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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 moreFrom 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 Chart. -
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 moreHitler—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 museum in Hitler’s home town of Linz, Austria. While a shocking number of the looted objects have yet to be found, we learn in today’s talk about the exhilarating efforts beginning in the 1990s to locate works of art stolen from Jewish collectors in Europe and restore them to the descendants of their rightful owners. (See class #510 for Part 1 of this series.) -
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 moreDrivers 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 chances of having an accident and getting injured. The fee is due at the start of class ($20 for AARP members and $25 for non-members). You can pay by cash or check (made out to AARP). Bring your driver's license, AARP card, cash or check, and a pen. There will be a break for lunch. -
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 moreGot 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 class. -
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 moreWhy 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 itself never did anything very significant to limit slavery. Only with the changes brought about by the communications revolution in the 1820s and 1830s were antislavery activists able to build any sort of organized national movement and even then they met fierce opposition from southern plantation owners who couldn’t imagine a world without slave labor. -
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 moreA 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 discussion. -
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 -
RECORDEDDecember 10 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: John McCarthy, Montgomery County State's AttorneyLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreMore than a decade after her two young children disappeared in Montgomery County, the Catherine Hoggle case has taken a dramatic turn. Recently released from a state psychiatric hospital, Hoggle has been reindicted on two counts of first-degree murder in connection with the disappearance of her children in 2014. She will stand trial again starting in... read moreMore than a decade after her two young children disappeared in Montgomery County, the Catherine Hoggle case has taken a dramatic turn. Recently released from a state psychiatric hospital, Hoggle has been reindicted on two counts of first-degree murder in connection with the disappearance of her children in 2014. She will stand trial again starting in October. We will look at what triggered the new indictment and broader issues raised by the case: the tension between mental health law and criminal justice, and the challenges of prosecuting cold cases in the absence of physical evidence or bodies. -
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 moreGrab 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 conversation! -
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 moreDiscover 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 work in watercolors, colored pencils, and magazine photos. No prior experience required—everyone is welcome, regardless of skill level. All materials will be provided. -
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 moreFrom “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 Billie Holiday and Nat “King” Cole, Little Richard and Sam Cooke, James Brown and Stevie Wonder, LL Cool J, Common and Beyoncé, and songs about prominent figures such Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King, Jr. -
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 moreAnn 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 chance, and their lives change. Even though Daphne had not seen him for almost forty-five years, their “hearts were forever stitched together.” Please read the book so you can participate in our structured, facilitated Zoom discussion. -
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 moreBoundaries 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 others and lean into your newfound freedom. This program is generously supported by the Frederick H. Bowis Community Fund. -
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 moreHow 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 fabrications. -
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 moreThe 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 easier for Americans both male and female. Learn how and why they succeeded against all odds. -
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 moreJohn 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 government. -
September 24 10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Locations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreCome join us for coffee to kickoff the start of the new tutoring school year! During this event, Kathleen McDaniel, Tutor Coordinator will review tutoring basics and reminders for the year. You will have an opportunity to ask questions and meet fellow volunteers, experienced and new. Every tutor will receive a folder with essential information needed... read moreCome join us for coffee to kickoff the start of the new tutoring school year! During this event, Kathleen McDaniel, Tutor Coordinator will review tutoring basics and reminders for the year. You will have an opportunity to ask questions and meet fellow volunteers, experienced and new. Every tutor will receive a folder with essential information needed throughout the year such as calendars, emergency procedures and our popular All About Me journal for getting started with your student(s) during those first sessions. New mandatory MCPS volunteer ID's will be distributed at this event. If you haven't taken your ID picture yet a station will be set up to complete this task. *This class is required for all returning and new tutoring volunteers. In-person attendance is highly recommended but if you're unavailable, please email Kathleen, Tutor Coordinator for the recording link prior to the start date. *This event is for trained new and returning Oasis tutors only. -
September 16 – December 23 Tuesday, Wednesday11:00 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 8Instructor: Erica Greenspan, LCSW-C, LICSWLocations: Online ClassOur Caregiver Support Group offers a place to learn from the experiences of others and to encourage those who are in similar circumstances. Even when caring for a loved one is an act of love, it still takes many new skills and energy. Some sessions will spotlight expert guest speakers on various topics to support you in your caregiving journey. Most... read moreOur Caregiver Support Group offers a place to learn from the experiences of others and to encourage those who are in similar circumstances. Even when caring for a loved one is an act of love, it still takes many new skills and energy. Some sessions will spotlight expert guest speakers on various topics to support you in your caregiving journey. Most sessions will allow time for questions and group discussion. This group is strictly for those who are in a caregiver role. Family and Nursing Care sponsors this series. Meeting dates are: Sept 16, 30, Oct 14, 28, Nov 11, 24 (Tuesday*), Dec 9, 23. -
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September 9 – December 16 Wednesday11:00 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 8Instructor: Erica Greenspan, LCSW-C, LICSWLocations: Online ClassThis support group is designed for those who have found themselves in a caregiving role for their parent(s) due to aging, illness, memory loss, or other challenges. If you feel overwhelmed by managing your parents' needs and your own responsibilities, you're not alone -- and this group is here to support you. This caregiver group will largely consist of... read moreThis support group is designed for those who have found themselves in a caregiving role for their parent(s) due to aging, illness, memory loss, or other challenges. If you feel overwhelmed by managing your parents' needs and your own responsibilities, you're not alone -- and this group is here to support you. This caregiver group will largely consist of those in their 40s, 50s, and 60s who identify as "adult children" and are caring for a "parent" who's aging. This is an inclusive group -- "parent" can mean any aging loved one (ie. aunt, uncle). You will gain connection with others who truly understand the journey, practical tools and strategies to honor your personal needs while navigating caregiving, and emotional support to manage stress, guilt, and complicated family dynamics. Erica Greenspan is a clinical social worker and psychotherapist with over a decade of experience supporting older adults and their loved ones. Erica specializes in helping families navigate the challenges of neurocognitive disorders such as dementia, MS, and Parkinson’s disease, as well as acute illnesses like cancer. This program is generously supported by the Frederick H. Bowis Community Fund. The group will meet on: May 13, May 27, June 10, June 24, July 7 (Wednesday), July 22, August 5 -
August 31 – December 28 Monday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 18Instructor: Oasis MembersLocations: Online ClassThis group provides a forum to engage in intellectual conversation with a peer group and explore areas of common interest. Topics for discussion are selected by the group. There is a designated moderator. Limit:... read moreThis group provides a forum to engage in intellectual conversation with a peer group and explore areas of common interest. Topics for discussion are selected by the group. There is a designated moderator. Limit: 20
