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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 -
October 10 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Dan Sherman, PhDLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineAlthough now best known for his work with Oscar Hammerstein, composer Richard Rodgers worked with the brilliant Lorenz Hart to give us some of his most inventive music in nearly 30 stage shows. Songs like Manhattan, Bewitched, My Funny Valentine, The Lady is a Tramp, Ten Cents a Dance, and I Wish I Were in Love Again have become classics. In our class, we... read more -
October 18 Tuesday1:00 PM → 3:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Henry George, Engineer, Archaeologist and GeologistLocations: Online ClassThe Egyptians have been keeping historical records of their rulers to the year since 1991 BCE and in approximate time before that. This lecture will begin with the story and resulting legends of Howard Carter’s discovery of King Tut’s Tomb. We'll then review the dynasties and rulers of Ancient Egypt from the Early Dynastic Period through the New... read more -
November 17 Friday10:30 AM → 12:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Marianne Starr, Naturalist, Locust Grove Nature CenterLocations: TripLevel of difficulty: 3/5 We’ll have spectacular views of the Potomac River, the C & O Canal, and trees in their fall glory. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and layers. Hiking poles are recommended for stability as the trail is uneven and relatively steep in a few places. . Bring a snack and water bottle. There are no restrooms here so plan accordingly! Maybe... read more -
October 18 Tuesday03:00 PM → 04:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Jonina Duker, Certified Book Discussion LeaderLocations: Online ClassPrize-winning author Geraldine Brooks gives us another dazzling work inspired by forgotten history. She once again weaves past (1850s Kentucky and Louisiana, 1950s New York) with the present (2019 Washington DC). The past includes the lives of a racehorse Lexington, his owner Richard Ten Broeck, his enslaved groom Jarret, the itinerant painter Thomas... read more -
November 20 Monday10:30 AM → 3:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Ken Ow, AARP VolunteerLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreDrivers who complete this course may receive a multi-year discount on their auto insurance, depending on state regulations. Exciting new content includes information on brain health, railroad and animal crossings, plus expanded information on car technology and updates on the many new laws in Maryland. A number of tips will be offered to help reduce your... read more -
October 15 Tuesday10:00 AM → 1:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: CarFit TechniciansLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreThere's a lot more to safe driving than how you drive. Having the proper fit inside your vehicle can make a big difference and help protect you and those around you. With CarFit, an educational program developed by AAA, AARP, and the American Occupational Therapy Association, you’ll get information and resources on how you can enhance your safety in the... read more -
October 19 Wednesday10:30 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Cecilia Esquivel and Dani Cortaza, CantareLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreCantaré performs songs in Spanish and Portuguese, while sharing the music’s cultural background. You will hear a variety of instruments from different Latin American countries. You'll also learn about the geography and history of Latin America and about the different cultures that shaped its music – Indigenous, European and African. This event is made... read more -
October 19 Wednesday10:30 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Kimberly Coleman, Licensed Acupuncturist, RNLocations: Online ClassAutumn is here! Join Kimberly Coleman, a Registered Nurse and Doctor of Acupuncture to get an overview of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and its modalities including acupuncture, TCM practitioners use herbs, moxibustion, and cupping to treat a range of conditions. Kimberly will also discuss what foods are best to eat in Autumn and self-care treatments... read more -
October 19 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Daryl Davis, MusicianLocations: Online ClassMost people think in terms of Classical music when thinking of music prodigies. While there are many great Classical music prodigies, this class will dispel and shatter the myth that Classical musicians have a monopoly on the gift of musical genius. They come in all genres, genders, colors, and nationalities. Musicians like Mozart don't come along... read more -
November 21 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Bonita Billman, Art History LecturerLocations: Online ClassColonial American art was a vibrant concern, despite the small number of patrons who could afford to commission artwork. Portraiture was always much in demand. Benjamin West, John Singleton Copley and Gilbert Stuart were all leading lights in the Colonial and Federal periods. Also, there were many other artists just coming into their own by 1799 (when... read more -
RECORDEDOctober 22 Wednesday10:30 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Robert K Sutton, Chief Historian of the National Park Service (Retired)Locations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineDuring the 1850s Kansas became the hotbed over the issue of slavery. It pitted radical abolitionists--determined that Kansas would become a free state--against radical pro-slavery advocates-- willing to literally stop at nothing to make Kansas a slave state. During the war, Kansas became the site of some of the most brutal guerilla warfare anywhere. After... read more -
October 19 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Daryl Davis, MusicianLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreMost people think in terms of Classical music when thinking of music prodigies. While there are many great Classical music prodigies, this class will dispel and shatter the myth that Classical musicians have a monopoly on the gift of musical genius. They come in all genres, genders, colors, and nationalities. Musicians like Mozart don't come along... read more
