Aug 30, 2021 | Announcements, Annual Events News, Events & Recreation News, Outdoor Events News, Recreation Committee News, What's Happening
Saturday, September 4th, 10 am – 1 pm, Woodward Park Field Events Contests for kids and adults of all ages. Registration begins promptly at 10 am. Don’t be late! Sunday, September 5th, 2 pm All-Ages Softball Game, followed by popsicles! (Joseph Craig English Field off...
Jun 5, 2021 | Recreation Committee News
Next Meeting: Wednesday, June 9, 2021; 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend this virtual meeting via ZOOM. To join the Zoom Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83617973450?pwd=azU0a296dkloT2c2bU90TzB2Z2NRUT09 Meeting ID: 836 1797 3450 Passcode:...
May 10, 2021 | Recreation Committee News
Next Meeting: Wednesday, 26, 2021, 7:30 pm. The public is invited to attend this virtual meeting via ZOOM. To join the Zoom Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5392315882 Meeting ID: 539 231 5882 One tap mobile +13017158592,,5392315882# US (Washington DC) Dial...
Apr 3, 2021 | Recreation Committee News
Next Meeting: Wednesday, April 21, 2021. The public is invited to attend this virtual meeting via ZOOM. To join the Zoom Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88952052869?pwd=cklnNDBUdzhOdHBPMS9hREFLRGx0QT09 Meeting ID: 889 5205 2869 Passcode: 055636 One tap...
Mar 1, 2021 | Recreation Committee News
Next Meeting: Wednesday, March 18, 2021. The public is invited to attend this virtual meeting via ZOOM. To join the Zoom Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84913516727?pwd=WnU3Uk40V2huTVJMQkZLVE1zVDE5Zz09 Or by phone: 301 715 8592 / Meeting ID: 849 1351 6727 /...
Feb 1, 2021 | Recreation Committee News
Next Meeting: Wednesday, February 18, 2021. The public is invited to attend this virtual meeting via ZOOM. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84913516727?pwd=WnU3Uk40V2huTVJMQkZLVE1zVDE5Zz09 Meeting ID: 849 1351 6727 Passcode: 611335 One tap mobile...
Jan 10, 2021 | Recreation Committee News
Next Meeting: Wednesday, January 20, 2021. The public is invited to attend this virtual meeting via ZOOM.
Dec 5, 2020 | Recreation Committee News
Next Meeting: Wednesday, January 20, 2021. The public is invited to attend this virtual meeting via ZOOM. Look on the Town website for more details. No meetings will take place in November or December.
Nov 1, 2020 | Announcements, Recreation Committee News
Next Meeting: Wednesday, January 20, 2021. The public is invited to attend this virtual meeting via ZOOM. Look on the Town website for more details. No meetings will take place in November or December. Shhhhhh! It’s a SECRET! No kids should read this! That...
Sep 11, 2020 | Recreation Committee News
Next Meeting: Wednesday, September 16, 2020; 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend this virtual meeting via ZOOM. Emily Cavey is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Rec Committee Meeting Time: Sep 16, 2020 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join...
Aug 6, 2020 | Recreation Committee News
Next Meeting: Wednesday, August 20, 2020; 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend this virtual meeting via ZOOM. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/72554043850?pwd=TGlBYTJPZ2JocTMrSmM2SUpxazRVZz09 Meeting ID: 725 5404 3850 Password:...
Jul 3, 2020 | Recreation Committee News
Next Meeting: Wednesday, August 20, 2020; 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend this virtual meeting via ZOOM. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/72554043850?pwd=TGlBYTJPZ2JocTMrSmM2SUpxazRVZz09 Meeting ID: 725 5404 3850 Password:...
Jun 19, 2020 | Announcements, Recreation Committee News
Friday – June 19, 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm Virtual Happy hour and evening relaxation from the comfort of your own home! Band: Eddy Viscosity and the Turbulent Core & Friends [An eclectic mix of socially distanced NIST and Grove musicians in masks] Live-streamed...
May 31, 2020 | Announcements, Recreation Committee News
WANT TO ADD A LITTLE ZING to your Saturday evening? The Washington Grove Recreation Committee invites town residents of all ages to play Zoom Bingo! Join your neighbors and friends for this socially-distanced social event! DATE: Saturday, June 13 TIME: ...
