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November 18 Wednesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Dr. Ann Turner, Individual, Couples, Family and Certified Sex Therapist, GWU Clinical Assistant ProfessorLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreHolidays can be difficult given political differences, family dynamics and differing expectations. In this session we'll discuss typical challenges people face and how to make the best of the holidays for you so you can enjoy them instead of dread them. We'll talk about how to find a balance between wanting our family members to be happy and meeting our own... 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 -
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 -
November 19 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Marshall Bedine, M.D., Gastroenterology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine,Locations: Online ClassDigestive changes are common as we age, but ongoing symptoms like abdominal discomfort, bloating, constipation, or diarrhea don’t have to be accepted as part of growing older. Marshall Bedine, M.D., assistant professor in the gastroenterology department at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, will focus on irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and... read more -
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November 19 – December 17 No Class: November 26Thursday10:30 AM → 12:30 PMSessions: 4Instructor: Nancy GoldbergLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StorePlayers of all levels will build their confidence and strengthen their American Mahjongg skills in this four-week Guided Play series. Through interactive game play, participants will receive coaching, tips, and resources designed to enhance strategy, decision-making, and overall game play while balancing the elements of skill, strategy, and luck. Please... 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 -
November 23 Monday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Joan Hart, Art History Instructor, Museum One, Inc.Locations: Online ClassVan Gogh’s "The Starry Night" has become one of the icons of our times. This program will provide an in-depth exploration of this visionary painting. Also included will be a general overview of Van Gogh’s artistic development, particularly focusing on his other interpretations of night scenes. In addition, new revelations about the mysterious ownership... 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 -
September 12 Monday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Jim Resnick, Program Manager, Senior Outreach & Education, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue ServiceLocations: Online ClassSeptember is National Falls Prevention Month! Join Jim Resnick, Battalion Fire Chief at Montgomery County Fire Rescue Service (ret), to learn about the national and local data for falls, home and bathroom safety features to reduce the risk of falling, what is a home safety check, who to call, when to call and why to call.... read more -
October 10 Tuesday10:00 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Bonnie Rosenthal, Executive DirectorLocations: TripJoin us for a guided walking tour of the enchanting historic National Park Seminary, once a private women’s school, then Walter Reed’s rehabilitation center, and now a unique residential... read more -
October 10 – October 12 Tuesday, Thursday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 2Instructor: Deeva Garel, Technology InstructorLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreBump your smartphone skills up a notch and learn how to use the full complement of camera and photo editing features for fun and creative photography. Learn about new techniques and resources to get started and/or improve your photography using your cell phone. Please bring your fully-charged Apple or Android cell phone, your charger, and your Google login... read more -
September 13 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Barbara Blumberg Ressin, CCBCLocations: Online ClassThe true history of Roe v. Wade was never about women's rights or autonomy. The case preceding Roe, which laid the constitutional groundwork and subsequent answer for Roe, was a case in Connecticut about citizens being allowed to use contraceptives. Married couples were prohibited from using contraceptives in their own homes. The year was 1965, not 1879... read more
