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Welcome to our newest series, Profiles in Poolesville History. We will highlight local figures who impacted Poolesville history. You may recognize the names. They could be your classmates, former students, family members, neighbors, or friends. All of them will have enriched a life or lives in some significant way. 

To honor Black History Month, we are focusing on local historic luminaries. These folks arrived in and around Poolesville with humble beginnings and a […]

Check our our list of suggestions to keep you safe while you drive in winter weather!

 During inclement winter weather it is advisable that you stay off the road. However, if travel is unavoidable, here are some suggested items to prepare you for an emergency.   

1. First Aid Kit
   • Thermometer 

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Our featured sponsor for this event is Jim Brown and Turning Point Real Estate 

Join Poolesville Seniors on Thursday February 18th @7pm for another Historic Properties presentation when Kenny Sholes, local historian, discusses historical maps of the area. Kenny’s recurring series has been educating us about the lands around us and their importance in American history over the last few centuries. Zoom in for this next installment. 

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It’s almost time for the event, if you haven’t signed up, now is the time!

When: February 22 @ 7:00 pm

Join Poolesville Seniors for another virtual Book Club! This month’s book is The Island of Sea Women, the latest historical novel from New York Times best-selling author 

Stories from the Monocacy Monocle brought to life!

Many thanks to Rande Davis for his fascinating Monocle Mystery presentation.  Rande 

Sonnets from the Portuguese 

By Elizabeth Barrett Browning

“How do I Love Thee”? 

How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.
I love thee to the depth and breadth and height
My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight
For the ends of Being and Ideal Grace.
I love thee to the level of everyday’s
Most quiet need, by sun and candlelight–
I love thee freely, as men strive for Right;

Lifting Up Our Community for Black History Month 

In celebration of Black History Month, Poolesville Seniors is pleased to share with you the stories of once thriving Free Slave Communities in and around Poolesville. Perhaps you remember hearing the names: Big Woods, Jerusalem, Jonesville, Martinsburg, and Sugarland. Fortunately, two esteemed community historians chose to share their ancestors’ past contributions with our audience. Watch Pastor Chuck Copeland’s History of Martinsburg, and Mr. Skip Etheridge’s […]

This event is coming soon, you may want to put in on your calendar!

Everything you wanted to know about insurance but were afraid to ask – a salesperson. 

If you have any questions about insurance, join Poolesville Seniors Thursday 2/25 when expert, Ms. Patricia Dorn, PIR, of the Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA) will educate us with a slide show and Q&A about the various types of insurance available in Maryland with […]

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Don’t miss the chance to hear about Abraham Lincoln’s connection to Poolesville. Register now for Rande Davis’ new Mystery History presentation for Poolesville Seniors at 7pm on February 11

Save the date, wear your green, and gather the whole clan for the big Virtual St. Patrick’s Day Party on March 13^th at 7pm. Invite family and friends of all ages to enjoy all things Irish including traditional Irish songs, Irish trivia, Irish bingo and maybe a few surprises! Stay tuned for further details!