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RECORDEDJune 3 Tuesday10:30 am – 12:00 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Ernesto Castaneda, Director, Immigration Lab and the Center for Latin American and Latino Studies, American UniversityLocation: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineIn a talk tailored to be non-partisan and accessible to all, Dr. Castañeda will discuss immigration and the challenges it poses both at our borders and in our nation’s interior. He’ll look at why people migrate, the scale of the influx of people, and the specific circumstances of undocumented immigrants, unaccompanied minors, asylum seekers, and... read moreIn a talk tailored to be non-partisan and accessible to all, Dr. Castañeda will discuss immigration and the challenges it poses both at our borders and in our nation’s interior. He’ll look at why people migrate, the scale of the influx of people, and the specific circumstances of undocumented immigrants, unaccompanied minors, asylum seekers, and refugees, including those living in Washington, D.C. He’ll give you a working knowledge of “family separation” and “humanitarian parole.” He’ll look at the relationship between immigration and crime and matters of safety in the U.S. border region. (See related classes #312 and 330) -
RECORDEDJune 3 – June 24 Tuesday1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Sessions: 4Instructor: Richard Bell, Professor of History, University of MarylandLocation: Online ClassIn 1763 colonists across British North America could not have been prouder to be members of the British Empire. But fast forward to 1776 and many among them were at war with that Empire. In this four-week course, University of Maryland historian Richard Bell explores those tumultuous thirteen years by examining four of the extraordinary events that turned... read moreIn 1763 colonists across British North America could not have been prouder to be members of the British Empire. But fast forward to 1776 and many among them were at war with that Empire. In this four-week course, University of Maryland historian Richard Bell explores those tumultuous thirteen years by examining four of the extraordinary events that turned thirteen loyal British colonies into a united confederation willing to go to war to achieve independence. Week 1: Stamps & Mobs Week 2: Redcoats & Snowballs Week 3: Tea & Tar Week 4: Hearts & Minds -
June 4 Wednesday10:30 am – 11:30 am Sessions: 1Instructor: Students of Vladimir Fridman, Guitarist and ComposerLocation: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreExperience the joy of music as talented young guitarists from Vladimir Fridman’s Guitar Studio take the stage! This special concert features a delightful mix of solo and ensemble performances, showcasing a variety of musical styles from around the world. Be inspired by the skill and passion of these young musicians, including Logan Liu, 9, winner of the... read moreExperience the joy of music as talented young guitarists from Vladimir Fridman’s Guitar Studio take the stage! This special concert features a delightful mix of solo and ensemble performances, showcasing a variety of musical styles from around the world. Be inspired by the skill and passion of these young musicians, including Logan Liu, 9, winner of the 2024 Charleston International Guitar Competition. Join us for an uplifting afternoon of beautiful melodies and youthful artistry—free and open to all! -
RECORDEDJune 4 Wednesday1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Captain Amy Daum, Commander, 2nd District (Bethesda), MCPDLocation: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineIn this presentation, Commander Daum of the MCPD 2nd District will provide practical tools and strategies to help protect yourself from crime. Topics will include preventing identity theft, fraud, and burglary. Through an interactive Q&A session, participants will also engage in a discussion on the role of the community in policing and how we can all... read moreIn this presentation, Commander Daum of the MCPD 2nd District will provide practical tools and strategies to help protect yourself from crime. Topics will include preventing identity theft, fraud, and burglary. Through an interactive Q&A session, participants will also engage in a discussion on the role of the community in policing and how we can all contribute to safety. -
RECORDEDJune 4 – July 23 No Class: June 18Wednesday4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Sessions: 7Instructor: Alison Babil, Guild Certified Feldenkrais® PractitionerLocation: Online ClassWould 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 moreWould 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 done lying down for those who wish. The Sounder Sleep System® can also be useful for anxiety management. No class June 18. Here's what previous class participants have said about this class: "Excellent information with follow-up handouts. Alison is more than willing to answer questions!" "This class changed my life! I no longer stress about sleep. It is a miracle.” "I am having AMAZING results from the Sounder Sleep System® course!! I am falling asleep without sleep aids, and it is deep sleep. I feel great!" -
