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SUMMARY:Bridge
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Bridge! \nWhether 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. \nEvery 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 players or bring your friends and family. No gambling is permitted. \nPlace: Speer Hall\, (behind the Poolesville Presbyterian Church)\n17800 Elgin Road (Route 109) \nTime: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm\nEvery Tuesday \nThis is an ongoing registration\, so we ask that you register initially on our website and then sign the attendance sheet each time you participate. \nContact us with any questions: info@poolesvilleseniors.org. A Liability Release Form must be on file with Poolesville Seniors. Download one here. \nBridge
URL:https://poolesvilleseniors.org/event/bridge-and-other-games-2022-08-09-2/2023-12-26/
LOCATION:Poolesville Presbyterian Church-Speer Hall – 17800 Elgin Road\, 17800 Elgin Road\, Poolesville\, 20837\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recurring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231225T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231225T153000
DTSTAMP:20261007T152849Z
CREATED:20230806T055102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T152849Z
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SUMMARY:Ping Pong
DESCRIPTION:Come have fun playing ping pong in the afternoon at Poolesville Presbyterian’s Speer Hall. \nJoin us in-person on Mondays from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. to enjoy a smashing afternoon of Ping Pong.  All skill levels welcomed.  Register below to come rally with us.  \nPing 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. \nLocation: Poolesville Presbyterian Church\, Speer Hall\, 17800 Elgin Rd. (109)  \nPing Pong
URL:https://poolesvilleseniors.org/event/ping-pong-afternoon/2023-12-25/
LOCATION:Poolesville Presbyterian Church-Speer Hall – 17800 Elgin Road\, 17800 Elgin Road\, Poolesville\, 20837\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recurring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231221T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231221T200000
DTSTAMP:20231220T053423Z
CREATED:20231112T204227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T053423Z
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SUMMARY:Historic Ag Reserve Properties with Kenny Sholes
DESCRIPTION:Join local historian Kenny Sholes virtually on December 21st @7pm for the next Historic Ag Reserve Properties presentation. 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 visual reminders of those who came before us.   \nIn this monthly series\, Kenny introduces some of the incredible historic homes in the Agricultural Reserve\, using the history of the homes to better understand the people whose land we have inherited and how their dreams\, goals\, and struggles were not all that different from ours today.   \nKenny Sholes was born and raised in Poolesville\, in the heart of the Agricultural Reserve. After graduating from West Point in 2006\, Kenny served as a US Army officer for five years\, to include two deployments to Iraq. Kenny is the creator of Foundry Admissions Strategies\, a small consultancy focused on helping high school students in rural America gain admission to our country's best colleges. Now living in Poolesville with his wife and two children\, Kenny is busy exploring Agricultural Reserve history and serves as a board member for the Montgomery Countryside Alliance. Kenny has an undergraduate degree in Economics from the US Military Academy at West Point\, and a Master's degree in Public Policy from Princeton University.   \nHistoric Ag Reserve Properties with Kenny Sholes
URL:https://poolesvilleseniors.org/event/historic-ag-reserve-properties-with-kenny-sholes-17/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Event\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Limited
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231220T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231220T140000
DTSTAMP:20261007T153812Z
CREATED:20221102T010745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T153812Z
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SUMMARY:Zumba Gold
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOur instructor\, Karen McPhatter\, will lead you in a well-choreographed program\, designed to get you moving and keep you moving. \nZumba Gold Registration
URL:https://poolesvilleseniors.org/event/zumba-gold-2/2023-12-20/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Event\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recurring
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231219T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231219T160000
DTSTAMP:20261007T153647Z
CREATED:20221101T215431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T153647Z
UID:10010050-1702990800-1703001600@poolesvilleseniors.org
SUMMARY:Bridge
