OASIS WINTER SESSION 2016
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45 MINUTE MORNING CLASSES
9:15 AM—10:00AM
101A
104
LINE DANCING (Intermediate)
Bill Jones
LIMIT 45
A class to teach new dances to those with Line
Dancing experience. This class moves at a
faster pace than the beginner class.
9:30-00AM—11:00AM
10:00AM—10:45AM
101B
LINE DANCING (Beginner 1)
Bill Jones
LIMIT 45
Learn easy dances. This class is for those who
have some line dance instruction or have been away
from dancing for a long time.
GUITAR (Beginning)
Wayne Buchanan
LIMIT 5
Learn parts of the guitar, its care, basic chords,
strumming techniques, play simple songs.
Daily practice a must. Playable guitar needed
for first class. Cost: $5 (add to registration
fee)
105
FIDDLE (Beginning)
Parker Highsmith
LIMIT 5
Focus on technique. Shoulder rest, CD
player, dedication, tolerant spouse,
commitment to 45 minutes boring practice
per day required.
10:45AM—11:30AM
9:00-00AM—10:00AM
101C
LINE DANCING (Newcomers)
Bill Jones
LIMIT 20
First Time Line Dancers ONLY
Come and learn the Basic Step and easy dances.
The class prepares the student to
move up to the beginner class.
106
GENTLE YOGA (Beginning)
Suzanne Carter
LIMIT 12
This class is for those new to yoga or need to
brush up on poses. Bring a yoga mat, blocks,
strap and blanket. (non-certified yoga
instructor)
MORNING CLASSES
(NOTE TIME)
10:30AM—11:30AM
8:30AM—9:30AM
102
BLUE GRASS BANJO I (Beginner)
Roy McKee
LIMIT 6
Learn Banjo tuning, basic rolls and chords.
Students will be playing simple Blue Grass
tunes together in a group. Students will need:
5 string banjo, picks, music stand and tuner.
9:30AM—10:30AM
103
BLUE GRASS BANJO II (Beginner 2)
Roy McKee
LIMIT 6
Prerequisite: Banjo I. Learn more
challenging Blue Grass tunes, rhythm &
incorporate new rolls and basic licks. Play
together and build on timing and accuracy.
107
BLUE GRASS BANJO III
Roy McKee
LIMIT 6
Prerequisite: Bluegrass Banjo II. Continue to
build on rhythm, rolls and timing. Learn to
play back up to recorded music. Learn new
chords and practice licks for starting and
ending tunes.
108
GENTLE YOGA (Intermediate)
Suzanne Carter
LIMIT 12
Pre-requisite: you must have taken a yoga
class at OASIS in the last 2 years. This class
will learn new poses. Bring a yoga mat, blocks,
strap and blanket (non-certified yoga
instructor)
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OIL PAINTING
Susan Phillips
LIMIT 20
Beginner to Advanced students will be taught
to mix colors, evaluate shade, shadow and
new brush techniques. All supplies provided.
Cost: $10 (add to registration fee)
207
PEN & INK & ROUGED OIL
Class Cancelled
208
GALLERY GLASS PAINTING
Nita Stone
LIMIT 10
We will be painting on glass and make decals.
Supplies will be provided in class.
Cost: Payment made to instructor.
209
CROCHET (BEGINNING)
Fran Scanlon-Sills
LIMIT 6
Learn the basic stitches, time for “lots of
practice”. Please bring crochet hook (I or J)
and 4 ply yarn in light or medium color.
210
PRICK AND STITCH (Beginner)
Barbara Marshall
LIMIT 10
Learn the “Prick & Stitch” method of
embroidering on card stock to create
beautiful handmade greeting cards.
Cost: (payable to instructor)
TATTING
Evelyn Moore
LIMIT 5
Pre-requisite: OASIS fall 2015 tatting
workshop. Learn double and chain stitch to
make a medallion. Cost: $3 (add to
registration fee)
211
BEADING BUDDIES
Jocelyn Bowers
LIMIT 10
Bring your own projects to work on or learn
Kumiko.
