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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 11-04-2024 to 11-04-2024Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 10:00 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: Volunteer CoordinatorTerm: 2024-3Location: TripPlease join us for Oasis Volunteer Day at Comfort Cases. Comfort Cases serves children being placed in foster care. Most are removed from their homes with little more than the clothes on their backs. Through Comfort Cases, these children receive a special bag containing a cozy new pair of pajamas, a brand new warm blanket, and a new stuffed animal to... read morePlease join us for Oasis Volunteer Day at Comfort Cases. Comfort Cases serves children being placed in foster care. Most are removed from their homes with little more than the clothes on their backs. Through Comfort Cases, these children receive a special bag containing a cozy new pair of pajamas, a brand new warm blanket, and a new stuffed animal to hug during the traumatic transition into foster care. Volunteers will meet at the Comfort Cases National Center to help with processing donations, counting inventory, assembling Comfort Cases, and other miscellaneous tasks. Volunteers are responsible for their own transportation. Meet no later than 2 pm at 9300 Gaither Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 (note new location). Please wear comfortable clothes that you can move in and closed-toe shoes for standing. Limit: 10
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 11-04-2024 to 11-04-2024Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 10:30 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: Ken Ow, AARP VolunteerTerm: 2024-3Location: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreIn this workshop, you'll learn how to utilize the latest high-tech safety features in your current car, what technology to look for when shopping for a new car, the safety benefits of blind-spot warning systems, forward collision warnings, lane departure warnings, smart headlights, and more! Thank you to MileOne Cares/MileOne Autogroup for their generous... read moreIn this workshop, you'll learn how to utilize the latest high-tech safety features in your current car, what technology to look for when shopping for a new car, the safety benefits of blind-spot warning systems, forward collision warnings, lane departure warnings, smart headlights, and more! Thank you to MileOne Cares/MileOne Autogroup for their generous support of this program!
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 11-04-2024 to 11-04-2024Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 1:00 PM → 2:00 PMInstructor: Patricia Maclay, Board Member, The American Friends of LafayetteTerm: 2024-3Location: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineIn August 1824, the Marquis de Lafayette, a Frenchman and the last surviving major general of the American Revolution, triumphantly returned to the country he loved. Over the next year, Lafayette covered over 6000 miles by carriage, stagecoach, canal barge, and steamboat, traveling to all 24 exiting states and “Washington City.” This presentation will... read moreIn August 1824, the Marquis de Lafayette, a Frenchman and the last surviving major general of the American Revolution, triumphantly returned to the country he loved. Over the next year, Lafayette covered over 6000 miles by carriage, stagecoach, canal barge, and steamboat, traveling to all 24 exiting states and “Washington City.” This presentation will cover the details of Lafayette’s Farewell Tour of America, and how it will be celebrated in 2024 – 2025.
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 11-05-2024 to 11-05-2024Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 1:00 PM → 1:50 PMInstructor: Larissa Johnson, Health and Fitness InstructorTerm: 2024-3Location: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreJoin us for some Election Day relaxation. Laughter Practice, aka Laughter Yoga, is a revolutionary idea to refresh the body and spirit. Simple and profound, it is sweeping the world as a physical and mental refresher through a new type of exercise that stresses both without overtaxing either. Usual yoga gear is not needed. Only your time and willingness... read moreJoin us for some Election Day relaxation. Laughter Practice, aka Laughter Yoga, is a revolutionary idea to refresh the body and spirit. Simple and profound, it is sweeping the world as a physical and mental refresher through a new type of exercise that stresses both without overtaxing either. Usual yoga gear is not needed. Only your time and willingness to laugh and enjoy the hour are required.
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Out of stockSessions: 1Class Date(s): 11-05-2024 to 11-05-2024Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 2:00 PM → 3:00 PMInstructor: Larissa Johnson, Health and Fitness InstructorTerm: 2024-3Location: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreJoin us for some Election Day fun. Have you been wanting to try cardio drumming? In this special one-time class, you'll enjoy your oldies music favorites. Cardio drumming takes a simple movement – drumming – and turns it into a full-body workout that will leave you smiling and feeling great. This class will be mostly seated with optional... read moreJoin us for some Election Day fun. Have you been wanting to try cardio drumming? In this special one-time class, you'll enjoy your oldies music favorites. Cardio drumming takes a simple movement – drumming – and turns it into a full-body workout that will leave you smiling and feeling great. This class will be mostly seated with optional standing activities.
