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Registration Opens
January 5!
St. Louis OASIS
Learning and Volunteer Opportunities
Winter-Spring 2016
Marcia’s Message
Spring 2016
As we start 2016, I want to highlight some of the great things that you made possible for
OASIS in 2015. We welcomed 2,405 new members to OASIS in 2015, an increase of 23%.
We also had 300 new tutors join the OASIS Intergenerational Tutoring Program, bringing the
total number of tutors in St. Louis to more than 2,500. If you are interested in volunteering,
please check out additional opportunities on page 35.
We are proud to announce a new partnership with Webster University and Eden Seminary.
We will begin offering programs on Eden’s campus in the beautiful S. D. Press Center
in February. See page 4 for details. This trimester’s Signature Series theme is Africa and
America: Culture and History. We hope you will take part in many of the new and exciting
programs offered, detailed on page 3.
This spring also will mark the distribution of our third biennial Participant Survey. Your
feedback is so important to us as we continuously seek to improve the quality of our
programs. We look forward to receiving your responses.
Lastly, I wanted to let you know about a new way to support OASIS, through our Sustainer
Club. By giving on our website, you have the option to make recurring gifts on a monthly or
quarterly basis. Gift set up is quick and easy, and can be done online at www.oasisnet.org/
donate.
Whether you are a participant, a class coordinator, peer discussion leader, instructor, health
workshop facilitator, CATCH Health Habits leader, tutor or donor, you are essential in
helping OASIS carry out its mission.
Thank you for your ongoing participation and generosity to OASIS.
Sincerely,
Marcia M. Kerz
President
The OASIS Institute
Spring 2015
Welcome to a new year of discovery! OASIS is the place where you can put into practice your New
Year’s resolutions like getting fit or trying something you’ve never done before. And we have more
places than ever! Join us at our newest location in Webster Groves at Eden Seminary. We also have
a full schedule at Chesterfield OASIS along with classes at Art Unleashed and at Friendship Village in
Chesterfield. Our Signature Series will focus on African-American culture and history (p. 3). It’s going to
be a busy spring – get out your calendars and make plans to discover more!
Table Of Contents
Signature Series:
Africa & America: Culture & History ..........................3
Medicare Update ............................................................36
Exercise ...........................................................................37
Eden Seminary..................................................................4
Center of Clayton............................................................41
Arts ....................................................................................5
Hospitals .........................................................................42
Music and Performing Arts............................................ 8
Registration Form ..........................................................46
Literature ........................................................................12
New Participant Information ........................................47
History ............................................................................ 14
Partners............................................................................48
Current Events ...............................................................18
Locations .........................................................................49
Technology ......................................................................24
Tributes ...........................................................................50
Academy of Science ........................................................28
Classes by Region............................................................51
Tours & Travel ...............................................................30
Biking & Hiking ............................................................32
Wellness ..........................................................................34
Volunteering ...................................................................35
www.oasisnet.org/STL 1
33 Years of Discovering More!
OASIS promotes healthy aging through learning,
healthy living and volunteer engagement.
Join
OASIS membership is free and open to anyone age 50+.
Join by completing the form on page 47, by visiting www.
oasisnet.org/STL or calling 314.653.5991. Member benefits
include discounts on BJC hearing aid purchases, free physician referrals and discounted membership at BJC’s WellAware Center and the Center of Clayton. We are open to all
people age 50+ regardless of income, sex, race, religion or
background.
Cost
OASIS is a non-profit organization that relies on donors,
grants and program revenue for financial support. While
membership is free, participants pay a one-time per person,
per trimester fee of $8 upon their first registration of the
trimester. This fee helps sustain our organization, making
it possible to continue to offer our programs throughout the
community.
OASIS is at your fingertips!
Visit www.oasisnet.org/STL to view classes,
register and more!
• Register for a Class: 314.862.4859 ext. 24
• Volunteer with OASIS: 314.862.4859, ext. 21
• Health & Wellness Info: 314.915.3437
• Membership Info: 314.653.5991
• Teach for OASIS: 314.863.4859 ext. 24
• Tutor with OASIS: 314.995.9506
• Make a Donation: 314.862.2933 ext. 240
Thank you!
OASIS is grateful to committed individuals like you
who help make our work possible through your generous
What is OASIS?
donations and by taking part in our programs. OASIS is
OASIS puts into practice the findings of the landmark Maalso funded in part with support from AARP® Medicare
cArthur Foundation study of Aging in America. Researchers Supplement Insurance Plans, insured by United Healthcare
Rowe and Kahn found that the key ingredients for a high
Insurance Company, Administration for Community Livquality of life are maintaining a low risk for disease, a high
ing, Anthem Foundation, AstraZeneca HealthCare Founlevel of engagement with the community and high physical
dation, AT&T, the Foundation of Barnes Jewish Hospital,
and cognitive function and “it is the combination of all three BJC HealthCare, Boeing Employees Fund of St. Louis,
that represents the concept of successful aging fully.”
CEA Foundation, Crawford Taylor Foundation, Daughters
of Charity Foundation, Dollar General Literacy Foundation, Emerson, Episcopal Presbyterian Health Trust,
Express Scripts Foundation, Graybar Foundation, Great
Rivers Greenway, the Margaret Blanke Grigg Foundation,
The Roland Quest Memorial Fund of the Greater St. Louis
Foundation, Larkins-Birchler Charitable Trust, Stanley and
Lucy Lopata Charitable Foundation, the Mary Ranken Jordan and Ettie A. Jordan Charitable Foundation, Productive
Living Board, Monsanto Fund, the Saigh Foundation, the
Maritz, May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust, the Solon
E. Summerfield Foundation, St. Louis Office for Developmental Disability Resources, and Wells Fargo Advisors.
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The OASIS Course Catalog is published three times a
year: spring, summer and fall. Issue No. 2016-1
OASIS Signature Series
Africa and America: Culture and History
Explore how African influences are interwoven into
American history and culture.
• A
rt as Social Activism – Sheila Bassoppo-Moyo
explores civil rights movements from the 1960s
through today’s Black Lives Matters in music,
poetry and art. Page 5
• E thnic St. Louis – Meet
the authors of a new book
that highlights the many
communities that have
made St. Louis a vibrant,
multi-ethnic city. Page 12
obert S. Duncanson &
• R
Edward Mitchell Bannister – Enjoy the
work of two of the most distinguished American
landscape painters of the 19th century. Page 5
• K
ota: Digital Expressions of African Art – Take a
guided tour of the Pulitzer Foundation’s exhibition
of African reliquary figures. Page 6
• B
lues Music History – KDHX DJ Ron Edwards
spins records and discusses the African-American
innovators of the genre. Page 8
• F aith and Ferguson – Meet
Dr. Leah Gunning Francis,
the author of a new book
about the roles of religious
leaders in the current civil
rights movement. Page 12
• A
frican-American Short Stories – Read and discuss short stories by authors such as Toni Morrison, Alice Walker and Richard Wright. Page 13
• The Talented Tenth/Black Feminists – Learn
about some African-American women who fought
against racial, gender and class oppression in the
late 19th and early 20th centuries. Page 14
• F erguson Commission – A member of the
Ferguson Commission, Felicia Pulliam, will
discuss the role of the commission and the path for
positive change in the St. Louis region. Page 20
• A
frica by the Numbers – An Economic Educator
from the Federal Reserve Bank shares development
possibilities in Africa. Page 21
• Warlords of Ivory – Filmmaker John Heminway
presents his documentary on the illicit ivory trade
in Africa. Page 28
• Lunch at Sweetie Pie’s – Dig into made-fromscratch soul food at the famous restaurant featured
on OWN. Page 30
• Q
uinette Cemetery – Visit a historic AfricanAmerican cemetery in Kirkwood that dates back to
1866. Page 30
• U
rban Line Dancing – Exercise in disguise! Dance
to R&B, hip hop and pop music. Page 34
OASIS
at
Eden Seminary is opening their historic halls to OASIS.
Beginning this spring, OASIS will offer programs in the beautiful
classrooms in the S.D. Press Education Center on Eden’s campus in
Webster Groves.
Religion, Business and the
Common Good
Leadership Secrets for
Philosopher Kings and Queens
Dr. David Greenhaw,
President of Eden
Theological Seminary
Eden 400
Monday, Feb 22, 1:00-3:00
Fee: $12
David Carl Wilson, Dean Emeritus
and Professor of Philosophy at
Webster
Eden 403
Wednesday, Mar 9, 1:00-3:00
Fee: $12
Faith and Ferguson
Tennessee Williams: America’s
Shakespeare
Dr. Leah Gunning Francis,
Associate Dean of Contextual
Education and Assistant Professor of Religious Education,
Eden Theological Seminary
Eden 401
Thursday, Mar 17, 10:00-12:00
Fee: $12
Religion and the First
Amendment—a Healthy
Tension Between Two
Clauses
Professor Leigh H.
Greenhaw, Retired Senior
Lecturer in Law, Washington
University School of Law
Eden 402
Wednesday, Apr 6, 1:00-3:00
Fee: $12
Carrie Houk Wilson, theatrical producer, casting director, acting coach
who now serves as the Artistic Director of the new Tennessee Williams St.
Louis Theater Festival
Eden 404
Tuesday, Apr 12, 10:00-12:00
Fee: $12
Religions as Maps of Reality:
Making Sense of Religions in a
World That’s Full of Them
Dr. Christopher Parr, BA & MA
from University of Canterbury,
Ph.D. in Religion & Literature from
Boston University, a member of the
American Academy of Religion
Eden 405
Monday, Mar 21, 1:00-3:00
Fee: $12
How to find us
The campus is at the intersection of Lockwood and Bompart Avenues, bordered on the east by Bompart, and on the
west by Joy. Lockwood Avenue forms the southern border of the campus. The street address is 475 E. Lockwood.
Classes are in the castle-like S.D. Press Education Center. Park in the West Parking Lot.
Arts & Humanities
Art History
Art as Social Activism
Sheila Bassoppo-Moyo
This program will look at how cultural forms like music, poetry and the visual arts are generated within social
movements and impact cultural and aesthetic practices.
The social movements highlighted will be the civil rights
movement of the 1960s, feminism and the Black Lives
Matter Movement. We will look at how music played a crucial role in the civil rights movement through the transmission of Negro spirituals into freedom songs during the civil
rights era. The emergence of a new, radical wave of the
women’s movement in the mid-1960s is reflected in the role
of poetry as a site of feminist consciousness-raising. The
Black Lives Matter Movement will be reflected through a
survey of art as social protest and a dialogue on race.
Clayton OASIS 117
Tuesday, Apr 5-26, 1:00-3:00
Fee: $40; Sessions: 4
What you never knew about the Pulitzer
Cara Starke, The Pulitzer Arts Foundation director
“… Some of the most important conversations in this
country are happening in spaces outside of places like
New York. . .The Pulitzer is a remarkable space that brings
together intellectual experimentation and thoughtful contemplation with a commitment to local audiences and experiences that extend beyond the institution’s walls.” Meet
the new director of the Pulitzer, fresh from New York City
where she worked at New York’s Museum of Modern Art
and Creative Time.
Clayton OASIS 123
Wednesday, Feb 3,
10:00-12:00
Fee: $13
“The Top 10 Paintings of All Time” … and a Few
More
Betsy Solomon, MA
In 1985, a panel of art experts for the Illustrated London
News compiled a list of what they judged to be the “best
paintings of all time.” This lecture will present their
choices and explore what makes each one truly great.
Clayton OASIS 119
Fee: $15
Two African-American Painters: Robert S.
Duncanson and Edward Mitchell Bannister
Betsy Solomon, MA
Two of the most distinguished American landscape painters of the 19th century, Robert S. Duncanson (1821-72)
and Edward Mitchell Bannister (1826/7-1901), were both
self-taught. Often inspired by literature, Duncanson was
described as the “best landscape painter in the west” during his time. Bannister painted luminous, atmospheric
landscapes that portray the supremacy of nature. Explore
the lives, work and legacy of these two important artists.
Clayton OASIS 121
Wednesday, Feb 10, 10:00-12:00
Fee: $12
Masters of the Renaissance
Betsy Solomon, MA
Beginning in the early 1400s
in Florence, Italy, the European world experienced a great
flowering of art and intellectual
pursuits. Aided by new technical knowledge, artists achieved
great heights in painting and
sculpture. This four-session
series will feature a selection of Renaissance masters that
are often not fully-considered in art history survey classes.
Featured artists include: Giotto, Lorenzo Ghiberti, Andrea
Mantegna, Giovanni Bellini, Domenico Ghirlandaio, Fra
Bartolomeo, and Giorgio Vasari.
Clayton OASIS 118
Wednesday, Feb 24-Mar 16, 10:00-12:00
Why Is That Art? Appreciating Contemporary
Sculpture
Betsy Solomon, MA
This class is for anyone who has gone to an art museum,
gallery or sculpture park, looked at a piece of contemporary sculpture and said to themselves “why is that art?”
Or, “anyone can do that!” We will discuss how to find the
artfulness in artwork we don’t immediately identify with.
The second session of the two-part series will meet for a
guided tour of Laumeier Sculpture Park.
Clayton OASIS 120
Wednesday, Apr 20-Apr 27, 10:00-12:00
Art Tours
Art Tour of Chesterfield City Hall
Sukanya Mani, Art Coordinator,
City of Chesterfield
Get a behind the scenes
tour of the latest art
exhibit at Chesterfield
City Hall. The exhibit’s
curator will give a history of the artist and
provide context and an
artist’s perspective on
each piece.
Chesterfield OASIS 701
Thursday, Feb 25, 10:30-11:30
Free
Kota: Digital Expressions of African Art
Explore a powerful installation of nearly 50 Kota reliquary
guardian figures – unique wood-and-metal sculptures
created to protect the bones of deceased ancestors. The
exhibition examines a digital database created by Belgian
computer engineer and independent researcher Frederic
Cloth, whose combination of close-looking and datadriven analysis yielded unexpected conclusions and new
hypotheses about the hidden histories of Kota figures.
Co-curated by Cloth and Kristina Van Dyke, a specialist in
African art, Kota is the first exhibition to examine Cloth’s
search engine and system of algorithms, as well as the first
to focus exclusively on Kota reliquary guardians outside of
the broader context of African sculpture.
Tour 522
Thursday, Mar 10, 10:30-11:30
Fee: $13
Breakfast at the Contemporary
Tuan Nguyen, Education Director,
Contemporary
Art Museum-St. Louiso
Every time you visit the Contemporary Art Museum-St Louis you’ll
fine something new! Join us for a
private tour of the latest exhibits,
led by the museum’s education
director. Start with a delicious
breakfast in the beautiful museum cafe. Then explore
some provocative new exhibitions featuring works by Lisa
Yuskavage, Tala Madani, Ned Vena, Arcangelo Sassolino,
Arlene Shechet and Peter Sutherland.
