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December 9 – December 10 Thursday, Friday1:30 PM → 3:00 PMSessions: 2Instructor: Ernest Liotti, Faculty, Peabody InstituteLocations: Online ClassThese lectures will be a survey of the music of Mozart. Whatever genre Mozart touched, he perfected. We will look at examples of sonatas, concertos, symphony, choral music and opera, and we’ll present many recorded and video... read moreThese lectures will be a survey of the music of Mozart. Whatever genre Mozart touched, he perfected. We will look at examples of sonatas, concertos, symphony, choral music and opera, and we’ll present many recorded and video examples. -
December 10 Friday10:30 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Kim Brooks, Holistic Health InstructorLocations: Online ClassAge strong and gracefully with changes you can implement into your everyday lifestyle to improve your balance and flexibility. We will learn several different routines of 10 minutes or less so you may enjoy choices throughout your week. Please wear comfortable clothes. This class is sponsored by CarePlus Home... read moreAge strong and gracefully with changes you can implement into your everyday lifestyle to improve your balance and flexibility. We will learn several different routines of 10 minutes or less so you may enjoy choices throughout your week. Please wear comfortable clothes. This class is sponsored by CarePlus Home Health. -
December 13 Monday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Owen Ullmann, Journalist and AuthorLocations: Oasis at the Macy's Home StoreA decade ago, Bitcoin seemed like a crazy idea embraced by criminals and geeks. Now, there are hundreds of digital currencies and they are emerging as a new system of money exchange embraced by Wall Street and the world's central banks. Here's a primer on the pros and cons of cryptocurrency and how it will affect our future financial... read moreA decade ago, Bitcoin seemed like a crazy idea embraced by criminals and geeks. Now, there are hundreds of digital currencies and they are emerging as a new system of money exchange embraced by Wall Street and the world's central banks. Here's a primer on the pros and cons of cryptocurrency and how it will affect our future financial transactions. -
December 13 Monday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Owen Ullmann, Journalist and AuthorLocations: Online ClassA decade ago, Bitcoin seemed like a crazy idea embraced by criminals and geeks. Now, there are hundreds of digital currencies and they are emerging as a new system of money exchange embraced by Wall Street and the world's central banks. Here's a primer on the pros and cons of cryptocurrency and how it will affect our future financial... read moreA decade ago, Bitcoin seemed like a crazy idea embraced by criminals and geeks. Now, there are hundreds of digital currencies and they are emerging as a new system of money exchange embraced by Wall Street and the world's central banks. Here's a primer on the pros and cons of cryptocurrency and how it will affect our future financial transactions. -
November 5 – December 17 No Class: Friday, November 26Friday1:30 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 6Instructor: Aubrey Reinmiller, PT, CPTLocations: Online ClassImproving your balance can help prevent falls and enhance your mobility! Each session will include strength training of your core and legs as well as stretching for common tight areas. You will learn practical strategies and tips for preventing falls while enjoying some fun balance and coordination exercises. Exercises may be performed seated or standing.... read moreImproving your balance can help prevent falls and enhance your mobility! Each session will include strength training of your core and legs as well as stretching for common tight areas. You will learn practical strategies and tips for preventing falls while enjoying some fun balance and coordination exercises. Exercises may be performed seated or standing. Wear supportive shoes and have a sturdy chair, light weights, and water with you. Limit 25. -
November 9 – December 14 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 6Instructor: Kim Brooks, Holistic Health InstructorLocations: Online ClassThis course uses gentle yoga standing poses to improve our balance and make leg muscles and bones stronger. We will utilize poses for strengthening upper body muscles and incorporate neuron training for memory improvement. Each class includes restful breathing sequences to calm the mind and nervous system and leave each participant feeling relaxed and... read moreThis course uses gentle yoga standing poses to improve our balance and make leg muscles and bones stronger. We will utilize poses for strengthening upper body muscles and incorporate neuron training for memory improvement. Each class includes restful breathing sequences to calm the mind and nervous system and leave each participant feeling relaxed and refreshed. Exercises may be performed seated or standing. Wear comfortable clothing and have a chair and exercise mat available. -
November 5 – December 3 Friday2:00 PM → 3:00 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: November 5 and December 3. Limit:... read moreAre 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: November 5 and December 3. Limit: 18 -
