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November 18 – November 19 Thursday, Friday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 2Instructor: Deeva Garel, Technology InstructorLocations: Online Class(This class is suitable for desktop, laptop computer and/or tablet users.) Learn how to create, store, and share files using free Google tools. All you need is a device that can access the internet and a Google account to use a variety of applications. This class will cover how to create, store, organize and share files such as letters, forms, and... read more -
November 19 Friday10:30 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Joseph Snyder, International LecturerLocations: Oasis at the Macy's Home Store(Class was originally scheduled for Oct. 27, rescheduled to Nov. 19 at the instructor's request.) For thirteen days in October 1962 the world waited, seemingly on the brink of nuclear war, and hoped for a peaceful resolution to the Cuban Missile Crisis. This is the story of how Kennedy and Khrushchev narrowly averted a nuclear... read more
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November 19 Friday10:30 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Joseph Snyder, International LecturerLocations: Online Class(Class was originally scheduled for Oct. 27, rescheduled to Nov. 19 at the instructor's request.) For thirteen days in October 1962 the world waited, seemingly on the brink of nuclear war, and hoped for a peaceful resolution to the Cuban Missile Crisis. This is the story of how Kennedy and Khrushchev narrowly averted a nuclear... read more
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November 19 Friday1:30 PM → 3:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Barbara Paulson, European Travel SpecialistLocations: Online ClassLemon and olive trees, steep cliffs, and millennia of history abound on this coastal Italian area. Virtually visit the wonders of Herculaneum (the “other” Pompeii), a Spanish royal castle modeled after Versailles, a beautifully restored small church hideously fire-bombed in WWII, waterfront botanical gardens, and the home of pizza! European travel... read more
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November 19 Friday6:00 PM → 7:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Chris Burns, Many-StringsLocations: Online Class(This program is more of a concert than a class.) Ravel was born in a small town on the French and Spanish border. His mother was Basque, his father Swiss, and his homeland, France. This spectacular mix will express itself beautifully in his music and his very famous orchestrations. Dance and drama... read more
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November 22 Monday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: M. Jane Markley, RN, Health Care Ethics AdvisorLocations: Oasis at the Macy's Home StoreThis program delves deeper into the important discussions that need to occur with your physician and loved ones regarding your desires for care when you can no longer speak for yourself. It provides an opportunity to learn about medical terms and jargon that will be important to understand when considering how to develop an advance directive. It will... read more
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November 22 Monday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: M. Jane Markley, RN, Health Care Ethics AdvisorLocations: Online ClassThis program delves deeper into the important discussions that need to occur with your physician and loved ones regarding your desires for care when you can no longer speak for yourself. It provides an opportunity to learn about medical terms and jargon that will be important to understand when considering how to develop an advance directive. It will... read more
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November 22 Monday1:30 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Thu Huynh, RD, LDNLocations: Online ClassIt's time to take control! Learn practical ways to keep your blood sugar in check by managing carb and protein intake. We'll also explore other lifestyle changes to prevent the progression of prediabetes and diabetes as well as ways to keep blood pressure and cholesterol in... read more
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November 23 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Richard Bell, Professor of History, University of MarylandLocations: Online ClassThe Boston Tea Party was a response to the 1773 Tea Act, new legislation designed to reduce tea smuggling and boost the sales of tea imported to the colonies by the East India Company, a mega-corporation with a cozy relationship to the British Government. But, of course, it all backfired spectacularly. In this talk, historian Dr. Richard Bell argues that... read more
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November 23 Tuesday1:30 PM → 3:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Barbara Blumberg, Adjunct Faculty, Community Coll. of Baltimore CountyLocations: Online ClassWhile Paris was the birthplace of the modern department store (Le Bon Marche, 1852), the format was quickly emulated by American entrepreneurs. Stores resembling palaces cropped up across the our country. Largely the work of two women and a number of men, each designed stores to try to outdo one another, offering unique departments or services to draw... read more
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November 29 – November 30 Monday, Tuesday4:00 PM → 5:30 PMSessions: 2Instructor: Henry George, Engineer, Archaeologist and GeologistLocations: Online ClassThe Digital Revolution, aka the Information Age, aka the Post-Industrial Revolution is the transformation that we are experiencing in our time. This transformation has its roots in the 1940’s with the invention of computers, but probably begins in the 1970’s with the development of the microchip that led to personal computers and the application of... read more
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November 30 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Nora Hamerman, Art HistorianLocations: Oasis at the Macy's Home StoreDonatello in the 1400s, Michelangelo in the 1500s and Bernini in the 1600s: each dominated the art of his century and each had a career of more than 60 years. We will look at the three statues of their Biblical hero, David, and highlights of their respective... read more
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November 30 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Nora Hamerman, Art HistorianLocations: Online ClassDonatello in the 1400s, Michelangelo in the 1500s and Bernini in the 1600s: each dominated the art of his century and each had a career of more than 60 years. We will look at the three statues of their Biblical hero, David, and highlights of their respective... read more
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November 30 – December 14 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 3Instructor: Gideon Amir, Hebrew ScholarLocations: Online ClassThere are many disasters mentioned in the Bible, from the Flood through the Tower of Babel to the destruction of Jerusalem and the 1st Temple and even after. In this class we will read some of the stories of disaster, will see if there is a common thread connecting all of them and what is also unique about each... read more
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November 30 Tuesday1:30 PM → 3:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Barbara Blumberg, Adjunct Faculty, Community Coll. of Baltimore CountyLocations: Online ClassThree famous department stores began in Baltimore and became the staples of local shopping for generations. Hutzler's, Hochschild's and Hecht's were all started by Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe in the 19th century. Learn the history of the founders and their families, the secrets of their success and their ultimate demise. (For a related class, see... read more
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November 30 Tuesday03:00 PM → 04:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Jonina Duker, Certified Book Discussion LeaderLocations: Online ClassAs readers well know, fiction often gives us a “window” to talk about new and sometimes complicated ideas. When their child’s gender identity differs from the sex he was assigned at birth, parents Penn and Rosie are presented with choices that are far from clearcut. How do they go about protecting their child from fear and hate while nurturing a sense... read more
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December 1 Wednesday11:00 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Roberta Drucker, LCSW-CLocations: Online Class 4Even 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
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December 1 Wednesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: David B Lindauer, Lt. Colonel (Ret.), US Army Signal CorpsLocations: Online ClassJulius Caesar is one of the truly iconic figures in ancient history, yet few people actually know what he accomplished, and why he is a central character in the history of Rome. This discussion will examine Caesar in detail with particular emphasis on his experiences during the Gallic Wars and the Roman Civil War. We'll also look at why Rome was such a... read more
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December 2 Thursday1:30 PM → 3:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Seth Kibel, Musician and ComposerLocations: Online ClassWith classic recordings and rare video clips, Seth will engage participants in a robust discussion about the lives and careers of a number of jazz and swing greats who, to this day, don't receive the proper credit to which they are due. Slated for inclusion are such should-be legends as Fletcher Henderson, Willie "The Lion" Smith, Buster Bailey, Billy... read more
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December 2 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Melvin Goodman, Adjunct Professor, Int'l Relations, Johns Hopkins Univ.Locations: Online ClassThe Middle East has been a center of turmoil for U.S. presidents since the end of World War II. Presidents Eisenhower, Johnson, Nixon, and Reagan have had to deal with wars in the region. President George W. Bush started an unnecessary war with Iraq that has left the region in even greater turmoil. President Biden is now contending with the problems of the... read more
