Silver Spring Village

Rummikub (in person)
2025-10-09 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-16 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Build your circle of friends by playing this game that is easy to learn and fast moving combining tactical thinking, luck, and competition. We will play the 1st, 2nd, and 4th Thursdays of each month from 1 to 4pm at Cynna Janus’s house. Beginners are welcome. For further members-only details or to register, log into your member account and visit the Calendar page.

Yoga
2025-10-10 12:00 - 13:15, 2025-10-17 12:00 - 13:15
The weekly yoga class meets every Friday from 12:00 – 1:15 pm via Zoom. It is an all levels class appropriate for beginners as well as those with more experience. The class leader (Cheryl) has been practicing yoga since the 1980’s and teaching since the mid- 1990’s.
For further members-only details or to register, log into your member account and visit the Calendar page.

Quilt Show & Artisan Boutique
2025-10-10 12:00 - 14:00
We’ll go to the Quilt Show & Artisan Boutique at the Kensington Armory, presented by the NeedleChasers of Chevy Chase.
Over 200 quilts and fiber art works will be on display, including creations from some Silver Spring Village members. The show includes a quilt raffle, handcrafted items for sale (Think about gifts for the holidays!), and other raffle baskets. Join us to see these colorful, complex, well-designed, and beautiful artworks of fiber and fabric.
Village members, log in to the Member Portal and register via the event calendar.

Mahjongg
2025-10-10 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-17 13:00 - 16:00
There’s a weekly Village mahjongg game, every Friday at 1 to 4pm in a member’s home. For further members-only details or to register, log into your member account and visit the Calendar page.
Experienced players only, please.

Bridge
2025-10-10 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-13 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-14 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-17 14:00 - 16:00
Friendly game with experienced but not cut-throat players. Perfect if you played in college and want to get back into it. From one to three games per week depending on player availability; locations depend on who’s playing. Weekly schedule is usually finalized every Friday.
For further members-only details or to register, log into your member account and visit the Calendar page.

Silver Spring Village @ Farmers Market
2025-10-11 09:00 - 13:00 | Silver Spring Civic Building, 1 Veterans' Plaza, Silver Spring, Maryland, 20910
Stop by the Silver Spring Village tent on the second Saturday of each month through October at the Farmers Market at Veterans Plaza. Meet Village members and volunteers, ask questions, and learn how Village membership can enrich your life or someone you care about. We’d love to see you!

Last Day for Tickets to Fremont Avenue
2025-10-12
October 12 is the last day to buy through the Village discounted Arena Stage tickets to see Fremont Ave. Join the Village Arena Stage group to travel together to see the performance on November 13 at noon. A raw, new play spanning generations where dreams, duty, and desire collide as the men of the Plique family search for their voices, their hearts, and the courage to play the cards they’re dealt.

For important payment details and to register with the event coordinator, log in to the Member Portal and click on the Village Calendar.

Monday Coffee at Kefa SSRAC
2025-10-13 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center, 1319 Apple Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
A group of SSVillage members have been meeting weekly to catch up with friends and get acquainted with new folks. Please join us at the Kefa Cafe in the lobby of the Silver Spring Recreation & Aquatic Center, 1319 Apple Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20910.

Scrabble
2025-10-13 15:00 - 17:00
Join fellow word lovers every Monday, 3-5 p.m. at for a friendly game of Scrabble at one of our favorite neighborhood restaurants. Enjoy great food, good company, and a little wordplay—no experience necessary! Come for the game, stay for the laughs. Attendees pay for their own charges.

For members-only details or to register, log into your member account and visit the Calendar page.Considering Village membership and want to sample an event? Call our Operations Manager at 240-307-4132.

Stitchers For Good
2025-10-13 15:30 - 17:30
The group usually (but not always!) meets on the first Monday of the month at 3:30 pm in a member’s home. Many participants knit, crochet, or sew a variety of things to donate to local causes or to help Village members. People can also work on personal projects or just come and talk. We want to do meaningful community service, but this is also a fun, social activity.
For further members-only details or to register, log into your member account and visit the Calendar page.

