Poolesville Seniors is taking part in the WUMCO SUMMER FOOD FOR KIDS program for local children who are not receiving free and reduced breakfast and lunch while school is out this Summer. The MCPS summer meal sites are an unreasonable distance for many families in our part of the county. Meals are available for just 30 minutes and our closest location does not offer breakfast. They require the children to be transported to the […]
Poolesville Seniors is making a big difference for seniors in and around Poolesville. Our program is chock full of many and varied opportunities for your participation. Our daily, weekly, and monthly activities and events keep area 50+ residents mentally, physically, and socially active. In fact, in the last year we offered over 650 activities and events that had over 5000 unique attendees.
For us to offer our quality program, we need both your […]
Happy Independence Day! July 4th is a time to show your patriotic pride.
The federal holiday marks the day in 1776 when the Second Continental Congress unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence, signaling the official separation of the colonies from Great Britain amid the Revolutionary War.
July 4, 1776 has since been considered America’s “birthday,” making her 247 years old on tomorrow.
According to the Library of Congress, Philadelphians […]
Since a 1984 Presidential proclamation, July has been ‘National Ice Cream Month’. There is still time to get some licks in to celebrate. In the U.S. we consume enough ice cream to equal 48 pints per person each year! At any given time, 87% of Americans have ice cream in their freezer. Nine percent of U.S. milk production goes toward making ice cream.
The origins of this frosty confection can be traced back […]
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 12/31/2024). 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 years the […]
Stay Active – Community Activities
Poolesville Businesses – The Monocacy Lions and PACC are looking for corporate donors for the Poolesville Day 5K. Watch the PACC website for further information.
The Town of Poolesville is seeking to fill two positions. One in the Water/Sewer Department and the other in the Parks Department. Both opportunities are entry level positions and come with a full benefits package.
June – August 2024 – Stevens Park Summer Recreation Program […]
Though many snakes are harmless to humans, seeing them in our gardens often makes us a little jumpy, even if we don’t suffer from ophidiophobia (fear of snakes). Snakes don’t damage buildings by making nests, they don’t eat your flowers, and they often help control pests like mice and moles. So why might you want to keep snakes out?
There are reasons to discourage snakes from hanging out in your outdoor space. Venomous […]
Ollas (Spanish for “pot” and pronounced “oy-yah”) are an ancient form of irrigation, used for over 4000 years. A classic olla is an unglazed terracotta pot, usually round and potbellied with a narrow mouth and a lid. You bury it up to the neck in your garden, then fill it with water and cover it.
The porous clay walls of the olla allow water to seep slowly through the pot and into the […]
Now that the warm weather is here, don’t let mosquitoes ruin your outdoor time. Knowing which smells that mosquitoes hate will give you an advantage in battling these bloodsucking pests at home.
From candles to plants to methods using essential oils, scents are one of the most effective natural ways to deter mosquitoes. Many of the odors mosquitoes detest are some of our favorite spa-like scents.
Here are 10 scents to try, […]
SAVE THE DATE! On Monday, July 22 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm Poolesville Seniors will be hosting Allan Stypeck, Senior Member of the American Society of Appraisers, and Kim Stypeck, co-owners of Second Story Books since 1974 and Poolesville residents since 1992, who invite you for an evening of free verbal appraisals. Search your attic, closets, and basement, for books, autographs, other printed material, art and […]