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 11-07-2024 to 11-07-2024Day(s) of the week: ThursdayTime: 10:30 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: Steven Gimbel, Professor of Philosophy, Gettysburg CollegeTerm: 2024-3Location: Online ClassCan a joke be morally wrong? Are there certain jokes that some people can tell, but not others? How do we know when a joke has crossed the ethical line? How do we draw that line? What are the factors that go in to determining where the line is? (See related classes #508, 556,... read moreCan a joke be morally wrong? Are there certain jokes that some people can tell, but not others? How do we know when a joke has crossed the ethical line? How do we draw that line? What are the factors that go in to determining where the line is? (See related classes #508, 556, 635)
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 11-07-2024 to 11-07-2024Day(s) of the week: ThursdayTime: 1:00 PM → 2:30 PMInstructor: Dan Sherman, PhDTerm: 2024-3Location: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineBest known as the composer of “Over the Rainbow,” Buffalo-born Harold Arlen wrote over 500 songs for stage and film over fifty years. Arlen’s music is infused with jazz, and his songs became standards for singers such as Judy Garland, Lena Horne, Frank Sinatra, and Ethel Waters. The class will cover Arlen’s life and career and include many... read moreBest known as the composer of “Over the Rainbow,” Buffalo-born Harold Arlen wrote over 500 songs for stage and film over fifty years. Arlen’s music is infused with jazz, and his songs became standards for singers such as Judy Garland, Lena Horne, Frank Sinatra, and Ethel Waters. The class will cover Arlen’s life and career and include many performance clips to show his range and gift for both melody and harmony.
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 11-07-2024 to 11-07-2024Day(s) of the week: ThursdayTime: 2:00 PM → 3:30 PMInstructor: Martina Sestakova, Art Educator, Designer and PainterTerm: 2024-3Location: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreMany artworks have been created about the self. In this workshop, join art educator Martina Sestakova in a visual exploration of your senses and what makes you a unique self. We will take a look at the works of artists such as Sonia Delaunay, Paul Klee, and Karel Appel, while we write, share, and work in watercolors. We will study up on abstract art and... read moreMany artworks have been created about the self. In this workshop, join art educator Martina Sestakova in a visual exploration of your senses and what makes you a unique self. We will take a look at the works of artists such as Sonia Delaunay, Paul Klee, and Karel Appel, while we write, share, and work in watercolors. We will study up on abstract art and create a cool self-portrait. No experience needed; all skill levels welcome. All supplies provided.
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 11-09-2024 to 11-09-2024Day(s) of the week: SaturdayTime: 10:00 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: Marianne Starr, Naturalist, Locust Grove Nature CenterTerm: 2024-3Location: TripLevel of Difficulty: 2 out of 5 The C & O Canal towpath is full of surprises any season. On this walk we'll look for migratory birds on the canal and in the Potomac and for signs of other wildlife, like owls and raccoons. We'll venture down trails from the towpath to the river so bring hiking poles for uneven terrain. There we'll enjoy... read moreLevel of Difficulty: 2 out of 5 The C & O Canal towpath is full of surprises any season. On this walk we'll look for migratory birds on the canal and in the Potomac and for signs of other wildlife, like owls and raccoons. We'll venture down trails from the towpath to the river so bring hiking poles for uneven terrain. There we'll enjoy peaceful views of the river since most deciduous trees will have dropped their leaves. We'll meet at the restroom in the parking area. Participants are responsible for their own transportation. Follow signs off the Clara Barton Parkway to the Carderock C&O parking. Park in the Carderock South Parking Lot, opposite the US Naval Surface Warfare Center on Clara Barton Pkwy. We'll meet at the bathroom facilities at the parking lot. The Carderock Picnic Pavilion is also located here. Walkers will leave promptly at 10:00 am, so plan to arrive and park before then. (See additional walks: #541 and #637)
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 11-11-2024 to 11-11-2024Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 1:00 PM → 2:00 PMInstructor: Dr. Michael Kryzanek, Professor Emeritus, Political Science, Bridgewater State UniversityTerm: 2024-3Location: Online ClassThere is growing sentiment among the American people and scholars of our democratic system that the governmental structure created by the Constitution is in crisis, if not irrevocably broken. In response to endless partisan bickering, the undemocratic nature of the Electoral College, growing restrictions on voting, gerrymandered representative districts... read moreThere is growing sentiment among the American people and scholars of our democratic system that the governmental structure created by the Constitution is in crisis, if not irrevocably broken. In response to endless partisan bickering, the undemocratic nature of the Electoral College, growing restrictions on voting, gerrymandered representative districts that block real competition and lifetime appointments of federal judges, a number of reform initiatives for change have been brought forward. This presentation will discuss the constitutional reforms that are most prominent among scholars, pundits and concerned citizens. Reforms such as direct election of the President and Vice-President, term and age limits on both congressional representatives and federal judges, greater flexibility in voter registration and ballot access, and expansion of the political party system to encourage additional entities to challenge the Democrats and Republicans. Although bringing change to our constitutional system is complicated and difficult to achieve, the flaws in the way we elect our leaders and make policy decisions require a vibrant discussion of pathways to change.
