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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-04-2024 to 05-04-2024Day(s) of the week: SaturdayTime: 10:30 AM → 12:30 PMInstructor: Marianne Starr, Naturalist, Locust Grove Nature CenterTerm: 2024-2Location: TripLevel of Difficulty: 1 out of 5 We'll look for late blooming spring flowers, look for insects and talk about their importance to the ecosystem, and wildlife in and around the canal and river. Participants are responsible for their own transportation. Follow signs off the Clara Barton Parkway to the Carderock C&O parking. Park in the Carderock... read moreLevel of Difficulty: 1 out of 5 We'll look for late blooming spring flowers, look for insects and talk about their importance to the ecosystem, and wildlife in and around the canal and river. 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. There are bathroom facilities at the parking lot. The Carderock Picnic Pavilion is located here. Walkers will leave promptly at 10:30 am, so plan to arrive and park before then. (See additional walks: #349, 396, 437) -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-06-2024 to 05-06-2024Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 10:00 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: Katie Sagayo, Volunteer Manager, Manna Food CenterTerm: 2024-2Location: TripEstablished 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 moreEstablished 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 may also be asked to help with sorting/bagging bread or meat or other tasks as needed. The tasks involve bending, reaching, and standing. Participants provide their own transportation and will meet at the Manna warehouse at 9311 Gaither Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20877. Volunteers may park in the lot directly in front of Manna. Wear casual clothing and sneakers or work boots. Bring a penlight or magnifying glass to read expiration dates Limit: 10 -
Sessions: 6Class Date(s): 05-06-2024 to 06-17-2024No Class: May 27Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 10:30 AM → 12:30 PMInstructor: Nancy Kay, Mah Jongg InstructorTerm: 2024-2Location: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreLearn the Great Game of China. We will learn American style Mah Jongg using the National Mah Jongg League rules. You will learn how to read the card, the names of the tiles, how to pick a hand, do the Charleston, build a wall, and play defensively. Make new friends and have fun playing this game of skill and luck. This class is for people new to Mah... read moreLearn the Great Game of China. We will learn American style Mah Jongg using the National Mah Jongg League rules. You will learn how to read the card, the names of the tiles, how to pick a hand, do the Charleston, build a wall, and play defensively. Make new friends and have fun playing this game of skill and luck. This class is for people new to Mah Jongg or who need a complete review. Course fee includes official Mah Jongg card. No class May 27. Limit: 12 -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-07-2024 to 05-07-2024Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 10:30 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: Richard Bell, Professor of History, University of MarylandTerm: 2024-2Location: Online ClassThe Constitution is a much beloved document, a charter that many Americans regard with pride, reverence, and awe. Yet, over the past half-century, several historians have argued that many of its innocuous-sounding articles offered a dramatic giveaway to slaveholders. This program will help you determine where the truth lies. We’ll follow the framers of... read moreThe Constitution is a much beloved document, a charter that many Americans regard with pride, reverence, and awe. Yet, over the past half-century, several historians have argued that many of its innocuous-sounding articles offered a dramatic giveaway to slaveholders. This program will help you determine where the truth lies. We’ll follow the framers of the federal Constitution into their closed-door convention in Philadelphia in 1787 to see how northern delegates and southern delegates wrangled over whether or not slavery could continue to thrive in a nation founded on the principles of liberty and equality. -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-07-2024 to 05-07-2024Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 1:00 PM → 2:15 PMInstructor: Brian Rose, Professor (ret.), Department of Communication and Media Studies, Fordham UniversityTerm: 2024-2Location: Online ClassFor more than seven decades, Carl Reiner and Mel Brooks made America laugh—either through their remarkable solo careers or their legendary partnership. Whether together or apart, they were giants of American comedy, who basically conquered every field they entered, whether television, movies, Broadway, or records. This presentation will examine their... read moreFor more than seven decades, Carl Reiner and Mel Brooks made America laugh—either through their remarkable solo careers or their legendary partnership. Whether together or apart, they were giants of American comedy, who basically conquered every field they entered, whether television, movies, Broadway, or records. This presentation will examine their extraordinary achievements, beginning with their work together on Sid Caesar’s Your Show of Shows and their creation of the 2000 Year Old Man, to their individual accomplishments as writers, directors, and