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August 15 Monday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Blaine Davies, MA, Professor of U.S. HistoryLocations: Online ClassIn one of the most ambitious engineering projects in history, in the early 1900s the United States constructed an aquatic path connecting the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans across the newly-created nation of Panama. The Americans completed what the French started. To do it, the Americans had to conquer disease, move massive amounts of earth, build an... read more -
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September 30 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Supreme Court GuideLocations: Supreme CourtThis guided tour will bring attendees into the Courtroom for a discussion of how the Court functions, as well as the history of the Supreme Court building and its architecture. Attendees will also visit some of the formal conference rooms, the Great Hall, and the Library. Participants are responsible for their own transportation and will meet at the... read more -
August 19 Tuesday3:00 PM → 4:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Jonina Duker, Certified Book Discussion LeaderLocations: Online ClassAn enslaved woman has a light-enough complexion and the physique to “pass” as a white man. She and her enslaved husband, who pretends to be her manservant, escape slavery in Georgia in 1848. They find refuge in the North. Newspapers cover them extensively, and they join abolitionists on the lecture circuit. After the Fugitive Slave Act passes in... read more -
August 16 Tuesday1:00 PM → 3:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Henry George, Engineer, Archaeologist and GeologistLocations: Online ClassThe three small nations forming the eastern shore of the Baltic Sea have a similar recent history, but are very different in their ancient histories, cultures, ethnicities, and attitudes. Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia have been free and independent from the former Soviet Union for over two decades and now are in the process of reclaiming their... read more -
August 16 Tuesday03:00 PM → 04:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Jonina Duker, Certified Book Discussion LeaderLocations: Online ClassTime for something just a bit different; join us in closing out our summer semester by discussing a very “smiley”... read more -
October 1 Thursday1:00 PM → 3:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Ralph D Buglass, Montgomery County Historical Society Speaker and Author, "Images of America: Rockville"Locations: Montgomery History CenterMontgomery County has had a remarkable history since its founding Sept. 6, 1776. Join us for a walking tour of Rockville, Montgomery County's seat of government, to highlight points of interest telling the county's 250-year history. The tour will be entirely on downtown sidewalks with several street crossings; 7 blocks total (approximately 3/4 of mile... read more -
August 17 Wednesday10:30 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Brandi R. Page, MD - Oncology DepartmentLocations: Online ClassHead and neck cancers comprise a wide range of cancer types that can be in the sinuses, nasal passages, eye, ears, tongue, mouth, and throat. Dr. Page will be speaking to us about innovations and developments in the treatment of these types of... read more -
August 13 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Briana Thomas, Historian, Journalist and Tour GuideLocations: Online ClassBefore chain coffeeshops and luxury high-rises, before desegregation and the 1968 riots, Washington’s Greater U Street was known as Black... read more -
August 17 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: A. Scott Wood, Artistic and Executive Director. Amadeus ConcertsLocations: Online ClassMr. Wood explores the concept that music is experienced in time, not space. Composers have invented ingenious ways of structuring sound so that time can be fused together. We'll explore some of these tools and tricks and learn how masterpieces have arisen from counterpoint, sonata-allegro form, strophic writing, and many others. The ingenuity and creativity... read more -
October 6 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Patricia Dubroof, Oasis MemberLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreDid you know that making art improves your physical and mental wellbeing? This class offers time for you to make art in a safe and encouraging space. Patricia Dubroof will guide you through warmups and a project that will make you smile. We will be using oil pastel on paper. This is a fun and forgiving medium. No prior knowledge needed. This is a hands-on... read more -
August 18 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: John McCarthy, Montgomery County State's AttorneyLocations: Online ClassIn the fall of 2021, for the first time in 19 years, Montgomery County public high schools reopened without a police presence. This was the result of a vigorous, years-long debate over racial equity and student safety in Maryland’s largest school system. Unfortunately, Montgomery County also experienced its first-ever school shooting during the 2021-2022... read more -
August 14 Wednesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: John McCarthy, Montgomery County State's AttorneyLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineThis class will focus on the top dozen cases, both civil and criminal, heard by the Court during the past year. Special emphasis will be placed on evolving trends and voting blocks on the Court. As always, issues related to criminal decisions will be discussed in... read more -
August 18 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: John McCarthy, Montgomery County State's AttorneyLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreIn the fall of 2021, for the first time in 19 years, Montgomery County public high schools reopened without a police presence. This was the result of a vigorous, years-long debate over racial equity and student safety in Maryland’s largest school system. Unfortunately, Montgomery County also experienced its first-ever school shooting during the 2021-2022... read more
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October 6 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Janice Pliner, Oasis Program ManagerLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreIn 1950s Tehran, two young girls form a deep friendship across social classes, but their bond faces challenges as they navigate Iran's political turmoil during the decades leading up to and through the Iranian Revolution. This 2024 novel was a New York Times bestseller. Please read the book so you can participate in our... read more -
August 18 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Richard Bell, Professor of History, University of MarylandLocations: Online ClassThe War of 1812 is the most misunderstood war in American history. But it turns out to have been nothing short of momentous, explains University of Maryland historian Richard Bell. Fought on three fronts, including on the streets of Washington, DC, the War of 1812 unfolded on a grand continental canvas. More than simply the inspiration for the poem that... read more
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August 15 Thursday10:30 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Nikki Haddad, Alexandra Hardee, & Marla Caplon, Montgomery County Senior Nutrition ProgramLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StorePlease note, the date for this class has been changed to Thursday, August 15. Recognizing the connection between inflammation and what we eat can support our overall wellbeing. Join us to learn, discuss and prepare a few simply healthy... read more -
August 15 Thursday10:30 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Nikki Haddad, Alexandra Hardee, & Marla Caplon, Montgomery County Senior Nutrition ProgramLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreLearn how to bring out the flavor in food using a variety of herbs and spices. Let’s use less salt and explore a few recipes that are bursting with... read more
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RECORDEDOctober 7 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Maria Thannhauser, Physical Therapist, Suburban HospitalLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreFalls often start before you'd expect; in subtle shifts in how you walk, and in the quiet fear that follows a stumble or near-miss. In this session, a physical therapist breaks down the walking pattern changes that signal rising fall risk, plus fun, practical balance challenges you can safely try at home. You'll also learn how fear of falling can actually... read more -
August 15 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Daryl Davis, MusicianLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineThis class will go down Memory Lane and learn about two female singing titans of Popular American Classic Songs. Connie Francis and Brenda Lee emoting voices are forever imprinted in your musical memories from your teenage years to your present age. We'll learn about their beginnings and their rise to fame while enjoying their music we've always... read more -
August 19 Friday6:00 PM → 7:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Chris Burns, Many-StringsLocations: Online ClassGeorge Gershwin was an extraordinary musical comet whose light included unique blendings of jazz, popular song, and modern orchestral masterpieces . . . all before his passing at the tender age of 38. This hour celebrates his unique gifts. Let’s recall his days making piano rolls, creating such gems as "An American in Paris," "Porgy and Bess," and his... read more
