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RECORDEDSeptember 15 Monday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: James M. Kelly, PhD, LSW, Professor Emeritus and Adjunct Professor, Carlow UniversityLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineBruce Springsteen’s songs add to the soundtrack of the lives of his audience. From the excitement and turmoil of early Read... read more -
September 9 Monday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Lynn Koenig, PT Clinical SpecialistLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreSuburban Hospital physical therapists will use a Falls Risk screening tool to evaluate your risk as low, moderate, or... read moreSuburban Hospital physical therapists will use a Falls Risk screening tool to evaluate your risk as low, moderate, or high. -
October 16 Monday10:30 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Dr. Michael Kryzanek, Professor Emeritus, Political Science, Bridgewater State UniversityLocations: Online ClassDuring the mid 1900s the Osage tribe in Oklahoma were targeted in a murderous scheme to steal their oil rights by assassinating or poisoning key members of the tribe. Not until the FBI under the direction of J.Edgar Hoover was justice meted out to the killers, yet hundreds of Osage people were killed. The presentation will follow the Reign of Terror from... read moreDuring the mid 1900s the Osage tribe in Oklahoma were targeted in a murderous scheme to steal their oil rights by assassinating or poisoning key members of the tribe. Not until the FBI under the direction of J.Edgar Hoover was justice meted out to the killers, yet hundreds of Osage people were killed. The presentation will follow the Reign of Terror from the the early days of the Osage to the intervention of the FBI. -
September 19 Monday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Bonita Billman, Art History LecturerLocations: Online Class(This class coincides with the National Gallery exhibit: The Woman in White: Joanna Hiffernan and James McNeill Whistler, through October 22 in the East Building.) American expatriate, dandy, irascible personality and conscientious artist, James A.M. Whistler worked in multiple media—drawing, printmaking, pastel and oil. Famously denying any narrative... read more(This class coincides with the National Gallery exhibit: The Woman in White: Joanna Hiffernan and James McNeill Whistler, through October 22 in the East Building.)
American expatriate, dandy, irascible personality and conscientious artist, James A.M. Whistler worked in multiple media—drawing, printmaking, pastel and oil. Famously denying any narrative content in his portraits and landscapes, he entitled his works using musical nomenclature. We’ll explore Whistler’s profound effect on American art. -
September 9 Monday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Steve Roberts, Journalist and AuthorLocations: Online Class(DUE TO LIMITED IN-PERSON CAPACITY, DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THIS CLASS IF YOU INTEND TO ATTEND IN-PERSON. INSTEAD, PLEASE SIGN UP FOR CLASS #512.) The battle for the presidency is in full swing. Join Steve Roberts for a lively discussion on Election 2024. Steve Roberts has been a journalist for almost 60 years, covering some of the major events of his... read more(DUE TO LIMITED IN-PERSON CAPACITY, DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THIS CLASS IF YOU INTEND TO ATTEND IN-PERSON. INSTEAD, PLEASE SIGN UP FOR CLASS #512.) The battle for the presidency is in full swing. Join Steve Roberts for a lively discussion on Election 2024. Steve 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 University, and lectures widely on American politics and the role of the news media. -
December 1 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Daryl Davis, MusicianLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreFrom the 1950s through the 1970s, they lived forever on our TVs, in the movies, and splashed across magazine covers. But what happens when the buzz dies down and the cameras move on? This class takes a fond (and sometimes eyebrow-raising) look back at the famous, the infamous, and the downright forgettable people who became household names — or had... read moreFrom the 1950s through the 1970s, they lived forever on our TVs, in the movies, and splashed across magazine covers. But what happens when the buzz dies down and the cameras move on? This class takes a fond (and sometimes eyebrow-raising) look back at the famous, the infamous, and the downright forgettable people who became household names — or had their fifteen minutes — during this unforgettable era. Musicians, actors, criminals, do-gooders, one-hit wonders, and headline-makers of every stripe: if you've ever wondered "Whatever happened to...?", this is the class for you. We'll trace their stories together, share memories along the way, and enjoy photos and clips that bring it all back. -
