Every 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 way does it affect our cities?

Learn & 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 you get older. The loss of muscle tissue due to aging can affect older adults’ ability to perform many routine activities and lead an independent lifestyle. Fortunately, regular strength training — also called resistance training and weightlifting — can help prevent or reverse muscle loss. When strength training, you use your own body weight or various tools, such as home made weights and resistance bands, for resistance to build muscle, strength, and endurance.  The class includes Stretching and inquiry at the end. Strength training can help:

• Maintain muscle tissue and strength
• Contribute to better balance and coordination, and reduce the risk of falls
• Preserve bone density and reduce the risk of osteoporosis
• Improve sleep and reduce depression
• Help with fat loss

 

For 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 classes that are practical, inspiring and easy to understand for more than 20 years.

The 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 Department of Justice Attache in both Rome and Mexico City, as well as real-life examples of famous U.S. fugitives, he will explain how an extradition works, who are the main players, and what are the considerations relevant to whether a fugitive will be actually returned to face justice.  He also will discuss the international agreements between the U.S. and other countries to return each others’ prisoners.

Ever 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 they occur, and how to safely view them.

Saint-Saens, like Mozart, was a wonder child. Playing the piano at 2, composing in his 3^rd 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 hour!

A 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 implications of this recent discovery?

This 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 manner.