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October 25 Wednesday2:00 PM → 3:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Victor Rezmovic, Technology InstructorLocations: Online ClassUnfortunately, our boxes of negatives, photos, color slides, VHS and 8 MM movies are not easy to view in the digital age of iPads, iPhones and YouTube. We’ll examine some easy and inexpensive ways to convert our older technologies to digital format and a conversion tool to take color slides and negatives and save them as digital files. We’ll look at a... read more -
September 18 Wednesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Ralph D Buglass, Montgomery HistoryLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineThe Washington Aqueduct, carrying drinking water to DC but running mostly through Montgomery County from Great Falls, was a technological marvel when completed 160 years ago in 1864. Through current and historical photos, we’ll explore the fascinating history of this project, now a National Landmark, and examine its equally fascinating chief engineer,... read more -
September 26 Monday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Frank Newton, Ph.DLocations: Online ClassAbout 2500 years ago, there were amazing historical developments in China, India, Persia, Israel, and Greece that led to powerful cultural and spiritual transformations. The effects still resonate and shape our world to this day. During this “Axial Age,” the great philosophies and religions of the world were born, inspired by many of the world’s... read more -
October 25 Wednesday2:00 PM → 3:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Victor Rezmovic, Technology InstructorLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreUnfortunately, our boxes of negatives, photos, color slides, VHS and 8 MM movies are not easy to view in the digital age of iPads, iPhones and YouTube. We’ll examine some easy and inexpensive ways to convert our older technologies to digital format and a conversion tool to take color slides and negatives and save them as digital files. We’ll look at a... read more
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October 26 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Margie Hackett, Manager of Transition Care at Suburban HospitalLocations: Online ClassAdvocating for yourself as a patient can be a difficult task. Medical information is overwhelming, and you may not know what questions to ask. This webinar will discuss what questions to ask and knowing when to visit your provider and specialists. Join the Manager of Transition Care at Suburban Hospital, Margie Hackett, as she discusses navigating the... read more -
December 10 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Oasis StaffLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreGrab a cup of coffee and join us for a relaxed conversation with the Oasis staff! This is your chance to meet the people behind the programs, ask questions, share feedback, and let us know what classes or experiences you'd love to see more of. We value your voice and want to hear what's on your mind — come for the coffee, stay for the... read more -
September 18 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Gary A. Rendsburg, Distinguished Professor, Jewish Studies, Rutgers UniversityLocations: Online ClassThis illustrated lecture presents the literary and archaeological evidence from both Egypt and Israel relevant to earliest Israel. Biblical accounts concerning the slavery, the exodus, and the settlement in Canaan are treated against the backdrop of ancient Near Eastern evidence, with an attempt to dovetail Israel’s own narrative with the data emerging... read more -
October 26 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Steven Gimbel, Professor of Philosophy, Gettysburg CollegeLocations: Online Class(At the instructor's request, the date AND time of this class have been changed from October 5 to Thursday, October 26 at 10:30 am.) Human actions are determined by the working of our brains, but those brains are made up of matter that has to obey the laws of physics. Does that mean that we are just machines? We think we choose our actions, that we have... read more -
September 27 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Peter Bolland, MA, Professor of Philosophy and Humanities, Southwestern CollegeLocations: Online ClassBy now we’re all familiar with the pro and con arguments surrounding America’s most contentious political debate: abortion. But how aware are we of the often-unstated philosophical positions underpinning those familiar arguments? Join us for this philosophical inquiry into the big questions the abortion debate draws to the surface: When does life begin?... read more -
September 28 Wednesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Ralph D Buglass, Montgomery County Historical SocietyLocations: Online ClassSugarloaf Mountain, a private oasis of natural beauty and scenic vistas that is open to the public, nearly became Camp David. It almost ended up with a modernistic structure designed by Frank Lloyd Wright sitting atop its peak. Come hear about these and other historical oddities of this tiny mountain that sits all by itself just over the Montgomery... read more -
October 26 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Judy Scott Feldman, Ph.D., Art Historian/National Mall CoalitionLocations: Online ClassAsk three people what Michelangelo’s “Last Judgment” in the Sistine Chapel says to them and you’re likely to get three different answers. So too it was with critics and art historians in the 16th century, and remains today. Perhaps the most famous painted depiction of heaven and hell in art history, Michelangelo envisions a maelstrom of nude bodies,... read more -
September 28 Wednesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Ralph D Buglass, Montgomery County Historical SocietyLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreSugarloaf Mountain, a private oasis of natural beauty and scenic vistas that is open to the public, nearly became Camp David. It almost ended up with a modernistic structure designed by Frank Lloyd Wright sitting atop its peak. Come hear about these and other historical oddities of this tiny mountain that sits all by itself just over the Montgomery... read more
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October 26 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Judy Scott Feldman, Ph.D., Art Historian/National Mall CoalitionLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreAsk three people what Michelangelo’s “Last Judgment” in the Sistine Chapel says to them and you’re likely to get three different answers. So too it was with critics and art historians in the 16th century, and remains today. Perhaps the most famous painted depiction of heaven and hell in art history, Michelangelo envisions a maelstrom of nude bodies,... read more
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October 27 Friday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Lieutenant Tenesha Jensen, Deputy Director, Training and Education DivisionLocations: TripAt the Academy, you will meet the men and women who train Montgomery County Police Officers on use of force. There will be a brief classroom presentation followed by an actual demonstration conducted by the Montgomery County Police regarding de-escalation tactics and police use of force and then a tour. Participants are responsible for their own... read more -
September 19 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Ambassador (ret.) Eric S. RubinLocations: Online ClassAn overview of the state of the NATO alliance and U.S. relations with our allies and partners in Europe, as well as an assessment of the future of the Ukraine conflict and U.S. efforts to deter Russian... read more -
October 27 Friday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Marianne Starr, Naturalist, Locust Grove Nature CenterLocations: TripLevel of difficulty: 1/5. This will be a flat leisurely walk along the dirt and stone towpath where we’ll explore the history, flora and fauna of a section of the C&O Canal. We’ll have views of the Potomac River, herons fishing, and if it’s mild, maybe see turtles sunning on logs, so bring binoculars if you have them. Portajohns are available in... read more -
September 28 Wednesday3:00 PM → 4:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Aubrey Reinmiller, PT, CPTLocations: Online ClassDo 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... read more -
December 15 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Martina Sestakova, Art Educator, Designer and PainterLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreDiscover the beauty of Tibetan prayer flags in this inspiring workshop. We’ll explore the tradition of prayer flags as carriers of hopes and positive intentions, then create our own interpretation that reflects our inner life and wishes. Through colors and personal symbolism, you'll design a meaningful artwork that celebrates what matters to you. We will... read more -
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September 30 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Jill Rivers, Founder, Enjoy the Photo MomentsLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreLearn how to set up medical IDs for first responders, use emergency SOS and contact features, avoid scam calls and filter spam texts, protect personal data on public Wi-Fi, use "Find My" to locate devices or share your location, and more. Handouts will walk you through each step. Be sure to bring your fully charged iPhone to... read more -
September 23 Monday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Deborah Kalb, Writer and PodcasterLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreDeborah 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.... read more
