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OUTDOOR ACTIVITIESWE WANT OASISCHAMPIONS!BIKING & WALKINGBike and walk in the great outdoors! Register for more details. Oasis rides and walks areprovided in partnership with Great Rivers Greenway and are free of charge. Please notepets are not allowed and all meals are purchased by participants. Bring mask, handsanitizer and water bottle.Denotes classes funded by Great Rivers GreenwayLet your talents shine at Oasis! We provide vibrant, healthy and meaningfulopportunities to promote an active lifestyle. Join the Oasis volunteer teamand help us grow our reach. Oasis volunteers help us deliver great programsoutdoors, online and in the classroom as registrars in the office, tech assistantsat programs, and more. The benefits to you will be huge too! While volunteeringyou will grow your sense of purpose, have fun and even make new friends.Contact aneuman@oasisnet.org to become a part of the Volunteer Team!BIKINGExploring the Meramec Greenway RideDan WinterDardenne Greenway RideJanice BranhamExplore part of the Meramec Greenway from theAl Foster Trailhead. This will be a there-and-backtype ride with the opportunity to stop at the parkinglot. Approximately 15 miles on asphalt, crushedlimestone and packed dirt.Enjoy woodlands, swamps, wetlands, birds, andnative prairie wildflowers on the greenway alongDardenne Creek. We’ll ride approximately 14miles round-trip from Legacy Park in Cottleville toDardenne Park in St. Peters.Outside #5619 a.m. FRI, June 17 FreeOutside #5639:30 a.m. FRI, September 9 FreeForest Park RideBrenda TrippCreve Coeur Lake to St. Charles RideBrenda TrippMeet at the Dennis and Judith Jones Visitor Centerfor a ride around different areas of Forest Park,approximately 12 miles. Optional lunch on your ownat the Boathouse restaurant.Start at the Creve Coeur Lake House restaurantparking lot for an 8 mile ride to St. Charles. We willride along the Creve Coeur Park Connector and theKaty Trail. There is an option to rest at the Bike Stopcafe in St. Charles and lunch on your own at the LakeHouse restaurant. Total trip distance: 16 miles.Outside #5629:30 a.m. FRI, June 24 FreePro and Cons of Ebikes RoundtableParks SmithJoin us! Parks Smith will lead a detailed discussion onthe advantages of ebikes, which allow you to traversehills easily, as well as the disadvantages of owning orrenting ebikes. Parks has a folding ebike and a regularhybrid bike that he uses on roads and bike paths.Clayton Oasis Indoor #10410–11:30 a.m. FRI, Jul 22 5Outside #5649:30 a.m. FRI, September 16 FreeEdwardsville to Marine Bike RideJoyce SherokowBike 14 miles (mostly flat) and have lunch in Marine (notprovided) before riding back. Total distance: 28 miles.Outside #5659:30 a.m. FRI, September 23 FreeWALKINGTower Grove ParkMary Fran BalmerStacy ParkHelen FisherTower Grove Park is a lovely Victorian park with grandpavilions, fountains, and over 400 species of trees,bushes, and flowering plants. Walk the flat pavedsurface through a National Historic Landmark. Optionallunch afterwards. Approximately 3 miles.Walk the paved trail in Stacy Park and through theadjacent neighborhood. The park borders Olivetteand Creve Coeur. Optional lunch at Sugarfire on Olive.Approximately 3 miles.Outside #5719:30–11 a.m. TUE, June 14 FreeSt. Charles RiverfrontKathy HanewinkelDardenne Greenway at BaratHaven ParkElizabeth SimmonsSee breath taking views of the Missouri River. Walkthrough Frontier Park to the Katy Trail and BlanchetteLanding on flat surfaces. Optional lunch at restaurantson Main Street. Approximately 3 miles.Walk the beautiful prairie and lake loop that linktogether then pass under Henning Road. Surroundyourself in a native Missouri plantings section of thegreenway with a mostly flat asphalt surface. Bring asack lunch and picnic. Approximately 3 miles.Outside #5729:30–11 a.m. TUE, June 21 FreeOutside #5749:30–11 a.m. TUE, September 6 FreeFee Fee GreenwaySally HansonBeginning Biking RoundtableGerry Noll & Joyce SherakowTwilight Bicycle RideGerry NollFrank Lloyd Wright House Tour: ThePappas HouseMichael Miner, Frank Lloyd Wright RevivalInitiative FounderBrush up on your cycling skills! Join us for a discussionof basic and necessary equipment, and rules of theroad. A short 4.3 mile ride along a bike path andresidential streets is planned. You may come only forthe discussion if you don’t have a functioning bicycle.Experience the peaceful beauty of cycling at night.Start with an optional dinner at Taco Buddha. Thenwe’ll ride quiet residential streets in University Cityneighborhoods. Enjoy the evening with homes twinklingin the twilight. Casual pace, about 5 miles. Front andrear lights required. Bring a mask if eating.The Bette and Theodore A. Pappas House is a FrankLloyd Wright designed Usonian house in Town andCountry, and is one of just two houses in St. Louisdesigned by Wright. Designed between 1955 and 1959and built between 1960 and 1964, take a private tourof the home.Outside #5665:30 p.m. THU, September 29 FreeOutside #5952:30–3:30 p.m. TUE, June 21 30Clayton Oasis Indoor #1058:30–10:30 a.m. FRI, August 5 5Outside #5739:30–11 a.m. TUE, June 28 FreeExplore the suburban greenway through shadywooded areas of McKelvey Woods and surroundingneighborhood to Creve Coeur Park. This paved flatgreenway parallels the Fee Fee Creek within theMissouri watershed. Optional lunch spots are nearby.Approximately 3 miles.Outside #5759:30–11:30 a.m. TUE, September 13 Free4

CHEERS TO40 YEARS!Join Oasis in celebrating 40 years of lifelonglearning, active lifestyles and volunteerengagement.Visit st-louis.oasisnet.org/anniversary tolearn more about how you can celebrate the40th, including:Learning about our organization’s storiedhistory and growthSharing your Oasis story, whether it’s afavorite memory or what Oasis means to youMaking a gift to support 40 more yearsof OasisViewing upcoming classes and activitiescelebrating the 40th anniversaryFor more information aboutOasis’ 40th anniversary, visitst-louis.oasisnet.org/anniversaryor (314) 862–4859 ext 24.Deer Creek Greenway & Stop at MaypopDouglas E SchneiderStroll the Deer Creek Greenway (which goes through3 parks) to the confluence of Deer Creek and ShadyGrove Creek. We will return via a tree-shaded streetpast Fresh Antiques to the Maypop (a hybrid gardencenter and coffee shop). Approximately 3 miles.Outside #5769:30–11 a.m. TUE, September 20 FreeRiver des Peres GreenwayMary Fran BalmerWalk the River des Peres Greenway and connectto Christy Park Greenway with a side trip to Old St.Marcus Cemetery. This is a lovely paved and flat walk.Approximately 3.5 miles.Outside #5779:30–11 a.m. TUE, September 27 FreeReminder: Pets are not allowedand all meals are at the cost of theparticipants. Be sure to bring mask,hand sanitizer and water bottle!Historian and published author NiNi Harris creates her historic tours based on her own first-person researchdigging through archives and files, dirt and dust to discover fascinating stories. Register now to get a spot on herlimited-space tours. We will go rain or shine and be prepared to walk on uneven sidewalks.Compton Heights South Tour:Victorian BeautyGet an introduction to Victorian Tower Grove Park,created by Henry Shaw. Explore the side streetsof the neighborhood, as well as the south side offabulous Compton Heights. You will learn about thepeople who lived and built these magnificent homes.Sacred Places in LaSalle ParkSee how the sacred places in this historic communityreflect a layered immigrant history—filled with thestories of Bohemian, Slavic, German and LebaneseSt. Louisans. On this walking tour, NiNi will focus onWorld War I and the social change it brought to thesecommunities.Outside #59010:30–12:30 p.m. TUE, May 24 35Outside #59210:30–12:30 p.m. TUE, September 20 35Outside #59110:30–12:30 p.m. WED, May 25 35Outside #59310:30–12:30 p.m. WED, September 21 35St. Louis as Grant Knew It: SpecialCampbell HouseJoin author and historian NiNi Harris for a speciallecture and tour that begins at the Campbell Houseand continues to the Central Library. The shops onthe riverfront, the buildings lining the streets, andeven St. Louisans themselves changed radicallyduring the mid-19th century. This program will lookat the evolution of St. Louis through the lens ofUlysses S. Grant’s life here. We will begin at theCampbell House, where he once dined, and continuethe program at the Central Library. Be prepared forstairs and walking.Meet the Author: Oldest St. LouisFeaturing the oldest park, statue, family-owned bar,school, cookie bakery, and billiards hall in St. Louis.,Oldest St. Louis provides a fun way to explore ourcity’s history. Refreshments will be provided by theSt. Louis Altenheim, located atop Chouteau’s Bluffoverlooking the Mississippi River.Outside #59810:30–12:30 p.m. TUE, September 13 35Walk With EaseOasis Health FacilitatorsDo you want to improve flexibility, strength, and stamina while walking safely and comfortably with others?Walk With Ease is an evidenced based walking program that can help reduce pain and improve overall health.Participants will meet three times a week under the supervision of a walking leader trained according toguidelines of the Arthritis Foundation. Each walk begins with a discussion related to exercise followed bystretching and strengthening, a walk, and a cool down. Space is limited.5NiNi Harris ToursThe Family Sports Park, O’Fallon, ILRichmond Heights Community CenterThe Family Sports Park #51259:30–11 a.m. MON/WED/FRI, June 6—July 18(No class 7/4) 18 Sessions FreeOutside #5789:30–11 a.m. MON/WED/FRI, June 13—July 25(No class 7/4) 18 Sessions FreeThe Family Sports Park #51269:30–11 a.m.MON/WED/FRI, July 25—September 218 Sessions FreeOutside #5799:30–11 a.m.MON/WED/FRI, September 12—October 26(No class 9/26, 10/5) 18 Sessions FreeOutside #59910:30–12:30 p.m. WED, September 14 35In the Faces of Patriotism: The HomelessVeterans ProjectJerry Tovo, photographerMeet the St. Louis photographer and view hisexhibition In the Faces of Patriotism: The HomelessVeterans Project featured at the InternationalPhotography Hall of Fame. Tovo has given voice tohomeless military veterans through his photographywith a goal of awakening the American conscience.International Photography Hall of Fame #59611 a.m.–12 p.m. MON, May 23 15Altenheim #58010:30 a.m–12 p.m. TUE, July 12 15Altenheiim #58110:30 a.m.–12 p.m. WED, July 13 15

ONLINE CLASSESNapoleon: The Good, The Bad & The UglyLucy Morros, Ph.D.THESE PROGRAMS ARE ON ZOOM ONLYSkip the trip and join us online. Once you have registered for the class online, you should receive your Zoomlink in your email confirmation. If you are unable to find your email confirmation, you can still view these links bylogging into your MyOasis account. For more information, feel free to view our list of frequently asked questionsat oasisnet.org/faqs.ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT & CURRENT EVENTSDorothea Lange: Democracy’s PhotographerJoan MusbachThe Top 40 of St. LouisJohnny RabbitIt is likely that you only know Dorothea Langebecause of her iconic photograph, Migrant Mother.But there is so much more to her story! She oftenrepeated the slogan: “A camera is a tool for learninghow to see without a camera.” Join us as we look ather pictures and learn about the life, the work andthe woman they represent.Who would you list as the Top 40 most noteworthySt. Louisans? What are the Top 40 places to see? Joinus as Johnny Rabbitt shares stories of people likeMaya Angelou, Chuck Berry and Ulysses S. Grant andplaces like Fraternal Row on Lindell and Forest Park.ZOOM #93171–3 p.m. THU, May 12—May 