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Bridge! \nWhether 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. \nEvery 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 players or bring your friends and family. No gambling is permitted. \nPlace: Speer Hall\, (behind the Poolesville Presbyterian Church)\n17800 Elgin Road (Route 109) \nTime: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm\nEvery Tuesday \nThis is an ongoing registration\, so we ask that you register initially on our website and then sign the attendance sheet each time you participate. \nContact us with any questions: info@poolesvilleseniors.org. A Liability Release Form must be on file with Poolesville Seniors. Download one here. \nBridge
URL:https://poolesvilleseniors.org/event/bridge-and-other-games-2022-08-09-2/2023-12-19/
LOCATION:Poolesville Presbyterian Church-Speer Hall – 17800 Elgin Road\, 17800 Elgin Road\, Poolesville\, 20837\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recurring
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231219T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231219T150000
DTSTAMP:20231214T031725Z
CREATED:20231119T142753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T031725Z
UID:10007875-1702990800-1702998000@poolesvilleseniors.org
SUMMARY:Winter Holidays Bingo
DESCRIPTION:Whether you need a pre-Kwanza or pre-Christmas outing\, or a post-Chanukkah break\, come join us on December 19th from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. for our winter holidays-themed B-I-N-G-O afternoon. Bring a friend or neighbor for an afternoon filled with holiday and regular bingo\, congenial conversation\, competition\, refreshments\, and of course\, PRIZES! Linda Benoit will play the piano and lead us in carols! \nWear your favorite fun holiday sweater or hat!  You won't want to miss the fun.  Open to all ages. Please register at poolesvilleseniors.org.   \nLocation: Poolesville Presbyterian Church\, Speer Hall – 17800 Elgin Road (109)\nWinter Holiday Bingo
URL:https://poolesvilleseniors.org/event/winter-holidays-bingo/
LOCATION:Poolesville Presbyterian Church-Speer Hall – 17800 Elgin Road\, 17800 Elgin Road\, Poolesville\, 20837\, United States
CATEGORIES:Limited
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231218T200000
DTSTAMP:20231112T205016Z
CREATED:20231112T205016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231112T205016Z
UID:10005932-1702926000-1702929600@poolesvilleseniors.org
SUMMARY:PS! Book Club: The Art Thief
DESCRIPTION:Join the PS! Book Club on December 18th at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom for a discussion of the December selection\, The Art Thief by Michael Finkel\, the true story of Stéphane Breitwieser\, the world’s most prolific art thief. The non-fiction work is a crime story of 300 missing artworks  \nNon-Fiction. 240 pages (Hardcover)\nPS Book Club The Art Thief
URL:https://poolesvilleseniors.org/event/ps-book-club-the-art-thief/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Event\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Limited
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231218T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231218T153000
DTSTAMP:20261007T152849Z
CREATED:20230806T055102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T152849Z
UID:10016667-1702904400-1702913400@poolesvilleseniors.org
SUMMARY:Ping Pong
DESCRIPTION:Come have fun playing ping pong in the afternoon at Poolesville Presbyterian’s Speer Hall. \nJoin us in-person on Mondays from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. to enjoy a smashing afternoon of Ping Pong.  All skill levels welcomed.  Register below to come rally with us.  \nPing 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. \nLocation: Poolesville Presbyterian Church\, Speer Hall\, 17800 Elgin Rd. (109)  \nPing Pong
URL:https://poolesvilleseniors.org/event/ping-pong-afternoon/2023-12-18/
LOCATION:Poolesville Presbyterian Church-Speer Hall – 17800 Elgin Road\, 17800 Elgin Road\, Poolesville\, 20837\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recurring
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://poolesvilleseniors.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Ping-Pong-Afternoon.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T140000
DTSTAMP:20261007T153812Z
CREATED:20221102T010745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T153812Z
UID:10009405-1702472400-1702476000@poolesvilleseniors.org
SUMMARY:Zumba Gold
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOur instructor\, Karen McPhatter\, will lead you in a well-choreographed program\, designed to get you moving and keep you moving. \nZumba Gold Registration
URL:https://poolesvilleseniors.org/event/zumba-gold-2/2023-12-13/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Event\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recurring
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://poolesvilleseniors.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Zumba-Gold.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T160000
