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March 14 – March 14 Thursday1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Jim DuncanLocation: Zoom- St. Louis Oasis The Spanish Entrada, which refers to the Spanish exploration and colonization of North America, had a significant and lasting impact on the region—this period of exploration and conquest, which began in the late 15th century and continued into the 17th century, had profound consequences for the indigenous peoples, the environment, and the future... read more
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March 15 – March 15 Friday11:00 am – 12:00 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Linda KusmerLocation: Zoom - St. Louis Oasis We’ve all heard the sayings equating clutter in the house to clutter in the mind. It’s true clutter causes mental and physical stress, and stress immobilizes creativity, clarity, memory, and health. If you have ‘stuff’ you haven’t seen or used within the last two years, it is time to declutter! We’ll discuss alternative options to throwing... read more
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March 15 – March 15 Friday1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Jim TudorLocation: Zoom- St. Louis Oasis Join instructor Jim Tudor, Film Studies Instructor for Webster University, Film Critic for ZekeFilm, ScreenAnarchy, and professional Filmmaker for cataloging and tribute to the funniest women in movie history. In front and behind the camera, the notable women of film comedy have left their indelible marks. In this session, with plenty of great film clips,... read more
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March 15 – March 15 Friday1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Nick SaccoLocation: Zoom - St. Louis Oasis St. Louis was one of the largest cities in the United States during Ulysses S. Grant's presidency. In 1876, the Missouri State Legislature passed an act that allowed for the separation of St. Louis City and St. Louis County. This act paved the way for the formal division, and voters in both the city and county approved the split in August of that year. ... read more
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March 15 – March 15 Friday1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Nick SaccoLocation: Zoom- St. Louis Oasis St. Louis was one of the largest cities in the United States during Ulysses S. Grant's presidency. In 1876, the Missouri State Legislature passed an act that allowed for the separation of St. Louis City and St. Louis County. This act paved the way for the formal division, and voters in both the city and county approved the split in August of that year. ... read more
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March 15 – March 15 Friday10:00 am – 11:30 am Sessions: 1Instructor: Mary SaputoLocation: Zoom - St. Louis Oasis Join instructor Mary Saputo for a presentation about the life of the stunningly handsome Tyrone Power. This Hollywood heart-throb came from a talented family of actors dating back to the 1800s. Beautiful film clips of some of his most famous films will leave you mesmerized as we follow his life's work from the 1930s, 40s, and... read more
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March 21 – March 21 Thursday10:00 am – 12:00 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Parks SmithLocation: Zoom - St. Louis Oasis Bletchley Park was once the top-secret home of the World War II “Codebreakers”—a term coined about the over 9,000 men and women who worked at the facility intercepting and cracking German war messages. We will discuss the history of Bletchley Park from 1939 to 1946, including stories of the men and women who worked at Bletchley Park. How the German... read more
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March 21 – March 21 Thursday10:00 am – 12:00 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Jean PonziLocation: Zoom - St. Louis Oasis Ecology is the scientific study of the interactions between organisms and their environment. It has a rich history that spans several centuries. Ecology is all about relationships. The foundations of ecology are traced back to pre-19th century ancient civilizations, where people observed and interacted with their natural surroundings. However, these early... read more
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March 22 – March 22 Friday11:30 am – 1:30 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Martha BogartLocation: Zoom - St. Louis Oasis This class covers using your iPhone’s camera, setting up shots, and storing and editing your photos. You will also learn how to use Apple Maps and all its... read more
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March 26 – March 26 Tuesday10:00 am – 11:30 am Sessions: 1Instructor: Miriam DiamondLocation: Zoom - St. Louis Oasis Do you watch "Whose Line is it Anyway" and wish you could partake in the fun? Do you enjoy engaging in story-telling, being playful and collaborating with others? Would you like to step out of your own skin and become something else for a few minutes? Join Dr. Miriam Rosalyn Diamond virtually for a morning of impromptu imagination games in which there... read more
