-
June 9 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Allen Pietrobon, Asst. Professor/Global Affairs, Trinity Univ.Locations: Online ClassThis talk will explore the history of The Manhattan Project, looking at the fact that while many celebrated the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki as having helped to bring the Second World War to a close, the reality is a lot more complicated. We’ll examine not just the development of the atomic bomb and the long shadow it cast, but also explore... read more -
June 10 Friday10:30 AM → 3:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Ken Ow, AARP VolunteerLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreDrivers who complete this course may receive a multi-year discount on their auto insurance, depending on state regulations. Exciting new content includes information on brain health, railroad and animal crossings, plus expanded information on car technology and updates on the many new laws in Maryland. A number of tips will be offered to help reduce your... read more -
August 11 Tuesday3:30 PM → 4:45 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Jonina Duker, Certified Book Discussion LeaderLocations: Online ClassSybil Van Antwerp, our protagonist, is in her seventies, a retired lawyer, divorced, and lives in Maryland. The novel consists of her letters and her emails. We come to understand so much about her: her moods, her sense of humor, her temperament, her values – and even her regrets. Please read the book so you can participate in our structured, facilitated... read more -
June 17 Monday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Deeva Garel, Technology InstructorLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreGoogle Maps is more than finding how to get from one place to another. Explore additional features such as checking traffic, adding extra stops, and finding gas stations and other landmarks. Get organized using Google Calendar by tracking appointments and more through such features as sharing and reminders. Explore Gmail features to help tame an overflowing... read more -
June 19 Monday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Vladimir Fridman, Guitarist and ComposerLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreThe guitar is a relative newcomer to the genre of jazz music. But due to its tremendous potential for different sounds, textures and styles, it has had a great influence on how jazz has evolved since the beginning of the twentieth century. Through performance and commentary, guitar virtuoso Vladimir Fridman will paint a picture of the development of the... read more -
RECORDEDAugust 12 Wednesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Seth Kibel, Musician and ComposerLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineJohn Coltrane, who would be celebrating his 100th birthday on September 23, was more than a saxophonist and composer. He was arguably the greatest influence on jazz worldwide in the second half of the 20th century. While springing from bebop, Coltrane broke new ground in modal jazz, free jazz, and the avant-garde. We’ll examine the all-too-brief life,... read more -
RECORDEDJune 24 Tuesday10:30 AM → 11:45 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Kristy Kennedy and Ginger Noce, Co-Founders, Silver Bridges ConsultingLocations: Online Class(Due to HVAC issues at Oasis, this class has been converted to online only.) This presentation will provide you with an understanding of the types of senior living options available, how senior living is regulated, and what oversight is provided. You’ll learn about rates and fee structures and options to pay for senior living. You’ll also be provided... read more -
June 20 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:15 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Sarah Hedlund, Archivist/Librarian, Montgomery HistoryLocations: Online ClassEvery family has papers and photographs sitting around — dad’s letters from the war, mom’s recipe cards, photo albums, various diplomas, and more. What do you DO with it all? How do you know what to keep and what to discard? And how can you continue to preserve your family’s story for future generations? Archivist Sarah Hedlund from Montgomery... read more -
June 13 Monday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Richard Bell, Professor of History, University of MarylandLocations: Online ClassThe Quakers were the first group of white Christians to confront slaveholding as a religious problem that demanded social action. But in the late 1600s, many Quakers were slaveholders themselves. It took energy and activism on the part of a small number of activists within this faith group to disrupt that status quo and steer their church towards an... read more -
June 17 Monday10:30 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Julianne Mangin, Writer and HistorianLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineFiddler Will Adams had deep roots in the African American communities of Montgomery County from Sandy Spring to Norbeck to Ken-Gar. In 1953, he was recorded by folklorist Mike Seeger (half-brother of Pete Seeger) who grew up in Chevy Chase. Adams’ family history offers a glimpse of African American life in Montgomery County from the final years of slavery... read more -
June 13 Monday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Richard Bell, Professor of History, University of MarylandLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreThe Quakers were the first group of white Christians to confront slaveholding as a religious problem that demanded social action. But in the late 1600s, many Quakers were slaveholders themselves. It took energy and activism on the part of a small number of activists within this faith group to disrupt that status quo and steer their church towards an... read more
-
June 24 Tuesday3:00 PM → 4:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Jonina Duker, Certified Book Discussion LeaderLocations: Online ClassPublished in 1978, Samuel Shem's (pseudonym for Dr. Stephen Bergman) novel changed medical education in the USA. Its reception illustrated the “generation gap” among physicians in the 1970s. The novel is still inspiring articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals and retrospectives. Rhodes Scholar and psychiatrist Dr. Stephen Bergman wrote the... read more
-
June 18 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Steven Friedman, Music HistorianLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineHow could the guy who wrote pop hits such as "Witchcraft" morph into one of the greatest musical theater composers and win "Best Musical" three years in a row? Not even Sondheim ever did that! From "Sweet Charity" to the "Will Rogers Follies," come enjoy a style and the music that you will sing all... read more -
August 13 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: John McCarthy, Montgomery County State's AttorneyLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineCurious about how search warrants really work? This session breaks down everything from how warrants are issued to what law enforcement can—and cannot—do when executing them. Learn about the legal standards, your rights, and real-world examples that illustrate the process. Whether you’re interested in law, civil liberties, or just want to understand... read more -
June 13 Monday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Blaine Davies, MA, Professor of U.S. HistoryLocations: Online ClassIn one of the great ironies of history, the successful outcome of the French and Indian War triggered a series of events that ultimately led to the American Declaration of Independence. Professor Blaine Davies traveled to upstate New York to visit many of the sites where the war was fought. His presentation will feature a photographic journal of his trip... read more
-
June 21 Wednesday1:00 PM → 3:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Dany Westerband, Trauma Medical Director, Suburban HospitalLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreLearn how to act as an immediate responder to help save lives when disaster strikes. Individuals with little or no medical training will learn how use their hands to apply pressure to a wound, pack a wound to control bleeding, how to correctly apply a tourniquet. These three techniques will empower you to assist in an emergency and potentially save a life.... read more -
RECORDEDJune 25 Wednesday10:30 AM → 11:45 AMSessions: 1Instructor: W. Joseph Campbell, Ph.D., Professor, School of Communication, American UniversityLocations: Online ClassWe take a look back to the momentous year of 1995, when the internet and world wide web entered mainstream consciousness. It also was the year of O.J. Simpson's "Trial of the Century," of the domestic terror attack in Oklahoma City, and of the beginning of Bill Clinton's dalliance with Monica Lewinsky, an intermittent affair that led to his impeachment. The... read more -
June 14 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Stephen Klatsky and Jerry Brennan, Baseball AficionadosLocations: Online ClassJoe DiMaggio and Ted Williams were front-page news for decades, on and off the baseball diamond, and during and after their playing careers. This program discusses their interesting rivalry and... read more
-
June 19 Wednesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Topher Bellavia, Improv Teacher and PerformerLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreEvery day and from moment to moment, we are all improvising our lives. Learning a few “improv” techniques can help boost brain health, illuminate possibilities, and foster creative expression. In this workshop, outside worries will melt away as you play improv games and laugh with others in a relaxing and supportive... read more -
June 21 Wednesday2:30 PM → 4:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Beth Kimel, FacilitatorLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreTED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas in the form of short, powerful talks (18 minutes or less). In this discussion group, we will watch a pre-selected TED talk together and then engage in dialogue about it. By sharing our individual points of view about the ideas expressed in the talk, we’ll gain insights about different perspectives,... read more