September 19 Monday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Lola Sparrowhawk, Award-Winning Author and HistorianLocations: Online ClassThe United States has a never-ending display of spectacular natural occurrences. From frozen waterfalls to boiling lava flows, and from massive bird migrations to endless wildflower fields, America is home to a wide variety of astounding sights. Join this lecture for an inside view of some of Mother Nature’s most incredible spectacles in North... read moreThe United States has a never-ending display of spectacular natural occurrences. From frozen waterfalls to boiling lava flows, and from massive bird migrations to endless wildflower fields, America is home to a wide variety of astounding sights. Join this lecture for an inside view of some of Mother Nature’s most incredible spectacles in North America. -
December 1 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Michael J. Ackerman, Car Safety InstructorLocations: Oasis at Macys Home Store(This class will start at 10:30 am, not 1:00 pm as originally listed in the catalog.) In this class, you will learn about car safety features that are appearing on new cars and how they will enhance your driving ability and safety. In 2018, the car safety features became driver active. They warn drivers of an impending problem so the driver can take... read more(This class will start at 10:30 am, not 1:00 pm as originally listed in the catalog.) In this class, you will learn about car safety features that are appearing on new cars and how they will enhance your driving ability and safety. In 2018, the car safety features became driver active. They warn drivers of an impending problem so the driver can take action. We will learn how to properly use these new safety features to become better and safer drivers. -
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September 15 Monday12:00 PM → 1:30 PMSessions: 1Locations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreAfter the morning class Bruce Springsteen and the Soundtrack of Life, bring your lunch (or pick up takeout nearby) and join us back at Oasis for a relaxed midday gathering. Enjoy good conversation, drinks, and dessert on us as you recharge and connect with fellow participants. Then stay, ready and refreshed for Steve Roberts’ afternoon presentation,... read moreAfter the morning class Bruce Springsteen and the Soundtrack of Life, bring your lunch (or pick up takeout nearby) and join us back at Oasis for a relaxed midday gathering. Enjoy good conversation, drinks, and dessert on us as you recharge and connect with fellow participants.
Then stay, ready and refreshed for Steve Roberts’ afternoon presentation, Trump’s Report Card: The First Eight Months.
Let’s turn an ordinary day into something a little more special—together.
This event is free, but please register so we know to expect you.
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October 17 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Stephen Klatsky and Jerry Brennan, Baseball AficionadosLocations: Online ClassThe lives of Satchel Paige and Josh Gibson, two of the greatest baseball talents of the Negro Leagues is the focus. Included is a snapshot of the founding and demise (after integration) of the Negro... read moreThe lives of Satchel Paige and Josh Gibson, two of the greatest baseball talents of the Negro Leagues is the focus. Included is a snapshot of the founding and demise (after integration) of the Negro Leagues. -
September 9 Monday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Steve Roberts, Journalist and AuthorLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home Store(DUE TO LIMITED IN-PERSON CAPACITY, SIGN UP FOR THIS CLASS ONLY IF YOU INTEND TO ATTEND IN-PERSON. IF YOU PLAN TO ZOOM THIS CLASS, PLEASE SIGN UP FOR CLASS #511.) The battle for the presidency is in full swing. Join Steve Roberts for a lively discussion on Election 2024. Steve Roberts has been a journalist for almost 60 years, covering some of the... read more(DUE TO LIMITED IN-PERSON CAPACITY, SIGN UP FOR THIS CLASS ONLY IF YOU INTEND TO ATTEND IN-PERSON. IF YOU PLAN TO ZOOM THIS CLASS, PLEASE SIGN UP FOR CLASS #511.) The battle for the presidency is in full swing. Join Steve Roberts for a lively discussion on Election 2024. Steve 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 University, and lectures widely on American politics and the role of the news media.
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October 17 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Stephen Klatsky and Jerry Brennan, Baseball AficionadosLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreThe lives of Satchel Paige and Josh Gibson, two of the greatest baseball talents of the Negro Leagues is the focus. Included is a snapshot of the founding and demise (after integration) of the Negro... read moreThe lives of Satchel Paige and Josh Gibson, two of the greatest baseball talents of the Negro Leagues is the focus. Included is a snapshot of the founding and demise (after integration) of the Negro Leagues.
