If you have ever done any historical research about Maryland, then you have likely encountered a Simon J. Martenet map. Martenet was born in 1832 in Baltimore to a German mother and a Swiss father. His father died when Martenet was four years old.
At an early age, Simon had to work after school. At seventeen he was working for Thomas P. Chiffelle, a West […]
May Day, usually observed on May 1st, or the first Monday of May, was an ancient public festival marking the first day of Summer. These days this traditional spring holiday is celebrated in many European cultures with festivities of dancing, singing, and cake.
Ancient Roman holidays such as Floralia, the festival of Flora, the Roman goddess of flowers, and the more hedonistic Maiuma, a festival […]
Thursday was a very busy day in Poolesville. Poolesville Seniors made tickets available to a very lucky group who toured the nearby Glenstone Museum. The weather was ideal for a stroll through the 300 acres of meadow dotted with outdoor sculptures. The magnificent Pavilions and Main gallery had many new exhibits since our last visit. You can watch a short video about the Main Gallery artist […]
Celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday May 8th. This celebration can be traced back as far as ancient Greek and Roman festivals honoring mother goddesses; and an early Christian Lenten festival, “Mothering Sunday”.
As celebrated in the United States, Mother’s Day predates the Civil War when Ann Reeves Jarvis promoted “Mothers’ Day Work Clubs” to teach local women how to properly care for their children. In 1868 Jarvis organized “Mothers’ Friendship […]
Mother’s Day, graduation, Father’s Day and wedding gift season will soon be upon us. If you are shopping online at Amazon for any of those gifts, please remember that you can help Poolesville Seniors by using the giving program Amazon Smile. It only takes a few moments to choose a non-profit like Poolesville Seniors to receive an Amazon donation at no additional cost to you. It’s so easy and you
You have no doubt heard of Cinco de Mayo, but do you know what it is? Well, prepare the guacamole, pour the tequila, and grab a Corona (the beer not the virus!) and let’s learn about it.
Cinco de Mayo celebrates an important date in history – May 5, 1862. The Battle of Puebla pitted elite French forces against a vastly undermanned Mexican army. If you’re wondering why the results of this battle […]
Mahjong is back on Thursdays at Speer Hall (behind Poolesville Presbyterian) 10 am – 12:30 pm
May 5th – PACC Business Helping Business Grow Networking Breakfast – Potomac River Supply –8:00 am – 19936 Fisher Ave.
May 5th – 2022 Active Aging Expo- Bohrer Park Activity Center – 9:00am – 2:00 pm
Active Aging Expo – Potomac Community Village event (helpfulvillage.com)
May 7th […]
Need a getaway close to DC? Join Barbara Paulson on May 12th at 7 pm
Join Katie Longbrake, Executive Director of WUMCO Help on May 5th at 7 pm to hear more about this multi-services entity, that has been serving […]
Many thanks to Michelle Roche for moderating the April PS! Book Club discussion of If I Die Tonight by Alison Gaylin. Our group found this who-done-it suspenseful to the very end. With themes of the importance of communication, the devastating effects of keeping secrets, and the power of modern social media, we thought it a recommended read for those with teens or even pre-teens.
The PS! Book Club meets virtually on […]