• Join instructor Bev Schuetz to follow the fascinating history of makeup from the early Egyptians to today's multi-million-dollar cosmetic empires. The search to be beautiful includes the bizarre customs of other cultures, dramatic changes through plastic surgery, and many unusual and amusing treatments—all in the name of...
    Zoom- St. Louis Oasis
    Thu, April 11 to April 11 | 01:00 PM- 2:00 PM Central Time
    Bev Schuetz
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  • Although best known for its Roman remains visible today, dating from AD 79, it was built upon a substantial city dating from much earlier times – Oscans, Greeks, Etruscans. Pristinely preserved under the ash—the excavated city offers a unique snapshot of Roman life, frozen at the moment it was buried. It was a wealthy town, with a population of ca....
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    Tue, April 16 to April 16 | 10:30 AM- 12:00 PM Central Time
    Bonnie Vega
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  • Nature connections in biology, psychology, and art design are proving to increase health benefits for us in many ways. From this overview of biophilic design principles, you'll start seeing nature in surprising places and ways to bring nature's gifts into your environment. Join presenter and Green Resources Manager for Missouri Botanical Garden, Jean Ponzi,...
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    Wed, April 17 to April 17 | 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM Central Time
    Jean Ponzi
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  • Contrary to popular imagination, the American Revolution was not confined to the eastern seaboard. The mid-Mississippi River Valley also witnessed the confrontation between the American Patriots, their allies, and the British Empire and its allies. This confrontation reached its climax in the spring of 1780 with the Battle of Fort San Carlos. Fought in what...
    Zoom - St. Louis Oasis
    Thu, April 18 to April 18 | 01:00 PM- 3:00 PM Central Time
    Andrew Michael Cooperman
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  • New to Android phones, or just want to make sure you are using your phone to its maximum advantage? In this class, we will cover the basics of Android cell phone usage. Even though each brand of Android phone is a bit different, there are several essential features. Learn about the layout, navigation methods and how to go into the phone’s settings to...
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    Mon, April 22 to April 22 | 01:30 PM-03:30 PM Central Time
    Jim Salih
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  • This class will learn about what went on in the 1950s and 1960s. Instructor Johnny Rabbitt hopes you'll be up for some serious back-in-time travel, plus he'll bring along a special guest. You'll get the inside stories of Gaslight Square's birth, life, and death. We'll look around downtown before the Arch was constructed, refresh with Pinky Pevely, Velvet...
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    Tue, April 23 to April 23 | 10:30 AM- 11:30 AM Central Time
    Johnny Rabbit
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  • 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 communication during the war. We will focus on the lesser-told stories of the women who worked at Bletchley Park from 1939 to 1946. And learn how the German messages...
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    Thu, April 25 to April 25 | 10:00 AM- 11:30 AM Central Time
    Parks Smith
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  • We’ve all heard of The Cloud, but what is it exactly, what does it cost and how can we keep it safe? In this class, we will take a look at the answers to these questions and more about online storage of your private files and photos. Specifically, we will take a look at iCloud, Google Cloud, Amazon Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox. We will examine the pros and...
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    Thu, April 25 to April 25 | 01:00 PM-03:00 PM Central Time
    Larry Edison
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  • Join instructor Steve Tamari, Professor of Middle East and Islamic History at SIUE, to learn about how women of the Ottoman imperial harem exerted power over the palace and the empire. Ancient Turco-Mongolian traditions and Ottoman succession patterns allowed women of the imperial harem to all but run the empire during the 17th century behind closed doors....
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    Thu, April 25 to April 25 | 01:00 PM- 2:30 PM Central Time
    Steve Tamari, Ph. D
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  • This class provides an overview of Google Drive, specifically Google Docs (word processing). Learn how to store and back up your files to Google Drive including PDFs, videos, audio files and photos, so you can access them from anywhere. Any file you have on your computer can be stored on Google Drive. Learn how to upload, create, edit, share and organize...
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    Fri, April 26 to April 26 | 11:30 AM-01:30 PM Central Time
    Martha Bogart
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  • Not all great science fiction films take the stars, as evidenced by the Atomic Age creature features of the 1950s to the contemporary classics such as RoboCop, The Terminator, and The Matrix. In this session, we will look at such films and their creators to distill what they have to tell us about our world. Instructor Jim Tudor is a Film Studies Instructor...