CAM 523
Fee: $14
History, science, food – we have lots
more tours on page 30!
Hands-On Art
Picasso’s Palette
Sandra Illian
Create a beautiful canvas painting with easy step-by-step
instructions using acrylic paints. No experience necessary!
You will learn brush strokes, how to blend paints, create
highlights and shadows, all within two hours and go home
with your painting!
Clayton OASIS 149
Fee: $30
Card making
Tracy Parisi
How special it is to receive a personal, handmade greeting
card. How much fun it is to create one! During this class,
we will enjoy producing four different card designs for a
birthday, a get well, a condolence and a friendship card.
All supplies will be furnished. All levels are welcome.
Clayton OASIS 150
Monday, Apr 11, 10:00-12:00
Fee: $16
Clayton OASIS 151
Monday, May 9, 10:00-12:00
Fee: $16
Watercolor Painting: Florals
Shirley Nactrieb
Awaken the artistic talent within! Learn the fundamentals of watercolor painting from an award-winning artist.
All levels welcome; new lessons presented each week. A
supply list will be provided to students upon registration
(supplies are not included in fee.)
O’Fallon Civic Annex 524
Tuesday, Mar 15-Apr 19, 1:00-3:00
Art Unleashed Series
Explore art with OASIS and
Art Unleashed in Chesterfield.
Watercolor Painting
Linda Wilmes
This class is designed for beginners through intermediate artists. A variety of watercolor techniques such as
wet on wet, wet on dry and dry brush will be explored
as students paint a variety of subject matters. You can
choose to bring your own supplies or have them provided by Art Unleashed for $50! Contact OASIS for
details.
Art Unleashed 525
Thursday, Mar 24, 31, Apr 7, 14, 21 & 28, 1:00-3:00
Pastel Workshop
Craft Hop at Craft Alliance
Discover your inner craftsperson with Craft Alliance!
With the guidance of professional artists, transform
raw materials into cool
works of art. Hop through
Metals, Clay, and Fibers,
spending each session in a
different studio. Supplies
included.
Craft Alliance 530
Craft Alliance, 501 N.
Grand Blvd, 63103 (Downstairs in the Big Brothers Big Sisters
building). Meter and garage parking
available. Garage is cash only.
Tuesday, Mar 29, Apr 5 & 12,
1:00-3:00
Cost: $65; Sessions: 3
Doodling Workshop
Need a creative release? Come and doodle the afternoon away! Various techniques and inspiration will be
discussed as students design a unique piece of art work.
All supplies provided.
Art Unleashed 527
Tuesday, Feb 23, 1:00-3:00
Fee: $26
Press Platters – Pottery Workshop
This clay workshop will focus on hand building with
color and textures to create beautiful dishes and platters. On the first day of class, students will create their
dishes, and on the second day, students will glaze their
pieces. All supplies provided.
Art Unleashed 528
Thursday, Mar 10 & 17, 1:00-3:00
In this workshop, participants will learn basic drawing
skills and pastel application techniques while drawing
from a still life. All supplies provided.
Art Unleashed 526
Tuesday, Feb 9, 1:00-3:00
Fee: $26
Performing Arts
NineNetwork Behind
the Scenes Tour
Judy Woolsey, NineNetwork Volunteer
Take a private, behind the scenes tour of the local
home of public media, NineNetwork. Explore the
5,500-square-foot digital media center known as the
Nine Center for Public Engagement, which is producing new forms of digital media and online content.
See where your favorite shows are made!
Tour 555
Friday, Apr 22, 11:00-12:15
Tour 556
Thursday, Apr 21, 1:30-2:45
Fee: $15
Donnybrook Taping Event
Attend a live taping of everyone’s favorite local debate program, Donnybrook! See what happens when
five quick-witted, highly opinionated St. Louis journalists disagree on tough topics – the issues are hot
and so is the discussion. It’s a high-energy, no-holdsbarred debate on the week’s news topics. The panel
of regulars tackles tough issues and controversial
subjects. The opinions are well-informed and widely
divergent. Following the taping you will have light
refreshments and meet the five combatants: Charlie
Brennan, Ray Hartman, Bill McClellan, Alvin Reid
and Wendy Wiese. Don’t miss this rare opportunity!
Parking details provided upon registration.
NineNetwork 557
Thursday, May 19, 5:00-8:00 pm
Fee: $20
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What You Never Knew About Shakespeare
Rick Dildine, Artistic & Executive Director at Shakespeare Festival St. Louis
Shakespeare’s work is being performed in the streets and
parks of St. Louis thanks to the efforts or Dildine and the
Shakespeare Festival team. He will introduce you to William Shakespeare and his work in a whole new way.
Clayton OASIS 147
Fee: $12
Waking Up in Graceland, Elvis the King
Celebration
Kelly Peach, Author
We can’t help fallin’ in love with this program. Kelly
Peach, St. Louis author of Waking Up in Graceland, will
get you all shook up with games, trivia and a life size cutout of The King himself. You ain’t nothin but a hound dog
if you miss this. So don your blue suede shoes and join in
on the fun. Signed copies of the book will be available for
a reduced rate.
Crown Center 564
Fee: $2
Opera Man
Tom Sudholt talks about the wonderful world of Opera, its
composers, singers and the strange things that happened
on stage. Sudholt is the Program Director, On-Announcer,
Producer at The Radio Arts Foundation of St.Louis (RAF/
STL).
Clayton OASIS 146
Friday, Mar 25, 1:00-3:00
Fee: $12
Forms of the Blues
Ron Edwards, KDHX
KDHX presenter of “Nothin’ But the Blues” takes you on
a journey of the evolution of the various styles of blues,
from its origins to its influence on rock and roll. Hear early
recordings and a short performance by Ron.
Clayton OASIS 170
Fee: $15
Film Discussion: Jewish Stories
Bob Cohn, film reviewer for
The Jewish Light
View and discuss some light-hearted
and amusing films that tell Jewish
stories. This Fall’s films will reflect our
Sinners and Saints theme.
Holocaust Museum 561
Wednesday, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24 and
March 2, 1:00-3:00
Golden Hollywood Series
Costumes By Edith Head Part II
Fred Astaire: King of Musicals
Mary Saputo
We will continue this in-depth presentation of the famed Hollywood
designer and cover a multitude of
unforgettable movies ranging from
the mid-1950s until the early 1970s,
including the films that won her the
last three Oscars for Best Costume Design, bringing
her total awards up to an incredible eight Oscars!
Monday, Feb 1, 11:00-12:00
Fee: $10
Mary Saputo
Learn about the life of master dance star Fred Astaire
from his early vaudeville years with his sister through
the great dance routines with Ginger Rogers, Rita Hayworth and
Eleanor Powell. View clips of the
classic movie, “Royal Wedding,”
with loads of trivia.
Friday, Feb 26, 10:30-11:30
Fee: $10
Kirkwood OASIS 313
Monday, Apr 4, 1:00-2:00
Fee: $10
Clark Gable: Leading Man
Mary Saputo
Oscar Winner, Legend, or King of
Hollywood - whichever label you
choose, he was unarguably Hollywood’s Leading Man! We will cover
a multitude of his iconic films from
the 1930s up to his last film in 1961.
Friday, May 20, 10:30-11:30
Fee: $10
Clayton OASIS 162
Tuesday, Mar 29, 1:00-2:00
Fee: $10
Irene Dunne: Songbird
Mary Saputo
This talented actress with the beautiful operatic voice
may have had a short career, but her list of films and
legendary co-stars equals Hollywood Magic! Dramatic,
comedic and downright lovable – you’re guaranteed to
fall in love with her all over again. Highlights in this
presentation range from the original version of ‘Showboat’ from 1936 through her hilarious
pairings with Cary Grant and more!
Friday, Mar 25, 10:30-11:30
Fee: $10
Clayton OASIS 156
Tuesday, Mar 15, 1:00-2:00
Fee: $10
Judy Garland: Child Star
Explore the legendary Judy
Garland’s life spanning her early
career with Mickey Rooney up
to television’s “The Judy Garland
Show”. See memorable song and
dance scenes from “Meet Me in
St. Louis,” “Easter Parade” and
more.
Friday, Apr 8, 10:30-11:30
Fee: $10
Kirkwood OASIS 314
Monday, Feb 29, 1:00-2:00
Fee: $10
Rita Hayworth: The Great
American Love Goddess
Mary Saputo
The life of the gorgeous Rita
Hayworth will fascinate you in
this program featuring vintage
pictures and video clips from
her early career as Rita Cansino,
to fabulous trivia about her infamous role in the classic film “Gilda” and much more.
Crown Center 565
Fee: $10
Music
Join us at the Circle@Crown Cafe, a community gathering place, serving delicious and
affordable kosher food and
Kaldi’s coffee. It’s a great spot
to visit before or after your
OASIS program!
Hours are 8 am – 2 pm,
Monday – Friday
Swing Ensemble for Pitched Percussion
Mary Lou Richardson
Providing musical education and camaraderie in equal
parts, this class will teach you to play an instrument in this
non-traditional pitched percussion ensemble. Instruments
provided.
Crown Center 604
Thursday, Feb 25-Apr 7, 1:00-2:00
Crown Center 605
Thursday, Apr 14-May 26, 1:00-2:00
Folk Song Sing-A-Long
Intermediate/Advanced Concert Band
Michael Hoyer
Improve your musical skills – and gain new ones – while
making beautiful music with other intermediate to advanced musicians.
Crown Center 601
Monday, Jan 25-May 16, 10:00-12:00
Small Wind Ensemble
Carole Lemire
Woodwind players, here is an opportunity to improve your
ensemble skills in an intimate group with a dedicated and
highly trained leader. Public performance opportunities!
Crown Center 602
Monday, Jan 25-May 16, 1:30-2:30
Jazz Ensemble
Chuck Schuder & Doris Gordon Liberman
Two professional classical and jazz musicians lead this
ensemble. Explore improvisation while playing both
traditional and new music. New members wanted. Public
performance opportunities!
Crown Center 603
Friday, Jan 29-May 13, 10:00-12:00
Lukas Simpson, musician
Brought to you in partnership
with the Folk School of KDHX!
Each week, learn about and
sing different periods of folk music. Folk music has been
passed down through generations from families and villages, across the sea, on the radio, through books, classrooms, pubs, coffee shops and the internet. Come and join
the living tradition with this fun class that will explore
old and new folk songs! Bring an instrutment or just bring
yourself. All levels are welcome!
Kirkwood OASIS 310
Thursday, Jan 28-March 17, 10:30-11:30
Annual Spring Concert
Join us as we celebrate the music these people bring into
our lives. Featuring the OASIS Concert Band, Small Wind
Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble and Folk Song Sing-Along.
Central Reform Congregation 606
Monday, May 16, 6:00-8:00 pm
Free
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Coffee Concerts at
The Sheldon
Wack-a-Doo
Enjoy complimentary
coffee and pastries in the
beautiful Louis Spiering
Room before the one-hour
concerts in the historic
Sheldon Concert Hall.
Please note: Coffee and pastries served at 9:00
followed by the 10:00 concert.
Wack-A-Doo performs a creative mix of toe-tapping vintage swing and folksy Americana music, reminiscent of
the cafes of 1920s Europe and prohibition-era juke joints.
They have performed at many major events and venues
in the St. Louis area, including the Laumeier Art Fair, St.
Louis Art Fair and First Night in Grand Center.
Sheldon 519
Fee: $16
Ben Nordstrom: Isn’t It Romantic?
Tim Schall: the Gaslight Generation
One of St. Louis’ most acclaimed musical theater performers, Ben Nordstrom, celebrates Valentine’s Day with
love songs from the Great White Way. Guest vocalist
Julie Hanson Battaglia, who has appeared on Broadway
and at theatres around the country, joins Nordstrom for
this romantic program of Broadway favorites.
Sheldon 518
Fee: $16
Clubs like The Crystal Palace lined St. Louis’ Gaslight
Square neighborhood and played host to the stars of
tomorrow. Tim Schall takes a musical look back at this
exciting time in popular music, with songs like “Moon
River” and “Georgia on My Mind,” and tunes by beloved
composers such as Hoagy Carmichael and Carole King.
The times were a-changin’ and so was the music!
Sheldon 520
Wednesday, May 11, 9:00-11:00
Fee: $16
Literature
Meet the Author: Ethnic St. Louis
Elizabeth Terry, John Wright and
Patrick McCarthy
As St. Louis celebrates the 250th
year since its founding, Ethnic St. Louis highlights the many communities that make St. Louis a vibrant, multi-ethnic city. From long-established French,
German and Irish communities, through the AfricanAmerican community and the more recent arrivals of
Vietnamese and Bosnian immigrants, this book covers a
broad spectrum of groups that shaped St. Louis history
and daily life. Photo-illustrated vignettes convey why each
community settled in St. Louis, how they changed through
the years, and how they contributed to local progress and
growth. A first-of-its-kind compendium, Ethnic St. Louis
demonstrates the importance of diverse communities to
the city’s rich past, complex current identity and interconnected future. You will have an opportunity to purchase a
signed copy of the book.
Clayton OASIS 137
Fee: $12
Meet the Author, Set: A Love Story
Karen Dodson, author
A former figure skater, Karen loves
outdoor adventure, including trekking, biking and swimming, and she
frequently travels to Patagonia, South
America to fly-fish with her husband,
Dr. Ed Dodson. In 2013, Karen visited Argentina to trek on the Perito Moreno glacier and to the base
of Mt. Fitz Roy, the inspiration for the Patagonia company
clothing label. Her experiences and friendships in Patagonia inspired her to write her first novel entitled Set: A
Love Story and, with information gained through her new
M.B.A., to develop Reveal Patagonia, a company that offers excursions to the Patagonia region
of Argentina and Chile. You will
have an opportunity to purchase
a signed copy of the book.
Clayton OASIS 138
Monday, Mar 14, 10:30-12:00
Fee: $12
Meet the Author: Faith and Ferguson
Dr. Leah Gunning Francis, Associate Dean of Contextual
Education and Assistant Professor of Religious Education,
Eden Theological Seminary
The events in Ferguson, Missouri after the shooting death
of Michael Brown have animated a movement of change.
The role of religious leaders in this movement is the
subject of a recent book, Faith and Ferguson: Sparking
Leadership and Awakening Community. Dr. Leah Gunning
Francis, the author of the book will take the participants
through a review of her findings in the book.
Eden 401
Thursday, Mar 17, 10:00-12:00
Fee: $12
What You Never Knew About Tennessee Williams:
America’s Shakespeare
Carrie Houk Wilson, theatrical producer, casting director,
acting coach who now serves as the Artistic Director of
the new Tennessee Williams St. Louis Theater Festival
Tennessee Williams spent many of his formative years in
St. Louis, and that experience is reflected in many of his
greatest plays. His reputation has so grown in recent years
that many consider him the greatest American playwright
and the second-greatest of all playwrights. This session
will provide an overview of his life and work, with special
attention to his St. Louis years.
