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July 9 – August 27 Friday1:30 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 8Instructor: Aubrey Reinmiller, PT, CPTLocations: Online Class 4Improving your balance can help prevent falls and enhance your mobility! Each session will include strength training of your core and legs as well as stretching for common tight areas. You will learn practical strategies and tips for preventing falls while enjoying some fun balance and coordination exercises. Exercises may be performed seated or standing.... read moreImproving your balance can help prevent falls and enhance your mobility! Each session will include strength training of your core and legs as well as stretching for common tight areas. You will learn practical strategies and tips for preventing falls while enjoying some fun balance and coordination exercises. Exercises may be performed seated or standing. Wear supportive shoes and have a sturdy chair, light weights, and water with you. Limit 25. -
September 23 – December 9 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 4Instructor: Libby Merrill, FacilitatorLocations: Online ClassParticipants will be invited to suggest topics of interest for a relaxed and lively discussion by the group. Topics will cover a wide range of issues and concerns. Meetings: September 23, October 21, November 11, December... read moreParticipants will be invited to suggest topics of interest for a relaxed and lively discussion by the group. Topics will cover a wide range of issues and concerns. Meetings: September 23, October 21, November 11, December 9.
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July 12 – August 30 Monday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 8Instructor: Kim Brooks, Holistic Health InstructorLocations: Online Class 4Enjoy a blend of Qi Gong and Tai Chi to promote the relaxation response within you. Balance, flexibility, coordination and stress-reduction exercises will be interwoven in easy-to-learn routines that you can practice every day. Routines can be adapted for sitting in a... read moreEnjoy a blend of Qi Gong and Tai Chi to promote the relaxation response within you. Balance, flexibility, coordination and stress-reduction exercises will be interwoven in easy-to-learn routines that you can practice every day. Routines can be adapted for sitting in a chair.
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September 24 – November 19 Friday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 3Instructor: Jamie Borns, RN, BSN, CBPN-IC, Suburban Hospital Breast Cancer Nurse NavigatorLocations: Online ClassRegister by emailing Jamie Borns, Suburban Hospital Breast Cancer Nurse Navigator, at [email protected] Suburban Hospital, Sibley Memorial Hospital, and Washington Metropolitan Oasis have partnered to present this program for breast cancer survivors. Join Jamie Borns, Suburban Hospital Breast Cancer Nurse Navigator, for this free monthly program that... read moreRegister by emailing Jamie Borns, Suburban Hospital Breast Cancer Nurse Navigator, at [email protected] Suburban Hospital, Sibley Memorial Hospital, and Washington Metropolitan Oasis have partnered to present this program for breast cancer survivors. Join Jamie Borns, Suburban Hospital Breast Cancer Nurse Navigator, for this free monthly program that will feature an update on a breast cancer ‘hot topic.' The group will meet on September 24, October 22, November 19.
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September 29 – November 10 Wednesday11:00 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 4Instructor: Roberta Drucker, LCSW-CLocations: Online ClassEven when caring for a loved one is an act of love, it still takes many new skills and a great deal of energy. It also raises a lot of questions. Our Caregiver Series offers a place to learn from the experiences of others and to encourage those who are in similar circumstances. The sessions will be facilitated by compassionate professionals. Some sessions... read moreEven when caring for a loved one is an act of love, it still takes many new skills and a great deal of energy. It also raises a lot of questions. Our Caregiver Series offers a place to learn from the experiences of others and to encourage those who are in similar circumstances. The sessions will be facilitated by compassionate professionals. Some sessions will spotlight expert guest speakers on a variety of topics to support you in your caregiving journey. Most sessions will allow time for questions and group discussion. This group is strictly for those who are in a caregiver role. This series is sponsored by Family and Nursing Care.
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October 5 – October 26 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 4Instructor: Gideon Amir, Hebrew ScholarLocations: Online ClassThe Book of Judith is a story about the heroic action of a woman saving her people from a cruel oppressor. This book is part of the Apocrypha, which means that it is not part of the canon of the Hebrew Bible. It is included as part of the Catholic Bible. We will study the story and compare it to a "similar" story, the Book of Esther, and try to "guess" why... read moreThe Book of Judith is a story about the heroic action of a woman saving her people from a cruel oppressor. This book is part of the Apocrypha, which means that it is not part of the canon of the Hebrew Bible. It is included as part of the Catholic Bible. We will study the story and compare it to a "similar" story, the Book of Esther, and try to "guess" why Esther made it into the canon while Judith did not.
