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RECORDEDOctober 14 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Barbara Blumberg Ressin, CCBCLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineFrom ancient Egypt to modern runways, explore the surprising history of handbags—first carried by men—and how they’ve changed over time. Learn about iconic designers like Louis Vuitton and Judith Leiber, see a Michelangelo-inspired bag, and discover how fashion’s favorite accessory became a cultural... read more -
October 8 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Alison Babil, Guild Certified Feldenkrais® PractitionerLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreJoin us for a movement experience to let go of pain, tension, and increase your mobility! The Feldenkrais Method® uses gentle, sophisticated movement sequences with mindful awareness to bring easier movement and better function. The aim is more freedom in one's body and life. Feldenkrais is named after its founder, Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais, a Judo master and... read more -
November 14 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Robert Sutter, Professor of Practice of International Affairs, George Washington Univ.Locations: Online ClassThe program will assess the development of the alignment between the two powers targeting the United States over the past ten years, discussing the reasons why the alignment was not strongly considered in US policy until... read more -
November 14 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Robert Sutter, Professor of Practice of International Affairs, George Washington Univ.Locations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreThe program will assess the development of the alignment between the two powers targeting the United States over the past ten years, discussing the reasons why the alignment was not strongly considered in US policy until... read more
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November 14 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Joan Hart, Art History Instructor, Museum One, Inc.Locations: Online ClassEnjoy a revealing look at the role of fashion in the works of the Impressionists and their contemporaries. This program features major paintings by Monet, Renoir, Manet, Degas, Cassatt and others, from the mid-1860s to the mid-1880s, when Paris was the fashion capital. In addition to the paintings, period costumes, accessories, fashion plates, photographs... read more -
October 9 Wednesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: John McCarthy, Montgomery County State's AttorneyLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineJoin John for an update since the events of 2020 on high-profile cases involving police use of force and the response of government, the police and local communities. Special emphasis will be given to the increasing challenge confronted by police in dealing with the mentally ill within our community. Suggestions will be discussed for revamping... read more -
October 14 Tuesday2:00 PM → 3:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Martina Sestakova, Art Educator, Designer and PainterLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreJoin art educator Martina Sestakova for a workshop, during which you will be guided to create a paper collage of a landscape that reflects who you are at this stage of your life. As humans, we seek safe and joyful spaces and you get to assemble one in magazine cutouts on a 9”x12” board. No experience needed; all skill levels welcome. All supplies... read more -
November 14 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Joan Hart, Art History Instructor, Museum One, Inc.Locations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreEnjoy a revealing look at the role of fashion in the works of the Impressionists and their contemporaries. This program features major paintings by Monet, Renoir, Manet, Degas, Cassatt and others, from the mid-1860s to the mid-1880s, when Paris was the fashion capital. In addition to the paintings, period costumes, accessories, fashion plates, photographs... read more
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October 14 Tuesday3:00 PM → 4:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Jonina Duker, Certified Book Discussion LeaderLocations: Online ClassScott Turow, a practicing lawyer and acclaimed author, launched his legal thriller career with the bestseller Presumed Innocent in 1987 and has since written many novels set in the courthouses of fictional Kindle County, Illinois. His latest, Presumed Guilty, returns to this world with recurring characters but offers enough context to stand alone for new... read more -
November 15 Wednesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: John McCarthy, Montgomery County State's AttorneyLocations: Online ClassAs of July 1, 2023, adults 21 and over may possess, use, and grow cannabis for recreational purposes. What does this mean, for cannabis users, the public in general, and for law enforcement officials? Mr. McCarthy will discuss the policy ramification of this new... read more -
October 17 Monday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Nicole Strickland, Paranormal Researcher, Author, Writer, and Award-Winning Radio HostLocations: Online ClassThis class will highlight important aspects of paranormal research and serve as a motivator for anyone interested in learning more about investigating the unknown. You'll learn about the Spiritualist movement's influence on modern-day investigation practices as well as how to become a paranormal investigator. Research methodologies will be discussed,... read more -
November 15 Wednesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: John McCarthy, Montgomery County State's AttorneyLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreAs of July 1, 2023, adults 21 and over may possess, use, and grow cannabis for recreational purposes. What does this mean, for cannabis users, the public in general, and for law enforcement officials? Mr. McCarthy will discuss the policy ramification of this new... read more
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October 15 Wednesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: John McCarthy, Montgomery County State's AttorneyLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineWhat really goes into a judge’s sentencing decision in Maryland? Learn how sentencing guidelines, judicial discretion, and individual philosophies shape outcomes in criminal cases, and explore whether true fairness is possible across the... read more -
October 17 – November 21 Monday1:30 PM → 3:30 PMSessions: 6Instructor: Nancy Kay, Mah Jongg InstructorLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreLearn the Great Game of China. We will learn American style Mah Jongg using the National Mah Jongg League rules. You will learn how to read the card, the names of the tiles, how to pick a hand, do the Charleston, build a wall, and play defensively. Make new friends and have fun playing this game of skill and luck. This class is for people new to Mah... read more -
October 10 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Steven Gimbel, Professor of Philosophy, Gettysburg CollegeLocations: Online ClassWe have all heard someone say, "But I was only joking" and thought to ourselves, "No you weren't." How do we determine when something is a joke? What are the various philosophical accounts that try to define humor and do any of them work? (See related classes #508, 595,... read more -
October 10 Thursday1:00 PM → 4:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Brigitte Messali, Resident Mosaic Artist, Artists and MakersLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreUnder the guidance of an experienced mosaic artist, you will learn the basics of mosaic design, color choice, gluing, grouting and finishing a piece. The base is a 6x6'' wooden trivet which will be grouted for decoration or use on your table. Choose from a wide variety of pre-cut tiles of different sizes, shapes and colors. All materials included in the... read more -
October 18 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Julie Kurzava, Faculty, Loyola UniversityLocations: Online ClassWe’ve heard that Broadway is riddled with backstage politics, but what about when the politics are right on stage? Broadway hitmakers have frequently used politics, both historical and contemporary, as a backdrop for our entertainment. Singer/actor Julie Kurzava will consider how the American musical theater has staged political intrigue as well as the... read more -
RECORDEDOctober 15 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Geoffrey Kabaservice, Director of Policy Studies, Niskanen Center, D.C.Locations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineAs the Democratic Party responds to the return of Donald Trump to the presidency, internal debates about the party’s direction have grown more visible. Two major factions are emerging. One is the progressive wing, energized by younger voices like Zohran Mamdani, whose recent success in the New York mayoral Democratic primary has drawn national attention.... read more -
October 18 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Julie Kurzava, Faculty, Loyola UniversityLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreWe’ve heard that Broadway is riddled with backstage politics, but what about when the politics are right on stage? Broadway hitmakers have frequently used politics, both historical and contemporary, as a backdrop for our entertainment. Singer/actor Julie Kurzava will consider how the American musical theater has staged political intrigue as well as the... read more
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RECORDEDOctober 16 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Steven Gimbel, Professor of Philosophy, Gettysburg CollegeLocations: Online ClassMedieval Jewish thinkers entered into deep disagreement in part because they were Jewish, but also because they advocated different philosophical approaches to understanding the nature of reality, knowledge, and ethics. While the Torah and Talmud provided frameworks, thinkers like Maimonides, Judah HaLevi, and Philo adopted very different means of seeking... read more