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 11-12-2024 to 11-12-2024Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 10:30 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: David B Lindauer, Lt. Colonel (Ret.), US Army Signal CorpsTerm: 2024-3Location: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineThis class and discussion take a detailed look at the final year of World War I, and the events leading up to the 11 November Armistice. It was a momentous year: For the Germans, who had driven Russia out of the War, it was a matter of administering a knock-out blow to the Western Allies before the weight of American involvement could make itself felt. For... read moreThis class and discussion take a detailed look at the final year of World War I, and the events leading up to the 11 November Armistice. It was a momentous year: For the Germans, who had driven Russia out of the War, it was a matter of administering a knock-out blow to the Western Allies before the weight of American involvement could make itself felt. For the British and French, they knew they had to hold out long enough to use American reinforcements to drive the Germans back and end the War. Thus, both sides knew that 1918 would be the year of decision.The course looks at the competing strategies, assesses some of the assumptions and miscalculations, and traces the tortuous path to the armistice in November 1918 – an imposition of a fleeting vision of peace that engendered as many difficulties as it alleviated. In particular, we will focus on what was accomplished by the armistice, but more importantly within the context of the Twentieth Century, what was NOT settled – and how the latter brought about a second great conflict.
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 11-12-2024 to 11-12-2024Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 1:00 PM → 2:15 PMInstructor: Brian Rose, Professor (ret.), Department of Communication and Media Studies, Fordham UniversityTerm: 2024-3Location: Online ClassHollywood is an industry that has always depended on blockbusters, beginning with The Birth of a Nation and continuing with epics like Gone with the Wind, The Ten Commandments, and The Sound of Music. But beginning in 1974, two young filmmakers, Steven Spielberg and George Lucas, would together change the way the movie industry made movies. Spielberg’s... read moreHollywood is an industry that has always depended on blockbusters, beginning with The Birth of a Nation and continuing with epics like Gone with the Wind, The Ten Commandments, and The Sound of Music. But beginning in 1974, two young filmmakers, Steven Spielberg and George Lucas, would together change the way the movie industry made movies. Spielberg’s Jaws and Lucas’ Star Wars (neither of which was predicted to be a hit) helped launch the careers of the most influential directors of our time. Whether they were making films together (like Indiana Jones) or separately (E.T., Jurassic Park, The Empire Strikes Back), they introduced the age of the “modern blockbuster,” which featured elaborate special effects and thrilling spectacle. This presentation will look at their four decades of filmmaking and discuss how they changed the movies.
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 11-13-2024 to 11-13-2024Day(s) of the week: WednesdayTime: 10:30 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: John McCarthy, Montgomery County State's Attorney, and Barry Helfand, Criminal Defense AttorneyTerm: 2024-3Location: Hybrid - At Oasis and Online(At the instructor's request, we have changed the topic of this class. We will be offering "Criminal Law Basics" during the upcoming winter term.) Join John McCarthy, Montgomery County’s longest-serving State’s Attorney, and renowned defense attorney Barry Helfand for an insightful discussion on their combined 90+ years of experience in criminal... read more(At the instructor's request, we have changed the topic of this class. We will be offering "Criminal Law Basics" during the upcoming winter term.) Join John McCarthy, Montgomery County’s longest-serving State’s Attorney, and renowned defense attorney Barry Helfand for an insightful discussion on their combined 90+ years of experience in criminal law. Helfand, recognized as one of Washington’s Best Legal Minds by The Washingtonian Magazine, has built a distinguished career representing both the famous and infamous. Despite facing each other in court numerous times, McCarthy and Helfand share a deep mutual respect and friendship. Their conversation offers a unique look into the evolution of criminal law in Montgomery County through the lens of two pivotal cases.