performers. -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-08-2024 to 05-08-2024Day(s) of the week: WednesdayTime: 1:00 PM → 2:30 PMInstructor: Beth Kimel, FacilitatorTerm: 2024-2Location: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreHave you ever felt like you're talking, but nobody is listening? Here's Julian Treasure to help you fix that. As the sound expert demonstrates some useful vocal exercises and shares tips on how to speak with empathy, he offers his vision for a sonorous world of listening and understanding. We will watch this TED talk together and then engage in dialogue... read moreHave you ever felt like you're talking, but nobody is listening? Here's Julian Treasure to help you fix that. As the sound expert demonstrates some useful vocal exercises and shares tips on how to speak with empathy, he offers his vision for a sonorous world of listening and understanding. We will watch this TED talk together and then engage in dialogue about it. Refreshments will be served! (See other TED Talk discussions, class #345 and 394) -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-08-2024 to 05-08-2024Day(s) of the week: WednesdayTime: 1:00 PM → 2:00 PMInstructor: Joseph White MD, Vascular/Endovascular Surgeon, Suburban HospitalTerm: 2024-2Location: Online ClassPeripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a narrowing of the arteries outside of the heart and brain. What are the risk factors associated with peripheral vascular disease and what are treatment options ?available to... read morePeripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a narrowing of the arteries outside of the heart and brain. What are the risk factors associated with peripheral vascular disease and what are treatment options ?available to patients? -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-09-2024 to 05-09-2024Day(s) of the week: ThursdayTime: 10:30 AM → 11:30 AMInstructor: Nikki Haddad, Alexandra Hardee, & Marla Caplon, Montgomery County Senior Nutrition ProgramTerm: 2024-2Location: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreAs we age, selecting foods that support healthy cognition are important to good overall wellbeing. Let’s learn, discuss, and try a few simple recipes that can boost brain... read moreAs we age, selecting foods that support healthy cognition are important to good overall wellbeing. Let’s learn, discuss, and try a few simple recipes that can boost brain power!
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-09-2024 to 05-09-2024Day(s) of the week: ThursdayTime: 1:00 PM → 2:30 PMInstructor: Dan Sherman, PhDTerm: 2024-2Location: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineFor more than 50 years, Julliard-trained composer Peter Schickele assumed the mantle of P.D.Q. Bach, a forgotten and musically incompetent son of the great Johann Sebastian Bach. Both onstage and on many records, Schickele created wonderful parodies of classical music. The jokes Schickele created drew widely on classical music and satirized musicology... read moreFor more than 50 years, Julliard-trained composer Peter Schickele assumed the mantle of P.D.Q. Bach, a forgotten and musically incompetent son of the great Johann Sebastian Bach. Both onstage and on many records, Schickele created wonderful parodies of classical music. The jokes Schickele created drew widely on classical music and satirized musicology involving composers from Bach’s time. The class will offer the chance to learn about Schickele’s remarkable career, to hear some of his pieces, and to appreciate humor in music. -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-13-2024 to 05-13-2024Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 1:00 PM → 2:30 PMInstructor: Seth Kibel and FriendsTerm: 2024-2Location: F. Scott Fitzgerald TheaterSummer is just around the corner! Join us to kick off the new term with a bang! Join Seth Kibel and Friends for a whirlwind tour of music from Latin America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and beyond. This musical journey will set your toes tapping and your spirits flying! Doors open at 12:30 pm. This event is sponsored by AARP Maryland with... read moreSummer is just around the corner! Join us to kick off the new term with a bang! Join Seth Kibel and Friends for a whirlwind tour of music from Latin America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and beyond. This musical journey will set your toes tapping and your spirits flying! Doors open at 12:30 pm. This event is sponsored by AARP Maryland with additional support from The Grandview by Erickson Senior Living. Registration required through AARP Maryland. Click on the "Register Here" button or call (877) 926-8300 to register by phone. -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-14-2024 to 05-14-2024Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 10:30 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: David B Lindauer, Lt. Colonel (Ret.), US Army Signal CorpsTerm: 2024-2Location: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineWith all of the recent WWII presentations that focused on various campaigns in Europe, we sometimes lose track of an equally hard-fought war in Asia. For nearly four years British and Indian forces fought a very arduous campaign in southeast Asia, not only against the Japanese but against hunger, disease, jungle conditions, mountains, and monsoons. And... read moreWith all of the recent WWII presentations that focused on various campaigns in Europe, we sometimes lose track of an equally hard-fought war in Asia. For nearly four years British and Indian forces fought a very arduous campaign in southeast Asia, not only against the Japanese but against hunger, disease, jungle conditions, mountains, and monsoons. And they did this in remote areas where there were hardly any roads, railroads or airports, and where the most reliable means of transporting supplies was sometimes on the back of an elephant! Often overlooked by the British press, the British Fourteenth Army, became known as “The Forgotten Army.” This is their story and the story of their very remarkable commander, Field Marshal William Slim. -
