Meditation and Relaxation

Sara K. Hoffstor, LPC

Join a licensed counselor in a discussion on the benefits of meditation and the importance of relaxation for our mental, spiritual and physical wellbeing. Participants will learn if they are a “relaxer” or “distracter” and try various meditation practices for each type of person.

Breeze Park 549

Tuesday, Jun 5, 2:00-3:00,  Fee: $9

 

Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn

Sherri Brock Holzhausen, MA

Solzhenitsyn, a Russian novelist, dramatist and historian, raised global awareness through his often-suppressed writings of the Gulag, the Soviet Union’s forced labor camp system. Two of his best known works include The Gulag Archipelago and One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich. Solzhenitsyn was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1970. “The simple step of a courageous individual is not to take part in the lie. One word of truth outweighs the world.”

Breeze Park 537

Tuesday, July 10, 2:00-3:00,  Fee: $9

 

Flashback to the 50’s

Bob Gill

Many people think of the decade of the 1950s as “happy days.” Economic prosperity, political stability and access to education gave an entire generation a feeling of optimism about the future. Behind this image, however, there were many forces at work that would eventually

result in the social tumult of the 1960s. This highly visual multimedia presentation will bring back both the highs and lows of this turbulent time period using photos, music and film to show what life was really like then and how events of the 1950s have shaped our future.

Breeze Park 550

Tuesday, Aug 14, 2:00-3:00,  Fee: $9

 

Mother Teresa

Sherri Brock Holzhausen, MA

Discover how Mother Teresa continued to serve the poor and suffering, inspiring service in others even in herdarkest moments. Learn about the life of one of the world’s most famous Christians.

Lake St. Charles 539

Thursday, Jun 28, 1:30-3:00,  Fee: $9

 

Wit and Wisdom of Jewish Folktales

Speaker: Diann Joy Bank

You will be enthralled by the enchanting Jewish folktales spun by professional storyteller Diann Joy Bank. Learn about the Jewish tradition of storytelling in this interactive program.

Lake St. Charles 536

Thursday, Aug 23, 1:30-2:30,  Fee: $9

 

First Missouri State Capitol Tour, Lecture and Craft Demonstration

Located within a stone’s throw of the Missouri River and Katy Trail State Park, and in the heart of historic St. Charles, First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site is the first seat of the state’s government. Its rough-hewn timbers and dark wood floors whisper the tales of the

state’s first legislature. Interpretive programs help visitors understand how the state’s government was formed and what life was like in the early 1800s. Tour will involve climbing steps.

Tour 530

First Missouri State Capitol, 200 Main Street,

St. Charles

Thursday, Jul 26, 10:00-11:30,  Fee: $7

 

 

 

O’Fallon OASIS

Watercolor Painting

Shirley Nachtrieb, award-winning artist

Awaken the artistic talent within! Learn the fundamentalsof watercolor painting from an award-winning artist. A supply list will be provided to students upon registration.

O’Fallon OASIS-Senior Center 233

Tuesday, May 22-Jun 26, 2:00-4:00

Fee: $62; Sessions: 6

Claude Monet and the Legacy of Impressionism

Betsy Solomon, MA

Although thought of now as the father of Impressionism, Claude Monet’s early paintings were called “slapdash” and the brushstrokes “tongue-lickings.” Impressionism marked the first total artistic revolution since the Renaissance. This lecture will consider the life and work of Claude Monet and the artistic legacy he left for futuregenerations of artists.

O’Fallon OASIS Senior Center 234

Tuesday, Jul 17, 1:00-3:00

Fee: $13

St Louis Food: Inventions, Myths and Legends

Kathryn Adamchick

From Seven-Up to gooey butter cake, learn about some Saint Louis food inventions. We’ll look at some of the foods allegedly introduced at the 1904 World’s Fair, discover food-related patents that originated in St. Louis and taste some St Louis specialties.

