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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
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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 -
RECORDEDJune 25 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Michael L. Manson, Educator and Fmr. President, The Robert Frost SocietyLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineRobert Frost (1873-1963) was America’s last broadly popular poet. The first to read at a presidential inauguration, he was also the first to serve as poet-in-residence at a university. Everyone read Frost. He appeared on the new medium of TV and spoke at colleges and universities across the country. We’ll examine Frost’s life, biography, and... read more -
June 14 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Stephen Klatsky and Jerry Brennan, Baseball AficionadosLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreJoe 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
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June 14 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Peter Bolland, MA, Professor of Philosophy and Humanities, Southwestern CollegeLocations: Online ClassIn Western religion, God is understood as all-knowing, all-powerful, and all-good. And yet, evil exists in the world. This paradox is known as the problem of evil. Join us as we examine this classic conundrum – how can God be good if he knows about evil and is capable of stopping it, and yet chooses not to? Why does God allow suffering? Either there is no... read more -
June 22 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Steven Gimbel, Professor of Philosophy, Gettysburg CollegeLocations: Online ClassPierre Curie was a French physicist doing groundbreaking work exploring the effects of magnetism on crystals. When he accepted Marie Sklodowska into his lab as an assistant, he had not realized he was starting a new experiment exploring her magnetism on his heart. The two would go on to become the first married couple to win the Nobel Prize. This lecture... read more -
RECORDEDJune 26 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Leni Barry, MA, BSN, RN-BC, CDCESLocations: Online ClassGood sleep is essential for overall well-being, yet many of us struggle to get the rest we need. Join us for an educational and informative webinar where we will dive into the importance of Sleep Hygiene and explore practical strategies to improve your sleep quality. As an expert in nursing and health education, Leni will guide you through key principles... read more -
August 27 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Vidhu Vadini, M.B.B.S., Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineLocations: Online ClassLearn how prevention and early action can make a difference in diabetes risk and long-term health. This webinar will explain the key differences between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, current research on risk factors, and practical strategies that may help reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes. Vidhu Vadini, M.B.B.S., from the endocrinology, diabetes, and... read more -
June 15 Wednesday10:30 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Thu Huynh, RD, LDNLocations: Online ClassWhether you’re concerned about heart health, blood sugar, or just interested in maximizing your health, this class will help you identify simple and gradual lifestyle strategies that will help you meet your personal health... read more -
June 26 Thursday2:00 PM → 3:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Tracy Baetz, Chief CuratorLocations: TripDiscover all that made the Stewart Lee Udall Department of the Interior Building a “symbol of a new day” during the Great Depression. On this guided walking tour, you will learn about the history of the stunning building and the Department via a selection of more than 40 New Deal-era painted murals, plus photographic murals by Ansel Adams. The tour... read more -
June 22 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Bonita Billman, Art History LecturerLocations: Online ClassThe Baroque era was a watershed era for Spanish art. Several outstanding painters dominated the century, including Murillo, Zurbaran, Cano and Velazquez. Spanish painters of first rank stood with other European masters like Rembrandt, van Dyck and Rubens in portraying the court, genre and religious subjects so in demand. Not until Francisco Goya would... read more -
June 20 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Steven Gimbel, Professor of Philosophy, Gettysburg CollegeLocations: Online ClassThe classical Greeks defined human beings as rational animals, but are we really? It turns out that our brains are actually wired in many circumstances to believe irrational ideas, to draw unsupported conclusions and believe them. We will examine a number of these cognitive biases and logical fallacies and consider ways to avoid... read more -
June 20 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Dorothy Trench Bonett, WriterLocations: Online ClassDid women have a Renaissance? The historical answer is yes. But what does this mean? In her talk, Dorothy Trench Bonett will discuss the effects of humanism on women’s education in 15th and 16th century Europe and introduce women like Sophonisba Anguissola, Marguerite de Navarre and Louise Labe who painted, sculpted and wrote poetry and plays in this... read more -
June 15 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Carroll Gibbs, Historian/AuthorLocations: Online ClassThe struggle for African American freedom and justice in what was for many years the nation's largest state was long and complex. While much has been made of the signal year of 1619, the black presence in Texas began more than 80 years earlier. Through war and revolution, lynching and Jim Crow, the observance of Juneteenth reminded its celebrants that a new... read more