262 Sessions 30ZOOM #932810–11 a.m. MON, June 20 12ZOOM #935110–11 a.m. THU, June 23 15HEALTH10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’sAlzheimer’s AssociationLiving a Healthy LifeOasis Health FacilitatorsLearn about typical age-related changes, commonwarning signs of Alzheimer’s, how to approachsomeone about memory concerns, early detection,the benefits of a diagnosis, the diagnostic process,and Alzheimer’s Association resources.Set healthy goals, make action plans, managepain, embrace nutrition and exercise, understandmedication and increase your confidence inmanaging your health.ZOOM #451910–12 p.m. TUE, May 3 FreeBlue Song: St. Louis in the Life and Work ofTennessee Williams: Meet the AuthorHenry I. Schvey, Chair, Performaning Arts Department,Professor of Drama and Comparitive LiteratureWellness Recovery Action Plan for HealthyAging (WRAP)WRAP FacilitatorsUnlike the prevailing scholarly narrative that suggeststhat Williams discovered himself artistically andsexually in the deep South and New Orleans, HenrySchvey’s book reveals that Williams remainedemotionally tethered to St. Louis for a host ofreasons for the rest of his life. Explore how St. Louiswas tied to his development as a person and artist.WRAP for Healthy Aging is a free program thatanyone can use to feel less isolated and more incontrol of their life. Connect with peers and developyour personal Wellness Toolbox and Plan for improvedwell-being, physical health, and quality of life!ZOOM #425110–12 p.m. THU, May 5—June 96 Sessions FreeZOOM #91111–2 p.m. WED, June 1 15HISTORY7Napoleon is one of the most celebrated andcontroversial political figures in human history. Heis also a controversial figure whose leadership wasflawed and violent, but transformative.Father of Waters: The Corps of Discovery &Other Explorers Along the MississippiMike VensoMary Harris Jones, a.k.a. “Mother Jones”:Fighting for WorkersJoan MusbachThis presentation takes you on a journey up anddown the Mighty Mississippi through maps, paintings,and images. It also offers an illustrated timeline ofthe adventures of the Corps of Discovery when theytraveled the Mississippi River in 1803, 1804, and 1806.Mother Jones isn’t just a liberal magazine, she was areal person who fought for the rights of workers duringturn–of–the–century America. Learn about this Irishimmigrant who survived famine, fire, plague, prisonand who continued fighting for causes into her 80s.ZOOM #93201–2 p.m. THU, May 19 15ZOOM #932510–12 p.m. THU, June 9 15Strike the Right BalanceOasis Health FacilitatorsDid you know that the #3 reason people decide tosee their doctor is for dizziness and imbalance? Joina vestibular physical therapist to learn about yourbody’s balance systems while discussing strategiesto decrease your fall risk and improve your balance.ZOOM #45201–2:30 p.m. MON, May 9 FreeZOOM #41081–3:30 p.m. TUE, May 10—June 217 Sessions FreeZOOM #41099:30–12 p.m. WED, June 29—August 107 Sessions FreeHealthcare: Become Your Own AdvocateMark ReifsteckHealthcare is extraordinarily complex and expensive.Being an informed consumer can make you a betteradvocate for you and your family when you mustinteract with the healthcare system. This programwill give you tips and tools to help you be a betterconsumer of healthcare services.ZOOM #452110–12 p.m. TUE, May 17 FreeEver thought about becoming anOasis Tutor? Visit page 35 to learnmore about the program and how you canstart mentoring young minds!8