Eden 404
Tuesday, Apr 12, 10:00-12:00
Fee: $12
Meet the Author: The White House Vice
Presidency: The Path to Significance,
Mondale to Biden
Joel K. Goldstein, author & Saint
Louis University professor
Meet one of the nation’s foremost
experts on U.S. Vice Presidents as he
presents his new book – released in
2016 – The White House Vice Presidency: The Path to Significance,
Mondale to Biden. As our country
prepares for a new Vice President,
reflect on those who have served.
Signed copies of the book will be
available for purchase.
Clayton OASIS 148
Tuesday, Mar 29, 10:00-11:30
Fee: $12
Creative Writing Workshop
Contemporary Short Stories
Kim Lozano
In this class we’ll discuss the
elements of writing fiction, personal essays and poetry;. Participants will have the opportunity
to share their own pieces with
the group and receive feedback.
Beginning and experienced writers welcome. Kim Lozano
is an editor at River Styx literary magazine. Her work has
appeared in numerous journals and anthologies including
Poetry Daily, The Iowa Review, Denver Quarterly, The
Pinch, Alaska Quarterly Review, The Journal, and New
Poetry from the Midwest. Choose between a morning session at Clayton or an afternoon session at Eden Seminary.
Clayton OASIS 141
Tuesday, Feb 9, 23, Mar 8, 22, Apr 5, 19 and May 3, 17,
10:00-12:00
Eden 406
Tuesday, Feb 9, 23, Mar 8, 22, Apr 5, 19 and May 3, 17,
1:00-3:00
Mathew Shipe, Ph.D., Washington University
Survey some of the finest stories written in the past 20 years.
In our discussions, we will
explore the thematic and structural characteristics that have
come to define the contemporary short story. Although
there may not be a common aesthetic or a singular theme
that unites these works, these stories begin to suggest the
emotional and stylistic variety that the contemporary short
fiction has to offer. We will come to a better understanding
of how contemporary writers have envisioned, and in the
process transformed, the short story in a relatively short
period of time.
Clayton OASIS 142
Thursday, Feb 4-Mar 3, 10:00-12:00
Clayton OASIS 143
Thursday, Mar 24-Apr 21, 10:00-12:00
African American Short Stories
Jane Cocalis
Read and discuss African American short stories from the
19th and 20th centuries. Authors include Richard Wright,
James Baldwin, Toni Morrison, and Alice
Walker. Participants should read Richard
Wright’s “The Man Who Was Almost a Man”
for discussion in the first session. Copies can
be obtained in the OASIS office; this short
story can also be found online.
Clayton OASIS 144
Monday, Mar 21-Apr 25, 10:30-12:00
Leave your mark on OASIS
Crestview OASIS Book Club
Discuss good books with interesting people
over coffee. This peer-led group is a fun
opportunity to stimulate your mind in a
comfortable setting at Crestview Senior
Living.
Crestview OASIS 542
Friday, Feb 12, Mar 11, Apr 8, May 13, 10:3012:00
Fee $8; Sessions: 4
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History
Talented Tenth Women:
The Birth of Black Feminist Thought
Sheila Bassoppo-Moyo
W. E. B. Du Bois stated that a talented group of people
should be the leaders of African Americans to advance the
race. Who were some of the talented African American
women during the late 19th and early 20th century that
fought not only against racial barriers but also gender and
class oppression? This program looks at some of the key
African American women who captured the essence of
black feminist thought. We will look at the lives and writings of five African American women who played a key
role in the struggle for black women’s liberation and who
gave insight into black feminist thought in the late 19th
and early 20th century.
Clayton OASIS 125
Monday, Feb 8-Mar 14, 10:00-12:00
The Mystique of Route 66 in Missouri
Doug Schneider, Route 66 tour guide for
St. Louis Community College
Q: How did Sir Paul McCartney celebrate his 66th
birthday?
A: He drove Route 66.
Q: W hat country has a TV show called “Yamashita
Tomohisa Route 66”?
A: Japan
Q: W hat German city will hold a Route 66 Festival in
July 2016?
A: Stuttgart
As we celebrate 90 years of Route 66, find out why this
highway has captured the imagination of so many people
around the world. Learn about the mystique of Route 66
and get directions to places near St. Louis where Route 66
is still alive today.
Clayton OASIS 126
Tuesday, Mar 22, 1:00-2:30
Fee: $10
Post Card Views of St. Louis After World War I
NiNi Harris, author and historian
World War I changed the culture and character of St.
Louis. This program features post card views of St. Louis
that reflect the transformation of the City following the
first World War and evolving through mid-20th century.
This is the second program on postcards of St. Louis. The
first featured post cards from the turn-of-the-century to
World War I. The cards are from a private collection. Light
refreshments compliments of The Altenheim follow the
presentation.
Altenheim 531
Fee: $15
Altenheim 532
Thursday, Feb 11, 1:30-3:00
Fee: $15
The Tornado of 1896
NiNi Harris
The tornado of 1896 wrought destruction throughout the
city’s Near South Side, directly affecting many immigrant
communities. Pictures and recorded first-hand accounts
will tell the story of the storm; then discuss the long-term
losses and changed growth patterns resulting from the tornado. Light refreshments compliments of The Altenheim
follow the presentation.
Altenheim 533
Tuesday, Mar 15, 1:30-3:00
Fee: $15
Altenheim 534
Thursday, Mar 17, 1:30-3:00
Fee: $15
Chesterfield History: The Old Stone Church
The Old Stone Church is one of the oldest structures in
Chesterfield. It was built in 1841 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. Join us for this
local history discussion of the story of the church and its
people. Class will meet at the Old Stone Church.
Friday, Apr 1, 1:00-2:00
Fee: $10
Assessing President Jackson
Joan Musbach, MA
When 90 historians were asked by C-SPAN to rate the
Presidents, Andrew Jackson was rated with numbers ranging from seven to 32! As a leader during a time of crisis
Andrew Jackson was placed in the top 10. But his skills in
managing the economy were a dismal 24. Overall, he came
in at 13. What criteria should be used to rate Presidents?
Specifically, what criteria are relevant for rating Andrew
Jackson? This class will consider these questions. The
opinions of Jackson biographer, Robert Remini, those of
Arthur Schlesinger, Jr., the author of the Age of Jackson,
and the assessments of historian, Sean Wilentz, will all be
factored into the analysis of this controversial president.
Clayton OASIS 127
Fee: $12
Lewis & Clark Exploration and
the Louisiana Purchase
Two Thomas Hart Bentons – The Senator and the
Painter
Bev Schuetz, History Talks
The colorful lives of the controversial Bentons provide
us with a fascinating look at two great Missourians. The
fiery Senator Thomas Hart Benton survived several duels,
championed the territorial expansion of the US known
as “manifest destiny”, and bravely denounced slavery
in congress. His great grand-nephew and namesake, the
renowned painter who gained fame for his murals and the
style called regionalism, became Missouri’s most famous
20th century artist. The fascinating histories of these two
strong, independent, gifted men encompass vividly different and exciting periods in our state history.
Clayton OASIS 152
Tuesday, Apr 26, 10:00-12:00
Friday, Apr 1, 1:00-3:00
Fee: $12
Joan Musbach
Known respectively as “the greatest
real estate deal in history” and the
“Great American Odyssey,” these two topics have endless
fascination. In the first week we will put historical puzzle
pieces as disparate as a bath, a Haitian general, a virus and
flatboats into a picture of the “real
estate deal.” In the second week, secret communiqués to
Congress and foreign diplomats, faulty maps, eye wash
and grizzles will combine into an engrossing picture of the
“Great American Odyssey.” Students will receive a copy
of a Lewis & Clark textbook.
Friday, Mar 4, 8 & 25, 1:00-3:00
Mark Twain: His Wit, His
Words, His Life
The Funny History of American Comedy
Bev Schuetz
You’ll be amazed and amused at the bizarre treatments
and worthless medications that abounded in the early 20th
Century. Some of history’s most outrageous hucksters,
including the doctor who transplanted goat testicles on
thousands of men as a treatment for fading virility, are
included in this zany presentation. Learn how nervous
dispositions and cranky babies were calmed with popular
preparations of alcohol and opium - all part of this fascinating and unusual medical story.
Friday, May 6, 10:00-12:00
Fee: $12
Bev Schuetz, History Talks
Enjoy a humorous analysis of the last amazing century of
American comedy. What is funny? Who makes us laugh?
How has comedy influenced our history? Take a madcap
look at the greats from vaudeville, radio, movies, theater,
TV and stand-up and examine the tears behind the laughter of many of these brilliant artists. Discover how comedians have reflected, shaped and changed our culture over
the last 100 years as they practiced the art of being funny.
Clayton OASIS 153
Tuesday, May 10, 1:00-3:00
Friday, Feb 19, 1:00-3:00
Fee: $12
Bev Schuetz
Learn the surprising story of
America’s most beloved author while laughing at his wonderful observations on human nature. Follow this Missouri
born writer’s great successes and personal happiness as
well as his tragic personal and financial losses. Discover
the flawed and charming man who invented the American
voice and became one of our greatest icons.
Fee: $12
Medical Quackery and Famous Frauds
Cahokia Then and Now
Ulysses S. Grant: A Legacy of Freedom
Ann Chandonnet
Cahokia, a pre-historic Native American site just across
the river from St. Louis, is ranked with Britain’s Stonehenge in importance. This World Heritage Site, more than
a thousand years old, was once home to perhaps 15,000
people, with 500 fires burning day and night and visitors
arriving from afar. It was a ceremonial center as well as
the center of a trade network that connected it with states
including Florida, Louisiana and Wisconsin. Learn about
the Mississippian people who built Cahokia, and the theories about why they moved away after several centuries
of supreme influence on the surrounding villages. Learn
about recent digs that have changed the world’s notions of
this prehistoric culture.
Tuesday, Mar 29, 1:00-3:00
Fee: $10
Clayton OASIS 128
Friday, Feb 26, 1:00-3:00
Fee: $10
Presented in partnership with the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial and National Park Service staff
Ulysses S. Grant is known as the victorious Civil War
general who saved the Union and the 18th President of the
United States. Current research also shows that President
Grant was also a champion of the earliest of the civil rights
movements. Join us at the Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site where you will view their new film Ulysses S.
Grant: A Legacy of Freedom, followed by a discussion facilitated by a National Park Service Ranger.
(Ulysses S Grant National Historic site is
located at 7400 Grant Rd., St. Louis, 63123.)
U. S. Grant 535
Fee: $5
Visit Cahokia Mounds with OASIS!
See page 31 for details on our bus tour.
The National Park Service Celebrates 100 Years!
Presented in partnership with the Jefferson National
Expansion Memorial and National Park Service Staff
2016 marks the 100th anniversary of the National Park
Service. Jefferson National Expansion Memorial Staff will
provide a look back at the history of this federal agency as
well as how our own Gateway Arch and Old Courthouse
fit into the story.
Clayton OASIS 130
Thursday, May 19, 1:00-2:30
Fee: $5
Join the Sustainers Club Today
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Now is your chance to become part of our Sustainers Club at OASIS.
When you donate on our website, you have the option to make
recurring gifts monthly or quarterly. Gift set-up is quick and easy, and
you can designate your gift to a program of your choice. Your gift is
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OASIS can count on you, we won’t send you letters asking for your
support – just updates on how your generosity is making a difference.
Join the Sustainers Club today at www.oasisnet.org/donate
The St. Louis Riverfront: Then and Now
Riverboat Cruise!
Join us for a stroll down memory lane and the newly renovated St. Louis Riverfront. Staff from Jefferson National
Expansion Memorial will discuss how the riverfront has
changed over the years, followed by a cruise on the Gateway Arch Riverboats and a boxed lunch.
(Fee includes cruise and lunch.)
Riverboat 536
Thursday, May 5, 11:00-1:00
Fee: $30
Jordan & Iraq
Tom St. John, MA
These two Hashemite kingdoms in the Middle East were
created by the British after World War I from the defeated
Ottoman/Turkish Empire. We will review the history behind their creation, the mandate the British held over both
and their independence up to today.
Clayton OASIS 131
Wednesday, Apr 20 & 27, 6:00-8:00 pm
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The American Revolution
Tom St.John, MA
The American Revolution, in which American colonists
overthrew the rule of British monarchy, was supported
by intellectual and social shifts that developed in early
American society. Explore the ideas that brought on this
revolution.
Kirkwood OASIS 308
Monday, Apr 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2 & 9, 1:00-3:00
Gangs of St. Louis
Daniel Waugh, Author
Meet the author of two books
about the shadier side ofSt.
Louis history. In his books,
Gangs of St. Louis: Men of
Respect and Egan’s Rats:
The Untold Story of the
Prohibition-Era Gang
That Ruled St. Louis, he
chronicles the exploits of
the criminal gangs that
violently vied for control
of the city’s illegal enterprises.
Clayton OASIS 159
Thursday, Feb 18, 6:00-8:00 pm
Fee: $12
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Signposts on the Way to the Civil War
Joan Musbach, MA
This class will look at developments in the decade, 1850
- 1860, that foreshadowed the Civil War. In 1854 supporters of the Kansas-Nebraska Act would never have guessed
how explosive that legislation would become. In addition
to considering the significance of that act, in-depth consideration will also be given to the resulting violence on
the Kansas-Missouri border, the terrorism of John Brown
and the impact of the Dred Scott decision. While these
topics may be familiar, there is always so much more to be
learned.
Clayton OASIS 158
Tuesday, Apr 26, May 3 & 10, 10:00-12:00
St. Louis: Recovering from Adversity
Carol Shepley, author
St. Louis has been tested time and again through its
251-year history. From the Great Fire and cholera
epidemic that occurred during the same year, 1849,
to the divisive struggles of a Border State during
the Civil War to the Civil Rights movement to Ferguson, the city has been tested again and again. In
the past, St. Louis has emerged the better for the tests.
This lecture will be based upon Shepley’s new book:
St. Louis - An Illustrated Timeline: Blues, Baseball,
Books, Crooks Civil Rightss and the River.C
Clayton OASIS 163
Tuesday, Feb 16, 1:00-2:30
Fee: $12
Current Events
Religion, Business and the Common Good
Syria: A Brief History
Tom St. John
Making international headlines today, this nation
was created by the French after WWI. Before that
time, it was part of the Turkish/Ottoman Empire
and achieved independence in the mid 1940s. Since
that time it has been involved in almost continuous
conflicts within its own society and with Israel. This
class will focus mainly on this period of time. A
question and answer period will follow along with
time for discussion.
