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RECORDEDSessions: 1Class Date(s): 02-05-2025 to 02-05-2025Day(s) of the week: WednesdayTime: 10:30 AM → 11:30 AMInstructor: Scott Shane, Reporter and AuthorTerm: 2025-1Location: 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 -
RECORDEDSessions: 1Class Date(s): 02-05-2025 to 02-05-2025Day(s) of the week: WednesdayTime: 1:00 PM → 2:30 PMInstructor: Dan Sherman, PhDTerm: 2025-1Location: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlinePremiered 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 -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 02-06-2025 to 02-06-2025Day(s) of the week: ThursdayTime: 10:30 AM → 4:00 PMInstructor: Michael J. Ackerman, AARP Volunteer InstructorTerm: 2025-1Location: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreDrivers who complete this course may receive a multi-year discount on their auto insurance, depending on state regulations. Exciting new content includes information on brain health, railroad and animal crossings, plus expanded information on car technology and updates on the many new laws in Maryland. A number of tips will be offered to help reduce your... read more -
RECORDEDSessions: 1Class Date(s): 02-06-2025 to 02-06-2025Day(s) of the week: ThursdayTime: 1:00 PM → 2:30 PMInstructor: Alan M. Hantman, FAIA, 10th Architect of the CapitolTerm: 2025-1Location: Online ClassThis presentation addresses how the Capitol precinct has grown in size and complexity since 1793, when the design was first selected by President George Washington. The book discusses the flow of history and the continuity provided through the Architects’ stewardship. The book also discusses the security threats the Architects have had to address. It... read more -
RECORDEDSessions: 1Class Date(s): 02-10-2025 to 02-10-2025Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 10:30 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: Deeva Garel and Victor Rezmovic, Technology InstructorsTerm: 2025-1Location: Online ClassLet’s explore artificial intelligence through the use of chatbots. From lectures and demonstration, learn how to use chatbots for real-life tasks and activities such as composing emails, finding shopping and travel recommendations, and creating images. Discover smart and safe ways to use this tool in daily... read more -
RECORDEDSessions: 1Class Date(s): 02-10-2025 to 02-10-2025Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 1:00 PM → 2:30 PMInstructor: Barbara Paulson, Travel SpecialistTerm: 2025-1Location: Online ClassBeen there, done that? European Travel Specialist Barbara Paulson offers over a dozen alternatives to the “Big Box” museums, churches, and sites of Florence. Consider: one of the earliest homeopathic pharmacies (est. 1897); a museum of mosaic work using semi-precious stones (originally established by the Medici in 1588); a science museum with... read more -
RECORDEDSessions: 1Class Date(s): 02-11-2025 to 02-11-2025Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 10:30 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: Victor Rezmovic, Computer InstructorTerm: 2025-1Location: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineBroadcast TV and Cable TV have traditionally provided in-home media to US households. We are experiencing a new paradigm in home entertainment as households are discontinuing their cable TV contracts in favor of streaming options, such as Netflix and Amazon. In this class we will: examine the technical details of how traditional cable, over-the-air TV and... read more -
RECORDEDSessions: 1Class Date(s): 02-11-2025 to 02-11-2025Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 1:00 PM → 2:30 PMInstructor: Daniel Stashower, Author and HistorianTerm: 2025-1Location: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineJoin us for pictures and conversation as we step through the looking glass and into the world of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, the beloved masterpiece by Oxford mathematician Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, better known as Lewis Carroll. Author Daniel Stashower explores Lewis Carroll’s life and legacy and shares favorite selections from Alice and other... read more -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 02-12-2025 to 02-12-2025Day(s) of the week: WednesdayTime: 10:30 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: John McCarthy, Montgomery County State's AttorneyTerm: 2025-1Location: Hybrid - At Oasis and Online(BUNDLE AND SAVE $12 when you also sign up for related classes #104, 194, 233) Discover the essential rules that govern the journey of a criminal case, from the moment of arrest to the courtroom. We will emphasize the rights of the accused and explore the vital role of due process, ensuring that everyone understands the protections afforded by our... read more -
RECORDEDSessions: 1Class Date(s): 02-12-2025 to 02-12-2025Day(s) of the week: WednesdayTime: 1:00 PM → 2:00 PMInstructor: Dr. Rebecca Shafer, Infectious Disease SpecialistTerm: 2025-1Location: Online ClassSepsis is a life-threatening condition that can occur when the body has an infection. Dr. Rebecca Shaffer, infectious disease physician, will empower you with the knowledge and tools needed to recognize sepsis early, initiate timely and appropriate therapy, and implement effective prevention... read more -