May 30, 2020 | Recreation Committee News
Next Meeting: Wednesday, June 3, 2020; 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend this virtual meeting via ZOOM. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/72554043850?pwd=TGlBYTJPZ2JocTMrSmM2SUpxazRVZz09 Meeting ID: 725 5404 3850 Password:...
May 4, 2020 | Recreation Committee News, Summer in the Parks News
Next Meeting: THURSDAY, May 20, 2020; 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend this virtual meeting via ZOOM. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/78796924338?pwd=UGNaMktTUzQrQXJ5TmtXWE5nNWd2UT09 Or Dial-in: 301-715-8592 Meeting ID: 787 9692 4338 Password:...
Mar 6, 2020 | Recreation Committee News
Next Meeting: THURSDAY, March 19, 2020; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. Open to the public. Anyone interested in joining should come to the next meeting!
Jan 7, 2020 | Recreation Committee News
Next Meeting: Wed., January 15, 2020; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. Open to the public. Anyone interested in joining should come to the next meeting!
Jan 7, 2020 | Announcements, Recreation Committee News
Many thanks to Judy Mroczka, Marilynn Frey and the skadillion members of the cast and crew who put together this year’s Holiday Show. A good time was had by ALL!!
Dec 7, 2019 | Recreation Committee News
Next Meeting: Wed., January 15, 2020; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. Open to the public. Anyone interested in joining should come to the next meeting!
Nov 3, 2019 | Recreation Committee News
Next Meeting: Wed., January 15, 2020; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. Open to the public. Anyone interested in joining should come to the next meeting!
Oct 2, 2019 | Recreation Committee News
Next Meeting: Wed., October 16, 2019; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. Open to the public. Anyone interested in joining should come to the next meeting! Congratulations to this year’s “Super Grove” Jude Gilmore!!
Jun 30, 2019 | Recreation Committee News
Next Meeting: Wed., July 17, 2019; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. Open to the public. Anyone interested in joining should come to the next meeting!
Apr 27, 2019 | Recreation Committee News
Squeals on Wheels will be bringing a Barnyard petting zoo on Sunday April 28th from 3:00-4:30. This event includes 3 large animals (a combination of Alpaca’s and Goats), Bunnies, Ducks, Chickens, Guinea Pigs, one of our giant rabbit breeds, and a piggy. All ages...
Apr 8, 2019 | Recreation Committee News, Tagged from the Minutes
TC Minutes – April 2019/ The next meeting of the Recreation Committee is Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. The meeting is open to the public. Upcoming activities include Squeals on Wheels Barnyard petting zoo on Sunday April 28th from...
Mar 30, 2019 | Recreation Committee News
Next Meeting: Wed., April 17, 2019; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. Open to the public. Anyone interested in joining should come to the next meeting!
Feb 2, 2019 | Announcements, Recreation Committee News, Yoga News
Recreation Committee Mtg Next Meeting: Wed., April 17, 2019; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. Open to the public. The Recreation Committee would love to have more volunteers to help keep our traditions going and bring in new ones. Anyone interested in joining should...
Jan 7, 2019 | Announcements, Annual Events News, Recreation Committee News
The Brothers Grinch and the Grove: A Mystery! Once again, Judy Mroczka, Marilynn Frey and their terrific theatrical team wowed Grovers with The Brothers Grinch and the Grove: A Mystery! The kids are always the biggest hit with top notch acting, music and dance...
Jan 7, 2019 | Recreation Committee News
Mindfulness & Meditation Class in McCathran Hall Please e-mail Eleni directly at: [email protected] for inquiries. Youth Dance Class Youth dance class starting for 12 years old and up. Classes are Fridays at 5:30 PM. All levels of dance welcome. $7 a class....
Nov 30, 2018 | Recreation Committee News
Next Meeting: Wed., January 16, 2019; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. Open to the public. The Recreation Committee would love to have more volunteers to help keep our traditions going and bring in new ones. Anyone interested in joining should come to the next...
Nov 30, 2018 | Announcements, Recreation Committee News, Yoga News
Mindfulness & Meditation Class in McCathran Hall Hour long classes started on October 10th and will take place on Wednesday evenings at 7:45 PM. Please e-mail Eleni directly at: [email protected] for inquiries. Yoga in The Grove Ongoing Yoga Classes are on...