Clayton OASIS 132
Tuesday, Mar 1, 1:00-3:00
Fee: $13
Syrians & the Worldwide Refugee Crisis
Anna Croslin, International Institute
Learn how refugees get to St. Louis and the status
of Syrian resettlement in the US. Presently there
are more than 60 million refugees and Internally
Displaced People (IDP) in the world, resulting in the
largest refugee crisis since WWII. Twenty million
of the total are Syrians including 4 million residing
outside the Syrian borders – many in UNHCR-operated camps. What are their options? And how can
St. Louisans welcome those coming to our region?
Learn more about how refugees are resettled in St.
Louis and how you can help.
Clayton OASIS 133
Tuesday, March 8, 1:00-3:00
Fee: $13
Decluttering, Downsizing and Housing Options —
Back by Popular Demand!
Lorilee Cummings
Have you been living in your house for decades and hoping to make a change but have no idea where to start? This
class will get you motivated with ideas on how to begin,
resources available and guidance on breaking down the
different housing options in today ‘s market.
Chesterfield 145
Fee: $5
Dr. David Greenhaw, President of Eden Theological
Seminary
Religion and business can both be criticized for public
and private harm. Both, however, can and should play a
positive role. At its best, religion forms and shapes values
and commitments that lay the very foundation of the social
fabric. At its best, business provides employment, innovation, civic stability and countless services that improve the
quality of human life. This session will review the contribution of both business and religion to the Common Good
and propose that they can both be at their best.
Eden 400
Monday, Feb 22, 1:00-3:00
Fee: $12
Religion and the First Amendment—A Healthy
Tension Between Two Clauses
Professor Leigh H. Greenhaw, Retired Senior Lecturer in
Law, Washington University School of Law
The two clauses of the First Amendment to the US Constitution pull in different directions. The establishment clause
prohibits Congress from establishing religion. The free
exercise clause protects the right to freely exercise religion. There is a classic tension between these two clauses
that courts have variously tried to resolve or protect. This
course will explore the two clauses and the value they add
to American life.
Eden 402
Fee: $12
Leadership Secrets for Philosopher Kings and
Queens
David Carl Wilson, Dean Emeritus and Professor of Philosophy at Webster
Enjoy an entertaining, thought-provoking and ultimately
practical look at what philosophy can teach us about
leadership. Distilled from his book, Leadership Secrets for
Philosopher Kings and Queens, Dr. Wilson will discuss
Plato’s claim that, “until philosophers become rulers and
rulers become philosophers, there will be no happiness,
public or private.”
Eden 403
Fee: $12
Religions as Maps of Reality: Making Sense of
Religions in a World That’s Full of Them
Dr. Christopher Parr, BA & MA from University of Canterbury, Ph.D. in Religion & Literature from Boston University, a member of the American Academy of Religion
Religions have by no means disappeared (as secularization
seemed to suggest, and many earnest atheists have forecast). Instead, numerous aspects of contemporary life are
profoundly affected by religious commitments, histories,
and conflicts. Dr Chris Parr will show that the model of
religions as “maps of reality” can enable interested citizens
as well as scholars – even those usually hostile to religion
– to make sense of people’s continuing religious commitments, and engage with them effectively. In this talk he
will relate this model to the visual arts, and current political disputes, before inviting the audience to participate in
discussion and questions that further test the model’s value
for understanding diverse religions.
Eden 405
Monday, Mar 21, 1:00-3:00
Fee: $12
Philosophical Café
David Hilditch
Philosophical Cafe allows everyone to share his or her
thoughts and feelings about perennial and contemporary
philosophical questions of meaning, value and reality, in a
relazed and focused conversation: Does God exist? What
is integrity? Is suicide morally permissible? What is happiness?
Clayton OASIS 134
Thursday, Feb 4, Mar 3 & Apr 7, 10:00-12:00
Fee: Sessions: 3
Great Decisions: Foreign Policy Association
Roy Overmann, Webster University
Investigate eight of the major foreign policy challenges
facing Americans in 2015/2016 in this thought-provoking
series from the Foreign Policy Association and led by
a Webster University professor. A textbook and videos
provide background information, current data and policy
options for each issue and serve as the focal text for
discussion. Discussion topics include Middle East Alliances, ISIS, The Kurds, Migration, The Koreas, the United
Nations, Climate Change and Cuba and the United States.
Class fee includes a textbook.
Monday, Jan 25-Mar 21, 1:00-3:00. No class February 15.
Chesterfield Men’s Roundtable
Daniel Steinmeyer and Bill Ballard, facilitators
Chesterfield issues. St. Louis County issues. St. Louis
issues. If we get time, we’ll also solve U.S. and World
problems. The group meets first and third Mondays of
each month
Monday, Feb 1, Mar 7 & 21, Apr 4 & 18, May 2 & 16,
9:00-11:00
Clayton Men’s Roundtable
Clifford Martin & Leonard Lang, facilitators
World issues, politics - let’s talk! This stimulating discussion group meets the first and third Mondays of each
Month.
Clayton OASIS 135
Monday, Feb 1 & 15, Mar 7 & 21, Apr 4 & 18, May 2 &
16, 1:30-3:30
Women’s Roundtable
Pat Magee, facilitator
Good conversations are salve to the soul. This open discussion group features thoughtful discussion and lively
debate.
Clayton OASIS 136
Monday, Mar 14 & 28, Apr 11 & 25, May 9 & 23, Jun 13
& 27, 1:00-3:00
Oil: The Fuel That Drives U.S. Foreign Policy
Katie Hagerty Young
In the past decade, the United States has reduced its petroleum imports by 20%. Though foreign oil now fuels less
than half of our daily habit, Americans’ disparate use of
global oil will continue to drive foreign policy. This course
will examine how the ooze that has tantalized and entangled our nation has played a role in nearly every major
U.S. military engagement since World War II. It will reveal
the patterns, decisions, and partnerships that have directed
and resulted from the substance that President Jimmy
Carter deemed a national security imperative. Please join
us to explore the history of America’s relationship with its
favorite non-renewable resource. Texans are welcome.
Clayton OASIS 157
Thursday, May 5, 10:00-11:00
Fee: $15
Ferguson Commission
Felicia Pulliam, FOCUS St. Louis
The Ferguson Commission is an empowered, independent
and diverse group that will study the underlying social
and economic conditions underscored by the unrest in the
wake of the death of Michael Brown. Openness and transparency will be cornerstones of the Commission’s work.
The charge of the Ferguson Commission is to help chart
a new path toward healing and positive change for the
residents of the St. Louis region. However, as these challenges are not unique to our region, the Commission looks
to serve as a role model and offer best practices to communities across the country. The Commission members have
the responsibility – and the opportunity – to hear from
people from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life, and
to form concrete recommendations for making this region
a stronger, fairer place for everyone. Join us for a special
session where OASIS members may learn more about the
commission and share their input.
Clayton OASIS 160
Friday, Mar 18, 10:00-12:00
Fee: $15
Vietnamese Cooking with Kathryn
Kathryn Adamchick
Learn about Vietnamese cuisine in Crown Center’s beautiful demonstration kitchen. We will make fresh spring
rolls, dipping sauces and iced Vietnamese coffee.
Crown Center 572
Fee: $15
Treasure or Trash
Maria Gianino
Maria Gianino owner of Legacy Appraisals, has owned
an antique estate jewelry and decorative arts retail store
as well as an art gallery in St. Louis. She will share her
expert tips to help you identifiy whether that something old
is treasure or trash.
Fee: $13
Do you know someone who deserves to
be honored? Not sure what to do for them?
Why not give a tribute gift to OASIS?
Tribute gifts are a unique way to celebrate
a special occasion, such as a birthday, a
wedding, or even the holidays. All honorees
will be mentioned in our catalog, and we
are happy to notify the honoree of your gift.
Visit www.oasisnet.org/donate or call
(314)862-2933x240 to make your gift today.
Seminar Series – Current Topics in Law
Join judges, attorneys, and
other experts for an in-depth
look at some of the most
fascinating and thoughtprovoking topics in law today.
Each seminar will include time for Q & A, and a wealth
of useful handouts and resources. Brought to you by
the U.S. Courts, all seminars are held at the Thomas
F. Eagleton U.S. Courthouse, 111 South 10th Street, St.
Louis, MO 63102. Light refreshments will be served.
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$10 for all three programs!
Please use #537 for series or use numbers listed
below for individual programs of your choice:
Human Trafficking Crimes in the United States
Join a U.S. Magistrate Judge and a federal prosecutor
to get an in-depth look at the law surrounding human
trafficking. These crimes involve the act of coercing
a victim into performing labor, services, or commercial sex acts. The U.S. Department of Justice created
the Human Trafficking Task Force in 2007, which has
successfully prosecuted
crimes in agricultural
fields, sweatshops, suburban mansions, brothels,
escort services, bars, and
strip clubs. This session
will introduce you to the
law surrounding the investigation and prosecution of
these crimes, as well as the
services provided to assist
victims.
Eagleton Courthouse 538
Friday, Mar 11, 10:00-11:30
Fee: $5
Topics in Immigration Law
Join representatives from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS), U.S. Immigration and Customs
Enforcement (ICE), and the U.S. Attorney’s Office
to learn about the enforcement of immigration laws,
and about the path to U.S. citizenship. Learn about the
steps to naturalization, the true meaning of the Oath
of Allegiance, and the historical background of the
U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Following the
session, participants will have the option to observe a
naturalization ceremony. This is a repeat of one of our
most popular programs.
Friday, Apr 22, 9:30-11:00 (with the option to stay and
observe a naturalization ceremony from 11:00-12:00)
Fee: $5
Africa by the Numbers
Join our special guest speaker, Mark Bayles, Senior
Economic Education Specialist of the Research Division at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, to take
a closer look at global economies with the Federal
Reserve Bank of St. Louis’ free web
tools. Comprised of over 50 sovereign
nations, Africa presents a wide array
of development possibilities and will
be the focus of this program. See how
simple it is to find and map up-to-date
data on dozens of key development
factors such as literacy and fertility
rates, educational attainment, life
expectancy, and income. Join us as we
visualize a range of essential information provided by The World Bank and
other reputable data providers. (Note:
Feel free to bring a small laptop or
tablet to try out the web tools during
the program. Optional, but not required; Wi-fi access will be available.)
Friday, May 20, 10:00-11:30
Fee: $5
Stay Grounded For Life . . .
Stand Strong with OASIS Balance
Fall Prevention
Osteoporosis: Do’s and Don’ts of Everyday
Movement – Plus, Exercises to Avoid to
Protect Your Spine
Katherine Meirink, BJC Homecare Physical Therapist
If you have osteoporosis or osteopenia did you know some of the
movements you do could cause a fracture? In this class, taught by
a physical therapist, learn how osteoporosis fractures happen and
how to avoid them with some simple modifications to your everyday movements. Learn how to use your joints wisely and protect
your bones and joints from unnecessary injuries. Space is limited.
• Longview Farm Park
Please call 314.996.LIFE (5433) to register.
Wednesday, Apr 20; 1:00-3:00
Free
• Northwest Healthcare Entrance A
Please call 314.747.WELL to register.
Free
• Spencer Road Library
Please call 636.928.WELL to register.
Tuesday, Feb 23, 10:00-12:00
Free
Standing Tall – Tips for Improving Your Posture
Did you know poor posture can be a cause of pain, can lead to organ problems and can make you look older? Learn from a physical
therapist how to check your own posture along with techniques to
instantly improve your posture. You will also learn important posture exercises and about devices you can use to make you stand
tall. Space is limited.
• K irkwood Community Center
Wednesday, Jan 27, 1:00-3:00
Free
Fit For Function: Preventing AgeRelated Muscle Loss
Sarah Page, BJC Homecare Occupational
Therapist
Learn about new research proving basic strength
training can reverse age-related muscle loss.
Experience this screening and presentation to
learn what it means to be functionally fit and
whether or not you pass the test based on national
norms. This program and screening is specifically designed for those ages 60 and older. Space
is limited.
• Missouri Baptist Outpatient Center in Sunset
Hills
3844 S. Lindbergh
Please call 314.996.LIFE to register.
Free
Improvement Programs!
Better Balance Exercise Class
Chris Rubenacker, Certified Fitness Instructor
The mind, senses and body will be progressively challenged to maintain and improve your balance, strength
and flexibility.
• K irkwood OASIS 309
To register for this class, call 314.862.4859 ext.24.
Monday, Jan 18-Feb 29, 10:00-11:00
Barre Fitness Class
Cindy Fernandez, Certified Pilates Instructor
This energetic core conditioning class uses the ballet
barre to increase strength, balance and flexibility. Participants will need to bring a mat and weights. Class is
tailored to all fitness levels. To register, call 314.862.4859.
Friday, Feb 5-Mar 18, 11:00-12:00
Fee $46; Sessions: 7
Friday, Mar 25-May 6, 11:00-12:00
Matter of Balance
OASIS Community Health Facilitators
Almost half of older adults worry about falling. Don’t
worry, take action! Learn factors that can lead to a fall
and practical tips to keep yourself on your feet in this
discussion-based program. Improved flexibility and range
of motion with stretches and light movements introduced
in the third class. Participants receive a free workbook to
keep. Light refreshments are provided.
Two locations:
• Spencer Road Library
427 Spencer Rd
Tuesday, Mar 15-May 3, 1:00-3:00
To register for this class, call 636.928.9355 (WELL).
• Jewish Community Center 562
2 Millstone Campus Drive
Please call 314.862.4859 to regisiter for this class.
Wednesday, Apr 6-May 25, 10:00-12:00
Building Bones: Level 2
Karin Harifelder, Certified Personal Trainer
Prevent Osteoporosis in this total body workout using
weights and a variety of fitness equipment. Increase
strength, balance and agility to prevent falls.
• Clayton OASIS 103
Monday/Wednesday, Jan 25-Mar 9, 1:00-2:00
• Clayton OASIS 104
Monday/Wednesday, Mar 14-Apr 27, 1:00-2:00
AARP® Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans, insured by UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company is sponsoring a series
of fall prevention classes in the Indianapolis, San Diego and St. Louis areas for older adults through The OASIS Institute.
Technology
Get connected! OASIS features fresh technology programs
designed by and for adults 50+.
•C
layton OASIS Mobile Lab, 50 Gay Ave, Clayton MO, 63105
• Crestview OASIS Lab, 8660 Grant Road, Crestwood MO, 63123
New Site! Technology at
Chesterfield Friendship Village
iPhone Essentials iOS 9
Parks Smith, OASIS Connections Instructor
Have a new iPhone? This class will help you master
all of the functions you need to get started including how to set up email accounts and connect to the
Internet, download apps and organize them using
Home screens and folders, how to take pictures and
share via social media, how to use maps, and Siri.
And, of course, how to make and answer calls. This
course covers the new iOS iPhone apps including Health, Apple Pay, and using Apple Pay on the
iPhone 6 and 6 Plus.