DTSTAMP:20261007T153647Z
CREATED:20221101T215431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T153647Z
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SUMMARY:Bridge
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Bridge! \nWhether 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. \nEvery 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 players or bring your friends and family. No gambling is permitted. \nPlace: Speer Hall\, (behind the Poolesville Presbyterian Church)\n17800 Elgin Road (Route 109) \nTime: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm\nEvery Tuesday \nThis is an ongoing registration\, so we ask that you register initially on our website and then sign the attendance sheet each time you participate. \nContact us with any questions: info@poolesvilleseniors.org. A Liability Release Form must be on file with Poolesville Seniors. Download one here. \nBridge
URL:https://poolesvilleseniors.org/event/bridge-and-other-games-2022-08-09-2/2023-12-12/
LOCATION:Poolesville Presbyterian Church-Speer Hall – 17800 Elgin Road\, 17800 Elgin Road\, Poolesville\, 20837\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recurring
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://poolesvilleseniors.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Bridge.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231211T153000
DTSTAMP:20261007T152849Z
CREATED:20230806T055102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T152849Z
UID:10016666-1702299600-1702308600@poolesvilleseniors.org
SUMMARY:Ping Pong
DESCRIPTION:Come have fun playing ping pong in the afternoon at Poolesville Presbyterian’s Speer Hall. \nJoin us in-person on Mondays from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. to enjoy a smashing afternoon of Ping Pong.  All skill levels welcomed.  Register below to come rally with us.  \nPing 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. \nLocation: Poolesville Presbyterian Church\, Speer Hall\, 17800 Elgin Rd. (109)  \nPing Pong
URL:https://poolesvilleseniors.org/event/ping-pong-afternoon/2023-12-11/
LOCATION:Poolesville Presbyterian Church-Speer Hall – 17800 Elgin Road\, 17800 Elgin Road\, Poolesville\, 20837\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recurring
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T140000
DTSTAMP:20261007T153812Z
CREATED:20221102T010745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T153812Z
UID:10009404-1701867600-1701871200@poolesvilleseniors.org
SUMMARY:Zumba Gold
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOur instructor\, Karen McPhatter\, will lead you in a well-choreographed program\, designed to get you moving and keep you moving. \nZumba Gold Registration
URL:https://poolesvilleseniors.org/event/zumba-gold-2/2023-12-06/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Event\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recurring
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://poolesvilleseniors.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Zumba-Gold.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T133000
DTSTAMP:20231124T203542Z
CREATED:20231124T203542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231124T203542Z
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SUMMARY:Great Falls Popup Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join Jon Wolz at 10:30 a.m. December 6th at the Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center for a Great Falls Popup Walk. The hike will begin by walking up a hill behind lock 19 where participants will be treated to scenic views of the canal and Potomac River.  We will walk along the ridge line and then back down the hill where we will cross over the canal at the stop gate just above lock 16. We will walk down to lock 16 to view the lock and the etchings on a coping stone that read\, “J.W. Fisher\, Jr.” and “W. Spong”. We will walk back up the towpath to the trail that leads to the Great Falls overlook. Then we will walk back to the Great Falls Tavern. There will be a few spots where a walking stick will be useful.  Along the walk we will pass locks 16\, 17\, 18\, 19 and 20.  The total length of the hike is 3 ½ miles. The Overlook Trail is medium difficulty\, and the towpath has no difficulty.  \n  \nA National Park Pass is required -Bring your senior or annual park pass to enter the Park. Otherwise\, entrance to Great Falls Park is $20 per vehicle (credit\, debit or contactless payment ONLY no cash). Dogs are not allowed on the Olmstead Island Trail.  The first part is an intermediate level hike on the Overlook Trail and then walking on the towpath is an easy hike. We should be back at the parking lot at Great Falls by 1:30 pm.  \nCarpooling and Park Pass sharing – Meet at 9:30 am at the far end of the Our Lady of the Presentation parking lot and bring your Park pass if you have one to share among vehicles.  \nPark Passes can be purchased online at www.recreation.gov    \n  \nJon Wolz\, our local expert on the C&O Canal and leader of our “pop-up” walks\, has a long history with the canal. As a Montgomery Blair High School sophomore and Eagle Scout\, he had already hiked the entire canal. In 1970\, Jon was the Boy Scout chosen to testify before a Senate subcommittee on behalf of the bill to protect the C&O Canal as a National Historical Park. Maryland Congressmen Gilbert Gude and J. Glenn Beall sponsored the bill.  \nSince 2015 Jon has volunteered as a level walker with the C&O Canal Association (COCA). His two levels encompass the area from White’s Ferry to Monocacy Aqueduct.  \nGreat Falls Popup Walk
