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RECORDEDOctober 1 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Julie Kurzava, Faculty, Loyola UniversityLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreThe Great American Songbook has given us songs that never seem to age — and singers who can't resist making them their own. From Sinatra to Fitzgerald, Bennett to Bublé, the art of interpretation is what keeps these standards alive. Performer and teacher Julie Kurzava guides this engaging exploration of how great singers take a familiar song and... read more -
RECORDEDOctober 1 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Barbara Paulson, Travel SpecialistLocations: Online ClassThe Eastern Shore is SO much more than the hubbub of Ocean City and tourist-driven St. Michaels. Consider: a State Park and Museum dedicated to Harriet Tubman (near where she lived and facilitated the underground railroad); a wildlife refuge considered the "Everglades of the North"; a nationally ranked ice creamery with Scottish roots; a wooden boat... read more -
October 1 Thursday1:00 PM → 3:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Ralph D Buglass, Montgomery County Historical Society Speaker and Author, "Images of America: Rockville"Locations: Montgomery History CenterMontgomery County has had a remarkable history since its founding Sept. 6, 1776. Join us for a walking tour of Rockville, Montgomery County's seat of government, to highlight points of interest telling the county's 250-year history. The tour will be entirely on downtown sidewalks with several street crossings; 7 blocks total (approximately 3/4 of mile... read more -
October 6 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Patricia Dubroof, Oasis MemberLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreDid you know that making art improves your physical and mental wellbeing? This class offers time for you to make art in a safe and encouraging space. Patricia Dubroof will guide you through warmups and a project that will make you smile. We will be using oil pastel on paper. This is a fun and forgiving medium. No prior knowledge needed. This is a hands-on... read more -
RECORDEDOctober 6 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Richard Bell, Professor of History, University of MarylandLocations: Online ClassThe thirty years between 1815 and 1845 witnessed the greatest transformation in American infrastructure and information technology before the internet. Investment and experimentation helped to facilitate the creation of a single national, American economy, capable of challenging European countries for supremacy. Prior to 1815, the most advanced industrial... read more -
October 6 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Janice Pliner, Oasis Program ManagerLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreIn 1950s Tehran, two young girls form a deep friendship across social classes, but their bond faces challenges as they navigate Iran's political turmoil during the decades leading up to and through the Iranian Revolution. This 2024 novel was a New York Times bestseller. Please read the book so you can participate in our... read more -
RECORDEDOctober 7 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Maria Thannhauser, Physical Therapist, Suburban HospitalLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreFalls often start before you'd expect; in subtle shifts in how you walk, and in the quiet fear that follows a stumble or near-miss. In this session, a physical therapist breaks down the walking pattern changes that signal rising fall risk, plus fun, practical balance challenges you can safely try at home. You'll also learn how fear of falling can actually... read more -
RECORDEDOctober 8 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: John McCarthy, Montgomery County State's AttorneyLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreSeniors in Montgomery County are under attack. Scammers continue to target older adults, constantly expanding their methods and tools—including AI—to do it. Learn what you need to know to protect yourself. Our presenter, John McCarthy, State's Attorney for Montgomery County, knows the scams threatening you and will tell you how to stay a step... read more -
RECORDEDOctober 8 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Steven Gimbel, Professor of Philosophy, Gettysburg CollegeLocations: Online ClassSoren Kierkegaard sought to bring the human being and its lived experience back to the center of philosophy. The problem, he thought, was that others have done this by stressing the place of logic and reason, but the most important truths are inaccessible to the rational mind. He sought a way to find them, but realized that it involved dread, angst, and... read more -
October 8 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 -
RECORDEDOctober 13 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Seth Kibel, Musician and ComposerLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreThe 1940s output of Aaron Copland is some of the most "American-sounding" music in the entirety of the classical oeuvre. The works Copland produced during this decade, from Appalachian Spring to Fanfare for the Common Man to Rodeo, have become touchstones for American classical music, earning him the sobriquet of "Dean of American Composers." These... read more -
RECORDEDOctober 13 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:15 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Sandra Heiler, Treasurer, Montgomery Preservation, Inc.Locations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreMost Americans know about the Boston Tea Party, but few know what happened next, right here in Montgomery County. On June 11, 1774, ten local men gathered at Hungerford’s Tavern on what is now Route 355 in Rockville and signed the “Hungerford Resolves,” calling for a boycott of all British trade in response to the blockade of Boston Harbor and... read more -
RECORDEDOctober 14 Wednesday10:30 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Dr. Michael Kryzanek, Professor Emeritus, Political Science, Bridgewater State UniversityLocations: Online ClassThe invasion of the Ukraine by Russia has affected United States foreign policy in both the Biden and Trump administrations. This presentation will examine the response of both the administrations and analyze how the policy positions of each has changed over time. The presentation will assess issues related to the war such as the prospects for democracy in... read more -
October 14 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Daryl Davis, MusicianLocations: Oasis at Macys Home Store2026 marks the 100th birthday of the man who created one of the greatest and most popular genres of music ever produced in America; Rock’n’Roll. It was shunned, feared, and banned but went on to be loved and accepted the world over. Come celebrate the legacy of this musical genius with... read more -
RECORDEDOctober 15 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Geoffrey Kabaservice,Vice President for Political Studies, Niskanen CenterLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreAs the 2026 midterm elections approach, both Republicans and Democrats are undergoing internal upheaval. Left-wing activists have upset party regulars in many Democratic primaries, while the rifts between MAGA, America First, and traditional Republican factions continue to widen. What will these tensions within as well as between the parties mean for... read more -
RECORDEDOctober 15 Thursday1:30 PM → 3:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Dan Sherman, PhDLocations: Oasis at Macys Home Store(Note later start time.) John Williams has created some of the most memorable film scores of our time, including Jaws, Star Wars, Schindler’s List, E.T., and Jurassic Park. In this talk, we’ll explore how his music—and that of other great film composers—brings movies to life. At 94 and still active, John Williams remains a remarkable figure in... read more -
October 20 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Martina Sestakova, Art Educator, Designer and PainterLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreCapture the charm and beauty of birds in this workshop focused on creating small, expressive paintings. Using a variety of reference images and creative inspirations, you'll explore color, texture, and simple techniques to bring your feathered subjects to life. We will work in watercolors and colored pencils. No prior experience required—everyone is... read more -
RECORDEDOctober 20 Tuesday10:30 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Dr. Brian Belanger, Curator, National Capital Radio & Television MuseumLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreRadio news prior to WWII was minimal. But then CBS hired Edward R. Murrow, who in turn hired journalists such as Eric Sevareid, Charles Collingwood, and Larry LeSueur. The CBS evening news roundup took listeners via shortwave radio from city to city, bringing the war viscerally into American living rooms. Listening to Murrow’s report standing on the roof... read more -
RECORDEDOctober 20 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Hugo Keesing, University of Maryland, Retired ProfessorLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreHistoric audio and music take you back to a dozen 1960s flash points that include: JFK's election; the race into space; the Cuban missile crisis; the Civil Rights movement, and Vietnam War. You will hear from Motown, British Invasion and Folk Rock artists, and relive the Summer of Love. The program includes two of the 60's "highs," Man on the Moon and... read more -
October 20 Tuesday3:00 PM → 4:15 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Jonina Duker, Certified Book Discussion LeaderLocations: Online Class“Once upon a time, I was meandering down the road of life with my husband, Jon. It was a regular and beige life, and it worked. It was a warm beige. We felt, and were, blessed and lucky. Normal.” Sometimes life events catapult people out of the “normal”. When the author’s oldest child, and only son, was injured and kidnapped from the... read more
