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Poolesville Seniors FY27 Annual Meeting

Please join the Poolesville Seniors Board of Directors and support team for our Public FY27 Annual Meeting on October 9th at 1:00 pm. Learn about this amazing organization and the programming we offer to keep those 50+ socially, intellectually, and physically active. 

Meet the people who make Poolesville Seniors events possible. Find out what keeps the program growing and give us suggestions for activities you would like us to consider adding. […]

Poolesville Seniors FY27 Annual Meeting2026-09-28T11:30:23-04:00

2027 Heart ‘n Soul Auction: Auction Items Needed

Poolesville Seniors is searching for exceptional items for our 2027 Heart ‘n Soul Auction. The auction is an important source of our funding and is an eagerly anticipated annual event.  Last year’s auction drew 2,800 interested browsers and more than 100 active bidders, and we look forward to an equally strong response this year. 

This year’s online auction will be open for bidding February 12–21, 2027.  The closing date to accept donations […]

2027 Heart ‘n Soul Auction: Auction Items Needed2026-10-02T22:07:57-04:00

MoCo Active Aging Week 2026

Montgomery County will join communities worldwide in celebrating Active Aging Week from Monday, Oct. 5, through Sunday, Oct. 11, as part of an international effort to promote the benefits of active, engaged and healthy lifestyles for older adults 55+. The week will kick off on Monday, Oct. 5, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with the signature event, “Go, Grow, and Get Active,” at the Nancy H. Dacek North Potomac […]

MoCo Active Aging Week 20262026-09-28T14:20:12-04:00

MOLST – Medical Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment

A MOLST form (Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment) is a medical order document that translates a patient’s preferences for life-sustaining treatment into actionable medical instructions. It is designed for individuals with serious health conditions and provides clear directives for healthcare professionals regarding the patient’s wishes for end-of-life care. The MOLST form is often a bright pink document signed by a physician, ensuring that the patient’s treatment preferences are communicated effectively.  The […]

MOLST – Medical Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment2026-09-25T13:51:04-04:00

Keep Us Moving Campaign

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 […]

Keep Us Moving Campaign2026-09-19T17:58:45-04:00

Barnesville to Barnsville

Barnesville, MD, originally called “Barnestown”, was named for James Barnes, a quaker who bought the land known as “Jeremiah’s Park” in 1803. His father, David Barnes, the younger son from a prominent English family, emigrated to the United States in 1758 and settled in Frederick. James was born in Montgomery County, MD. He worked as a tenant farmer until about 1798 and first appears as a Maryland property owner in the 1800 Census. […]

Barnesville to Barnsville2026-09-19T17:57:21-04:00

Share Your Harvest

If you have a home garden, large or small, and you have fresh fruits and vegetables you cannot use, please do not let them wither on the vine. Any extra produce you grow will help our neighbors in need. WUMCO, Community Farmshare, the Little Free Pantry at Poolesville Presbyterian Church (PPC), and KPC Buddhist Temple can help make the logistics of donating your extra fresh produce easy.  These local organizations work closely […]

Share Your Harvest2026-09-20T22:25:07-04:00

Join Us at Poolesville Day!

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 Poolesville Day on September 19th. We will report […]

Join Us at Poolesville Day!2026-09-09T19:54:41-04:00

Know Any Non-Internet Users?

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 our new registration phone number—301-691-8748 and speak with […]

Know Any Non-Internet Users?2026-09-09T19:53:29-04:00
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