URL:https://poolesvilleseniors.org/event/great-falls-popup-walk/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Event\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Limited
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T200000
DTSTAMP:20231102T234130Z
CREATED:20231102T233953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T234130Z
UID:10005927-1701802800-1701806400@poolesvilleseniors.org
SUMMARY:Songs & Stories from the Blue & the Gray with Patrick
DESCRIPTION:Join us in-person on December 5th at 7:00 p.m. for Songs & Stories from the Blue & the Gray with Patrick Lacefield. Mr. Lacefield is a musician and storyteller who performs songs and stories from the War Between the States and shares historical facts\, anecdotes\, and personal stories related to the war and its aftermath. A descendant of Civil War veterans\, he wears both blue and gray representing both sides of the conflict. Patrick accompanies himself on the guitar and sings songs that reflect the experiences\, emotions\, and perspectives of the soldiers and civilians who lived through the war.  \nLocation: Poolesville Presbyterian Church Sanctuary\, 17800 Elgin Rd. (109)  \nPatrick Lacefield\, a presenter from Montgomery History Speakers Bureau\, is a Civil War reenactor who shares songs and stories from the War Between the States. His maternal great-great-grandfather served in the Arkansas State Legislature during "independence" and his sons fought with the Arkansas cavalry. On his father's side\, Patrick's ancestors served in the Tennessee and Kentucky infantries. He participated in the filming of the motion picture Gods & Generals\, portraying a soldier from the 20th Maine Regiment. He is a native of Arkansas who grew up in Missouri. Patrick served as Montgomery County Director of Public Information and spokesman for County Executive Ike Leggett for 12 years\, in addition to working as Press Secretary and Speechwriter for Congresswoman Maxine Waters of California\, and as National Director of Democratic Socialists of America.  \n\nSongs & Stories from the Blue & the Gray
URL:https://poolesvilleseniors.org/event/songs-stories-from-the-blue-the-gray-with-patrick/
LOCATION:Poolesville Presbyterian Church-Speer Hall – 17800 Elgin Road\, 17800 Elgin Road\, Poolesville\, 20837\, United States
CATEGORIES:Limited
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T160000
DTSTAMP:20261007T153647Z
CREATED:20221101T215431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T153647Z
UID:10010048-1701781200-1701792000@poolesvilleseniors.org
SUMMARY:Bridge
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Bridge! \nWhether 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. \nEvery 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 players or bring your friends and family. No gambling is permitted. \nPlace: Speer Hall\, (behind the Poolesville Presbyterian Church)\n17800 Elgin Road (Route 109) \nTime: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm\nEvery Tuesday \nThis is an ongoing registration\, so we ask that you register initially on our website and then sign the attendance sheet each time you participate. \nContact us with any questions: info@poolesvilleseniors.org. A Liability Release Form must be on file with Poolesville Seniors. Download one here. \nBridge
URL:https://poolesvilleseniors.org/event/bridge-and-other-games-2022-08-09-2/2023-12-05/
LOCATION:Poolesville Presbyterian Church-Speer Hall – 17800 Elgin Road\, 17800 Elgin Road\, Poolesville\, 20837\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recurring
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231204T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231204T153000
DTSTAMP:20261007T152849Z
CREATED:20230806T055102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T152849Z
UID:10016665-1701694800-1701703800@poolesvilleseniors.org
SUMMARY:Ping Pong
DESCRIPTION:Come have fun playing ping pong in the afternoon at Poolesville Presbyterian’s Speer Hall. \nJoin us in-person on Mondays from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. to enjoy a smashing afternoon of Ping Pong.  All skill levels welcomed.  Register below to come rally with us.  \nPing 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. \nLocation: Poolesville Presbyterian Church\, Speer Hall\, 17800 Elgin Rd. (109)  \nPing Pong
URL:https://poolesvilleseniors.org/event/ping-pong-afternoon/2023-12-04/