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March 26 – March 26 Tuesday10:30 am – 11:30 am Sessions: 1Instructor: Johnny RabbitLocation: Zoom - St. Louis Oasis We promise a good time livin' in the past as we learn about our city. Join your 'host with the most' KMOX's Johnny Rabbitt to explore the places, people, tales, and oddities of St. Louis' history. Rabbitt will share his collection of historic photos and the stories behind them. See a near-life-size replica of one of the twelve wonders of the ancient world.... read more
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March 26 – March 26 Tuesday12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Martha BogartLocation: Zoom - St. Louis Oasis This class covers making/receiving calls on your phone, setting up a voicemail greeting, retrieving messages and blocking callers. In addition, you will learn how to customize rings, so you can tell who is calling just by the sound of the ring! All facets of texting with the iPhone are covered including sending and receiving photos in text messages and how... read more
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April 1 – April 1 Monday12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: David MischLocation: Zoom - Oasis National Ripped from the pages of his award-eligible “Funny: The Book / Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Comedy,” David Misch presents a some-holds-barred survey of absolutely everything funny that’s ever happened, in an hour. (FDA advisory: Some funny things not included.) Beginning in pre-history with the mythological Trickster, this multimedia... read more
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April 1 – April 1 Monday1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Jim SalihLocation: Zoom- St. Louis Oasis Google Photos offers free backup of your mobile phone's pictures! It's automatic and comes with a host of features too. Google Photos' Assistant will even create collages, animations, and albums you will enjoy. And that's only the beginning. This class is a great introduction to these features and will teach you how to install and use the app on your mobile... read more
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April 1 – May 8 Monday, Wednesday3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Sessions: 12Instructor: Craig MillerLocation: Zoom - Oasis National Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese tradition, is practiced as a graceful form of exercise. Learn Sun Style Tai Chi utilizing a series of slow, focused movements and deep breathing to relieve pain, reduce stress and decrease fall risk while improving balance, muscular strength, coordination, confidence and mood. In this class, you will learn the Basic 6 and... read more
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April 2 – April 2 Tuesday10:00 am – 11:30 am Sessions: 1Instructor: Mark EtlingLocation: Zoom - St. Louis Oasis Join instructor Dr. Mark Etling, Ph.D. in Historical Theology for an illuminating discussion on the timeline of events that led to the holiday we call Easter. What does it mean to say Jesus was "raised from the dead?" The event referred to as Easter was critical to the faith of the early Christian movement. Yet, the story's details vary quite a bit in the... read more
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April 2 – April 2 Tuesday10:00 am – 11:30 am Sessions: 1Instructor: Miriam DiamondLocation: Zoom - St. Louis Oasis In Nora and Delia Ephron's play "Love, Loss and What I Wore" characters reminisce about key events in their lives along with the interesting outfits and accessories they wore at the time. What memorable items have you worn, and for what occasions? Join us as Dr. Miriam Rosalyn Diamond provides easy steps to write a short recollection about... read more
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April 2 – May 2 Tuesday, Thursday10:30 am – 11:30 am Sessions: 10Instructor: Idaria K GoodwinLocation: Zoom - St. Louis Oasis Low-impact aerobics, strength training, flexibility and balance exercises - a total body workout! The ability to move freestanding without use of a chair is necessary for this class. Floor work is optional. This class will be in interactive mode, allowing the instructor and other class participants to see and hear... read more
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April 2 – April 2 Tuesday10:30 am – 12:00 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Bonnie VegaLocation: Zoom- St. Louis Oasis Built on the site of an Etruscan settlement, Florence rose to economic and cultural pre-eminence under the Medici in the 15th and 16th centuries. Florence was built on the site of an Etruscan settlement and the later ancient Roman colony of Florentia (founded in 59 BC). This Tuscan city became a symbol of the Renaissance during the early Medici period... read more
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April 2 – May 9 Tuesday, Thurdsday2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Sessions: 12Instructor: Cindy BlairLocation: Zoom- Oasis National This full-body workout for your brain and body helps enhance your overall strength, flexibility, balance, and endurance. Enjoy brain games, fun dance moves, trivia, and more. Suitable for all levels of... read more