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RECORDEDApril 15 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Richard Bell, Professor of History, University of MarylandLocations: Online ClassBefore the Civil War, Baltimore sat uneasily at the center of a border slave state engaged in a border war. This talk, based on an essay that won the Baltimore City Historical Society’s Arnold prize, mines a rich vein of recent scholarship on the slave experience, interstate sales, fugitivity, free Black life, colonization, and kidnapping in Baltimore... read more -
March 29 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Maria Butler, MA, Lecturer Emerita, San Diego State UniversityLocations: Online ClassLittle is known about the failed Panfilo de Narvaez expedition of 1527. This failed exploration is the story of European Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca and a slave, Esteban, from Azemmour, Morocco. For eight arduous years, they traversed territories from Florida to Texas, enduring as slaves and healers among various native groups. Ultimately, in 1536 they... read more -
April 16 Wednesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: John McCarthy, Montgomery County State's AttorneyLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and Online(BUNDLE AND SAVE $12 when you also sign up for related classes #104, 144, 194)Get ready to explore the intriguing world of negligence in this engaging class! We will cover the key elements of negligence — duty, breach, causation, and damages — using captivating case examples. This will help you understand how everyday actions can lead to unexpected... read more -
March 29 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: M. Jane Markley, RN, Health Care Ethics AdvisorLocations: Online ClassAre you part of the 90% of Americans who know about advance medical directives but aren't able to move forward? Have you heard of the "Five Wishes" and want to know more? In this class, M. Jane Markley, RN, healthcare ethics advisor, educator, and international speaker, will review advance care planning basics and then focus on the Five Wishes, known as... read more
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April 23 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Johns Hopkins-affiliated DermatologistLocations: Online ClassYour skin tells your life story — but it doesn’t have to show your age. This webinar explores common skin concerns for adults 55 and older, including age-related skin conditions. Participants will learn practical steps for daily skin care, how to protect against sun damage, and when to seek medical evaluation for changes in the... read more -
April 11 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Dan Sherman, PhDLocations: Online Class(At the instructor's request, the date/time of this class has been changed from April 9 to April 11 at 1 pm.) Although best known as classic musical film "The Wizard of Oz," the world of Oz began with 1900 book by Frank L. Baum that quickly became a stage musical. This class will tell the tale of Baum's book and detail how it was made (with great... read more -
April 11 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Dan Sherman, PhDLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home Store(At the instructor's request, the date/time of this class has been changed from April 9 to April 11 at 1 pm.) Although best known as classic musical film "The Wizard of Oz," the world of Oz began with 1900 book by Frank L. Baum that quickly became a stage musical. This class will tell the tale of Baum's book and detail how it was made (with great... read more
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April 11 Tuesday3:00 PM → 4:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Jonina Duker, Certified Book Discussion LeaderLocations: Online ClassSometimes childhood friendships mean that those children-grown-to-adults judge each other differently; this family saga plays with that notion. The setting is the Mississippi coast city’s contrasting above and underground worlds. Little-League-baseball-lover and lawyer-turned-author includes plenty of both in his most recent bestseller. Please read the... read more -
April 16 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Oasis MembersLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreJoin us for an afternoon of fun and games. This month we’ll be teaching Five Crowns to folks who want to learn. Additional games will be available, or you can bring your own favorite to play with others! Gather with others to learn a new game or play an old favorite. (See related classes #106, 153,... read more -
March 30 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Claudia Kalb, Independent JournalistLocations: Online ClassWhy do some people reach extraordinary heights in childhood while others peak decades later? How does life experience drive ingenuity? And what does science have to say? Claudia Kalb investigates these questions in Spark, a series of biographies of 13 icons, past and present. Claudia will share her photographs and reporting on these remarkable individuals... read more
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March 31 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Stephen Klatsky, Retired Attorney and Baseball AficionadoLocations: Oasis at the Macy's Home StoreEnjoy this lively discussion of the new baseball season. The Nats are rebuilding after their July self-off. The Orioles Farm System is rated No. 2 of 30 ( Nats 23). Can the Braves repeat? What did the owners and union agree to change the game? It is time to talk... read more
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April 17 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Julie Kurzava, Faculty, Loyola UniversityLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineDuring their 25-year partnership, playwright and lyricist William S. Gilbert and composer Arthur Sullivan collaborated on 14 comic operas, including 1879’s "The Pirates of Penzance," scheduled for a new Broadway revival in the spring of 2025. G&S famously combined great music with inspired lyrics, biting wit and ridiculous plots to create works that... read more -
March 31 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Stephen Klatsky, Retired Attorney and Baseball AficionadoLocations: Online ClassEnjoy this lively discussion of the new baseball season. The Nats are rebuilding after their July self-off. The Orioles Farm System is rated No. 2 of 30 ( Nats 23). Can the Braves repeat? What did the owners and union agree to change the game? It is time to talk... read more
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April 12 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Barbara Paulson, Travel SpecialistLocations: Online ClassParis without the jet lag? Consider the re-purposed ’76 Olympic velodrome that is now home to four enclosed biospheres including a circular aquarium and Antarctic environment (complete with penguins), a center for architecture founded by the Seagram’s heiress, a shop of maple-flavored treats with a maple museum in the basement, and the gastronomic treat... read more -
April 23 Thursday2:00 PM → 3:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: OASIS StaffLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreKick off the new season with A Taste of Oasis, a lively preview event featuring Oasis staff and select instructors. Enjoy a series of short, engaging sessions that offer a sampling of the exciting courses and programs coming this summer. Whether you’re planning your summer schedule or simply exploring something new, this is the perfect opportunity to... read more -
RECORDEDApril 17 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Steven Gimbel, Professor of Philosophy, Gettysburg CollegeLocations: Online ClassWerner Heisenberg was a patriot German at a time when the German nation was captured by Nazism. As a defender of Einstein, he found himself investigated by the SS. As a member of the Uranium society, he did research on the possibility of the first atomic weapons during World War II. How should we make sense of Heisenberg's loyalties and... read more -
April 11 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Steven Gimbel, Professor of Philosophy, Gettysburg CollegeLocations: Online ClassThe tension between science and religion may be a significant fact concerning contemporary politics, but the rift goes back centuries. Galileo tried to argue that the two ought to be seen as distinct magisteria. The Dalai Lama, on the other hand, argued that science and religion can clash, and if they do then religion must change. What is the relation... read more -
February 17 Tuesday10:00 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Linda Shiffman, Tutor InstructorLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreFrom 10:00–11:00 AM, we’ll begin with Coffee & Conversations—a relaxed, informal hour to connect with peers, share tutoring experiences, and exchange favorite books, activities, and strategies. Feel free to bring along a resource or idea that has worked well with your student. Tutors will be grouped by grade range: K-2 and 3-5 for sharing. From... read more -
April 13 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: John McCarthy, Montgomery County State's AttorneyLocations: Online ClassEach year, the Maryland legislature deals with thousands of pieces of proposed legislation. This class will focus on the most important new laws adopted during the 2023 legislative session that affect criminal justice in... read more -
April 13 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: John McCarthy, Montgomery County State's AttorneyLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreEach year, the Maryland legislature deals with thousands of pieces of proposed legislation. This class will focus on the most important new laws adopted during the 2023 legislative session that affect criminal justice in... read more
