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May 13 Friday6:00 PM → 7:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Chris Burns, Many-StringsLocations: Online ClassRichard Strauss and Alan Hovhaness, along with Beethoven and Grieg, created gorgeous and rich musical paintings of their mountains. Roam the countryside with Beethoven, climb the Alps with Strauss, and experience the mystical and dramatic majesty of Mount St. Helens with Hovhaness. An inspired hour that concludes with a sunny... read moreRichard Strauss and Alan Hovhaness, along with Beethoven and Grieg, created gorgeous and rich musical paintings of their mountains. Roam the countryside with Beethoven, climb the Alps with Strauss, and experience the mystical and dramatic majesty of Mount St. Helens with Hovhaness. An inspired hour that concludes with a sunny delight! -
May 22 Monday3:00 PM → 4:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Erin Baehr, PH.D.Locations: Online ClassAs we age, our sleep patterns and habits can change, leading to difficulties falling asleep, staying asleep, and feeling rested in the morning. In this lecture, we will explore the importance of good sleep for healthy aging, common sleep disorder symptoms that affect older adults, and the underlying causes of these disorders. We will also discuss various... read moreAs we age, our sleep patterns and habits can change, leading to difficulties falling asleep, staying asleep, and feeling rested in the morning. In this lecture, we will explore the importance of good sleep for healthy aging, common sleep disorder symptoms that affect older adults, and the underlying causes of these disorders. We will also discuss various ways to improve sleep, including lifestyle changes and available treatments, and provide tips and tricks for getting a restful night's sleep. Whether you're a senior looking to optimize your sleep or a caregiver seeking ways to support an aging loved one, this program will provide valuable insights into the complex relationship between sleep and aging. -
July 14 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Jill Rivers, Founder, Enjoy the Photo MomentsLocations: Oasis at Macys Home Store(Repeat of February 2026 class.) Tired of trying to find that one photo while your friend waits as you scroll and scroll? This hands-on workshop will help you take control of your iPhone Photo Library so you can find, organize, and enjoy your photos with ease. We’ll cover how to use Collections to locate images faster, manage People, Trips, Recent Days,... read more(Repeat of February 2026 class.) Tired of trying to find that one photo while your friend waits as you scroll and scroll? This hands-on workshop will help you take control of your iPhone Photo Library so you can find, organize, and enjoy your photos with ease. We’ll cover how to use Collections to locate images faster, manage People, Trips, Recent Days, and Pinned Collections, as well as customize how your library appears. You’ll also learn how to create Albums to further organize your photos and memories in a way that works for you. A helpful handout will be provided for reference after class. Whether your photo library feels overwhelming or just a bit messy, you’ll leave with practical strategies to feel more confident and in control when searching for “that photo.” Please bring your iPhone fully charged and updated to iOS 26. -
RECORDEDMay 27 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Allen Pietrobon, Asst. Professor/Global Affairs, Trinity Univ.Locations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineCrippling economic problems. Factory automation leading to job losses. Fears related to mass immigration that led to crackdowns and bans. Corporate titans cozying up to politicians. Sound like 2025? Actually, we’re talking about America in 1875-1900, “The Gilded Age,” when Americans grew increasingly divided and angry at their political leaders. The... read moreCrippling economic problems. Factory automation leading to job losses. Fears related to mass immigration that led to crackdowns and bans. Corporate titans cozying up to politicians. Sound like 2025? Actually, we’re talking about America in 1875-1900, “The Gilded Age,” when Americans grew increasingly divided and angry at their political leaders. The disruptions of this period enabled the rich to get richer, while the working class declined. But it was also a period that set the United States on the path to becoming the most economically powerful country in the world. -
May 16 Monday10:30 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Joyce Nohowel and Robin Edgemon, Moyer Moving GroupLocations: Online ClassOur previous program provided a high-level framework for downsizing. This session provides more in-depth information on selling options (pro's/con's), non-profits accepting (or not) non-cash donations, and the cost of... read moreOur previous program provided a high-level framework for downsizing. This session provides more in-depth information on selling options (pro's/con's), non-profits accepting (or not) non-cash donations, and the cost of trash.
