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September 27 Wednesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Lawrence Haas, Senior Fellow, American Foreign Policy CouncilLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreThe United States and Israel face an evolving Middle East, with Iran continuing to advance its nuclear and related ballistic missile programs and working more closely America's biggest global adversaries; with Saudi Arabia reversing course and seeking warmer ties with Iran; and with the Arab world welcoming Syria back to its fold. Those developments present... read more -
September 27 Wednesday3:00 PM → 4:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Mai Eltabak, PharmD, Suburban HospitalLocations: Online ClassIn this class we'll take a look at different medications and pearls in regards to falls. A pharmacist will provide guidance and information on how to minimize the risk of... read more -
April 30 Friday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Barbara Paulson, Travel SpecialistLocations: Online ClassBeen there, done that? Looking for something in Vienna a bit off the beaten path? Consider: the monument to Vienna’s worst plague, the still-active 4th generation workshop of the snow globe inventor, a crypt with the remains of 150 members of the Hapsburg dynasty, an Austrian Resistance Museum, and homes of the world’s most famous composers (e.g.,... read more -
September 28 Thursday10:15 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Gwen Nelmes, Education Coordinator, Dawson Federal Inc.Locations: TripFor more than 150 years, the National Museum of Health and Medicine has collected and shared information about the history of medicine and American military medicine. This docent-led tour will provide an in-depth overview of the museum's permanent exhibits, including "Military Medicine: Challenges and Innovations," "Civil War Collections," "The Human Body:... read more -
September 28 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Barbara Paulson, Travel SpecialistLocations: Online ClassHome of the U.S. Naval Academy and self-proclaimed “America’s Sailing Capitol,” Annapolis is about a lot more than boats. Consider Colonial history with the home and gardens of a Declaration of Independence signatory, Black history (seen the Alex Haley Roots memorial but not the one dedicated to Marylander Thurgood Marshall?), vibrant weekly... read more -
October 3 Tuesday10:30 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Dorothy Trench Bonett, WriterLocations: Online ClassThe terracotta army near Xi’an in Shaanxi Province, China is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its 2,200 year old soldiers regarded as treasures of world art. This class will explain what the army consists of and what it is guarding, using facts from ancient Chinese texts and modern archaeology. It also will present the fascinating figure of the First... read more -
October 3 Tuesday10:30 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Dorothy Trench Bonett, WriterLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreThe terracotta army near Xi’an in Shaanxi Province, China is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its 2,200 year old soldiers regarded as treasures of world art. This class will explain what the army consists of and what it is guarding, using facts from ancient Chinese texts and modern archaeology. It also will present the fascinating figure of the First... read more
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October 3 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Rebeccah Ballo, Historic Preservation Supervisor, Montgomery County Planning DepartmentLocations: Online ClassThe Mapping Segregation Project aims to help Montgomery Planning document and explain how the real estate industry, laws, government programs, and other institutionalized and systemic actions have led to inequitable development in Montgomery County. By examining racial restrictive covenants recorded in the land records, historians in the Planning Department... read more -
October 3 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Rebeccah Ballo, Historic Preservation Supervisor, Montgomery County Planning DepartmentLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreThe Mapping Segregation Project aims to help Montgomery Planning document and explain how the real estate industry, laws, government programs, and other institutionalized and systemic actions have led to inequitable development in Montgomery County. By examining racial restrictive covenants recorded in the land records, historians in the Planning Department... read more
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October 4 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Linda Coleman, Associate Professor, Department of English, University of MarylandLocations: Online ClassPoliticians use language in ways that sometimes seem rather . . . unusual. But word meaning isn’t just what you find in a dictionary. Rather, it’s created by the frameworks of background knowledge and beliefs that the audience brings to it. We’ll explore some of these frameworks and see what we can learn from how politicians use their... read more -
October 4 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Linda Coleman, Associate Professor, Department of English, University of MarylandLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StorePoliticians use language in ways that sometimes seem rather . . . unusual. But word meaning isn’t just what you find in a dictionary. Rather, it’s created by the frameworks of background knowledge and beliefs that the audience brings to it. We’ll explore some of these frameworks and see what we can learn from how politicians use their... read more
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October 5 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Deirdre Kann, National Weather Service (Retired)Locations: Online ClassSince 1980, hurricanes and tropical cyclones have caused the more damage and deaths in the United States than any other type of weather or climate disaster. This presentation will cover how and where these tropical systems form and why the resulting damage can be so extreme. We will review some of the most extreme U.S. events, as well as hurricanes that... read more -
May 13 Monday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Seth Kibel and FriendsLocations: F. Scott Fitzgerald TheaterDick Clark and Don Cornelius may be gone, but their legacy grooves on! Join Seth Kibel and Damon Foreman as they bring the sounds of American Bandstand and Soul Train back to life. Dance in the aisles to classic hits—both familiar and forgotten—plus enjoy fun stories and behind-the-scenes insights in this entertaining and educational... read more -
May 13 Monday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Seth Kibel and FriendsLocations: F. Scott Fitzgerald TheaterDick Clark and Don Cornelius may be gone, but their legacy grooves on! Join Seth Kibel and Damon Foreman as they bring the sounds of American Bandstand and Soul Train back to life. Dance in the aisles to classic hits—both familiar and forgotten—plus enjoy fun stories and behind-the-scenes insights in this entertaining and educational... read more
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September 9 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Seth Kibel and Damon Foreman, MusiciansLocations: F. Scott Fitzgerald TheaterDick Clark and Don Cornelius may be gone, but their legacy grooves on! Join Seth and Damon as they bring the sounds of American Bandstand and Soul Train back to life. Dance in the aisles to classic hits—both familiar and forgotten—plus enjoy fun stories and behind-the-scenes insights in this entertaining and educational tribute. Doors open at 12:30... read more -
December 31 SaturdaySessions: 1Instructor: Oasis Computer InstructorsLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreDo you want to advance a computer skill, fill in gaps in your knowledge, or solve a computer problem? An Oasis technology tutors can help you with your laptop or other portable device (e.g. phone, tablet) in a private session here at Oasis, outdoors at your favorite coffee shop OR online if appropriate, lasting up to two hours. You will be contacted by... read more -
September 10 Wednesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: John McCarthy, Montgomery County State's AttorneyLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineIs the jury system a triumph of fairness or a flawed holdover of the past? This class traces the history of jury trials, explores high-profile cases, and examines whether juries get it right—and what happens when they... read more -
September 12 Monday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Steve Roberts, Journalist and AuthorLocations: Online ClassSteve Roberts has been a journalist for almost 60 years, covering some of the major events of his time, including fourteen presidential election campaigns. As a broadcaster, Roberts appears regularly as a political analyst on the ABC radio network and writes a nationally-syndicated newspaper column. He teaches politics and journalism at George Washington... read more -
October 9 Monday3:00 PM → 4:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Barbara G. Resnick, PhD, CRNP; Professor, University of MarylandLocations: Online ClassThis class will focus on a review of ways to motivate yourself, and keep yourself motivated, to engage in physical activity. It will begin with a review of physical activity guidelines and what you should think about as your goals. We'll then address screening and whether or not it is needed. We'll next have a comprehensive review of tricks of the trade to... read more -
RECORDEDSeptember 10 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Jim Resnick, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service and Melanie Coffin, COO, Get a Grip Construction Services, Inc.Locations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineSeptember is National Falls Prevention Month! Join us to learn about the national and local data and trends for falls and simple, realistic strategies for fall prevention. Learn about home and bathroom safety features to reduce the risk of falling and how to get a FREE Home Safety Check from the fire department, along with setting up your personal plans for... read more
