Washington Metro Oasis Store

109 Transform Your Sleep with the Sounder Sleep System®

$126.00

Sessions: 7
Class Date(s): 01-16-2025 to 02-27-2025
Day(s) of the week: Thursday
Time: 2:00 PM → 3:30 PM
Instructor: Alison Babil, Guild Certified Feldenkrais® Practitioner
Term: 2025-1
Location: Oasis at the Macys Home Store

Would you like calm at your fingertips? Would you like to sleep better? In this experiential course, participants will learn simple, gentle movements designed to bring profound mental and physical rest. Each class will include Sounder Sleep System® movements, a brief lecture, and Q&A. Movements will be done sitting in a chair. Optional movements can be... read more

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114 Giants of Klezmer

$18.00

Sessions: 1
Class Date(s): 01-22-2025 to 01-22-2025
Day(s) of the week: Wednesday
Time: 10:30 AM → 12:00 PM
Instructor: Seth Kibel, Musician and Composer
Term: 2025-1
Location: Hybrid - At Oasis and Online

During the heyday of klezmer, in the Jewish immigrant community on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, there were two clarinetists who dominated -- Naftule Brandwein and Dave Tarras. Like all great musicians, their musical personalities were reflective of who they were as individuals, and as participants will learn, these were both extraordinary men.... read more

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115 The New World Before and After 1492

$18.00

Sessions: 1
Class Date(s): 01-22-2025 to 01-22-2025
Day(s) of the week: Wednesday
Time: 1:00 PM → 2:30 PM
Instructor: Richard Bell, Professor of History, University of Maryland
Term: 2025-1
Location: Online Class

Where does American history begin? Not in 1492, but millennia before then when humans first settled this great continent. Who were these so-called "Native Americans?" How did they get here and what sorts of lives did they have? Why were the Europeans searching for a new world in 1492? What were Columbus and his patrons, Ferdinand and Isabella, hoping to... read more

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116 Estate Planning 101

$18.00

Sessions: 1
Class Date(s): 01-23-2025 to 01-23-2025
Day(s) of the week: Thursday
Time: 10:30 AM → 12:00 PM
Instructor: Bernadette Sweeney, Elder Law Attorney
Term: 2025-1
Location: Online Class

(BUNDLE & SAVE $9 when you also sign up for related classes #127 and 206.) What is an estate plan, who needs one, and what documents do you need? Learn more about Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney and how to plan for both incapacity and death to ensure that your assets pass to your chosen beneficiaries in the most efficient way possible. (See related... read more

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117 Brilliant Exiles: American Women Artists in Paris, 1900-1939

$18.00

Sessions: 1
Class Date(s): 01-23-2025 to 01-23-2025
Day(s) of the week: Thursday
Time: 1:00 PM → 2:30 PM
Instructor: Joan Hart, Art History Instructor, Museum One, Inc.
Term: 2025-1
Location: Online Class

Take a virtual tour of Brilliant Exiles now at the National Portrait Gallery and discover the creative genius of American women. During the early twentieth century, Paris was the destination of choice for talented and independent American women artists who were determined to move beyond the limitations that restricted them at home. Their backgrounds were... read more

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118 Continuing Spanish 2 – Session 1

$120.00

Sessions: 10
Class Date(s): 01-23-2025 to 04-03-2025
No Class: February 27
Day(s) of the week: Thursday
Time: 1:00 PM → 2:00 PM
Instructor: Lori Spak, Retired MCPS Spanish Teacher
Term: 2025-1
Location: Oasis at the Macys Home Store

Students will continue to expand vocabulary and mastery of grammatical structures to converse on everyday topics. The focus will be on communicative skills and practical use of the language at the novice mid-level. Students will also be introduced to cultural practices in the Spanish-speaking world. We will continue to use Nos vemos hoy 1.... read more

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120 “Hidden Alleyways of Washington, DC: A History”

$12.00

Sessions: 1
Class Date(s): 01-27-2025 to 01-27-2025
Day(s) of the week: Monday
Time: 1:00 PM → 2:00 PM
Instructor: Kim Williams, Architectural Historian
Term: 2025-1
Location: Hybrid - At Oasis and Online