Sessions: 6Class Date(s): 05-14-2024 to 06-18-2024Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 10:30 AM → 12:30 PMInstructor: Marilyn Lichtman, EdDTerm: 2024-2Location: Oasis at the Macys Home StorePoker was first played in New Orleans in saloons and steamboats. It was usually played by men. Today, Poker has become a very popular game for men and women. Even Beyonce is in on the action with her latest hit "Texas Hold ‘Em." This class is about poker basics. After this 6-session series, you will NOT be ready to play with the big money players. ... read morePoker was first played in New Orleans in saloons and steamboats. It was usually played by men. Today, Poker has become a very popular game for men and women. Even Beyonce is in on the action with her latest hit "Texas Hold ‘Em." This class is about poker basics. After this 6-session series, you will NOT be ready to play with the big money players. The goal is to get you ready to play in home games We will cover the basics, popular home games, strategy, betting, and bluffing. We'll play with chips, not money. As the saying goes “know when to hold ‘em and know when to fold ‘em.” In the words of one of her many former students, "Thrilled to hear that Marilyn Lichtman will be teaching a poker class at Oasis. She is an excellent poker player, and an even better teacher." -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-14-2024 to 05-14-2024Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 1:00 PM → 2:30 PMInstructor: Gary A. Rendsburg, Distinguished Professor, Jewish Studies, Rutgers UniversityTerm: 2024-2Location: Online ClassLearn the story of the groundbreaking discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls in 1947, including the explorations of the caves and the excavations at Qumran, and the progress of scholarly work in the subsequent 75 years. We also will look at the key documents themselves, with an eye to uncovering the salient features of the Essene community which produced these... read moreLearn the story of the groundbreaking discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls in 1947, including the explorations of the caves and the excavations at Qumran, and the progress of scholarly work in the subsequent 75 years. We also will look at the key documents themselves, with an eye to uncovering the salient features of the Essene community which produced these texts. Special attention will be paid to their unique theological positions, their relationship to other Jewish groups at the time, and their connections to early Christianity. -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-15-2024 to 05-15-2024Day(s) of the week: WednesdayTime: 10:30 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: Julie Kurzava, Faculty, Loyola UniversityTerm: 2024-2Location: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineThere is no doubt that Irving Berlin’s life and career is the quintessential immigrant story. Arriving from a foreign land as a small child with nothing, he channeled his talent, ambition and hard work to become the standard bearer of American culture. Come hear a great story, as Julie Kurzava shares the history and music of Irving Berlin’s... read moreThere is no doubt that Irving Berlin’s life and career is the quintessential immigrant story. Arriving from a foreign land as a small child with nothing, he channeled his talent, ambition and hard work to become the standard bearer of American culture. Come hear a great story, as Julie Kurzava shares the history and music of Irving Berlin’s Americana. -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-15-2024 to 05-15-2024Day(s) of the week: WednesdayTime: 1:00 PM → 2:30 PMInstructor: Joan Hart, Art History Instructor, Museum One, Inc.Term: 2024-2Location: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineThis program is based on a recent exhibition at the Baltimore Museum of Art called "Making Her Mark, A History of Women Artists from 1400-1800". Discover some of the leading woman artists of their time, who have been overlooked until recently from the Italian Renaissance to the Dutch Golden Age to the Rococo... read moreThis program is based on a recent exhibition at the Baltimore Museum of Art called "Making Her Mark, A History of Women Artists from 1400-1800". Discover some of the leading woman artists of their time, who have been overlooked until recently from the Italian Renaissance to the Dutch Golden Age to the Rococo period. -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-16-2024 to 05-16-2024Day(s) of the week: ThursdayTime: 10:30 AM → 11:30 AMInstructor: Jim Resnick (retired Battalion Chief), Program Manager, Senior Outreach & Education, MCFRSTerm: 2024-2Location: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineDoes your home safety equipment need a checkup? You probably get a regular checkup for your health from a healthcare provider. Your home deserves the same care and attention. You might be able to check (and perhaps correct) some things in your home, but what do you really know about your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms? MCFRS Fire Safety Educator Jim... read moreDoes your home safety equipment need a checkup? You probably get a regular checkup for your health from a healthcare provider. Your home deserves the same care and attention. You might be able to check (and perhaps correct) some things in your home, but what do you really know about your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms? MCFRS Fire Safety Educator Jim Resnick will provide a great home safety "refresher" and will also explain about the free MCFRS Home Safety Check Program. -
