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August 19 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Serenella Linares, Director of Adult EducationLocations: Online ClassExplore the marvels of underground tree communication with Mycologist and Audubon Naturalist Society's Adult Programs Director, Serenella Linares. Learn how plants and fungi are connected under your feet and the different signals that are sent to rule the forest, from the bottom... read more -
August 26 – September 2 Thursday4:00 PM → 5:30 PMSessions: 2Instructor: Steven Friedman, Music HistorianLocations: Online ClassBob Fosse is a creative genius who reinvented the way Broadway dance is seen. His driven persona and frequent assists from Gwen Verdon catapulted him to success. We will explore his portfolio of work from his days at MGM that lead him to create “Pajama Game”, “Damn Yankees” and many more musicals including “Chicago”. Come enjoy the work of... read more
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August 20 Friday6:00 PM → 7:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Chris Burns, Many-StringsLocations: Online ClassRobert Schumann was taught by one of the greatest piano teachers of his time, and he married an exceptional professional, Clara, his teacher’s daughter! In addition to Clara's lifelong support, he enjoyed Felix Mendelssohn’s appreciation and encouragement. Great music came to us from Robert Schumann and Clara’s talent and love are woven into that... read more
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August 23 Monday10:30 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Dr. Malik Adil, Medical Director Stroke Program, Suburban HospitalLocations: Online Class 1We will be talking briefly about stroke prevention, risk factors, signs and symptoms, and new developments in stroke... read more
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August 23 Monday1:00 PM → 2:15 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Lola Sparrowhawk, Author/HistorianLocations: Online ClassChina's economy was the largest in the world for many centuries until the Opium Wars with Britain in the late 1800s. By 1870 China's share of global GDP fell by half, and its territorial sovereignty was compromised until the end of World War II. Some China experts believe that in 1949 Beijing began a 100-year plan (The Hundred-Year Marathon) to regain... read more
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August 23 – August 24 Monday, Tuesday4:00 PM → 5:15 PMSessions: 2Instructor: Henry George, Engineer, Archaeologist and GeologistLocations: Online ClassThe Urban Revolution is the third transformation in the human career. 5500 years ago in Mesopotamia, thousands of farmers abandoned their villages and built the first cities in the history of the world. The Urban Revolution describes the transformation from a village-farming society to an urban, state-level society. The lecture will describe the causes of... read more
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November 10 Thursday1:30 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Locations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreThis will be a hybrid class; please sign up for the in-person (at Oasis) or virtual session based on your preference. During this tutor development session we will explore where to access resources and books for your tutoring sessions. The main topics discussed will be access to your school media center, Oasis resource room as well as public library access.... read more -
November 10 Thursday1:30 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Locations: Online ClassThis will be a hybrid class; please sign up for the in-person (at Oasis) or virtual session based on your preference. During this tutor development session we will explore where to access resources and books for your tutoring sessions. The main topics discussed will be access to your school media center, Oasis resource room as well as public library access.... read more
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August 24 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Peter Bolland, MA, Professor of Philosophy and Humanities, Southwestern CollegeLocations: Online ClassChristian mystic Thomas Merton (1915-1968) left an indelible mark on the spiritual landscape both within his tradition and all around... read more
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November 14 Monday1:30 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Linda Wilson, AT Instructional Specialist (MCPS) & Margie Gaudino, School Library Media Programs (MCPS)Locations: Online ClassPresented by MCPS staff, you'll hear insider knowledge on what's available for student technology use at their schools. Becoming a proficient reader involves more than just practicing decoding. We’ll share how ebooks and audiobooks can be an integral part of the process. You’ll learn about the digital resources available in MCPS, how to help your... read more -
August 25 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Dan Sherman, Musical Theatre InstructorLocations: Online ClassFor more than 50 years, this boy from Brooklyn charmed the world with song, dance, and manic comedy. This class will present Danny Kaye's fascinating life story and illustrate it with audio and video clips from stage ("Tchaikovsky!"), film ("The Vessel with the Pestle"), and TV, including clips of Kaye (who could not read music) conducting symphony... read more -
August 25 Wednesday4:00 PM → 5:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Daryl Davis, Race Relations ExpertLocations: Online ClassAs we get closer to 2042, the year in which Whites are projected to lose majority status in the US population, research suggests that demographic anxiety is contributing to many of the social fissures polarizing the United States, from immigration policy to welfare reform to differing views of the January 6 Capitol insurrection. This class will take a... read more
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January 25 1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Linda Shiffman, Tutor InstructorLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreIn this session tutors will share some of the wonderful activities they are using with students. Each participant will bring 2 items or ideas to share with their tutor colleagues. Tutors will be grouped by grade level taught; if you work with more than one grade level you can choose with which group you wish to share. In order to plan in more detail please... read more -
August 26 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:15 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Brian Rose, Professor (ret.), Department of Communication and Media Studies, Fordham Universitys College at Lincoln CenterLocations: Online ClassBeginning in the mid-1950s, rock music found a surprising home on mainstream television. Programs hosted by Milton Berle, Steve Allen, and especially Ed Sullivan featured a wide variety of musicians. Then, in 1964, the appearance of the Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show would change the face of pop culture, leading to an explosion of televised rock. This... read more
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August 27 Friday6:00 PM → 7:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Chris Burns, Many-StringsLocations: Online ClassMozart’s concertos are musical miracles. They are graceful and elegant. He blessed the world with 27 piano concertos, his “out of this world” clarinet concerto, and additional woodwind, violin, and horn concertos. A day with Mozart is a better day! Enjoy with a treat of your choice! (For more Friday night music programs, see class #624, 656, 669,... read more
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March 20 10:00 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Caitlin MillerLocations: Online ClassPresented by Planet Word, The Museum where Words come to Life, in this session participants consider how words are themselves cultural artifacts. Participants also participate in quick linguistic puzzles and analyze a spoken-word piece by Professor Jamila Lysicott, presented in the Words Matter gallery at Planet Word. The session will provide opportunities... read more -
July 14 Wednesday7:00 PM → 8:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: William Durham, Stanford UniversityLocations: Online ClassExplore open questions about one of the most studied environments on Earth. How did tree finches evolve where there were no trees? Why are Nazca and blue-footed boobies so very aggressive, despite comical appearances? Join us for this fascinating look at the island that inspired Darwin's Origin of Species! This program is in partnership with and hosted... read more
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February 9 10:30 AM → 3:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Linda Shiffman, Tutor InstructorLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreNew tutor training is required for all volunteers seeking to participate in our Oasis Tutoring program. During this full-day training you will engage with fellow new tutors and get a glimpse of what tutoring looks like in action. Together with your peers you will participate in activities focused on teaching and building literacy skills with children. You... read more -
July 29 Thursday7:00 PM → 8:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Stephanie Miller, Founder, Zero Waste in DCLocations: Online ClassDig into the contents of your recycling bin during this hands-on workshop with Zero Waste in DC Founder Stephanie Miller. Identify what's recyclable, what's not, and how to reduce waste at home. Everyone will have an opportunity to ask specific questions related to their own recycling. Finally, we'll know whether to recycle that little thing that holds the... read more
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February 23 11:30 AM → 12:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Gloria Silverberg, MCPS School CounselorLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreGloria Silverberg, former MCPS School Counselor (MCPS Counselor of the Year, 2020 & Maryland State Semifinalist Counselor of the Year, 2021) and current Child Social Emotional & Coping Skills Coach, presents on managing student behaviors, i.e., students who are highly distractible or lack academic motivation. You will learn about the impact of the... read more