LOCATION:Poolesville Presbyterian Church-Speer Hall – 17800 Elgin Road\, 17800 Elgin Road\, Poolesville\, 20837\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recurring
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T140000
DTSTAMP:20261007T153812Z
CREATED:20221102T010745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T153812Z
UID:10009403-1701262800-1701266400@poolesvilleseniors.org
SUMMARY:Zumba Gold
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOur instructor\, Karen McPhatter\, will lead you in a well-choreographed program\, designed to get you moving and keep you moving. \nZumba Gold Registration
URL:https://poolesvilleseniors.org/event/zumba-gold-2/2023-11-29/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Event\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recurring
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://poolesvilleseniors.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Zumba-Gold.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231128T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231128T160000
DTSTAMP:20261007T153647Z
CREATED:20221101T215431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T153647Z
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SUMMARY:Bridge
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Bridge! \nWhether 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. \nEvery 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 players or bring your friends and family. No gambling is permitted. \nPlace: Speer Hall\, (behind the Poolesville Presbyterian Church)\n17800 Elgin Road (Route 109) \nTime: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm\nEvery Tuesday \nThis is an ongoing registration\, so we ask that you register initially on our website and then sign the attendance sheet each time you participate. \nContact us with any questions: info@poolesvilleseniors.org. A Liability Release Form must be on file with Poolesville Seniors. Download one here. \nBridge
URL:https://poolesvilleseniors.org/event/bridge-and-other-games-2022-08-09-2/2023-11-28/
LOCATION:Poolesville Presbyterian Church-Speer Hall – 17800 Elgin Road\, 17800 Elgin Road\, Poolesville\, 20837\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recurring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231127T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231127T153000
DTSTAMP:20261007T152849Z
CREATED:20230806T055102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T152849Z
UID:10008368-1701090000-1701099000@poolesvilleseniors.org
SUMMARY:Ping Pong
DESCRIPTION:Come have fun playing ping pong in the afternoon at Poolesville Presbyterian’s Speer Hall. \nJoin us in-person on Mondays from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. to enjoy a smashing afternoon of Ping Pong.  All skill levels welcomed.  Register below to come rally with us.  \nPing 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. \nLocation: Poolesville Presbyterian Church\, Speer Hall\, 17800 Elgin Rd. (109)  \nPing Pong
URL:https://poolesvilleseniors.org/event/ping-pong-afternoon/2023-11-27/
LOCATION:Poolesville Presbyterian Church-Speer Hall – 17800 Elgin Road\, 17800 Elgin Road\, Poolesville\, 20837\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recurring
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231122T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231122T140000
DTSTAMP:20261007T153812Z
CREATED:20221102T010745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T153812Z
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SUMMARY:Zumba Gold
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOur instructor\, Karen McPhatter\, will lead you in a well-choreographed program\, designed to get you moving and keep you moving. \nZumba Gold Registration
URL:https://poolesvilleseniors.org/event/zumba-gold-2/2023-11-22/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Event\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recurring
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231121T160000
DTSTAMP:20261007T153647Z
CREATED:20221101T215431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T153647Z
UID:10010046-1700571600-1700582400@poolesvilleseniors.org
SUMMARY:Bridge
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Bridge! \nWhether 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. \nEvery 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 players or bring your friends and family. No gambling is permitted. \nPlace: Speer Hall\, (behind the Poolesville Presbyterian Church)\n17800 Elgin Road (Route 109) \nTime: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm\nEvery Tuesday \nThis is an ongoing registration\, so we ask that you register initially on our website and then sign the attendance sheet each time you participate. \nContact us with any questions: info@poolesvilleseniors.org. A Liability Release Form must be on file with Poolesville Seniors. Download one here. \nBridge
URL:https://poolesvilleseniors.org/event/bridge-and-other-games-2022-08-09-2/2023-11-21/