RECORDEDJune 5 Thursday1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Dan Sherman, PhDLocation: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineBorn in New York City, and trained in Greece, Maria Callas electrified opera audiences with the range of her singing and intensity of her stage presence. She became a celebrity known both for her singing and her tempestuous personal and professional life. The class will present her biography, clips of a wide range of her roles, and include seldom seen... read moreBorn in New York City, and trained in Greece, Maria Callas electrified opera audiences with the range of her singing and intensity of her stage presence. She became a celebrity known both for her singing and her tempestuous personal and professional life. The class will present her biography, clips of a wide range of her roles, and include seldom seen interview clips with the great Callas. -
June 10 – June 26 Tuesday, Thursday10:30 am – 12:30 pm Sessions: 6Instructor: Michele Heffner, Canasta InstructorLocation: Oasis at the Macys Home Store(Summer session only: will meet twice a week for 3 weeks.) Canasta is hot these days! It’s become a very popular pastime in the last few years. Come learn this old card game in its modernized version. You'll learn the basics of playing the game, strategies, and rules, and have fun playing with other... read more(Summer session only: will meet twice a week for 3 weeks.) Canasta is hot these days! It’s become a very popular pastime in the last few years. Come learn this old card game in its modernized version. You'll learn the basics of playing the game, strategies, and rules, and have fun playing with other classmates. -
June 10 Tuesday10:30 am – 12:00 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Julie Kurzava, Faculty, Loyola UniversityLocation: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineDiscover the life and legacy of Oscar Hammerstein II, the visionary lyricist whose work transformed American musical theater. Best known for his groundbreaking collaborations with Richard Rodgers on classics like Oklahoma! and Carousel, Hammerstein's influence extends far beyond these iconic works. Join Julie Kurzava as she explores his early career,... read moreDiscover the life and legacy of Oscar Hammerstein II, the visionary lyricist whose work transformed American musical theater. Best known for his groundbreaking collaborations with Richard Rodgers on classics like Oklahoma! and Carousel, Hammerstein's influence extends far beyond these iconic works. Join Julie Kurzava as she explores his early career, dramatic innovations, deep social awareness, and the generous spirit that made him a towering figure in the arts. This presentation celebrates a man who not only shaped the stage but also touched hearts with his timeless artistry. -
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June 10 – June 24 Tuesday1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Sessions: 3Instructor: Michele Heffner, Canasta InstructorLocation: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreThis class will provide a refresher on Canasta rules, a review of scoring, and answers to your canasta questions. You will also get tips and strategies to help you play Canasta... read moreThis class will provide a refresher on Canasta rules, a review of scoring, and answers to your canasta questions. You will also get tips and strategies to help you play Canasta better. -
RECORDEDJune 11 Wednesday10:30 am – 12:00 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Owen Ullmann, Journalist and AuthorLocation: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineSince its emergence roughly 15 years ago, cryptocurrency has promised to replace traditional money issued by governments with a new system that bypasses authorities and banks and empowers its users. So far, however, it has stalled as a payment system and instead become a volatile, exotic investment scarred by numerous scandals. Will it eventually replace... read moreSince its emergence roughly 15 years ago, cryptocurrency has promised to replace traditional money issued by governments with a new system that bypasses authorities and banks and empowers its users. So far, however, it has stalled as a payment system and instead become a volatile, exotic investment scarred by numerous scandals. Will it eventually replace dollars, euros, yen and Swiss francs? Or will it be remembered like the Dutch tulip craze that crashed in the 17th century? -
