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March 1 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Denver Brunsman, Associate Chair, Department of History, George Washington UniversityLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home Store“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 -
February 25 Friday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Ken Ow, AARP VolunteerLocations: Online ClassPlease register for this class through AARP using the link provided. In this workshop, you'll learn how to utilize the latest high-tech safety features in your current car, what technology to look for when shopping for a new car, the safety benefits of blind-spot warning systems, forward collision warnings, lane departure warnings, smart headlights, and... read more -
RECORDEDMarch 6 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: David B Lindauer, Lt. Colonel (Ret.), US Army Signal CorpsLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineDmitri Shostakovich is one of the Twentieth Century’s premiere composers of symphonies. Yet even listeners familiar with his work don’t always realize that behind the beautiful and evocative music, there often lies a series of hidden messages. For Shostakovich was harassed, repressed, and often threatened by the regime of Soviet leader, Joseph Stalin,... read more -
February 25 Friday4:00 PM → 5:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Matthew Wion, PhD, Professor of PhilosophyLocations: Online ClassWhat is Death? When are we dead? Medically? Ethically? Is death the end of us or is there any good... read more
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March 2 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, focus on your personal and... read more
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March 4 Monday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Suzanne McGovern, Senior Advisor, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, U.S. Securities and Exchange CommissionLocations: Online ClassWe’ll focus on investing and the different challenges women face on their financial journeys. Topics will include investment apps, crypto, and alternative investments, and tips for protecting your hard-earned... read more -
March 4 Monday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Suzanne McGovern, Senior Advisor, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, U.S. Securities and Exchange CommissionLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreWe’ll focus on investing and the different challenges women face on their financial journeys. Topics will include investment apps, crypto, and alternative investments, and tips for protecting your hard-earned... read more
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RECORDEDMarch 10 Monday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Gary A. Rendsburg, Distinguished Professor, Jewish Studies, Rutgers UniversityLocations: Online ClassThe history of the city of Oxford and its great University reaches back to the 12th century. So many famous people have studied and taught there, including two current U.S. Supreme Court justices. The college libraries allow one to step back into the Middle Ages; there is an abundance of physical and natural beauty; and the preservation of so many... read more -
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March 17 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Jill Rivers, Founder, Enjoy the Photo MomentsLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreYour family treasures aren’t in the boxes—they’re in the stories those photos tell. But facing bins of photos, albums, and slides can feel overwhelming. In this workshop, you’ll learn practical steps to sort, cull, and organize your printed photos, slides, and memorabilia so they’re ready for digitizing and easy for future generations to enjoy.... read more -
RECORDEDMarch 11 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 #173, 193, 201) Elsewhere, in Constantine’s “New Rome,” Constantinople, the new capital Constantine founded in 330 on the boundary of Europe and Asia, artists developed a distinctive Byzantine art and architecture, characterized by domed churches, dazzling mosaics, and gilded manuscripts.... read more -
March 18 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 StoreAll relationships can be tricky, and parent–child relationships often come with their own unique history and emotions. In this session, we’ll talk about common family challenges and share practical ways to handle tough dynamics with more understanding and care. We’ll also explore how healthy boundaries and mutual respect can help us strengthen and... read more -
March 7 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Melvin Goodman, Adjunct Professor, Int'l Relations, Johns Hopkins Univ.Locations: Online ClassThe world agrees that war crimes and genocide are unacceptable and yet genocide and mass killings continue. We have a duty to find the answer to these unconscionable problems, particularly in view of the current betrayal of “never again” by Russian forces in Ukraine. The speaker will explore the role of preventive diplomacy as well as the employment of... read more -
RECORDEDMarch 11 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Richard Bell, Professor of History, University of MarylandLocations: Online ClassOver the last 250 years, Americans have named at least 600 towns, counties, parks, lakes, rivers, and schools for the Marquis de Lafayette, the proud French knight who helped their ancestors break from Britain. Although Lafayette spent most of his political career in Europe, beyond America, Lafayette’s name can be hard to find. That stark contrast informs... read more -
March 5 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Richard Bell, Professor of History, University of MarylandLocations: Online ClassThe loyalists were the losers of the American Revolution. The Americans who rejected independence and who fought to keep the colonies safely within the bosom of the British Empire lost almost everything when the patriots declared victory at the Battle of Yorktown in 1781. History quickly lost sight of them in the years afterwards and looking back now,... read more -
RECORDEDMarch 12 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Dan Sherman, PhDLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlinePi is one of the best-known and most-studied numbers in all of mathematics. Although first measured by geometers in ancient times, it permeates all branches of mathematics and is used to test computers as they compute pi's value to trillions of digits. This class will review some of the surprising places pi shows up as a way of introducing complex... read more -
March 8 Wednesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: John McCarthy, Montgomery County State's AttorneyLocations: Online ClassCross examination frequently produces critical evidence in trials. It is sometimes referred to as an art form, because the attorney needs to know precisely how to elicit testimony from the opposing witness. Mr. McCarthy, who has tried more cases in Montgomery County than any other lawyer, will discuss and show video clips of multiple cases to illustrate... read more -
March 8 Wednesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: John McCarthy, Montgomery County State's AttorneyLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreCross examination frequently produces critical evidence in trials. It is sometimes referred to as an art form, because the attorney needs to know precisely how to elicit testimony from the opposing witness. Mr. McCarthy, who has tried more cases in Montgomery County than any other lawyer, will discuss and show video clips of multiple cases to illustrate... read more
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March 6 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Victor Rezmovic, Computer InstructorLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home Store(NOTE: at the instructor's request, the start time of this class has been changed to 1 pm on March 6.) Broadcast TV and Cable TV have traditionally provided in-home media to US households. We are experiencing a new paradigm in home entertainment as households are discontinuing their cable TV contracts in favor of streaming options, such as Netflix and... read more -
March 13 Thursday10:00 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Volunteer CoordinatorLocations: TripPlease join us for Oasis Volunteer Day at Comfort Cases. Comfort Cases serves children being placed in foster care. Most are removed from their homes with little more than the clothes on their backs. Through Comfort Cases, these children receive a special bag containing a cozy new pair of pajamas, a brand new warm blanket, and a new stuffed animal to... read more -
March 8 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Barbara Paulson, Travel SpecialistLocations: Online ClassCome for the chocolate, Belgian fries, and mussels steamed in beer. Stay for a visit to the EU parliament (hint: arranged NOT by nationality), the museum/home of Art Nouveau pioneer Victor Horta, the Musical Instruments Museum with a wireless audio guide that plays music of the instruments as you pass by; 120 years of automotive history (horse-drawn... read more
