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February 23 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Vladimir Fridman, Guitarist and ComposerLocations: Online ClassBefore World War II Jews lived in every country of Europe. Roughly nine million of them lived in the countries that would be occupied by Germany during the war. By the end of the war, two out of every three of these Jews would be dead, and European Jewish life would be changed forever. Jews could be found in all walks of life, as farmers, tailors,... read more -
RECORDEDMarch 4 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Jennifer Paxton, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of History, The Catholic University of AmericaLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineOn Dec. 20, 1170, the most notorious murder of the Middle Ages took place in Canterbury Cathedral: Archbishop Thomas Becket was killed by four knights of King Henry II, who had (apocryphally) spurred them to act by exclaiming in exasperation, “Who will rid me of this troublesome priest?" What was so troublesome about Thomas Becket? Historian Jennifer... read more -
RECORDEDMarch 4 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Judy Scott Feldman, Ph.D., Art Historian/National Mall CoalitionLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and Online(BUNDLE AND SAVE $12 when you also sign up for related classes #182, 193, 201) After the emperor Constantine converted to Christianity in 312, artists in Rome started transforming ancient classical art to new Christian forms, subjects, and purposes, a process that flowered in new ways in Renaissance and Baroque Rome. We’ll focus on cross-cultural artistic... read more -
February 28 Wednesday6:00 PM → 7:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Suburban Hospital PartnersLocations: Online ClassJoin us in celebrating National Heart Health Month. February is the month of love and while we focus on our loved ones, it is important that we also focus on ways to prevent and cope with heart disease so we can spend more time with those special people in our lives. We will kick off class with a heart pumping workout and finish with a cooking demonstration... read more -
February 23 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, explore how you can integrate the... read more
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February 28 – March 2 Tuesday, Thursday10:30 AM → 12:15 PMSessions: 2Instructor: Gary Cahn, Computer InstructorLocations: Online ClassDo you own an iPad? Are you comfortable surfing the web on your iPad, and have you been using it for at least one month? If so, come to learn 39 tips and tricks to enable you to utilize more iPad features. Topics include hidden iPad shortcuts; backing up your iPad; organizing the apps on your home page; using Safari; updating the operating system; and much... read more -
March 4 Tuesday2:00 PM → 3:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Martina Sestakova, Art Educator, Designer and PainterLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreDo you enjoy flowers and their blooms? Are you intrigued by watercolor? Join Martina Sestakova, art educator, for a workshop, during which you will create a colorful 3D flower collage in watercolors. We will tear out shapes, assemble our flowers, and paint them in a variety of bright colors. You will learn the basics behind watercolors and create a unique... read more -
February 24 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: John McCarthy, Montgomery County State's AttorneyLocations: Oasis at the Macy's Home StoreLarge-scale implementation of police-worn body cameras begin in the United States in 2014. The Montgomery County Police Department is the most progressive in Maryland in terms of adopting body cameras; there are 2,000 cameras on the streets already. Maryland lawmakers are now pushing for a statewide mandate requiring every police department in... read more
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February 29 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Jennifer Paxton, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of History, The Catholic University of AmericaLocations: Online ClassJulius Caesar's conquest of Gaul, which he undertook largely out of personal ambition, changed the course of European history by bringing the most important center of power north of the Alps under Roman domination. The Gaulish tribes were divided internally over how to deal with the Roman superpower to their south, leaving an opening for Caesar to exploit.... read more -
February 28 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Richard Bell, Professor of History, University of MarylandLocations: Online ClassThis special program features a presentation by Dr. Richard Bell, the author of Stolen, a recent book that tells the incredible story of five boys whose courage forever changed the fight against slavery in America. Their ordeal shines a glaring spotlight on the Reverse Underground Railroad, a black-market network of human traffickers who stole away... read more -
