Poolesville Seniors is making a big difference for seniors in and around Poolesville. Our program is full of many varied opportunities for your participation. Our daily, weekly, and monthly activities and events keep area 50+ residents mentally, physically, and socially active. In fact, we are currently offering over 100 events to over 1,400 participants EVERY MONTH!  For us to offer our quality programing, we need [...]

Are you a Poolesville Senior who has always wanted to walk in the Poolesville Day Parade? Now is your chance to join other Poolesville Seniors on Saturday, September 19th as they walk the ½ mile parade route from Cattail Rd. (next to PES) to Elgin Rd. (Rt #109). Sign up to walk in the parade with us. Look for Poolesville Seniors booth on [...]

You probably know that communication and registration for the Poolesville Seniors is very much web based.  We know there are seniors who are uncomfortable using the internet or may not have a computer, email, or cell phone.  If you know anyone who is in this situation and who may want to participate in any of our numerous, usually free, programs, please have them call [...]

Call for Candidates   2026 Town of Poolesville Election   The Town of Poolesville election will take place on November 3rd 2026 at Poolesville Town Hall (note this is a different location than the state elections). Candidate packets are now available for pickup at Town Hall. For more information on voter registration and candidate eligibility, click on the link below:   https://www.poolesvillemd.gov/285/Voting-Elections  Key Dates 2026  Election Day, [...]

Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana Each year from September 15th to October 15th, we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month to recognize the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. The 2020 Census estimated that there were almost 65.3 million Hispanics and Latinos of any race living in the United States and its territories, [...]

Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, falls nine days after Rosh Hashanah and concludes the Ten Days of Awe (Yamim Nora’im). Yom Kippur is a solemn day of prayer and fasting on which Jewish people pray for spiritual purification from past transgressions.   Those of the Jewish faith believe it is on this day that God decides each person’s fate. Jewish people observe Yom Kippur [...]

The Arc Montgomery County is pleased to invite you to attend “I Wish I Knew This Before", an informative community event designed to help seniors, caregivers, and family members better navigate aging, caregiving, and future planning.  Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM Location: 7362 Calhoun Place, Rockville, MD 20855  This event brings together local experts and organizations to provide [...]

Have you ever tasted pawpaw? This tree, Asimina triloba, is a species in the plant family Annonaceae. Pawpaw is a fruit tree native to North America, growing wild in 26 states, mostly east of the Mississippi. It may be best known and loved in the Mountain South, where stands of trees produce fruit that weigh between 5 and 16 ounces. They are considered [...]