April 12 – June 22 Tuesday, Wednesday, ThursdaySessions: 6Locations: Online ClassBrowse through additional health and wellness classes, events and support groups from our sponsor Suburban Hospital. Upcoming events include Better Breathers Club, Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group, Diabetes Thrive 365 education meetings and more. Dates and times vary per program. Please use the link provided to register for these classes and for... read moreBrowse through additional health and wellness classes, events and support groups from our sponsor Suburban Hospital. Upcoming events include Better Breathers Club, Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group, Diabetes Thrive 365 education meetings and more. Dates and times vary per program. Please use the link provided to register for these classes and for additional information. -
January 14 – April 15 Tuesday2:00 PM → 3:00 PMSessions: 14Instructor: Mary Ferguson, Oasis VolunteerLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreIt's time for winter exercise and new friendships. Join us for an energetic walk along the halls of Montgomery Mall. All walking speeds are welcome. Walkers will meet at Oasis and leave promptly at 2:05 pm. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing; bring... read moreIt's time for winter exercise and new friendships. Join us for an energetic walk along the halls of Montgomery Mall. All walking speeds are welcome. Walkers will meet at Oasis and leave promptly at 2:05 pm. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing; bring water. -
April 23 – May 21 Thursday11:30 AM → 12:30 PMSessions: 5Instructor: Lori Spak, Retired MCPS Spanish TeacherLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreThis course is a continuation of Beginning Spanish 1B offered during the Winter 2026 term. This course is for students who wish to have basic conversations about everyday topics in Spanish, either to communicate with friends, family or neighbors, or for traveling to Spanish-speaking countries. Themes include family, careers, food and shopping, as well as an... read moreThis course is a continuation of Beginning Spanish 1B offered during the Winter 2026 term. This course is for students who wish to have basic conversations about everyday topics in Spanish, either to communicate with friends, family or neighbors, or for traveling to Spanish-speaking countries. Themes include family, careers, food and shopping, as well as an introduction to culture and interesting places in the Spanish-speaking world. At the novice level, students are encouraged to use Spanish as much as possible in the classroom. If you would like to join this class but did not take Beginning Spanish 1B in the Winter 2026 term, please do not register for this class. Instead, please contact Oasis for an evaluation to ensure the class is appropriate for you. (We use the workbook, Nos Vemos Hoy 1 for this class. If you are new to the class, please contact Oasis for ordering instructions.) -
April 24 – June 5 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 7Instructor: Lori Spak, Retired MCPS Spanish TeacherLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreStudents will continue to expand vocabulary and mastery of grammatical structures to converse on everyday topics. The focus will be on communicative skills and practical use of the language at the novice mid-level. Students will also be introduced to cultural practices in the Spanish-speaking world. We will continue to use Nos vemos hoy 1.... read moreStudents will continue to expand vocabulary and mastery of grammatical structures to converse on everyday topics. The focus will be on communicative skills and practical use of the language at the novice mid-level. Students will also be introduced to cultural practices in the Spanish-speaking world. We will continue to use Nos vemos hoy 1. This class is a continuation of Beginning Spanish 1 and assumes some knowledge of Spanish. New students who wish to join the class should contact Oasis to arrange an assessment to determine if it would be appropriate to join. New students will need to order the book, Nos vemos hoy 1, workbook for students, using this link: klettwl.com -
September 18 – December 18 No Class: October 2 and 30, November 6 and 27Thursday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 10Instructor: Lori Spak, Retired MCPS Spanish TeacherLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreStudents will continue to expand vocabulary and mastery of grammatical structures to converse on everyday topics. The focus will be on communicative skills and practical use of the language at the intermediate low-mid level and assumes the ability to converse in the present tense about everyday topics, even if it is imperfect! All classes include... read moreStudents will continue to expand vocabulary and mastery of grammatical structures to converse on everyday topics. The focus will be on communicative skills and practical use of the language at the intermediate low-mid level and assumes the ability to converse in the present tense about everyday topics, even if it is imperfect! All classes include important cultural lessons, including food, customs, and history. New students who wish to join the class should contact Oasis to arrange an assessment to determine if it would be appropriate to join. New students will need the book, Nos vemos hoy 1, workbook for students, which costs $25 (not included in the class fee) and which will be ordered by Oasis. -