February 24 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: John McCarthy, Montgomery County State's AttorneyLocations: Online ClassLarge-scale implementation of police-worn body cameras begin in the United States in 2014. The Montgomery County Police Department is the most progressive in Maryland in terms of adopting body cameras; there are 2,000 cameras on the streets already. Maryland lawmakers are now pushing for a statewide mandate requiring every police department in... read more
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February 29 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Jennifer Paxton, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of History, The Catholic University of AmericaLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreJulius Caesar's conquest of Gaul, which he undertook largely out of personal ambition, changed the course of European history by bringing the most important center of power north of the Alps under Roman domination. The Gaulish tribes were divided internally over how to deal with the Roman superpower to their south, leaving an opening for Caesar to exploit.... read more
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February 29 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Molly Atwood , Ph.D., M.A., Director of Clinical Training, Behavioral Sleep Medicine ProgramLocations: Online ClassInsomnia is a common problem among people of all ages. However, people aged 60 and older are more susceptible to insomnia. In addition to not having enough energy throughout the day, not getting enough high-quality sleep can increase your risk of depression, weight gain and obesity, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and memory and... read more -
RECORDEDMarch 5 Wednesday10:30 AM → 11:45 AMSessions: 1Instructor: John Emond, Program Manager, NASA (Retired)Locations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineThis presentation is a true "Tale of Two Cities". In 1814, within less than a month and distance of ~40 miles from Bladensburg/Washington DC to Baltimore, the United States went from despair to celebration. British forces encountered: American chaos and panicked retreat at Bladensburg that opened the way to easy capture of the nation's capital. Courage... read more -
March 1 Wednesday10:30 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Geoffrey Kabasevice, Vice President, Political Studies Niskanen Center, D.C.Locations: Online ClassAmerica is both narrowly and deeply divided, and our social and political divisions are magnified by divided government in Washington. Have the Republicans learned any lessons from the unexpected outcome of the 2022 midterms? Is there any chance for cooperation in Congress? And what are the prospects for... read more -
March 1 Wednesday10:30 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Geoffrey Kabasevice, Vice President, Political Studies Niskanen Center, D.C.Locations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreAmerica is both narrowly and deeply divided, and our social and political divisions are magnified by divided government in Washington. Have the Republicans learned any lessons from the unexpected outcome of the 2022 midterms? Is there any chance for cooperation in Congress? And what are the prospects for... read more
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February 24 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Barbara Paulson, European Travel SpecialistLocations: Online ClassBracing whiskey tastings, a museum with everything from prehistoric tools to Dolly the cloned sheep, the bridge of the Royal Yacht Britannia, a fully restored Georgian House, a museum dedicated to native literati Robert Burns, Sir Walter Raleigh, and Robert Louis Stevenson as well as the café where modern Scottish writer J.K. Rowling wrote Harry Potter,... read more
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March 1 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Denver Brunsman, Associate Chair, Department of History, George Washington UniversityLocations: Online Class“The Room Where It Happens,” one of the most beloved songs of the hit musical "Hamilton," tells the story of the Compromise of 1790, the political deal that placed America’s capital on the banks of the Potomac River. In this lecture, Professor Denver Brunsman of George Washington University will recount the actual events that resulted in the... read more -
March 16 Saturday10:30 AM → 12:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Marianne Starr, Naturalist, Locust Grove Nature CenterLocations: TripLevel of Difficulty: 2.5 out of 5 Let's look for waterfowl as well as signs of spring as we meander along part of 90 acre Clopper Lake. Wear sturdy shoes and layers, as the wind can be strong and cold off the water in a few places. Hiking poles are recommended since some areas have exposed roots and rocks. Participants are responsible for their... read more -
March 5 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Caron Dale, Singer and SongwriterLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreExplore the history behind iconic songs that fueled movements for civil rights, peace and equality. From folk anthems to protest ballads, we’ll examine how artists used their voices and lyrics to spark change and empower communities. And we'll sing some timeless classics like Blowin’ in the Wind, This Land Is Your Land and We Shall Overcome. Whether... read more
