Do you ever feel imbalanced? Have you, or a loved one, had a fall or two in the past year? Come to this interactive class in which a neurological physical therapist assistant and personal trainer, Aubrey Reinmiller, will clarify the most common reasons for imbalance while learning some exercises you can do to improve your balance! In this class, we will also learn about the different body systems that contribute to your sense of balance and practical exercises that can help make you steady. Please have a stable chair, a pillow, a pencil, a notepad, and your enthusiasm easily available!

Deborah Kalb is a writer, book blogger, podcaster, editor, and ex-journalist based in the Washington, D.C., area. Her most recent book is the 2023 novel Off to Join the Circus.  Each month this fall, she will be chatting with a local author of note.  This month, she'll sit down with Maria Leonard Olsen, the author of Fifty After 50, among other books. When Olsen turned 50, her gift to herself was to go on a crusade to make the most of whatever time she had left. She set out to do 50 new things that were significant, at least to her. The list spanned physical challenges, adventure travel, and lifestyle changes. Each taught her something about herself and about how she wanted to lead the next years of her life to come. Signed copies of her book will be available for sale at a discount ($20) after class. Venmo, cash, PayPal or credit cards accepted.

The Mongol Horde enjoyed a fearsome reputation as a largely undefeated fighting force. They conquered China, terrorized Eastern Europe, sacked Baghdad, and attacked the Mamluks in Egypt. Their military prowess won them the largest contiguous land empire in history: Their conquests stretched from Eastern Europe to the Pacific Ocean. This course takes a look at how a small Asiatic tribe was able to accomplish all this and exercise an influence that lasted for more than 300 years over world history.

The Mongol Horde enjoyed a fearsome reputation as a largely undefeated fighting force. They conquered China, terrorized Eastern Europe, sacked Baghdad, and attacked the Mamluks in Egypt. Their military prowess won them the largest contiguous land empire in history: Their conquests stretched from Eastern Europe to the Pacific Ocean. This course takes a look at how a small Asiatic tribe was able to accomplish all this and exercise an influence that lasted for more than 300 years over world history.

Please join us for Oasis Volunteer Day at A Wider Circle. A Wider Circle’s Essential Support program provides basic items for the home to our neighbors seeking to rise out of poverty.  Volunteers help sort donations and stock the showrooms where clients select their items. With the help of volunteer groups like ours, A Wider Circle is able to furnish 10-20 homes free of charge each day for our neighbors in need. Volunteers will meet at A Wider Circle and receive a tour and orientation at the start of the visit. A Wider Circle is located at 9159 Brookville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910.  There is no onsite parking for volunteers except those with mobility concerns.  Directions for parking nearby in the neighborhood and a volunteer waiver will be emailed to you before the event. Please wear closed-toed shoes (sneakers are best) and family-friendly comfortable clothes (no political messages). The Center is not fully temperature-controlled, so please dress for the weather. Limit:  20

In recent years, few eras have received more historical attention than Reconstruction, typically defined as the period between 1865 and 1877. Historians have particularly examined why America failed to realize racial equality in the aftermath of the Civil War. Oasis regular Professor Denver Brunsman of George Washington University will share the recent insights by scholars about what Reconstruction accomplished and did not accomplish. In addition, Professor Brunsman will explain why the period following the Civil War was critical to the growth of Washington, DC, as a vibrant national capital.

Join us for a friendly and supportive class dedicated to helping seniors stay safe and steady at home. Our expert instructor will guide you through practical home safety tips, simple solutions, and a variety of modern safety options available today. Learn how to make your living space safer and boost your confidence in everyday activities. Together, we can keep you active, independent, and enjoying life to the fullest. Don’t let falls slow you down. Take the first step towards a safer, healthier you!

Established in 1983, Manna Food Center distributes approximately 12,000 pounds of food daily.  More than just a food bank, Manna is a center of distribution and nutrition education. For this volunteer event, participants will go to Manna’s warehouse and help check expiration dates and sort non-perishable food items into designated bins.  Volunteers may also be asked to help with sorting/bagging bread or meat or other tasks as needed.  The tasks involve bending, reaching, and standing. Participants provide their own transportation and will meet at the Manna warehouse at 9311 Gaither Road, Gaithersburg, MD  20877.  Volunteers may park in the lot directly in front of Manna. Wear casual clothing and sneakers or work boots. Bring a penlight or magnifying glass to read expiration dates Limit: 10

On July 20, 1969, a team of American astronauts met the goal set by President Kennedy in 1969 to land on the moon by 1970 and safely return to earth. This talk will describe the careers of the Apollo astronauts, from those who died in a launch rehearsal in 1967 to the last men who walked (and rode) on the moon in 1972. The class will present a chance to both review background of this chapter of the manned space program and to learn about careers of the astronauts, including the years after their space flights. The class will present many clips of the astronauts, including interviews they gave after their flights.

The program will answer three sets of questions: Why has US rivalry with China emerged in recent years and why has Congress been so important in this process? Why are challenges posed by Chinese government practices so serious? What are the roles of Congress and developments in Ukraine in insuring continued US resolve to counter the challenges posed by Chinese government practices?

The program will answer three sets of questions: Why has US rivalry with China emerged in recent years and why has Congress been so important in this process? Why are challenges posed by Chinese government practices so serious? What are the roles of Congress and developments in Ukraine in insuring continued US resolve to counter the challenges posed by Chinese government practices?

In this workshop, Dr. Fred Luskin, one of the world’s leading researchers and teachers of forgiveness, will guide you through the steps of how to let go of hurts, grudges and anger, while increasing confidence, hope and happiness. Dr. Luskin founded and currently serves as Director of the Stanford University Forgiveness Projects.

In a functioning democracy the media is meant to speak truth to power. The purpose of the news is to insure that the citizenry is informed. Does this mean that the media must be neutral no matter what? Can the media ever ethically take sides? What does a properly functioning media look like? In this class we'll explore the answers to these questions and more.

As we prepare for the November election, we will review what happened in the primaries. Were there problems? Did new state law changes affect the election? We will then move to discussing the upcoming General Election with an overview of how the Electoral College works and check out the League of Women Voters' online Voters' Guide - Vote411. We will end with time for questions.

Americans overwhelmingly believe immigration is a positive force for the nation and, surprisingly, agree on the need to address the recent tide of illegal entries in an effective but humane way. A centrist and common-sense set of reforms exists if only Congress would end its bitter, four-decade-long partisan deadlock on the issue and coalesce around these sensible proposals. Included is an IQ (Immigration Quotient) test on how well you understand the issue.

Frederick Douglass was a visionary—a prophet who could see a better future that lay just beyond reach. His talents were nothing short of extraordinary and he put his exceptional gifts to use in the service of freedom, driving American slavery into the grave. In this talk, we’ll explore this many-sided man’s life, family, and career, and consider his impact upon our modern struggle to advance the cause of black freedom in the United States.