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October 28 Friday11:00 AM → 1:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Amanda Hodges, Visitor Services ManagerLocations: TripThe National Building Museum educates the public about the impact of architecture, engineering, landscape architecture, construction, planning, and design on our daily lives and communities. Its exhibits and interactive programs about the past, present, and future reside in the awe-inspiring spaces of the historic Pension Building in DC. On this special... read more -
October 31 – November 2 Monday, Wednesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 2Locations: Online ClassIf you use the Internet or have a smartphone, then you will be targeted by cybercriminals. According to the FBI, American individuals and businesses lost over $3.5 billion in 2019. Learn how to protect your personal information, your email, your financial data, and your devices from this growing threat. Part 1: Cybercriminal Tricks and Traps, Monday,... read more -
October 31 – November 2 Monday, Wednesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 2Locations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreIf you use the Internet or have a smartphone, then you will be targeted by cybercriminals. According to the FBI, American individuals and businesses lost over $3.5 billion in 2019. Learn how to protect your personal information, your email, your financial data, and your devices from this growing threat. Part 1: Cybercriminal Tricks and Traps, Monday,... read more
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November 1 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Steven Friedman, Music HistorianLocations: Online ClassJerome Robbins was a complicated, talented and inventive choreographer and director. Come enjoy the story of how he changed the Broadway musical forever with such shows as On The Town, The King and I, and West Side... read more -
November 1 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Steven Friedman, Music HistorianLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreJerome Robbins was a complicated, talented and inventive choreographer and director. Come enjoy the story of how he changed the Broadway musical forever with such shows as On The Town, The King and I, and West Side... read more
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November 1 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Lola Sparrowhawk, Author and HistorianLocations: Online ClassDuring one of the most violent conflicts of human history, a unique event unfolded five months into the hostilities along the Western Front of the First World War. Lulls had occurred in the fighting as armies ran out of men and munitions and commanders reconsidered their strategies following the first two major engagements. And in the weeks leading up to... read more -
November 1 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? 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, we will take a walk... read more -
November 2 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Jane Ellen, Performer, Composer, and Recording ArtistLocations: Online ClassLinda Ronstadt has mastered the secret of longevity in popular music: the ability to remain relevant across the decades. From her early days with the Stone Poneys, to studio sessions with Nelson Riddle, country-western music and mariachi songs, Ronstadt has long been recognized as one of the most versatile and commercially successful female singers in... read more -
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
