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RECORDEDMay 27 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:15 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Kathryn Reid, CRNP, Suburban Hospital and Dr. Lee-Anne West, Interim CEO/CMO, Montgomery & Prince George’s HospiceLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlinePlanning ahead means knowing your choices. This informative session explains the differences between hospice and palliative care, when each is appropriate, and how these services support both individuals and families. Representatives from Suburban Hospital and Montgomery & Prince George’s Hospice will offer brief, practical overviews of services,... read more -
RECORDEDJune 3 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Judy Scott Feldman, Ph.D., Art Historian/National Mall CoalitionLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineWhy is classical architecture back at the center of debate in Washington, D.C.? This session examines the renewed call for traditional design in federal buildings, the policies and proposals behind it, and the strong reactions from architects, planners, and critics. We’ll explore what “classical” really means, how it has shaped the capital’s visual... read more -
RECORDEDJune 4 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Ernesto Castaneda, Director, Immigration Lab and the Center for Latin American and Latino Studies, American UniversityLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineProfessor Castañeda will explore the Trump administration’s intervention and what it could mean for Venezuela, the United States, and the wider world. We’ll look at the possible reasons behind the effort to remove Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and place it in the broader history of U.S. involvement in Latin America—raising questions about power,... read more -
RECORDEDJune 9 Tuesday10:30 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Tom Manganello, Senior Counsel Office of Investor Education and Assistance, U.S. Securities and Exchange CommisssionLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineLearn how to protect your investments and identify the red flags of fraud. Did you know you could perform a background check on any financial professional and investment product? What are some of the most common investment scams targeted at older adults? How can you plan ahead by organizing important documents and information? This program is generously... read more -
RECORDEDJune 10 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Barbara Blaylock, President, Funeral Consumers Alliance of Maryland and EnvironsLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineKnowing your funeral options and rights reduces the risk of spending more than is necessary at a time of emotional distress when you may not be thinking clearly. Learn the steps to take now to make it easier on your family when your time comes, and to make it easier on yourself when you have to arrange after-death care for another. The Funeral Consumers... read more -
RECORDEDJune 11 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Richard Bell, Professor of History, University of MarylandLocations: Online ClassAmericans spent many years trying to distinguish themselves and their new country from the people and government that they revolted against in 1776. Part of the process of definition that took place on the world stage—in foreign policy. George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison each took turns using American foreign policy to try... read more -
RECORDEDJune 16 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:15 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Hugo Keesing, University of Maryland, Retired ProfessorLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and Online“Boomers” — born 1946–1964 — grew up in a world unlike their parents’ or their children’s. Shaped by post-Depression and World War II values, they emerged as the first true “teenage” generation. Using historic audio and music, this lively program shows how television and pop culture — from John Wayne and James Dean to Mickey Mantle —... read more -
RECORDEDJune 17 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Denver Brunsman, Associate Chair, Department of History, George Washington UniversityLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineFor the 250th anniversary of America’s founding, Denver Brunsman, chair of the History Department at George Washington University and noted scholar on the American Revolution, will discuss the background, composition, and philosophical underpinnings of the Declaration of Independence. Based on the latest scholarly research, Brunsman will share how... read more -
RECORDEDJune 18 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Steven Gimbel, Professor of Philosophy, Gettysburg CollegeLocations: Online ClassWith the old power structure crumbling, French thinkers sought to reconstruct it based on reason. How should we think about what it is to be human? What can we know and what is the best way to learn it? Are you going to finish those... read more -
RECORDEDMay 13 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Ralph D Buglass, Montgomery HistoryLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlinePotomac, one of the wealthiest suburbs of the nation’s capital, was once nothing more than the intersection of two dirt roads surrounded by farms and simply called Offutt’s Crossroads for the founding family. This illustrated talk, by a descendant of the Offutt family, explores how and when the village came to be called Potomac, with feuding among the... read more -
