Have you ever tried a pawpaw? These delicious local wild fruits are ripening this week. Join local naturalist Jon Wolz for a Pop-Up Paw Paw Walk on Friday September 6 th at 10:00 a.m. Meet in the White’s Ferry parking lot and we will walk from Whites Ferry along the C&O Tow Path in search of this succulent fruit nicknamed the "poor man's banana". We’ll learn how to find and collect these treats and hear about [...]
Join Poolesville Seniors on September 6th at 6:00 p.m. for a Friday Night Polo Social at the Seneca Polo Club in Poolesville, MD. Experience this state-of-the-art Ag Reserve treasure and meet up for a friendly one-hour pre-match social gathering when the gates open at 6:00 p.m. Relax with your own picnic and a cool drink on the grassy hill prior to the match. (Adult beverages permitted) Bring a picnic blanket or chair, coolers allowed. We [...]
Join the Poolesville Seniors Walking Club on Mondays at 7:30 am. We will meet at the flagpole on Whalen Commons (in front of Town Hall). We will walk at a leisurely pace around town on a route chosen by the group.. We will meet twice a week on Mondays at 7:30 a.m. and Fridays at 7:30 a.m. at the flagpole. We will explore the town and our various park trails. Please register below and [...]
We will be on the courts Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at Stevens Park. One-time pre-registration and acceptance of the waiver of liability form are required. Pickleball Outdoor Pickleball Registration!
Join us in-person on Mondays from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for a smashing afternoon of Ping Pong for you to enjoy. All skill levels welcomed. We will be serving up two tables, rackets, and balls. Register online to come rally with us. Ping Pong can get a little spirited so dress accordingly. For safety, we suggest athletic shoes … no sandals or flip flops. Water will be available for participants to keep cool. Location: PPC [...]
We will be on the courts Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at Stevens Park. One-time pre-registration and acceptance of the waiver of liability form are required. Pickleball Outdoor Pickleball Registration!
In line with our theme to Stay Active, Poolesville Seniors offers Tai Chi every Tuesday at 10:30am with our instructor, Maureen Ivusic! Please note venue change due the popularity of the class, we are moving to a larger space. This is a hybrid event to be held at Poolesville Memorial United Methodist Church 17821 Elgin Rd, Poolesville. This class will be live streamed using Zoom technology so you can join in the activity from the comfort of [...]
Join Mary Conlon on Tuesday September 10th at noon for Bridge Practice Hands from Bridge Basics 2, Chapter 1. The topic is preemptive bids with 6 card suits, bidding the Weak 2. Point count requirements, definition of a “good” six card suit, responses to Weak 2 openings, and scoring thoughts will be discussed. Hands will be played to demonstrate the importance of length in a suit. Registration is limited to 8. Place: Speer Hall Time [...]
Join us for Bridge! Whether you are in it for fun and socialization, want to sharpen your wits and skills, or are looking for a partner or foursome for a game of bridge, join us for our open play game day. Every Tuesday from 1 to 4 PM at Speer Hall, Poolesville Seniors will host Bridge. Tables, chairs, cards, score pads, and board games will be provided. Light refreshments will be available. Come meet new [...]
We will be on the courts Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at Stevens Park. One-time pre-registration and acceptance of the waiver of liability form are required. Pickleball Outdoor Pickleball Registration!
To help you stay active, Poolesville Seniors is offering Zumba Gold each Wednesday in at 1:00 pm at Speer Hall - 17800 Elgin Rd, Poolesville. Our instructor, Karen McPhatter, will lead you in a well-choreographed program, designed to get you moving and keep you moving. Help us show area youngsters that Seniors care! Shop the grocery sales and BOGOs and bring your items to any Poolesville Seniors event this Summer. We will have a collection box or bin [...]
Are you ready to throw some darts? Hit a bullseye with other Seniors at Poolesville Presbyterian Church Speer Hall (17800 Elgin Road) Wednesday, September 11th at 2:15 to 4:15 pm for some fun, easy darts games that anyone can play! We will supply the darts, you supply the nimble fingers and dead-eye aim. Registration is limited. Location: Poolesville Presbyterian Church Speer Hall (17800 Elgin Road, Poolesvile) Darts Social
We will be on the courts Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at Stevens Park. One-time pre-registration and acceptance of the waiver of liability form are required. Pickleball Outdoor Pickleball Registration!
If you missed last week’s Paw Paw Walk, here is another chance to collect these once-a-year treats! Join Jon Wolz on Thursday September 12th at 10:00 am with your bike and a paw paw collection bag. Take a bike ride along the north C&O Canal from Whites Ferry (m 35.5) to Lock 26 (m 39.4), with stops to collect ripe paw paws. We will bike from White's Ferry to lock 26 which is a distance [...]
Join in person Mahjong on Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.! Beginner and seasoned players are welcomed to learn this fun game of skill, strategy and luck. This activity will be ongoing at Speer Hall each Thursday at 10 am unless otherwise noted. For a little background of the game: Mahjong is a tile-based game that was developed in 19th century China. It is commonly played by four players – although three people can also make a [...]