RECORDEDSessions: 1Class Date(s): 02-13-2025 to 02-13-2025Day(s) of the week: ThursdayTime: 10:30 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: Seth Kibel, Musician and ComposerTerm: 2025-1Location: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineToday, Ella Fitzgerald is commonly considered the greatest vocalist in the history of jazz. That wasn't always the case. She became a teen star when she hit it big with the Chick Webb Orchestra in 1938 with "A-Tisket, A-Tasket." Yet, she faded from the limelight, only to hit it big once again in the mid-1950's with her legendary Songbook recordings. From... read more -
RECORDEDSessions: 1Class Date(s): 02-13-2025 to 02-13-2025Day(s) of the week: ThursdayTime: 1:00 PM → 2:30 PMInstructor: Steven Gimbel, Professor of Philosophy, Gettysburg CollegeTerm: 2025-1Location: Online ClassAlan Turing was not only a ground-breaking mathematician and logician, he was also a code-breaking master who invented the digital computer to defeat the Nazis. In constructing a machine to crack the uncrackable Enigma code, he was also hoping to create artificial life so that he could resurrect the love of his... read more -
RECORDEDSessions: 1Class Date(s): 02-18-2025 to 02-18-2025Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 1:00 PM → 2:15 PMInstructor: Owen Ullmann, Journalist and AuthorTerm: 2025-1Location: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineThe national debt is soaring to dangerous levels because Democrats and Republicans in Congress alike lack the political courage to raise taxes and reduce spending to rein in chronic and growing budget deficits. Yet, some modest and sensible tax hikes and spending cuts could make a huge difference over time in keeping the debt to a manageable level without a... read more -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 02-19-2025 to 02-19-2025Day(s) of the week: WednesdayTime: 1:00 PM → 2:30 PMInstructor: Oasis MembersTerm: 2025-1Location: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreJoin us for an afternoon of fun and games. This month we’ll be teaching Rummikub to folks who want to learn. Additional games will be available, or you can bring your own favorite to play with others! (See related classes #106, 195,... read more -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 02-20-2025 to 02-20-2025Day(s) of the week: ThursdayTime: 10:30 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: Julie Kurzava, Faculty, Loyola UniversityTerm: 2025-1Location: Hybrid - At Oasis and Online(BUNDLE & SAVE $6 when you also sign up for related class # 107.) A musical standard is a song that remains popular well after its original performance and setting, whether on the radio, on stage or in movies. Countless jazz and popular singers have interpreted standards from the Great American Songbook, from Billie Holliday and Judy Garland to Michael... read more -
RECORDEDSessions: 1Class Date(s): 02-20-2025 to 02-20-2025Day(s) of the week: ThursdayTime: 1:00 PM → 2:30 PMInstructor: Richard Bell, Professor of History, University of MarylandTerm: 2025-1Location: Online ClassIn the 1750s North America took center stage in the world’s first truly global war, in the United States called the French and Indian War and elsewhere the Seven Years War. We'll track the shifting fortunes of the European forces, as well as their Native and colonial American allies, on American soil; examine the peace treaty that Britain and France... read more -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 02-25-2025 to 02-25-2025Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 3:00 PM → 4:30 PMInstructor: Jonina Duker, Certified Book Discussion LeaderTerm: 2025-1Location: Online ClassOur Banned Books series continues with a book frequently banned from organizations across the spectrum: from public commissioners in several states soon after its publication to the NAACP in the 1950s to the most recent challenges from both the political left and the right. Set before the Civil War, teenager Huck and adult Jim flee together leaving their... read more -
RECORDEDSessions: 1Class Date(s): 02-27-2025 to 02-27-2025Day(s) of the week: ThursdayTime: 1:00 PM → 2:00 PMInstructor: Suburban Hospital Registered DieticianTerm: 2025-1Location: Online Class(WILL BE RECORDED.) Sorting nutrition facts from fiction in the age of information overload can be overwhelming, contradictory, and time-consuming. Learn the top ten ways to spot red flags of misinformation, and source trustworthy, science-based approaches to nourish your health and... read more -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 03-03-2025 to 03-03-2025Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 10:30 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: Daryl Davis, MusicianTerm: 2025-1Location: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineWhile some of the greatest Country, Jazz, Blues, Swing, Soul and Rock songs were recorded in Nashville, New Orleans, New York City, Chicago and Detroit, some of the greatest of those artists came out of the Washington, DC area. Do you know who? You might be surprised. Come find... read more -
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Sessions: 6Class Date(s): 03-03-2025 to 04-07-2025Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 10:30 AM → 12:30 PMInstructor: Nancy Kay, Mah Jongg InstructorTerm: 2025-1Location: 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 more