The More You Know, the Less You Go!Oasis Health FacilitatorsBetter Choices, Better Health - DiabetesOasis Health FacilitatorsUrinary incontinence can have a large impact onquality of life. Learn more about this impact alongwith the causes, treatments, and prevention ofurinary incontinence using medication and nonmedication models. This program is presented by alicensed Occupational Therapist who is certified inurinary incontinence.Living with diabetes can present many challenges,such as knowing how and when to eat, living your lifeso you can avoid complications, and getting the supportyou want from family and friends. A Better Choices,Better Health —Diabetes workshop can help youmanage these concerns.ZOOM #452210–12 p.m. TUE, May 24 FreeWelcome to MedicareWilma Schmitz“Welcome to Medicare” focuses on topics importantto people who will soon be eligible to enroll inMedicare for the first time. Presented in a straightforward manner, participants will receive an overviewof Medicare Parts A and B, the Prescription DrugPlan (part D), Advantage Plans and SupplementalPlans (Medigap).ZOOM #51191–2:30 p.m. WED, May 25 FreeZOOM #41119:30–12 p.m. THU, June 9—July 217 Sessions FreeHow to Become a Highly Motivated Personwith DiabetesKimberly Hoff, Pharm D, BCPS, BCACP, CDELearn the seven healthy habits of a motivateddiabetic, including extensive nutrition and exercisespecifics. These habits promote enhanced life quality.Utilizing these habits allows one to control his/her life ascompared to diabetes controlling his/her life.ZOOM #452410–12 p.m. THU, June 9 FreeZOOM #51201–2:30 p.m. WED, July 20 FreeStaying Active and Healthy from HomeDeb GentryPump It Up to Beat Cardiovascular Disease!Oasis Health FacilitatorsBeing ‘stuck’ at home during a pandemic can be hardto tolerate on many levels. Staying home doesn’tmean you have to compromise your health! Learnstrategies to adapt activities and maintain healthyhabits from home.Are you living with some form of cardiovascular disease?Learn how to incorporate exercise and activity into yourmanagement of cardiovascular disease.ZOOM #452310–12 p.m. WED, June 1 FreeMatter of BalanceOasis Health FacilitatorsAlmost half of older adults worry about falling. Learnfactors that can lead to a fall and practical tips tokeep yourself on your feet.ZOOM #41611–3 p.m. WED, June 1—July 289 Sessions FreeZOOM #45251–2:30 p.m. TUE, June 14 FreeAging Mastery Program (AMP)Facilitator TrainingOasis Health FacilitatorsBecome a facilitator for the Aging Mastery Program!Receive training and support from Oasis to deliverthis evidence–based program to older adults in yourcommunity.*Once registered, an Oasis Coordinatorwill reach out to schedule a brief phone interview.ZOOM #420411–2 p.m. FRI, July 8 FreeZOOM #420511–2 p.m. FRI, Aug 12 Free9EVERYWHERE 80CreditSt. Louis Oasis is teaming up with Humana to offerHumana Members 80 towards St. Louis Oasisand Oasis Everywhere classes as a benefit of theirhealthcare plan! Check out page 15 for classes onhow toMember?use your credit.HealthcareAre you a HumanaTowardsIn–Person & Virtual Oasis Classes! 80creditCall to Claim Your Credit Today!(314) 485–4320St. Louis Oasis is teaming up withHumana to offer Humana Members 80 towards St. Louis Oasis &OasisSt,Everywherea bringwithLouis classesOasisastobenefit of their healthcare plan!“Humana is thrilled to be workinga new adult learningbenefit to our Medicare Advantage members in the St. Louis area. This live, interactivetowardsin-person&CALLTO CLAIMprogram givesmembersthe opportunityto TODAYtake excitingvirtual and in–person classes.”virtual Oasis classes! YOUR CREDIT!—Elizabeth Peterson, Regional Vice President Health Services for Humana(314) 485-4320Aging Mastery Program (AMP)Dietary Supplements“Humana is thrilled to be working with St. Louis Oasis to bring a new adult t.Louisarea. This Hoff,live, interactiveOasis Health FacilitatorsKimberlyPharm D, BCPS, BCACP, CDEprogram gives members the opportunity to take exciting virtual and in-person classes,”Dr. ElizabethyouPeterson,Vice President HealthServicesHumana. out of supplements! Learn aboutIn this free 10-weeksaidprogram,will Regionalbuild yourTaketheformysteryown personal playbook for aging well. Guestvitamins A-Z. Learn what is recommended and notspeakers will discuss topics on healthy