CARD MAKING AS A MINISTRY
Doris Eshelman
LIMIT 10
Making cards as beautiful as possible with
minimum cost and resources. (need small
paper cutter) Cost: $5 (add to registration fee)
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INVESTING
Flip Varney
LIMIT 10
Specific investment advantages and
disadvantages in today’s market will be
discussed.
213
GREAT BOOKS (THE FAMILY FANG)
Author: Wison
Fritz Simonsen
LIMIT 15
This is the book that all Young Harris students
are reading. Buy a book from a student.
215
MOUNTAIN DULCIMER (Intermediate)
Dulcimer Instructor
LIMIT 8
This class is for intermediate students and will
have several instructors.
10:00AM—11:30AM
109
SCAM-PROOF YOUR LIFE
Barbara Lewis
LIMIT 10
Senior Citizens are the most scammed segment
of the population. We will learn how to avoid
identity theft, telemarketing scams, credit card
scams and computer scams. We will learn
how to report scams and hopefully, get this
unwanted distinction behind us. NOTE:
Class dates: January 7 – February 11.
TWO-HOUR MORNING CLASSES
9:30AM—11:30AM
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203
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CHAIR CANING
Eva Breedlove
LIMIT 18
Learn to put a new seat on that antique chair.
Seven Step Hand Caning and Herringbone will
be taught. All work done in class. Stool
frames available for purchase before the first
class. Call Eva if you need a stool frame to
cane. NO Porch Rockers.
BASKET WEAVING I (Beginner I)
Roy Whitelock
LIMIT 8
We will make a napkin basket and a market
basket. They will be great gifts (if you can
part with them), and a third basket—time
permitting. Cost: $35 (add to registration fee)
If possible time wise a third basket is $20
payable to the instructor.
BASKET WEAVING (Advanced)
Diane Simonsen
LIMIT 10
Prerequisite: Beginning and Intermediate
classes. Students will have a choice of baskets
presented by the instructor. Cost: $20-35 per
basket (payable to instructor)
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DOMINOS
Sam Weissberg
LIMIT 6
Learn to play Mexican Train Dominos.
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PICKLEBALL (Beginning)
David Block
LIMIT 16
Pickleball, is a mix of table tennis, paddle
tennis, badminton and tennis. It is a great fit
for seniors because it is very easy to learn;
doesn’t require the mobility of tennis; and uses
an underhand serve. Each participant will be
required to sign a waiver and all equipment
will be provided. Participants should be sure
to wear non-marking tennis shoes.
ONE-HOUR AFTERNOON CLASS
2:00PM—3:00 PM
305
COMPUTER
“Making Your Computer Work For You”
Alan Zimmerman
LIMIT 8
Learn how to search with Google, create
folders, manage your photos, send & receive
emails, word processing and spreadsheet
basics, good security practices & more. Please
indicate on Registration Form if you are
bringing a laptop.
306
YOGA (Beginner)
Pat Tomczyk
LIMIT 25
Gentle, slow-paced yoga. Chairs are available
for those who do not sit on floor. Please bring
your exercise mat, a large towel or blanket.
Blocks and strap encouraged.
FOUR-HOUR CLASS
9:30AM-3:00 PM
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NANTUCKET LIGHTSHIP BASKETS
Darrell Hackney
LIMIT 4: Newcomer & 4 Seasoned
Students
Come and learn how to weave one of the
famous Nantucket baskets. Indicate on form
whether you are a new or seasoned student.
Cost: New students $35; returned students
$35 (add to registration fee)
TWO-HOUR AFTERNOON CLASSES
1:00PM—3:00PM
401
CHAIR CANING
Eva Breedlove
LIMIT 18
Learn to put a new seat on that antique chair.
Seven Step Hand Caning and Herringbone will
be taught. All work done in class. Stool
frames available for purchase before the first
class. Call Eva if you need a stool frame to
cane. NO Porch Rockers. NO Rush.
402
ADVENTURES IN KNITTING
Vivian Gillooly. Marie Geesa LIMIT 15
Beginning knitting students or those wishing to
work on a project of their own choosing are
welcome.
403
PRICK & STITCH (Advanced)
Barbara Marshall
LIMIT 12
Prerequisite: Prick & Stitch Beginner.