LOCATION:Poolesville Presbyterian Church-Speer Hall – 17800 Elgin Road\, 17800 Elgin Road\, Poolesville\, 20837\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recurring
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231120T200000
DTSTAMP:20231023T022134Z
CREATED:20231023T011505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T022134Z
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SUMMARY:PS! Book Club - The Librarianist
DESCRIPTION:Join the PS! Book Club on November 20th at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom for a discussion of the November selection\, The Librarianist by Patrick DeWitt. In this novel\, Bob Comet\, a retired librarian passes his solitary days surrounded by books and small comforts in Portland\, Oregon. One morning on his daily walk Bob encounters a confused elderly woman in pink lost in a market and his life takes a turn and his past reemerges. The Librarianist celebrates the extraordinary in the so-called ordinary life and beautifully depicts the turbulence that sometimes exists beneath a surface of serenity. Fiction. 352 pages (Hardcover) \nAuthor Bio: \nPatrick DeWitt was born in Canada\, raised in Southern California and became a US citizen living in Oregon. He is the author of the novels French Exit (a national bestseller)\, The Sisters Brothers (a New York Times bestseller short-listed for the Booker Prize)\, and the critically acclaimed Undermajordomo Minor and Ablutions. \nPS Book Club The Librarianist
URL:https://poolesvilleseniors.org/event/ps-book-club-the-librarianist/
CATEGORIES:Limited
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T200000
DTSTAMP:20231023T042953Z
CREATED:20231023T042853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T042953Z
UID:10005790-1700161200-1700164800@poolesvilleseniors.org
SUMMARY:Vietnam: A Marine's Chronicle of Change
DESCRIPTION:Join our Veteran's Day presentation in-person on November 16th at 7:00 p.m. featuring longtime Poolesville resident Butch Mezick.  Butch will discuss his service in the Marines\, and the changes he experienced as related in his book\, "Vietnam: A Marine's Chronicle of Change". Included are his tour of duty in Vietnam\, from the challenges of boot camp to his assignment as the leader of a combined action team of marines embedded with Vietnamese villagers.    \n"Butch" Byron A. Mezick (Sergeant U.S. Marine Corps) served in Vietnam with Bravo Company\, 1st Battalion\, 4th Marines before serving with Headquarters Company\, 3rd Marines\, 3rd Marine Division as the squad leader of Combined Action Platoons in Loc Dien and Loc Bon villages. Following his enlistment in the Marine Corps\, Byron began a 35-year career as a broadcast technician with NBC News in NW Washington\, DC. Byron and his wife Diana have been married for more than fifty years and have two daughters\, Brenda Mezick and Bethany Rantfl. \nVietnam A Marines Chronicle of Change \n 
URL:https://poolesvilleseniors.org/event/vietnam-a-marines-chronicle-of-change/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Event\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Limited
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T130000
DTSTAMP:20231003T015931Z
CREATED:20231003T015931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T015931Z
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SUMMARY:Trail Hike Little Bennett Regional Park: Pine Grove Trail
DESCRIPTION:Come join us on November 16th at 10:00 a.m. for a refreshing hike through the fall woods in Little Bennet Regional Park. We will hike a 5-mile loop of wooded\, natural trails starting on the Pine Grove Trail.  We’ll stop half-way for a short break before proceeding on the Sidewinder and Western Piedmont Trails. Bring water. Hiking shoes are recommended. The terrain is up and down and rocky in places.  Elevation gain is about 360 ft.  Pace will be moderate.   \nTo get to the starting point: Coming from Rte.109 to Hyattstown\, turn right onto 355. Just past the Hyattstown Fire Station turn left onto Hyattstown Mill Rd. Follow this to the parking area\, about 300 yards back.  \nRain date: November 21st. Watch the web site and your email for information in case of inclement weather.  \nWatch for other hikes in and around Montgomery County for Poolesville Seniors.  Once a month Gwen Haney and Karen Dansby will lead/tailgate a hike for Poolesville Seniors.  The hikes will be 4-6 miles and last approximately 2-3 hours.  A description will be given of the monthly hike with hiking recommendations.  \n  \nKaren Dansby was born and raised in Arlington\, VA. She spent 20+ years in eastern Kentucky\, then retired to Sedona\, AZ. Karen participated in trail maintenance in Sedona\, hiked and participated in Preventive Search and Rescue for almost 10 years at the South and North Rim of the Grand Canyon.  She moved back to Poolesville to be close to family.    \nGwen Haney grew up in rural PA but did most of her hiking while living in Arizona\, in the mountains and canyons of the southwest. She moved to Maryland 17 years ago to be near family and continues to enjoy being outdoors and on trails.  \nLittle Bennett Regional Park    \n14901 Hyattstown Mill Rd.\, Clarksburg\, MD \n10:00 am – 12:00 pm \nLevel: easy to moderate  \n\nTrail Hike Little Bennett Regional Park: Pine Grove Trail 