Friendship Village OASIS 553
Wednesday, Feb 3 & Friday, Feb 5, 9:00-11:00
Fee $20; Sessions 2
iPad iOS8 (Basic course for newer IPAD users)
Parks Smith, OASIS Connections Instructor
Apple’s iOS 8 for the iPad introduces a ton of exciting new features, including enhanced security, Family Sharing of apps, calendars, and photo albums,
panoramic and time-lapse photo, Flyover tours, and
much, much more. This course is a comprehensive
introduction to using the iPad including all of the
included app. Still on iOS 7? Don’t worry, this class
will still teach you all you need to know, your device will just lack some of the enhancements.
Friendship Village OASIS 554
Wednesday/Friday, Mar 23-Apr 1, 9:00-11:30
Android Phone
In this introductory course you will learn basic techniques for using your Android phone including: contact
management,physical layout of buttons and features, navigating screens and apps and more. Please bring your own
Android phone fully charged.
Clayton OASIS 164
Friday, Feb 19 & 26, 1:00-3:00
Clayton OASIS 165
Friday, Mar 4 & 11, 1:00-3:00
Clayton 166
Friday, Apr 8 & 15, 1:00-3:00
Skype
Don Francois, OASIS Connections Instructor
Skype is an amazing tool for Internet calling and especially video calling. Microsoft bought Skype and is
integrating it into nearly all of its products. A wonderful
new feature is on the horizon - soon Skype will be able
to translate in real-time between callers that do not speak
the same language. Microsoft has made free many features that used to be available only to premium customers.
Desktop users (only) can share screens, files, and use the
chat feature for instant messages during calls. Calls to
more than one person are also free, but very dependent on
Internet bandwidth.
Crestview OASIS 802
Monday, Feb 1-8, 10:00-12:00
Be Prepared!
Be sure to bring your device and email user names and
passwords. Please charge your device prior to class.
Safety and Privacy
Going Wireless
Safety Online is one of our most popular and important
classes. The Internet and all of technology is an unfamiliar
world for many seniors and new users, but even savvy users can use a refresher now and then. This course will help
you help your students learn to recognize danger signals
and avoid phishing attempts and Internet scams.
Crestview OASIS 803
Monday, Feb 15, 10:00-12:00
Fee: $10
Want Internet access on the go? Wi-Fi is the wireless Internet connection available at many coffee shops, libraries
and airports. You can also set up a Wi-Fi system at home.
In this course, you will learn all about Wi-Fi, where and
how to get it and important safety precautions you need to
know. (If you have a laptop computer or cell phone with
Wi-Fi Internet access, you can bring it to class. However,
this is not required.)
Crestview OASIS 807
Monday, Apr 25, 10:00-12:00
Fee: $10
Digital Photography
Tired of having film developed? Want to share photos
electronically via email and the Internet? Considering
buying a digital camera? In this course you will learn
about the advantages of digital photography and the
equipment and features you need to know about when
buying a digital camera. You will also get a brief
introduction to software and websites for organizing,
editing and sharing digital photos.
Crestview OASIS 804
Monday, Feb 22-Mar 7, 10:00-12:00
Fantastic Photos with Picasa
Want to learn how to enhance, organize and share your
digital photos? In this course you will learn how to edit
and crop photos, organize them and create beautiful
albums, collages and slideshows. Plus, you’ll learn how to
share digital photos and albums with family and friends
via email and online albums, including Google+.
Crestview OASIS 806
Monday, Mar 21-Apr 18, 10:00-12:00
Windows 10
Windows 10 represents a new approach to computing
between devices for Microsoft. This course will teach you
the basics of this innovative Operating System (OS) including important settings, how to navigate and customize
the Start menu and various screens, and how to find and
install apps that you’ll love to use.
Crestview OASIS 801
Monday, Apr 11-25, 1:00-3:00
Exploring the Internet
The Internet is a vast resource that can educate, inform,
and entertain you. And it can be a pretty good place to
shop too! This course is geared to the new Internet user,
and begins with an overview of websites and browsers and
online safety. Then it’s off to discover some of the best the
Internet has to offer including sites for lifelong learning,
entertainment sources for streaming music and movies,
the best of shopping, and more. Appropriate for desktop,
tablet, and smartphone users.
Crestview OASIS 808
Monday, Mar 21-Apr 4, 1:00-3:00
iPad IOS 9
Apple continues to enhance the iPad’s usability with the
release of iOS 9. Notes, Music, News, Maps and many
other apps have new features you’ll want to learn and use.
This course is a comprehensive introduction to using the
iPad including all of the included standard apps that come
with iOS 9. Haven’t upgraded to iOS 9 yet? Don’t worry,
this class will still teach you all you need to know, your
device will just lack some of the new features.
Crestview OASIS 805
Monday, Feb 1-Mar 7, 1:00-3:00
Fee: $50; Sesssions: 5
Ask a Techie
Free Help with Technology
Get free help with your cell phone, smartphone, computer
or tablet - no appointment needed. Every Tuesday and
Wednesday, OASIS provides a supportive environment for
people to drop in to ask questions and practice new skills.
•E
very Wednesday
Crestview OASIS
8660 Grant Rd.,
Crestwood, MO 63123
Time: 10-12
• Every Tuesday
Clayton OASIS
50 Gay Ave., Clayton,
MO 63105
Time: 10-12
* Donations Accepted:
314.862.4859 ext. 24
Chesterfield OASIS
Go West to Discover More
OASIS proudly partners with the City of Chesterfield to provide continued
learning. Join us at Chesterfield City Hall this spring for classes like:
• Chesterfield City Hall Art Tour, page 6
• Costumes by Edith Head , page 9
• Clark Gable, page 9
• Irene Dunne, page 9
• Fred Astaire, page 9
• Judy Garland, page 9
• Thomas Hart Benton, page 15
• Mark Twain, page 15
• Medical Quackery, page 15
• Cahokia, Then and Now, page 16
• Treasure and Trash, page 20
• Decluttering and Downsizing,
page 18
• Great Decisions, page 19
• Chesterfield Men’s, Round Table,
page 15
• Lewis & Clark, page 15
Chesterfield City Hall • 690 Chesterfield Pkwy. W • Chesterfield MO 63017
Get Creative at Art Unleashed with hands-on workshops like:
Watercolor Painting • Pastels • Dooding • Press Platters
See page 7 for details
How to find us: From Hwy 40, exit 19A (Chesterfield Parkway West) head north to Swingley Ridge.
Go left on Swingley Ridge, right on Stemme Dr. and right into parking lot. Please note sign at
entrance of the parking lot says, “Chesterfield City Hall and Police Department.”
Academy of Science
Join the Academy of Science – St. Louis and OASIS for Science
Seminars and Conservation Conversations — two signature series
held in the Saint Louis Zoo’s Anheuser Busch Auditorium featuring
smart people on trending topics in science and conservation.
Science Seminars
Conservation Conversations
Stratospheric Balloons Over Antarctica:
Astrophysics with Instruments 125,000 Feet Above
the Ground
Warlords of Ivory
During the Antarctic summer (December and January),
scientists from Washington University’s Cosmic Ray
Group launch their research into the stratosphere in collaboration with partners from across the globe. Helium-filled
balloons as big as a football stadium lift two-ton instruments above 99.5% of the atmosphere to detect cosmic
rays and high-energy neutrinos–probably messengers from
extremely distant galaxies. Meet Academy of Science – St.
Louis Fellow and Washington University physicist, Dr.
Martin Israel, on a quest to understand the fundamental
nature of our universe.
Academy 571
Wednesday, Feb 2, 7:30–9:00 pm
Free

Combating The Evolution of Antibiotic Resistant
Superbugs Across Diverse Habitats
Disease-causing bacteria are becoming increasingly
resistant to all available antibiotics, causing approximately
23,000 deaths and costing the U.S. $35 billion each year.
This scenario is predicted to worsen, with fewer and fewer
new drugs coming to market. Award winning Pathology
and Immunology Professor, Dr. Gautam Dantas, explores
the new DNA sequencing and computational technologies
that are enabling a deeper understanding of how antibiotic
resistance evolves and spreads in diverse bacteria, providing critical insights into prevention and diagnosis of future
infections.
Academy 572
Tuesday, Mar 1, 7:30-9:00 pm
Free

John Heminway, filmmaker
Heminway’s 2013 broadcast, Battle For The Elephants,
was voted Best Conservation Film at the Jackson Hole
Wildlife Film Festival in 2013. Its sequel, Warlords of
Ivory, premiered in August 2015 and was linked to a National Geographic Magazine cover story with geo-political
impact in the U.S. and overseas. Warlords of Ivory documents the torturous route illicit ivory takes across Africa, putting elephants in jeopardy across their range and
destroying many human lives along the way. Heminway
discusses his ideas of the elephant’s future and shows how
hope lies in a new approach to facing wildlife crime.
Academy 573
Wednesday, Apr 13, 7:30-9:00 pm
Free

Forest Park Owls: Hiding In Plain Sight
Mark H. X. Glenshaw is an award-winning naturalist who
has observed and documented great horned owls in Forest
Park in St. Louis since December 2005. Great horned owls
are the most widespread, commonly found owl in North
America, living almost everywhere from our most remote
wild areas to urban parks. Glenshaw talks about how
he found, observed and documented Forest Park’s great
horned owls, and shares basic facts about the species and
the different behaviors he has been able to see and document including hooting, hunting, mating and rearing of
young, with photos and videos to illustrate these behaviors.
Academy 574
Tuesday, May 10, 7:30-9:00 pm
Free

Saint Louis Zoo Anheuser-Busch Theater, The Living World, 1 Government Drive, St. Louis, MO 63110
(Zoo North Entrance and North Parking Lot ONLY). Parking is free in the Zoo North Lot.
Be sure to check out additional winter and spring On Science Series offerings from The Academy of
Science – St. Louis and OASIS at www.academyofsciencestl.org! Or call 314-537-7889 for a listing of
upcoming On Science events!
Tours & Travel
The only thing better than exploring new places, is doing it with friends.
Behind the Scenes
Collection Tour
Presented in partnership with
the Saint Louis Science Center
Did you realize that the Saint
Louis Science Center has an
extensive collection of objects from paleontology and
technology to anthropology, archaeology and medicine?
See some hidden treasures – join us for this collections
tour! You can also get a glimpse into the life of collections
- who uses these collections, who borrows them and for
what purpose, what preservation problems they face, what
current projects are underway and why they exist. Tour
will be held at the Taylor Research Science Community
Center, 4900 Manchester, St. Louis, MO 63110.
Tour 541
Thursday Mar 31, 1:30-2:30
Fee: $12
Lunch at Sweetie Pie’s (at The Mangrove)
Restaurant owner and former background singer for Ike
& Tina Turner and others, Robbie Montgomery (best
known as Miss Robbie) was taught by her mother to cook
when she was just a girl. Serving made-from-scratch soul
food, the Sweetie Pie’s restaurants have become St. Louis
landmarks thanks to being featured on the television show,
“Welcome to Sweetie Pies.” It’s a must-visit destination
for anyone looking for delicious comfort food and great
service. Join us for a hearty lunch and lively conversation
with other OASIS members. Fee includes lunch, dessert,
beverage and gratuity. Restaurant is located at 4270 Manchester, 63110.
Lunch 548
Tuesday, Mar 15, 11:30
Fee: $22 (Generous servings - you’ll probably have leftovers to take home!)
Radio Arts Foundation Tour: How
Does Radio Work
Go behind the scenes of Classical
Music Radio! Take a private tour of the
Radio Arts Foundation radio station
and see the inner workings of Classical Music Radio. Talk
about how important Classical Music is to Saint Louis and
learn about the RAF’s mission to preserve and promote the
arts in Saint Louis. Park next door at 7733 Carondelet.
RAF 549
Monday, Apr 18, 11:00-12:00
Fee: $15
Quinette Cemetery Tour
Keith Rawlings, author, Executive Director Ywouth in
Action
Visit this historic cemetery and learn about the discovery,
documentation and preservation of Quinette Cemetery in
Kirkwood, the oldest of just five African-American slave
burial grounds in Missouri. Hear how Rawlings found
the site as a boy and his quest to save it. Rawlings is the
author of Gone But Not Forgotten: Quinette Cemetery, A
Slave Burial Ground. It was rescued from a developers
hands to become part of the Kirkwood park system. The
site is believed to be the
resting place of approximately 150 individuals,
and was offered as a
free burial site for those
of African-American
descent starting in 1866.
Quinette Cemetery is
located 12120 Old Big
Bend Blvd.
Tour 550
Fee: $12
Near North Riverfront Bus Tour
Doug Schneider, tour guide
Join us on a guided bus tour of St. Louis’ most isolated
neighborhood: The Near North Riverfront. Squeezed
between the Mississippi River and Interstate 70, you will
see a wide array of interesting and historic landmarks: The
first Underground Railroad historic site in Missouri, what
may one day rival the Promenade Plantee in Paris, where
the uranium was refined for the bomb dropped on Hiroshima, Bob Cassilly’s two-headed serpent fighting for its life,
the company that created “Bad Outlet,” the Pacific Gas &
Electric mascot, the former location of the largest Indian
mound in St. Louis, a retro chili parlor, an 1890’s spa rehabbed into the city’s first LEED building, where you can
buy custom show motorcycles with chrome galore, a flounder house, a structure built by Walt Whitman’s brother,
two prime drag racing streets, where Kier Dullea (2001: A
Space Odyssey) got his start in movies, the site of a 1943
gangland murder, the former home of spaghetti wrestling,
the unmarked building where your Fresh Express salads
are made, a street of corn, a steam table company that offers free yoga classes for its employees and
where classical guitar makers get their wood…whew!
Please wear sturdy, comfortable shoes; there will be 3
stops where we will get off the bus and walk. The tour
leaves from the parking lot BEHIND Shady Jack’s Saloon,
1432 North Broadway (participants will meet there and
board the bus.) Optional lunch (on your own) at Shady
Jack’s after the tour.
Tour 563
Fee: $20
Cahokia Mounds Bus Tour
Cahokia Mounds offers a World-Class Interpretive Center
with museum exhibit galleries, an orientation show theater,
museum shop and much more. Outdoors we’ll take a
guided tour of the grounds and view the 100 ft high Monks
Mound, the largest earthwork in North America. Lunch
afterwards at Eckert’s Country Restaurant. Tour will
depart from the Center of Clayton, 50 Gay Ave., 63105.
Fee includes transportation, tour/ museum fees, lunch and
gratuities.
Tour 564
Fee: $55
* Learn about the Mississipian people who built Cahokia.
See page 16.
NiNi Harris
The Morgan Ford Story
Near Tower Grove Park, this early road grew as a
little downtown of a 19th century mining settlement.
During the late 20th century, the commercial district
fell on hard times, but in recent years the commercial
district has found a new role at the core of its re-energized, historic, Grand-Oakhill neighborhood.