Alleyways in Washington, DC have always been a fundamental part of the city's life and economy. Deliberately hidden from public view by the capital's early planners, DC's alleys were created to provide access to stables, carriage houses, and other utility buildings. But as the city grew and property values rose, the nature of some alleys and their buildings... read more

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121 Bonjour! French Conversation Group

$20.00

Sessions: 4
Class Date(s): 01-27-2025 to 02-24-2025
No Class: February 3
Day(s) of the week: Monday
Time: 1:30 PM → 2:30 PM
Instructor: Michele Egan, Host
Term: 2025-1
Location: Oasis at the Macys Home Store

This conversation group will launch this winter for individuals who want to practice their French speaking skills. The group is an opportunity to improve speaking confidence and meet other adults who wish to refresh their French speaking skills. Topics will include culture and holidays, idioms, casual spoken French, and daily life situations (the bank,... read more

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123 Advanced Beginner Bridge

$144.00

Sessions: 6
Class Date(s): 01-28-2025 to 03-04-2025
Day(s) of the week: Tuesday
Time: 10:30 AM → 12:30 PM
Instructor: Gary Cahn, Computer Instructor
Term: 2025-1
Location: Oasis at the Macys Home Store

Prerequisite: Completion of the Oasis Bridge for Beginners course taught in the winter of 2024. If you did not take that course, you MUST call Oasis and obtain permission from the instructor to take this course. The following topics will be covered: very brief review of the Bridge for Beginners course, bids at the 2 level and responses by partner,... read more

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124 C&O Canal: Dividing Line Between the Union and Confederacy

$18.00

Sessions: 1
Class Date(s): 01-28-2025 to 01-28-2025
Day(s) of the week: Tuesday
Time: 1:00 PM → 2:30 PM
Instructor: Jim Buchanan, Volunteer, C&O National Park
Term: 2025-1
Location: Hybrid - At Oasis and Online

Because of the C&O Canal's strategic position as an important commercial and transportation waterway, both the Union and Confederate armies sought to control it. This presentation will explore the Canal during wartime especially related to Montgomery and Frederick Counties. We will draw from contemporary accounts and modern historical studies to... read more

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125 Classic Favorites Book Discussion: “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” by Ken Kesey

$18.00

Sessions: 1
Class Date(s): 01-28-2025 to 01-28-2025
Day(s) of the week: Tuesday
Time: 3:00 PM → 4:30 PM
Instructor: Jonina Duker, Certified Book Discussion Leader
Term: 2025-1
Location: Online Class

We’re kicking off a new book discussion series this semester! With our new Classic Favorites series, we will discuss past best-sellers. Book lovers might well have read these “way back when”; whether or not you have, with our mature life experiences discussing these “big impact” works now and thinking about those impacts then and now make these... read more

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126 Middle East Chaos and Consequences

$18.00

Sessions: 1
Class Date(s): 01-29-2025 to 01-29-2025
Day(s) of the week: Wednesday
Time: 1:00 PM → 2:30 PM
Instructor: Molly Williamson, Foreign Service Officer (Ret.) and Scholar, Middle East Institute
Term: 2025-1
Location: Hybrid - At Oasis and Online

It has been 13+ years since the onset of the Arab Spring and now more than a year since the brutal Hamas attack on Israel and the aftermath. Williamson will discuss the demographic, economic, and strategic contexts for the eruptions of violence, as well as the regional and global consequences of the... read more

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127 Top 10 Estate Planning Mistakes

$18.00

Sessions: 1
Class Date(s): 01-30-2025 to 01-30-2025
Day(s) of the week: Thursday
Time: 10:30 AM → 12:00 PM
Instructor: Bernadette Sweeney, Elder Law Attorney
Term: 2025-1
Location: Online Class

(BUNDLE & SAVE $9 when you also sign up for related classes #116 and 206.) Estate planning is about more than just drafting a Will. Join elder law attorney Bernadette Sweeney to discuss how to avoid the most common estate planning mistakes and ensure your wishes and preferences are... read more

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128 Sleep Smarter: Managing Sleep with Age

$0.00

Sessions: 1
Class Date(s): 01-30-2025 to 01-30-2025
Day(s) of the week: Thursday
Time: 1:00 PM → 2:00 PM
Instructor: Dr. Rachel Salas, Johns Hopkins Center for Sleep and Wellness
Term: 2025-1
Location: Online Class