Experienced students will complete intricate
patterns to create unusual handmade greeting
cards. Cost: A minimal supply fee will be
collected by the instructor.
ONE-HOUR AFTERNOON CLASSES
1:00PM---2:00PM
301
T’AI-CHI CHAUN
Dr. Dennis Tidwell
LIMIT 30
Slow, relaxing movements for peace of mind,
strength and balance of body. Cost $5 (add
to the registration fee)
302
GERMAN (advanced)
Renee Ninov
LIMIT 12
Ongoing conversational German.
303
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II (ASL)
Linda McClarnon
LIMIT 20
Pre-requisite: ASL I. This class is a
continuation of beginning American Sign
Language so as to enhance and improve
communication with hearing impaired people.
COMPUTER
“Making Your Apple iPad Work for You”
Alan Zimmerman
LIMIT 8
Learn basic iPad features, including sending &
receiving emails, taking photos and videos,
downloading apps, keeping your calendar, web
browsing, using Face Time and more.
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THREE-HOUR AFTERNOON CLASSES
1:00PM-4:00 PM
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BEADWEAVING
Beth Arnold
LIMIT 10
A bracelet of beautiful crystal flowers will be
made. You will supply your own materials.
List will be e-mailed to you.
501
ART AS YOU LIKE IT
Barbara DeRoxtro
LIMIT 12
Beginning, intermediate and advanced students
welcome for an afternoon of acrylic/oil
painting.
405
BASKET WEAVING (Intermediate)
Diane & Fritz Simonsen
LIMIT 10
Prerequisite: Beginner basket class. Three
baskets will made: “Stacy II”, “Marsh” and
“Williamsburg”. Cost $15-20 per basket
(payable to instructor)
502
ACRYLIC PAINTING (All levels)
Richard DeRoxtro
LIMIT 15
Instruction will be in all levels of acrylic/oil
painting. Bring 11/14 canvas or canvas board.
503
BRIDGE FOR FUN
Jerry Crubaugh
LIMIT 20
Party bridge, rubber scoring. For experienced
players—NOT for beginners.
504
TALK ACROSS THE TABLE BRIDGE
Terry Schmid
LIMIT 16
Play bridge with help as needed. Have fun and
meet bridge players.
505
HEARTS
Jim Wiley
LIMIT 7
Review of basics and playing hands with help
from fellow students and instructor.
506
HAND-AND-FOOT
LIMIT 12
Camille Higginbothem
Friends find fellowship and fun playing Handand-Foot. Beginners welcome. We will also
offer progressive Hand-and-Foot.
507
PINOCHLE
LIMIT 24
Tom Morningstar & Sam Valletti
Teach basic rules, scoring, playing hands. You
will enjoy an afternoon of playing cards and
fellowship. Indicate on form whether you are a
new or seasoned student.
508
CANASTA
Jo Knight
LIMIT 8
Learn canasta as you play. Beginners are
welcome.
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BASKET WEAVING FOR FUN
Roy Whitelock
LIMIT 8
Basket weaving for advanced weavers. Must
have experience in reading and proceeding on
your own to completion. You must provide
your own materials and patterns.
WOOD CARVING
Gary Marshall
LIMIT 14
Beginners will get instructions and complete at
least two small projects. Intermediate carvers
will get advice and camaraderie.
ACOUSTIC JAM SESSION
Pat Rice
LIMIT 15
Bring tuned stringed instrument and stand; not
for beginners; must provide own music and/or
be able to share electronically. Not for
beginners. All “new” students must have
approval by instructor.
COUNTRY COUPLE PATTERN
DANCING
Bill Jones
LIMIT 24
Teach pattern and mixer dances to country
western music. Line Dance experience helps,
but not necessary. Must have a partner!
410
AUTOHARP (intermediate/advanced)
Class Cancelled
214
SPANISH (Beginning to Intermediate)
Caridad Derflinger
LIMIT 8
Basic conversational Spanish will be taught.
We will also do translations from English to
Spanish.
WORKSHOPS
SATURDAYS
There will be No Workshops this Winter Session.