NiNi 567
Tuesday, May 10, 10:30
NiNi 568
Wednesday, May 11, 10:30
Fee: $25
Grand Dover Park
Developed in the 1920s, Grand-Dover Park was promoted as “The Subdivision Beautiful.” Bungalows,
flats and cottages line the streets of this South City
neighborhood.
NiNi 569
NiNi 570
Wednesday, May 25, 10:30
Fee: $25
Hiking & Biking
Welcome Back Hikers and Bikers!
Join OASIS and Crown Center staff as we kick-off the
spring season of walks. Light refreshments will be served
followed by a 1+ mile fun walk. This is a great way for
new members to meet others and learn more about staying
active outdoors with OASIS! Meet at Crown Center, 8350
Delcrest Drive, St. Louis 63124.
Hiking 501
Free
River’s Edge Park: Chesterfield, MO
Kathy Hanewinkel
Meet on the west end of the Taubman Prestige Outlet Mall
parking lot. Directions: Exit I-64/40 at Boone’s Crossing.
Take the North Outer Road east 1/8th mile to the parking
lot. It will be on the left. The trail is relatively flat with
crushed rock and mulch.
Hiking 502
Free
Columbia Bottoms
Donna Graef
Located at the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi
Rivers in Spanish Lake, MO, Columbia Bottom is a mosaic of natural areas including wetlands, forests, prairies
and croplands. Meet at the Visitors’ Center, 801 Strodtman
Road, St. Louis, MO 63138. Driving directions will be
included with confirmation. Optional lunch (on your own)
at a nearby Steak & Shake.
Hiking 503
Tuesday, Apr 5, 9:30
Free
Shaw Nature Reserve
Charlotte Lehmann
Shaw Nature Reserve, Highway 44 and 100, Gray Summit,
MO 63039. Meet at the Visitor’s Center and walk three
miles to see thousands of daffodils in bloom. Please note:
$3 admission fee may apply and will be handled directly
through the park.
Hiking 504
Free (see note above)
Lodge at DesPeres
Shirley Walz
Explore neighborhoods around the “LODGE”. Approx 3
miles of hilly sidewalks. Meet at the Lodge parking lot,
across from West County Shopping Center
Hiking 505
Free
Willmore Park
Pat Killian
We will start with a walk around the park and its two
lakes, then continue the walk in the St. Louis Hills neighborhood. Hike up to 3 miles on paved paths and sidewalks.
Park is located at Hampton and Jamieson. After entering
the park, continue 3/4 mile until road ends at North Lake
parking area. Meet at nearby pavilion.
Hiking 506
Free
Ikea & Cortex
M. Gerdelman
Cortex Innovation Community is a 200-acre technology
hub integrated into Central West End and Forest Park
neighborhoods. This will be an easy urban walk.
Meet at Ikea parking lot, 1 Ikea Way, St. Louis, MO 63112
(off S. Vandeventer between Market and Forest Park Ave.)
Please park in outer spaces. Optional lunch afterward at
Ikea Cafeteria.
Hiking 507
Free
Downtown Walk
Judy Novak
Meet at the Old Courthouse in the rotunda (inside.) We
will walk the Arch grounds and surrounding areas (including Laclede’s Landing.) Optional lunch (on your own) after
the hike.
Old Courthouse is located at 11 N. 4th Street, St. Louis,
63101.
Hiking 508
Free
The Green Center and Surrounding University City
Neighborhood
Ann Greenstein
Meet at the Green Center, 8025 Blackberry Avenue - adjoining Kaufman Park. We will be able to tour this very
interesting environmental education center and walk the
neighborhood around it. Some gentle hills.
Hiking 509
Free
Little Creve Coeur Lake
Katie Wodell
This is a mitigation area, which means there is no development there. The paths are gravel or mowed grass. We
will hike about three miles with a shorter option available.
Directions: Take Olive St. Road to Creve Coeur Mill Road
(West of I-270.) Turn north on Creve Coeur Mill Rd to
Waterworks Rd and turn left. Go about 2 blocks to River
Valley Road. Go half a mile and turn right into the parking
lot. Please note there is no restroom available.
Hiking 510
Free
Grant’s Trail Bike Ride
Brenda Tripp
The Ulysses S. Grant Trail (Grant’s Trail) is a “rails to
trails” bike trail stretching through south and southwest
St. Louis County. A former railroad right of way, this is a
paved trail with a few small rolling hills; approximately 16
miles roundtrip. Lunch (on your own) at the Sappington
Barn Restaurant along the trail. Directions included with
confirmation.
Biking 513
Friday, Apr 29, 9:30
Free
Great River Road Bike Ride
Trey Cooper
Enjoy the refreshing spring weather on this flat, scenic
ride! Meet on the trail, 2.6 mi N of the Alton grain elevators on Illinois Highway 100 (The Great River Road).
Look for the large bluffs surrounding the small park. The
ride will go to Elsa where there are public rest rooms as
well as the Elsa General Store and then return. GPS coordinates: 38º54.912’ N, 90º13.635’ W.
Biking 514
Friday, May 13, 10:00 am start
Free
End of Season Celebration!
Please join OASIS and Crown Center staff for light
refreshments, a brief recap of the year and highlights for
Spring 2017. This will be followed by a one-mile fun walk
(weather permitting). Meet at Crown Center, 8350 Delcrest
Drive, St. Louis 63124.
Hiking 515
Free
Forest Park to University City Bike Ride
Parks Smith
Meet at the parking lot across from the Visitor Center in
Forest Park and ride to University City via the Centennial
Greenway and return. The ride will continue around the
park and end with lunch (on your own) at The Boat House.
Biking 516
Monday, Apr 18, 9:30
Free
Shrewsbury to Jefferson Barracks Bike Ride
Parks Smith
Bike the River Des Peres Greenway to Jefferson Barracks,
one of the National Cemetery Administrations oldest interment sites, which has served as a burial place for soldiers
from all wars. Meet at the Shrewsbury Metro parking lot
in the very back of the parking area.
Biking 517
Friday, May 13, 9:30
Free
The OASIS Walking, Biking &
Hiking programs are funded
in part by Great Rivers
Greenway.
Wellness
Matter of Balance
worry, take action! Learn factors that can lead to a fall
keep. Light refreshments are provided. To register for this
class, please call 314.862.4859.
Jewish Community Center 562
2 Millstone Campus Drive
Wednesdays, Apr 6-May 25, 10:00-12:00
Urban Line Dancing Extravaganza
Janean Morris
Exercise in disguise! Learn fun, easy dance routines to
rhythm and blues, hip hop and pop music.
Clayton OASIS 154
Fee: $10
Line Dancing
Cathy Johnson, Certified Silver Sneakers Instructor
Come learn fun dances that don’t require a partner. Learn
the Electric Slide, the Hustle, Cupid Shuffle and many
more. No experience neccesary. Wear comfortable shoes.
Crown Center 552
Monday, Mar 14-Apr 18, 1:00-2:00
The Conversation Project: Choosing Better Endings
For Your Life
Mary Fox, MD, Chief Medical Officer,
Visiting Nurse Association of Greater St. Louis
Everyone has a story. About losing someone close. About
not talking about wishes until it was too late. When it
comes to end-of-life care, one conversation can make all
the difference. It’s time to transform our culture so we
shift from not talking about dying to talking about it. It’s
time to share the way we want to live at the end of our
lives. It’s also time to communicate about the kind of care
we want and don’t want for ourselves. The Conversation
Project is a national program dedicated to helping people
talk about their wishes for end-of-life care.
Clayton OASIS 566
Tuesday, Apr 12, 6:00-8:00 pm
Fee: $10
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Dementia and Memory Loss
Angela Keeve, LMSW, LNHA, Director of Resident WellBeing & Social Services Parc Provence
Do you ever wonder if you or your loved one’s forgetfulness is a normal part of aging or something needed to be
examined by a professional? Come learn about common
myths about memory loss, how to identify it in yourself
or a loved one, and what you can do to maintain a healthy
brain as you age.
Clayton OASIS 155
Tuesday, Feb 23, 1:00-3:00
Fee: $5
Are you looking for a new adventure this SPRING?
Volunteer at OASIS!
It doesn’t matter if you are new to OASIS or you are a long-time volunteer
looking for a new opportunity—we will find a way to use your time and talents!
Class Coordinators:
Available positions include:
Jump into the heart of the organization where
classes, lectures and other activities take place.
OASIS centers and offsite locations need
professional, friendly volunteers to help with
class activities. Duties include introducing
the speaker, making general announcements,
welcoming participants, taking attendance,
assisting with AV needs, making coffee and
providing a helping hand to staff and instructors
as needed. As a Class Coordinator, you will
be able to enjoy some special programming
free of charge. Classes occur at our centers in
Clayton, Kirkwood and our newest location in
Chesterfield, as well as at offsite locations
such as local colleges, art museums, libraries
and more.
• Social media/Facebook Fanatic: Help
spread the word about OASIS via social
networking
Capacity Builders:
Put your professional skills and experience
to good use helping St. Louis OASIS increase
our capacity to serve.
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dministration Support: Answering phones
and welcoming visitors at the Clayton office
• Database Support: Entering information
into the database
•M
ailing Specialist: Assist with compiling
large-scale volunteer mailings
• Special project: Assist with other projects
as needed.
OASIS
Volunte
er
If you are interested in serving in one of these
volunteer roles or have additional questions, please contact
Elizabeth Pawloski [email protected] or 314-862-2933 ext. 251
OASIS Medicare Counselors
assist people in four BJC
hospital locations all year round
in the St. Louis Metro area!
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Alton Memorial Hospital
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital
Christian Hospital
Are you new to Medicare?
Or about to become eligible?
We can help with your questions.
• When am I eligible for Medicare and how do I get
enrolled?
• What are the penalties and risks if I don’t enroll?
• What specific benefits can I get and when?
• How much Medicare pays for each service and how
much do I pay?
Did you know?
• There are two main ways to get Medicare.
• With Original Medicare, you may pay a share of the
cost.
• Medicare supplement insurance helps with some
out-of-pocket costs.
• Prescription drug coverage may help limit drug
costs.
• Coverage choices vary by plan type and state.
• How do I use my Medicare?
• Your initial enrollment in Medicare is time sensitive.
• How do I pay my premiums?
• Your health care needs may change over time.
• What is Open Enrollment and what
can I change in my Medicare?
• In some cases you may be able to enroll in or switch
plans at times besides when you are first eligible or
Medicare Open Enrollment.
• Medicare can work with other health insurance.
• You may qualify for financial help.
OASIS offers free and confidential help with Medicare questions. Free, unbiased counseling is provided by
knowledgeable, state-certified volunteer insurance counselors and is a good option for individuals with first-time
Medicare enrollment, claims assistance and plan changes.
To get help over the phone, call (800) 390-3330 (Missouri CLAIM) or (618) 463-7182 (Illinois).
To schedule a one-on-one appointment, call (314) 362-7587 (Missouri) or (800) 392-0936 (Illinois).
The Affordable Care Act made many improvements to Medicare. If you have Original Medicare, you can
get a free yearly “Wellness” visit and many other covered preventive services.
You can find lots of valuable information about what Medicare covers, plan comparison tools and how
to sign up at http://www.medicare.gov or call 1-800-633-4227.
Exercise
Y – Aerobic/cardiovascular exercise – Balance Training FITNESS CLASSES AT THE
CENTER OF CLAYTON:
Building Bones: Mixed Level Y
Melissa Silvers, Certified Fitness Instructor
Strengthen muscles and increase bone density with a mix
of aerobics and strength training. Great for those with
osteoporosis and a variety of fitness levels.
Clayton OASIS 101
Tuesday/Thursday, Feb 2-Mar 17, 10:30-11:30
Clayton OASIS 102
Tuesday/Thursday, Mar 22-May 5, 10:30-11:30
Building Bones: Level 2 Y
Karin Harifelder, Certified Personal Trainer
Prevent osteoporosis in this total body workout using
weights and a variety of fitness equipment. Increase
strength, balance and agility to prevent falls.
Clayton OASIS 103
Clayton OASIS 104
Get fit and stay fit in 2016 with OASIS!
– Strenth Training
Step, Strengthen and Stretch Y
Beverly Hayes, Certified Exercise Instructor
Low-impact aerobics, strength training, flexibility and
balance exercises - a total body workout! Ability to move
freestanding without use of a chair is necessary.
Clayton OASIS 106
Clayton OASIS 107
Clayton OASIS 108
Friday, Jan 29-Mar 18, 10:30-11:30
Clayton OASIS 109
Friday, Apr 1-May 13, 10:30-11:30
Gentle Chair Yoga
Cindy Fernandez, Certified Yoga/Fitness Instructor
Gentle yoga postures designed for ages 50+, to relieve pain
and improve balance. Perfect for beginners and those who
would prefer not to sit on the floor.
Clayton OASIS 110
Thursday, Jan 28-Mar l0, 1:30-2:30
Clayton OASIS 111
Thursday, Mar 17-Apr 28, 1:30-2:30
Fee:$46; Sessions: 7
Relax and Renew Yoga
Cindy Fernandez, Certified Yoga/Fitness Instructor
Classic Yoga poses will leave you strong, flexible and relaxed. Breathe deep, unwind and focus on increasing your
strength, balance and flexibility while feeling the stress
melt away.
Clayton OASIS 112
Friday, Jan 8-Feb 19, 9:00-10:00
Clayton OASIS 198
Friday, Feb 26-Apr 8, 9:00-10:00
Fee $40; Sessions: 6 *No class March 25, 2016.
Clayton OASIS 151
Friday, Apr 15-May 27, 9:00-10:00
Pilates 50+ Level 1
Pilates 50+ Level 2
FITNESS CLASSES AT Kirkwood
Community Center:
Back By Popular Demand!
Barre Fitness on Wednesday’s
Heather Needleman, Certified Pilates Instructor
Strengthen and tone core muscles, increase flexibility and
improve posture with this class taught by an adult 50+.
Participants should be able to do floor exercise and supply
their own mat.
Clayton OASIS 113
Wednesday, Jan 27-Mar 2, 1:15-2:15
Clayton OASIS 114
Wednesday, Mar 16-Apr 20, 1:15-2:15
Fee:$40; Sessions: 6
New Zumba Gold class at introductory price!
Zumba Gold is here! Y
Penny Moskus, Certified Zumba Gold Instructor
Start 2016 off right movin’ and groovin’ to great music
while getting a great workout! Easy-to-follow Zumba®
choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and
coordination. Come ready to sweat and prepared to leave
empowered and feeling strong.
Kirkwood OASIS 307
Wednesday, Jan 27-Feb 17, 12:00-1:00
Kirkwood OASIS 315
Participants should be able to do floor exercise and supply
their own mat.
