May is the Perfect Time to Explore Montgomery County. It is Go MoCo Month, a fun celebration of MoCo’s entrepreneurial spirit. You can indulge in deals, discounts, and festive events across the county’s hotels, restaurants, attractions, retail shops, and craft beverage spots.   As National Travel & Tourism Week rolls in, [...]

Attention 73 Year Olds  Congratulations if you are turning 73 in 2024 or have already achieved that milestone!  Seventy-three is the age when you must begin taking your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) from your 401(k), 403(b) and Traditional IRA. A Roth IRA has no required distribution. The amount of your [...]

Walking is packed with health benefits and may be the best form of physical exercise for seniors. Walking at a low or moderate pace can be less taxing on the joints and just as effective. It has a low risk of injury, and it’s easy to get started.    Benefits [...]

On 25 May 1940, large numbers of Allied troops on the northern coast of France, including the British Expeditionary Force and the remaining French troops, found themselves surrounded by an advancing German army under General von Manstein. Over 370,000 allied troops found themselves in imminent danger.  The next day, without [...]

Stay Active – Community Activities May 21st - Building of the World War II Memorial. Join Poolesville Seniors and Memorial architect Brian Peper for the inside story on the decisions behind the monument. 7:00 pm. Poolesville Presbyterian Church Sanctuary, 17800 Elgin Rd. (109) May 31st - Drs. Pike [...]

Astronomy Day 5/18/24  Astronomy Day is a grass roots movement designed to share the joy of astronomy with the general population – “Bringing Astronomy to the People.”  On Astronomy Day, thousands of people who have never looked through a telescope will have an opportunity to see first-hand what has [...]

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, providing an opportunity to raise awareness, combat stigma, and promote mental health resources. During this month, organizations and individuals come together to highlight the importance of mental health and wellness, celebrate recovery from mental illness, and advocate for better mental health support. This year’s [...]

Byline: Charlotte Boucher The upper county is a great place to raise kids: open spaces, wonderful schools, and a generous, caring community. But our distance from more urban areas and the resources they provide can pose real problems, especially for our young people.  They often can’t drive yet, or [...]