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September 17 – October 8 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:30 PMSessions: 4Instructor: Nancy Goldberg, InstructorLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreAmerican Mahjongg has grown in popularity in part due to brain health benefits. This four-week introductory series teaches the fundamentals of this engaging tile-based game. Participants will learn how to build winning hands by picking and discarding tiles according to the official National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) rules. You are responsible for ordering... read more -
September 17 – December 17 No Class: November 5, November 26Thursday11:30 AM → 12:30 PMSessions: 12Instructor: Lori Spak, Retired MCPS Spanish TeacherLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreThis class is a continuation of Beginning Spanish 1 and assumes some knowledge of Spanish. Before registering, new students who wish to join the class should contact Oasis to arrange an assessment to determine if it would be appropriate to join. Did you take Spanish classes in high school or college and want to revive your fluency? Do you have an... read more -
September 17 – December 17 No Class: November 5; November 26Thursday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 12Instructor: Lori Spak, Retired MCPS Spanish TeacherLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreThis class is a continuation of Continuing Spanish 3 and will only be open for continuing students. Students will continue to expand vocabulary and mastery of grammatical structures to converse on everyday topics. The focus will be on communicative skills and practical use of the language at the intermediate low-mid level. Students will also be... read more
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September 22 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Renee Sandell, Ph.D., Artist/Educator/AuthorLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreStrengthen your visual fitness through an engaging, hands-on art experience that will help you "SEE MORE in Life Through ART." In this workshop, through guided discussions, interactive tools, and simple studio activities, we'll explore the virtue of resilience as depicted in a famous work of art. We'll practice decoding (reading) and encoding (expressing)... read more -
RECORDEDSeptember 22 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Owen Ullmann, Journalist and AuthorLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreThe Founding Fathers feared political parties would stymie consensus and result in polarization and deadlock. They got that right. As the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, a growing number of Americans view both the Democratic and Republican parties negatively. Though they are too entrenched to disappear anytime soon, the emergence of a viable... read more -
September 22 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Jill Rivers, Founder, Enjoy the Photo MomentsLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreYour family treasures aren’t in the boxes—they’re in the stories those photos tell. But facing bins of photos, albums, and slides can feel overwhelming. In this workshop, you’ll learn practical steps to sort, cull, and organize your printed photos, slides, and memorabilia so they’re ready for digitizing and easy for future generations to enjoy.... read more -
September 23 Wednesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Dr. Ann Turner, Individual, Couples, Family and Certified Sex Therapist, GWU Clinical Assistant ProfessorLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreHave you ever wanted to put your thoughts and feelings into words but didn't know where to start? Try “Wild Writing.” We'll use poems and simple prompts as a springboard to get you writing. There are no rules, no pressure, just whatever comes to mind. You'll have the chance to share what you've written with the group in a warm, supportive setting... read more -
RECORDEDSeptember 23 Wednesday10:30 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Dr. Michael Kryzanek, Professor Emeritus, Political Science, Bridgewater State UniversityLocations: Online ClassUnited States foreign policy toward Israel and Iran are at the center of the current crisis in the Mideast. This presentation will seek to explain the historical relationship between the United States and Israel and Iran and assess the economic, regional and global impact of the military decisions of the Trump administration on the relationship with both... read more -
RECORDEDSeptember 23 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Andrew Morgenstern, OD, FAAO, FNAPLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreVision plays a critical yet often underrecognized role in falls. This lecture reviews the relationship between visual impairment and fall risk, highlights the value of comprehensive eye examinations in identifying modifiable risk factors, and discusses evidence-based interventions including refractive correction, cataract management, and environmental... read more -
RECORDEDSeptember 24 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Steven Gimbel, Professor of Philosophy, Gettysburg CollegeLocations: Online ClassFriedrich Hegel became the most important and influential philosopher of the 19th century with a view not many people actually understood. We will examine his view that the world is God figuring out his own identity and how this led to a range of reactions from Arthur Schopenhauer's pessimism to Karl Marx's dialectical... read more -
