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Many thanks to Ralph Buglass for his fascinating presentation on the history of Sugarloaf Mountain and the surrounding area. Ralph told several stories of what might have been on the mountain including the ‘Automobile Objective” designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for the summit of Sugarloaf (shown in a digital reconstruction at left.) Just picture that looking out from the top of Sugarloaf.  

Ralph made many historical connections with FDR, Camp David, Civil War, the 1st

Lon Anderson, a graduate of Montgomery College, the University of Maryland, and American University, has been actively involved in photography for many decades. Starting as a college journalist, Lon continued his photojournalism work with multiple weekly newspapers in suburban Maryland and Hardy County, West Virginia. 

Before his long career with AAA Mid-Atlantic as chief spokesman and lobbyist, he opened a camera store and photo studio in Olney, Maryland. Now retired and living in North Carolina, Lon pursues his love of capturing beautiful images with a focus on mountain scenery and wildlife, the Chesapeake Bay, the Eastern Shore, and his latest travel destinations.

Poolesville Seniors presented a “Pop-up Walk” with Jon Wolz January 5. Jon took six participants along on the “Overlook Trail” that begins near the Great Falls Tavern. This trail follows a high ridge on the side of the canal away from the river and has spectacular views of the falls and the canal below at three overlook points. On the trail we ducked under some small trees weighed down with snow, then stopped and […]

Join the 2022 PS! Book Club 

We are very excited about the PS! Book Club for 2022. We had an excellent group of regular and occasional participants in 2021. We all agreed that the club expanded our reading choices to include some books we might not ordinarily have chosen but were grateful to have read. 

There is no need to travel, and you can join us from wherever you are located. This friendly, non-academic, non-judgmental group meets on Zoom. We have adjusted the meeting day, so it doesn’t conflict with other book clubs.  We are […]

Poolesville Seniors is fortunate to have a beautiful piece of art by Poolesville’s own Claire Howard available in our Heart ‘n Soul Auction beginning February 11th. Claire is well known in the Washington area for her vivid, local landscapes, tranquil seascapes, and beautiful snowfalls. Her palette knife painting style is always recognized. 

Claire is a graduate of Villanova University and studied Art, Architecture, and Design at Mount Vernon College and University of Maryland. 

Claire describes the inspiration […]

The Poolesville Seniors’ Heart ‘n Soul auction will give you an opportunity to acquire a beautiful work by area artist David Yontz. The traditional watercolor artistry of David Yontz paintings has preserved the architectural history of many Frederick County scenes brought to life with a touch of nostalgia.  

David Yontz, a prominent Maryland artist, was born in Brunswick and lived in Jefferson, Md. He was a decorated Vietnam War veteran.  He often painted by […]

Written by I.J Hudson

I apologize if I’ve been too preachy in these blogs. My main message has always been to shoot more pictures.  Look for new angles, better backgrounds. Try to show subjects in natural environments, as well as natural light. Try to catch natural situations.  Staging usually gives you staged pictures. 

The basic rules don’t change when you’re shooting with a camera phone.  Being creative is not confined to a standalone camera. […]

Let’s Celebrate Our January Birthdays!!  

• 1/02 Pamela Boe 
• 1/02 Richard Norwood 
• 1/07 Terri Pearson 
• 1/08 Eddie Winovich 
• 1/15 Connie Hanscom 
• 1/17 Pat Civetti 
• 1/22 Jerry Greaney 
• 1/22 Melanie Purdy 
• 1/25 Pam Bent 
• 1/28 Janice Berkland 
• 1/28 George Coakley 
• 1/29 […]
  

Great Things Coming Your way! 

Looking for a way fun way to beat back the winter doldrums? Join Poolesville Seniors for the Heart ‘n Soul on-line auction! We have some wonderful items for you to consider, from original works of art, a stay in a vacation home, a trip to an amusement park, gift certificates to local businesses, to pickleball lessons! There really is something for everyone. 

The on-line auction will begin […]

1/5/22: Town Hall Administrative Offices are closed until further notice due to multiple staff exposures to Covid 19. Staff are working remotely. For permitting services, email [email protected] or call 301-428-8927 as messages will be checked throughout the day. If you have a water emergency please call 240-286-3389. We apologize for the inconvenience. https://www.poolesvillemd.gov/AlertCenter.aspx... 

Virtual Town of Poolesville Public Meetings can be viewed on YouTube at  Town of Poolesville Public Meetings – YouTube 

Don’t forget Community Farmshare a Poolesville […]