RECORDEDJune 11 Wednesday1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Liza Achilles, Author and BloggerLocation: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineWilliam Shakespeare's sonnet sequence was first published over 400 years ago and still resonates with readers today. "But thy eternal summer shall not fade," proclaims the most famous of them all (Sonnet 18). The poet addresses these words to a young man known as the Fair Youth; but the words also refer to the poetry itself. Modern Shakespearean love... read moreWilliam Shakespeare's sonnet sequence was first published over 400 years ago and still resonates with readers today. "But thy eternal summer shall not fade," proclaims the most famous of them all (Sonnet 18). The poet addresses these words to a young man known as the Fair Youth; but the words also refer to the poetry itself. Modern Shakespearean love sonneteer Liza Achilles explores the life and times of Will Shakespeare and why his poetry has stood the test of time, and reads aloud some of the most beautiful love sonnets ever written. (See related book discussion #401) -
RECORDEDJune 12 Thursday1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Richard H. Hughes IV, JD, MPH, Professorial Lecturer in Law, The George Washington University Law SchoolLocation: Online ClassAs the Trump administration begins its new term, significant changes in federal health policy and leadership are anticipated, particularly in areas like vaccines and public health initiatives. With Robert F. Kennedy leading HHS -- alongside new leadership at the NIH, FDA, and CDC -- questions arise about the direction of these agencies and the broader... read moreAs the Trump administration begins its new term, significant changes in federal health policy and leadership are anticipated, particularly in areas like vaccines and public health initiatives. With Robert F. Kennedy leading HHS -- alongside new leadership at the NIH, FDA, and CDC -- questions arise about the direction of these agencies and the broader implications for public health. We'll examine the evolving landscape, potential policy shifts, and their impact on public health in the years ahead. -
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June 16 Monday2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Martina Sestakova, Art Educator, Designer and PainterLocation: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreAre you intrigued by watercolor? Join Martina Sestakova, art educator, for a workshop, during which you will create a colorful interpretation of a painting by the French artist Berthe Morisot. You will learn the basics of watercolors and create a unique composition. No experience needed; all skill levels welcome. All supplies provided. (See related class... read moreAre you intrigued by watercolor? Join Martina Sestakova, art educator, for a workshop, during which you will create a colorful interpretation of a painting by the French artist Berthe Morisot. You will learn the basics of watercolors and create a unique composition. No experience needed; all skill levels welcome. All supplies provided. (See related class #360) -
RECORDEDJune 17 Tuesday10:30 am – 12:00 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: David B Lindauer, Lt. Colonel (Ret.), US Army Signal CorpsLocation: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineThe name Niccolò Machiavelli brings to mind a figure with a reputation for cunning and deceit. It is not surprising, therefore, that this shrewd commentator on the nature of political power should turn his analytical skills on the art of war as well. For he lived in tumultuous times, when his country was a battleground for aggressive foreign powers. At... read moreThe name Niccolò Machiavelli brings to mind a figure with a reputation for cunning and deceit. It is not surprising, therefore, that this shrewd commentator on the nature of political power should turn his analytical skills on the art of war as well. For he lived in tumultuous times, when his country was a battleground for aggressive foreign powers. At least in part, his writings reflected what he saw as the lamentable state of affairs in Italy; so, to broaden our understanding of this iconic writer and political thinker, we must look at the conditions in Italy at the end of the 15th Century, and the political and military circumstances that inspired Machiavelli’s thoughts and his writings. -
June 18 Wednesday10:30 am – 12:00 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: John McCarthy, Montgomery County State's AttorneyLocation: Hybrid - At Oasis and Online(Save $6 when you also sign up for class #315) Explore the key types of property—real property, intellectual property, and personal property. Engage in discussions about ownership, rights, and responsibilities, and discover how property law shapes our lives in profound ways. (See related class... read more(Save $6 when you also sign up for class #315) Explore the key types of property—real property, intellectual property, and personal property. Engage in discussions about ownership, rights, and responsibilities, and discover how property law shapes our lives in profound ways. (See related class #315) -