September 24 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Dr. Isabel Deakins, O.D., F.A.A.O.Locations: Online Class(Please note: the class topic was changed after our catalog went to press. "Strong Steps: Keeping Your Feet Healthy as You Age" will be offered at a later date.) Your vision naturally changes with age, but there are many ways to protect your eyesight. Learn about common age-related eye conditions, warning signs that should never be ignored, the... read more -
September 28 – November 2 Monday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 6Instructor: Leslie Edsall Pont, Executive Director, OasisLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreBuild practical tools for stress relief and resilience in this small, supportive group. Over six weekly sessions, Leslie will guide you through evidence-based mind-body practices including meditation, guided imagery, breathwork, relaxation techniques, mindful movement, and expressive journaling and drawing. Sessions are experiential and interactive, held in... read more -
RECORDEDSeptember 28 Monday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Steve Roberts, Journalist and AuthorLocations: Oasis at Macys Home Store(DUE TO LIMITED IN-PERSON CAPACITY, DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THIS CLASS IF YOU INTEND TO ATTEND ONLINE. INSTEAD, PLEASE SIGN UP FOR CLASS #432.) Steve Roberts has been a journalist for more than 60 years, covering some of the major events of his time, including fourteen presidential election campaigns. As a broadcaster, Roberts appears regularly as a... read more -
RECORDEDSeptember 28 Monday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Steve Roberts, Journalist and AuthorLocations: Online Class(DUE TO LIMITED IN-PERSON CAPACITY, DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THIS CLASS IF YOU INTEND TO ATTEND IN-PERSON. INSTEAD, PLEASE SIGN UP FOR CLASS #431.) Steve Roberts has been a journalist for more than 60 years, covering some of the major events of his time, including fourteen presidential election campaigns. As a broadcaster, Roberts appears regularly as a... read more
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RECORDEDSeptember 29 Tuesday10:30 AM → 11:45 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Bob Blaemire, AuthorLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreAmerican history is filled with political leaders who were intelligent, experienced, and capable — and who still made carefully considered decisions that proved catastrophic. From John Adams' embrace of the Alien and Sedition Acts to a parade of miscalculations stretching across two centuries of American politics, we'll examine not the impulsive blunders... read more -
September 29 Tuesday10:30 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Rose McManus Coleman, Oasis MemberLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreExplore a playful, accessible approach to photography using flowers, water, light, reflection, and simple tools like flashlights and sunshine. Rose McManus Coleman demonstrates how everyday materials become vibrant backdrops for surprising, magical images. Participants will watch a mini photo scene come to life, explore how light transforms objects, and... read more -
September 29 – November 3 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:30 PMSessions: 6Instructor: Leslie Becker, Canasta InstructorLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreCanasta 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 -
RECORDEDSeptember 29 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Elaine Apter, Secretary, League of Women Voters, Montgomery Cty.Locations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreThe 2026 midterm elections are approaching — and the legal landscape surrounding them is more complex than ever. In this timely and informative session, we'll explore the key forces shaping our elections and what they mean for voters right here in Montgomery County. We'll examine recent Supreme Court decisions and their potential impact on voting rights... read more -
September 30 – November 11 No Class: October 21Wednesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 6Instructor: Marti Brown Bailey, BS, CSA, CADDCT, CDPLocations: Oasis at Macys Home Store"Solo aging" is not simply living alone. It describes growing older without the benefit of nearby or available close family members who can routinely provide care, make decisions during emergencies, or offer ongoing support. Whether by circumstance or choice, solo agers can thrive by planning, building meaningful relationships, and creating a reliable... read more -
RECORDEDSeptember 30 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Michael Liebow, PodiatristLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreProper foot care is a vital, often overlooked component of fall prevention. Pain, numbness, or structural issues disrupt your balance and gait. This lecture will cover multiple aspects of fall prevention and its relationship with your feet, including helpful tips on lowering your risk of falling during your daily activities. This program is generously... read more