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Sessions: 4Class Date(s): 05-16-2024 to 06-06-2024Day(s) of the week: ThursdayTime: 1:00 PM → 2:30 PMInstructor: Judy Goldstein, Retired MCPS Special/Alternative Education TeacherTerm: 2024-2Location: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreExpressive art is all about the process not the product. In this course, you will be introduced to a number of different artists, styles and methods. In each session, you'll have an opportunity to create art "in the style of" (e.g., Monet, Seurat, Matisse, Picasso, Van Gogh). No previous art experience required. As instructor Judy Goldstein says,... read moreExpressive art is all about the process not the product. In this course, you will be introduced to a number of different artists, styles and methods. In each session, you'll have an opportunity to create art "in the style of" (e.g., Monet, Seurat, Matisse, Picasso, Van Gogh). No previous art experience required. As instructor Judy Goldstein says, "creating art is as healthy as eating your green vegetables and even more fun!" We will used stretched canvas and acrylic paints. All materials will be provided. Wear an old shirt or smock to protect your clothes. -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-17-2024 to 05-17-2024Day(s) of the week: FridayTime: 10:00 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: Becca Roe, Volunteer CoordinatorTerm: 2024-2Location: TripRed Wiggler is a sustainable Care Farm where people with and without developmental disabilities come together to work, learn, and grow healthy food. Volunteers join us for a variety of farming tasks. Depending on the time of year and time of day, we might be weeding, harvesting, planting, or doing other field maintenance. Volunteers will work side-by-side... read moreRed Wiggler is a sustainable Care Farm where people with and without developmental disabilities come together to work, learn, and grow healthy food. Volunteers join us for a variety of farming tasks. Depending on the time of year and time of day, we might be weeding, harvesting, planting, or doing other field maintenance. Volunteers will work side-by-side with our Grower staff members with intellectual/developmental disabilities, typically in small teams of 5-6. This is a fairly physical job. Participants provide their own transportation and will meet at Ovid Hazen Well Park, 23400 Ridge Road, Germantown, MD 20876. Wear sturdy, weather-appropriate clothing; layers recommended. Closed-toe shoes are required. Bring a hat, sunscreen and a water bottle. Feel free to bring a bag lunch to enjoy after your hard work. There are lovely picnic tables in the shade of a big oak tree. If the weather is drizzly, the event will take place. In case of steady rain, the event will be rescheduled. Your fee for this program goes to Red Wiggler Farm to defray their administrative costs for this event.
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-20-2024 to 05-20-2024Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 1:00 PM → 2:15 PMInstructor: Adam Brookes, Journalist and Foreign CorrespondentTerm: 2024-2Location: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineThis class is a talk with slides presenting Adam Brookes’s work of narrative non-fiction FRAGILE CARGO: The World War II Race to Save the Treasures of China’s Forbidden City. FRAGILE CARGO tells the true story – for the first time in English – of the brave curators and art historians who saved the imperial art collections of China from devastation... read moreThis class is a talk with slides presenting Adam Brookes’s work of narrative non-fiction FRAGILE CARGO: The World War II Race to Save the Treasures of China’s Forbidden City. FRAGILE CARGO tells the true story – for the first time in English – of the brave curators and art historians who saved the imperial art collections of China from devastation and plunder during Japan's invasion of China. To do so, the curators crated up a quarter of a million objects and books and for sixteen years transported them through war-torn China in search of safety -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-21-2024 to 05-21-2024Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 10:30 AM → 11:30 AMInstructor: Officer Demond Johnson. Community Services Officer, 2nd District, Montgomery County Police DepartmentTerm: 2024-2Location: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreOfficer Johnson will share an update about our local Police Department. You'll have time to ask questions and discuss public safety concerns. Coffee will be... read moreOfficer Johnson will share an update about our local Police Department. You'll have time to ask questions and discuss public safety concerns. Coffee will be served!
