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Sessions: 3Class Date(s): 02-02-2022 to 02-23-2022Day(s) of the week: WednesdayTime: 03:30 PM-05:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Allen DartTerm: OELocation: Zoom - Albuquerque OasisThe Mogollon Native American culture flourished in southeastern Arizona, southwestern New Mexico, western Texas, and northern areas of Chihuahua and Sonora, Mexico, from about the third through fifteenth centuries. Mogollon artifacts provide clues for interpreting how the people of this culture adapted to varied southwestern environments for centuries.... read more -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 04-24-2024 to 04-24-2024Day(s) of the week: WednesdayTime: 03:00 PM-04:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Emily Nye, Ph.D.Term: OELocation: Zoom - San Diego OasisAn increasing number of books—some of which are considered classics—are being banned in schools around the country. Have you wondered what’s behind the movement to ban books? In this class we’ll learn about some of the books being pulled from school and library bookshelves, why, and what this could mean for future... read more -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 04-26-2024 to 04-26-2024Day(s) of the week: WednesdayTime: 12:00 PM-01:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Javier Gonzalez-Meeks, Associate Professor of History, San Diego Miramar CollegeTerm: OELocation: Zoom - San Diego OasisThe fall of the Roman Empire was a complex and multifaceted event that marked the end of an era and ushered in a period of significant change in European history. While the empire's decline was a result of a combination of factors, its legacy continues to shape the modern... read more -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 04-26-2024 to 04-26-2024Day(s) of the week: FridayTime: 05:00 PM-06:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Chris Burns, Many-StringsTerm: OELocation: Zoom - San Diego OasisFrom King David's temple to the modern concert hall, from the Irish pub to the Renaissance court, the harp has made life better and more lovely for millions over time. In this hour we will enjoy the sounds of the harp from all around the world, including journeys to South America and Japan. The harp's diversity and creative expressions will amaze... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 04-30-2024 to 04-30-2024Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 03:00 PM-04:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Alex Castaneda, Ph.D.Term: OELocation: Zoom - San Diego OasisEvery two years since 2008, the World Design Organization (WDO) reviews proposals from cities worldwide to become the next World Design Capital. The international non-governmental organization recognizes cities for their effective use of design to drive economic, social, cultural, and environmental development. How much do we know about this event? In what... read more
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Sessions: 2Class Date(s): 05-04-2024 to 05-25-2024Day(s) of the week: SaturdayTime: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Lynn Morgan, Licensed InstructorTerm: OELocation: Zoom - San Diego OasisThis class is for everyone who enjoys music and wants to have fun while getting some exercise. We will dance salsa, merengue, swing and cha-cha using Latin and International music! No experience necessary. Lynn will carefully demonstrate the easy-to-follow movements and help everyone learn in a safe, welcoming... read more
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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 more
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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 more -
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 more -
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 more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-10-2024 to 05-10-2024Day(s) of the week: FridayTime: 05:00 PM-06:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Chris Burns, Many-StringsTerm: OELocation: Zoom - San Diego OasisThis single-reed instrument developed from ancient folk instruments. Thanks to a very brilliant German inventor in the 1700’s, the modern clarinet was born, and the innovations continued with an entire family of clarinets. The clarinet’s beauty has inspired musicians such as Mozart, Strauss, Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, and The Beatles, to name a... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-13-2024 to 05-13-2024Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 12:00 PM-01:30 PM Central TimeInstructor: Robert Ciaffa, Former Federal ProsecutorTerm: OELocation: Zoom - San Diego OasisThe internationalization of crime has resulted in many U.S. fugitives seeking refuge outside our national borders. In this discussion, former Federal Prosecutor Robert Ciaffa will explore the legal, diplomatic and policy issues surrounding international extraditions and prisoner transfer of foreign convicts. Using his first-hand experience as the... read more -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-14-2024 to 05-14-2024Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 12:00 PM-02:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Aniko Makranczy, MFATerm: OELocation: Zoom - San Diego OasisFrench artist Suzanne Valadon was born into poverty, began working at age 10 and with no formal art education became a well-known artist in her lifetime. Artists Edgar Degas, Toulouse-Lautrec and others encouraged her and bought her work. Valadon primarily painted female nudes, portraits of women, still-lifes, and landscapes. She shocked the artistic... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-16-2024 to 05-16-2024Day(s) of the week: ThursdayTime: 12:00 PM-01:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Neil Farber, NASA/JPL Solar System AmbassadorTerm: OELocation: Zoom - San Diego OasisEver since antiquity, people have looked to the sky and exclaimed in fear and wonder as the midday sky suddenly darkened with the occurrence of a solar eclipse. It was usually viewed as a powerfully negative omen, but now we understand it as a normal occurrence of the solar system. This talk will discuss the different types of eclipses and their nature, how... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-21-2024 to 05-21-2024Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 03:00 PM-04:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Ricky Deutsch, BS Aerospace Engineering, MS, MBA, Former Captain US Air Force, Space CommandTerm: OELocation: Zoom - San Diego OasisAlcatraz has served as a fortress from the Spanish days through the Civil War, but it’s best known as the ultimate Federal Penitentiary. It held some of the most notorious men in the criminal underworld. No one was ever sentenced to Alcatraz – they had to “earn” it. All in sight and sound of one of America’s most glamorous cities. The rock... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-22-2024 to 05-22-2024Day(s) of the week: WednesdayTime: 01:00 PM-02:30 PM Central TimeInstructor: Duplantier, SallyTerm: OELocation: Zoom - San Antonio OasisProper sleep has been linked to a host of health benefits, including better memory, emotional regulation, and a reduced risk of chronic disease. Yet, getting to sleep and staying asleep can be challenging, especially as we age. In this presentation by gerontologist Sally Duplantier, we will explore how sleep changes as we age and why we are more prone to... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-24-2024 to 05-24-2024Day(s) of the week: FridayTime: 05:00 PM-06:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Chris Burns, Many stringsTerm: OELocation: Zoom - San Diego OasisSaint-Saens, like Mozart, was a wonder child. Playing the piano at 2, composing in his 3rd year….he went on to grow French classical music into the post-Mozart Era. Liszt viewed him as the greatest organist in the world. Rubenstein was amazed with his piano skills. His compositions are rich and luscious. A very special... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-28-2024 to 05-28-2024Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 12:00 PM-01:30 PM Central TimeInstructor: Sofia Laurein, PhD, Professor of HistoryTerm: OELocation: Zoom - San Diego OasisDid you know that the French fries are not French, Hawaiian pizza wasn’t invented in Hawaii and cheese can be used as a weapon? This tasty and appetizing presentation links your favorite foods to a major social or historical event while providing a crash course in ancient, classical and modern history. Explore the stories that wrapped up in the food on... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-28-2024 to 05-28-2024Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 03:00 PM-04:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Lola Sparrowhawk, Int'l Award-Winning Author/HistorianTerm: OELocation: Zoom - San Diego OasisA wave-shaped chain of star-forming clouds, astronomers have named the Radcliffe Wave, stretches nine thousand light-years in length across the sky. This wave in our galaxy is only a few hundred light-years away, however, some astrophysicists report findings that our solar system may have passed through this wave thirteen million years ago. What are the... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-30-2024 to 05-30-2024Day(s) of the week: ThursdayTime: 12:00 PM-01:30 PM Central TimeInstructor: Gina Simmons Schneider, PhD, Licensed Psychotherapist, Executive Coach & AuthorTerm: OELocation: Zoom - San Diego OasisClass participants will discover research-backed strategies for cultivating, strengthening, and maintaining rewarding relationships. Gina Simmons Schneider, Ph.D. Licensed Psychotherapist, Executive Coach, Author of Frazzlebrain: Break Free from Anxiety, Anger, and Stress using Advanced Discoveries in Neuropsychology (Central Recovery Press,... read more