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February 15 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Judy Scott Feldman, Ph.D., Art Historian/National Mall CoalitionLocations: Online ClassFew 20th century architects have been as praised, and criticized, as Le Corbusier (Charles-Édouard Jeanneret). A pioneer in modern architecture, Le Corbusier famously said, “Modern decorative art has no decoration.” In this talk, we look at Le Corbusier’s designs for private homes, public housing, churches, even a remaking of central Paris, and at... read more -
February 11 Friday1:00 PM → 2:15 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Mary Burns, Professor, San Diego Continuing EducationLocations: Online ClassIf you are using an Android, you know that there are lots of things that can be done. In this class, we will look at 10 things which will make your life easier, more productive or more social. There will also be time for individual questions, so make sure and bring your questions to the class. Cox Communications has teamed up with San Diego Oasis to... read more -
February 15 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Judy Scott Feldman, Ph.D., Art Historian/National Mall CoalitionLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreFew 20th century architects have been as praised, and criticized, as Le Corbusier (Charles-Édouard Jeanneret). A pioneer in modern architecture, Le Corbusier famously said, “Modern decorative art has no decoration.” In this talk, we look at Le Corbusier’s designs for private homes, public housing, churches, even a remaking of central Paris, and at... read more
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February 15 Tuesday10:30 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Jane Hall, Associate Professor of Communication, American U.Locations: Oasis at the Macy's Home StoreFrom the roles of race and gender to fake news, disinformation and the debate over objectivity, the news media and politics today are at a pivotal moment. Jane Hall, award-winning journalist, American University professor and TV media commentator, will discuss the interaction of politics and the media today—and where do we go from here?—in a... read more
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February 15 Tuesday10:30 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Jane Hall, Associate Professor of Communication, American U.Locations: Online ClassFrom the roles of race and gender to fake news, disinformation and the debate over objectivity, the news media and politics today are at a pivotal moment. Jane Hall, award-winning journalist, American University professor and TV media commentator, will discuss the interaction of politics and the media today—and where do we go from here?—in a... read more
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February 21 Tuesday10:30 AM → 11:45 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Ronald Kaltenbaugh, President, Electric Vehicle Association of Greater Washington, DCLocations: Online ClassInterested in learning more about electric vehicles, or EVs? Then this program is for you! Topics covered will include the history of EVs, the various types of EVs, the charging of EVs, and the many benefits of EVs. You’ll also learn how the electrification of transportation is one of the key solutions to addressing climate... read more -
February 15 Tuesday1:00 PM → 3:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Henry George, Engineer, Archaeologist and GeologistLocations: Online ClassPrevious lectures on peopling of the world have focused on evidence based on archaeology, biological anthropology, and linguistics. Recent major advances in the science of genetics and reduced costs of processing DNA have resulted in the accumulation of a vast new database. Scientists can now construct a family tree for all of humanity, and more clearly... read more
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March 3 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Martina Sestakova, Art Educator, Designer and PainterLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreNo matter what "balance" may mean to you, the theme will inspire us during a guided meditation and a visual exploration of "balance" in a mandala. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have created a one-of-a-kind artwork communicating your particular experience. No prior experience required, and everyone is welcome, regardless of skill level. All materials... read more -
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
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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
