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February 2 Monday2:00 PM → 4:00 PM Central Time Sessions: 1Instructor: David MischLocations: Zoom - St. Louis OasisComedy has been mocking society’s foibles since the poets of ancient Rome but right now may be the Golden Age of satire, with everyone from Jon Stewart to John Oliver shaming the shameless by taking pungent, potent pokes at society’s hypocrisies. This multimedia talk explores how satire challenges society’s taboos, with examples from Groucho Marx,... read moreComedy has been mocking society’s foibles since the poets of ancient Rome but right now may be the Golden Age of satire, with everyone from Jon Stewart to John Oliver shaming the shameless by taking pungent, potent pokes at society’s hypocrisies. This multimedia talk explores how satire challenges society’s taboos, with examples from Groucho Marx, Richard Pryor, Monty Python, “SouthPark,” Key & Peele, the Russian Orthodox Church, Supreme Court Justice Felix Frankfurter, Janet Jackson’s right breast, “Saturday Night Live,” and Mel Brooks’ outrageous and/or horrifying and/or hilarious “The Producers.” Most of all, we’ll see how satire gets people to examine their assumptions. Because, ultimately, satire is less about changing your mind than getting you to think. -
February 3 Tuesday10:00 AM → 11:00 AM Central Time Sessions: 1Instructor: Rebecca NowLocations: Zoom - St. Louis Oasis From sentimental novels to revolutionary social impact, American women writers shaped culture and rattled critics–so much so that Nathaniel Hawthorne... read more -
February 3 Tuesday12:00 PM → 1:30 PM Central Time Sessions: 1Instructor: Richard Bell, Professor of History, University of MarylandLocations: Zoom - Washington Metro Oasis The Great Awakening was a major revitalization of Christian faith and practice that swept through the American colonies in the... read more -
February 3 Tuesday12:00 PM → 1:30 PM Central TimeSessions: 1Instructor: Emma BacilaLocations: Zoom - St. Louis Oasis Exploring new hobbies and interests later in life can enhance mental wellness, build confidence, and bring fresh fulfillment. In this... read more -
February 3 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PM Central TimeSessions: 1Instructor: Martha BogartLocations: Zoom - St. Louis We all know that as users of technology devices and websites, we are vulnerable to data hacks, scammers, and prolific... read more -
February 4 Wednesday11:00 AM → 12:30 PM Central Time Sessions: 1Instructor: Alan CarrLocations: Zoom - Albuquerque Oasis They were trusted with some of America’s most crucial secrets—then they gave them away. Klaus Fuchs. Theodore Hall. David Greenglass.... read more -
February 4 Wednesday12:00 PM → 1:00 PM Central Time Sessions: 1Instructor: Sonia Cervantes, Certified Health Coach, Nutritionist, & Therapeutic ChefLocations: Zoom - San Diego Oasis Start the year with purpose! This workshop helps you set realistic health goals, explore simple habits and routines, and learn... read more -
February 4 Wednesday12:00 PM → 1:00 PM Central Time Sessions: 1Instructor: Stuart Eizenstat, Ambassador (ret'd)Locations: Zoom - Washington Metro Oasis Mr. Eizenstat will discuss his latest book, which chronicles the major American diplomatic initiatives of the last half-century through the... read more -
February 5 Thursday9:30 AM → 11:00 AM Central Time Sessions: 1Instructor: Allen Pietrobon, Associate Professor of Global Affairs, Program Chair, Global Affairs Department, Trinity UniversityLocations: Zoom - Washington Metro Oasis The cross-country road trip is an iconic part of American culture. How did we become a nation of road-trippers? In... read more -
February 5 Thursday12:00 PM → 1:00 PM Central Time Sessions: 1Instructor: Steve Schockow, Retired History Teacher Locations: Zoom - Rochester Oasis Many consider the position of Vice President of the United States as a meaningless position, where one just waits around... read more -
February 6 Friday11:00 AM → 1:00 PM Central TimeSessions: 1Instructor: Mary Mueller and Dave ColeLocations: Zoom - St. Louis Windows 11 represents a major update to your PC’s look and functionality. This class will show you what’s changed from... read more -
February 6 Friday11:30 AM → 12:30 PM Central Time Sessions: 1Instructor: Andrew TheisingLocations: Zoom - St. Louis Oasis This course will examine the infamous 1917 Race Massacre in East St. Louis, which led to several lasting changes—including a... read more -
February 6 Friday2:00 PM → 3:00 PM Central TimeSessions: 1Instructor: Linda Schumacher and Martha BogartLocations: Zoom - St. LouisIf you have email, use social media, or even text on your mobile device, you are a target for phishing.... read more -
February 9 Monday10:00 AM → 11:30 AM Central Time Sessions: 1Instructor: Samuel HarnedLocations: Zoom - St. Louis Oasis This course explores the remarkable life and career of Teddy Roosevelt, from his youth in Gilded Age New York through... read more -
February 9 Monday12:00 PM → 1:30 PM Central Time Sessions: 1Instructor: Michael Faris Locations: Zoom - St. Louis Oasis This session offers a PowerPoint presentation and discussion exploring African American art from 1619 to 1920. Participants will gain insight... read more -
February 9 Monday1:00 PM → 2:00 PM Central Time Sessions: 1Instructor: Kelly BertenshawLocations: Zoom - St. Louis Oasis As we age, we forget things. But, all too often, people worry it may be a sign of Alzheimer’s Disease. Kelly Bertenshaw,... read more -
February 10 Tuesday10:00 AM → 11:30 AM Central Time Sessions: 1Instructor: Mark Etling Locations: Zoom - St. Louis Oasis The mystery of suffering and evil had bedeviled thinkers for centuries. Why do good people suffer so much, while apparently... read more
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February 10 Tuesday12:00 PM → 1:30 PM Central TimeSessions: 1Instructor: Owen Ullmann, Journalist and AuthorLocations: Zoom - Washington Metro Oasis The world’s pre-eminent superpowers are locked in an ever more intense competition for global dominance. Each has distinct advantages and... read more -
February 10 Tuesday4:00 PM → 5:30 PM Central TimeSessions: 1Instructor: Lucio LanucaraLocations: Zoom - Albuquerque Oasis Can you smell it cooking? The sauce simmering, the spices warming, the bread baking in the oven. You might be... read more -
February 11 Wednesday9:30 AM → 10:20 AM Central Time Sessions: 1Instructor: Ted Pietrzak, Ph.D.Locations: Zoom - Syracuse Oasis In these busy and disruptive times meditating periodically is known to quiet the body, focus the mind and promote feelings... read more