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May 21 Tuesday10:30 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Officer Demond Johnson. Community Services Officer, 2nd District, Montgomery County Police DepartmentLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreOfficer Johnson will share an update about our local Police Department. You'll have time to ask questions and discuss public safety concerns. Coffee will be... read moreOfficer Johnson will share an update about our local Police Department. You'll have time to ask questions and discuss public safety concerns. Coffee will be served! -
May 27 Tuesday3:00 PM → 4:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Jonina Duker, Certified Book Discussion LeaderLocations: Online ClassEllison published only one novel in his lifetime, and it won the 1953 National Book Award for Fiction. The unnamed narrator describes his life from childhood in the South to adulthood in New York City – “unseen” wherever he goes. As Juneteenth approaches, join us to discuss this acclaimed view of twentieth-century racism. Please read the book so... read moreEllison published only one novel in his lifetime, and it won the 1953 National Book Award for Fiction. The unnamed narrator describes his life from childhood in the South to adulthood in New York City – “unseen” wherever he goes. As Juneteenth approaches, join us to discuss this acclaimed view of twentieth-century racism. Please read the book so you can participate in our structured, facilitated, Zoom discussion. (Note: Please join the meeting at 3 pm if you would like some assistance using the features of Zoom. Otherwise, join us at 3:15 pm for the start of our discussion.) (See other book discussions: #362, 401, 440) -
May 23 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: David B Lindauer, Lt. Colonel (Ret.), US Army Signal CorpsLocations: Online ClassThe Battles of Chancellorsville and Gettysburg during the Civil War occurred just two months apart, yet they demonstrate strikingly different views of the command and control structures of both the Union and Confederate Armies. This course will examine the changes that both armies underwent during the two months between the battles, and then describe what... read moreThe Battles of Chancellorsville and Gettysburg during the Civil War occurred just two months apart, yet they demonstrate strikingly different views of the command and control structures of both the Union and Confederate Armies. This course will examine the changes that both armies underwent during the two months between the battles, and then describe what happened to each army and analyze why it happened. -
May 21 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Susan Page, Washington Bureau Chief, USA TodayLocations: Online ClassSusan Page, the Washington Bureau chief of USA TODAY and best-selling author, discusses her new book, "The Rulebreaker: The Life and Times of Barbara Walters." It is the definitive biography of the groundbreaking broadcaster, exploring the professional mountains she climbed, the insecurities that drove her ambition, and the heartbreaks she endured in her... read moreSusan Page, the Washington Bureau chief of USA TODAY and best-selling author, discusses her new book, "The Rulebreaker: The Life and Times of Barbara Walters." It is the definitive biography of the groundbreaking broadcaster, exploring the professional mountains she climbed, the insecurities that drove her ambition, and the heartbreaks she endured in her personal life. Page’s previous books explored the lives and impact of Barbara Bush ("The Matriarch") and Nancy Pelosi ("Madam Speaker"). -
July 14 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Garret Martin, Hurst Senior Professorial Lecturer, School of International Service, and Co-Director of the Transatlantic Policy Center, American UniversityLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineThe launch of operation ‘Epic Fury’ in late February 2026 marked a significant escalation in the tumultuous relationship between the US and Iran, marked by patterns of conflict and failed negotiations since 1979. This talk will assess the deep historical roots of the dispute between Iran and the US, and how those evolved, including the thorny question... read moreThe launch of operation ‘Epic Fury’ in late February 2026 marked a significant escalation in the tumultuous relationship between the US and Iran, marked by patterns of conflict and failed negotiations since 1979. This talk will assess the deep historical roots of the dispute between Iran and the US, and how those evolved, including the thorny question of the nuclear program. It will also reflect on the current state of play in the region, and whether the long-term causes of tension between Washington and Tehran can be solved or whether they will remain salient for the foreseeable future. -
May 23 Monday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Ralph D Buglass, Montgomery County Historical SocietyLocations: TripJoin us for a leisurely walk along the Seneca section of the C&O Canal (about one mile total on the mostly level gravel towpath). You'll get the chance to see and learn about the Seneca Aqueduct, the ruins of a stone-cutting mill, and two kinds of canal locks. This class is offered in conjunction with the May 2 lecture (see class #300), but participants... read moreJoin us for a leisurely walk along the Seneca section of the C&O Canal (about one mile total on the mostly level gravel towpath). You'll get the chance to see and learn about the Seneca Aqueduct, the ruins of a stone-cutting mill, and two kinds of canal locks. This class is offered in conjunction with the May 2 lecture (see class #300), but participants need not have taken the lecture. We will be watching out for cyclists! Rain date: Monday, May 23. Participants are responsible for their own transportation. We will meet at Riley's Lock on the C&O Canal in Poolesville, MD; parking is available in a gravel lot at the end of Riley's Lock Road, off River Road (left turn from River Road, approx. 9.3 miles from Potomac Village at intersection of River and Falls Roads). There is not an actual street number, but Google Maps recognizes Riley's Lock. Gather at the rear of the lockhouse. (Porta-john at the parking lot.)
