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January 21 Friday6:00 PM → 7:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Chris Burns, Many-StringsLocations: Online ClassAntonio Vivaldi was an exceptional composer who broke new ground with his “The Four Seasons.” Beautiful musical paintings of birds singing in spring meadows, picnics with dancing (and more), storms, and even a hunting exhibition. We will also enjoy the poetry that guided his musical creativity in this charming baroque classic. Each movement has its... read more -
January 24 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Steven Friedman, Music HistorianLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreDid the bard know he would inspire some great Broadway musicals? From Kiss Me Kate and West Side Story to the recent "Something's Rotten" the plays found a way to be reinvented with... read more -
January 25 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Jane Ellen, Performer, Composer, and Recording ArtistLocations: Online ClassSinger/songwriter Carole King (1942- ) began her career in the 1960s writing hit songs with then-husband Gerry Goffin. A decade later, she became an award-winning performer in her own right when the album Tapestry topped the US charts in 1971 for 15 weeks and remained on the charts for six years. Recipient of the Gershwin Prize from the Library of Congress... read more -
January 24 Wednesday6:00 PM → 7:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Suburban Hospital PartnersLocations: Online ClassJump start your New Year and energy level each day by eating breakfast! Learn the benefits of breaking the fast with nutritious food choices. We’ll kick off this session with an energizing physical activity, followed by a nutrition education segment, and finish with a healthy cooking demonstration led by a chef who will prepare healthy breakfast recipes... read more -
RECORDEDJanuary 29 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Molly Williamson, Foreign Service Officer (Ret.) and Scholar, Middle East InstituteLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineIt has been 13+ years since the onset of the Arab Spring and now more than a year since the brutal Hamas attack on Israel and the aftermath. Williamson will discuss the demographic, economic, and strategic contexts for the eruptions of violence, as well as the regional and global consequences of the... read more -
January 24 Monday10:30 AM → 11:45 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Julie Steinberg, Mixed Media ArtistLocations: Oasis at the Macy's Home Store(This class is a combined lecture and hands-on workshop and will be offered in-person only.) In this class you'll learn about koru, a special symbol of New Zealand, and other examples of spirals in nature and art. Then you'll use oil pastels to create pictures referencing the spiral imagery of New Zealand artist Raewyn Harris. Paper and pastels will be... read more
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January 24 Monday10:30 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Laura Haynes, PhD, Professor, UConn Center on Aging, UConn HealthLocations: Online ClassAs people age, the function of their immune systems declines. This means that older adults are more susceptible to infections and that vaccines are less effective. Additionally, when older adults become ill from an infection, it takes longer for them to recover compared to younger adults. The research in Dr. Haynes’ lab focuses on examining how aging... read more
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January 26 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Deeva Garel, Technology InstructorLocations: Online ClassFrustrated with all the long incomprehensible passwords that you need to stay safe online? Are you using the same password everywhere, or using passwords that are not secure because it’s so hard to keep track of them? This class will show you how to really ramp up your online safety easily by using a password manager app. You’ll learn what popular apps... read more -
RECORDEDJanuary 30 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Bernadette Sweeney, Elder Law AttorneyLocations: Online Class(BUNDLE & SAVE $9 when you also sign up for related classes #116 and 206.) Estate planning is about more than just drafting a Will. Join elder law attorney Bernadette Sweeney to discuss how to avoid the most common estate planning mistakes and ensure your wishes and preferences are... read more -
January 25 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Bonita Billman, Art History LecturerLocations: Online ClassBy the latter half of the 19th century, American scene painters were beginning to free themselves from the “tyranny” of the European academic tradition. They painted distinctly American subjects: genre scenes of everyday life and our landscape in all its variety and glory, from Manhattan’s gritty streets to purple mountain majesties. We associate... read more -
January 26 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Robert Sutter, Professor of Practice of International Affairs, George Washington Univ.Locations: Online ClassWith a steady foreign policy approach mixing economic benefits and an array of coercive measures, China has gradually displaced the United States as the most important power in Southeast Asia in the past decade. The Donald Trump administration was aware of the importance of this region for American interests in avoiding China's dominance in Asia but was... read more -
RECORDEDJanuary 30 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Dr. Rachel Salas, Johns Hopkins Center for Sleep and WellnessLocations: Online Class As many as 50% of older adults experience sleep problems. Dr. Rachel Salas, assistant medical director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Sleep and Wellness, works with patients experiencing issues with their sleep, including obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, snoring, circadian rhythm disorders, and restless legs syndrome. During this webinar, Dr. Salas... read more -
January 24 Monday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Olivia M. Espín, Ph.D.Locations: Online ClassHow do groups construct collective memories based on individual experiences? How are individual memories influenced by collective understandings of historical realities? Why do societies and individuals preserve some memories but not others? When is it ethical to remember what has been done to us and when does it become destructive? All of us have personal... read more
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January 26 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Robert Sutter, Professor of Practice of International Affairs, George Washington Univ.Locations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreWith a steady foreign policy approach mixing economic benefits and an array of coercive measures, China has gradually displaced the United States as the most important power in Southeast Asia in the past decade. The Donald Trump administration was aware of the importance of this region for American interests in avoiding China's dominance in Asia but was... read more
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January 24 Monday4:00 PM → 5:15 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Kim Keeline, Freeline Consultant and WriterLocations: Online ClassDo you read mysteries? If so, you know that there are many genre-specific distinctions between mystery books. In this presentation, we’ll discuss classic examples of the genre and why particular mysteries appeal to some and not others. Do you like the feeling that justice is served and the world can return to normal? Then you’ll like cozies, traditional... read more
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January 31 Friday10:00 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Katie Sagayo, Volunteer Manager, Manna Food CenterLocations: TripEstablished in 1983, Manna Food Center distributes approximately 12,000 pounds of food daily. More than just a food bank, Manna is a center of distribution and nutrition education. For this volunteer event, participants will go to Manna’s warehouse and help check expiration dates and sort non-perishable food items into designated bins. Volunteers... read more -
January 25 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: David B Lindauer, Lt. Colonel (Ret.), US Army Signal CorpsLocations: Online ClassThe Battle of Waterloo in 1815 was one of the turning points in modern history; it ended the Napoleonic Era, and forcefully ushered the central figure of that time – Napoleon himself – out of European politics and into remote exile. But while everyone has heard of the battle, few people know what actually transpired – and why. This first of two... read more
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February 3 Monday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Vladimir Fridman, Guitarist and ComposerLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreDiscover the vibrant and diverse world of Latin American music, a fusion of cultures and rhythms that traces back to the meeting of Indigenous sounds with the musical heritage of Spain, Portugal, and Africa. This class takes you on an exploration of iconic genres, from the sultry Argentine Tango and the soulful Brazilian Bossa Nova to the energetic Cuban... read more -
January 29 Monday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Dr. Michael Kryzanek, Professor Emeritus, Political Science, Bridgewater State UniversityLocations: Online ClassThe Democratic and Republican parties are currently experiencing a range of serious challenges to their once central position within the American political system. Today both parties face organizational, ideological, generational, and regional divisions that weaken their ability to function as the key leadership institution that support democratic practice... read more -
January 25 Tuesday1:00 PM → 3:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Henry George, Engineer, Archaeologist and GeologistLocations: Online ClassHuman societies have undergone five transformations in history. In the 21st century, we are at the threshold of the sixth transformation. I call this the Transcendent Revolution. In this lecture, we will consider how technology will change the way we live, work, and relate to other people. With the advent of biotechnology and information technology, we have... read more