As many as 50% of older adults experience sleep problems. Dr. Rachel Salas, assistant medical director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Sleep and Wellness, works with patients experiencing issues with their sleep, including obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, snoring, circadian rhythm disorders, and restless legs syndrome. During this webinar, Dr. Salas... read more

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129 Oasis Volunteer Event at Manna Food Center

$0.00 CLASS FULL

Sessions: 1
Class Date(s): 01-31-2025 to 01-31-2025
Day(s) of the week: Friday
Time: 10:00 AM → 12:00 PM
Instructor: Katie Sagayo, Volunteer Manager, Manna Food Center
Term: 2025-1
Location: Trip

Established in 1983, Manna Food Center distributes approximately 12,000 pounds of food daily. More than just a food bank, Manna is a center of distribution and nutrition education. For this volunteer event, participants will go to Manna’s warehouse and help check expiration dates and sort non-perishable food items into designated bins. Volunteers... read more

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130 A Celebration of Latin American Music

$18.00

Sessions: 1
Class Date(s): 02-03-2025 to 02-03-2025
Day(s) of the week: Monday
Time: 1:00 PM → 2:30 PM
Instructor: Vladimir Fridman, Guitarist and Composer
Term: 2025-1
Location: Oasis at the Macys Home Store

Discover the vibrant and diverse world of Latin American music, a fusion of cultures and rhythms that traces back to the meeting of Indigenous sounds with the musical heritage of Spain, Portugal, and Africa. This class takes you on an exploration of iconic genres, from the sultry Argentine Tango and the soulful Brazilian Bossa Nova to the energetic Cuban... read more

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131 The Norman Conquest of 1066

$18.00

Sessions: 1
Class Date(s): 02-04-2025 to 02-04-2025
Day(s) of the week: Tuesday
Time: 10:30 AM → 12:00 PM
Instructor: Jennifer Paxton, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of History, The Catholic University of America
Term: 2025-1
Location: Hybrid - At Oasis and Online

The 1066 invasion of England led by Duke William II of Normandy never should have succeeded. England was ruled by King Harold Godwinson, a powerful warrior with a mighty army who ought to have been able to easily repel William’s invading force. Yet William turned out to be one of the luckiest rulers in history, since his opponent had to face another... read more

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132 Trump’s Return and the Future of American Politics

$18.00

Sessions: 1
Class Date(s): 02-04-2025 to 02-04-2025
Day(s) of the week: Tuesday
Time: 1:00 PM → 2:30 PM
Instructor: Geoffrey Kabaservice, Director of Policy Studies, Niskanen Center, D.C.
Term: 2025-1
Location: Hybrid - At Oasis and Online

Why was Donald Trump reelected as president in 2024 despite being a convicted felon who tried to overthrow the government four years ago? What might he do in office and what will the consequences be for the country and the world? And what does his reelection suggest will be the future direction of the Republican... read more

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133 FLEE NORTH: A Forgotten Hero and the Fight for Freedom

$12.00

Sessions: 1
Class Date(s): 02-05-2025 to 02-05-2025
Day(s) of the week: Wednesday
Time: 10:30 AM → 11:30 AM
Instructor: Scott Shane, Reporter and Author
Term: 2025-1
Location: Hybrid - At Oasis and Online

Discover the lost story of Thomas Smallwood, born into slavery in Maryland, who bought his freedom and began to organize mass escapes from slavery. Smallwood's daring operation took place against the very dark background of the domestic slave trade, which thrived on Washington's mall and at Baltimore's Inner Harbor. He invented the term “underground... read more

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134 Beethoven’s 9th Symphony: A Monumental Masterpiece

$18.00

Sessions: 1
Class Date(s): 02-05-2025 to 02-05-2025
Day(s) of the week: Wednesday
Time: 1:00 PM → 2:30 PM
Instructor: Dan Sherman, PhD
Term: 2025-1
Location: Hybrid - At Oasis and Online

Premiered more than 200 years ago, Beethoven’s 9th symphony revolutionized music with its vast structure and introduction of voices to call for peace and human unity. This class will place the great piece in the context of Beethoven’s life and time, show some of its innovations, and discuss its influence, both on composers and on listeners. You will... read more

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