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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 moreThe 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 new challenges for Washington and Jerusalem, especially as they view the evolving region through different lenses. -
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 moreIn 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 falls. -
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 moreBeen 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., Mozart, Brahms, Haydn). European Travel Specialist Barbara Paulson offers over a dozen alternatives to the “Big Box” museums, churches, and sites of Vienna. -
November 10 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Michael J. Ackerman, Car Safety InstructorLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreYour EV experience can be both economical and fun. However, it requires a different way of thinking about how far your car can go. We'll learn about pre-purchase considerations like EV range versus MPG, what determines charging time, and charging plug compatibilities. We'll also look at post-purchase considerations such as charging cost, charger... read moreYour EV experience can be both economical and fun. However, it requires a different way of thinking about how far your car can go. We'll learn about pre-purchase considerations like EV range versus MPG, what determines charging time, and charging plug compatibilities. We'll also look at post-purchase considerations such as charging cost, charger availability and compatibility, regenerative braking, and maintenance. Finally, we'll discover how to make trips less daunting with EV trip planning apps. -
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 moreFor 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: Anatomy and Pathology," and others. -
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 moreHome 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 farmers’ markets and arts festivals, and a colonial tavern offering a beer garden and high tea. Travel Specialist Barbara Paulson explores less-familiar sites in this Mid-Atlantic gem. (See related classes #535, 585.) -
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November 12 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Supreme Court GuideLocations: Supreme CourtThis guided tour will bring attendees into the Courtroom for a discussion of how the Court functions, as well as the history of the Supreme Court building and its architecture. Attendees will also visit some of the formal conference rooms, the Great Hall, and the Library. Participants are responsible for their own transportation and will meet at the... read moreThis guided tour will bring attendees into the Courtroom for a discussion of how the Court functions, as well as the history of the Supreme Court building and its architecture. Attendees will also visit some of the formal conference rooms, the Great Hall, and the Library. Participants are responsible for their own transportation and will meet at the Court. The Supreme Court is located on First Street NE between Constitution Avenue NE and East Capitol Street NE. Please enter the building via the Visitor Entrance, located to either side of the main steps on the front plaza, and proceed through security screening. Please allow time as there may be a line. A guide from the Curator’s Office will be posted at the John Marshall statue—the large bronze statue located at the end of the carpet on the ground floor. Please see this link for a list of prohibited items. Photography is prohibited inside the Courtroom, however it is permitted in the public parts of the building. The guide will provide more explicit instruction during the tour. Photos taken by guests elsewhere in the building are approved for personal memento use only and not for publication, and they may not be used in any manner that would convey endorsement by the Supreme Court. If you have any special needs, please inform Oasis ASAP and we will do our best to accommodate you. Please note that the class fee will be used to cover Washington Metro Oasis’s administrative costs. Neither Oasis nor the Court is profiting from this tour. -
November 17 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Martina Sestakova, Art Educator, Designer and PainterLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreCelebrate the seasons and special occasions with handmade watercolor cards. You will paint a collection of unique greeting cards inspired by holidays, nature, and seasonal themes. A variety of examples will be provided to spark your creativity. Blank cards and envelopes are included, so you'll leave with personalized cards ready to send or gift. We will... read moreCelebrate the seasons and special occasions with handmade watercolor cards. You will paint a collection of unique greeting cards inspired by holidays, nature, and seasonal themes. A variety of examples will be provided to spark your creativity. Blank cards and envelopes are included, so you'll leave with personalized cards ready to send or gift. We will work in watercolors and colored pencils. No prior experience required—everyone is welcome, regardless of skill level. All materials will be provided. -
November 17 Tuesday10:30 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Jocelyn O'Rourke, Dementia Friends CoordinatorLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreBy 2025, an estimated 7.1 million people aged 65 and older will be living with Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia. These numbers represent our family members, friends, and neighbors. We are very fortunate in Montgomery County to have a Dementia Friends program within the Area Agency on Aging. A certified volunteer from this program will... read moreBy 2025, an estimated 7.1 million people aged 65 and older will be living with Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia. These numbers represent our family members, friends, and neighbors. We are very fortunate in Montgomery County to have a Dementia Friends program within the Area Agency on Aging. A certified volunteer from this program will present a session in which you'll learn about Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia, how to recognize the signs of dementia, tips for communicating and interacting with a person who has dementia and ways to create a dementia-friendly physical space. -
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 moreThe 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 Emperor of China, who still casts his shadow on recent Chinese history. -
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 moreThe 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 Emperor of China, who still casts his shadow on recent Chinese history.
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November 17 Tuesday3:00 PM → 4:15 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Jonina Duker, Certified Book Discussion LeaderLocations: Online ClassDid you read the 2001 prize-winning novel, Life of Pi? The author has written another deeply philosophical work. A classicist discovers an unknown piece of Greek poetry, illuminating the Trojan War from the perspective of an ordinary soldier rather than a military leader. The classicist’s recounting of his own life and its extremes are woven... read moreDid you read the 2001 prize-winning novel, Life of Pi? The author has written another deeply philosophical work. A classicist discovers an unknown piece of Greek poetry, illuminating the Trojan War from the perspective of an ordinary soldier rather than a military leader. The classicist’s recounting of his own life and its extremes are woven throughout. For fans of either philosophical or historical fiction – this book’s for you! Please read the book so you can participate in our structured, facilitated Zoom discussion. -
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 moreThe 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 have built a mapping tool that allows property owners to access these documents and see patterns of racial segregation at the neighborhood level. -
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 moreHolidays 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 needs. This program is generously supported by the Frederick H. Bowis Community Fund. -
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 moreThe 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 have built a mapping tool that allows property owners to access these documents and see patterns of racial segregation at the neighborhood level.
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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 morePoliticians 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 words. -
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 morePoliticians 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 words.
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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 moreSince 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 impacted the mid-Atlantic coast. -
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 moreDigestive 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 other common digestive concerns, helping you understand better what’s normal, what’s not, and when to seek care. He will highlight practical, easy-to-understand discussion on how IBS is diagnosed, common triggers, and evidence-based strategies to manage symptoms. -
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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 morePlayers 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 bring your 2026 NMJL Card to each class. You are responsible for ordering your own 2026 NMJL card before the class. The large print card is recommended. Order from the National Mah Jongg League store. (Please order ONLY from this source.)
