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March 15 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Joan Hart, Art History Instructor, Museum One, Inc.Locations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreHave you heard of French Impressionist Eva Gonzales? Or Australian Impressionist John Russell? How about Spanish Impressionist Joaquin Sorolla? Or Scandinavian Impressionist Peder Severin Kroyer? Or American Impressionist Frank Benson? Take a journey into the world of Impressionism through the eyes of these often overlooked artists. Travel through Europe,... read more -
March 16 Thursday10:30 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: James H Johnston, Lawyer and AuthorLocations: Online ClassOn the night of June 27, 1863, Confederate General J.E.B. Stuart crossed the Potomac River with 5,000 horsemen at “Rowser’s Ford” and proceeded to ransack Montgomery County. However, this action proved a catastrophe for the Confederacy because Stuart should have been with Robert E. Lee’s army at Gettysburg. To deflect criticism, Stuart wrote a... read more -
RECORDEDMarch 20 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Steven Gimbel, Professor of Philosophy, Gettysburg CollegeLocations: Online ClassMarie Curie won two Nobel prizes, yet her earliest education had to be conducted in secret because it was illegal to teach women. She faced misogyny and bigotry her entire life, but still managed to change physics and chemistry forever. She also challenged our understanding of gender and science. We will look at the full range of lessons she taught... read more -
March 14 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Geoffrey Kabaservice, Director of Policy Studies, Niskanen Center, D.C.Locations: Online ClassThe House Republican Caucus' difficulties in electing a Speaker in the fall of 2023 pointed out how the Grand Old Party has broken down into two factions uneasily coexisting under the same party label: one faction representing the traditional, business-oriented conservatism of Ronald Reagan, the other the anti-government populism of Donald Trump. Can these... read more -
March 26 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Supreme Court GuideLocations: Supreme CourtThis guided tour will bring attendees into the Courtroom for a discussion of how the Court functions, as well as the history of the Supreme Court building and its architecture. Attendees will also visit some of the formal conference rooms, the Great Hall, and the Library. Participants are responsible for their own transportation and will meet at the... read more -
March 16 Thursday10:30 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: James H Johnston, Lawyer and AuthorLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreOn the night of June 27, 1863, Confederate General J.E.B. Stuart crossed the Potomac River with 5,000 horsemen at “Rowser’s Ford” and proceeded to ransack Montgomery County. However, this action proved a catastrophe for the Confederacy because Stuart should have been with Robert E. Lee’s army at Gettysburg. To deflect criticism, Stuart wrote a... read more
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March 14 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Geoffrey Kabaservice, Director of Policy Studies, Niskanen Center, D.C.Locations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreThe House Republican Caucus' difficulties in electing a Speaker in the fall of 2023 pointed out how the Grand Old Party has broken down into two factions uneasily coexisting under the same party label: one faction representing the traditional, business-oriented conservatism of Ronald Reagan, the other the anti-government populism of Donald Trump. Can these... read more
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March 16 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Ken Walsh, Veteran White House Correspondent, Historian and AuthorLocations: Online ClassAmericans expect their president to be not only chief executive and commander in chief but also celebrity in chief. Journalist and historian Ken Walsh discusses this important dynamic and highlights presidents who have had star quality including George Washington, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton, Barack... read more -
March 14 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Bill Keene, Urban HistorianLocations: Online ClassIn 2019 eight buildings designed by Wright were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. The buildings represent Wright’s work through the first six decades of the twentieth century. This lecture traces the nomination process, examines the selection criteria, and briefly reviews the many revisions required for final acceptance. This richly illustrated... read more -
March 16 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Ken Walsh, Veteran White House Correspondent, Historian and AuthorLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreAmericans expect their president to be not only chief executive and commander in chief but also celebrity in chief. Journalist and historian Ken Walsh discusses this important dynamic and highlights presidents who have had star quality including George Washington, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton, Barack... read more