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May 23 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: David B Lindauer, Lt. Colonel (Ret.), US Army Signal CorpsLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreThe Battles of Chancellorsville and Gettysburg during the Civil War occurred just two months apart, yet they demonstrate strikingly different views of the command and control structures of both the Union and Confederate Armies. This course will examine the changes that both armies underwent during the two months between the battles, and then describe what... read moreThe Battles of Chancellorsville and Gettysburg during the Civil War occurred just two months apart, yet they demonstrate strikingly different views of the command and control structures of both the Union and Confederate Armies. This course will examine the changes that both armies underwent during the two months between the battles, and then describe what happened to each army and analyze why it happened.
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May 22 Wednesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Daryl Davis, MusicianLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineThis singer/songwriter icon introduced the Caribbean music known as Calypso to the U.S. and went on to become an ardent activist for Civil Rights. From the front line of music fame to the front line of marches and protests, Belafonte was an intense entertainer and leader. We will explore some of the many interesting facets of this complex man, who died at... read moreThis singer/songwriter icon introduced the Caribbean music known as Calypso to the U.S. and went on to become an ardent activist for Civil Rights. From the front line of music fame to the front line of marches and protests, Belafonte was an intense entertainer and leader. We will explore some of the many interesting facets of this complex man, who died at the age of 96 in 2023. -
May 16 Monday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Frank Newton, PhDLocations: Online ClassMaya history is truly astonishing. Regarded as the most sophisticated culture in the New World, many of its great cities were mysteriously abandoned a thousand years ago, rediscovered by explorers in the 1800s, then rediscovered again when Maya writing was decoded in the 1970s. Today, LIDAR imaging is uncovering ruins hidden in Central American jungles and... read moreMaya history is truly astonishing. Regarded as the most sophisticated culture in the New World, many of its great cities were mysteriously abandoned a thousand years ago, rediscovered by explorers in the 1800s, then rediscovered again when Maya writing was decoded in the 1970s. Today, LIDAR imaging is uncovering ruins hidden in Central American jungles and we are rediscovering Maya society yet again. Anthropologist and history buff Dr. Newton offers an enlightening overview of what we know about the Maya and what new wonders may soon be revealed.
