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RECORDEDDecember 2 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:15 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Hugo Keesing, University of Maryland, Retired ProfessorLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreFrom 1928’s “Steamboat Willie” to 2019’s “Into The Unknown” from the Disney production of “Frozen 2,” this program chronologically tracks 90 years of Disney-related music. Included are songs from animated and live-action films, cartoons, and television shows. Some are soundtrack recordings; others are versions that climbed high on the Pop... read more -
RECORDEDDecember 3 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Nora Hamerman, Art HistorianLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreHitler—a failed artist-- was by far history’s greatest art thief. Documented in the book “The Rape of Europa,” the Nazi armies not only carried out genocide on an unprecedented scale, but stole the art of every country they invaded, in order to enrich the collection of Hermann Goering and to fill what was destined to be the world’s greatest art... read more -
December 7 Monday12:30 PM → 10:00 PMSessions: 1Locations: TripSpanning more than 1,100 acres, Longwood Gardens showcases horticultural splendor, intricate fountain systems, architectural grandeur, and so much more, all with conservation at the core of their mission. This holiday season, explore a universe of infinite wonder with "A Longwood Christmas." Inspired by the mystery and majesty of the cosmos, journey... read more -
December 8 Tuesday10:30 AM → 4:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Michael J. Ackerman, AARP Volunteer InstructorLocations: Oasis at 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 -
December 8 Tuesday10:30 AM → 11:45 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Barbara Paulson, Oasis MemberLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreGot wine [corks]? Join crafter Barbara Paulson to learn how to create something special out of a wine cork, wire, and a few beads. Your project will be perfect for hanging on a window, from a magnetic hook, or from a Christmas tree (makes a nice little gift, too). Instructions, materials, and tools included (except wine!). This is a hands-on... read more -
RECORDEDDecember 8 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Richard Bell, Professor of History, University of MarylandLocations: Online ClassWhy did it take Americans ninety years after first declaring that all men are born equal to abolish racial slavery? Why did it take a Civil War to answer the fundamental questions about liberty and equality that the Revolution had posed? One obstacle was the fact that the Constitution gave white southerners so much power in national politics that Congress... read more -
December 8 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Janice Pliner, Oasis Program ManagerLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreA reclusive journalist is suddenly thrown into a wild, suspenseful journey to rescue his kidnapped grandchildren. This is a fun read about serious topics. Please read the book so you can participate in our... read more -
RECORDEDDecember 9 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Barbara A. Porter, PhD, Middle East ArchaeologistLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreCarved into rose-colored sandstone cliffs in southern Jordan, Petra was the glittering capital of the Nabataean kingdom—an empire that, at Read... read more -
RECORDEDDecember 10 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: John McCarthy, Montgomery County State's AttorneyLocations: Oasis at Macys Home Store(Due to a delay in the trial, Mr. McCarthy will not be able to discuss the Catherine Hoggle case on December 10 as originally planned.) From school shootings to teen "takeover" riots, headlines across the nation reveal a growing trend: parents being prosecuted — and sued — for crimes committed by their children. A wave of new legislation is expanding... read more -
December 10 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Oasis StaffLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreGrab a cup of coffee and join us for a relaxed conversation with the Oasis staff! This is your chance to meet the people behind the programs, ask questions, share feedback, and let us know what classes or experiences you'd love to see more of. We value your voice and want to hear what's on your mind — come for the coffee, stay for the... read more -
December 15 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Martina Sestakova, Art Educator, Designer and PainterLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreDiscover the beauty of Tibetan prayer flags in this inspiring workshop. We’ll explore the tradition of prayer flags as carriers of hopes and positive intentions, then create our own interpretation that reflects our inner life and wishes. Through colors and personal symbolism, you'll design a meaningful artwork that celebrates what matters to you. We will... read more -
RECORDEDDecember 15 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:15 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Hugo Keesing, University of Maryland, Retired ProfessorLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreFrom “Nobody” in 1906 to “I Can’t Breathe” in 2020, music has reflected the country’s racial history. Whether the genre has been Pop or Blues, Gospel or Folk, Soul or Hip Hop, Rock ‘n’ Roll or Rap, songs by or about Black people have marked significant changes in the road that today is called “Black Lives Matter.” You will hear from... read more -
December 15 Tuesday3:00 PM → 4:15 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Jonina Duker, Certified Book Discussion LeaderLocations: Online ClassAnn Patchett does it again; and as we have for her last three novels, we at Oasis are so ready to discuss her latest again. The author incorporates her life experience of having a father and two stepfathers into the plot; families can very complicated. Long-married Daphne and Jonathan encounter her first stepfather at the Metropolitan Museum of Art by... read more -
December 16 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 StoreBoundaries are essential to protect our time and energy. In this class we'll talk about what boundaries you want to set and how you'll communicate those boundaries with your family and loved ones. We'll talk about how to say no and manage guilt and pressure from others. The class will help you find a way to respect your own needs, communicate them with... read more -
RECORDEDDecember 16 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Judy Scott Feldman, Ph.D., Art Historian/National Mall CoalitionLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreHow do sculptors make us see and feel the world in new ways with three-dimensional art? What makes Michelangelo's and Bernini's sculptures of David so different and yet so compelling in their own ways? In this class, we'll learn how to look at sculpture through great works of art from prehistoric-era bone figures to modern abstract... read more -
RECORDEDDecember 17 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Barbara Blumberg Ressin, CCBCLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreThe most consequential changes in the 20th century in America happened because of two women. From the concept of Social Security to controlling conception, Frances Perkins and Margaret Sanger were extraordinary visionaries and brave in the face of opposition on many fronts. The first female cabinet member and the woman responsible for "the pill!", made life... read more -
RECORDEDDecember 17 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Steven Gimbel, Professor of Philosophy, Gettysburg CollegeLocations: Online ClassJohn Stuart Mill saw the rise of modern science as the key to all human knowledge, but it required some philosophical work to figure out how science really worked. Any supposed truths that are not scientific should be rejected as poppycock. This led to a scientific approach to ethics, economics, and... read more -
RECORDEDOctober 21 – December 16 Wednesday3:45 PM → 4:00 PMSessions: 3Instructor: Leslie Edsall Pont, Executive Director, OasisLocations: Online ClassTake a mindful pause and join us once a month for a 15-minute guided meditation designed to help you reduce stress, restore balance, and support your overall well-being. Each virtual session offers simple mindfulness practices, breathing techniques, and guided relaxation to help you recharge, improve focus, and cultivate greater resilience—whether you're... read more -
November 19 1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Linda ShiffmanLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreWhat does a successful tutoring session actually look like? Join a panel of experienced Oasis tutors as they share real examples from their own tutoring experiences, including how they structure their sessions, choose activities based on their students’ interests, keep active or inattentive students engaged, and adapt when things don’t go according to... read more -
October 29 10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Glenda C HendersonLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreLooking for some fresh reading ideas for your tutoring sessions? Stop by our Book Carousel, where Glenda, Oasis Librarian, will showcase a selection of books she thinks you and your student might enjoy. Browse the displays at your own pace, discover new titles, and create a list of books you’d like to try during future tutoring sessions. This is a... read more
