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In 2008, Governor Larry Hogan issued a proclamation declaring October as “Walktober” and encouraging people of all ages to step out this Walktober to enjoy Maryland’s autumn beauty. Since then, Maryland’s official exercise has been walking. 

This year, the month-long celebration includes the 8th Annual Walk Maryland Day on Wednesday October 5th. Thursday Walkinars scheduled for 10:30 a.m. to noon Oct. 6, 13, 20, and 27, will feature experts discussing pedestrian safety and […]

Since the advent of music, people have invented dance steps for pairs or groups of dancers. With a few basic moves you can join the crowd of dancers who are having fun on the dance floor. Line dance, a choreographed array of simple repeated dance steps, is practiced all around the world. 

In line dance, dancers of all ages and genders are aligned in a single row or multiple rows, facing either single […]

New Montgomery County Online Tool Will Help Older Adults Find Transportation Providers 

Montgomery County recently launched a new online tool to help older adults find volunteer ride providers to help them get where they need to go, when they need to get there. 

The online tool uses GIS (Geographic Information System) mapping to connect an address with organizations, such as nonprofit groups and senior villages, who provide volunteer […]

October 8th – Poolesville Big Flea – Whalen Commons- Paper shredding, electronics recycling, Paint disposal $2/can. 

October 13th – 8th Annual Owl Moon Raptor Center Festival – Noon – 4:00 p.m. Black Hill Visitor Center. Meet hawks, eagles, ospreys, owls, and other birds! Raptor education programs, flight demonstrations, kid-friendly activities, and more! Free admission! https://mocoparks.org/3BioMD4. 

October 13th – Dinner for the Arts

What Happened on this Date in History 

October 3rd

1863 President Lincoln proclaims official Thanksgiving holiday 

1895 Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane published 

1932 Iran gains Independence from United Kingdom 

1942 Germany conducts first successful test of V-2 rocket 

1967 Woody Guthrie, folk singer, writer, and icon dies 

1990 East and West Germany reunite 

1995 OJ Simpson acquitted of murder of Nicole Simpson and Ron Goldman  […]

Let’s Celebrate Our October Birthdays!! 

10/5 George Phelps 
10/6 Karen Ebert 
10/6 Elizabeth Ohmen
10/6 Grace Newcomer 
10/8 Kathy Jo Horan 
10/10 Debra Loftus 
10/10 Carolyn Repass 
10/11 Way Ng 
10/13 Katherine Melvin 
10/13 Rita Mills 
10/15 Roger Brenholtz 
10/18 I. J. Hudson 
10/20 Suzanne Tobin
10/22 Monica Greaney 
10/24 Beth Daly 
10/29 Barbara Gibson 
10/29 Judith […]

Thanks to Kenny Sholes for September’s Ag Reserve Properties presentation where he explained the process of chronolocating. After fielding many questions about the old stone structure on the property in Hunter’s Run at Hoskinson and Hillard Rds., Kenny set about

Following the approval of the Town of Poolesville Commissioners to add an extra pickleball court at Stevens Park, Poolesville Seniors welcomed 25 would-be enthusiasts to our Beginner Clinic for the game that’s sweeping the nation and our community, Pickleball. 

Thanks to our volunteer instructors, Board Members Melissa Rose, Bill McDonald, Claire Gunster-Kirby along with several other practiced players including Norm Spencer, and Jane and Terry Clark, an intrepid group of pickleball newbies received […]

What Happened on this Date in History 

September 26 

1580 — Francis Drake returns to Plymouth, England after circumnavigating the globe. 

1820 – Daniel Boone dies in Missouri 

1888 – Poet T.S. Elliot is born 

1928 – Work begins at Gavin Manufacturing Corp., maker of the first mass-produced car radio, Motorola. 

1957 – West Side Story opens on Broadway 

1960 – First televised presidential debate between Nixon and […]

Mahjong Thursdays at Speer Hall (behind Poolesville Presbyterian) 10 am – 12:30 pm   

Bridge and Other Games Tuesdays at Speer Hall (behind Poolesville Presbyterian) 1 pm – 4:00pm.   

Poolesville Farmers Market Saturdays 9:00am to 1:00 pm at Whalen Commons. (20+) Poolesville Farmers Market | Facebook   

PHS PTSA meets the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom For questions or to volunteer, […]