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August 20 Tuesday3:00 PM → 4:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Jonina Duker, Certified Book Discussion LeaderLocations: Online ClassDespite being dyslexic and dysgraphic, Pip Williams grew up loving words: “‘I was like one of those Olympic swimmers who started swimming because he had asthma. My dad knew I had difficulties spelling, so he gave me three dictionaries.” So it’s not a surprise that her best-selling first novel is historical fiction about the Oxford English Dictionary... read more -
September 6 Wednesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Richard Bell, Professor of History, University of MarylandLocations: Online ClassBritain’s Royal Navy took 11,000 American sailors captive during the Revolutionary War. They spent months or years buried from the world in prisons in England, Ireland, and Scotland—held indefinitely under the terms of a 1777 law that designated them as pirates and traitors, not as official prisoners of war. This talk reconstructs their experiences. It... read more -
August 23 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Peter Bolland, MA, Professor of Philosophy and Humanities at Southwestern CollegeLocations: Online ClassThere are many fascinating forms of Buddhism thriving in the world today, and perhaps the most fascinating of all is Zen. Like all forms of Buddhism, Zen roots back to the teachings of the Buddha, a sixth century B.C.E. Indian reformer and spiritual teacher. What makes Zen unique and deeply appealing to people everywhere, especially here in the West, is... read more -
August 24 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Jane Ellen, Performer, Composer, and Recording ArtistLocations: Online ClassJoan Baez (1941- ) released her first album of folk music in 1960 at the age of 19 and went on to contribute to folk rock, pop, country, and gospel. With eight gold albums, a gold single ("The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down"), and seven Grammy nominations to her credit, she received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007. Popularly known as a singer... read more -
August 25 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Julie Kurzava, Faculty, Loyola UniversityLocations: Online ClassKnowing that laughter can cure a variety of ills, Julie Kurzava continues her examination of how writers and performers combine music with humor to lighten our spirits and keep us entertained. With a special focus on parody and satire, she’ll be featuring some of her favorite writers, from Gilbert & Sullivan to Weird Al Yankovic. No prior knowledge is... read more -
September 7 Thursday10:30 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Christopher Gorham, Lawyer and TeacherLocations: Online ClassIn 1952, LIFE magazine described Anna Marie Rosenberg as “the most important woman in the American government, and perhaps the most important official female in the world.” Four decades earlier, Anna had immigrated to America as a Hungarian Jew. THE CONFIDANTE tells the story of how Anna became a close WWII advisor of President Roosevelt – his "Mrs.... read more -
August 25 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Julie Kurzava, Faculty, Loyola UniversityLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreKnowing that laughter can cure a variety of ills, Julie Kurzava continues her examination of how writers and performers combine music with humor to lighten our spirits and keep us entertained. With a special focus on parody and satire, she’ll be featuring some of her favorite writers, from Gilbert & Sullivan to Weird Al Yankovic. No prior knowledge is... read more
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September 7 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Steven Gimbel, Professor of Philosophy, Gettysburg CollegeLocations: Online ClassThe question of God's existence has a topic of lively philosophical debate for centuries. We will look at a wide range of arguments on multiple sides of the discussion from Aristotle, Thomas Aquinas, Soren Kierkegaard, and Bertrand Russell. Is this a matter determinable through metaphysical demonstration? Empirical observation? Indeed, is it a question for... read more -
August 25 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Barbara Evans, Independent Lecturer in Art HistoryLocations: Online ClassIt was the art theft of the century. On August 21st, 1911, the Mona Lisa, painted by the famous Italian artist, Leonardo da Vinci, was stolen from the Louvre in Paris, France. Who stole the Mona Lisa and why? How did the authorities recover the painting? Did the Nazis steal the painting during World War II? For the answers to these questions, join Art... read more -
August 26 Friday6:00 PM → 7:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Chris Burns, Many-StringsLocations: Online ClassThis hour features the evolution of music on the British Isles . . . from the Renaissance to the world of Henry Purcell and Handel . . . from the Classical era to the Modern world of Ralph Vaughn Williams and Peter Warlock. A most enjoyable hour of discovery with music from Queen Elizabeth’s 1st’s court to the music that has enchanted the world during... read more -
