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SUMMARY:Ping Pong
DESCRIPTION:Come have fun playing ping pong in the afternoon at Poolesville Presbyterian’s Speer Hall. \nJoin us in-person on Mondays from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. to enjoy a smashing afternoon of Ping Pong.  All skill levels welcomed.  Register below to come rally with us.  \nPing Pong can get a little spirited\, so dress accordingly.  For safety\, we suggest athletic shoes … no sandals or flip flops.  Water will be available for participants. \nLocation: Poolesville Presbyterian Church\, Speer Hall\, 17800 Elgin Rd. (109)  \nPing Pong
URL:https://poolesvilleseniors.org/event/ping-pong-afternoon/2024-04-01/
LOCATION:Poolesville Presbyterian Church-Speer Hall – 17800 Elgin Road\, 17800 Elgin Road\, Poolesville\, 20837\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recurring
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SUMMARY:PS Walking Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the inaugural walk of the Poolesville Seniors Walking Club. Starting Monday March 11th at 4:00 pm\, we will meet at the flagpole on Whalen Commons (in front of Town Hall). We will walk at a leisurely pace around town.   \nInitially\, we will meet twice a week on Mondays at 4:00 p.m. and Fridays at 7:30 a.m. at the flagpole. We will explore the town and our various park trails.  \nPlease register below and complete the emergency contact and liability release forms. Depending on the group's needs\, interests\, and the weather\, we anticipate that the meeting times may adjust over time. PS Walking Club
URL:https://poolesvilleseniors.org/event/ps-walking-club/2024-04-01/
CATEGORIES:Recurring
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SUMMARY:Bridge
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Bridge! \nWhether 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. \nEvery 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 players or bring your friends and family. No gambling is permitted. \nPlace: Speer Hall\, (behind the Poolesville Presbyterian Church)\n17800 Elgin Road (Route 109) \nTime: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm\nEvery Tuesday \nThis is an ongoing registration\, so we ask that you register initially on our website and then sign the attendance sheet each time you participate. \nContact us with any questions: info@poolesvilleseniors.org. A Liability Release Form must be on file with Poolesville Seniors. Download one here. \nBridge
URL:https://poolesvilleseniors.org/event/bridge-and-other-games-2022-08-09-2/2024-04-02/
LOCATION:Poolesville Presbyterian Church-Speer Hall – 17800 Elgin Road\, 17800 Elgin Road\, Poolesville\, 20837\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recurring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T130000
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SUMMARY:Zumba Gold
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOur instructor\, Karen McPhatter\, will lead you in a well-choreographed program\, designed to get you moving and keep you moving. \nZumba Gold Registration
URL:https://poolesvilleseniors.org/event/zumba-gold-2/2024-04-03/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Event\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recurring
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SUMMARY:Digital Skills Class Series with Jessica Wallach
DESCRIPTION:Join Jessica Wallach from Story Tapestries in Poolesville for an eight-class series on Digital Skills beginning on April 3rd at 2:00 p.m. and recurring on Wednesday each week until May 22nd.  Wherever you are on your Digital Skills journey\, this class is for you. Whether you want to learn to use your cell phone\, iPad\, or laptop\, you can learn and improve.  \nThis eight-week series starts by asking what you already know and what do you want to learn?  Then we will tailor a list of topics to the participants. Each class takes a deep dive into one of the topics while incorporating time for new digital questions. This is a hands-on class with lots of practice time.   \nExamples of Possible topics include:   \n\nLearning how to navigate online storage such as google drive\, to save\, share\, edit documents \nHow to take\, edit and send photos/videos with your cell phone \nLeveraging your social media to stay more connected with your grandchildren \nStaying connected professionally after you retire using LinkedIn \nCreating a family or travel blog or vlog (video blog) \nUpdating to Windows 11 and other updating questions \nOnline safety: how to spot emails that are scams \nHow to use your Google Home or Echo  \nChatGPT: how to use it and a discussion on its ethics \nAnd much more \n\nThe goal is to meet you where you are and help you take the next step on your digital journey.  Registration is limited to 25 participants.   \nIf no more tickets are available and you would like to be placed on a waitlist for this class\, please email info@poolesvilleseniors.org. \nLocation: Poolesville Memorial United Methodist Church 17821 Elgin Road Poolesville MD 20837  \nJessica Wallach has created visual stories for families\, non-profits\, businesses\, and theaters for over 20 years. Jessica is an artisan and educator\, with 15 years as an arts educator and a year as a teaching Artist for Story Tapestries.  She has worked with people of all ages\, from 2 to 88\, in schools\, community centers\, camps\, and homeless shelters. Now her work centers around art and disability. Her goal is to reimagine space as a love letter to the body. As a photographer\, content creator\, and educator with cerebral palsy\, her work is deeply rooted in the body\, accessibility\, and disability. Her current art practice includes working with bubbles\, stencils\, and cameras.  \nYou can find more information on Jessica and her artwork at:  \nhttps://storytapestries.org/jessica-wallach-and-the-power-of-photography-today/\nDigital Skills Class with Jessica Wallach Registration
