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June 15 Monday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Federal Judge (TBD) and Rebecca Fanning, National Educational Outreach Manager, Office of the U.S. CourtsLocations: Online ClassAt a time when polls and pundits indicate that public understanding of the courts is cloudy, participants in this online conversation will meet a federal judge who deals with issues of the day. This is not a lecture format. It is a conversation driven by the participants’ questions and their interest in exploring the ramifications of court decisions... read more -
June 16 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Nora Hamerman, Art HistorianLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and Online(See other class in this series: #300.) What does it mean to create boldly in one’s seventies, eighties, and beyond? Inspired by Goya’s famous inscription—“I am still learning”—this two-part series explores great artists who reached extraordinary new heights late in life. Far from slowing down, these masters continued to innovate, experiment... read more -
June 16 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Martina Sestakova, Art Educator, Designer and PainterLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreInspired by Australian Indigenous artworks seen at the National Gallery of Art, this class, lead by art educator Martina Sestakova, explores how repetition and abstraction can hold memory, place, and meaning. Through discussion and a meditative writing exercise, you will identify patterns from your own life and create abstract compositions that express... read more -
RECORDEDJune 16 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:15 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Hugo Keesing, University of Maryland, Retired ProfessorLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and Online“Boomers” — born 1946–1964 — grew up in a world unlike their parents’ or their children’s. Shaped by post-Depression and World War II values, they emerged as the first true “teenage” generation. Using historic audio and music, this lively program shows how television and pop culture — from John Wayne and James Dean to Mickey Mantle —... read more -
June 16 Tuesday3:00 PM → 4:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Marjorie Rouse, Brand Specialist, SPYRT WorldwideLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreDiscover the wines of SHABO, one of Ukraine’s leading producers. Although the country’s wine industry has recently faced extraordinary challenges, they have continued to produce, export, and share with the world—making their work a powerful expression of resilience and cultural continuity. We’ll begin by introducing SHABO and the history of... read more -
RECORDEDJune 17 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Denver Brunsman, Associate Chair, Department of History, George Washington UniversityLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineFor the 250th anniversary of America’s founding, Denver Brunsman, chair of the History Department at George Washington University and noted scholar on the American Revolution, will discuss the background, composition, and philosophical underpinnings of the Declaration of Independence. Based on the latest scholarly research, Brunsman will share how... read more -
RECORDEDJune 18 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Steven Gimbel, Professor of Philosophy, Gettysburg CollegeLocations: Online ClassWith the old power structure crumbling, French thinkers sought to reconstruct it based on reason. How should we think about what it is to be human? What can we know and what is the best way to learn it? Are you going to finish those... read more -
June 18 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Ilene Aiken, RN, BSNLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreThis class will provide an understanding of how a Patient Portal works as a tool to getting what you and your physician need. You’ll also learn about preparing for a visit, effectively communicating your needs, advocating as a caregiver when taking your loved ones to an appointment, crafting a list of symptoms, and creating a diary in advance of a... read more -
June 23 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Nora Hamerman, Art HistorianLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and Online(See other class in this series #291.) What does it mean to create boldly in one’s seventies, eighties, and beyond? Inspired by Goya’s famous inscription— “I am still learning”—this two-part series explores great artists who reached extraordinary new heights late in life. Far from slowing down, these masters continued to innovate, experiment... read more -
June 23 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Martina Sestakova, Art Educator, Designer and PainterLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreIn this intuitive drawing workshop, you will create a vase of flowers using a pencil in each hand—eyes closed—allowing movement, sensation, and trust to guide the image. Through bilateral drawing, your spontaneous drawing will turn into colorful and detailed, imaginary floral artworks. We will work in watercolors and colored pencils. No prior experience... read more -
RECORDEDJune 23 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Dan Sherman, PhDLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineAlexander Hamilton has always been known as a central player in America’s early history, but the smash Broadway musical Hamilton has focused renewed attention on this fascinating individual. The instructor will present a multimedia presentation combining Hamilton’s biography with excerpts from the show to demonstrate its richness and its place among... read more -
RECORDEDJune 24 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:15 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Rev. Dr. Brandon Brewer, Director, Adult Bereavement Services, CaringMattersLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineParticipants are invited into a compassionate conversation about the inner experience of dying. This presentation examines how fear, uncertainty, and grief shape the end-of-life process, and highlights supportive practices that foster meaning, connection, and peace. Through reflection and practical guidance, attendees will gain insight into the emotional... read more -
RECORDEDJune 25 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Richard Bell, Professor of History, University of MarylandLocations: Online ClassBefore the Revolution, most American colonists had tended to think of themselves as British and were often deeply enamored with the culture and fashions of their cousins' London. That shifted after 1783 as many new citizens tried to kickstart a distinctively American culture; to give America a national character different and distinctive from the national... read more -
June 25 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Christopher J. Lettieri, MD, FCCP, FAASM, Suburban HospitalLocations: Online ClassSleep is essential for good health, yet millions of adults struggle with poor sleep or breathing problems that interfere with restful nights. Join Christopher J. Lettieri, MD, FCCP, FAASM, a pulmonologist and education coordinator and director of respiratory therapy at Suburban Hospital, Johns Hopkins Medicine, for an engaging discussion on the importance... read more -
July 9 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: John McCarthy, Montgomery County State's AttorneyLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineThis class will focus on the top dozen cases, both civil and criminal, heard by the Court during the past year. Special emphasis will be placed on evolving trends and voting blocks on the Court. As always, issues related to criminal decisions will be discussed in... read more -
July 9 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Joan Hart, Art History Instructor, Museum One, Inc.Locations: Online ClassWe’ll take a leisurely virtual walk through Impressionist master Claude Monet’s famous water lily garden at his Giverny home. Ms. Hart will also offer you highlights from 30 years of Monet's water lilies paintings, culminating in the panoramic series now displayed at the Musee de L’Orangerie in Paris. Monet was in his eighties, with cataracts and... read more -
July 13 Monday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Federal Judge (TBD) and Rebecca Fanning, National Educational Outreach Manager, Office of the U.S. CourtsLocations: Online ClassAt a time when polls and pundits indicate that public understanding of the courts is cloudy, participants in this online conversation will meet a federal judge who deals with issues of the day. This is not a lecture format. It is a conversation driven by the participants’ questions and their interest in exploring the ramifications of court decisions... read more
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July 14 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Jill Rivers, Founder, Enjoy the Photo MomentsLocations: Oasis at Macys Home Store(Repeat of February 2026 class.) Tired of trying to find that one photo while your friend waits as you scroll and scroll? This hands-on workshop will help you take control of your iPhone Photo Library so you can find, organize, and enjoy your photos with ease. We’ll cover how to use Collections to locate images faster, manage People, Trips, Recent Days,... read more -
July 14 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Garret Martin, Hurst Senior Professorial Lecturer, School of International Service, and Co-Director of the Transatlantic Policy Center, American UniversityLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineThe launch of operation ‘Epic Fury’ in late February 2026 marked a significant escalation in the tumultuous relationship between the US and Iran, marked by patterns of conflict and failed negotiations since 1979. This talk will assess the deep historical roots of the dispute between Iran and the US, and how those evolved, including the thorny question... read more -
July 14 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Daryl Davis, MusicianLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineOne of the most popular groups of the '60s & '70s Three Dog Night didn't have many original songs but their unique interpretation of songs written by others got them many hits and a lasting legacy. Who could forget a bullfrog named... read more
