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June 20 Monday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Vincent Rossi, Historian & Author, Co-Owner Story SeekersLocations: Online ClassThe U.S. Census, taken every ten years, offers historical snapshots of a given time and place. We’ll discuss the census from 1790 to 1950 and the history it... read more -
June 21 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Michael Ross, Professor of History, University of Maryland at College ParkLocations: Online ClassUpon his election, President Donald Trump moved a portrait of Andrew Jackson to a place of honor in the Oval Office. In 2020, rope-wielding protestors tried to pull the statue of Jackson outside the White House to the ground. Famous for his fiery temper and populism, President Andrew Jackson was both loved and despised in his time and he remains a... read more -
June 28 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Judy Scott Feldman, Ph.D., Art Historian/National Mall CoalitionLocations: Online ClassIn 1792, President George Washington announced America’s first official architectural design competition – for the future U.S. Capitol Building. He rejected a series of uninspired and even bizarre proposed designs before enthusiastically embracing William Thornton’s distinctive submission. That competition effectively established an official... read more -
June 26 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Febe Huezo, Outreach Associate, Montgomery County Public LibrariesLocations: Online Class(changed to online only) Discover resources available at Montgomery County Public Libraries, from movie streaming to e-books and online courses, all free with your Library card. If you don't have a library card and would like one, you can sign up online for a digital card or get one at your local... read more -
June 28 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Judy Scott Feldman, Ph.D., Art Historian/National Mall CoalitionLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreIn 1792, President George Washington announced America’s first official architectural design competition – for the future U.S. Capitol Building. He rejected a series of uninspired and even bizarre proposed designs before enthusiastically embracing William Thornton’s distinctive submission. That competition effectively established an official... read more
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June 29 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Victor Rezmovic, Technology InstructorLocations: Online Class(At the instructor's request, this class date has been changed from June 7 to June 29.) The new age of computing means we barely ever store things on our devices anymore. Instead, we keep our beloved photos, documents, and videos in the ubiquitous "cloud." However, cloud computing takes many forms and it can become confusing to figure out how to get the... read more -
June 29 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Victor Rezmovic, Technology InstructorLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home Store(At the instructor's request, this class date has been changed from June 7 to June 29.) The new age of computing means we barely ever store things on our devices anymore. Instead, we keep our beloved photos, documents, and videos in the ubiquitous "cloud." However, cloud computing takes many forms and it can become confusing to figure out how to get the... read more
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June 21 Tuesday1:00 PM → 3:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Henry George, Engineer, Archaeologist and GeologistLocations: Online ClassGreek Mythology tells the stories of the hero Theseus, King Minos and his Labyrinth on the island of Crete, and... read more -
June 26 Wednesday2:00 PM → 3:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Volunteer CoordinatorLocations: TripPlease join us for Oasis Volunteer Day at Comfort Cases. Comfort Cases serves children being placed in foster care. Most are removed from their homes with little more than the clothes on their backs. Through Comfort Cases, these children receive a special bag containing a cozy new pair of pajamas, a brand new warm blanket, and a new stuffed animal to... read more -
June 29 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Amb. Eric Rubin, President, American Foreign Service Assn.Locations: Online ClassAmbassador Rubin will highlight challenges and opportunities to the U.S. foreign service in the modern world. He will stress the importance of strengthening U.S. diplomacy as we compete for economic and political influence on the global... read more -
June 29 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Amb. Eric Rubin, President, American Foreign Service Assn.Locations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreAmbassador Rubin will highlight challenges and opportunities to the U.S. foreign service in the modern world. He will stress the importance of strengthening U.S. diplomacy as we compete for economic and political influence on the global... read more
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June 21 Tuesday03:00 PM → 04:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Jonina Duker, Certified Book Discussion LeaderLocations: Online ClassAppreciate historical fiction? In the mood to “travel” to Paris, Florence, and Nice? The artist-turned-novelist turns his eye and his pen to what is known and what might have happened between 21 August 1911 when Leonardo da Vinci’s 1507 “Mona Lisa” was stolen from the Louvre and when it was returned in 1913. The author imagines a great-grandson... read more -
June 27 Thursday10:30 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Dana Hirsch and Burney Simpson, Jewish Council for the AgingLocations: Online Class(changed to online only) JCA's mission is to help older adults in the greater Washington, DC region thrive. Learn about JCA’s information and referral programs. We provide personalized guidance on everything from housing to transportation and... read more -
June 27 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Michele F. Bellantoni, M.D., C.M.D., Clinical Director, Geriatric Medicine & Gerontology, Johns Hopkins MedicineLocations: Online ClassWith age, bones tend to shrink in size and density, making them weaker and more likely to fracture. Learn about bone health during the aging process along with osteoporosis prevention and... read more -
June 22 Wednesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Judy Scott Feldman, Ph.D., Art Historian/National Mall CoalitionLocations: Online ClassThe French Revolution inspired painter Jacques Louis David’s sublime Death of Marat and Eugene Delacroix’s heroic Liberty Leading the People. These paintings are powerful statements about the ideals, the sacrifice, and the moral conflict associated with the revolution and its aftermath. In this talk, we’ll consider how artists including David, Goya,... read more -
June 22 Wednesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Judy Scott Feldman, Ph.D., Art Historian/National Mall CoalitionLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreThe French Revolution inspired painter Jacques Louis David’s sublime Death of Marat and Eugene Delacroix’s heroic Liberty Leading the People. These paintings are powerful statements about the ideals, the sacrifice, and the moral conflict associated with the revolution and its aftermath. In this talk, we’ll consider how artists including David, Goya,... read more -
June 22 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Dan Stashower, Author, and Scott Sedar, ActorLocations: Online Class“The world is never the same once a good poem has been added to it,” Dylan Thomas once remarked. By that measure, this celebrated Welsh poet changed the world many times over, becoming famous not only for his lyrical, soul-stirring poetry, but also his turbulent, hard-drinking lifestyle. Join us as we “burn and rage at close of day” in celebration... read more -
July 10 Monday3:00 PM → 4:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Seamus Whelton, M.D., M.P.H.Locations: Online ClassHypertension or high blood pressure is the most common of all cardiovascular diseases in the industrialized world, affecting 40 million people in the U.S. alone. It's the leading cause of stroke and the major cause of heart... read more -
July 8 Tuesday10:30 AM → 4:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Michael J. Ackerman, AARP Volunteer InstructorLocations: 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 -
July 1 Monday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Adrienne Hausman, Certified Master Holistic AromatherapistLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreCreate a lovely, lemon hand scrub after exploring the therapeutic applications of essential oils (concentrated plant extracts) for maintaining healthy skin. These oils can address dryness, inflammation, and skin tone. We will learn about carrier oils such as jojoba, sweet almond, and coconut for diluting the essential oils and providing nourishment to the... read more
