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October 6 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Jane Ellen, Performer, Composer, and Recording ArtistLocations: Online ClassWhen British singer-songwriter Cat Stevens converted to Islam in 1977, heartbroken fans around the world assumed his music career was officially over. Decades later he returned to the music stage as Yusuf, with new recordings that were met with worldwide acclaim. From hit singles such as “Moonshadow” and “Peace Train”, to the cult film Harold and... read more -
October 7 Friday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Barbara Paulson, European Travel SpecialistLocations: Online ClassVersailles? Been there, done that. But still looking for what to do outside of Paris for a day or two? Check out another royal residence at Fontainebleau (e.g., Louis VII, Napoleon who resigned here); famous artists’ homes in Giverny and Auvers-Sur-Oise (Monet, and van Gogh, respectively); a nearly 1000-year old tapestry in Bayeux (Normandy); small group... read more -
September 26 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Omid Motabar, MDLocations: Online ClassPeripheral neuropathy affects millions of people in the U.S. causing pain, numbness, and weakness. Join Omid Motabar, MD as details what is going on in our bodies when we have peripheral neuropathy as well as new treatments... read more -
RECORDEDOctober 6 Monday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Christopher Gorham, Lawyer and TeacherLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineAuthor Christopher C. Gorham will tell the story of how the world-famous modernist, Henri Matisse, and his family responded to the years of World War II. As Matisse's adult children were involved in Resistance activities, the artist, gravely ill and wracked with worry, commenced one of the most prodigious periods of his life--creating works that were subtly... read more -
September 30 Monday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Virginia Schad, Trauma Program Director, Suburban HospitalLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineJoin us for an insightful session led by experienced emergency room and trauma nurses who will share practical tips and proactive measures to prevent falls. Discover how simple adjustments in your daily routine can significantly enhance your safety. This class is designed to empower you with knowledge that can make a real difference in your everyday life.... read more -
October 7 Friday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Richard Bell, Professor of History, University of MarylandLocations: Online ClassDid the American Revolution make ordinary working people happy? How did their inalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness change in the immediate aftermath of the war? In this talk’s first half University of Maryland historian Richard Bell focuses on working white people in port cities like Boston, New York, and Philadelphia and asks... read more -
November 6 Monday1:00 PM → 2:15 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Alan and Judy Lewis, Seasoned Cruise EnthusiastsLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreIn September 2022, Judy and Alan Lewis boarded the new icebreaker cruise ship Le Commandant Charcot for a 2-1/2 week journey through the Canadian archipelago along that country's north coast. The route was from Reykjavik, Iceland to Nome, Alaska. It retraced some of the sea and land explorations of 19th century British explorers including Sir John Franklin.... read more -
October 7 – November 11 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:30 PMSessions: 6Instructor: Nelle and Jim Lucas, ACBL Certified InstructorsLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreThis 6-week program will bring the joys and discipline of contract bridge to beginning players (and players seeking a review of the basics). You’ll learn the mechanics of play using modern aspects of the bidding process, how to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of a hand, and how the game is scored. You’ll learn at your own pace, and you’ll be... read more -
September 28 Saturday10:00 AM → 12:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Marianne Starr, Naturalist, Locust Grove Nature CenterLocations: TripLevel of Difficulty: 2/5 We will first tour the home of environmentalist Rachel Carson for inspiration; then we'll take a walk along the trail the Carson herself loved. The trail has some roots and rocks but only a little change in elevation. Hiking poles are recommended for those with balance issues and of course sturdy shoes and a water... read more -
October 7 Friday6:00 PM → 7:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Chris Burns, Many-StringsLocations: Online ClassDespite all the obstacles, and they have been formidable, women have composed absolutely wonderful, memorable, magical enduring music. Sacred and profound, blessedly melodic and pianistic, symphonic, romantic, and modern . . . women have done it all! This hour is dedicated to their unique and special contributions to “classical” music. Time to sit back... read more -
