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RECORDEDNovember 17 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Molly Williamson, Foreign Service Officer (Ret.), Scholar, ConsultantLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreRetired Foreign Service Officer Molly Williamson served as Chief of Mission and Consul General in Jerusalem during the Madrid Peace Process which culminated in the Oslo Accords. Williamson will explore key factors challenging negotiations, using examples from Middle East talks. How do negotiators navigate: agreeing on the issues to be addressed, the... read more -
November 17 Tuesday3:00 PM → 4:15 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Jonina Duker, Certified Book Discussion LeaderLocations: Online ClassDid you read the 2001 prize-winning novel, Life of Pi? The author has written another deeply philosophical work. A classicist discovers an unknown piece of Greek poetry, illuminating the Trojan War from the perspective of an ordinary soldier rather than a military leader. The classicist’s recounting of his own life and its extremes are woven... read more -
November 18 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 StoreHolidays can be difficult given political differences, family dynamics and differing expectations. In this session we'll discuss typical challenges people face and how to make the best of the holidays for you so you can enjoy them instead of dread them. We'll talk about how to find a balance between wanting our family members to be happy and meeting our own... read more -
RECORDEDNovember 18 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Judy Scott Feldman, Ph.D., Art Historian/National Mall CoalitionLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreTo Goethe, architecture was “frozen music.” For Thomas Jefferson, architecture had a moral purpose, to “improve the taste of my countrymen.” To Frank Lloyd Wright, it was “the mother art” of a nation. This course explores what architecture is, how it shapes our experience of the built environment, and how different cultures over the centuries... read more -
RECORDEDNovember 19 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: John McCarthy, Montgomery County State's AttorneyLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreAI is everywhere—and increasingly, it's being used to commit crimes. State and federal legislatures are struggling to keep pace with laws that protect us from the dangers it poses. Join John McCarthy, State's Attorney for Montgomery County, for a wide-ranging look at everything you need to know about AI: how it's being misused, where the law stands, and... read more -
RECORDEDNovember 19 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Steven Gimbel, Professor of Philosophy, Gettysburg CollegeLocations: Online ClassFriedrich Nietzsche wrote that he philosophized with a hammer, that is, he sought to smash everything that came before him. Trying to place human existence at the heart of philosophy and life meant destroying everything else that we had tried to put in that... read more -
November 19 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Marshall Bedine, M.D., Gastroenterology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine,Locations: Online ClassDigestive changes are common as we age, but ongoing symptoms like abdominal discomfort, bloating, constipation, or diarrhea don’t have to be accepted as part of growing older. Marshall Bedine, M.D., assistant professor in the gastroenterology department at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, will focus on irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and... read more -
November 23 Monday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Joan Hart, Art History Instructor, Museum One, Inc.Locations: Online ClassVan Gogh’s "The Starry Night" has become one of the icons of our times. This program will provide an in-depth exploration of this visionary painting. Also included will be a general overview of Van Gogh’s artistic development, particularly focusing on his other interpretations of night scenes. In addition, new revelations about the mysterious ownership... read more -
RECORDEDNovember 24 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Julie Kurzava, Faculty, Loyola UniversityLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreWe'll explore the bold, genre-bending musicals of the 21st century and where the art form is headed next. This first session compares two standouts: Hadestown, Anaïs Mitchell's folk-opera retelling of the Orpheus myth, and Waitress, Sara Bareilles's heartfelt adaptation of the beloved film. Through clips, music, and discussion, led by singer/actor Julie... read more -
RECORDEDNovember 24 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Owen Ullmann, Journalist and AuthorLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreThe Trump Administration's crackdown on illegal immigrants has triggered growing opposition among Americans. There are a number of common-sense compromises that Congress can take to make the system work in a way that most Americans would favor. This lecture examines the impact of Trump's policies on U.S immigration trends and sensible reforms to create a... read more -
RECORDEDDecember 1 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Nora Hamerman, Art HistorianLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreLondon has the sculptures of the Parthenon, Berlin has the portrait of Egyptian Queen Nefertiti, and Paris owns the famous Zodiac Ceiling from an Egyptian Temple of Dendur—all of these priceless treasures the result of imperial looting, often unacknowledged by the museums that now display them. Today’s talk will tell some of the stories of art theft... read more -
December 1 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Daryl Davis, MusicianLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreFrom the 1950s through the 1970s, they lived forever on our TVs, in the movies, and splashed across magazine covers. But what happens when the buzz dies down and the cameras move on? This class takes a fond (and sometimes eyebrow-raising) look back at the famous, the infamous, and the downright forgettable people who became household names — or had... read more -
December 1 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Michael J. Ackerman, Car Safety InstructorLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreIn this class, you will learn about car safety features that are appearing on new cars and how they will enhance your driving ability and safety. In 2018, the car safety features became driver active. They warn drivers of an impending problem so the driver can take action. We will learn how to properly use these new safety features to become better... read more -
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 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 more
