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November 30 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Judy Scott Feldman, Ph.D., Art Historian/National Mall CoalitionLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreArchitects shape our daily lives in ways we often don't notice or understand. Learn to look critically at the architecture of the present as well as that of the past -- classical temples, Gothic cathedrals, modern skyscrapers. See how designers manipulate building materials, space, light and volume to influence the way we experience the built... read more -
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November 5 Tuesday2:00 PM → 3:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Larissa Johnson, Health and Fitness InstructorLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreJoin us for some Election Day fun. Have you been wanting to try cardio drumming? In this special one-time class, you'll enjoy your oldies music favorites. Cardio drumming takes a simple movement – drumming – and turns it into a full-body workout that will leave you smiling and feeling great. This class will be mostly seated with optional... read more -
December 1 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Steven Gimbel, Professor of Philosophy, Gettysburg CollegeLocations: Online ClassWerner Heisenberg was one of the figures who created quantum mechanics, the strange theory of matter at its smallest levels. We will delve into this theory, explaining wave/particle duality, the measurement problem, and Heisenberg's uncertainty principle. We will examine Heisenberg's own life, including questions around his participation in the Nazi nuclear... read more -
December 1 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Daniel Stashower, Author, and Scott Sedar, ActorLocations: Online ClassAuthor Daniel Stashower’s new book, American Demon: Eliot Ness and the Hunt for America’s Jack the Ripper, explores a gripping, little-known chapter of the storied career of a legendary crime fighter. Join Stashower and actor Scott Sedar as they bring this American icon to life, from his early exploits in Chicago as leader of "The Untouchables" to... read more -
RECORDEDNovember 13 Thursday10:30 AM → 3:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Molly Williamson, Foreign Service Officer (Ret.) and Scholar, Middle East InstituteLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineEven if you attended Molly’s talk in January 2025, you won’t want to miss this program. Each session builds on the other — with Part II offering deeper analysis of themes introduced in Part I. Part I: Key Factors in the Current Chaos This segment examines the regional demographic, economic, and policy factors in the evolving period of the Arab... read more -
December 2 Friday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Barbara Paulson, European Travel SpecialistLocations: Online ClassALL NEW CONTENT! Skip Westminster Abbey; try a 12th c. Knights Templar church. Skip the decorative arts at the V&A; view a retrospective of English living rooms from the past 500 years or the Fan Museum (yes, those things you flap around to cool off). Skip the British Library; visit Charles Dickens' or Samuel Johnson’s home and library. Skip the Cutty... read more -
November 7 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Steven Gimbel, Professor of Philosophy, Gettysburg CollegeLocations: Online ClassCan a joke be morally wrong? Are there certain jokes that some people can tell, but not others? How do we know when a joke has crossed the ethical line? How do we draw that line? What are the factors that go in to determining where the line is? (See related classes #508, 556,... read more -
December 2 Friday6:00 PM → 7:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Chris Burns, Many-StringsLocations: Online ClassA regular experience of Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos is an essential ingredient to a life well lived. They are magical! Enchanting! And we are very lucky to have them at all! They almost disappeared forever. Felix Mendelsohn to the rescue! With their rediscovery, Johann Sebastian Bach became Baroque... read more -
November 7 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Dan Sherman, PhDLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineBest known as the composer of “Over the Rainbow,” Buffalo-born Harold Arlen wrote over 500 songs for stage and film over fifty years. Arlen’s music is infused with jazz, and his songs became standards for singers such as Judy Garland, Lena Horne, Frank Sinatra, and Ethel Waters. The class will cover Arlen’s life and career and include many... read more -
RECORDEDNovember 13 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Johns Hopkins Medicine–Affiliated SpeakerLocations: Online ClassBone health is essential as we age—but what happens when your bone density is lower than normal, yet not low enough to be osteoporosis? This condition is called osteopenia, and it’s more common than you might... read more -