Oct 31, 2018 | Recreation Committee News
Next Meeting: Wednesday, January 16, 2019; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. Open to the public. The Recreation Committee would love to have more volunteers to help keep our traditions going and bring in new ones. Anyone interested in joining should come to the next...
Oct 31, 2018 | Announcements, Recreation Committee News
Youth dance class starting at 12 years old and up. We start the class with a good stretch, and do a mix of ballet, modern and jazz. The class also does a couple of Zumba dances each week, and we typically perform twice a year. Class is tentatively scheduled for...
Oct 31, 2018 | Announcements, Recreation Committee News
Mark your calendars! Betsy and Al Taylor, callers for Taylor Made Squares, are happy to announce we have scheduled a series of dances on the First and Third Mondays. Please join us on the following dates: November 5 and November 19. We will be dancing from 7:30 to 9...
Oct 31, 2018 | Recreation Committee News, Yoga News
Eleni Khan invites you to enjoy group guided meditations and mindfulness exercises. Calming our minds and deeply relaxing with guided breathing, singing bowls, interactive mindfulness and meditation practices for all levels. The class is geared towards adults, and is...
Oct 31, 2018 | Recreation Committee News, Yoga News
Ongoing Yoga Class is designed as an open/drop-in format 90 minute class for beginners to experience Hatha (poses), deep relaxation, chanting and breathing practices with an emphasis on listening to the body and stress reduction. Classes are on Tuesday nights from...
Sep 28, 2018 | Annual Events News, Recreation Committee News
The 10th Annual Washington Grove BluestoberFest is on for Saturday, October 13th, 6:00 – 10:00 PM. Please come out and enjoy a fun musical; gathering with family and friends as we celebrate the autumn season with acoustic sounds from ELEANOR ELLIS from 6-7pm and...
Sep 28, 2018 | Recreation Committee News
Next Meeting: Wed., October 17, 2018; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. Open to the public.
Sep 4, 2018 | Recreation Committee News
will be on Friday October 12, 2018 @ 7 p.m. in McCathran Hall.
Sep 4, 2018 | Annual Events News, Recreation Committee News
October 13, 2018 in Zoe Wadsworth Park. More details in the next Bulletin. UPDATE – 09.28.18 The 10th Annual Washington Grove BluestoberFest is on for Saturday, October 13th, 6:00 – 10:00 PM. Please come out and enjoy a fun musical; gathering with family...
Sep 4, 2018 | Alerts, Announcements, Recreation Committee News
Meditation in The Grove/Mindfulness & Meditation Class New resident Eleni Khan invites you to enjoy group guided meditations and mindfulness exercises. We will be calming our minds, and deeply relaxing with guided breathing, singing bowls, interactive mindfulness...
Sep 4, 2018 | Announcements, Recreation Committee News
Let There Be Dancing! Mark your calendars! Betsy and Al Taylor, callers for Taylor Made Squares, are happy to announce we have scheduled a series of dances on the First and Third Mondays. Please join us on the following dates: September 17, October 1, October 15,...
Aug 1, 2018 | Recreation Committee News
Recreation Committee Meeting Next Meeting: Wed. August 22, 2018; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. This meeting is open to the public. Let There Be Dancing! Mark your calendars! Betsy and Al Taylor, callers for Taylor Made Squares, are happy to announce we have scheduled...
Jun 30, 2018 | Recreation Committee News
Mark your calendars! Betsy and Al Taylor, callers for Taylor Made Squares, are happy to announce we have scheduled a series of dances on the First and Third Mondays. Please join us on the following dates: August 6, August 20, September 17, October 1, October 15,...
Jun 7, 2018 | Announcements, Annual Events News, Outdoor Events News, Recreation Committee News
Wednesday, July 4th: 11:00 a.m., Costume Judging in Woodward Park Noon, Flag Raising and Parade to McCathran Hall; prizes, popsicles, bell-ringing, singing Saturday, July 7th: Baseball game 10:00AM Woodward Park 4:00 – 10:00pm Lake picnic; burgers, dogs and...
May 1, 2018 | Announcements, Annual Events News, Recreation Committee News
Saturday, June 23rd is the date. Mark your calendars! Once again, we need volunteers to host this event on your porches. If you can help us with this, please contact Sylvia Appleby at [email protected] or 301-926-9064.
