Join Poolesville Seniors for Virtual Trivia Night with Pour House Trivia on YouTube! General Pour House Trivia Format/ Rules We will ask four rounds of five questions, and each round there are five wagers available to use. Wagers determine how many points you will earn for each question. They are essentially a confidence level that you have in your answer. These point values only include 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9. You may only [...]
Join in person Mahjong on Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.! Under the skillful guidance of volunteer instructor Joyce Kral, 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 [...]
Join authors Claudia Kousoulas and Ellen Letourneau on August 4th at 7pm when they interpret the history of the Ag Reserve and Montgomery County and the effects of that history on the culinary legacy of the area. From the earliest Native Americans to European farmers, to the Quakers, and even the Marriott Corporation, our history has shaped our culinary tastes. The passion of these co-authors for the Ag Reserve is exhibited in their two books, [...]
BRIDGE - INDEPENDENT PLAY OR SUPERVISED PLAY Poolesville Seniors will be providing an opportunity for those who are ready for independent or supervised bridge play. Anyone who would like to come and play bridge on Tuesdays from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm, is welcome. We will provide the tables, chairs, cards, and score pads and “pros” to answer your bidding and playing questions. Place: Speer Hall, (behind the Poolesville Presbyterian Church) 17800 Elgin Road (Route [...]
Join in person Mahjong on Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.! Under the skillful guidance of volunteer instructor Joyce Kral, 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 [...]
Join Rande Davis on August 11th at 7:00 p.m. for a special Monocacy Monocle Mystery History – Historic Medley District Tidbits. Rande will tell us about the Historic Medley District organization, recount historical tidbits from his treasure trove of stories regarding the John Poole House and test your knowledge in a “Trivial Pursuit” like format that will be fun for the whole family. You might come away with a local “tidbit” of another kind. [...]
Join the PS! Book Club on August 15th at 7:00 pm, for a thoughtful discussion of the August Book Club Selection: The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel. The award-winning author of Station Eleven, brings us an exhilarating novel set at the glittering intersection of two seemingly disparate events–a massive Ponzi scheme collapse and the mysterious disappearance of a woman from a ship at sea. It is a novel with themes of human fallibility, [...]
BRIDGE - INDEPENDENT PLAY OR SUPERVISED PLAY Poolesville Seniors will be providing an opportunity for those who are ready for independent or supervised bridge play. Anyone who would like to come and play bridge on Tuesdays from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm, is welcome. We will provide the tables, chairs, cards, and score pads and “pros” to answer your bidding and playing questions. Place: Speer Hall, (behind the Poolesville Presbyterian Church) 17800 Elgin Road (Route 109), [...]
BRIDGE - INDEPENDENT PLAY OR SUPERVISED PLAY Poolesville Seniors will be providing an opportunity for those who are ready for independent or supervised bridge play. Anyone who would like to come and play bridge on Tuesdays from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm, is welcome. We will provide the tables, chairs, cards, and score pads and “pros” to answer your bidding and playing questions. Place: Speer Hall, (behind the Poolesville Presbyterian Church) 17800 Elgin Road (Route [...]
Join in person Mahjong on Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.! Under the skillful guidance of volunteer instructor Joyce Kral, 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 [...]
Join Poolesville Seniors on August 18th @7pm for next Historic Ag Reserve Properties presentation with local historian Kenny Sholes. The lands around us have played an important part in American history over the last few centuries. The fields we pass through each day have spurred economic development, been the scene of battles, provided escape from the pace of daily life, and brought families together at the dinner table. Dotting this landscape is an array of impressive historic homes – standing as [...]
Bored? Check out our GAME BOARDS? Join us on August 23 at 1:00 p.m. for an afternoon of board games – Mexican Train, Scrabble, Rummikub, Pente or bring your own favorite to share. Bring a friend, neighbor, or a group. Enjoy old friends and make new friends while enjoying an afternoon of board games, light refreshments, and prizes. Venue: Poolesville Presbyterian Church, Speer Hall, 17800 Elgin Rd. Game Day Registration! [...]
BRIDGE - INDEPENDENT PLAY OR SUPERVISED PLAY Poolesville Seniors will be providing an opportunity for those who are ready for independent or supervised bridge play. Anyone who would like to come and play bridge on Tuesdays from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm, is welcome. We will provide the tables, chairs, cards, and score pads and “pros” to answer your bidding and playing questions. Place: Speer Hall, (behind the Poolesville Presbyterian Church) 17800 Elgin Road (Route [...]
Join in person Mahjong on Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.! Under the skillful guidance of volunteer instructor Joyce Kral, 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 [...]
BRIDGE - INDEPENDENT PLAY OR SUPERVISED PLAY Poolesville Seniors will be providing an opportunity for those who are ready for independent or supervised bridge play. Anyone who would like to come and play bridge on Tuesdays from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm, is welcome. We will provide the tables, chairs, cards, and score pads and “pros” to answer your bidding and playing questions. Place: Speer Hall, (behind the Poolesville Presbyterian Church) 17800 Elgin Road (Route 109), [...]
