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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 -
November 21 Tuesday3:00 PM → 4:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Jonina Duker, Certified Book Discussion LeaderLocations: Online ClassJohn Robert Lewis was born in 1940 to a family of sharecroppers and died in 2020 as an acclaimed international leader. An original Freedom Rider in 1961, he was later elected 19 times as one of Georgia’s Representatives in Congress. Among the author’s honors is the 2009 Pulitzer for a biography of President Andrew Jackson. This work concludes with... read more -
October 15 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Elaine Apter, Secretary, League of Women Voters, Montgomery Cty.Locations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineOn November 5, we will choose our next President, and as Marylanders, we will also be asked to decide on several different state and local ballot questions. The wording in these ballot questions can often be difficult to decipher and may leave many voters wondering whether they voted in favor of or against an issue! Join Elaine Apter from the League of... read more -
October 20 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Bonita Billman, Art History LecturerLocations: Online ClassYou may feel you have been here before, for Waddesdon was an inspiration for Biltmore in Ashville, NC. Part of the National Trust. Waddesdon Manor, built by the Rothschild family, is full of English Grand Manner portraits, French furniture and Sevres porcelain and countless other treasures. We’ll take a tour of the house, and revel in the art objects,... read more -
RECORDEDOctober 22 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Judy Scott Feldman, Ph.D., Art HistorianLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineThis presentation delves into the Romanesque churches that grace the Camino de Santiago, the famed medieval pilgrimage route leading to Santiago de Compostela in northwest Spain. Built in the 11th and 12th centuries, and housing the sacred relics of beloved Christian saints, these churches—including Conques, Vézelay, and Saint-Sernin in... read more -
RECORDEDOctober 23 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Sue Kirchoff, Medicare Expert CounselorLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineThis session is designed specifically for current Medicare beneficiaries to help you navigate the 2026 Open Enrollment period with confidence. Learn about important plan updates, changes to benefits, and how to make the best choices for your healthcare coverage. We’ll also cover practical tips to protect yourself from Medicare fraud and scams. The... read more -
RECORDEDOctober 23 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Howard Gleckman, Senior Fellow, The Urban InstituteLocations: Online ClassWe are seeing major changes in government supports for older adults and their families. Some critical government programs are shrinking or even disappearing. How can older adults, their families, and their communities... read more -
October 16 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Joan Hart, Art History Instructor, Museum One, Inc.Locations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineImmerse yourself in the Paris art scene of 1874 and explore the origins of the French Impressionist movement with art historian Joan Hart. This three-part series will illuminate the historic exhibition at the National Gallery, "Paris 1874: The Impressionist Moment", a rare reunion of many of the paintings featured in the groundbreaking 1874 Paris exhibition... read more -
October 21 Friday10:30 AM → 12:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Canden Arciniega, Manager and Guide, DC by FootLocations: TripEnjoy an autumn day exploring the diverse history and architecture of Georgetown, which is older than DC itself. Our two mile walk will include historic homes, Kennedy homes, the oldest house in DC, the C&O Canal, and the oldest family-run restaurant in DC. We’ll be viewing from the street and not entering any residences. Participants are responsible... read more -
RECORDEDOctober 23 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Johns Hopkins Medicine–Affiliated SpeakerLocations: Online ClassOccasional memory lapses are a normal part of aging—but when changes in thinking or memory become more noticeable, it’s important to know what they might mean. This webinar is for older adults who want to learn more about moderate cognitive impairment, a stage between typical age-related forgetfulness and more serious conditions like... read more -
October 21 Friday6:00 PM → 7:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Chris Burns, Many-StringsLocations: Online ClassThis hour will celebrate the baroque creativity of G. F. Handel. Interestingly, although he shared the same time frame as J.S. Bach, Handel had an entirely different client list -- for which he served as the composer of The Messiah, Water Music for King George, The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba, and much more. This hour will provide a delightful selection... read more -
October 24 Friday1:00 PM → 3:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Wider Circle Volunteer CoordinatorLocations: A Wider CircleA Wider Circle’s Essential Support program provides basic items for the home to our neighbors seeking to rise out of poverty. Volunteers help sort donations and stock the showrooms where clients select their items. With the help of volunteer groups like ours, A Wider Circle is able to furnish 10-20 homes free of charge each day for our neighbors in... read more -
October 24 Monday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Richard Bell, Professor of History, University of MarylandLocations: Online ClassSalem, 1692: Two young girls living in the household of one of the town’s ministers are acted strangely—having fits. The doctor is called and he tells the minister that his girls are suffering from the action of the Devil’s ‘Evil Hand’ upon them. Join University of Maryland historian Dr. Richard Bell for a deep dive into witch-hunting in early... read more -
October 17 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Judy Scott Feldman, Ph.D., Art Historian/National Mall CoalitionLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineDr. Feldman will take a look back at the 1,000 year period between classical Rome and the Italian Renaissance, during which a new style of art and architecture emerged. This “Gothic” style represents a synthesis of classical, Christian, and Germanic cultural traditions, in an era of growing cities, economies, universities, powerful church and royalty.... read more -
October 24 Monday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Nadine Bopp, BA, Ecology, MLA, Landscape Architecture, Columbia College Part-Time FacultyLocations: Online ClassCartography is one of our oldest forms of communication. Mapmaking probably existed before writing and a formal language was invented. Today, maps are used for everything from the GPS on our smart phones to way-finding at the local mall to the ‘mental maps’ we give to others to find ourselves. Historic maps combines science, aesthetics and scientific... read more -
October 18 Friday12:00 PM → 1:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Tom Teasley, World Percussionist and ComposerLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreJoin percussionist/multi-instrumentalist Tom Teasley for a hands-on journey through the world of percussion. Tom will demonstrate his unique approach to various percussion instruments, which is informed by his multiple trips abroad as a cultural envoy for the US Department of State. Then you’ll have the opportunity to learn and play basic rhythms from... read more -
October 24 Monday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Suzanne Coyle, MA, CCC-SLPLocations: Online ClassDid you know that someone in the United States experiences a stroke every 40 seconds? Stroke is a serious medical event and a leading cause of both death and disability. Join us to learn how to identify the symptoms of stroke as well as useful information about stroke prevention and... read more -
October 25 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Dan Sherman, Musical Theatre InstructorLocations: Online ClassPerhaps best known as America’s first star conductor, Leonard Bernstein was an accomplished composer whose works were sometimes criticized for eclecticism as they drew from many sources including jazz and Jewish liturgical music. This course will review Bernstein’s career as composer outside of the theatre and place it in tradition of American... read more -
October 21 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 Aggie Blum Thompson. Aggie Blum Thompson is the author of three domestic... read more
