. Optional: Yoga blocks and Yoga strap. No class: 6/15 & 6/22.
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Sessions: 13Class Date(s): 05-19-2022 to 08-04-2022Day(s) of the week: ThursdayTime: 09:30 AM-10:45 AM Central TimeInstructor: Pam LeBlanc, certified Nia Black Belt instructor, certified 500-hr. professional-level Kripalu Yoga teacher, Cardiac and Cancer Yoga certified, Hatha Yoga certified, KYAA registered, Fitness Business Nia/Yoga teacher, personal trainerTerm: OELocation: Zoom - Syracuse OasisWhether you come to Hatha Yoga in search of greater flexibility, balance, strength, physical healing or stress relief, this path has something to offer. Reflected in the class, Pam brings the wisdom, knowledge, and uniqueness of the many renowned teachers who have guided her along her Yoga journey. The practice is sequenced so that you move from one posture... read moreWhether you come to Hatha Yoga in search of greater flexibility, balance, strength, physical healing or stress relief, this path has something to offer. Reflected in the class, Pam brings the wisdom, knowledge, and uniqueness of the many renowned teachers who have guided her along her Yoga journey. The practice is sequenced so that you move from one posture to the next in a mindful, intelligent and safe manner. Modifications are always offered. Breathing techniques and a relaxation piece at the end, further calm & revitalize the body, mind and spirit. Note: Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a Yoga sticky mat.
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-19-2022 to 05-19-2022Day(s) of the week: ThursdayTime: 01:00 PM-02:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Mike VensoTerm: OELocation: Zoom - St. Louis OasisHighlighting explorers and cartographers of the Mississippi River before and after the Lewis and Clark Expedition, this presentation takes you on a journey up and down the Mighty Mississippi through maps, paintings, and images. It also offers an illustrated timeline of the adventures of the Corps of Discovery when they traveled the Mississippi River in... read moreHighlighting explorers and cartographers of the Mississippi River before and after the Lewis and Clark Expedition, this presentation takes you on a journey up and down the Mighty Mississippi through maps, paintings, and images. It also offers an illustrated timeline of the adventures of the Corps of Discovery when they traveled the Mississippi River in November and December 1803, May 1804, and September 1806.
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-19-2022 to 05-19-2022Day(s) of the week: ThursdayTime: 01:00 PM-03:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: ParksTerm: OELocation: Zoom - Oasis NationalBrowsers are your window to enjoying all the internet has to offer. This class covers the privacy and security concerns of internet browsing, including what tools are in the most popular browsers to help you control the information collected about you. You'll learn how to clear browsing history, how to use private browsing mode, and what the security and... read moreBrowsers are your window to enjoying all the internet has to offer. This class covers the privacy and security concerns of internet browsing, including what tools are in the most popular browsers to help you control the information collected about you. You'll learn how to clear browsing history, how to use private browsing mode, and what the security and privacy settings within the browser do. -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-19-2022 to 05-19-2022Day(s) of the week: ThursdayTime: 03:00 PM-05:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Aniko Makranczy, MFATerm: OELocation: Zoom - San Diego OasisWayne Thiebaud grew up in Long Beach and is best known for his colorful, realistic paintings of commonplace objects such as pies, cakes, lipsticks, gumball machines and ice cream cones. But this is only a portion of his work. He also painted cityscapes of the steep San Francisco hills and landscapes with shifting perspectives and geometric patterns in... read moreWayne Thiebaud grew up in Long Beach and is best known for his colorful, realistic paintings of commonplace objects such as pies, cakes, lipsticks, gumball machines and ice cream cones. But this is only a portion of his work. He also painted cityscapes of the steep San Francisco hills and landscapes with shifting perspectives and geometric patterns in bright, saturated colors. His figure paintings of people alone or in groups imply deep psychological stories. -
Sessions: 11Class Date(s): 05-20-2022 to 08-05-2022No Class: 6/17/2022Day(s) of the week: FridayTime: 09:00 AM-10:00 AM Central TimeInstructor: Yvonne Martin, RYT-500; Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health 500+hr certified; Chair Yoga instructor; Cancer Yoga certified, owner YLMyoga, LLCTerm: OELocation: Zoom - Syracuse OasisKripalu Yoga is a gentle and calming Hatha Yoga practice that invites compassionate self-acceptance and mindfulness. This style is perfect for beginners looking to soothe daily aches and pains, yet appropriate for all levels of experience. Intrigued by the jargon? Yvonne teaches the fundamentals of Yoga in a relaxed and joyful environment. A gentle warm-up... read moreKripalu Yoga is a gentle and calming Hatha Yoga practice that invites compassionate self-acceptance and mindfulness. This style is perfect for beginners looking to soothe daily aches and pains, yet appropriate for all levels of experience. Intrigued by the jargon? Yvonne teaches the fundamentals of Yoga in a relaxed and joyful environment. A gentle warm-up will ease you into a sequence of breathing and meditation exercises to improve mental focus and de-stress. Slow stretches, movements, and poses will help build your strength, balance, and range of motion. Rest, relax, and take home a peaceful sense of awareness and Yoga's tools designed to bring ease into your everyday life. Note: Please dress comfortably and bring a Yoga mat. Optional: Yoga blocks and Yoga strap. No class: 6/17.
