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Maryland Emancipation Day – Nov 1
The State of Maryland and Montgomery County will commemorate Maryland Emancipation Day on November 1st. On this day 161 years ago in 1864, a referendum was passed by a very narrow margin approving a new Constitution for Maryland that included freeing Maryland’s enslaved. In Southern Maryland, 33,295 enslaved persons were “free at last”. This included Blacks across the four counties in Southern Maryland who made up over 60% of […]
Fill Your Free Time with Poolesville Seniors Activities!
If you find you have some extra free time on your hands, we have the perfect way to keep you busy, help you work off frustrations or anxiety, and meet some new friends. We are a friendly and accepting group, and the majority of Poolesville Seniors activities are offered for free.
There is something for everyone, from exercise, to games, movies, and dances. There is no membership, and you don’t need to “join”. […]
HMD Ghost Tours
Join Professor and folklore enthusiast Christine Rai when she leads a hair-raising outdoor walking tour through the center of Poolesville and tells the tales of dark histories and chilling hauntings associated with some of the oldest historic buildings. Tours end with a bonfire, s’mores, and cider at the John Poole House. Be sure to register soon for the Historic Deadly District Poolesville Ghost Tour on Friday, October 24th and Saturday, […]
Fall Dance Party: Music Through the Decades – 60s, 70s & More! 21+
Put on your dancing shoes and enjoy the FREE Fall Dance Party: Music Through the Decades—60s, 70s and More on Saturday, October 18th from 7 – 10:30 p.m.
DJ EZ will spin tunes from the 60’s, 70’s and more while you socialize and dance the night away.
Free event for 21+, light snacks and refreshments. Register here!
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an international health campaign that’s held every October. The month aims to promote screening and reduce the risk of the disease, which affects 2.3 million women worldwide. Known best for its pink theme color, the month features several campaigns and programs designed to:
- Support people diagnosed with breast cancer, including those with metastatic breast cancer
Poolesville Community Scarecrow Contest
A creative tableau of scarecrows is on view at Whalen Commons for the 2025 Poolesville Community Scarecrow Contest. Poolesville Seniors’ volunteers put together a Scarecrow display inspired by the PS Seniors’ activities. The “Poolesville Seniors Staying Active” exhibit OR105 shows two scarecrows, one seated doing Chair One Fitness, the other participating in Seniors at the Barre.
Bring the whole family to see our entry and all the others […]
Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a day to recognize Indigenous people and the contributions they’ve made to history, as well as to mourn those lost to genocide and Western colonization—and to remember that Native Americans were here long before European settlers showed up on our shores.
We recognize the disease, genocide, and slavery brought to the Americas through the interactions of Columbus and other European explorers with Indigenous peoples. In addition, the arrival of […]
Diwali
More than a billion people will celebrate one of the largest and most significant religious observances in the world, Diwali, falling between October 18 to 23, is more than a religious festival—it is a cultural phenomenon that unites people across India and the world. With its deep spiritual roots, joyous traditions, and universal message of light conquering darkness, Diwali remains a festival of hope, love, and […]
October Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and brings awareness to precautions needed as we head into the busiest online shopping season of the year. Since 2004, the President of the United States and Congress have declared the month of October to be Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a dedicated month for the public and private sectors to work together to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity.
This year’s theme is Building a […]