URL:https://poolesvilleseniors.org/event/trail-hike-little-bennett-regional-park-pine-grove-trail/
LOCATION:14901 Hyattstown Mill Rd.\, Clarksburg\, MD
CATEGORIES:Limited
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T140000
DTSTAMP:20261007T153812Z
CREATED:20221102T010745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T153812Z
UID:10009401-1700053200-1700056800@poolesvilleseniors.org
SUMMARY:Zumba Gold
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOur instructor\, Karen McPhatter\, will lead you in a well-choreographed program\, designed to get you moving and keep you moving. \nZumba Gold Registration
URL:https://poolesvilleseniors.org/event/zumba-gold-2/2023-11-15/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Event\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recurring
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T160000
DTSTAMP:20261007T153647Z
CREATED:20221101T215431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T153647Z
UID:10010045-1699966800-1699977600@poolesvilleseniors.org
SUMMARY:Bridge
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Bridge! \nWhether 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. \nEvery 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 players or bring your friends and family. No gambling is permitted. \nPlace: Speer Hall\, (behind the Poolesville Presbyterian Church)\n17800 Elgin Road (Route 109) \nTime: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm\nEvery Tuesday \nThis is an ongoing registration\, so we ask that you register initially on our website and then sign the attendance sheet each time you participate. \nContact us with any questions: info@poolesvilleseniors.org. A Liability Release Form must be on file with Poolesville Seniors. Download one here. \nBridge
URL:https://poolesvilleseniors.org/event/bridge-and-other-games-2022-08-09-2/2023-11-14/
LOCATION:Poolesville Presbyterian Church-Speer Hall – 17800 Elgin Road\, 17800 Elgin Road\, Poolesville\, 20837\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recurring
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T120000
DTSTAMP:20231102T040628Z
CREATED:20231003T030227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T040628Z
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SUMMARY:Monocacy Battlefield Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us on November 10th at 10:00 a.m. at Monocacy Battlefield National Park when we explore this site where Union troops lost a battle but saved the Nation's Capital.  \nWe'll explore the interactive museum in the visitor center\, less than 20 miles from Poolesville in nearby Frederick. Then we will travel by car to sites where the action took place with a park ranger who will provide narration about what happened there in the summer of 1864. Enjoy the beauty of this national battlefield that has been preserved and renovated to resemble its condition during that period.   \nIf you wish to stay for lunchtime\, there are restaurants five minutes away along Rte. 355\, or bring a picnic lunch with drinks and eat at the battlefield. Walking will be minimal for this tour\, but the battlefield hosts some beautiful trails\, should you decide to make a day of it.   \nTo get there: either meet us at 10:00 at the Monocacy Battlefield National Park Visitors Center (5201 Urbana Pike\, Frederick\, MD 21704) or meet here in Poolesville at 9:15 in the parking lot at Poolesville Presbyterian Church (17800 Elgin Rd.) to carpool to the battlefield (approximately a 30-minute drive). Carpooling either from Poolesville or from the Visitors' center to the battlefield sites is encouraged as we need drive from site to site once there.   \nMonocacy National Battlefield preserves and protects the site where United States troops fought to stop the last Confederate advance into Union territory. While a strategic victory for the Confederacy\, Union soldiers held off their invasion long enough for United States reinforcements to reach Washington\, D.C. where the Confederates were ultimately defeated. The United States' heroic stand during the battle at Monocacy Junction earned the nickname\, "The battle that saved Washington."  \nToday\, Monocacy National Battlefield not only preserves the story of the battle\, but also shares the stories of those who lived and worked on the land\, including Indigenous peoples\, European settlers\, and enslaved people. Visitors will also find ample opportunities to enjoy the outdoors with hiking and scenic vistas overlooking the battlefield.  \nMonocacy Battlefield Tour\n  \n[/fusion_b uilder_column]
URL:https://poolesvilleseniors.org/event/monocacy-battlefield-tour/
LOCATION:5201 Urbana Pike\, Frederick\, MD 21704
CATEGORIES:Limited
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T150000
DTSTAMP:20231105T055206Z