Clayton OASIS 115
Wednesday, Jan 27-Mar 2, 2:30-3:30
Clayton OASIS 116
Kirkwood OASIS 312
Kirkwood OASIS 314
Wednesday, Mar 30-May 25, 11:00-12:00
Barre Fitness Class
Cindy Fernandez, Certified Pilates Instructor
This energetic core conditioning class uses the ballet barre
to increase strength, balance and flexibility. Participants
will need to bring a mat and weights. Class is tailored to
all fitness levels.
Kirkwood OASIS 305
Friday, Feb 5-Mar 18, 11:00-12:00
Kirkwood OASIS 306
Friday, Mar 25-May 27, 11:00-12:00
Fee $58; Sessions: 9 * No class March 25.
Pilates 50+
Participants should be able to do floor exercises and supply
their own mat.
Kirkwood OASIS 301
Tuesday, Jan 26-Mar 1, 10:00-11:00
Kirkwood OASIS 302
Tuesday, Mar 8-Apr 12, 10:00-11:00
Kirkwood OASIS 311
Tuesday, Apr 19-May 24, 10:00-11:00
CLASSES AT OFFSITE LOCATIONS
Get Fit in 2016!
Better Balance Y
New Gentle Chair Yoga Class and Line
Dancing at Crown Center for Senior Living
– Introductory Price!
The mind, senses and body will be progressively challenged to maintain and improve your balance, strength and
flexibility.
Crown Center 543
Tuesday/Thursday, Jan 26-Mar 17, 10:30-11:30
Fee: $60; Sessions: 15, No class March 15, 2016.
Crown Center 544
Tuesday/Thursday, Mar 22– May 12, 10:30-11:30
Better Balance Y
Irene Lyons, BJC WellAware Instructor
The mind, senses and body will be progressively challenged to maintain and improve your balance, strength and
flexibility.
BJC WellAware Center 545
Monday/Wednesday, Feb 1-Mar 9, 9:00-10:00
Monday/Wednesday, May 2-Jun 8, 9:00-10:00
Gentle Chair Yoga
Gentle yoga postures designed for ages 50+, to relieve pain
and improve balance. Perfect for beginners and those who
would prefer not to sit on the floor.
Crown Center 551
Monday, Jan 25 – Feb 29, 1:00-2:00
Fee $30.00; Sessions: 6
Line Dancing
Come learn fun dances that don’t require a partner. Learn
the Electric Slide, the Hustle, Cupid Shuffle and many
more. No experience neccesary. Wear comfortable shoes.
Crown Center 552
Monday, Mar 14-Apr 18, 1:00-2:00
Better Balance Y
The mind, senses and body will be
progressively challenged to maintain
and improve your balance, strength and
flexibility.
Kirkwood OASIS 309
Monday, Jan 18-Feb 29, 10:00-11:00
Kirkwood OASIS 310
Monday, Mar 7-Apr 18, 10:00-11:00
Kirkwood OASIS 351
Monday, Apr 25-May 23, 10:00-11:00
The City of Clayton, OASIS and BJC HealthCare present a
menu of ways to make your fall healthier and more active.
Make a splash with one of these classes at the Center of Clayton.
Water Aerobics
Each class includes a warm-up, a fast-paced shallowwater aerobic workout designed to increase cardiovascular
performance and build endurance, and warm-down session
for stretching at the end of class. It’s twice the workout on
land in half the time!
Location: Competition Pool
Tuesday, Jan 5-Feb. 23, 7:15-8:15
Saturday, Jan 9- Feb 27, 8:00-9:00
Tuesday, Jan 5-Feb 23, 9:15-10:15
Thursday, Jan 7-Feb 25, 7:15-8:15
Tuesday, Mar 1-Apr 19, 7:15-8:15
Saturday, Mar 5-Apr 23, 8:00-9:00
Tuesday, Mar 1-Apr 19, 9:15-10:15
Fee: Member,$8; Resident, $34; Non-Resident, $38
Water Works!
Give special attention to muscles and joints affected by
arthritis, multiple sclerosis, osteoporosis and fibromyalgia
in this no/low-impact movement class. The instructor is
certified through the Arthritis Foundation and the Multiple
Sclerosis Society. Please check with your physician
regarding any form of exercise.
Location: Leisure Pool
Tuesday, Jan 5-Feb 23, 10:30-11:15
Tuesday, Mar 1-Apr 19, 10:30-11:15
Fee: Member,$8; Resident, $34; Non-Resident, $38.00
To register, call 314.290.8500
Senior Water Exercise
Improve overall balance, muscle strength, cardiovascular
efficiency, and endurance in this moderately-paced warmwater aerobic workout. Participants with advanced fitness
goals may use this class as a preparation course for the
Water Aerobics or Shallow/Deep Water Exercise Combo
class.
Location: Leisure Pool Lap Lane #10
Monday, Jan 4-Feb 22, 10:30-11:30
Wednesday, Jan 6-Feb 24, 10:30-11:30
Friday, Jan 8-Feb 26, 10:30-11:30
Monday, Feb 29-Apr 18, 10:30-11:30
Friday, Mar 4-Apr 22, 10:30-11:30
Fee: Member,$8; Resident, $34.00; Non-Resident, $38
Center
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Note: All programs on this page are managed by
The Center of Clayton. OASIS members receive the
“resident” rate for programs. Call for details.
Hospitals
Cholesterol and Blood Pressure Screenings
Welcome to Medicare
Certified Illinois SHIP Medicare Counselors
New from OASIS! “Welcome to Medicare” focuses on
topics important to people who will soon be eligible to
enroll in Medicare for the first time. Presented in a straight
forward manner, participants will receive an overview of
Medicare Parts A & B, the Prescription Drug Plan (part
D), Advantage Plans and Supplemental Plans (Medigap).
Additional topics include free Medicare Preventive and
Wellness Services, and Medicare financial assistance
programs such as the Medicare Savings Program and the
Low Income Subsidy (Extra Help). Learn about the SHIP
(Illinois) insurance counseling program and information
on how to access their services. Handouts will be available
and questions are encouraged. This program is not connected with any private insurance organization. Space is
limited. To register for this free class, call 800.392.0936.
Cafeteria Meeting Rooms A & B
Free
Living A Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions
Set healthy goals. Make action plans. Manage pain.
Embrace nutrition and exercise. Understand medication.
Increase your confidence in managing your own health.
Developed by Stanford University’s Patient Education Research Center, this self-management course is for those
with such chronic conditions as heart disease, arthritis,
diabetes, asthma, bronchitis, emphysema or others. Class
includes a book and relaxation CD to keep. Light refreshments. To register for this class, please call 800.392.0936.
Alton Memorial Hospital, Diabetes Education Center
Tuesday, Apr 26-May 31, 2:00-4:30
AMH Connector Lobby
Wednesday, March 2, Apr 6, May 4; 9:00-12:00
Cholesterol, HDL, glucose - $10.00
No registration required.
AARP Smart Driver Course
Shirley Wheatley, certified AARP instructor
This training class will help you tune up your driving
skills, update your knowledge of the rules of the road,
learn about normal age-related physical changes and ways
to adjust for these changes and reduce traffic violations,
crashes and chances for injuries. This class is designed for
the older driver but is open to all ages. Some insurance
companies also offer a discount to participants! Space is
limited. Call 1.800.392.0936 to register.
Cafeteria Meeting Rooms A & B
Tuesday and Wednesday, Apr 12-13, 12:30-4:30
Fee: $15 AARP member; $20 non-member (payable to
AARP) the day of training.
Diabetes Support Group
Call 618.463.7526 for more information.
Alton Memorial Hospital, Olin Wing ground floor,
Room G-252
Third Thursday, 1:00-2:00
Free
Alton Memorial Hospital 18th Heart-Stroke Fair
Join Alton Memorial Hospital for their 18th annual HeartStroke Fair. Please call 800.392.0936 to register for this
free program.
Saturday, Feb 6, 9:00- 12:00
Free
Look Good, Feel Better
American Cancer Society presents wig and makeup tips
for women with cancer. You MUST pre-register to receive
a makeup kit. Call 618-433-7979 to register for this free
program.
Alton Memorial Hospital, Cafeteria Meeting Room A
Monday, Mar 21; 1:00-3:00
Free
Myth–Interpretations about Sugar and its Role in
the Prevention and Treatment of Diabetes
To register for any classes on this page,
please call 636.928.WELL(9355).
Osteoporosis – Do’s and Don’ts of Everyday
Movement
If you have osteoporosis or osteopenia did you know some
of the movements you do could cause a fracture? In this
class, taught by a physical therapist, learn how osteoporosis fractures happen and how to avoid them with some
simple modifications to your everyday movements. Learn
how to use your joints wisely and protect your bones and
joints from unnecessary injuries. Space is limited. Please
call 636-928-WELL (9355) to register for this free program.
Spencer Road Library
Tuesday, Feb 23, 10-12:00
Free
Matter of Balance
worry – take action! Learn factors that can lead to a fall
keep. Light refreshments are provided. To register for this
class, please call 636-928-WELL (9355) to register for this
program.
Tuesday, Mar 15-May 3, 1:00-3:00
Janet Staicoff, Registered Dietitian, BJC Home Care
Services
Sugar, sugar, honey, honey…. This class will address the
many myths about sugar as it relates to diabetes. Learn
how to count carbs and how this can be helpful in preventing diabetes. Also get the real deal on the many types of
sugar and artificial sweeteners and how they can affect
your health. Please call 636-928-WELL (9355) to register
for this free program.
Middendorf-Kredell Library
Tuesday, Apr 19, 1:00-3:00
Free
Better Choices, Better Health-Diabetes®
Living with diabetes can present many challenges, such
as knowing how and when to eat, living your life so you
can avoid complications, and getting the support you want
from family and friends. A Better Choices, Better HealthDiabetes® workshop, developed and tested at Stanford
University, can help you manage these concerns. You
may be eligible to participate in an enhanced version of
this workshop that can include a professional assessment
to ensure you meet the health goals that are important
to you. Light refreshments included. Please call 636.928.
WELL(9355) to register.
Tuesday, May 10-Jun 28, 1:00-3:30
Fee: $15 Sessions: 8
For a complete list of Barnes Jewish
St. Peters Programs, please visit
www.bjsph.org/classes-and-events
To register for any class on this page,
please call 314.747.WELL (9355) or
1.877.747.WELL(9355).
OASIS Peer Led Discussion Groups
Laugh, reminisce and learn with OASIS during this
discussion group program. Enjoy fellowship and
conversation on a variety of topics while making new
friends or reconnecting with old ones. Attend one or attend
every month. Light refreshments provided. Dates and
topics listed below. To register, call 314.747.WELL (9355)
or 1.877.747.WELL (9355).
Village North Retirement Community
11160 Village North Drive
Thursday, Jan 21, 1:30-2:30 “Hopes and Dreams for the
New Year”
Thursday, Feb 18, 1:30-2:30 “Advocacy: You Can Make a
Difference”
Thursday, Mar 17, 1:30-2:30 “I’m Over 50, is Exercise Still
Important?”
Free
can avoid complications and getting the support you want
University, can help you manage these concerns. You may
be eligible to participate in an enhanced version of this
workshop that can include a professional assessment to
ensure you meet the health goals that are important to you.
Light refreshments included. To register for this class you
must call 314.747.WELL(9355)
Northwest HealthCare Entrance A
Lower Level Community Rooms
Monday, Feb 22-Apr 11; 1:00-3:30
Elle Evans, AARP certified instructor
This four-hour training will help you tune up your driving
skills, update your knowledge of the rules of the road,
crashes and chances for injuries. Some insurance
companies also offer a discount to participants! Space is
limited. To register, call 314.747.WELL (9355) or 1.877.747.
WELL(9355).
Northwest Health Care Entrance A
Thursday, Mar 31, 12:00-4:00
Fee: $15 for AARP Members; $20 for non-AARP
members, and payable to AARP the day of training.
Movement – Plus, Exercises to Avoid to Protect
Your Spine
If you have osteoporosis or osteopenia did you know
some of the movements you do could cause a fracture?
In this class, taught by a physical therapist, learn how
osteoporosis fractures happen and how to avoid them with
some simple modifications to your everyday movements.
Learn how to use your joints wisely and protect your bones
and joints from unnecessary injuries. To register, call
314.747.WELL (9355) or 1.877.747.WELL(9355).
Northwest Healthcare Entrance A
Wednesday, Feb 17, 1:00 – 3:00
Free
2016 Christian Hospital Heart Fair
Please call 314.747.WELL(9355) to register.
11133 Dunn Rd.
Christian Hospital Detrick Building
Saturday, Feb 27; 9:00-12:00
For a complete list of Christian Hospital programs, please visit www.christianhospital.org.
Fit for Function, Preventing Age – Related
Muscle Loss
To register for any class on this page,
please call 314.996.LIFE(5433).
Standing Tall – Tips for Improving Your Posture
Did you know poor posture can be a cause of pain, can lead
to organ problems and can make you look older? Learn
from a physical therapist how to check your own posture
along with techniques to instantly improve your posture.
You will also learn important posture exercises and about
devices you can use to make you stand tall. Space is limited. Please call 314.996.LIFE (5433) to register.
Kirkwood Community Center
Wednesday, Jan 27, 1:00-3:00
Free
Dennison Staub, AARP certified instructor
This four-hour training will help you tune up your driving skills, update your knowledge of the rules of the road,
crashes and chances for injuries. Some insurance companies also offer a discount to participants! Space is limited.
Town and Country Municipal Center
1011 Municipal Center Drive
Tuesday, Feb 23, 9:00-1:00
Fee: $15 for AARP Members; $20 for non-AARP
members and payable to AARP the day of training.
Missouri Baptist Heart of the Family Health Fair
Saturday, Feb 6, 9:00-1:00
Please call 314.996.LIFE to register
Free
For a complete list of Missouri Baptist
classes, please visit MissouriBaptist.org
Sara Paige, Occupational Therapist BJC HomeCare
Services
Learn about new research proving basic strength training can reverse age-related muscle loss. Experience this
screening and presentation to learn what it means to be
functionally fit and whether or not you pass the test based
on national norms. This program and screening is specifically designed for those ages 60 and older. Space is
limited. Please call 314.996.LIFE (5433) to register.
Missouri Baptist Outpatient Center, Sunset Hills
3844 S. Lindbergh
Free
can avoid complications, and getting the support you want
University, can help you manage these concerns. You
may be eligible to participate in an enhanced version of
this workshop that can include a professional assessment
to ensure you meet the health goals that are important to
you. Light refreshments included. Please call 314.996.LIFE
(5433) to register.
Missouri Baptist Outpatient Center, Sunset Hills
3844 South Lindbergh
Wednesday, Feb 17-Apr 13, 1:00-3:30
*(No class Wednesday, March 30, 2016)
Movement – Plus, Exercises to Avoid to Protect
Your Spine
If you have osteoporosis or osteopenia did you know some
of the movements you do could cause a fracture? Learn
how osteoporosis fractures happen and how to avoid them
with some simple modifications to your everyday movements. Space is limited. Please call 314.996.LIFE (5433) to
register.
