Week of Events
Bridge
Bridge
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 [...]
Animals in the Civil War
Animals in the Civil War
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 [...]
Zumba Gold
Zumba Gold
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 [...]
Mahjong
Mahjong
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 [...]
Historic Ag Reserve Properties with Kenny Sholes
Historic Ag Reserve Properties with Kenny Sholes
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 – [...]