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-20-2022 to 05-20-2022Day(s) of the week: FridayTime: 09:30 AM-10:45 AM Central TimeInstructor: Danny FingerothTerm: OELocation: Zoom - Washington Metro OasisHave you ever been so angry you felt like you were “hulking out”? Did you ever walk into a dangerous situation and feel your “spider-sense” tingle? Have you fantasized people would be sorry for how they treated you if they only knew your secret identity? Welcome to modern society, where superhero culture has become the metaphorical prism through... read moreHave you ever been so angry you felt like you were “hulking out”? Did you ever walk into a dangerous situation and feel your “spider-sense” tingle? Have you fantasized people would be sorry for how they treated you if they only knew your secret identity? Welcome to modern society, where superhero culture has become the metaphorical prism through which we see—and live—our lives. With roots in the Bible and myth, the superhero speaks to our psyches in profound, fascinating ways that bear serious consideration. In this entertaining, informative presentation, accompanied by a dynamic slide show, comics expert Danny Fingeroth explores the reasons these colorful characters--in comics, in movies, and on TV--are potent myths for our times.
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-20-2022 to 05-20-2022Day(s) of the week: FridayTime: 11:00 AM-1:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Jane EllenTerm: OELocation: Zoom - Albuquerque OasisThere’s a lot more to trumpeter Herb Alpert (1935- ) than just the Tijuana Brass. Alpert is one of two musicians to reach No. 1 on the Hot 100 chart as both a vocalist and an instrumentalist. He has released five No. 1 albums, earned nine Grammys, and sold 72 million records worldwide. In 1962, he co-founded A&M Records with Jerry Moss. Their... read moreThere’s a lot more to trumpeter Herb Alpert (1935- ) than just the Tijuana Brass. Alpert is one of two musicians to reach No. 1 on the Hot 100 chart as both a vocalist and an instrumentalist. He has released five No. 1 albums, earned nine Grammys, and sold 72 million records worldwide. In 1962, he co-founded A&M Records with Jerry Moss. Their label’s catalogue included many major musical acts of the day. Jane Ellen shares her eclectic interests via Zoom from Central Florida’s Space Coast. Specializing in music and entertainment history, she works to bring her subjects to life while making a deeper understanding of music accessible to all. Jane’s presentations benefit not only from her gifts as a storyteller, but from a lifetime of work as an independent scholar, performer, composer, and recording artist. -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-20-2022 to 05-20-2022Day(s) of the week: FridayTime: 12:00 PM-01:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Liz Bremer, certified professional organizer® at Put it Simply OrganizingTerm: OELocation: Zoom - Syracuse OasisAre you struggling with getting and staying organized? Then this course is for you! We will discuss how to organize and simplify your surroundings and how to avoid common pitfalls. Getting organized will jumpstart your journey to a less stressful... read moreAre you struggling with getting and staying organized? Then this course is for you! We will discuss how to organize and simplify your surroundings and how to avoid common pitfalls. Getting organized will jumpstart your journey to a less stressful life.
