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March 14 – March 14 Friday5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Chris Burns, Many-StringsLocation: Zoom - San Diego OasisThe musical traditions of Ireland, Scotland and other Celtic regions contain exceptional beauty…variety and unity, creativity and love…Traditional and contemporary musical expressions will delight your ears and warm your heart. Harps, fiddles, hammered dulcimers, flutes and beautiful Gaelic voices will add Celtic charm to your... read more -
March 18 – March 18 Tuesday3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Lola Sparrowhawk, Int'l Award-Winning Author/HistorianLocation: Zoom - San Diego OasisAncient peoples of Europe, some warrior societies, didn’t leave written accounts of their cultures, however, they did leave behind large grave sites with decorative tombs filled with weapons, jewelry, and even horses. A new study, recently released, uses DNA analysis to map warrior family trees over the course of three centuries, revealing the marriage... read more -
March 21 – March 21 Friday12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Dr. David Peck, Physician, Author, NEA Sponsored Speaker (2003-06)Location: Zoom - San Diego OasisLearn the key events of the history of medical thinking from antiquity to the present with fascinating views of the key thinkers of what makes people sick and how to cure them! You will cringe and maybe laugh-and be thankful to live in today’s... read more -
March 26 – March 26 Wednesday12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Emily Nye, Ph.D.Location: Zoom - San Diego OasisGraphic novels have become a dynamic form of literature, offering a unique blend of visual art and complex narratives. They have become increasingly popular, revealing developed characters and meaningful themes. Yet many readers undervalue the graphic novel. In this class we’ll trace the history of the graphic novel and examine a top 10 list of... read more -
March 26 – March 26 Wednesday3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Ricky Deutsch, BS Aerospace Engineering, MS, MBA, Former Captain US Air Force, Space CommandLocation: Zoom - San Diego OasisThe United States entry into World War II placed huge demands on the “home front.” With men being called into combat, women filled many of the industrial jobs. Women and minorities found work in plants making aircraft, ships and weapons. The image of a woman doing hard-core “man’s” work motivated many to aid in the war effort. The National Park... read more
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March 27 – March 27 Thursday3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Nick Warmuth, PhD, Historian and Researcher at University of San DiegoLocation: Zoom - San Diego OasisFrom its emergence in 1920s Italy as a political ideology grounded in ultranationalism, authoritarianism, and mass mobilization, to its catastrophic impact under German National Socialism, this lecture will explore the consequential history of fascism. We will examine its philosophical roots and historical manifestations to understand how fascism sought to... read more -
March 27 – March 27 Thursday12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Fred Bercovitch, Ph.D. Biological AnthropologyLocation: Zoom - San Diego OasisJohn Muir founded the Sierra Club in 1892. He had come to the USA from Scotland with his family as a youngster. He grew up on a farm in Wisconsin, and arrived in San Francisco, California when he was 30 years old. He spent the rest of his life hiking, exploring, traveling, and writing. Learn more about his life, the Sierra Club, and his... read more -
March 28 – March 28 Friday5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Chris Burns, Many-StringsLocation: Zoom - San Diego OasisRichard Wagner had a profound effect on classical and orchestral music…he indeed changed the world! Wagner’s music is dramatic and wonderful. Experiencing his music and life is a roller coaster. It is a ride well worth taking. Richard Wagner: A Complicated... read more -
April 3 – April 24 Thursday3:00 pm – 3:45 pm Sessions: 4Instructor: Melynnique Seabrook, MALocation: Zoom - San Diego OasisLearn to focus within, relax, calm your mind and let go of bothersome emotions. Alternative healing methods, mindfulness and guided meditations will also be presented to improve health, and renew vigor and vitality. Join Melynnique Seabrook, who has offered Oasis classes that are practical, inspiring and easy to understand for the past 25... read more -
April 5 – April 26 Saturday11:00 am – 12:00 pm Sessions: 4Instructor: Lynn Morgan, Licensed InstructorLocation: 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 -
April 8 – April 8 Tuesday3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Lola Sparrowhawk, Int'l Award-Winning Author/HistorianLocation: Zoom - San Diego OasisThe Israel Antiquities Authority announced the discovery of a small piece of textile found in the Cave of Skulls in the Judean Desert. The cloth was dyed brilliant scarlet red through a process known to the Sumerians and Israelites. Called shani in Hebrew, this dye appears throughout the Torah, the Jewish Bible. It is often mentioned alongside other... read more
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April 11 – April 11 Friday5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Chris Burns, Many-StringsLocation: Zoom - San Diego OasisThis musical hour will delight you with the evolution of brass instruments in Western orchestral Music. We will begin our adventure in the Bronze Age, sample Greece and Rome, and then enjoy the evolution of the brass instruments in Western Orchestral music. The unique capacity of the trumpet, trombone, tuba and French horn to add musical warmth and texture... read more -
April 16 – April 16 Wednesday3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Ricky Deutsch, BS Aerospace Engineering, MS, MBA, Former Captain US Air Force, Space CommandLocation: Zoom - San Diego OasisFor decades before the Interstates were built, Rt 66 was the way to get from Chicago to Los Angeles. When President Eisenhower directed that we would build a better road system to move Cold War military equipment across the land, Route 66 died. I-40 literally paved over most of it. Concerned citizens put it back on the “must do” list for fun loving... read more
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April 22 – April 23 Tuesday12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Emily Nye, Ph.D.Location: Zoom - San Diego OasisThis class brings together two beloved past-times: reading and traveling. We will explore five novels set in destinations that can be part of your next travel adventure or simply enjoyed from wherever you call home. Besides appreciating the literary aspects of each work, these books will immerse you in places we all dream of... read more
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April 25 – April 25 Friday5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Chris Burns, Many-StringsLocation: Zoom - San Diego OasisThe American spirit lives in the music of the colonies, Appalachia, the Great Plains, and the American experience. This hour is dedicated to the soundtrack of America! Featured artists include San Diego's own Sam Hinton, Lead Belly, Phil Ochs, and many additional iconic artists that have defined America's folk traditions. From the Colonial pub to the... read more