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October 28 Monday10:30 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Suzanne McGovern and Erin Scheithe, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, U.S. Securities and Exchange CommissionLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineJoin the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy for a presentation on investment scams and fraud. Learn the warning signs and red flags of fraud, how you can avoid them and help your family and friends avoid them, and how to report scams to the proper... read more -
May 5 – June 30 Wednesday11:00 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 5Instructor: Roberta Drucker, LCSW-CLocations: Online ClassEven when caring for a loved one is an act of love, it still takes many new skills and a great deal of energy. It also raises a lot of questions. Our Caregiver Series offers a place to learn from the experiences of others and to encourage those who are in similar circumstances. The sessions will be facilitated by compassionate professionals. Some sessions... read more -
May 7 – June 4 Friday02:00 PM → 03:00 PMSessions: 2Instructor: Sheila Griffith, Program Manager, Alzheimer's Association National Capital Area ChapterLocations: Online ClassAre you or a loved one experiencing issues with memory loss or other cognitive impairment? Do you have trouble with your daily activities? Join us on the first Friday of each month for a fun and social way for you to meet and spend time with others experiencing a similar journey. You are not alone. Meeting dates are: May 7 and June 4. Limit:... read more
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October 29 Tuesday10:30 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 -
November 3 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Steven Gimbel, Professor of Philosophy, Gettysburg CollegeLocations: Online ClassAlbert Einstein's name is synonymous with genius. This may give the impression that normal people cannot understand his work, but his theories of relativity and other breakthroughs will be clearly explained and set inside of a discussion of his life and... read more -
November 4 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Caron Dale, Singer and SongwriterLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreEnjoy a fun and heartwarming concert filled with songs about peace of mind, peace in the world, pieces of life, pieces of our hearts and trying not to fall to pieces! You will find some combination of folk, lite rock, spirituals, world music, jazz, original and familiar songs, and lots of audience participation. Caron Dale is an award winning songwriter,... read more -
November 3 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Bill Keene, Urban HistorianLocations: Online ClassFrom a rusting weed-covered relic of obsolete urban infrastructure, the High Line has emerged as perhaps the most famous new urban park in the world. It has also become a magnet for world-class architects to showcase their work. With easy access to the many galleries, shops, and stores in the neighborhood, the High Line is radically changing the Lower West... read more -
November 4 Friday10:30 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Kathleen McGuinness, Director, Community Relations, SmithLife HomecareLocations: Online ClassAfter Covid, what does homecare look like? Does Medicare pay for homecare? Can I get help to pay for homecare in Montgomery County? What should I expect from a homecare... read more -
November 4 Friday6:00 PM → 7:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Chris Burns, Many-StringsLocations: Online ClassThe violin has a magical presence in the classical world, American folk music, the Celtic traditions, and beyond. This hour features gorgeous selections from those genres. Find a great seat and enjoy melodies from the Renaissance, Mozart, Appalachia, Ireland and the rich world of film... read more -
October 29 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Richard Bell, Professor of History, University of MarylandLocations: Online ClassThis lecture first explores forms of resistance that were particular to Black women on 18th century southern plantations, using Thomas Thistlewood’s long time sexual partner, an enslaved woman named Phibbah, as a case study. It then pivots to examine the common elements in dozens of slave uprisings or suspected conspiracies in British North America,... read more -
November 7 Monday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Eleanor Tanno, MDLocations: Online ClassGetting your end-of-life documents together can be intimidating! Dr. Eleanor Tanno, a local board certified primary care physician, will walk you through one of the key documents -- the Medical Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment (MOLST) Form. The MOLST form is a two page cheat sheet for doctors to quickly know your medical preferences in the event you are... read more -
RECORDEDNovember 5 Wednesday10:30 AM → 11:45 AMSessions: 1Instructor: M. Jane Markley, RN (ret), LFACHE, Health Care Ethics AdvisorLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineThe instructor will review your healthcare responsibilities and the aspects you should consider now to improve your quality of life and manage your healthcare as you age. Focus will be given to the documentation required to ensure you receive the care you prefer, such as healthcare power of attorney, advance directive, MOLST, etc. She will also discuss how... read more -
November 7 Monday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Vincent Rossi, Historian & AuthorLocations: Online ClassThe City of San Diego was profoundly changed by World War II. The population nearly doubled between 1940 and 1943. During that period, 1,500 people per week were moving into San Diego and entire new neighborhoods, such as Linda Vista, grew up. Balboa Park was rapidly transformed into a navy training base and San Diego became a hub for military activity in... read more -
November 8 Tuesday1:00 PM → 3:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Henry George, Engineer, Archaeologist and GeologistLocations: Online ClassColumbus is credited for discovering the New World, but in reality, the New World was settled many millennia before by settlers from North East Asia. This lecture will examine the Clovis-first settlement of the New World featuring a three-migration hypothesis —The Paleo-Indians from the Lena River, The Athabaskans from Dyuktai, and the Eskimo-Aleuts from... read more
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RECORDEDNovember 5 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:15 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Allen Pietrobon, Associate Professor of Global Affairs, Trinity UniversityLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineIn the years after WWII, owning a single-family home with an American-built car in the driveway came to symbolize the American dream. In this presentation we will explore how and why this unique form of suburban living first arose in America. What are the legacies of the suburbs and how did they shape American politics, culture, race relations, and gender... read more -
November 8 Tuesday3:00 PM → 4:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Joan Hart, Art History Instructor, Museum One, Inc.Locations: Online ClassWhy is Monet such a popular artist today? And why do so many of us love his works of art? For instance, do you count his paintings among your favorites? In this 3-part series, beloved Oasis art history instructor Joan Hart combines lecture and discussion, seeking answers to these questions by taking us on a journey into the world of Monet. In this session,... read more -
October 30 Wednesday9:15 AM → 12:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Joli McCathran, Chair, Montgomery County Champion Tree ProgramLocations: TripChampion Trees are the largest living specimens of their species. Join Joli McCathran, chair of the Montgomery County Champion Tree Program, to visit a number of Champion Trees in our community, including a world-wide Champion. We’ll tour around in a bus, with on/off stops to learn about these magnificent specimens. A bathroom stop will be... read more -
November 9 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:15 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Brian Rose, Professor (ret.), Department of Communication and Media Studies, Fordham UniversityLocations: Online ClassSince the beginning of motion pictures, making audiences laugh has been one of film industry’s chief box office attractions. Skilled acrobatic comedians were enormously popular in the silent era, as were their more verbally dexterous talking picture successors. Comedy exploded once movies could talk, from screwball to romance to social satire to musicals,... read more -
November 6 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:15 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Judy Luis-Watson, Educator and MusicianLocations: Online ClassWhat roads did Bobby Darin boldly travel to get from Rock n’ Roll to protest music? Who were some of the iconic figures who encouraged him on his... read more -
October 30 Wednesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Victor Rezmovic and Deeva Garel, Technology InstructorsLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineThis introductory course presents the features of the Apple Watch, focusing on health and wellness. From fitness tracking and heart rate monitoring to emergency SOS and mindfulness apps, students will explore how this wearable technology enhances daily life. Through demonstrations and discussions, participants will gain insights into integrating these... read more