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 11-13-2024 to 11-13-2024Day(s) of the week: WednesdayTime: 1:00 PM → 2:30 PMInstructor: Beth Kimel, FacilitatorTerm: 2024-3Location: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreWe will watch this TED talk together and then engage in dialogue about it. Refreshments will be served! (See other... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 11-13-2024 to 11-13-2024Day(s) of the week: WednesdayTime: 1:00 PM → 2:15 PMInstructor: Judy Luis-Watson, Educator and MusicianTerm: 2024-3Location: Online ClassTake a class tour of Miriam Makeba’s life in music and activism from an American perspective. Audio-visual clips display Makeba’s wide range of music and collaboration with artists and activists through her phenomenal international career. Said to be the first to bring African music to the world stage, Makeba also brought world attention to the... read moreTake a class tour of Miriam Makeba’s life in music and activism from an American perspective. Audio-visual clips display Makeba’s wide range of music and collaboration with artists and activists through her phenomenal international career. Said to be the first to bring African music to the world stage, Makeba also brought world attention to the struggle for liberation in South Africa. Some surprising aspects of Miriam Makeba's career are revealed using archival resources, including historic federal agency records.
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 11-14-2024 to 11-14-2024Day(s) of the week: ThursdayTime: 10:30 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: Seth Kibel, Musician and ComposerTerm: 2024-3Location: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineThere is no greater tragic hero in the history of jazz than Billie Holiday. From her impoverished childhood on the streets of Baltimore, to her constant struggles with addiction, to her eventual early demise, her story is that of legend. This class will listen and watch her sing, putting her music in context with her sad and troubled personal... read moreThere is no greater tragic hero in the history of jazz than Billie Holiday. From her impoverished childhood on the streets of Baltimore, to her constant struggles with addiction, to her eventual early demise, her story is that of legend. This class will listen and watch her sing, putting her music in context with her sad and troubled personal story.
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 11-14-2024 to 11-14-2024Day(s) of the week: ThursdayTime: 1:00 PM → 2:00 PMInstructor: Eileen McGuckian, HistorianTerm: 2024-3Location: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineUsing historic and contemporary photographs, local historian Eileen McGuckian takes a journey through time down the Rockville Pike, from its beginnings as a Native American path to its current status as Montgomery County’s “Golden Mile.” (Old Rockville Pike photo courtesy of Montgomery... read moreUsing historic and contemporary photographs, local historian Eileen McGuckian takes a journey through time down the Rockville Pike, from its beginnings as a Native American path to its current status as Montgomery County’s “Golden Mile.” (Old Rockville Pike photo courtesy of Montgomery History.)
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 11-18-2024 to 11-18-2024Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 10:30 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: Deborah Kalb, Writer and PodcasterTerm: 2024-3Location: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreDeborah Kalb is a writer, book blogger, podcaster, editor, and ex-journalist based in the Washington, D.C., area. Her most recent... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 11-18-2024 to 11-18-2024Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 1:00 PM → 2:30 PMInstructor: Nina Uzick, AARP Driving ProgramTerm: 2024-3Location: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineIt’s never too early to start planning ahead and talking about safe driving for yourself and/or your loved ones. We’ll cover important considerations in planning your and your loved ones’ mobility. Topics will include assessing driving skills; adjusting driving habits; alternative transportation options; and how to have productive and caring... read moreIt’s never too early to start planning ahead and talking about safe driving for yourself and/or your loved ones. We’ll cover important considerations in planning your and your loved ones’ mobility. Topics will include assessing driving skills; adjusting driving habits; alternative transportation options; and how to have productive and caring conversations about driving safely. Ideal participants for this class include drivers, spouses, caregivers, and family. Thank you to MileOne Cares/MileOne Autogroup for their generous support of this program! This session will take place during the day; there is also an evening session scheduled on the same day if more convenient. See class #612.
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 11-18-2024 to 11-18-2024Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 7:00 PM → 8:30 PMInstructor: Nina Uzick, AARP Driving ProgramTerm: 2024-3Location: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineIt’s never too early to start planning ahead and talking about safe driving for yourself and/or your loved ones. We’ll cover important considerations in planning your and your loved ones’ mobility. Topics will include assessing driving skills; adjusting driving habits; alternative transportation options; and how to have productive and caring... read moreIt’s never too early to start planning ahead and talking about safe driving for yourself and/or your loved ones. We’ll cover important considerations in planning your and your loved ones’ mobility. Topics will include assessing driving skills; adjusting driving habits; alternative transportation options; and how to have productive and caring conversations about driving safely. Ideal participants for this class include drivers, spouses, caregivers, and family. Thank you to MileOne Cares/MileOne Autogroup for their generous support of this program! This session will take place during the evening; there is also a daytime session scheduled on the same day if more convenient. See class #611.