O’Fallon OASIS-Senior Center 235

Wednesday, Jun 27, 1:00-2:30

Fee: $15

 

Ed Sullivan

Bob Lord, entertainment history specialist

Ed Sullivan was the stone-faced emcee of the longest running variety show in TV history. During its 23-year life, Sullivan presented celebrities as well as acrobats, plate spinners, knife throwers and many more entertainers.  During this presentation about Sullivan’s career, we

will supplement the discussion with video clips from his variety show.

O’Fallon OASIS-Senior Center 236

Tuesday, Aug 7, 1:00-2:30,  Fee: $11

 

Early Days of Rock ‘ n’ Roll

Bob Lord, entertainment history specialist

Good golly, Miss Molly! Join us as we rock around the clock and revisit the early days of rock and roll when Bill Haley, Elvis, Fats Domino, Chuck Berry and the others were inventing the music that started it all. So, put on your bobby sox and blue suede shoes and join us for

a discussion supplemented with video clips and audio examples of these influential artists from the 1950s.

O’Fallon OASIS-Senior Center 237

Tuesday, Aug 14, 1:00-2:30,  Fee: $11

 

Medical Quackery, Fraud and Flimflam

Bev Schuetz, History Talks

Bizarre treatments and worthless patent medications abounded in the early 20th century. You’ll be amazed and amused at some of history’s most outrageous hucksters, including the doctor who transplanted goat testicles on thousands of men as a treatment for fading virility. 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.

O’Fallon OASIS -Senior Center 238

Wednesday, Aug 1, 10:00-11:30,  Fee: $13

 

Chile: Then and Now

Dagoberto Pinto, a United States citizen born in Chile, will share the fascinating story of how he escapedpersecution in his homeland. Also learn what he thinks of Chile today.

O’Fallon OASIS – Senior Center 226

Thursday, Jun 14, 6:30-8:00 pm,  Fee: $6

 

Earth Angels

Meet the pilots who donate their time and talents to those in need, saving lives in the skies!

O’Fallon OASIS-Senior Center 239

Friday, Jun 8, 10:00-11:30,  Fee: $5

 

The Biology of Your Backyard Tree

Perry Eckhardt, Urban Forester, Missouri Department of Conservation, Northern St. Louis, St. Charles, Lincoln, & Warren Counties; Certified Arborist

Get a basic lesson in tree biology and how it determines how to care for trees and other vegetation. Learn how to properly plant, mulch, fertilize, water and prune, as well as

select an appropriate species for your yard.

O’Fallon OASIS-Senior Center 240

Friday, Jun 29, 10:30-12:00,  Fee: $9

 

Taking Care of You

Linda S. Rellergert, MS, Nutrition & Health Education Specialist, University of Missouri Extension

Learn about the connection between stress and lifestyle along with strategies for improving health.

O’Fallon OASIS-Senior Center 223

Tuesday, Jun 5, 1:30-3:00,  Free

 

Safe at Home

Sarah Floyd, MS, PT, CAPS, Accessibility Home ImprovementsJennifer Galantowitz, Visiting Angels of St. Charles County Dennis Cooper, St. Louis Regional Met Life

Join us for a panel discussion to learn about resources available to help you stay safely in your home for as long as possible. Learn about reducing the risk of falls in the home, in-home assistance with meal preparation, light housekeeping, hygiene assistance, medication reminders and errands. Discover “hidden” funds to pay for these services.

O’Fallon OASIS -Senior Center 224

Tuesday, Jun 12, 9:30-11:00,  Free

 

Introduction to Meditation

Harriet Entin, MSW, LCSW

Meditation cultivates calming our mind, slowing our breathing and helping us to let go of “mind chatter.” While this sounds simple, meditation is challenging. Learn about meditation, as well as practical tools for calming the nervous system.

O’Fallon OASIS-Senior Center 225

Friday, Jun 15, 2:00-3:30

Fee: $9

 

A Matter of Balance