Events for week of Nov 24, 2024

In line with our theme to Stay Active, Poolesville Seniors offers Tai Chi every Tuesday at 10:30am with our instructor, Maureen Ivusic! This is a hybrid event to be held at Speer Hall - 17800 Elgin Rd, Poolesville. This class will be live streamed using Zoom technology so you can join in the activity from the comfort of your own home if you can't join us in-person. Please register for the class whether you choose to [...]

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 Commissioner Jim Brown in person on September 12th at 7:00 p.m. for an "insider' view of what's going on in town and in the region. Hear about the details and nuances of the work of the commissioners and boards. Learn more about possible development, water quality, specifics on our co-op venture, senior housing, the future of our main street as well as streetscape, etc.    Come with your questions ----- nothing is off limits-----questions, [...]

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 [...]

Have you ever tried a pawpaw? These delicious local wild fruits are ripening this week. Join local naturalist Jon Wolz for a Pop-Up Paw Paw Walk on Thursday, September 14th at 10:00 a.m. Meet in the White’s Ferry parking lot and we will walk from Whites Ferry along the C&O Tow Path in search of this succulent fruit nicknamed the "poor man's banana". We’ll learn how to find and collect these treats and hear [...]

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 travel enthusiast Barbara Paulson on Zoom on September 14th at 7:00 p.m. for an introduction to the Christkindlesmarkts of Munich, Rothenberg, Nuremberg, Salzburg, and more.  Community pride and local artisanship feature prominently in these annual events that offer seasonal delicacies and craft specialties such as handblown glass ornaments and boiled wool items.  Barbara’s information about local history, museums, and attractions will add depth to your next visit.  Ms. Paulson is an experienced traveler [...]