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April 2 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Richard Bell, Professor of History, University of MarylandLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreBy now, it seems everyone has an opinion about The 1619 Project. Published in 2019, The 1619 Project was a special edition of The New York Times Magazine that tried to focus readers’ attention upon the centrality of race slavery in American history. We’ll push past the headlines and the posturing and test four of The 1619 Project’s central claims... read more -
April 3 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Beth KimelLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreWe think happiness comes from meeting other people's expectations, but really it comes from creating our own. In this relatable and humorous talk, Certified Chief Happiness Officer Tia Graham inspires us to make intentional choices about how we spend our time. Tia argues that putting happiness first is the path to fulfillment. We will watch this TED talk... read more -
March 24 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Melvin Goodman, Adjunct Professor, Int'l Relations, Johns Hopkins Univ.Locations: Online Class(Note: After the catalog went to press, the instructor requested that the program be converted to online-only.) The United States has relied excessively on military power and military force to attain its national security objectives. We spend too much on defense, use force too readily, and have huge military bases the world over. President Dwight D.... read more -
March 24 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Judy Scott Feldman, Ph.D., Art Historian/National Mall CoalitionLocations: Online ClassWashington, D.C. is filled with sculptures, statues, and works of art that go mostly unnoticed. This lecture explores the variety of art works and what they tell us about who and what merits recognition in the capital. Learn the stories behind these lively, amusing, and enigmatic pieces that include Dante, Samuel Gompers, the controversial statue of... read more
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April 3 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Barbara Paulson, Travel SpecialistLocations: Online ClassExplore spring’s bounty on over 1000 acres of gardens once owned by the Dupont family; visit an art museum, home, and studios of three generations of America’s finest painters (the Wyeths); watch potato chips being made at a major snack food factory (samples and an outlet store, too); and ride in a 1916 electric car (take that Elon Musk!). Travel expert... read more -
RECORDEDApril 9 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Ernest Liotti, Faculty, Peabody InstituteLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and Online(BUNDLE & SAVE $6 when you also sign up for related class #204.) In this class we will hear and compare different performances of the standard repertoire for men's voices. A variety of historic recordings will be put to the test – and once again, YOU will decide which ones you liked the most. Hear from the greats, including Bjorling, Gigli, Vickers,... read more -
April 10 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Dr. Lawrence Hogan, Professor of History Emeritus, Union College, New Jersey and Kevin Kane, Writer, Musician and Playwright Locations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineBlack professional baseball originated in the 1880s, and reached an end shortly after Hall of Fame ball-player Jackie Robinson's entry into the Major Leagues. This moving and informative program celebrates that history, and gives back to great ballplayers, so often overlooked, some of the acclaim that they so deserved. It locates this story into the larger... read more -
April 4 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Martin Baron, Former Executive Editor, Washington PostLocations: Online ClassBaron’s new book, Collision of Power: Trump, Bezos and the Washington Post, chronicles politics and journalism during the tumultuous era of candidate and President Donald Trump. Some reviews of the book suggest that readers begin with the book’s epilogue, which lays out Baron’s view of “objectivity" in journalism and why news organizations need... read more -
March 25 Friday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Bill Keene, Urban HistorianLocations: Online ClassAt the end of the Second World War, the vast suburban shopping mall did not exist. By the 1970’s, malls dominated retail shopping and had contributed to the decline of center cities across the US. By the late 1990’s, many malls were beginning to look shop-worn and tarnished. By 2020 the industry was in free fall, dozens of malls were closed, abandoned,... read more
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March 25 Friday6:00 PM → 7:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Chris Burns, Many-StringsLocations: Online ClassWhile acknowledging the genius of his contemporary Beethoven, Franz Schubert enjoyed the life of an independent artist. His music lit up Vienna’s cafes and taverns. He preferred the Bohemian lifestyle. His wonderful music reflects his passion for poetry and gorgeous melodies. Through this love, he gifted us with the melody for Ave Maria and many other... read more
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April 6 Saturday10:30 AM → 12:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Marianne Starr, Naturalist, Locust Grove Nature CenterLocations: TripLevel of Difficulty: 2 out of 5 We'll look for spring ephemeral flowers, birds on and around the lake, signs of beavers, and other wildlife. Follow signs for the Hiker-Biker Trail and we'll meet in that parking lot. It is the southernmost tip of Needwood Lake. Restrooms are available at the picnic areas so stop at one along the way to the trail if... read more -
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March 28 Monday9:00 AM → 1:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Staff, Planet Word MuseumLocations: TripJoin Oasis for a special visit to Planet Word, an immersive language experience located at the historic Franklin School in Washington, D.C. Planet Word is a voice-activated museum (the world’s first!) that brings words and language to life in all sorts of fun ways. You will be welcomed with a special introductory session hosted by Museum staff. Then... read more
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March 28 Monday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Sandhya Sharma, Plein Air and Studio ArtistLocations: Oasis at the Macy's Home StoreThis workshop will highlight how to strengthen abstract design in a painting so as to enhance its universal appeal. The focus will be on the effective use of “tools” that make for the “abstract” in a “realistic” painting. We will also examine the abstract in Traditional/Classical, Modern, Impressionist, and Contemporary well-known works of... read more
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March 28 Monday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Thu Huynh, RD, LDNLocations: Online ClassIf your sleep routine is a little out of whack, we can help! Let us show you the best foods to help you achieve a good night's sleep, foods you should avoid, and foods that will kick start your energy when you wake... read more
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April 20 Monday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Nancy Kay, Mah Jongg InstructorLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreWe'll take a look at the new card and compare it to last year's card. We'll also discuss any new hands that may occur. There will be lots of time for Q&A and discussion. Be sure to bring your new card with you. If you need a card, order it from National Mah Jongg League : The Store. Large print recommended. (Please order ONLY from this... read more -
March 28 Monday1:00 PM → 2:15 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Anne Hoiberg, President, Women’s Museum of CaliforniaLocations: Online ClassFrances Perkins, the first woman in American history to serve in a U.S. President’s Cabinet, accepted FDR’s invitation to serve as Secretary of Labor in 1933. Her New Deal provided solutions for addressing the Great Depression What were the programs she and FDR created and implemented—and what remains to be accomplished from her New... read more
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April 21 Tuesday3:30 PM → 4:45 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Jonina Duker, Certified Book Discussion LeaderLocations: Online Class(See other book discussions: #112, 151, 192.) Our final selection is inspired by the historical figure of Marguerite de la Rocque de Roberval, a young French noblewoman who was sailing to New France in 1541. She, her servant, and her lover were left on a remote, uninhabited island off the coast of Québec. The servant, the lover, and her baby born on... read more -
March 29 Tuesday10:30 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: James H Johnston, Lawyer and AuthorLocations: Oasis at the Macy's Home StoreEarly Georgetown was not the polite society conjured by books like “The Georgetown Ladies’ Social Club.” Rather, it was built in part from trafficking in human beings and from their labor. For instance, in 1805, Francis Lowndes, the son of a trafficker in humans, sold to Robert Peter the tract now known as Tudor Place for $6,000. Peter sold inherited... read more
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March 29 Tuesday10:30 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: James H Johnston, Lawyer and AuthorLocations: Online ClassEarly Georgetown was not the polite society conjured by books like “The Georgetown Ladies’ Social Club.” Rather, it was built in part from trafficking in human beings and from their labor. For instance, in 1805, Francis Lowndes, the son of a trafficker in humans, sold to Robert Peter the tract now known as Tudor Place for $6,000. Peter sold inherited... read more
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April 11 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Ken Ow, AARP VolunteerLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StorePlease 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
