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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-3/2024-10-07/
LOCATION:Whalen Commons\, 19701 Fisher Ave\, Poolesville
CATEGORIES:Recurring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241007T090000
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SUMMARY:Trail Hike: Blockhouse Point Park Loop Trail
DESCRIPTION:Blockhouse Point Park Loop Trail:  Please join Gwen Haney and Karen Dansby October 7th at the Blockhouse Point Conservation Park in Darnestown\, MD. The park consists of 630 acres rich in the natural and cultural history of the Potomac Valley. The trail is mostly wooded with a 1 1/2 – 2 mile stretch on the towpath between the Potomac River and the C&O canal from the Pennyfield to the Violettes Locks\, with some picturesque views of the River. There is  minimal elevation gain except for one short but rather steep hill and 2 small steam crossings. This is a 7 mile loop that we will reduce to 6.5 mile.  We will leave the trailhead at 9:00 am so please arrive a few minutes early.  \n  \nLocation: Blockhouse Point Conservation Park – Trails – Montgomery Parks  \n14750 River Road\, Darnestown\, Maryland 20854\nThis is approximately 15 minutes from Poolesville down Rt. 190 to River Road.  Or\, approximately 20 minutes via Rt 28.  Please note a gps will end the trip about 100 yards short of the main entrance.  \n  \nKaren Dansby was born and raised in Arlington\, VA. She spent 20+ years in eastern Kentucky\, then retired to Sedona\, AZ. Karen participated in trail maintenance in Sedona\, hiked and participated in Preventive Search and Rescue for almost 10 years at the South and North Rim of the Grand Canyon.  She moved back to Poolesville to be close to family.   \nGwen Haney grew up in rural PA but did most of her hiking while living in Arizona\, in the mountains and canyons of the southwest. She moved to Maryland 17 years ago to be near family and continues to enjoy being outdoors and on trails.   \nWatch for other hikes in and around Montgomery County for Poolesville Seniors.  Once a month Gwen Haney and Karen Dansby will lead/tailgate a hike for Poolesville Seniors.  The hikes will be 4-6 miles and last approximately 2-3 hours.  A description will be given of the monthly hike with hiking recommendations.  \n  \nTrail Hike:  Blockhouse Point Park Loop Trail
URL:https://poolesvilleseniors.org/event/trail-hike-blockhouse-point-park-loop-trail/
CATEGORIES:Limited
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241007T130000
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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/2024-10-07/
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:20241007T160000
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SUMMARY:Seniors at the Barre
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Mondays at 4:00 pm and/or Fridays at 10 am at  Speer Hall  for ‘Seniors at the Barre”\, a class of stretches and exercises designed to work on your balance and strength based on ballet barre\, Pilates and yoga moves modified for all different abilities and skill levels. Bring a yoga mat\, light weights\, a small pillow or towel and exercise in socks or bare feet. Wear yoga pants and a top that is comfortable for stretching and bending. Registration required; class size is limited.  \nCathy Mattax is our volunteer instructor with years of experience at the barre.  \nSeniors at the Barre
URL:https://poolesvilleseniors.org/event/seniors-at-the-barre-8/
LOCATION:Poolesville Presbyterian Church-Speer Hall – 17800 Elgin Road\, 17800 Elgin Road\, Poolesville\, 20837\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recurring
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SUMMARY:Tai Chi
DESCRIPTION:In line with our theme to Stay Active\, Poolesville Seniors offers Tai Chi every Tuesday at 10:30am with our instructor\, Maureen Ivusic! \nThis is a hybrid event to be held at Poolesville Memorial United Methodist Church 17821 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 attend in-person or online. \nMaureen is temporarily adding a chair Tai Chi component to the class for those who might need a chair to steady themselves or for seated Tai Chi. Come out to see if these accommodations suit you. \nClass will be online only if MCPS -Montgomery County Public Schools cancel school – CODE RED.
URL:https://poolesvilleseniors.org/event/tai-chi-4/2024-10-08/
LOCATION:Poolesville Memorial United Methodist Church 17821 Elgin Road Poolesville MD 20837
CATEGORIES:Recurring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T130000
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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-2022-08-09-2/2024-10-08/
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:20241009T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T140000
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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-2/2024-10-09/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Event\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recurring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T141500
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SUMMARY:Darts Social
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to throw some darts? Hit a bullseye with other Seniors at Poolesville Presbyterian Church Speer Hall (17800 Elgin Road) Wednesday\, October 9th at 2:15 to 4:15 pm for some fun\, easy darts games that anyone can play! We will supply the darts\, you supply the nimble fingers and dead-eye aim.  Registration is limited.   \nLocation: Poolesville Presbyterian Church Speer Hall (17800 Elgin Road\, Poolesvile)  \nDarts Social 10-09-2024
URL:https://poolesvilleseniors.org/event/darts-social-2/
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:20241010T190000
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SUMMARY:History of Ferries and the C&O Canal and Their Impacts on Montgomery County’s Social and Economic Development
DESCRIPTION:Join Ralph Buglass on Zoom Thursday October 10 at 7 p.m. Ralph will enlighten us about the History of Ferries and the C&O Canal\, and Their Impacts on Montgomery County’s Social and Economic Development. Many people have used White’s Ferry to cross the Potomac River\, or as a starting point for hiking on the C&O Canal. But it is a fair bet that far fewer residents know the history of ferries along the Montgomery County segment of the Potomac and the C&O Canal\, including White’s Ferry\, and the role they played in the evolution and growth of Montgomery County.  \nThe presentation is based on extensive research spearheaded by Ralph Buglass and supported by numerous local history researchers and experts including William Bauman\, Jim Poole\, Jon Wolz\, Rod Mackler\, Mary Ann Kephart\, Link Hoewing\, and Charles Jacobs.  This is the same presentation Ralph recently delivered on July 17th at Poolesville Memorial United Methodist Church.  He will also review the information discussed in the forum at that event. If you missed that presentation\, this is your chance to experience it! \nPresenter: \nRalph Buglass is a retired communications professional\, Montgomery County native\, and graduate of Winston Churchill High School. He earned a BA in American history from Cornell University and an MA in journalism from American University. Ralph has been a volunteer docent at the restored one-room Kingsley Schoolhouse in Clarksburg\, an experience that sparked a deep interest in the early days of public education in Montgomery County.  He was the 2014 recipient of a national service award from the Country Schoolhouse Association of America for his volunteer work.    \nRalph is a frequent speaker for Montgomery History on a variety of local history topics and a volunteer researcher for Peerless Rockville\, the nonprofit historic preservation organization for Montgomery County’s seat of government. In 2020\, with Peerless Rockville\, he co-authored Images of America: Rockville\, a pictorial history of the city’s 250 years. He taught lifelong learning courses at American University\, Johns Hopkins University\, Montgomery College\, and Frederick Community College.  \n   \nHistory of Ferries and the C&O Canal and Their Impacts on Montgomery County’s Social and Economic Development
URL:https://poolesvilleseniors.org/event/history-of-ferries-and-the-co-canal-and-their-impacts-on-montgomery-countys-social-and-economic-development/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Event\, MD\, United States
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-2/2024-10-11/
LOCATION:Whalen Commons\, 19701 Fisher Ave\, Poolesville
CATEGORIES:Recurring
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