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May 23 Monday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Bonita Billman, Art History LecturerLocations: Online ClassOne of the giants of 19th century craft and founder of the Arts & Crafts movement in England, William Morris started out as a Pre-Raphaelite painter but became a polymath, writer, poet, philosopher, social reformer, craftsman, and much more. William Morris’s artistic pronouncements on beauty, utility and hand-craftsmanship guided the artists and... read more -
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May 30 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Fit Group USA InstructorLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreCardio drumming takes a simple movement – drumming – and turns it into a full-body workout that will leave you smiling and feeling great. You can do it seated or standing. Cardio drumming provides cardio exercise and helps improve your motor skills and hand-eye coordination. It’s great for people who love music. Give it a try! (For... read more -
May 29 Wednesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: John McCarthy, Montgomery County State's AttorneyLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and Online(Please note: The date of this class has been changed from May 8 to May 29.) This presentation will discuss the evolution of American privacy laws, from its origins in Constitutional amendments through to recent case law. There will be a particular focus on media privacy and reproductive privacy rights. The cases discussed will be New York Times Co. v.... read more -
July 23 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Grace Chen, M.D., M.H.S., Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineLocations: Online ClassPelvic floor health plays an important role in bladder control, core strength and overall well-being. Yet many people are unsure about what is normal and when to seek medical care. Grace Chen, M.D., M.H.S., from the gynecology and obstetrics department at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine will discuss causes, prevention strategies and... read more -
May 23 Monday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Blaine Davies, MA, Professor of U.S. HistoryLocations: Online ClassCalifornia and the rest of the Southwest became United States territory following the Mexican War, or as some Mexicans describe it, the “war where you stole our country.” Was it a war justified by “manifest destiny” and Mexican transgressions or was it essentially a land grab? Professor Blaine Davies explores the causes, the battles and the... read more
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May 29 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Charlotte Gray, AuthorLocations: Online ClassIn 1854, Jennie Jerome (future mother of Winston Churchill) and Sara Delano (future mother of Franklin Delano Roosevelt) were born. They grew up with incredible privilege but refused to settle into predictable, sheltered lives. They lived life on their own terms, but both enabled their sons to reach the epicentre of political power on two continents.... read more -
May 31 Wednesday10:00 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Dr. Ashraf Sufi, President, Muslim Community CenterLocations: TripYou are cordially invited to spend a morning at the Muslim Community Center (MCC) in Silver Spring. The vision of the MCC is to be a "Center of Islamic Excellence in which the Muslim community becomes a positive role model for all." Under the leadership of the Imam, the Center serves the needs of the local Muslim community with religious, educational,... read more -
June 4 Wednesday10:30 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Students of Vladimir Fridman, Guitarist and ComposerLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreExperience the joy of music as talented young guitarists from Vladimir Fridman’s Guitar Studio take the stage! This special concert features a delightful mix of solo and ensemble performances, showcasing a variety of musical styles from around the world. Be inspired by the skill and passion of these young musicians, including Logan Liu, 9, winner of the... read more -
May 30 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Jade Olson, Ph.D., Associate Clinical Professor of Communication, University of Maryland, College ParkLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineSocial movements are behind the most powerful changes in our world. They shift mindsets, enact laws, and influence how we relate to each other. In this class, we’ll address several key questions: What are the features of a movement that can hold leaders' attention and involve millions of participants? What have today’s social movements learned from... read more -
RECORDEDJuly 23 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Barbara Paulson, Travel SpecialistLocations: Online ClassWhether you’re contemplating your first solo adventure or a veteran solo traveler, Travel Specialist Barbara Paulson offers tips for increasing your comfort level and fully enjoying the experience. Topics include: testing the waters by traveling with a tour or small group of friends, getting around on your own, personal safety, dining alone and making... read more -
RECORDEDJune 4 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Captain Amy Daum, Commander, 2nd District (Bethesda), MCPDLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineIn this presentation, Commander Daum of the MCPD 2nd District will provide practical tools and strategies to help protect yourself from crime. Topics will include preventing identity theft, fraud, and burglary. Through an interactive Q&A session, participants will also engage in a discussion on the role of the community in policing and how we can all... read more -
May 23 Monday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Michael F. Jacobson, PhDLocations: Online ClassSalt is used in half of all packaged foods and restaurant offerings, and that's what makes it arguably the most dangerous substance in our food supply. Over-consumption of salt (or, more accurately, sodium) is causing as many as 100,000 premature deaths every year in the United States. We'll talk about what the government should have been doing but hasn't,... read more
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May 30 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Leila Thomas, Stroke Research Registered Nurse, NIH Stroke Program/Suburban HospitalLocations: Online ClassThe best way to protect yourself and your loved ones from a stroke is to understand your risk and how to control it. Learn about stroke risk factors and prevention strategies. This webinar will outline a stroke action plan as well as vital signs and symptoms to be aware of using the be F.A.S.T.... read more -
May 24 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: David B Lindauer, Lt. Colonel (Ret.), US Army Signal CorpsLocations: Online ClassFew people today have heard of Friar Roger Bacon, an English Franciscan from the Thirteenth Century. But even a cursory examination of his many writings can amaze the modern reader with the clarity of his explanation of what we now call the scientific method, and the numerous predictions he made for future science – all based on his remarkable talent for... read more
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June 1 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Brian Hochman, Hubert J. Cloke Director of American Studies, Georgetown UniversityLocations: Online Class"They’ve" been listening for longer than you think. From wayward lovers to foreign spies, from private detectives to public officials, and from the silver screen to the Supreme Court, the author will explore the long and surprising history of wiretapping and electronic eavesdropping from the Civil War to the near... read more -
May 24 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: David B Lindauer, Lt. Colonel (Ret.), US Army Signal CorpsLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreFew people today have heard of Friar Roger Bacon, an English Franciscan from the Thirteenth Century. But even a cursory examination of his many writings can amaze the modern reader with the clarity of his explanation of what we now call the scientific method, and the numerous predictions he made for future science – all based on his remarkable talent for... read more
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June 1 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Brian Hochman, Hubert J. Cloke Director of American Studies, Georgetown UniversityLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home Store"They’ve" been listening for longer than you think. From wayward lovers to foreign spies, from private detectives to public officials, and from the silver screen to the Supreme Court, the author will explore the long and surprising history of wiretapping and electronic eavesdropping from the Civil War to the near... read more
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May 24 Tuesday1:00 PM → 3:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Henry George, Engineer, Archaeologist and GeologistLocations: Online ClassHeinrich Schliemann was of the rip-and-tear school of archaeology. He excavated Troy and Mycenae before archaeological methods were developed. He was never accepted as a professional, but his discoveries brought Greek Mythology back to life and were instrumental in bringing prehistory into the public... read more
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May 24 Tuesday03:00 PM → 04:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Jonina Duker, Certified Book Discussion LeaderLocations: Online ClassLong-term marriages can be complicated, to say the least, particularly with four grown children. Interactions between and among unrelated people can be complicated too and can mean very different things to the people involved, occasioning yet more difficulties. Set in Sydney Australia, a long-married couple’s lives revolve around high-level competitive... read more
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RECORDEDJune 5 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Dan Sherman, PhDLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineBorn in New York City, and trained in Greece, Maria Callas electrified opera audiences with the range of her singing and intensity of her stage presence. She became a celebrity known both for her singing and her tempestuous personal and professional life. The class will present her biography, clips of a wide range of her roles, and include seldom seen... read more
