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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 -
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 -
October 8 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Oasis StaffLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreGrab a cup of coffee and join us for a relaxed conversation with the Oasis staff! This is your chance to meet the people behind the programs, ask questions, share feedback, and let us know what classes or experiences you'd love to see more of. We value your voice and want to hear what's on your mind — come for the coffee, stay for the... read more -
August 22 Monday1:00 PM → 3:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Aniko Makranczy, MFALocations: Online ClassDuring this period Rembrandt's fame reaches its pinnacle. He marries and buys a home in Amsterdam, he creates three of his most famous paintings,The Night Watch, Portrait of Jan Six and his well known self-portrait of 1640. We will discuss the changing art world of Rembrandt's time and his eventual decline in popularity and... read more -
September 7 Wednesday1:00 PM → 3:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: OasisLocations: Shirley Povich Field/Cabin John Regional ParkIt's been far too long! Let's get together outside for a good, old-fashioned ice cream social! Catch up with Oasis friends, staff, and guests under the Pavilion at Shirley Povich Field in Cabin John Regional Park. Enjoy delicious flavors of ice cream (including a non-dairy option) and summer beverages. Parking is plentiful. We look forward to... read more -
RECORDEDOctober 13 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:15 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Sandra Heiler, Montgomery History Speakers BureauLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreMost Americans know about the Boston Tea Party, but few know what happened next, right here in Montgomery County. On June 11, 1774, ten local men gathered at Hungerford’s Tavern on what is now Route 355 in Rockville and signed the “Hungerford Resolves,” calling for a boycott of all British trade in response to the blockade of Boston Harbor and... read more -
September 5 Tuesday1:00 PM → 3:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: John Natale PT, DPTLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreJoin John Natale, a physical therapist at Suburban Hospital, in a lecture regarding what balance is, the personal and societal cost of falls, risk factors for falls in older adults, how to improve balance, and how to reduce your risk for falls through exercise and other means/strategies. This in-person lecture will be from 1-2 pm followed by a Prevention... read more -
September 5 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: John Natale PT, DPTLocations: Online ClassJoin John Natale, a physical therapist at Suburban Hospital, in a lecture regarding what balance is, the personal and societal cost of falls, risk factors for falls in older adults, how to improve balance, and how to reduce your risk for falls through exercise and other... read more
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August 23 Tuesday10:30 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Terri Binder, Guiding Eyes for the Blind Volunteer Puppy RaiserLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreIs that a therapy dog or a service dog? Ever heard of an assistance peacock? Learn about the different types of assistance animals and delve into the world of a volunteer puppy raiser. Be prepared for some puppy antics from puppies in the Guiding Eyes for the Blind puppy raising program. Young people age 6 or over are welcome to attend – sign up with a... read more -
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 -
RECORDEDOctober 14 Wednesday10:30 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Dr. Michael Kryzanek, Professor Emeritus, Political Science, Bridgewater State UniversityLocations: Online ClassThe invasion of the Ukraine by Russia has affected United States foreign policy in both the Biden and Trump administrations. This presentation will examine the response of both the administrations and analyze how the policy positions of each has changed over time. The presentation will assess issues related to the war such as the prospects for democracy in... read more
