Events for week of Nov 24, 2024

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 [...]

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 us on June 29th at 7:00 p.m. for Byline: Ernie Pyle, a one-man show created by Steve LaRocque of the Montgomery History Speakers Bureau. This program showcases excerpts from the famous wartime newspaper columns of Pulitzer Prize winning WWII correspondent Ernie Pyle. One of the first “embedded” reporters, Ernie Pyle wrote a column that ran daily in the Scripps-Howard newspapers during World War II. President Harry S. Truman spoke of how Pyle “told [...]

Join Ashley Kelch on Friday June 30th at 7:00 p.m. for an evening of line dancing in Poolesville Presbyterian Church’s Speer Hall, 17800 Elgin Rd. (109). The first hour (7-8 p.m.) will be for novice line dancers with simple, but fun steps. The more advanced line dancing will begin at 8:00 p.m. and everyone is welcome to stay. Registration is limited, so please sign up early.  Presenter Short Bio (please attach presenter photo):     [...]