CREATED:20231029T161249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231105T055206Z
UID:10005926-1699534800-1699542000@poolesvilleseniors.org
SUMMARY:Buddhist Temple Walk & Social
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Kunzang Palyul Chöling (KPC) Buddhist Temple on November 9th at 1:00 p.m. for an outing and social at the Peace Park and Gardens.  \nIf you've ever driven by the Buddhist Temple on River Road and wondered what it was about\, now is your chance to visit! This tour of the grounds\, prayer room\, and 3 miles of hiking trails is right in our backyard. Visit consecrated Stupas (sacred monuments to Buddha)\, see the cute goats\, pigs and chickens\, marvel at the large gardens\, and have quiet contemplation in the beautiful prayer room. There are picnic tables if you want to bring lunch or a snack and socialize. A most peaceful place to see.  \n\nMasks (N95\, KN95 or KN94) are required in the prayer room (provided) or bring your own. \nHiking sticks may be helpful on trails. \nHikes can be as short or as long as you desire. \nThere is plenty of parking \n The trails are not suitable for walkers or wheelchairs\, but the rest of the grounds are fine. Restrooms on site. \nRain date November 16th. \n\nLocation: KPC Buddhist Temple\, 18400 River Road\, Poolesville  \nKunzang Odsal Palyul Changchub Chöling (KPC) — "Glorious Dharma Continent of Absolute Clear Light" — is a hub of compassionate activity with a mission to inspire people to improve the world and end suffering for the benefit of all beings.  \nThe grounds surrounding the KPC Temple and Peace Park are open to the public. Visitors are welcome to visit the seven-acre grounds and 65-acre Peace Park—which contains walking trails\, stupas (ancient forms of Buddhist architecture considered to embody the enlightened mind)\, prayer wheels and meditation benches—during daylight hours. The 24-hours-a-day\, seven-days-a-week prayer vigil—unbroken for 28 years—continues. People may request prayers for loved ones\, at www.tara.org. \nBuddhist Temple Walk & Social
URL:https://poolesvilleseniors.org/event/buddhist-temple-walk-social/
LOCATION:KPC Buddhist Temple\, 18400 River Road\, Poolesville
CATEGORIES:Limited
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T140000
DTSTAMP:20261007T153812Z
CREATED:20221102T010745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T153812Z
UID:10009400-1699448400-1699452000@poolesvilleseniors.org
SUMMARY:Zumba Gold
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOur instructor\, Karen McPhatter\, will lead you in a well-choreographed program\, designed to get you moving and keep you moving. \nZumba Gold Registration
URL:https://poolesvilleseniors.org/event/zumba-gold-2/2023-11-08/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Event\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recurring
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231107T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231107T200000
DTSTAMP:20231102T035115Z
CREATED:20231003T030304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T035115Z
UID:10005444-1699383600-1699387200@poolesvilleseniors.org
SUMMARY:How the Civil War Forged the Modern American Thanksgiving
DESCRIPTION:Join Brad Stone\, popular presenter for Poolesville Seniors\, on Tuesday November 7th at 7:00 p.m. for a fun and educational talk. Hear how the Civil War helped transform an informal harvest festival celebrated by the Pilgrims in 1621 into one of our nation's most revered holidays. His presentation focuses on how the symbolism of the story of Pilgrim's Thanksgiving increasingly became a rallying point for pro-Union and Abolition forces leading up to the Civil War. It also highlights the leading people and forces during the Civil War that influenced President Abraham Lincoln to issue a Thanksgiving Proclamation that would forever enshrine the holiday in Americans' hearts.  \nThe program will also reveal many of the fun and fascinating aspects of the Thanksgiving holiday and will provide audience members the chance to win holiday-themed prizes by correctly answering trivia questions.  \nLocation: Poolesville Presbyterian Church Sanctuary \nBrad Stone is a volunteer at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine in Frederick\, MD and aboard the USS Constellation in Baltimore Harbor. Over the past few years\, he has developed presentations on an assortment of Civil War-related topics. His talks have been given at a wide variety of venues including the Gettysburg Heritage Center\, the Antietam Battlefield National Park and the U.S. Navy Museum at the Navy Yard in Washington\, DC.  Several of his presentations have also been televised nationally on C-SPAN3 American History TV. \nHow the Civil War Forged the Modern American Thanksgiving
URL:https://poolesvilleseniors.org/event/how-the-civil-war-forged-the-modern-american-thanksgiving/
LOCATION:Poolesville Presbyterian Church-Speer Hall – 17800 Elgin Road\, 17800 Elgin Road\, Poolesville\, 20837\, United States
CATEGORIES:Limited
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