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September 3 – December 17 No Class: October 29Wednesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 15Instructor: Oasis MembersLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreThis group provides a forum to engage in intellectual conversation with a peer group and explore areas of common interest. Topics for discussion are selected by the group. The role of moderator rotates each week from among those who volunteer. Limit:... read moreThis group provides a forum to engage in intellectual conversation with a peer group and explore areas of common interest. Topics for discussion are selected by the group. The role of moderator rotates each week from among those who volunteer. Limit: 20 -
May 16 – June 20 No Class: Monday, May 30Monday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 5Instructor: Beth Kimel, FacilitatorLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreThis group provides the opportunity to meet new people, learn from others' experiences and perspectives, and engage in intellectual discussion within a peer group. Discussion topics are pre-selected, although suggestions are welcome. This group will not cover topics regarding politics. This group will alternate meeting in person and online every other week.... read moreThis group provides the opportunity to meet new people, learn from others' experiences and perspectives, and engage in intellectual discussion within a peer group. Discussion topics are pre-selected, although suggestions are welcome. This group will not cover topics regarding politics. This group will alternate meeting in person and online every other week. Limit: 14 Session 1: May 16 at Oasis Session 2: May 23 on Zoom Session 3: June 6 at Oasis Session 4: June 13 on Zoom Session 5: June 20 at Oasis **NO CLASS May 30**
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March 9 – June 8 Wednesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 4Instructor: Sherry Starr, FacilitatorLocations: White Oak Community Center(Note: This group will meet in person. The first meeting has been delayed until March. Masks will be required. Microphones and an amplifier will be provided.) We are faced with personal dilemmas every day. You may be surprised to learn that others struggle with many of the same things you do. Hearing how someone else has used a new approach to... read more(Note: This group will meet in person. The first meeting has been delayed until March. Masks will be required. Microphones and an amplifier will be provided.) We are faced with personal dilemmas every day. You may be surprised to learn that others struggle with many of the same things you do. Hearing how someone else has used a new approach to solve a problem can be very helpful. As we get older it gets more and more difficult to meet people for a good talk. We will also speak each month to let the group know of any interesting activity, book, movie, place, you have discovered. There will be no talk of politics. You are invited to join us for lunch after the meeting. Dates are: March 9, April 13, May 11 and June 8.
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September 14 – December 14 Wednesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 4Instructor: Sherry Starr, FacilitatorLocations: White Oak Community Center(Note: This group will meet in person. Proof of covid vaccination and masks will be required. Microphones and an amplifier will be provided.) We are faced with personal dilemmas every day. You may be surprised to learn that others struggle with many of the same things you do. Hearing how someone else has used a new approach to solve a problem can be... read more(Note: This group will meet in person. Proof of covid vaccination and masks will be required. Microphones and an amplifier will be provided.) We are faced with personal dilemmas every day. You may be surprised to learn that others struggle with many of the same things you do. Hearing how someone else has used a new approach to solve a problem can be very helpful. As we get older it gets more and more difficult to meet people for a good talk. We will also speak each month to let the group know of any interesting activity, book, movie, place, you have discovered. There will be no talk of politics. You are invited to join us for lunch after the meeting. Dates are: September 14, October 12, November 9, and December 14.
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February 10 – May 19 Thursday03:00 PM → 04:30 PMSessions: 8Instructor: Oasis FacilitatorsLocations: Online Class"Great Decisions” is America’s largest discussion program on world affairs. The program highlights eight critical foreign policy challenges facing Americans each year. In groups across the country, participants discuss and debate each issue and complete a national opinion ballot to communicate their views to Congress and the White House. Each session... read more"Great Decisions” is America’s largest discussion program on world affairs. The program highlights eight critical foreign policy challenges facing Americans each year. In groups across the country, participants discuss and debate each issue and complete a national opinion ballot to communicate their views to Congress and the White House. Each session will focus on one topic from the book, which must be read beforehand to ensure robust class participation. Meeting dates are: February 10 and 24, March 10 and 24, April 7 and 21, May 5 and 19. Registration includes use of a copy of the Great Decisions Briefing Book. Contactless book pickup from Oasis is Monday - Thursday, 11 am - 4 pm. (Group participants will be from Washington Metro and Syracuse Oasis centers.)
