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February 21 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Bonita Billman, Art History LecturerLocations: Online ClassDuring his Paris years (1886-1888), Vincent van Gogh interacted frequently with Pissarro, Seurat, Gauguin, Toulouse-Lautrec and others. Vincent viewed these artists as outsiders like himself, misunderstood and rejected by conventional gallerists and patrons. Vincent called this circle of young artists "painters of the petit boulevard" in opposition to the... read more -
February 16 Wednesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Richard Bell, Professor of History, University of MarylandLocations: Online ClassAfrican Americans threw themselves into the revolutionary war effort with more enthusiasm and with more at stake than did many white colonists. The chaos of the war itself brought many enslaved men new opportunities for independence as the British Army promised freedom to those who might be willing to desert their rebel masters and join the King’s... read more -
February 25 Tuesday3:00 PM → 4:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Jonina Duker, Certified Book Discussion LeaderLocations: Online ClassOur Banned Books series continues with a book frequently banned from organizations across the spectrum: from public commissioners in several states soon after its publication to the NAACP in the 1950s to the most recent challenges from both the political left and the right. Set before the Civil War, teenager Huck and adult Jim flee together leaving their... read more -
February 21 Tuesday3:00 PM → 4:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Jonina Duker, Certified Book Discussion LeaderLocations: Online ClassHave you felt the buzz? The protagonist in this best-selling debut novel is a research chemist who gets fired. No, she didn’t blow anything up at work – it’s just that she is a she, and although unmarried ... gets pregnant. Wanting to stay in the workforce and knowing that “cooking is chemistry,” she becomes a TV cooking show host and a... read more
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February 16 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Jane Stelboum, Certified Yoga TeacherLocations: Online ClassLearn how simple, effective yoga tools can help improve memory and cognitive function, including: calming breath exercises to help reduce stress; energizing and activating breathing techniques to help with focus and attention; and a 12-minute meditation to enhance brain function and improve moods. We'll also learn how different types of yoga poses can help... read more
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February 20 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Dan Sherman, PhDLocations: Online ClassThe studio system of the late 1930s brought together extraordinary writers, directors, and actors to give us extraordinary films starring Cary Grant, Bette Davis, Judy Garland, Henry Fonda, Joan Crawford, and Jimmy Stewart. This class will explain how the studio system worked by telling the story behind films such as "Stagecoach," "Young Mr. Lincoln," "The... read more -
February 22 Wednesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: John McCarthy, Montgomery County State's AttorneyLocations: Online ClassCatherine Hoggle's children went missing in 2014 and she was charged with their murder. However, Hoggle was ruled mentally unfit for trial. In December 2022, the charges were dismissed due to the Maryland law which says a person charged with a felony can be held in a mentally incompetent posture for no more than five years. Mr. McCarthy will discuss... read more -
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February 16 Wednesday3:00 PM → 4:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Joan Hart, Art History Instructor, Museum One, Inc.Locations: Online ClassWant to expand your horizons? To develop your own creativity by discovering your personal artist guide and companion? In this 4-part series, beloved Oasis art history instructor Joan Hart combines lecture and discussion to help you enrich your daily life through art and the individual visions of artists. In this session, it’s time to relax, meditate,... read more
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February 27 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Suburban Hospital Registered DieticianLocations: Online ClassSorting nutrition facts from fiction in the age of information overload can be overwhelming, contradictory, and time-consuming. Learn the top ten ways to spot red flags of misinformation, and source trustworthy, science-based approaches to nourish your health and... read more -
RECORDEDMarch 3 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:15 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Maria Sprehn, Professor of Anthropology, Montgomery College and Sarah Hedlund, Director of Library and Archives for the Jane C. Sween Research Library and Special Collections, Montgomery HistoryLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineIn 1850, less than 2% of Montgomery County’s population was foreign born. Today, more than 35% of the county’s residents are foreign born, and even more speak at least one language besides English. How has Montgomery County become one of the most diverse counties in the United States? The answer lies in more than 200 years of immigration stories,... read more -
February 20 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Dan Sherman, PhDLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreThe studio system of the late 1930s brought together extraordinary writers, directors, and actors to give us extraordinary films starring Cary Grant, Bette Davis, Judy Garland, Henry Fonda, Joan Crawford, and Jimmy Stewart. This class will explain how the studio system worked by telling the story behind films such as "Stagecoach," "Young Mr. Lincoln," "The... read more
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February 22 Wednesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: John McCarthy, Montgomery County State's AttorneyLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreCatherine Hoggle's children went missing in 2014 and she was charged with their murder. However, Hoggle was ruled mentally unfit for trial. In December 2022, the charges were dismissed due to the Maryland law which says a person charged with a felony can be held in a mentally incompetent posture for no more than five years. Mr. McCarthy will discuss... read more
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February 20 Tuesday3:00 PM → 4:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Jonina Duker, Certified Book Discussion LeaderLocations: Online ClassThe author, Alice McDermott, will speak about her book at Oasis on February 8. Whether you attend her talk or not, we invite you to read and join us to discuss her novel, set among Americans in Saigon in 1963. No spoilers here: suffice it to say that the author has been publishing books and winning awards for her craft since 1982. Please read the... read more
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February 22 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Larissa Johnson, EdutainerLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreLaughter Practice, aka Laughter Yoga, is a revolutionary idea to refresh the body and spirit. Simple and profound, it is sweeping the world as a physical and mental refresher through a new type of exercise that stresses both without overtaxing either. Usual yoga gear is not needed. Only your time and willingness to laugh and enjoy the hour are... read more -
February 17 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Ralph D Buglass, Montgomery County Historical SocietyLocations: Oasis at the Macy's Home StoreFor most of the 1960s and ’70s Gaithersburg was an entertainment mecca for the greater DC area. The Shady Grove Music Fair—first under a big-top tent and then in a theater-in-the-round venue complete with a revolving stage—hosted Broadway hits and a wide variety of pop, rock and soul singers. Stars included Simon and Garfunkel, Bruce Springsteen,... read more
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February 23 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Eleanor Tanno, MDLocations: Online Class(The date of this class has been changed from January 12 to February 23.) Creating an Advance Directive can be intimidating! Learn the process of creating one with a local, practicing, board certified physician who is passionate about Advance Directives. This class will provide an overview of Advance Directives, including considerations in choosing a... read more -
February 17 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Ralph D Buglass, Montgomery County Historical SocietyLocations: Online ClassFor most of the 1960s and ’70s Gaithersburg was an entertainment mecca for the greater DC area. The Shady Grove Music Fair—first under a big-top tent and then in a theater-in-the-round venue complete with a revolving stage—hosted Broadway hits and a wide variety of pop, rock and soul singers. Stars included Simon and Garfunkel, Bruce Springsteen,... read more
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February 21 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:15 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Dorie Glass, Associate Broker, Long & Foster Real EstateLocations: Online ClassConsidering selling your home this year or in the next couple of years? What steps do you need to know NOW to start the process and get your home market-ready? This session will cover what you can do in advance that will ease your overall process. Understand how current interest rates and lack of inventory can affect sales. Gain knowledge of what the... read more -
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March 5 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Michael J. Ackerman, Car Safety InstructorLocations: Oasis at Macys Home Store(See related classes: #150, 193, 195, 240.) In 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... read more -
February 21 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:15 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Dorie Glass, Associate Broker, Long & Foster Real EstateLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreConsidering selling your home this year or in the next couple of years? What steps do you need to know NOW to start the process and get your home market-ready? This session will cover what you can do in advance that will ease your overall process. Understand how current interest rates and lack of inventory can affect sales. Gain knowledge of what the... read more
