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November 9 Wednesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Daryl Davis, MusicianLocations: Online ClassWhen it comes to Rock'n'Roll guitarists of the 1950s, Chuck Berry's name jumps out ahead of everyone else's name as being the man who created Rock'n'Roll guitar playing from which all guitar players of that genre evolved. In this class we'll take a look at some of the other great but lesser known players of that... read more -
October 30 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 -
November 9 Wednesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Daryl Davis, MusicianLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreWhen it comes to Rock'n'Roll guitarists of the 1950s, Chuck Berry's name jumps out ahead of everyone else's name as being the man who created Rock'n'Roll guitar playing from which all guitar players of that genre evolved. In this class we'll take a look at some of the other great but lesser known players of that... read more
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November 10 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Ken Ow, AARP VolunteerLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreIn this workshop, you'll learn how to utilize the latest high-tech safety features in your current car, what technology to look for when shopping for a new car, the safety benefits of blind-spot warning systems, forward collision warnings, lane departure warnings, smart headlights, and more! Limit:... read more -
October 31 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Louis Chang, M.D., Neurosurgical Spine SpecialistLocations: Online ClassSpinal stenosis is a debilitating condition that involves the narrowing of the spinal canal. Louis Chang, M.D., a neurosurgical spine specialist, will describe minimally invasive surgical options for spinal stenosis that can help patients restore mobility and improve their quality of... read more -
November 7 Friday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Daryl Davis, MusicianLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and Online(At the instructor's request, the date of this class has been changed to Friday, November 7.) We’ll explore the parallel innovations of Brian Wilson (The Beach Boys) and Sylvester Stewart, a.k.a. Sly Stone (Sly & The Family Stone), two visionary artists who transformed the sound of American popular music in the 1960s and 70s. Their music inspired... read more -
November 10 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:15 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Allen Pietrobon, Asst. Professor/Global Affairs, Trinity Univ.Locations: Online ClassNorman Cousins is probably best remembered as the long-time editor of the influential American weekly magazine Saturday Review. But Cousins was also engaged in secret missions behind the Iron Curtain to conduct high-stakes negotiations directly with the Soviet leadership. In the shadow of the nuclear arms race, Cousins worked tirelessly to slow... read more -
November 10 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Imani Y. Haynes, Education Program Manager, and Lauren Bokor, Archaeology Education InstructorLocations: TripThis park in North Bethesda, MD is significant because of its association with Reverend Henson, whose 1849 autobiography, The Life of Josiah Henson, Formerly a Slave, Now an Inhabitant of Canada inspired Harriet Beecher Stowe’s landmark novel, Uncle Tom’s Cabin. This two-part program includes a presentation about Reverend Henson, followed by a tour... read more -
November 11 Friday10:30 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Christine Bitzer, LICSW, LCSWLocations: Online ClassWe all wish to sustain our quality of life and remain active and engaged as we age. Learn how to safeguard your health while enjoying the activities and social relationships which bring you happiness. In order to continue an active lifestyle, one needs both physical and mental capacity. Learn the concrete steps one can take to minimize your health risks and... read more -
November 7 Friday2:30 PM → 3:15 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Daryl Davis, AuthorLocations: Oasis at Macys Home Store(At the instructor's request, the date of this class has been changed to Friday, November 7.) You may know Daryl Davis as a talented musician, but he is also renowned for his decades-long work engaging and transforming members of the Ku Klux Klan—work that began with a chance conversation in a country music bar. In his newly revised book, The Klan... read more -
October 31 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Judy Scott Feldman, Ph.D., Art Historian/National Mall CoalitionLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineAndrea Palladio (1508-1580) is the most influential architect in Western architectural history. We will examine his reinvention of ancient Roman classicism in villas he created for his wealthy clients in the Veneto during the Italian Renaissance, his influence on Thomas Jefferson, and his enduring impact on architects and domestic architecture today,... read more -
November 14 Monday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Bonita Billman, Art History LecturerLocations: Online ClassPierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919) was one of the founding fathers of the movement we call Impressionism, along with his friends Bazille, Sisley, Monet, Pissarro, Degas, and Morisot. Known for his endearing genre scenes, nude bathers and lush flowers, Renoir consciously chose charming, cheerful and colorful subjects. He said “There are enough unpleasant... read more -
November 14 Monday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Blaine Davies, MA, Professor of U.S. HistoryLocations: Online ClassSince our first Presidential election when the nation unanimously elected George Washington, the history of presidential elections in the United States has been marked by controversy, back room deals and on a couple of occasions being decided by the House of Representatives. Blaine Davies explores the turbulent history of our Presidential elections dating... read more -
November 15 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Steven Friedman, Music HistorianLocations: Online ClassThe lights go down, the curtain goes up and the audience is plunged into the world of a show. On Broadway, the opening number is more than just the first song —it’s a musical mission statement of the story, style, and tone of the journey ahead. From Oklahoma to Hamilton, revisit great Broadway opening numbers that set the tone for the theatrical... read more -
November 15 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Steven Friedman, Music HistorianLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreThe lights go down, the curtain goes up and the audience is plunged into the world of a show. On Broadway, the opening number is more than just the first song —it’s a musical mission statement of the story, style, and tone of the journey ahead. From Oklahoma to Hamilton, revisit great Broadway opening numbers that set the tone for the theatrical... read more
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November 15 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Peter Bolland, MA, Professor of Philosophy and Humanities, Southwestern CollegeLocations: Online ClassA traditional harvest festival, Thanksgiving gives us a communal opportunity to consciously shift out of our normal worried minds, stuck, on how there’s never enough – never enough money, never enough time, never enough love – and move instead into the awareness that we have everything we need. “Gratitude,” wrote the Roman philosopher Seneca “is... read more -
November 15 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 -
November 16 Wednesday10:30 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Mihail Zilbermint, MD, EndocrinologistLocations: Online ClassNovember is American Diabetes Month! Half of all Americans age 65 or older have prediabetes and are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Come join Dr. Zilbermint to learn about diabetes prevention, what prediabetes is and how to avoid it as we... read more -
November 16 Wednesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Owen Ullmann, Retired Journalist/Public Affairs LecturerLocations: Online ClassJournalist Owen Ullman shares the story of Janet Yellen, a remarkable woman who shattered glass ceilings in the economics profession and government by using her cognitive skills and compassion to make the American economy benefit everyone. In particular, she has sought to help the disadvantaged in society and end the inequality gap still faced by women... read more -
November 16 Wednesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Owen Ullmann, Retired Journalist/Public Affairs LecturerLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreJournalist Owen Ullman shares the story of Janet Yellen, a remarkable woman who shattered glass ceilings in the economics profession and government by using her cognitive skills and compassion to make the American economy benefit everyone. In particular, she has sought to help the disadvantaged in society and end the inequality gap still faced by women... read more