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-20-2022 to 05-20-2022Day(s) of the week: FridayTime: 03:00 PM-04:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Matthew Wion, Ph.D.Term: OELocation: Zoom - San Diego OasisFew non-Muslims are aware that Jesus of Nazareth is actually a major prophet in Islam. The Jesus of Islam is both surprisingly familiar and extremely different. Through understanding the Muslim Jesus we gain perspective on how near and far Islam is to our Western faiths. Come and learn about the Muslim version of the story of... read moreFew non-Muslims are aware that Jesus of Nazareth is actually a major prophet in Islam. The Jesus of Islam is both surprisingly familiar and extremely different. Through understanding the Muslim Jesus we gain perspective on how near and far Islam is to our Western faiths. Come and learn about the Muslim version of the story of Jesus. -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-23-2022 to 05-23-2022Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 09:30 AM-11:00 AM Central TimeInstructor: Bonita Billman, Art History LecturerTerm: OELocation: Zoom - Washington Metro OasisOne of the giants of 19th century craft and founder of the Arts & Crafts movement in England, William Morris started out as a Pre-Raphaelite painter but became a polymath, writer, poet, philosopher, social reformer, craftsman, and much more. William Morris’s artistic pronouncements on beauty, utility and hand-craftsmanship guided the artists and... read moreOne of the giants of 19th century craft and founder of the Arts & Crafts movement in England, William Morris started out as a Pre-Raphaelite painter but became a polymath, writer, poet, philosopher, social reformer, craftsman, and much more. William Morris’s artistic pronouncements on beauty, utility and hand-craftsmanship guided the artists and artisans of the Arts & Crafts Movement. We will look at the formation of his company, his commitment to reviving craft arts and his concern for craft workers during his life and beyond. Morris’s influence is still felt today.
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-23-2022 to 05-23-2022Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 01:30 PM-03:30 PM Central TimeInstructor: Jane EllenTerm: OELocation: Zoom - Albuquerque OasisMarilyn Monroe (1926-62) was perhaps the most famous product of the Hollywood film industry. Her image was fashioned, shaped, and endlessly remade, until studio executives felt their investment had been brought to fruition. Behind the breathy whispers and seductive walk was a young woman who aspired to be taken seriously as a dramatic actress and musical... read moreMarilyn Monroe (1926-62) was perhaps the most famous product of the Hollywood film industry. Her image was fashioned, shaped, and endlessly remade, until studio executives felt their investment had been brought to fruition. Behind the breathy whispers and seductive walk was a young woman who aspired to be taken seriously as a dramatic actress and musical performer. She came close to achieving her dream, but tragically, her life ended far too soon. Jane Ellen shares her eclectic interests via Zoom from Central Florida’s Space Coast. Specializing in music and entertainment history, she works to bring her subjects to life while making a deeper understanding of music accessible to all. Jane’s presentations benefit not only from her gifts as a storyteller, but from a lifetime of work as an independent scholar, performer, composer, and recording artist. -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-24-2022 to 05-24-2022Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 09:30 AM-11:00 AM Central TimeInstructor: David LindauerTerm: OELocation: Zoom - Washington Metro OasisFew people today have heard of Friar Roger Bacon, an English Franciscan from the Thirteenth Century. But even a cursory examination of his many writings can amaze the modern reader with the clarity of his explanation of what we now call the scientific method, and the numerous predictions he made for future science – all based on his remarkable talent for... read moreFew people today have heard of Friar Roger Bacon, an English Franciscan from the Thirteenth Century. But even a cursory examination of his many writings can amaze the modern reader with the clarity of his explanation of what we now call the scientific method, and the numerous predictions he made for future science – all based on his remarkable talent for study and observation. The course looks at Friar Bacons’ predecessors, his methods, his writings, his aims, and his predictions; and finally how his writings anticipated inventions and scientific principles that we take for granted today. -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-24-2022 to 05-24-2022Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 03:00 PM-04:30 PM Central TimeInstructor: Philip J. Goscienski, M.D.Term: OELocation: Zoom - San Diego OasisMuscle does not turn into fat, you can’t get the flu from the flu vaccine and several other myth-reversals can take the stress out of your... read moreMuscle does not turn into fat, you can’t get the flu from the flu vaccine and several other myth-reversals can take the stress out of your life.
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-25-2022 to 05-25-2022Day(s) of the week: WednesdayTime: 10:00 AM-11:00 AM Central TimeInstructor: Jane PaccioneTerm: OELocation: Zoom - San Antonio OasisEmbrace the Joy of Aging! It's time to change the way we talk, think, and act about age. Join the national conversation in this interactive session as we learn and discuss the importance of language choice as the newest way to combat... read moreEmbrace the Joy of Aging! It's time to change the way we talk, think, and act about age. Join the national conversation in this interactive session as we learn and discuss the importance of language choice as the newest way to combat ageism.