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September 19 Monday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Elizabeth Landsverk, MDLocations: Online ClassDementia is one of most feared of diseases. The most difficult step is early diagnosis. Join Dr. Landsverk to learn about the most common types of dementia, the factors that affect cognition in older adults and what can interfere with correct diagnosis, common medications used in treatment, treating pain and finding... read moreDementia is one of most feared of diseases. The most difficult step is early diagnosis. Join Dr. Landsverk to learn about the most common types of dementia, the factors that affect cognition in older adults and what can interfere with correct diagnosis, common medications used in treatment, treating pain and finding help. -
September 10 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Karen Ashbrook and Paul Oorts, MusiciansLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreEnjoy music and good company at this special Oasis event, underwritten by the Robin Fields Memorial Fund. With their unusual instruments, Karen Ashbrook (hammered dulcimer, wooden flute) and Paul Oorts (harp guitar, accordion) will take you on a delightful musical travelogue through Belgium, France and Celtic areas of Europe with tales of travel and musical... read moreEnjoy music and good company at this special Oasis event, underwritten by the Robin Fields Memorial Fund. With their unusual instruments, Karen Ashbrook (hammered dulcimer, wooden flute) and Paul Oorts (harp guitar, accordion) will take you on a delightful musical travelogue through Belgium, France and Celtic areas of Europe with tales of travel and musical history. A light reception will follow. -
RECORDEDSeptember 15 Monday1:30 PM → 3:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Steve Roberts, Journalist and AuthorLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineVeteran journalist Steve Roberts offers a sharp, insightful look at the early months of Donald Trump’s presidency. From legislative battles and executive orders to foreign policy moves and the president’s relationship with the media and Congress, Roberts will offer his informed perspective on what has worked, what hasn’t, and what it all means for the... read moreVeteran journalist Steve Roberts offers a sharp, insightful look at the early months of Donald Trump’s presidency. From legislative battles and executive orders to foreign policy moves and the president’s relationship with the media and Congress, Roberts will offer his informed perspective on what has worked, what hasn’t, and what it all means for the future of American politics. -
RECORDEDDecember 3 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Nora Hamerman, Art HistorianLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreHitler—a failed artist-- was by far history’s greatest art thief. Documented in the book “The Rape of Europa,” the Nazi armies not only carried out genocide on an unprecedented scale, but stole the art of every country they invaded, in order to enrich the collection of Hermann Goering and to fill what was destined to be the world’s greatest art... read moreHitler—a failed artist-- was by far history’s greatest art thief. Documented in the book “The Rape of Europa,” the Nazi armies not only carried out genocide on an unprecedented scale, but stole the art of every country they invaded, in order to enrich the collection of Hermann Goering and to fill what was destined to be the world’s greatest art museum in Hitler’s home town of Linz, Austria. While a shocking number of the looted objects have yet to be found, we learn in today’s talk about the exhilarating efforts beginning in the 1990s to locate works of art stolen from Jewish collectors in Europe and restore them to the descendants of their rightful owners. (See class #510 for Part 1 of this series.) -
October 17 Tuesday3:00 PM → 4:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Jonina Duker, Certified Book Discussion LeaderLocations: Online ClassWhat makes you as a reader trust the narrator in a novel? In this Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, author Diaz “plays” with the fictional tellers of his tale and then with you the reader. The setting is moneyed New York City in the Roaring Twenties. Please read the book so you can participate in our structured, facilitated, Zoom discussion. (Note:... read moreWhat makes you as a reader trust the narrator in a novel? In this Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, author Diaz “plays” with the fictional tellers of his tale and then with you the reader. The setting is moneyed New York City in the Roaring Twenties. Please read the book so you can participate in our structured, facilitated, Zoom discussion. (Note: Please join the meeting at 3 pm if you would like some assistance using the features of Zoom. Otherwise, join us at 3:15 pm for the start of our discussion.) Author: Hernan Diaz, 2022. (For other book discussions, see classes #474, 563, 597.) -
September 16 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Joan Hart, Art History Instructor, Museum One, Inc.Locations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineThis presentation will compare contemporaries: French Impressionist Claude Monet and American master Winslow Homer. Although the two never met, their careers followed a similar course, starting with scenes of leisure activities—in Monet’s case, often featuring his wife Camille, while Homer painted a still unidentified model over and over again. But both... read moreThis presentation will compare contemporaries: French Impressionist Claude Monet and American master Winslow Homer. Although the two never met, their careers followed a similar course, starting with scenes of leisure activities—in Monet’s case, often featuring his wife Camille, while Homer painted a still unidentified model over and over again. But both ultimately focused on nature, particularly the drama and power of the sea which they loved. -
September 19 Monday1:30 PM → 3:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Nancy Kay, Mah Jongg InstructorLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreAre you ready to resume playing this fun and social game, but need a refresher? Want to meet other players and form a group? We will do a quick review of the card, the charleston, and NMJL rules. Some tips on the new card will be included. If you don't have a card, you can purchase one at Oasis for $9. Limit:... read moreAre you ready to resume playing this fun and social game, but need a refresher? Want to meet other players and form a group? We will do a quick review of the card, the charleston, and NMJL rules. Some tips on the new card will be included. If you don't have a card, you can purchase one at Oasis for $9. Limit: 16 -
September 11 Wednesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: John McCarthy, Montgomery County State's AttorneyLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineThis class will review the history and current state of criminal justice in Montgomery County. Crime trends and factors affecting these trends will be discussed. We'll discuss the 10 most high-profile murder cases in Montgomery County over the past 50... read moreThis class will review the history and current state of criminal justice in Montgomery County. Crime trends and factors affecting these trends will be discussed. We'll discuss the 10 most high-profile murder cases in Montgomery County over the past 50 years.