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    Fri, April 26 to April 26 | 01:00 PM- 3:00 PM Central Time
    Jim Tudor
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  • The Vatican’s history as the seat of the Catholic Church began with the construction of a basilica over St. Peter’s grave in Rome in the 4th century A.D. Having embraced Christianity with the Edict of Milan in 313, Emperor Constantine I began constructing a basilica over St. Peter’s tomb in 324. St. Peter’s Basilica became a spiritual center for...
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    Tue, April 30 to April 30 | 10:30 AM- 12:00 PM Central Time
    Bonnie Vega
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  • Are you an organization freak, or would you like to be more organized? This class is for you! Google Keep is a free Google tool that can help you keep notes, reminders, lists and even links to favorite websites or ones that you want to read later. It allows you to add images to your notes, color code them, and add labels to them so you can group your notes...
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    Tue, April 30 to April 30 | 01:00 PM-03:00 PM Central Time
    Martha Bogart
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  • Are your beautiful photo memories hidden in the basement, the attic, your computer, or the Cloud for no one to enjoy but yourself? Liberate them by moving them into an easy-to-create photo book for all to enjoy. Join us for a two-hour workshop on creating your own online photo book because it is easier and less expensive than you think. We will show you how...
    Zoom - St. Louis Oasis
    Mon, May 6 to May 6 | 01:30 PM-03:30 PM Central Time
    Jim Salih
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  • This class is designed for people who are already familiar with the basics of Google Drive. Learn how to access and use templates in Google Drive, how to automatically back up and sync files on your computer to Google Drive and how to save attachments in Gmail directly to Google Drive. Advanced Sharing options for files in Google Drive will be covered. We...
    Zoom - St. Louis Oasis
    Tue, May 7 to May 7 | 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Central Time
    Martha Bogart
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  • Unlock the potential of this free, user-friendly, online software provided by Google, as you dive into the world of spreadsheets. In this class, we'll guide you through the layout and tools of Google Sheets, equipping you with the essential skills to create, manage, and manipulate data. You'll learn how to enter data and utilize basic cell formats to make...
    Zoom - St. Louis Oasis
    Fri, May 17 to May 17 | 11:00 AM-01:00 PM Central Time
    Mary Mueller
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  • Got a new Chromebook but are unsure where to start? Look no further. Join our class, Chromebook 101 - Unleashing the Power of Chrome OS. Chrome OS is neither a Microsoft Windows nor a MacIntosh system, but it is one of the most secure and safe operating systems for navigating the Internet. We will demystify how this simple operating system works and will...
    Zoom - St. Louis Oasis
    Mon, May 20 to May 20 | 01:30 PM-03:30 PM Central Time
    Jim Salih
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  • Have a Kindle, or think you might want one? What’s all the buzz about electronic books? In this class, we will discuss all the various devices and apps you can use to read an ebook, either one you purchase, or one you check out of the library. You will learn about the different file types that each type of device or app can open, how to download...
    Zoom - St. Louis Oasis
    Fri, June 7 to June 7 | 01:00 PM-03:00 PM Central Time
    Martha Bogart
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  • Whether you are driving, biking, walking or taking public transportation, Google Maps can get you there! Learn how to find locations, directions, photos of nearby attractions, and how to print directions. In addition, learn how to mark locations as favorites and how to access Street View to see a photo of each location. This class provides an overview of...
    Zoom - St. Louis Oasis
    Tue, July 9 to July 9 | 12:00 PM-02:00 PM Central Time
    Martha Bogart
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  • This class provides an overview of Google Calendar. With it, you can quickly schedule meetings and events and get reminders about upcoming activities, all stored online. Learn how to create calendars and events, set alerts, send invitations and share schedules. We will be demonstrating the desktop version of Google Calendar. It is free as long as you have a...
    Zoom - St. Louis Oasis
    Tue, July 16 to July 16 | 11:30 AM-01:30 PM Central Time
    Martha Bogart
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