RECORDEDJune 23 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Dan Sherman, PhDLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineAlexander Hamilton has always been known as a central player in America’s early history, but the smash Broadway musical Hamilton has focused renewed attention on this fascinating individual. The instructor will present a multimedia presentation combining Hamilton’s biography with excerpts from the show to demonstrate its richness and its place among... read more -
RECORDEDJune 24 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:15 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Rev. Dr. Brandon Brewer, Director, Adult Bereavement Services, CaringMattersLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineParticipants are invited into a compassionate conversation about the inner experience of dying. This presentation examines how fear, uncertainty, and grief shape the end-of-life process, and highlights supportive practices that foster meaning, connection, and peace. Through reflection and practical guidance, attendees will gain insight into the emotional... read more -
RECORDEDJune 25 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Richard Bell, Professor of History, University of MarylandLocations: Online ClassBefore the Revolution, most American colonists had tended to think of themselves as British and were often deeply enamored with the culture and fashions of their cousins' London. That shifted after 1783 as many new citizens tried to kickstart a distinctively American culture; to give America a national character different and distinctive from the national... read more -
RECORDEDMay 15 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Gideon Amir, Hebrew ScholarLocations: Online ClassThe Hebrew Bible does not yet “believe” in any form of afterlife. Death is final and nothing happens after death. However, in post biblical times, all there monotheistic religions developed ideas about a continuation in one form or another after death. Thus afterlife can be called also “life after death”. Hints for these ideas do appear in the... read more -
RECORDEDMay 19 Monday10:30 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Ellen Cassedy, Organizer and AuthorLocations: Online ClassThe author of the new book "Working 9 to 5" tells the inspiring story of the working women's movement she helped to found, including the inside story about the Hollywood movie and Dolly Parton's toe-tapping anthem. How far have women workers come since the movement began, and what does the future hold? Come prepared to share your tales from the work... read more -
RECORDEDMay 19 Monday1:00 PM → 2:15 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Steve Lorberbaum, Owner, Assisting Hands Home Care PotomacLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineTalking to doctors and navigating the health care system can be challenging. Gain insights from certified senior advisor Steve Lorberbaum for successfully advocating for yourself or loved one in the hospital. This discussion will help you be a strong advocate ready to support a friend or loved one. This class is sponsored by Assisting Hands Home Care... read more -
RECORDEDMay 20 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Steven Gimbel, Professor of Philosophy, Gettysburg CollegeLocations: Online Class(Save $12 when you also sign up for related classes #354, 395, 432.) The founding of Western thought traces back to a group of thinkers from Greece, Turkey, and Italy in the 4th century B.C.E.. They crafted not only theories about the nature of reality, but mathematical puzzles and ethical conundrums. Heraclitus thought that change was the essence of being,... read more -
RECORDEDMay 22 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Seth Kibel, Musician and ComposerLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineExplore the music and lives of two of the most iconic 20th century bluesmen - Robert Johnson, who may, or may not, have sold his soul to the devil, and McKinley Morganfield, better known as "Muddy Waters," who took the blues and "plugged it in" for a new generation. Classic recordings, video clips and live performances from the instructor will keep this... read more -
RECORDEDMay 22 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Denver Brunsman, Associate Chair, Department of History, George Washington UniversityLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineProfessor Denver Brunsman will salute the founding mothers, sisters, and daughters who assisted George Washington in bringing to life the United States. Raised by a resilient single mother, Washington secured his status as an elite gentleman and political leader through his marriage to the wealthy widow Martha Dandridge Custis. As one of America’s few... read more -
RECORDEDMay 29 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Chaplain Philip Ridley, Suburban HospitalLocations: Online Class(Note new date: Thursday, May 29.) Chronic illness can present daily challenges, both physically and emotionally, yet many individuals living with these conditions demonstrates remarkable strength and resilience. Chaplain Philip Ridley, the Director of Spiritual Care and Chaplaincy at Suburban Hospital, will draw upon his expertise in spiritual care and... read more