October 1 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: David Silbey, Director of Teaching and Learning, Cornell University, Cornell in WashingtonLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineLanding at Normandy was only the beginning of the Allied campaign to liberate Europe in WWII. Next was liberating France and marching towards Germany. This lecture will talk about the obstacles the Americans, British, and Canadians experienced as they moved inland from the D-Day beaches and towards Paris and how they overcame... read more -
November 7 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: David B Lindauer, Lt. Colonel (Ret.), US Army Signal CorpsLocations: Online ClassWhile the French Emperor Napoleon is one of the most recognizable figures in all of history, how he rose to such colossal power is sometimes overlooked: Born into a poor but proud Corsican family, he became the most powerful man in Europe for more than a decade by his intellect, his sheer force of will, and his understanding of how the nature of power in... read more -
RECORDEDOctober 7 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Seth Kibel, Musician and ComposerLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineThe Memphis Recording Service at 706 Union Avenue was no more than a tiny storefront recording studio when it opened for business on January 3, 1950. No one could have imagined that in a few short years it would change world history, launching the careers of such musical icons as Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, and more. Learn the... read more -
October 10 Monday10:30 AM → 11:45 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Michael Suser, Band Leader and Lecturer, and Charlene Cochran, VocalistLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreWith the coming of Rock and Roll in the '50s, the great days of Gershwin, Cole Porter, and similar talents were fast coming to an end. But a closer look at the music of the '60s reveals that awesome tunes were still being written. We'll take a specific look at the songs of Burt Bacharach, Henry Mancini, and Antonio Carlos Jobim, with brief histories of... read more
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November 7 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: David B Lindauer, Lt. Colonel (Ret.), US Army Signal CorpsLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreWhile the French Emperor Napoleon is one of the most recognizable figures in all of history, how he rose to such colossal power is sometimes overlooked: Born into a poor but proud Corsican family, he became the most powerful man in Europe for more than a decade by his intellect, his sheer force of will, and his understanding of how the nature of power in... read more
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October 1 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:15 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Brian Rose, Professor (ret.), Department of Communication and Media Studies, Fordham UniversityLocations: Online ClassTelevision news has undergone remarkable transformations in the last seven decades. Beginning with the Camel News Caravan with John Cameron Swayze in 1948, evening newscasts drew tens of millions of viewers nightly, and expanded from 15-minutes to 30-minutes a year after Walter Cronkite became the anchor of the CBS Evening News in 1963. With the launch of... read more -
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October 7 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Jill Rivers, Founder, Enjoy the Photo MomentsLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreTired of trying to find that one photo while you scroll and scroll? This hands-on workshop will help you find, organize, and enjoy your iPhone photos. We’ll cover what’s new in the Photos app, how to use filters, how to manage albums, and more. Plus, you’ll get a quick tour of the newest editing tools. A handout will be provided. Be sure to bring your... read more -
November 7 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Joan Hart, Art History Instructor, Museum One, Inc.Locations: Online ClassArt theft makes international headlines overnight! This presentation will be both a review and update of the most famous--and notorious--art crimes. Highlights include past heists, from the Mona Lisa caper to the stealing of the Scream. However, the status of unsolved art mysteries will be discussed, including the greatest art theft in our time: the taking... read more -
November 7 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Joan Hart, Art History Instructor, Museum One, Inc.Locations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreArt theft makes international headlines overnight! This presentation will be both a review and update of the most famous--and notorious--art crimes. Highlights include past heists, from the Mona Lisa caper to the stealing of the Scream. However, the status of unsolved art mysteries will be discussed, including the greatest art theft in our time: the taking... read more
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October 7 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Bonita Billman, Art History LecturerLocations: Online ClassCharles Rennie Mackintosh was a towering figure in the Arts & Crafts movement at the turn of the 20th century. As an architect based in Glasgow, Scotland, he designed a wide range of buildings—from schools and churches to public spaces and homes for industrialists. Alongside his wife, Margaret MacDonald, Mackintosh created harmonious interiors that... read more