Longview Farm Park
Wednesday, April 20; 1:00-3:00
Free
OASIS Mail-In Registration Form
To register for programs, complete this form and mail, or deliver it with your payment to:
OASIS, Programming
50 Gay Ave.
Clayton, MO 63105
Register online at www.oasisnet.org/STL!
Please print
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gift to OASIS
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Per Trimester
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Waiver of Liability
I release and discharge OASIS and all other sponsors, supporters and all agents and persons acting for and on behalf of
such entities from all claims or damages, demands or actions whatsoever in any manner related to or growing out of my
participation in programs sponsored by OASIS, including but not limited to: educational, cultural, volunteer, physical
fitness related programs and travel in any form. I attest and verify that I have full knowledge of the risk involved in
physical fitness activities and that I have obtained approval from my physician to participate in same. I understand that
the OASIS mailing list may be used by OASIS sponsors for educational mailings. I understand that participants in OASIS
programs are expected to conduct themselves in a courteous manner, respecting the rights of all other participants,
volunteers and staff. I give permission for The OASIS Institute to photograph or videotape me and to use my name,
and image in OASIS materials and publicity. I authorize the use of my name and image in publications produced by
The OASIS Institute’s partners and by the media. I agree to be photographed or videotaped by the media for general
publication.
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Registration Information
Fees
Questions
Cancellation
Registration
There is an $8 non-refundable, one-time per person, per
trimester administrative processing fee and a fee for some
courses. Fees are due at the time of registration.
Classes may be canceled due to inclement weather or if the
minimum number of class participants is not met. Please
register early for classes to prevent cancellations. In the
event of a cancellation, you will be notified approximately
one week prior to the scheduled class.
Inclement Weather
A recording will be left at the Clayton OASIS
office providing information about class cancellations and
reschedules. Call 314.862.4859 ext. 24 for weather and
class updates. Updates also will be posted at www.oasisnet.org/STL and Facebook
If you have questions regarding registration or need
additional class information, please contact OASIS
Registration at 314.862.4859 ext. 24.
You can register for classes by calling 314.862.4859 ext. 24,
by mail or online at www.oasisnet.org/STL.
Refund Policy
Fees are non-refundable unless OASIS cancels the
program, there is a medical reason or a call to jury duty.
Eligible requests must be made within 24 hours prior to
the start of program, unless otherwise noted.
Locations
See a list of OASIS class locations on page 49.
New Participant Information
To join OASIS, please complete this form and
return it to an OASIS center. You also can join
OASIS online at www.oasisnet.org. Members
receive the OASIS catalog three times a year.
Membership is free.
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Please return this form to:
OASIS Programming
50 Gay Ave.
Clayton, MO 63105
OASIS In The Community
OASIS is proud of our partnerships with the following:
Center
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OF GREATER ST. LOUIS
OASIS Community Locations
1 Memorial Drive
Alton, IL 62002
Art Unleashed
Woodchase Shopping Plaza
13379 Olive Blvd.
Chesterfield, MO 63017
Breeze Park
600 Breeze Park Drive
St. Charles, MO 63304-9142
Central Reform Congregation
5020 Waterman Blvd.
St Louis, MO 63108
Chesterfield Friendship Village
15201 Olive Blvd, Chesterfield, MO
63017 Chesterfield OASIS
Thomas F. Eagleton United States
Courthouse
111 South 10th Street
St. Louis, MO 63102
EarthDance Farm
233 S. Dade Ave.
Ferguson, MO 63135
Jefferson National Expansion
Memorial The Old Courthouse
11 N. Fourth Street
St. Louis, MO 63102
Kathryn Linnemann Branch Library
2323 Elm Street
St. Charles, MO 63103
Northwest HealthCare
1225 Graham Road
Florissant, Missouri 63031
O’Fallon OASIS - Senior Center
(Lower Level)
106 North Main Street
O’Fallon, MO 63366
Old Courthouse
11 N. 4th Street
St. Louis MO 63101
The Old Stone Church
14699 Conway Rd (Old White Rd)
Chesterfield, MO, 63017
Saint Louis University Museum of Art.
Kirkwood OASIS
Kirkwood Community Center
111 S. Geyer
Kirkwood, MO 63122
3663 Lindell Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63108
(On the campus of Saint Louis
University)
Lake St. Charles
45 Honey Locust Lane
St. Charles, MO 63303
Sheldon Concert Hall
3648 Washington Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63108
Clayton OASIS
50 Gay Ave.
2nd Floor
Clayton, MO 63105
Longview Farm
13525 Clayton Road
Town and Country, MO 63141
427 Spencer Road
St Peters, MO 63376
Contemporary Art Museum
3750 Washington Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63108
2750 Hwy. K
O’Fallon, MO 63368
Stages St. Louis
The Robert G. Reim Theatre
Kirkwood Civic Center
111 S. Geyer Rd.
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Crestview Senior Living
8660 Grant Road
Crestwood, MO 63123
Missouri History Museum
5700 Lindell Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63112-0040
The Gladys and Henry Crown Center
for Senior Living
8350 Delcrest Drive
St. Louis, MO 63124
Missouri Baptist Hospital
3015 N Ballas Road
St Louis, MO 63131
Chesterfield OASIS
Chesterfield City Hall
690 Chesterfield Parkway West
Chesterfield, MO 63017
Eden Seminary
475 E Lockwood Ave
St. Louis, MO 63119
Town and Country Municipal Center
1011 Municipal Center Drive
St Louis, MO 63131
(BJC) WellAware Center
600 S. Taylor, #110
St. Louis, MO 63110
Missouri Baptist Outpatient Center
3844 South Lindbergh
St Louis, MO 63128
Tribute Gifts
e are grateful to those who have marked a significant life occasion by making a
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tribute donation. Tributes listed cover July 17, 2015 through November 17, 2015.
In Memory of JoAnn Arnold
In Memory of Katherine L. O’Grady
Aukse E. Bankaitis
Amy H. Burdge
Kristin Lappin
Julie Rivinus
Jody and Rick Poland
John P. Cove
In Memory of Oscar Epstein
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Cohen
In Honor of Maria Gholson’s Birthday
Douglas and Bonita Dillard
In Memory of Kathryn B. Hewitt*
Chillicothe Metal Co., Inc.
Mary and Tom Hodson
Loretta M. Rusch
James and Claudia Sizelove
Jim and Annelies Sizelove
Ron Wallace
Teri-Ann Wallace
In Honor of Marylen Mann
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Arkin
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene White Spilker
In Memory of Dr. Leonard Rosen
Martha and David Aronson
Evelyn B. Goldberg
Mr. and Mrs. Arnold S. Jacobson
Mrs. Nancy Kalishman
Sally Kaplan
Madge and Amos Kedmay
Shelby Kopp and Suzanne Mosher-Kopp
Audrey Rothbarth
Deanna Schneider
Mary E. and Kenneth Shapiro
Manuel and Beatrice Sherberg
Sylvia Weissman
Mr. and Mrs. Albert B. Weltman
Miriam Wilhelm and Eric Friedman
In Memory of Richard Rosenthal
In Honor of Gary & Janice Sherman
Phyllis and Steve Smith
In Memory of Evelyn Newman
Marylen Mann and Franklin Jacobs
* Designated to the OASIS Tutoring Fund
Index
Clayton OASIS
Art as Social Activism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
What you never knew about the Pulitzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
The Top 10 Painting of All Time: and a Few More . . . . . 5
Two African-American Painters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Masters of the Renaissance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Why is That Art? Appreciating Contemp. Sculpture . . . . 5
Card Making . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
What You Never Knew about Shakespeare . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Opera Man . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Blues Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Irene Dunn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Meet the Author: Ethnic St. Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Meet the Author, Set: A Love Story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Contemporary Short Stories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Creative Writing Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Short Stories: African-American Writers . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
The White House Vice Presidency: Mondale to Biden . 13
Talented Tenth Women: Black Feminist Thought . . . . . 14
The Mystique of Route 66 in Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Mary Meacham Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Assessing President Jackson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
The Funny History of American Comedy . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Two Thomas Hart Bentons: Senator and Painter . . . . . . 15
Cahokia Then and Now . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Naturalizations/Citizenships based old court records . . 16
The National Park Service Celebrates 100 Years . . . . . . 1 6
Jordan & Iraq . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Syria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Syrians & the Worldwide Refugee Crisis . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Syrian History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Philosophical Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Men’s Roundtable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Women’s Roundtable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Android Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Windows 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Building Bones: Mixed Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Building Bones: Power Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Step Strengthen and Stretch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Gentle Chair Yoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Relax and Renew Yoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Pilates 50+ Level 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Pilates 50+ Level 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Chesterfield /West County
Art Tour of Chesterfield City Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Water Color Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Pastel Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Doodling Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Press Platters – Pottery Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Pottery Wheel Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Film Discussion: Jewish Stories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Costumes by Edith Head: Part 29
Clark Gable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Irene Dunn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Fred Astaire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Judy Garland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Chesterfield History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Lewis & Clark Exploration and Louisiana Purchase . . . 15
The Funny History of American Comedy . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Two Thomas Hart Bentons: Senator and Painter . . . . . . 15
Mark Twain: His Wit, His Words, His Life . . . . . . . . . . 15
Medical Quackery and Famous Frauds . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Cahokia Then and Now . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Treasure or Trash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Decluttering, Downsizing and Housing Options . . . . . . 1 9
Great Decisions: Foreign Policy Association . . . . . . . . . 20
Chesterfield Men’s Round Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
iPhone Essentials iOS 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
iPad iOS8 (Basic course for newer IPAD users) . . . . . . . 24
Matter of Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Crestview OASIS
Crestview OASIS Book Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Windows 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Skype . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Safety and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Digital Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Fantastic Photos with Picasa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Going Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Exploring the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
IOS 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Crown Center
Elvis Presley Party . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Intermediate/Advanced Concert Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Small Wind Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Swing Ensemble for Pitched Percussion . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Cooking Class with Kathryn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Better Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Gentle Chair Yoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Line Dancing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Kirkwood OASIS
Clark Gable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Fred Astaire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Judy Garland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Folk Song Sing –A-Long . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
The American Revolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Medicare Update 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Fall Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Free From Falls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Fit For Function: Preventing Muscle Loss . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Better Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23,39
Pilates 50+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 8
Barre Fitness Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 8
New Zumba Gold Class at intro price. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
O’Fallon OASIS
Watercolor Painting: Florals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
St. Charles County
Free From Falls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
St. Louis City
Kota: Digital Expressions of African Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Breakfast at the Contemporary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Annual Spring Concert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Ben Nordstrom: Isn’t it Romantic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1
Wack-a-Doo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Tim Schall: The Gaslight Generation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Postcards of St. Louis: WWI-Mid-Century . . . . . . . . . . 14
The Tornado of 1896 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 4
Human Trafficking Crimes in the United States . . . . . . 21
Topics in Immigration Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Africa by the Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Better Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Webster Groves/Eden Seminary
Religion, Business and the Common Good . . . . . . . . 4,19
Faith and Ferguson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,20
Religion and the First Amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Leadership Secrets for Kings and Queens . . . . . . . . . 4,19
Tennessee Williams: America’s Shakespeare . . . . . . . . . . 4
Religions as Maps of Reality: making sense . . . . . . . 4,20
Meet the Author: Faith and Ferguson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Tennessee Williams: America’s Shakespeare . . . . . . . . . 12
Creative Writing Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Religion and the First Amendment: Healthy Tension . . . 19
North & West St. Louis County
Hiking/Biking
Welcome Back Hikers and Bikers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
River’s Edge Park: Chesterfield, MO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Columbia Bottoms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shaw Nature Reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lodge at DesPeres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Willmore Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ikea & Cortex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Downtown Walk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Green Center and Surrounding U City Neighborhood . .
Little Creve Coeur Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Biking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Grant’s Trail Bike Ride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Great River Road Bike Ride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
End of Season Celebration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Forest Park to University City Bike Ride . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shrewsbury to Jefferson Barracks Bike Ride . . . . . . . . .
Tours & Travel
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Nine Network Behind the Scenes Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Ulysses S. Grant: A Legacy of Freedom . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
The St. Louis Riverfront : Then and Now . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Behind the Scenes Collection Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Lunch at Sweeties Pie’s (at The Mangrove) . . . . . . . . . . 30
Radio Arts Foundation Tour: How Does Radio Work . . 30
Quinette Cemetery Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
National OASIS News
The OASIS Institute • Winter/Spring 2016
OASIS volunteers make a big impact across the country
with over 375,000 hours of service!
hat do this techie, tutor and avid gardener have in common? That’s easy.
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They have time, talents and a desire to give back to their communities. And they have OASIS.
Jim Salih is a go-to guy for
questions about technology
with the OASIS Connections
“Ask a Techie” class. No
question is too small for Jim,
who volunteers to provide
one-on-one assistance for
older adults in need of
help with tablets, iPhones
and laptops. “To see the
amazement on someone’s
face as they see what they can
do with technology is really
something,” he says.
After one year as an OASIS
tutor, Flora Bryant says she’s
all in. Her efforts with a third
grader named Marquis resulted
in dramatic improvement in
his reading test scores. He’s a
thriving fourth grader now, and
Flora’s life has also changed.
“I’m more positive about my
purpose in the world,” she says.
Physical activity and healthy
eating have long been part of
Mary McFerson’s routine.
She practices yoga, walks
daily and gardens fruits and
vegetables year round. As
a CATCH Healthy Habits
volunteer, she’s sharing
what she does naturally with
children, and encourages
others to join in the fun.
“You’ll have the time of your
life interacting with young
people, and get back your
time and energy ten-fold!
To learn more about these volunteers and how to
get plugged in, visit www.oasisnet.org/blog.
St. Louis Regional OASIS
50 Gay Avenue
Clayton, MO 63105-1676
DATED MATERIAL
PLEASE DELIVER IMMEDIATELY
Welcome to
Join OASIS at Eden this spring!
In partnership with Webster University, Eden Seminary and
OASIS, you are invited to attend programs in the beautiful S. D.
Press Education Center on Eden’s campus in Webster Groves.
Featuring:
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eligion, Business and the Common Good with Eden’s
President Dr. David Greenhaw
• L
eadership Secrets for Philosopher Kings & Queens
with Webster’s Dean Emeritus Dr. David Carl Wilson
• F
aith and Ferguson with Dr. Leah Gunning Francis
• R
eligions as Maps of Reality with Dr. Christopher Parr
• R
eligion and the First Amendment with
Dr. Leigh H. Greenhaw
• T
ennessee Williams: America’s Shakespeare
with Carrie Houk Wilson
See page 4 for details.
NON-PROFIT
ORGANIZATION
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
ST. LOUIS, MO
PERMIT NO. 5837

St. LouiS oASiS Winter

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