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December 3 Friday10:30 AM → 11:45 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Kip Lornell, Adjunct Professor of Music, History & Culture, Corcoran School of the Arts & DesignLocations: Oasis at the Macy's Home StoreBeginning in the early 1950s, Washington, DC, emerged as the urban center for bluegrass music in the United States. By the early 1980s, it was among the most popular genres one could hear, both live and on the radio, in and around our area. Using video and audio examples, Lornell will discuss how and why bluegrass became such a phenomenon in the... read more -
December 3 Friday10:30 AM → 11:45 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Kip Lornell, Adjunct Professor of Music, History & Culture, Corcoran School of the Arts & DesignLocations: Online ClassBeginning in the early 1950s, Washington, DC, emerged as the urban center for bluegrass music in the United States. By the early 1980s, it was among the most popular genres one could hear, both live and on the radio, in and around our area. Using video and audio examples, Lornell will discuss how and why bluegrass became such a phenomenon in the... read more
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December 3 Friday1:30 PM → 3:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Gary Cahn, Computer InstructorLocations: Online ClassThis class is taught for students with PC, not Mac, formats. It is for advanced-beginner and intermediate students. What would happen if your computer "died"? You could lose access to your digital photos, tax records, documents, email and more. Learn how to back up your data so that if your computer dies, the data is protected. With a variety of options,... read more
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December 6 Monday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Michael Bevel, Facilitator, Classics in ContextLocations: Online ClassWe'll explore the Book of Genesis in several ways: as literature, as history, and as a spiritual text within its context. Explore the very "beginning" as we all discuss how we read this text, why we read it, and what... read more
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December 6 Monday1:30 PM → 3:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Bonita Billman, Art History LecturerLocations: Online ClassScenes of everyday life as a subject for painting has a long history in Western art, but was not so highly prized as a subject as mythology or religious subjects might be. That will slowly change. By the 19th century, genre painting was a well-established subject for artists to choose. In the young United States, having little taste for mythology or... read more
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December 7 Tuesday10:30 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Joseph Snyder, International LecturerLocations: Online ClassNew Zealand was the last substantial land mass on earth with human habitation. The country’s earliest settlers were participants in the great Polynesian migration. They still make up a substantial share of the country’s... read more
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December 7 Tuesday1:30 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Nick Glakas, International LecturerLocations: Online ClassThe extraordinary partnership and epic friendship of Franklin Roosevelt and Winston Churchill, the two greatest wartime leaders of the 20th century, was played out over the course of nine meetings totaling 113 days over a six-year period, from September 1939 until FDR's death in April 1945. Their meetings took them around the world, no easy task for one of... read more
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December 8 Wednesday10:30 AM → 11:45 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Steve Roberts, Journalist and AuthorLocations: Online ClassSteve Roberts will discuss his newest book, a loving tribute to his wife of 53 years. Through her visibility and celebrity, journalist Cokie Roberts was an inspiration and a role model for innumerable women and girls. She had many roles in her lifetime: Daughter. Wife. Mother. Journalist. Advocate. Historian. Steve will share stories of her many... read more
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December 8 Wednesday1:30 PM → 3:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Robert Watson, PhD, Distinguished Professor of American History, Lynn UniversityLocations: Online ClassLincoln is one of the most famous and iconic Americans in history, but he was vastly more complex than as he is presented in textbooks and in pop culture. This talk peels back the onion to reveal some fun sides of Lincoln - his humor, strength, love affairs, and friendships. In so doing, we'll laugh along with Honest Abe, better appreciate his political... read more
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December 9 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Dan Sherman, Musical Theatre InstructorLocations: Oasis at the Macy's Home StoreAlthough conceived as a standard studio film, Casablanca was quickly recognized as a great romantic film, full of memorable characters and iconic lines, all supported by one of Hollywood’s greatest scores. This course will provide the backstory to the film, place it within the studio production system, and tell how it developed from an unfinished script... read more
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December 9 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Dan Sherman, Musical Theatre InstructorLocations: Online ClassAlthough conceived as a standard studio film, Casablanca was quickly recognized as a great romantic film, full of memorable characters and iconic lines, all supported by one of Hollywood’s greatest scores. This course will provide the backstory to the film, place it within the studio production system, and tell how it developed from an unfinished script... read more
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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 more
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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 more
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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 more
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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 more
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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 more
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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 more
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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 more
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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 more -
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 more
