Classes for Older Adults in St. Louis

Oasis offers a variety of engaging special interest classes, informative technology sessions, wellness programs, and rewarding volunteer opportunities. With multiple locations across St. Louis, your Oasis is just steps away! Prefer the comfort of home? Explore our online classes and enjoy Oasis from the comfort of your home.

Classes for Adults 50+ in St. Louis

Oasis offers a variety of engaging special interest classes, informative technology sessions, wellness programs, and rewarding volunteer opportunities.

This is for Oasis programs that are virtual only

#12208 - Unleash Your Android’s Potential: Apps, Contacts and More

$17

December 2
Tuesday
1:00 PM → 3:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Mary Mueller and Jim Salih
Locations: Zoom
REGISTRATION CLOSED
This class introduces the most common Android apps and how to use them with confidence. Learn to find, install, and...
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#12209 - Using Microsoft One Drive to Manage and Share Your Files

$17

December 3
Wednesday
1:00 PM → 2:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Dave Cole and Mary Mueller
Locations: Zoom
REGISTRATION CLOSED
Microsoft OneDrive is a great way to organize, access, and back up your files in a secure cloud environment. Learn...
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#1062 - Mapping Memory- How Memory Works and What’s Happening When It Doesn’t

$17

January 12
Monday
1:00 PM → 2:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Kelly Bertenshaw
Locations: Zoom
REGISTRATION CLOSED
Why do I keep forgetting things? Learn how your memory functions, why it changes with age, and what you can...
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#1046 - Russian America

$17

January 14
Wednesday
1:30 PM → 2:30 PM
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Dr. Daniel Schlafly
Locations: Zoom
REGISTRATION CLOSED
At the ill-fated summit meeting with Donald Trump in Anchorage, Alaska, on August 15, 2025, Vladimir Putin recalled the era...
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#1031 - Living Well with Vision Loss

$17

January 28
Wednesday
10:00 AM → 11:30 AM
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Mary Caldwell
Locations: Clayton Oasis
REGISTRATION CLOSED
Learn how to live well with vision loss in this informative session. We’ll cover the most common causes of vision...
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#2070 - The Shame of Satire: the Golden Age of Political Satire

$17

February 2
Monday
2:00 PM → 4:00 PM Central Time
Sessions: 1
Instructor: David Misch
Locations: Zoom
REGISTRATION CLOSED
Comedy has been mocking society’s foibles since the poets of ancient Rome but right now may be the Golden Age...
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#2065 - Is It Alzheimer’s?

$17

February 9
Monday
1:00 PM → 2:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Kelly Bertenshaw
Locations: Zoom
REGISTRATION CLOSED
As we age, we forget things. But, all too often, people worry it may be a sign of Alzheimer’s Disease. Kelly Bertenshaw,...
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#2066 - Leading With Their Reality

$17

February 23
Monday
1:00 PM → 2:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Kelly Bertenshaw
Locations: Zoom
REGISTRATION CLOSED
So many people struggle when communicating with a loved one with memory loss. Is it okay to lie? Shouldn’t we...
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#3050 - How Scammers Exploit Seniors—And How to Stop Them

$17

March 18
Wednesday
10:00 AM → 11:30 AM
Sessions: 1
Instructor: John Rossi
Locations: Zoom
REGISTRATION CLOSED
Scammers increasingly target older adults, putting their savings, independence, and security at risk. This lecture examines how senior scams work,...
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#3052 - Women of Bletchley Park

$17

March 18
Wednesday
1:00 PM → 2:30 PM
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Parks Smith
Locations: Zoom
REGISTRATION CLOSED
Bletchley Park was once the top-secret home of the World War II codebreakers, a term coined about the over 9,000...
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#3205 - Streaming Video Basics

$17

March 27
Friday
12:00 PM → 1:15 PM
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Mano Nakis
Locations: Zoom
REGISTRATION CLOSED
Discover the essentials of streaming video in this beginner-friendly class. Learn how to access and enjoy your favorite movies, TV...
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#4032 - Iceland: A Nation Forged by Fire and Shaped by Ice

$17

April 1
Wednesday
10:00 AM → 11:30 AM
Sessions: 1
Instructor: John Rossi
Locations: Zoom
REGISTRATION CLOSED
From erupting volcanoes to shimmering glaciers, Iceland is a land where the Earth still writes its own story. This thrilling...
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#4201 - AI Platforms 101: What They Are and What They’re Good At

$17

April 8
Wednesday
12:00 PM → 1:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Instructor: David Cole
Locations: Zoom
REGISTRATION CLOSED
Curious about artificial intelligence but not sure where to start? This class introduces the basics of today’s most popular AI...
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#4203 - Online Photo Book Creation Using Shutterfly

$17

April 10
Friday
1:00 PM → 3:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Martha Bogart
Locations: Zoom
REGISTRATION CLOSED
Are your beautiful photo memories hidden in the basement, the attic, your computer, or the Cloud for no one to...
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#4034 - Visiting A Loved One In Memory Care

$17

April 13
Monday
1:00 PM → 2:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Kelly Bertenshaw
Locations: Zoom
REGISTRATION CLOSED
This presentation will provide essential guidance for families visiting loved ones in memory care communities, and address common challenges families...
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#4036 - Prohibition: When the Cure Became the Curse

$17

April 15
Wednesday
10:00 AM → 11:30 AM
Sessions: 1
Instructor: John Rossi
Locations: Zoom
REGISTRATION CLOSED
Originally intended as a moral crusade to eliminate alcohol-related problems, Prohibition instead unleashed a wave of unintended consequences that reshaped...
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#3053 - The Italian Baroque and Caravaggio

$17

April 17
Friday
12:00 PM → 2:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Shannon Hadfield
Locations: Zoom
REGISTRATION CLOSED
Following the late Italian Renaissance, another style of painting emerged. Come learn about the Baroque style, which aimed for drama...
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#4204 - Seeing Isn’t Believing: Understanding Deepfakes and AI Scams

$17

April 22
Wednesday
2:00 PM → 3:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Instructor: David Cole
Locations: Zoom
REGISTRATION CLOSED
In this eye-opening session, participants will explore the rapidly evolving world of deepfakes and artificial intelligence scams. Through real-world examples...
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#4202 - Surfing the Web Safely: Taming Cookies and Cache

$17

April 23
Thursday
1:00 PM → 2:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Larry Edison
Locations: Zoom
REGISTRATION CLOSED
You might have heard of computer “cookies,” “history,” and browser “cache” (data). In this class, we will explain their purpose,...
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#4205 - Smartphone Photography

$17

April 28
Tuesday
11:00 AM → 1:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Martha Bogart and Mary Mueller
Locations: Zoom
REGISTRATION CLOSED
This class covers using your smartphone’s camera, setting up shots, exposure, and editing your photos. You will also learn about...
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