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April 21 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Bonita Billman, Art History LecturerLocations: Online ClassHans Holbein was originally from Augsburg, Germany. After working in Basel, he eventually found a home (and relative religious freedom) in Henry VIII’s England. As court artist to the king, Holbein designed jewelry, plate, banners and entertainments as well as portraits. His portraits of prospective brides for the oft-married king are his best-known... read more -
April 22 Friday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Ernest Liotti, Faculty, Peabody InstituteLocations: Oasis at the Macy's Home StoreThis lecture will provide an overview of some of the greatest tenors of the 20th century. Through recorded sound and videos we will hear the greats from Caruso to Corelli. Among the singers discussed will be Jussi Bjorling, Martinelli, Gigli, John McCormack, Fritz Wunderlich, Jon Vickers and many... read more
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June 2 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Cynthia Peterman, Career EducatorLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreWomen of every class and status were affected by the events that led to the Revolutionary War. Widows of soldiers often spent years trying to get federal and state pensions from their husbands' service to help provide for themselves and their children. In a few cases, women who had disguised themselves as men to fight in the war tried to claim a pension for... read more -
April 22 Friday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Ernest Liotti, Faculty, Peabody InstituteLocations: Online ClassThis lecture will provide an overview of some of the greatest tenors of the 20th century. Through recorded sound and videos we will hear the greats from Caruso to Corelli. Among the singers discussed will be Jussi Bjorling, Martinelli, Gigli, John McCormack, Fritz Wunderlich, Jon Vickers and many... read more
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April 22 Friday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Paul Tukey, Journalist, Author, HGTV host, FilmmakerLocations: TripJoin Chief Sustainability Officer Paul Tukey for a short presentation about the sustainability and regeneration efforts at Glenstone, an internationally-recognized art museum with a strict environmental mandate. The talk will be followed by a tour of the Environmental Center and surrounding grounds. Comfortable and durable footwear is recommended. The... read more
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June 2 Tuesday1:00 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 -
June 2 Tuesday3:30 PM → 4:45 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Jonina Duker, Certified Book Discussion LeaderLocations: Online ClassIn 2008, the 25-year-old Patrick Bringley had a fast-paced job planning events for the The New Yorker magazine. Then after a family tragedy, the author decided he needed a change of pace. So he became a security guard at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. First assigned to Sector 10, known as the Old Masters galleries, he found solace. He wrote the... read more -
April 26 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Peter Bolland, MA, Professor of Philosophy and Humanities, Southwestern CollegeLocations: Online ClassWhat happens when you set these two ancient wisdom teachers alongside one another? Let’s find out. By comparing their origin stories, the process of their transformation into Teachers, and the principles and practices of the paths they left for us, remarkable alignments arise as well as startling contrasts. Back before there was Buddhism and Christianity,... read more
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RECORDEDJune 3 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Judy Scott Feldman, Ph.D., Art Historian/National Mall CoalitionLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineWhy is classical architecture back at the center of debate in Washington, D.C.? This session examines the renewed call for traditional design in federal buildings, the policies and proposals behind it, and the strong reactions from architects, planners, and critics. We’ll explore what “classical” really means, how it has shaped the capital’s visual... read more -
April 27 Wednesday11:00 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Bruce Adams, Founder & President, Bethesda Community Base Ball Club Locations: TripIn the late 1990s, Bruce Adams was trying to figure out how to raise money to improve youth baseball and softball fields. Join Bruce as he tells the story of one of the region’s most beloved summertime activities. The Washington Post’s Marc Fisher calls Bethesda Big Train baseball at Shirley Povich Field “the ultimate small-town fantasy.” Bruce... read more
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April 29 Friday6:00 PM → 7:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Chris Burns, Many-StringsLocations: Online ClassIn the 18th century, Paris hosted a constellation of musical stars that included two supernovas: Frederic Chopin and Franz Liszt. Chopin had immigrated from Poland, while Liszt had arrived from Hungary. Both were exceptional pianists and composers, and they blessed their community with very special musical gifts. This hour will treat you to a sampling of... read more
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June 8 Monday11:00 AM → 12:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Dr. Ann Turner, Individual, Couples, Family and Certified Sex Therapist, GWU Clinical Assistant ProfessorLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreAs we age we frequently lose connections and friendships due to retirement, illness, death, and changes in circumstance. This session will help you think about how to increase social connections, how to move relationships beyond mere acquaintances, and how to deal with obstacles you may encounter. This program is generously supported by the Frederick H.... read more -
RECORDEDJune 9 Tuesday10:30 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Tom Manganello, Senior Counsel Office of Investor Education and Assistance, U.S. Securities and Exchange CommisssionLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineLearn how to protect your investments and identify the red flags of fraud. Did you know you could perform a background check on any financial professional and investment product? What are some of the most common investment scams targeted at older adults? How can you plan ahead by organizing important documents and information? This program is generously... read more -
June 9 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Daryl Davis, MusicianLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineAruguably one of the greatest purveyors of love and Pop songs was the late Neil Sedaka who wrote and composed some of the most memorable melodies since the 1960s which have endured the test of time. We'll take a trip down memory lane with this man who created the love soundtrack of our... read more -
RECORDEDJune 10 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Barbara Blaylock, President, Funeral Consumers Alliance of Maryland and EnvironsLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineKnowing your funeral options and rights reduces the risk of spending more than is necessary at a time of emotional distress when you may not be thinking clearly. Learn the steps to take now to make it easier on your family when your time comes, and to make it easier on yourself when you have to arrange after-death care for another. The Funeral Consumers... read more -
June 11 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: John McCarthy, Montgomery County State's AttorneyLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineOrganized retail crime—large-scale shoplifting carried out by coordinated groups—has become a growing challenge for retailers and law enforcement across the country. In this talk, State’s Attorney John McCarthy will explain how these criminal networks operate, why the problem has increased in recent years, and how prosecutors and police are working to... read more -
June 15 Monday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Federal Judge (TBD) and Rebecca Fanning, National Educational Outreach Manager, Office of the U.S. CourtsLocations: Online ClassAt a time when polls and pundits indicate that public understanding of the courts is cloudy, participants in this online conversation will meet a federal judge who deals with issues of the day. This is not a lecture format. It is a conversation driven by the participants’ questions and their interest in exploring the ramifications of court decisions... read more -
June 16 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Nora Hamerman, Art HistorianLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and Online(See other class in this series: #300.) What does it mean to create boldly in one’s seventies, eighties, and beyond? Inspired by Goya’s famous inscription—“I am still learning”—this two-part series explores great artists who reached extraordinary new heights late in life. Far from slowing down, these masters continued to innovate, experiment... read more -
June 16 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Martina Sestakova, Art Educator, Designer and PainterLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreInspired by Australian Indigenous artworks seen at the National Gallery of Art, this class, lead by art educator Martina Sestakova, explores how repetition and abstraction can hold memory, place, and meaning. Through discussion and a meditative writing exercise, you will identify patterns from your own life and create abstract compositions that express... read more -
June 16 Tuesday3:00 PM → 4:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Marjorie Rouse, Brand Specialist, SPYRT WorldwideLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreDiscover the wines of SHABO, one of Ukraine’s leading producers. Although the country’s wine industry has recently faced extraordinary challenges, they have continued to produce, export, and share with the world—making their work a powerful expression of resilience and cultural continuity. We’ll begin by introducing SHABO and the history of... read more
