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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 moreHans 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 paintings today. His career was cut short probably by the plague. This class is offered now to coincide with a Holbein exhibition at the Morgan Library in New York—the first ever in North America. -
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 moreThis 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 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 moreWomen 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 themselves. This lecture will make extensive use of records from the National Archives. -
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 moreThis 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 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 moreJoin 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 walking distance will be 1 - 2 miles. Participants are responsible for their own transportation. The Glenstone Environmental Center has its own entrance and parking lot, separate from the Glenstone Museum entrance. The Environmental Center is located at 12180 Glen Road, Potomac, MD 20854. Mr. Tukey will meet participants in the parking lot. Outside food and drink are prohibited, with the exception of water. Food and drink are available for purchase on the premises if you wish to take a refreshment break after the tour. Restrooms are also available. After the tour, you are welcome to stroll the Museum grounds. Limit: 25
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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 moreThis 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 Court. The Supreme Court is located on First Street NE between Constitution Avenue NE and East Capitol Street NE. Please enter the building via the Visitor Entrance, located to either side of the main steps on the front plaza, and proceed through security screening. Please allow time as there may be a line. A guide from the Curator’s Office will be posted at the John Marshall statue—the large bronze statue located at the end of the carpet on the ground floor. Please see this link for a list of prohibited items. Photography is prohibited inside the Courtroom, however it is permitted in the public parts of the building. The guide will provide more explicit instruction during the tour. Photos taken by guests elsewhere in the building are approved for personal memento use only and not for publication, and they may not be used in any manner that would convey endorsement by the Supreme Court. If you have any special needs, please inform Oasis ASAP and we will do our best to accommodate you. Please note that the class fee will be used to cover Washington Metro Oasis’s administrative costs. Neither Oasis nor the Court is profiting from this tour. -
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 moreIn 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 memoir after spending ten years at the Met, keeping both the people and the art safe. Please read the book so you can participate in our structured, facilitated Zoom discussion. -
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 moreWhat 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, who were Buddha and Jesus?
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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 moreWhy 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 identity, and why the argument over columns, domes, and ornament is also a debate about values and power. -
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 moreIn 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 tells the rollercoaster story of building and sustaining a community jewel over a quarter of a century. After the talk, Bruce will take you on a ballpark tour. Take a photograph with two bronzed icons of Washington sports – Shirley Povich and Walter Johnson. You are welcome to bring lunch and a drink and have an informal picnic with Bruce in the Pavillion after the presentation. Participants are responsible for their own transportation. Shirley Povich Field is located at 10600 Westlake Dr, Rockville, MD 20852.
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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 moreIn 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 those exceptional gifts.
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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 moreAs 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. Bowis Community Fund. -
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 moreLearn 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 supported by the Frederick H. Bowis Community Fund. -
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 moreAruguably 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 lives.0 -
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 moreKnowing 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 Alliance is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating people about how to arrange meaningful, dignified, and affordable after-death care. This program is generously supported by the Frederick H. Bowis Community Fund. -
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 moreOrganized 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 address it. Learn about the impact on businesses and communities, recent legal efforts to combat organized retail theft, and what the public should know about this evolving issue. -
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 moreAt 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 on daily life. While judges can’t talk about cases before them, the host judge will answer questions about the federal courts and about a judge’s thought processes, how judges maintain their impartiality, how they handle high-profile cases, and what courts can teach about civil discourse in conflict resolution. Please note that the class fee will be used to cover Washington Metro Oasis’s administrative costs. Oasis does not profit from this program, and the judge does not receive a stipend. -
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(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 with new media, and reshape the course of art history.
Part 1 journeys from the Renaissance to the French Revolution, examining the late works of Donatello, Michelangelo, Bernini, and Goya—artists who transformed sculpture and painting well past what we might call “retirement age.”
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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 moreInspired 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 personal stories. We will work in watercolors and colored pencils. No prior experience required—everyone is welcome, regardless of skill level. All materials will be provided. -
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 moreDiscover 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 Ukrainian wine. Then we’ll enjoy a guided tasting of several of SHABO’s wines while learning what makes Ukrainian wines distinctive. Come curious and ready to taste! We’ll also have snacks and an opportunity to order wine from SHABO for pick-up in Bethesda.
