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April 19 Tuesday1:00 PM → 3:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Henry George, Engineer, Archaeologist and GeologistLocations: Online ClassThe conventional wisdom pertaining to the history of the Jewish people asserts that the Romans dispersed Judeans throughout their empire following the destruction of the Second Temple. From there, they became minorities in numerous countries of the known world. In 1948, Israel again became a sovereign nation and many Jews returned to their ancestral... read more -
April 19 Tuesday03:00 PM → 04:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Jonina Duker, Certified Book Discussion LeaderLocations: Online ClassAmazon's Best Book of 2021. Want to be entranced, enchanted, and edified? In April we’re reading a book set during the time of the Great American Songbook: a Great American Saga set in 1950s worldview and geography. Which ancient classical heroes are the models for the modern musketeers? You’ll have to read best-selling author Amor Towles’... read more
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May 28 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Martin Steinberg, M.D., Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineLocations: Online ClassMental and emotional well-being play an important role in healthy aging. As we grow older, changes in health, routine, or social connections can sometimes affect mood, stress levels, and overall mental wellness. Martin Steinberg, M.D., assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine will give... read more -
April 20 Wednesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Owen Ullmann, Journalist and AuthorLocations: Oasis at the Macy's Home StoreFor four decades, lower-skilled workers have suffered declining real wages and benefits, as corporations used their economic and political clout to boost profits and stock prices by reducing labor costs to historic lows. Now, the pandemic has created a labor shortage that is giving workers leverage to demand better pay and working conditions. This lecture... read more
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April 20 Wednesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Owen Ullmann, Journalist and AuthorLocations: Online ClassFor four decades, lower-skilled workers have suffered declining real wages and benefits, as corporations used their economic and political clout to boost profits and stock prices by reducing labor costs to historic lows. Now, the pandemic has created a labor shortage that is giving workers leverage to demand better pay and working conditions. This lecture... read more
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April 21 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Judy Scott Feldman, Ph.D., Art Historian/National Mall CoalitionLocations: Oasis at the Macy's Home StoreIn this talk, we’ll take a slide-illustrated virtual tour of the National Museum of American Art, focusing on eight paintings that embody major developments in American art history from colonial times to the present. We’ll look at art works that reveal not only each painter’s particular artistic genius but also her/his interpretation of, and reaction... read more
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April 21 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Judy Scott Feldman, Ph.D., Art Historian/National Mall CoalitionLocations: Online ClassIn this talk, we’ll take a slide-illustrated virtual tour of the National Museum of American Art, focusing on eight paintings that embody major developments in American art history from colonial times to the present. We’ll look at art works that reveal not only each painter’s particular artistic genius but also her/his interpretation of, and reaction... read more
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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
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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