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March 8 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Steven Gimbel, Professor of Philosophy, Gettysburg CollegeLocations: Online ClassWhat is time? Does it exist as part of the universe or is it a separate entity unto itself? Is the future different from the past? Is time travel possible? We will examine philosophical questions raised by the concept of... read more -
March 18 – March 20 Monday, Wednesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 2Instructor: Deeva Garel, Technology InstructorLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreFacebook is the most popular social networking website in the world. It’s a great way to stay in touch with family and friends and can be accessed from computers, tablets and smartphones. In this course, you will learn how to create a free account, find friends and interest groups to connect with, post messages and photos, and set security levels. ... read more -
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March 31 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Jill Rivers, Founder, Enjoy the Photo MomentsLocations: Oasis at Macys Home Store(Repeat of September 2025 class.) Learn how to set up medical IDs for first responders, use emergency SOS and contact features, avoid scam calls and filter spam texts, protect personal data on public Wi-Fi, and more. Handouts will walk you through each step. Be sure to bring your fully charged iPhone to class. Bring your fully charged iPhone to class.... read more -
March 8 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Peter Bolland, MA, Professor of Philosophy and Humanities, Southwestern CollegeLocations: Online ClassWhy is it so hard, particularly for white people, to talk about racism? Why are conversations about racism often met with anger, fear, and guilt, only to grind to a halt in awkward silence and avoidance? Sociologist and antiracism educator Robin DeAngelo labels these unhelpful responses as “white fragility.” What is “white fragility?” And how is it... read more
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RECORDEDMarch 25 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: David Silbey, Director of Teaching and Learning, Cornell University, Cornell in WashingtonLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineAfter the breakout from Normandy, the Allies thought the war might be over by Christmas 1944. It was not to be. Instead, there was a long hard fight to the end, with failed airborne operations, German counterattacks, and inter-allied squabbles. This class will look at how the Allies managed their ultimate triumph in Europe, looking at the battles, soldiers,... read more -
RECORDEDMarch 25 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, 182, 193) In the nation’s capital, the architectural style of our monuments, museums, and public buildings is intended to symbolize our identity as a people and a nation. This idea is embedded in the original 1791 L’Enfant Plan and reaffirmed and revised with the 1902 McMillan Plan. In... read more -
March 20 Monday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Jane Ellen, Performer, Composer, and Recording ArtistLocations: Online ClassBilly Joel (1949- ) has amassed a lifetime of pop rock hits spanning nearly six decades, and continues to perform live shows featuring hits from throughout his career. With few exceptions, he stopped writing popular music in 1993; when he does write, he continues his flirtation with classical music. His work has been choreographed by Twyla Tharp, he has... read more -
RECORDEDApril 1 Wednesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Victor Rezmovic, Computer InstructorLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineNeed a new recipe? Help planning a trip? Ideas on what to do with your grandkids during a visit? This is the presentation for you! AI is everywhere — from the apps on our phones to the headlines in our news. But what exactly is AI, and how can it help us in our daily lives? In this introductory talk, we’ll break down some basic AI terminology and take a... read more -
March 25 Tuesday3:00 PM → 4:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Jonina Duker, Certified Book Discussion LeaderLocations: Online ClassOur March selection features the beloved amateur detective Miss Jane Marple. A famous Hollywood actress arrives in Miss Marple’s own village of St. Mary Mead and her impact ripples in all sorts of directions; the book is dedicated to a famous English actress, Margaret Rutherford, who played Miss Marple in four beloved movies. Please read the book so... read more -
March 18 Monday1:00 PM → 3:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Wider Circle Volunteer CoordinatorLocations: TripPlease join us for Oasis Volunteer Day at A Wider Circle. A Wider Circle’s Essential Support program provides basic items for the home to our neighbors seeking to rise out of poverty. Volunteers help sort donations and stock the showrooms where clients select their items. With the help of volunteer groups like ours, A Wider Circle is able to furnish... read more