eating, fallsrecommended.prevention, physical activity, healthy relationships,ZOOM #4527advanced planning, financial fitness, online safety,10–12 p.m. TUE, June 28 Freesleep hygiene, medication management, communityengagement and more.Conversations that Count: Group forZOOM #4207Grandparents Fostering Grandchildren10–12 p.m. THU, June 16—August 18Join Oasis in a local virtual discussion group called10 Sessions FreeConversations that Count where you can connectwith others.Standing Tall—Tips for ImprovingYour PostureBJC Home HealthDid you know poor posture can cause pain, lead toorgan problems and, make you look older? Learnfrom a physical therapist how to check your ownposture, along with techniques to instantly improve it.You will also learn exercises and about devices youcan use to make you stand tall.ZOOM #452610 a.m. –12 p.m. MON, June 21 FreeZOOM #500211–12 p.m. FRI, July 1—August 269 Sessions FreeConversations that Count:Leader TrainingOasis Health FacilitatorsJoin the Oasis Conversations that Count program andlead local and/or national phone discussion groups tohelp older adults stay connected and engaged. Olderadults are at risk for social isolation, but you canmake a difference! Register now to become a leader.ZOOM #50019–12 p.m. FRI, July 29 Free10

Aging in Place While Aging with GraceBJC Home HealthKick the Achiness of ArthritisOasis Health FacilitatorsAging in place is ‘the ability to live in one’s ownhome and community safely, independently andcomfortably, regardless of age, income or abilitylevel.’ This one-time class teaches modificationswithin the home to achieve healthier, safer and easierliving while promoting aging in place.Arthritis is one of the most common diagnosesencompassing at least 200,000 new cases a year.This course, focusing on the lower body, is designedto help you learn the best ways to manage arthritiswith exercise. A trained physical therapist will directyou through exercises and activities to maximize yourfunction and minimize your pain.ZOOM #452811–12:30 p.m. FRI, Jul 8 FreeHealthy Living for Your Brain and BodyOasis Health FacilitatorsFind out about research in the areas of diet, nutrition,exercise, cognitive activity, and social engagement.We will use hands-on tools to help you incorporatethese tips into a plan for healthy aging.ZOOM #452910–12 p.m. TUE, July 12 FreeBattling FatigueDeb GentryLow energy can greatly impact lives physically,emotionally and socially. Learn about the causes offatigue, its impact on function and how to fight it. Aself screening is available to assist in determiningyour level of fatigue.ZOOM #45301–2:30 p.m. MON, July 18 FreeAll About Artificial SweetenersLeslie BertschNew research is constantly released on how thefood we eat impacts diabetes risk and management.Learn about the latest updates regarding the role ofartificial sweeteners and sugar on your health from aRegistered Dietitian.ZOOM #453110–12 p.m. TUE, July 26 FreeZOOM #45321–2:30 p.m. MON, August 1 FreeFit for FunctionPamela Gonzales, PTLearn about the new research proving basic strengthtraining can reverse muscle loss. Experience thispresentation to learn what it means to be functionallyfit and whether or not you pass the test based onnational norms. This program is specifically designedfor those ages 60 and older.ZOOM #453310 a.m.–12 p.m. MON, August 8 FreeMedication Matters I and IIKimberly Hoff, Pharm D, BCPS, BCACP, CDEInvestigate the truth and fiction about “magic cures”,regulatory processes, manufacturer’s claims, andcredible resources. Learn inf

and office voicemail. Oasis closure will also be listed on KMOX, KPLR, and KSDK. When possible, Oasis may transfer programs from in-person to Zoom. You will be notified and provided a link if your class is transitioned to Zoom. PUBLICATION NOTES Unless noted, all images and graphics used in this publication are licensed by Oasis Institute and/