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 four [...]
Join Alan Pultyniewicz, MoCo Recycling Coordinator on Zoom, Thursday June 8th at 7:00 p.m. Did you know that Montgomery County has a goal to reduce waste and recycle more, aiming for Zero Waste? Learn ways you can reduce waste, reuse materials, and recycle right to maximize the amounts of materials recycled in Montgomery County. If you are not quite sure about what you should recycle, Alan will answer your questions about the types of [...]
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 [...]
Join Brad Stone in-person on June 13th at 7:00 p.m., as this National Museum of Civil War Medicine volunteer outlines how animals served our nation during that period. In fact, animals played an indispensable role in nearly every major aspect of the Civil War. Contributions were made by a wide variety of animals including dogs, cats, camels, badgers, pigs, silkworms, and almost elephants. Farm animals were sources of vital food and war materials. Horses [...]
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 [...]
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 four [...]
Join Poolesville Seniors on June 15th @7pm for the 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 – [...]
Come join the Poolesville Seniors on June 19th at 10:00 a.m. when we will tour lockhouse 24 at Riley's Lock. The tour will be given by lockhouse docent Shelby Garrison. The house's decor depicts life in the 1870s when lock keeper Allen Benson lived there with his family. This very well restored lockhouse is one and a half stories over a full basement. After the tour, join Jon Wolz for a pop-up walk where [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 four [...]
Join Fred Smoak on June 22nd at 7:00 p.m. for a Zoom presentation on his cycling adventures across the USA, some over 4,000 miles long. Hear about the people, places, experiences, and Bike Adventure, the unique organization that supports these bicycling adventures to raise funds for new housing and repairs for those in need. Presenter Bio: Mr. Smoak earned an MBA from American University and a degree in psychology from Emory University, and he [...]
Join Poolesville Seniors for Friday Movie Night on June 23rd at 7 p.m. Watch Belfast, a 2021 Kenneth Branagh release starring Caitríona Balfe, Judi Dench, Jamie Dornan, Ciarán Hinds, Colin Morgan and Jude Hill in a coming-of age story that follows a young boy's childhood in Belfast, Northern Ireland, at the beginning of The Troubles in 1969. Biography- Drama. PG-13. Please pre-register for this in-person event. Snacks provided. Location: Speer Hall, Poolesville Presbyterian Church, 17800 [...]
Join the PS! Book Club on June 26th when we discuss The Diamond Eye, a historical fiction work by Kate Quinn, the New York Times bestselling author. This is the unforgettable World War II tale of a quiet bookworm history student, Lyudmila Pavlichenko, who became one of the first Soviet female snipers, and history's deadliest female sniper. It is based on a true story. Because of the Juneteenth holiday, the Book Club meeting has [...]