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July 14 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Daryl Davis, MusicianLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineOne of the most popular groups of the '60s & '70s Three Dog Night didn't have many original songs but their unique interpretation of songs written by others got them many hits and a lasting legacy. Who could forget a bullfrog named... read moreOne of the most popular groups of the '60s & '70s Three Dog Night didn't have many original songs but their unique interpretation of songs written by others got them many hits and a lasting legacy. Who could forget a bullfrog named Jeremiah??? -
May 23 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Julie Kurzava, Faculty, Loyola UniversityLocations: Online ClassThis FREE class is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council (msac.org). Singer/actor Julie Kurzava details a performer’s perspective on the history of three great American musicals of the 1950’s. In The King & I, My Fair Lady, and The Music Man, audiences are confronted with themes such as cross-cultural tolerance, the effects of... read moreThis FREE class is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council (msac.org). Singer/actor Julie Kurzava details a performer’s perspective on the history of three great American musicals of the 1950’s. In The King & I, My Fair Lady, and The Music Man, audiences are confronted with themes such as cross-cultural tolerance, the effects of class distinctions and the importance of community. These themes reflect the sensibilities of their era but are certainly still relevant today. You'll be captivated by Julie's knowledge and enthusiasm and swept away by timeless tunes from these beloved musicals. -
May 28 Wednesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: George Scheper, Ph.D., Senior Lecturer, Advanced Academic Programs, School of Arts and Sciences, JHULocations: Online ClassTravel to the heights of the Peruvian Andes to the spectacular archaeological site of Machu Picchu, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Over the centuries, Machu Picchu has acquired archaeological and historical importance of mythic and symbolic significance. We’ll tour the main structures of this lost city and... read moreTravel to the heights of the Peruvian Andes to the spectacular archaeological site of Machu Picchu, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Over the centuries, Machu Picchu has acquired archaeological and historical importance of mythic and symbolic significance. We’ll tour the main structures of this lost city and we’ll also discuss contemporary issues of world cultural heritage, including policies regarding the environment and the impact of tourism and the repatriation of artifacts. -
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May 23 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Julie Kurzava, Faculty, Loyola UniversityLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreThis FREE class is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council (msac.org). Singer/actor Julie Kurzava details a performer’s perspective on the history of three great American musicals of the 1950’s. In The King & I, My Fair Lady, and The Music Man, audiences are confronted with themes such as cross-cultural tolerance, the effects of... read moreThis FREE class is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council (msac.org). Singer/actor Julie Kurzava details a performer’s perspective on the history of three great American musicals of the 1950’s. In The King & I, My Fair Lady, and The Music Man, audiences are confronted with themes such as cross-cultural tolerance, the effects of class distinctions and the importance of community. These themes reflect the sensibilities of their era but are certainly still relevant today. You'll be captivated by Julie's knowledge and enthusiasm and swept away by timeless tunes from these beloved musicals.
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July 14 Tuesday3:30 PM → 4:45 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Jonina Duker, Certified Book Discussion LeaderLocations: Online ClassYiyun Li emigrated in 1996 from China to the University of Iowa to pursue a graduate degree in immunology. After dropping out of her PhD program, she earned an M.F.A. from acclaimed Writers’ Workshop; in 2010, she won a MacArthur Foundation Fellowship as a “fiction writer”; and in 2017 she became the Robert F. Goheen Professor in the Humanities at... read moreYiyun Li emigrated in 1996 from China to the University of Iowa to pursue a graduate degree in immunology. After dropping out of her PhD program, she earned an M.F.A. from acclaimed Writers’ Workshop; in 2010, she won a MacArthur Foundation Fellowship as a “fiction writer”; and in 2017 she became the Robert F. Goheen Professor in the Humanities at Princeton, directing the Program in Creative Writing. (Her personal life is quite another story, alas for her.) She writes in her second language, English. This coming-of-age novel tells the story of Fabienne and Agnès, 13-year old best friends in 1950s rural France. As children, they write stories together. As an adult in the USA, when Agnès learns that Fabienne has died, she reexamines their shared younger years and her very different life that their childhood approach to life enabled. Please read the book so you can participate in our structured, facilitated Zoom discussion.
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May 23 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Steven Gimbel, Professor of Philosophy, Gettysburg CollegeLocations: Online ClassHumans are conscious beings--at least after our morning coffee. But what is the source of this consciousness? It seems like it has to be the brain, the mind, and/or the soul. It is only in the 20th century that the concepts of mind, brain, and soul were completely differentiated. What do we mean by these ideas? How to they relate to one another? Should we... read moreHumans are conscious beings--at least after our morning coffee. But what is the source of this consciousness? It seems like it has to be the brain, the mind, and/or the soul. It is only in the 20th century that the concepts of mind, brain, and soul were completely differentiated. What do we mean by these ideas? How to they relate to one another? Should we think they are real at all? Stimulating discussion will be provided, but you have to bring your own coffee.
