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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, Treasurer, Montgomery Preservation, Inc.Locations: 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 -
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 -
October 14 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Daryl Davis, MusicianLocations: Oasis at Macys Home Store2026 marks the 100th birthday of the man who created one of the greatest and most popular genres of music ever produced in America; Rock’n’Roll. It was shunned, feared, and banned but went on to be loved and accepted the world over. Come celebrate the legacy of this musical genius with... 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 -
October 20 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Martina Sestakova, Art Educator, Designer and PainterLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreCapture the charm and beauty of birds in this workshop focused on creating small, expressive paintings. Using a variety of reference images and creative inspirations, you'll explore color, texture, and simple techniques to bring your feathered subjects to life. We will work in watercolors and colored pencils. No prior experience required—everyone is... 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
