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SUMMARY:PS Walking Club
DESCRIPTION:Join the Poolesville Seniors Walking Club on Mondays at 7:30 am. We will meet at the flagpole on Whalen Commons (in front of Town Hall). We will walk at a leisurely pace around town on a route chosen by the group..   \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-3/2024-04-15/
LOCATION:Whalen Commons\, 19701 Fisher Ave\, Poolesville
CATEGORIES:Recurring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T130000
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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/2024-04-15/
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:20240415T190000
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SUMMARY:PS Book Club: Horse
DESCRIPTION:Join us on April 15th at 7:00 p.m. to discuss Horse\, a 2022 novel by Geraldine Brooks. The novel\, set in 2019\, 1954\, and the mid-1800s follows the story of a nineteenth-century portrait of a racehorse named Lexington. The story is told from the perspective of six characters The novel immerses the reader in the fascinating world of American horseracing and the element of race in the antebellum South from 1850 to 1861.  \nGeraldine Brooks is an Australian-American journalist and novelist. She was born in 1955 in Sydney\, Australia and moved to New York City\, obtaining her master’s degree in journalism at Columbia University. She became a foreign correspondent for The Wall Street Journal and covered conflicts in the Middle East\, Africa\, and the Balkans. She is the author of several novels\, including March\, which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2005.  \nPS! Book Club: Horse \n 
URL:https://poolesvilleseniors.org/event/ps-book-club-horse/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Event\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Limited
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T160000
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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-2022-08-09-2/2024-04-16/
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:20240417T130000
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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-2/2024-04-17/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Event\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recurring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T140000
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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/2024-04-17/
LOCATION:Poolesville Memorial United Methodist Church 17821 Elgin Road Poolesville MD 20837
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T190000
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SUMMARY:Frontier Living Presentation by Mark Gochnour
DESCRIPTION:Join Mark Gochnour\, a longtime historical reenactor\, on April 18th at 7:00 p.m.\, for a multi-faceted look at pioneer living. Come and see Mark's 18th Century handsewn clothing\, furs\, traps and other gear along with his stories and information about life on the frontier. Don't miss this opportunity to get a taste of history.  \nOur colonial ancestors learned\, evolved and adapted. It was not an idyllic life and there are many myths and sad stories along the way.  These pioneers were intrepid and kept exploring even with dangers that we may have forgotten.  \nLocation: Speer Hall at Poolesville Presbyterian Church\, 17800 Elgin Rd. (109)       \n________________________________________________ \nMark was a children's librarian and then "Senior Librarian" managing the Poolesville Library from 1991 to 2010. have done historical reenacting for nearly 50 years. He is a Bethesda-Chevy Chase Izaak Walton League of America member right down the road in Poolesville. He worked at Homestead Farm as a school group tour guide in the fall for almost 20 years. He hunts with flintlock firearms\, in 18th Century clothing. He has written two articles about muzzleloading and hunting for two magazines. He has been written about in newspapers.  \nHe researched and printed a hymnbook for reenactors and is a lay preacher at one local event in the spring.   \nHe hand sews some of his clothes and makes some of his other gear.  \nMark speaks about life on the frontier for groups – scouts\, homeschooling groups\, and elementary school classes. He tells stories\, shares information He can bring and discuss furs\, traps\, and other gear. He can demonstrate how to start a fire with flint and steel\, i.e. without matches.  Usually\, his programs last about 45 minutes before the questions.  \nMark encourages people to record their elderly family members talking about life when they were little. Once these people have passed\, their life stories\, what they have experienced and seen and learned about their elderly family members who were around when they were younger is lost unless someone has captured it. Frontier Living Presentation by Mark Gochnour
URL:https://poolesvilleseniors.org/event/frontier-living-presentation-by-mark-gochnour/
LOCATION:Poolesville Presbyterian Church-Speer Hall – 17800 Elgin Road\, 17800 Elgin Road\, Poolesville\, 20837\, United States
CATEGORIES:Limited
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T073000
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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-2/2024-04-19/
LOCATION:Whalen Commons\, 19701 Fisher Ave\, Poolesville
CATEGORIES:Recurring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T160000
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SUMMARY:Game Day Golf Social: Driving\, Putting\, Chipping and Fun!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun Gameday Social Friday April 19th from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at Poolesville Golf Course. Test your skills: on the driving range\, putting green\, and chipping close to the pin as we head out for a leisurely afternoon with balls provided courtesy of Poolesville Seniors. A perfect introduction for golf novices\, but all are welcome.  \nCrossvines Golf\, at 16601 W Willard Rd.\, include a 2-acre short game practice area and a driving range with both grass and artificial teeing areas.  \nIf you have clubs\, bring your driver\, putter\, and chipper. Don’t have any clubs? Golf buddies might want to bring an extra or two. The Pro Shop has a few available on loan too. If you prefer to take in the scenery and enjoy a burger\, dog\, soda\, or adult beverage\, the grill at the Pro Shop will be fired up for this occasion. You can also bring your own snacks and drinks (non-alcoholic only) and graze at several available picnic tables.  \nRemember to bring your own chair\, no seating is not provided at the driving range. We think this outing is going to be a hole-in-one so\, sign up fast before our limited slots run out.  \nGame Day Golf Social: Driving\, Putting\, Chipping and Fun!
URL:https://poolesvilleseniors.org/event/game-day-golf-social-driving-putting-chipping-and-fun/
LOCATION:Crossvines Golf Driving Range\, 16601 W Willard Rd.\, Poolesville
CATEGORIES:Limited
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T190000
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SUMMARY:Movie Night: The Color Purple
DESCRIPTION:Join us  to experience the Free Friday Movie Night feature\, The Color Purple\, a 2023 American musical film adaptation based on the novel by Alice Walker on April 19th at 7:00 p.m at Poolesville Presbyterian Church\,  Speer Hall (17800 Elgin Road\, Poolesville).  \nProduced by\, Oprah Winfrey\, Steven Spielberg\, Scott Sanders and Quincy Jones\, the film stars Taraji P. Henson\, Danielle Brooks\, Colman Domingo\, Corey Hawkins\, H.E.R.\, Halle Bailey\, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi and Fantasia Barrino.  It tells the story of Celie\, an African American woman dealing with the hardships of living with an abusive husband and living in the American South during the early 1900s.  \nThe film scored 13 nominations at the 55th NAACP Image Awards\, winning 11\, including Outstanding Motion Picture\, Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture\, Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture (Fantasia Barrino)\, Outstanding Supporting Actress (Taraji P. Henson) and Outstanding Supporting Actor (Colman Domingo).   \nEnjoy sodas\, water\, snacks and social time before and after the movie. \nMusical Drama\, PG-13\, Running time\, 1hr 21 min \nMovie Night: The Color Purple
URL:https://poolesvilleseniors.org/event/movie-night-the-color-purple/
LOCATION:Poolesville Presbyterian Church-Speer Hall – 17800 Elgin Road\, 17800 Elgin Road\, Poolesville\, 20837\, United States
CATEGORIES:Limited
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