April 7 Wednesday04:00 PM → 05:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Leah M RussiLocations: Online ClassJoin Oasis staff for updates, sociailizing and more. And a special... read more -
September 11 Monday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Steve Roberts, Journalist and AuthorLocations: Online ClassGood political journalism is vital. The coverage decisions and priorities of news outlets affect the behavior of elected officials and the lives of everyday citizens. Veteran journalist Steve Roberts will share his perspective on the state of political journalism today. He’ll touch on current challenges, controversies and emerging trends. With the 2024... read more -
September 11 Monday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Steve Roberts, Journalist and AuthorLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreGood political journalism is vital. The coverage decisions and priorities of news outlets affect the behavior of elected officials and the lives of everyday citizens. Veteran journalist Steve Roberts will share his perspective on the state of political journalism today. He’ll touch on current challenges, controversies and emerging trends. With the 2024... read more
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September 11 Monday1:00 PM → 2:15 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Calvin Schnure, Wildlife PhotographerLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreBirds are found nearly everywhere, on all continents and in all environments, displaying an incredible variety of size, appearance, diet, and behavior. In this class we’ll explore some of this diversity with photos taken both locally and across the United States and Mexico by wildlife photographer Calvin Schnure. We’ll begin with the more common species... read more -
September 11 Monday3:00 PM → 4:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Aubrey Reinmiller, PTA, CPTLocations: Online ClassDo you ever feel imbalanced? Had a recent fall or two? In this class Aubrey Reinmiller, a neurological physical therapist assistant and personal trainer, will clarify the most common reasons for imbalance and will teach you some exercises to improve your balance. We will also learn about the different body systems that contribute to your sense of balance.... read more -
September 12 Tuesday10:30 AM → 11:45 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Jenny Masur, Author and Local HistorianLocations: Online ClassLearn about many unsung heroes of the Underground Railroad who lived around Washington, D.C. For example, Leonard Grimes, a free African American, was arrested for transporting enslaved people to freedom. John Dean, a white lawyer, tested in the courts the legality of the Fugitive Slave Act. And Anna Maria Weems dressed as a boy to escape to Canada.... read more -
September 12 Tuesday10:30 AM → 11:45 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Jenny Masur, Author and Local HistorianLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreLearn about many unsung heroes of the Underground Railroad who lived around Washington, D.C. For example, Leonard Grimes, a free African American, was arrested for transporting enslaved people to freedom. John Dean, a white lawyer, tested in the courts the legality of the Fugitive Slave Act. And Anna Maria Weems dressed as a boy to escape to Canada.... read more
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September 12 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Denver Brunsman, Associate Chair, Department of History, George Washington UniversityLocations: Online ClassWhen the Constitutional Convention ended on September 17, 1787, the battle over the Constitution had just begun. Federalists (supporters of the Constitution) and Antifederalists (opponents) clashed in each of the original thirteen states. Professor Denver Brunsman of George Washington University will describe the battle of ideas and tactics that surrounded... read more -
September 12 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Denver Brunsman, Associate Chair, Department of History, George Washington UniversityLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreWhen the Constitutional Convention ended on September 17, 1787, the battle over the Constitution had just begun. Federalists (supporters of the Constitution) and Antifederalists (opponents) clashed in each of the original thirteen states. Professor Denver Brunsman of George Washington University will describe the battle of ideas and tactics that surrounded... read more
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September 13 Wednesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: John McCarthy, Montgomery County State's AttorneyLocations: Online ClassIn June, the Supreme Court issued a landmark decision declaring race-based affirmative action to be a violation of the U.S. Constitution and federal law. Mr. McCarthy will review how the practice evolved historically in response to court rulings over the decades, and how institutions of higher education may respond to the court's latest... read more