September 15 – October 20 Monday10:30 AM → 12:30 PMSessions: 6Instructor: Nancy Kay, Mah Jongg InstructorLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreLearn the Great Game of China. We will learn American style Mah Jongg using the National Mah Jongg League rules. You will learn how to read the card, the names of the tiles, how to pick a hand, do the Charleston, build a wall, and play defensively. Make new friends and have fun playing this game of skill and luck. This class is for people new to Mah... read moreLearn the Great Game of China. We will learn American style Mah Jongg using the National Mah Jongg League rules. You will learn how to read the card, the names of the tiles, how to pick a hand, do the Charleston, build a wall, and play defensively. Make new friends and have fun playing this game of skill and luck. This class is for people new to Mah Jongg or who need a complete review. Students should order their own cards from National Mah Jongg League : The Store. (Please order ONLY from this source.) Limit: 12 -
May 5 – June 23 No Class: May 26, June 9Monday3:00 PM → 4:00 PMSessions: 6Instructor: Kathy Hankins, Certified Yoga and Meditation InstructorLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home Store (Save $27 when you also sign up for Yoga Dance on Thursdays, class #909.) Recent research supports the hypothesis that dance and yoga reverse aging, as does positive thought processes. Come join Kathy Hankins and learn about Yogadance, a practice that incorporates the benefits of yoga and dance with a touch "forget your age" brain trickery to physically... read more(Save $27 when you also sign up for Yoga Dance on Thursdays, class #909.) Recent research supports the hypothesis that dance and yoga reverse aging, as does positive thought processes. Come join Kathy Hankins and learn about Yogadance, a practice that incorporates the benefits of yoga and dance with a touch "forget your age" brain trickery to physically and mentally turn back the clock. It is suitable for all types of people including the non-yogi and the experienced yogi. It's not a lot of work, but produces a generous benefit. All of the movement is designed to accommodate individual skill levels. We use a chair and a mat. The object is to have fun! Wear comfortable clothes that will allow movement and mild stretching and bring a yoga mat and water. No class May 26, June 9. -
September 8 – October 20 No Class: Sep 22, Oct 13Monday3:00 PM → 4:00 PMSessions: 5Instructor: Kathy Hankins, Certified Yoga and Meditation InstructorLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home Store (Save $24 when you also sign up for Yoga Dance on Thursdays, class #909.) Recent research supports the hypothesis that dance and yoga reverse aging, as does positive thought processes. Come join Kathy Hankins and learn about Yogadance, a practice that incorporates the benefits of yoga and dance with a touch "forget your age" brain trickery to physically... read more(Save $24 when you also sign up for Yoga Dance on Thursdays, class #909.) Recent research supports the hypothesis that dance and yoga reverse aging, as does positive thought processes. Come join Kathy Hankins and learn about Yogadance, a practice that incorporates the benefits of yoga and dance with a touch "forget your age" brain trickery to physically and mentally turn back the clock. It is suitable for all types of people including the non-yogi and the experienced yogi. It's not a lot of work, but produces a generous benefit. All of the movement is designed to accommodate individual skill levels. We use a chair and a mat. The object is to have fun! Wear comfortable clothes that will allow movement and mild stretching and bring a yoga mat and water. No class Sep 22, Oct 13. -
September 9 – October 28 No Class: October 14Monday3:00 PM → 4:00 PMSessions: 7Instructor: Kathy Hankins, Certified Yoga and Meditation InstructorLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreRecent research supports the hypothesis that dance and yoga reverse aging, as does positive thought processes. Come join Kathy Hankins and learn about Yogadance, a practice that incorporates the benefits of yoga and dance with a touch "forget your age" brain trickery to physically and mentally turn back the clock. It is suitable for all types of people... read moreRecent research supports the hypothesis that dance and yoga reverse aging, as does positive thought processes. Come join Kathy Hankins and learn about Yogadance, a practice that incorporates the benefits of yoga and dance with a touch "forget your age" brain trickery to physically and mentally turn back the clock. It is suitable for all types of people including the non-yogi and the experienced yogi. It's not a lot of work, but produces a generous benefit. All of the movement is designed to accommodate individual skill levels. We use a chair and a mat. The object is to have fun! Wear comfortable clothes that will allow movement and mild stretching and bring a yoga mat and water. No class October 14 -
