Events for Jun 12, 2025 - Jul 3, 2025

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Monocacy Monocle Mystery History with Rande Davis

Virtual Zoom Event MD, United States

Rande Davis will entertain us with a history of the many and varied celebrations held in Poolesville over more than a century. Zoom in to hear what the Montgomery County Fair, a Chautauqua and two 150th Anniversaries have to do with Poolesville? Join Rande as he acquaints us with some of these joyous times in Poolesville’s history.  Rande is a 40-year resident of Poolesville. He is a former publishing executive with Time Warner in New York City, owner of RSD Marketing, a publishing firm, and is the co-publisher and [...]

Event Series Chair Yoga

Chair Yoga

Virtual Zoom Event MD, United States

Twyla Insalaco is a 500hr Certified Yoga Instructor specializing in Vinyasa (flow) yoga.  She's been teaching from her home studio in Poolesville, in corporate settings and in elementary schools since 2012.  She also specializes in Chair Yoga where traditional yoga poses are practiced with the help of a chair.  Each class starts with a few minutes of breath work, then slowly flows into yoga poses aimed to build strength and lengthen tight muscles. Class [...]

Denali National Park and Reserve

Virtual Zoom Event MD, United States

 Denali National Park and Reserve has one of the most iconic mountains and is among the most complex protected areas in the world. Join recent Denali Superintendent and current Poolesville resident Tom Medema for an exploration of the unique history, resources, and management challenges of Alaska’s renowned national park.  Tom is also a co-founder of Rally for Rangers, a nonprofit organization that personally delivers 15 new motorcycles across amazing and difficult terrain to park rangers around the world in remote locations such as Mongolia, Nepal, and Patagonia. He [...]

Event Series Chair Yoga

Chair Yoga

Virtual Zoom Event MD, United States

Twyla Insalaco is a 500hr Certified Yoga Instructor specializing in Vinyasa (flow) yoga.  She's been teaching from her home studio in Poolesville, in corporate settings and in elementary schools since 2012.  She also specializes in Chair Yoga where traditional yoga poses are practiced with the help of a chair.  Each class starts with a few minutes of breath work, then slowly flows into yoga poses aimed to build strength and lengthen tight muscles. Class [...]

Joys of Raised Bed Gardening

Virtual Zoom Event MD, United States

Join Sarah Defnet on May 13th at 7pm when she’ll introduce you to the many ways raised bed gardening will remove the drudgery and increase your joy of gardening! Whether you enjoy growing flowers, herbs, or vegetables, she will show you how to transform your gardening experience with these new methods. Sarah will discuss types of raised beds and growing containers, creation of a raised bed soil mix, placement and planting strategies, highlights of mistakes to avoid with raised bed gardening, and strategies [...]

Tax Day

Virtual Zoom Event MD, United States

Historic Property Lecture with Kenny Sholes

Virtual Zoom Event MD, United States

Join Poolesville Seniors and local historian Kenny Sholes on May 20 @7pm for another HISTORIC  AG RESERVE PROPERTIES presentation. Kenny will discuss properties in the Eastern Ag Reserve. Dotting this landscape is an array of impressive historic homes – standing as visual reminders of those who came before us.   Kenny 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 [...]

PS Book Club! Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell

Virtual Zoom Event MD, United States

Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell is the historical fiction interpretation of the 16th century marriage of Will and Agnes, the death of their only son, Hamnet, from the bubonic plague, and the shattering effects of this loss on the family. The story has added significance for us during this time of COVID as we see playwright Will channel his grief into creating his greatest work, still popular 400 years later.  Maggie O’Farrell is an Irish-British author known for portraying unconventional women resisting the vagaries of their lives. She worked as a journalist in Hong Kong and London, a literary editor and creative writing teacher. She is [...]

A Conversation with The Honorable Connie Morella

Virtual Zoom Event MD, United States

Zoom in to our conversation on May 27th at 7pm with the Honorable Connie Morella who will discuss her educational career at Poolesville High School and Montgomery College and her political career in Annapolis and Washington. Connie taught at Montgomery College’s Rockville campus from 1970 to 1986. She was a member of the Montgomery County Commission for Women. She served in the Maryland House of Delegates for 8 years and in the US House of [...]

Tai Chi Cancelled

Virtual Zoom Event MD, United States

In line with our theme to Stay Active, Poolesville Seniors is now offering Tai Chi every Monday with our instructor Maureen Ivusic! This is a virtual offering using Zoom technology -- you'll join in the activity from the comfort of your own home. Tai Chi Registration!

The Lost History of Potomac Marble

Virtual Zoom Event MD, United States

The Story of LaTrobe Quarry Calling all history buffs! Join Master Naturalist Paul Kreingold on June 3 at 7 pm as he recounts the British attack on Washington during the War of 1812. Witness the extensive destruction of the symbols of our Republic at the hands of British arsonists. Find out about the integral role of the C&O Canal and the local area Potomac quarries in the rebuilding of Washington City.  The Lost History of Potomac Marble Registration!

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