November 7 Thursday2:00 PM → 3:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Martina Sestakova, Art Educator, Designer and PainterLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreMany artworks have been created about the self. In this workshop, join art educator Martina Sestakova in a visual exploration of your senses and what makes you a unique self. We will take a look at the works of artists such as Sonia Delaunay, Paul Klee, and Karel Appel, while we write, share, and work in watercolors. We will study up on abstract art and... read more -
December 19 Tuesday3:00 PM → 4:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Jonina Duker, Certified Book Discussion LeaderLocations: Online ClassSittenfeld’s seventh novel explores the life of a female comedy TV writer – think Saturday Night Live – who finally seems to be “punching above her weight class” romantically speaking. The author’s skillful prose is on full display. Is the novel homage to romantic comedies? Or satire? You’ll have to read it to decide. Please read... read more -
October 3 – December 12 No Class: November 7Tuesday11:00 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 10Instructor: Lori Spak, Retired MCPS Spanish TeacherLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreThis is an introductory course to Spanish language and the culture. The purpose is to facilitate the practical application of the language in everyday oral and written communication at the beginning novice level. The focus will be on basic communication skills, while becoming familiar with the Spanish-speaking world. Students will learn structures that... read more -
November 9 Saturday10:00 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Marianne Starr, Naturalist, Locust Grove Nature CenterLocations: TripLevel of Difficulty: 2 out of 5 The C & O Canal towpath is full of surprises any season. On this walk we'll look for migratory birds on the canal and in the Potomac and for signs of other wildlife, like owls and raccoons. We'll venture down trails from the towpath to the river so bring hiking poles for uneven terrain. There we'll enjoy... read more -
October 24 – November 28 Tuesday1:00 PM → 3:00 PMSessions: 6Instructor: Gary Cahn, Bridge InstructorLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreBridge is a terrific game that helps keep your mind alert and provides enjoyable times with friends. At the same time, it requires concentration and a reasonably good memory. This course is designed for people who have never played bridge. The following topics will be covered: counting points in your hand; bids at the one level; responses by partner;... read more -
November 11 Monday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Dr. Michael Kryzanek, Professor Emeritus, Political Science, Bridgewater State UniversityLocations: Online ClassThere is growing sentiment among the American people and scholars of our democratic system that the governmental structure created by the Constitution is in crisis, if not irrevocably broken. In response to endless partisan bickering, the undemocratic nature of the Electoral College, growing restrictions on voting, gerrymandered representative districts... read more -
November 17 – November 24 Monday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 2Instructor: Amita Sarin and Ori Soltes, PhD, Documentary Co-ProducersLocations: Online ClassWashington, D.C. is home to hundreds of sacred spaces—each with a unique story and architectural beauty reflecting the faith communities that helped shape our city. Before each class, students will watch two episodes of the new documentary series A Sacred Piece of Home: Washington, D.C. online. In class, you'll have the unique opportunity to discuss the... read more -
November 12 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: David B Lindauer, Lt. Colonel (Ret.), US Army Signal CorpsLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineThis class and discussion take a detailed look at the final year of World War I, and the events leading up to the 11 November Armistice. It was a momentous year: For the Germans, who had driven Russia out of the War, it was a matter of administering a knock-out blow to the Western Allies before the weight of American involvement could make itself felt. For... read more -
RECORDEDNovember 18 Tuesday10:30 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Kim Williams, Architectural HistorianLocations: Online ClassLong before it became a bustling capital, Washington, D.C. was a patchwork of farms and country estates spread across a quiet rural landscape. This presentation traces the transformation of that landscape from the late 18th century until the last farm ceased operation in the 1960s. As the city grew beyond its original bounds, most of these farmsteads and... read more -
RECORDEDNovember 18 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Seth Kibel, Musician and ComposerLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineDave Brubeck was a gifted jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader, but even more than that, he helped redefine the sound of 20th century American music. We'll follow him from his early days as a leading figure of both the West Coast and "cool" jazz movements, to his golden years as an elder statesman of American music. We'll also explore the strange genesis... read more