Apr 3, 2018 | Announcements, Recreation Committee News
SUNDAY, APRIL 15, 2018; 2:00 PM McCATHRAN HALL Colorful and exotic live animals presented by fun and friendly wildlife educators.
Mar 2, 2018 | Announcements, Recreation Committee News
The Blackthorn Ceili Dancers and the Washington Grove Recreation Committee will sponsor a dance at McCathran Hall from 7 to 10:30 p.m. on Friday, March 9. Grovers are welcome to join in the dancing or come to enjoy the live music. There will be a potluck supper about...
Feb 1, 2018 | Announcements, Recreation Committee News, Summer in the Parks News
SITP 2018 Enrollment Form >> It’s that time of year when the Town of Washington Grove announces plans for yet another exciting July full of fun and adventure! For decades, Washington Grove’s SITP program has been a unique, unparalleled camp for...
Feb 1, 2018 | Announcements, Recreation Committee News, Woman's Club News
Please join us on Saturday, February 17, 2018, for our Annual Chili Supper! Wow, it’s time to pull out your favorite chili, corn bread or coleslaw receips for our ever popular Annual Chili Supper, Saturday February 17, 2018, starting at 6:00 PM at McCathran...
Feb 1, 2018 | Recreation Committee News
Saturday, February 10, 2018 McCathran Hall, 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. Dance Instructor Frank Stanek will give a dance lesson beginning at 7 p.m. All free of charge. Come to dance or listen and shake off those wintertime blues! Sponsored by the Washington Grove Recreation...
Feb 1, 2018 | Announcements, Film Society News, Recreation Committee News
Join your neighbors on Sunday, February 11, at 7 PM, for an acclaimed movie from Sweden, My Life as a Dog. Ingemar, 12, is too much for his ailing mother to handle and is sent to country relatives. To fortify himself against life’s vicissitudes, he ponders the...
Jan 7, 2018 | Announcements, Recreation Committee News
As the Grove Turns A BIG Grove thank you to Judy Mroczka, Marilyn Frey and the huge group of Town volunteers for creating another blockbuster Holiday Show! The jokes were corny, the music was sweet, the acting was memorable and the topics were timely. It definitely...
Jan 7, 2018 | Announcements, Film Society News, Recreation Committee News
Our first movie of 2018 (Sunday, January 14, 7 PM) is Nine Queens. Deceptions pile on top of duplicities when a couple of small-time swindlers are enlisted in a big-payoff scheme involving coveted rare stamps. With quicksilver performances and sassy twists of the...
Jan 7, 2018 | Announcements, Recreation Committee News
Saturday, February 10, 2018 McCathran Hall, 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. Dance Instructor Frank Stanek will give a dance lesson beginning at 7 p.m. All free of charge. Come to dance or listen and shake off those wintertime blues! Sponsored by the Washington Grove Recreation...
Dec 2, 2017 | Recreation Committee News
Next Meeting: Wed., January 10, 2018; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. This meeting is open to the public.
Dec 2, 2017 | Announcements, Annual Events News, Recreation Committee News
Dec. 16, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. Plan on joining us at McCathran Hall for this year’s Holiday Show…As the Grove Turns. As always, your neighbors and friends will make up our all-star cast. Laughs will abound, we’ll have lots of music, and there will be...
Dec 2, 2017 | Announcements, Recreation Committee News, Woods Committee News
Many, many thanks to Kathi Carey-Fletcher for her thoughtful idea and hard work in coordinating the Hometown Habitat film screening and question/answer session in Town Hall. Also thanks to Freda and Gary Temple, the Woods Committee co-sponsor, and the other volunteers...
Oct 9, 2017 | Announcements, Recreation Committee News
Annual Halloween Blackthorn Ceili & Potluck Friday, October 27 at McCathran Hall Blackthorn will hold a ceili (dance) party on Friday, October 27 at McCathran Hall from 7 to 10:30 pm. Costumes are optional. Caller will be Marilyn Moore. Grovers are welcome to...
Oct 9, 2017 | Announcements, Recreation Committee News
BLUESTOBER FEST IS COMING!! The 9th Annual Washington Grove “BLUESTOBER FEST” is on Saturday, October 14th, 2017, 6-10:00 pm. Please come out and enjoy a fun musical gathering with family and friends as we celebrate the autumn season with the acoustic...