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September 21 – October 12 Wednesday10:00 AM → 11:00 AMSessions: 2Instructor: Beth KimelLocations: Online ClassThis group provides the opportunity to meet new people, learn from others' experiences and perspectives, and engage in intellectual discussion within a peer group. Discussion topics are pre-selected, although suggestions are welcome. This group will not cover topics regarding politics. This group will meet online through Zoom. Limit: 14 Group will meet... read moreThis group provides the opportunity to meet new people, learn from others' experiences and perspectives, and engage in intellectual discussion within a peer group. Discussion topics are pre-selected, although suggestions are welcome. This group will not cover topics regarding politics. This group will meet online through Zoom. Limit: 14 Group will meet on the following dates: Wednesday, September 21 Wednesday, October 12 Wednesday, November 2 Wednesday, December 7
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May 11 – August 10 No Class: June 29Monday1:00 PM → 3:00 PMSessions: 13Instructor: Oasis MembersLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreThis group is for those who can play the game independently, without substantial coaching. The group plays by National Mah Jong League rules. Please bring your own current National Mah Jong League card. No class June... read moreThis group is for those who can play the game independently, without substantial coaching. The group plays by National Mah Jong League rules. Please bring your own current National Mah Jong League card. No class June 29. -
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January 8 – April 22 No Class: January 15Monday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 15Instructor: Oasis MembersLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreThis is a practice, not an instructional, group. Play the game and practice your skills with other advanced-beginner and intermediate players. Limit:12. No class January... read moreThis is a practice, not an instructional, group. Play the game and practice your skills with other advanced-beginner and intermediate players. Limit:12. No class January 15.
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May 6 – August 12 No Class: May 27Monday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 14Instructor: Oasis MembersLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreThis is a practice, not an instructional, group. Play the game and practice your skills with other advanced-beginner and intermediate players. Limit:12. No class May... read moreThis is a practice, not an instructional, group. Play the game and practice your skills with other advanced-beginner and intermediate players. Limit:12. No class May 27.
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September 9 – December 16 Monday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 15Instructor: Oasis MembersLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreThis is a practice, not an instructional, group. Play the game and practice your skills with other advanced-beginner and intermediate players.... read moreThis is a practice, not an instructional, group. Play the game and practice your skills with other advanced-beginner and intermediate players. Limit:12.
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May 5 – August 25 No Class: May 26Monday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 16Instructor: Oasis MembersLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreThis is a practice, not an instructional, group. Play the game and practice your skills with other advanced-beginner and intermediate players. Please bring your own card. No class May... read moreThis is a practice, not an instructional, group. Play the game and practice your skills with other advanced-beginner and intermediate players. Please bring your own card. No class May 26.
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September 8 – December 8 No Class: Oct 27Monday1:00 PM → 3:00 PMSessions: 13Instructor: Oasis MembersLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreThis is a practice, not an instructional, group. Play the game and practice your skills with other advanced-beginner and intermediate players. Please bring your own card. No class Oct... read moreThis is a practice, not an instructional, group. Play the game and practice your skills with other advanced-beginner and intermediate players. Please bring your own card. No class Oct 27.
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January 12 – April 13 No Class: Jan 19, Feb 23Monday1:00 PM → 3:00 PMSessions: 12Instructor: Oasis MembersLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreThis is a practice, not an instructional, group. Play the game and practice your skills with other advanced-beginner and intermediate players. Please bring your own card. No class January 19, February... read moreThis is a practice, not an instructional, group. Play the game and practice your skills with other advanced-beginner and intermediate players. Please bring your own card. No class January 19, February 23.
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September 3 – December 10 No Class: Oct 29Wednesday1:00 PM → 3:00 PMSessions: 14Instructor: Oasis MembersLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreThis is a practice, not an instructional, group. Play the game and practice your skills with other advanced-beginner and intermediate players. Please bring your own card. No class Oct... read moreThis is a practice, not an instructional, group. Play the game and practice your skills with other advanced-beginner and intermediate players. Please bring your own card. No class Oct 29.