January 8 – February 19 Monday3:00 PM → 4:00 PMSessions: 6Instructor: Kathy Hankins, Certified Yoga and Meditation InstructorLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreRecent research supports the hypothesis that dance and yoga reverse aging, as does positive thought processes. Come join Kathy Hankins and learn about Yogadance, a practice that incorporates the benefits of yoga and dance with a touch "forget your age" brain trickery to physically and mentally turn back the clock. It is suitable for all types of people... read moreRecent research supports the hypothesis that dance and yoga reverse aging, as does positive thought processes. Come join Kathy Hankins and learn about Yogadance, a practice that incorporates the benefits of yoga and dance with a touch "forget your age" brain trickery to physically and mentally turn back the clock. It is suitable for all types of people including the non-yogi and the experienced yogi. It's not a lot of work, but produces a generous benefit. All of the movement is designed to accommodate individual skill levels. We use a chair and a mat. The object is to have fun! Wear comfortable clothes that will allow movement and mild stretching and bring a yoga mat and water. No class January 15. -
May 6 – July 8 No Class: May 13, 27, June 17Monday3:00 PM → 4:00 PMSessions: 7Instructor: Kathy Hankins, Certified Yoga and Meditation InstructorLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreRecent research supports the hypothesis that dance and yoga reverse aging, as does positive thought processes. Come join Kathy Hankins and learn about Yogadance, a practice that incorporates the benefits of yoga and dance with a touch "forget your age" brain trickery to physically and mentally turn back the clock. It is suitable for all types of people... read moreRecent research supports the hypothesis that dance and yoga reverse aging, as does positive thought processes. Come join Kathy Hankins and learn about Yogadance, a practice that incorporates the benefits of yoga and dance with a touch "forget your age" brain trickery to physically and mentally turn back the clock. It is suitable for all types of people including the non-yogi and the experienced yogi. It's not a lot of work, but produces a generous benefit. All of the movement is designed to accommodate individual skill levels. We use a chair and a mat. The object is to have fun! Wear comfortable clothes that will allow movement and mild stretching and bring a yoga mat and water. No class May 13, 27, June 17 -
May 8 – August 7 Monday3:00 PM → 4:00 PMSessions: 7Instructor: Kathy Hankins, Certified Yoga and Meditation InstructorLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreRecent research supports the hypothesis that dance and yoga reverse aging, as does positive thought processes. Come join Kathy Hankins and learn about Yogadance, a practice that incorporates the benefits of yoga and dance with a touch "forget your age" brain trickery to physically and mentally turn back the clock. It is suitable for all types of people... read moreRecent research supports the hypothesis that dance and yoga reverse aging, as does positive thought processes. Come join Kathy Hankins and learn about Yogadance, a practice that incorporates the benefits of yoga and dance with a touch "forget your age" brain trickery to physically and mentally turn back the clock. It is suitable for all types of people including the non-yogi and the experienced yogi. It's not a lot of work, but produces a generous benefit. All of the movement is designed to accommodate individual skill levels. We use a chair and a mat. The object is to have fun! Wear comfortable clothes that will allow movement and mild stretching and bring a yoga mat and water. The class will meet: - May 8 - May 22 - June 5 - June 19 - July 10 - July 24 - August 7 -
September 18 – December 11 Monday3:00 PM → 4:00 PMSessions: 7Instructor: Kathy Hankins, Certified Yoga and Meditation InstructorLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreRecent research supports the hypothesis that dance and yoga reverse aging, as does positive thought processes. Come join Kathy Hankins and learn about Yogadance, a practice that incorporates the benefits of yoga and dance with a touch "forget your age" brain trickery to physically and mentally turn back the clock. It is suitable for all types of people... read moreRecent research supports the hypothesis that dance and yoga reverse aging, as does positive thought processes. Come join Kathy Hankins and learn about Yogadance, a practice that incorporates the benefits of yoga and dance with a touch "forget your age" brain trickery to physically and mentally turn back the clock. It is suitable for all types of people including the non-yogi and the experienced yogi. It's not a lot of work, but produces a generous benefit. All of the movement is designed to accommodate individual skill levels. We use a chair and a mat. The object is to have fun! Wear comfortable clothes that will allow movement and mild stretching and bring a yoga mat and water. The class will meet: September 18 October 2, 16, 30 November 13, 27 December 11