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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 -
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 -
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
