Events for week of Nov 24, 2024

How to Identify Local Trees Join local tree expert Ralph Buglass on Monday, October 9th at Riley’s Lock at 10:00 a.m. for a tree identification walk. Ever ask yourself, I wonder what kind of tree that is? Ralph will share how to recognize the different kinds of trees by their characteristics and fill us in on why they are growing in specific places. Registration is limited to 20. Advance registration is requested.  Ralph Buglass [...]

Come out October 10th from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. for baseball bingo, regular bingo, baseball trivia, and PRIZES! Bring a friend or neighbor for an afternoon filled with congenial conversation, competition, peanuts and Cracker Jacks, and of course, prizes.  George Coakley, an Orioles Dream Week Baseball Camp grad will join former on-camera NBC-TV reporter, photographer and humorist, I.J. Hudson to emcee and call the games.  Wear your favorite baseball jersey or cap!  Get [...]

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 [...]

Sorry, due to low enrollment this event has been canceled for 10/12/23 Join Larissa Johnson, MoCo’s DEP Residential Energy Program Manager, in person on October 12th at 7:00 p.m. to celebrate Energy Action Month with Home Comfort Tips for cold weather. As temperatures outside start to drop, it is time to think about ways to keep our homes comfortable this Winter.  Larissa will walk you through the top five things you can do this [...]

Join us for a visit to the world-class Glenstone Museum in nearby Potomac on Saturday, October 14th at 10:00 a.m. Glenstone, with 64,000 sq. ft. of gallery space on 300 natively landscaped acres, is the largest private contemporary art gallery in the U.S.   Glenstone features a series of indoor and outdoor spaces that showcase post-World War II artworks that will challenge visitors to think deeply while also providing a global perspective on seminal art [...]