URL:https://poolesvilleseniors.org/event/digital-skills-class-with-jessica-wallach/2024-04-03/
LOCATION:Poolesville Memorial United Methodist Church 17821 Elgin Road Poolesville MD 20837
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SUMMARY:Pop-Up Walk: Paw Paw Tunnel to Lock 62
DESCRIPTION:This event has been rescheduled to April 4th. \nJoin Jon Wolz on April 4th at 11:00 a.m. for a hike through the Paw Paw tunnel*\, across the Potomac River from Paw Paw WV. We will meet at the Paw Paw Tunnel Trailhead parking area (Oldtown Road SE at the Paw Paw Campground)\, and we will walk through the tunnel (mile 155.78 to mile 155.20) to lock 66 (mile 154.70). We can continue to further locks–64 2/3 (mile 154.60) and 63 1/3 (mile 154.48) and lock 62 (mile 154.16) and return up the towpath going through the tunnel once again. After exiting the tunnel\, we will return to our starting point/parking area. This walk should be a little over 3 miles. A flashlight or headlamp may be helpful in the middle of the tunnel. Packing lunch\, water\, and snacks are advisable.   \nThe Paw Paw Tunnel Trailhead Parking area is located 2 hours from Poolesville at milepost 156.1 on the C&O Canal. If you are interested in carpooling for this trip\, please meet at the parking lot at Our Lady of the Presentation Church (17200 Tom Fox Avenue\, Poolesville) at 8:45 a.m.  \n  \n*What is the Paw Paw Tunnel?  \nThe Paw Paw Tunnel is one of the most significant engineering features on the C&O Canal. To avoid building six miles of canal along the river\, the C&O Canal Company decided to construct a tunnel through a steep topographic ridge now called Tunnel Hill. When work began on the tunnel in 1836\, the builders estimated the project would be complete within two years. The tunnel ultimately required 14 years to complete due to labor issues and violence\, funding shortfalls\, work stoppages\, and the challenges of digging a 3\,118-foot tunnel through the hard\, loose shale. The tunnel opened in October 1850 with rockslides continuing to be a challenge throughout the tunnel's history.  \nJon Wolz\, our local expert on the C&O Canal and leader of our "pop-up" walks\, has a long history with the canal. As a Montgomery Blair High School sophomore and Eagle Scout\, he had already hiked the entire canal. In 1970\, Jon was the Boy Scout chosen to testify before a Senate subcommittee on behalf of the bill to protect the C&O Canal as a National Historical Park. Maryland Congressmen Gilbert Gude and J. Glenn Beall sponsored the bill.  \nSince 2015 Jon has volunteered as a level walker with the C&O Canal Association (COCA). His two levels encompass the area from White's Ferry to Monocacy Aqueduct.\nPop-Up Walk: Paw Paw Tunnel and Tunnel Hill Trail
URL:https://poolesvilleseniors.org/event/pop-up-walk-paw-paw-tunnel-and-tunnel-hill-trail/
CATEGORIES:Limited
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SUMMARY:Medicare: An Overview
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin a representative from Montgomery County State Health Insurance Assistance Program SHIP on April 4th at 6:00 p.m. for a 2-hour seminar of expert\, unbiased information about your options before enrolling in Medicare. Learn about: \nWhat Medicare covers \nHow enrollment periods work \nEligibility \nCosts \nAdditional coverage options \nSHIP will also cover Medicare savings programs available to enrollees with limited income and resources\, the SHIP services available to Montgomery County residents\, and answer participants’ questions. \nSpace is limited in the Maggie Nightingale Library so please register early. \nOur presenter is SHIP – State Health Insurance Assistance Program – is a federally funded program helping County residents\, their families and caregivers\, with questions and concerns about Medicare. \nMontgomery County SHIP is here to answer questions and to provide important information and updates about Medicare. \nMedicare  An Overview on April 4th 2024 at 6 pm
URL:https://poolesvilleseniors.org/event/medicare-an-overview/
LOCATION:Maggie Nightengale Library
CATEGORIES:Limited
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SUMMARY:PS Walking Club
DESCRIPTION:Join  the Poolesville Seniors Walking Club on Fridays  at 7:30 a.m. We will meet at the flagpole on Whalen Commons (in front of Town Hall). We will walk at a leisurely pace around town for about an hour.   \nWe will meet twice a week on Mondays at 7:30 a.m. and Fridays at 7:30 a.m. at the flagpole. We will explore the town and our various park trails.  \nPlease register below and complete the emergency contact and liability release forms. Depending on the group's needs\, interests\, and the weather\, we anticipate that the meeting times may adjust over time and with the weather. \nPS Walking Club
URL:https://poolesvilleseniors.org/event/ps-walking-club-2/2024-04-05/
LOCATION:Whalen Commons\, 19701 Fisher Ave\, Poolesville
CATEGORIES:Recurring
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