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RECORDEDJune 4 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Ernesto Castaneda, Director, Immigration Lab and the Center for Latin American and Latino Studies, American UniversityLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineProfessor Castañeda will explore the Trump administration’s intervention and what it could mean for Venezuela, the United States, and the wider world. We’ll look at the possible reasons behind the effort to remove Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and place it in the broader history of U.S. involvement in Latin America—raising questions about power,... read more -
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June 8 Monday11:00 AM → 12:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Dr. Ann Turner, Individual, Couples, Family and Certified Sex Therapist, GWU Clinical Assistant ProfessorLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreAs we age we frequently lose connections and friendships due to retirement, illness, death, and changes in circumstance. This session will help you think about how to increase social connections, how to move relationships beyond mere acquaintances, and how to deal with obstacles you may encounter. This program is generously supported by the Frederick H.... read more -
RECORDEDJune 9 Tuesday10:30 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Tom Manganello, Senior Counsel Office of Investor Education and Assistance, U.S. Securities and Exchange CommisssionLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineLearn how to protect your investments and identify the red flags of fraud. Did you know you could perform a background check on any financial professional and investment product? What are some of the most common investment scams targeted at older adults? How can you plan ahead by organizing important documents and information? This program is generously... read more -
June 9 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Daryl Davis, MusicianLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineAruguably one of the greatest purveyors of love and Pop songs was the late Neil Sedaka who wrote and composed some of the most memorable melodies since the 1960s which have endured the test of time. We'll take a trip down memory lane with this man who created the love soundtrack of our... read more -
RECORDEDJune 10 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Barbara Blaylock, President, Funeral Consumers Alliance of Maryland and EnvironsLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineKnowing your funeral options and rights reduces the risk of spending more than is necessary at a time of emotional distress when you may not be thinking clearly. Learn the steps to take now to make it easier on your family when your time comes, and to make it easier on yourself when you have to arrange after-death care for another. The Funeral Consumers... read more -
June 11 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: John McCarthy, Montgomery County State's AttorneyLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineOrganized retail crime—large-scale shoplifting carried out by coordinated groups—has become a growing challenge for retailers and law enforcement across the country. In this talk, State’s Attorney John McCarthy will explain how these criminal networks operate, why the problem has increased in recent years, and how prosecutors and police are working to... read more -
RECORDEDJune 11 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Richard Bell, Professor of History, University of MarylandLocations: Online ClassAmericans spent many years trying to distinguish themselves and their new country from the people and government that they revolted against in 1776. Part of the process of definition that took place on the world stage—in foreign policy. George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison each took turns using American foreign policy to try... read more -
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
