This event has been rescheduled from May 9th to the rain date of May 16th: Join Gwen Haney and Karen Dansby on Thursday, May 16th at 9:30 am for a trail hike along Seneca Creek known as Seneca Bluffs. This trail is a single 5-6 mile roundtrip hike with packed dirt and dead leaves. There are no rock scrambles. We hike above and on the other side of the Seneca Creek Greenway hike that [...]
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 [...]
Join Poolesville Seniors on Join Poolesville Seniors on May 16th @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 [...]
Join the Poolesville Seniors Walking Club on Fridays at 7:30 a.m. We will meet at the flagpole on Whalen Commons (in front of Town Hall). We will walk at a leisurely pace around town for about an hour. 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 complete the [...]
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 Noa Baum, an internationally acclaimed storyteller, author, speaker, and coach on five consecutive Fridays, beginning May 17th, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.at Speer Hall. This five-class series explores how a memory can be shaped into a story that becomes an inspiration for others. We all have a treasure trove of stories to share. Storytelling is at the heart of human experience, nourishing the deepest roots of heart and mind. Stories help us [...]
Join us on May 17th at 7:00 p.m. in Speer Hall to experience the Friday Movie Night feature, The Boys in the Boat. The 2023 film tells the true story of the nine-man rowing team from the University of Washington who overcame their own hardships as well as the challenge by other more experienced and better funded crews to represent the United States in the 1936 Olympics. Directed by George Clooney, it was based [...]
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 [...]
Join the PS! Book Club on Monday May 20 at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom when we discuss Music in the Halls by Poolesville poet, author, and educator, Bernie Jankowski. Through vignettes, essays, snapshots, portraits, and poems, Music in the Halls reveals the inner workings of a high-poverty District of Columbia Public School. In it, Bernie shows the visceral and emotional nature of childhood poverty and trauma and how it not only impacts a student's ability [...]
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 us in-person on Tuesday May 21st at 1:00 p.m. for an introduction to various printmaking techniques and a demonstration by artist Susan Due Pearcy of Sugarloaf Studio. Susan will describe how to identify an “original print” and proper framing. Her country studio is filled with art from her many decades of creating prints and paintings. This program is available to a small group of 8. Tickets are limited. Location: Sugarloaf Studios 21900 Beallsville [...]
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 [...]
