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For many years, Poolesville Memorial United Methodist Church has partnered with St. Peter’s Episcopal Church to offer a FREE monthly dinner to their Poolesville neighbors. Each month, people from across the spectrum of humanity come together to prepare, share, chat, eat, and be one with each other.

The two churches alternate hosting the dinner on the first Wednesday of the month.  PMUMC will host the dinner in February, April, June, August, October, and December, […]

The Maryland Department of Transportation Guaranteed Ride Home program provides a free ride home for registered commuters in the Greater Baltimore/Washington region who take transit, or carpool, vanpool, walk or bike to work at least twice weekly.

In the event of a personal illness, unexpected family emergency, or unscheduled overtime while you’re at work, Guaranteed Ride Home will arrange for a free taxi ride, free transit ride, or even a free rental […]

Attention Senior Athletes!

If you always wanted to be an Olympic Athlete, the Maryland Senior Olympics (MSO) might just be your chance. Each year since 1980, this 501(c) 3 has offered about 100 events in two dozen sports for active residents over 50 (by 12/31/2025). Approximately 1,500 adults from 50-80 have participated in the age-grouped competitions. In the odd years, the top three qualifiers in each event receive medals and in even […]

Dry January is an annual health campaign that encourages people to abstain from alcohol for the entire month of January. It’s a voluntary challenge that has gained popularity worldwide as individuals commit to starting the new year with a fresh, alcohol-free perspective. It started in the United Kingdom in 2013 as a campaign by the charity Alcohol Change, UK. Dry January is not only about giving your liver a break but also about promoting […]

Shuffle your cards and cut the deck on National Card Playing Day, December 28. It is the ideal activity when spending time with your family. The Christmas hustle and bustle is over, and the excitement from opening presents has diminished. There’snothing like a slow-paced game of cards to relax while having fun with family and friends! 

The origin of Card Playing Day is unclear; it is a simple activity that has turned into […]

Over 4,000 years ago the Babylonians celebrated the new year with an 11-day festival, Akitu. That March festival occurred after the Vernal Equinox, the day of equal sunlight and darkness, and commemorated the victory of their sun god over an evil sea goddess. During the festival they either reaffirmed the king’s divine power over his people or replaced him. 

The advent of Julius Ceasar’s Julien calendar in 46BC shifted the start […]

Happy New Year! Here we are getting ready to start a new year with exciting opportunities to try new things and build new habits. While this is traditionally the time to turn over a new leaf, we don’t actually need a new year to try something new.Especially if you are retired, every new day is a new chance to be, do, try, or start something amazing! Poolesville Seniors is a great partner in this […]

A visit to Downtown Frederick, Maryland in the winter months cannot be complete without a visit to one of the most unique winter light displays anywhere in the world. On the waters of Carroll Creek Park, you’ll find 28 lighted, decorated sailboats inviting you to explore this urban park at the heart of a 50-block historic district. 

Every year Carroll Creek Park in downtown Frederick is filled with individually designed lighted sailboats. […]

In June 2025, the MCDOT made MoCo Ride On buses FREE to make public transportation more accessible. Starting Sunday, January 11, 2026, the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will adjust 36 Ride On bus route schedules to improve efficiency and on-time performance. MCDOT’s Transit Division adjusts Ride On bus schedules regularly (at least three times a year) to shift resources allowing for more reliable service where demand is higher. The new […]