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July 17 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Daryl Davis, MusicianLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home Store(Due to HVAC issues at the Oasis center the date of this class has been moved to Wednesday, July 17 at 1:00pm.) From the mid-1950s through the present, his influence continues to shape Rock music like no one else on many different levels. He introduced flamboyance and glamour to the genre and the screaming of "Wooo," which permeates the songs of the Beatles... read more -
July 18 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Steven Gimbel, Professor of Philosophy, Gettysburg CollegeLocations: Online ClassMachines can think...or can they? We know computers can calculate, and we know that for us to calculate we must think, but surely it does not then follow that computers must have thoughts. But could they? What would it mean for a machine to think? How would we know if a machine was actually thinking or just making it look as if it... read more -
July 19 Tuesday1:00 PM → 3:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Henry George, Engineer, Archaeologist and GeologistLocations: Online ClassThe Ancient Roman Province of Illyricum includes today four modern republics of the Former Yugoslavia – Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia, and Montenegro. These countries in the Northwest Balkan Peninsula contain some of the most picturesque vistas and unique cultures in Europe. This lecture will explore from an anthropological perspective the prehistory,... read more -
July 19 Tuesday03:00 PM → 04:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Jonina Duker, Certified Book Discussion LeaderLocations: Online ClassYes, you read the book title correctly: “octopus” sandwiched between “soul” and “consciousness”. The naturalist author meets her first octopus, Athena, at the New England Aquarium, followed by Kali and Karma. Cephalopods, otherwise known as octopi, like humans, get bored, display emotions through their bodies, and form attachments – in this... read more -
July 20 Wednesday10:30 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Ashley Bone, MD, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral HealthLocations: Online ClassThe pandemic caused lots of depression, anxiety and loneliness in older adults. Join Dr. Bone, Chair, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at Suburban Hospital as she discusses the changes among mental health and the challenges facing older adults in a post pandemic... read more -
RECORDEDJuly 29 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Arch Campbell, Reporter and CriticLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineOne of D.C.’s most popular and enduring local television news personalities, Arch Campbell, shares how he inadvertently became an entertainment reporter and joined one of the country’s most successful on-air collaborations at NBC Washington. After the talk, Campbell will be signing copies of his new autobiography, The Accidental Critic: A Television... read more -
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August 8 Tuesday9:00 AM → 10:00 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Larissa Johnson, Exercise InstructorLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreAt the instructor's request, the date/time of this class has been changed from August 1 to August 8 at 9 am. Cardio 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... read more -
July 20 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Robert Watson, PhD, Distinguished Professor of American History, Lynn UniversityLocations: Online ClassIn this talk, Dr. Watson will share inspiring stories of great women, some you may know, some you may not. They came from all walks of life, periods in history, ages, and occupations. We’ll discuss their contributions to the nation and... read more -
July 22 Monday10:30 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Dr. Michael Kryzanek, Professor Emeritus, Political Science, Bridgewater State UniversityLocations: Online ClassThe United States military is an essential institution within the governing structure of the country. The military is not only charged with protecting the nation from foreign threats, but is also an important factor in affecting domestic economic conditions and enhancing corporate growth. This course will examine the role played by the military in shaping... read more -
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August 2 – August 3 Wednesday, Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 2Instructor: Deeva Garel, Technology InstructorLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreIf you are fairly new to using an iPhone or just not as familiar with it as you would like to be, this class will help you learn how to use your iPhone for more than voice calls. Topics include organizing the Home screen, using voice recognition, setting up the Find My app to find your phone should it become lost or stolen, downloading and installing apps,... read more -
July 22 Monday1:00 PM → 3:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Wider Circle Volunteer CoordinatorLocations: TripA Wider Circle’s Essential Support program provides basic items for the home to our neighbors seeking to rise out of poverty. Volunteers help sort donations and stock the showrooms where clients select their items. With the help of volunteer groups like ours, A Wider Circle is able to furnish 10-20 homes free of charge each day for our neighbors in... read more -
July 21 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Melvin Goodman, Adjunct Professor, Int'l Relations, Johns Hopkins Univ.Locations: Online ClassThis lecture will deal with the long-term and immediate causes of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. It will examine Russian concerns with the increased powers of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization as well as the reasons for Russia’s failures on the battlefield. Finally, we will examine the policies and personality of Russian President Vladimir... read more -
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July 23 Tuesday10:30 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 3 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Kim Levone, Producer, and CastLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home Store We're turning Oasis into a comedy club! Come out for an intimate afternoon of laughs brought to you by "Improbable Comedy." Founded by social-worker-turned-comedy-producer Kim Levone, Improbable Comedy's goal is to give the mic to hilarious comedians who have been underrepresented on stage. These talented performers offer immigrant stories, tales of... read more -
July 21 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:15 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Andrew Silverstein, Freelance Journalist and NYC Tour GuideLocations: Online ClassFor over 150 years, street food has been common among immigrant communities in New York City. The carts are an economic opportunity for recent immigrants. They also offer other countrymen a taste of home – and almost always, other New Yorkers catch on, too. In this class, we’ll explore how street food has become a way for ethnic groups to be recognized... read more -
August 1 Friday10:00 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Wider Circle Volunteer CoordinatorLocations: TripA Wider Circle’s Essential Support program provides basic items for the home to our neighbors seeking to rise out of poverty. Volunteers help sort donations and stock the showrooms where clients select their items. With the help of volunteer groups like ours, A Wider Circle is able to furnish 10-20 homes free of charge each day for our neighbors in... read more
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July 22 Friday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Ken Ow, AARP VolunteerLocations: Online ClassPlease register for this class through AARP using the link provided. In this workshop, you'll learn how to utilize the latest high-tech safety features in your current car, what technology to look for when shopping for a new car, the safety benefits of blind-spot warning systems, forward collision warnings, lane departure warnings, smart headlights, and... read more -
July 23 Tuesday3:00 PM → 4:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Jonina Duker, Certified Book Discussion LeaderLocations: Online ClassIt’s July, in Michigan, first during 1988 and then during 2020. First it’s the Tom Lake summer stock company performing Thornton Wilder’s “Our Town”, and then it’s the female lead Lara and her family harvesting their cherry-orchard farm while isolated on their own in the pandemic. It’s the third time we’re turning to Oasis crowd-pleaser Ann... read more -
July 24 Wednesday10:30 AM → 11:45 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Jenna Febrizio, PhD, Curator and Director of Education, Heurich House MuseumLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineLocated in Dupont Circle, the Heurich House Museum explores the American Experience through the legacy of German immigrant Christian Heurich and his Washington, DC Brewery and creates an equitable path to success for local small-scale businesses. The Heurich family lived in the Victorian-era mansion from 1894 to 1956. The house included many... read more -
July 25 Monday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Bonita Billman, Art History LecturerLocations: Online ClassMount Vesuvius erupted in 79 A.D. burying Pompeii and Herculaneum in volcanic ash and rock. It would be hundreds of years before any systematic uncovering of the cities would commence. Frescoes, statues and other museum artifacts would begin to give us some sense of what Roman life was like there. Then, in 1834, Edward Bulwer-Lytton wrote a novel, The Last... read more