RECORDEDJune 18 Wednesday1:00 pm – 2:15 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Dr. Daniel Neep, Crown Center for Middle East Studies, Brandeis UniversityLocation: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineModern Syria has seen violence, repression, and autocracy, suffering through tragedy after tragedy over the past century. Yet the history of Syria is not just a tale of dictators and generals. From the 1800s to the 2020s, the Syrian people have engaged in a passionate struggle for justice, equality, and a better future. Whether fighting for national... read moreModern Syria has seen violence, repression, and autocracy, suffering through tragedy after tragedy over the past century. Yet the history of Syria is not just a tale of dictators and generals. From the 1800s to the 2020s, the Syrian people have engaged in a passionate struggle for justice, equality, and a better future. Whether fighting for national independence from French colonial rule, battling local landowning elites to share of the country’s wealth, or rising up against the Assad regime, the Syrian people have fiercely clung to their right to live with respect and dignity. Theirs is a story of protest and perseverance in the long fight to reshape the political destiny of their nation. -
RECORDEDJune 19 Thursday1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Steven Gimbel, Professor of Philosophy, Gettysburg CollegeLocation: Online Class(Save $12 when you also sign up for related classes #313, 395, 432.) Plato was a disciple of Socrates who was shocked when he was killed by the Athenian people. To save his master's memory for posterity, he began to write dialogue, short plays about arguments that Socrates engaged in. Over time, Plato went from scribe to philosopher, developing his own... read more(Save $12 when you also sign up for related classes #313, 395, 432.) Plato was a disciple of Socrates who was shocked when he was killed by the Athenian people. To save his master's memory for posterity, he began to write dialogue, short plays about arguments that Socrates engaged in. Over time, Plato went from scribe to philosopher, developing his own thoughts about topics across the philosophical spectrum. We will examine these ideas and his commitment to absolute truth through reason. (See related classes: #313, 395, 432) -
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June 23 Monday2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Martina Sestakova, Art Educator, Designer and PainterLocation: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreAre you intrigued by watercolor? Join Martina Sestakova, art educator, for a workshop, during which you will create a colorful interpretation of a painting by the American artist Georgia O’Keeffe. You will learn the basics of watercolors and create a unique composition. No experience needed; all skill levels welcome. All supplies provided. (See related... read moreAre you intrigued by watercolor? Join Martina Sestakova, art educator, for a workshop, during which you will create a colorful interpretation of a painting by the American artist Georgia O’Keeffe. You will learn the basics of watercolors and create a unique composition. No experience needed; all skill levels welcome. All supplies provided. (See related class #350) -
RECORDEDJune 24 Tuesday10:30 am – 11:30 am Sessions: 1Instructor: Kristy Kennedy and Ginger Noce, Co-Founders, Silver Bridges ConsultingLocation: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineThis presentation will provide you with an understanding of the types of senior living options available, how senior living is regulated, and what oversight is provided. You’ll learn about rates and fee structures and options to pay for senior living. You’ll also be provided with questions to ask when considering senior living communities. This class... read moreThis presentation will provide you with an understanding of the types of senior living options available, how senior living is regulated, and what oversight is provided. You’ll learn about rates and fee structures and options to pay for senior living. You’ll also be provided with questions to ask when considering senior living communities. This class is sponsored by Silver Bridges Consulting. -
June 24 Tuesday3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Jonina Duker, Certified Book Discussion LeaderLocation: Online ClassPublished in 1978, Samuel Shem's (pseudonym for Dr. Stephen Bergman) novel changed medical education in the USA. Its reception illustrated the “generation gap” among physicians in the 1970s. The novel is still inspiring articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals and retrospectives. Rhodes Scholar and psychiatrist Dr. Stephen Bergman wrote the... read morePublished in 1978, Samuel Shem's (pseudonym for Dr. Stephen Bergman) novel changed medical education in the USA. Its reception illustrated the “generation gap” among physicians in the 1970s. The novel is still inspiring articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals and retrospectives. Rhodes Scholar and psychiatrist Dr. Stephen Bergman wrote the book, not intending it for publication, as a way to come to terms with how the reality of his medical internship distressingly confounded the expectations set by his medical education. Please read the book so you can participate in our structured, facilitated, Zoom discussion. (Note: Please join the meeting at 3 pm if you would like some assistance using the features of Zoom. Otherwise, join us at 3:15 pm for the start of our discussion.) (See other book discussions: #322, 401, 440)