Aug 3, 2017 | Announcements, Recreation Committee News
Next Meeting: Wed., October 11, 2017; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. This meeting is open to the public. The Recreation Committee is re-grouping with two (2) new co-chairs; Missy Yachup and Emily Cavey. For additional information about this group, including how to...
Jun 4, 2017 | Announcements, Annual Events News, Recreation Committee News
Music Weekend is June 16, 17, 18, 2017! Music Weekend, one of the Rec’ing Crews most popular events, is on the horizon — or at least, in the Gazebo — kicking off: Friday, June 16 with an open jam/singalong starting at 7:30 p.m. All instruments...
May 8, 2017 | Announcements, Recreation Committee News
Next Meeting: Wed., May 10, 2017; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. Enter and Sign In, Please! We cannot thank Emily Cavey enough for setting up the Rec’ing Crew’s SignUpGenius site. We do often remind you that we run on volunteer power (and brain power), but...
Jan 13, 2016 | Recreation Committee News
The festivities are (mostly) over and January resolutions loom, but the Recreation Committee would like to look back one last time to thank all those who helped decorate the Town Hall and Gazebo, headed up once again by Steve Werts; and those who made sure the...
Dec 2, 2015 | Annual Events News, Recreation Committee News
Come to a Christmas Sing-Along Party – Dec. 18th in the Fellowship Hall of the Washington Grove UMC at 6:30 p.m. A pot-luck will follow at 7:30 p.m. Immerse yourself in Christmas spirit by singing carols. There will also be an ugly Christmas sweater contest and...
Dec 2, 2015 | Recreation Committee News
All Grovers are invited to boldly go to this year’s Holiday Spectacular: “Grove Trek, a Holideck Parody Musical”, stardate, Saturday, December 12, 7:30 pm in McCathran Hall. This year, we weave together, Trekdom, time travel, Washington Grove lore,...
Nov 5, 2015 | Recreation Committee News
It’s that time again! Time again for all Grovers who want to act, sing, dance, and, assist with backstage and production duties, to come to the organizational meeting for this year’s holiday spectacular! The agenda for the meeting will include a...
Nov 5, 2015 | Recreation Committee News
The BluestoberFest, Autumn Ceili, Punkin’ Carving and Halloween Sleepover are sponsored by the Washington Grove Recreation Committee. Labor Day Kudos! Many thanks to all those who helped to make the Grove’s annual Labor Day festivities the usual success, in...
Nov 5, 2015 | Recreation Committee News
It may be the dog days of summer, but the Recreation Committee already has a cool lineup of fun for the fall, starting with Labor Day. Craig English has once again volunteered to arrange the races and Linda Baim the adult tennis mixer, so your only personal labor is...
Nov 5, 2015 | Recreation Committee News
Many thanks to all those who helped fire up the Fourth of July festivities. Special thanks to Ann and Elly Briggs and Sita Strother for softball game duty, Peter Nagrod for organizing the picnic at Maple Lake, Missy Yachup for herding the parade fashionista and...
Nov 5, 2015 | Announcements, Recreation Committee News
Calling all past, current and new members of the “Maple Lake Muskrat Band & Marching Society of Washington Grove”…young and old! We are just a little over a week away from July 4th and it’s time to dust off that old wind, brass or...
Jul 17, 2015 | Recreation Committee News, What's Happening
Music Weekend 2015 FRIDAY, JUNE 19; Magic Mic Night! McCathran Hall, 7:00 p.m. It’s Open Mic Night…Bring your Acts and your Tracks – there will be beer and that’s the facts! If you plan on entertaining us please email [email protected] ASAP with all names. Come...
Jul 14, 2015 | Recreation Committee News
Despite the unwanted attentions of Mr. Bill, the shows definitely went on! Friday night’s “Open Mic” was a great success, and we plan to make it an annual event, so anyone who couldn’t make it, or was maybe a little shy about performing, should...
Jul 14, 2015 | Announcements, Recreation Committee News
Friday, July 3rd: Ballgame – 10:00 AM at Woodward Park ball field. Bring mitts and bats if you have them! Contacts – Ann Briggs (301-926-6347) or Joey Fones (240-477-5882). Potluck Picnic at Maple Lake – 4:00 PM Hotdogs, paper products provided. BYOB. Contacts –...