Men's Breakfast Group
2025-10-14 09:30 - 11:00 | Java Nation, 1010 Wayne Ave, Silver Spring, MD, United States
Attendees pay for their own charges
For further members-only details or to register, log into your member account and visit the Calendar page.

Bocce Rolls on!
2025-10-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Schweinhaut Senior Center, 1000 Forest Glen Road, Silver Spring, MD, 20901
Bocce is a globally popular, ancient sport, especially in the U.S., and is consdiered the third most played sport worldwide after soccer and golf, with an estimated 25 million players in the U.S. alone. Its broad appeal stems from its simple rules, inclusivity for all ages and physical abilities, and social aspect. (Key point: you don’t have to put your drink down to play.)
Join Silver Spring Village members who play on covered courts every Tuesday afternoon at 1:00. All are welcome!

Canasta
2025-10-14 13:00 - 16:00
The Silver Spring Village Canasta Club will meet in person every Tuesday from 1:00 to 4:00 pm.
The club is open to players at all levels including beginning. New members are actively being sought.
For further members-only details or to register, log into your member account and visit the Calendar page.

Walk in Sligo Park
2025-10-15 10:00 - 11:30
We’re getting out together, taking weekly walks in Sligo Creek Park! Weather permitting, we’ll meet Wednesday mornings at 10:00 at locations which will be announced by email one or two days ahead of the walk. The walks will typically be 2 to 3 miles round-trip.
See you there!
For further members-only details or to register, log into your member account and visit the Calendar page.

Poker Dawgs
2025-10-15 16:00 - 17:30
To find out details about playing poker with the Poker Dawgs.
For further members-only details or to register, log into your member account and visit the Calendar page.

Rummikub Game via Zoom and Rummikub App
2025-10-15 16:00 - 18:00 | https://silverspringvillage.org/calendar/rummikub-game-via-zoom-and-rummikub-app/2025-10-15/
Easy to learn and constantly keeps you on your toes!! Come join us on Zoom and the Rummikub App.
You will need the following:

The Original Rummikub app – by Kinkajoo (Its icon is the black Joker-face tile)

You will need to download the app to an iPad, iPhone, Android phone or Android tablet to play. (NOTE: the app is not available on Windows computers).
When you create your Player Name on the app, we recommend that you start your name with SSV, so all our SSV players will be easy to find. (For example: my name is SSVCecilia)

A Facebook account to connect to other SSV players. – All SSV players will have to friend each other on Facebook
We highly recommend a separate device to access the Zoom.

We plan to all get together via Zoom, starting at 4 pm on Wednesdays. Then we’ll go into separate Zoom -Break Out Rooms for each group (of 2, 3 or 4 players) depending on who is present and want to play together. We typically keep the Zoom going so we can talk while we’re playing; more experienced players can give guidance, etc.
Please sign up ASAP. Deadline for registering is the day before the game. Must email Cecilia (see above) – Subject: FREE SSV Rummikub Zoom – with your email address and name.

Monthly Morning Nosh
2025-10-16 09:30 - 10:30
Craving smoked salmon bruschetta, shakshuka, eggs Benedict, or just coffee and a bagel? Enjoy Silver Spring’s newest kosher cafe with Village friends. (We’re just as big on supporting our local businesses as we are supporting each other!) We plan to meet on the third Thursday of the month through December.

Members, please let the event contact know by Wednesday if you plan to attend so he can give the owners a heads up. Log in and see the calendar for location and contact information.

Chess
2025-10-16 11:30 - 14:00
Every Thursday at 11:30, members will get together for lunch and to play chess at a local restaurant. For further members-only details or to register, log into your member account and visit the Calendar page.

Attendees pay for their own charges

Let's Talk
2025-10-16 13:00 - 14:30 | https://silverspringvillage.org/calendar/lets-talk-2/2025-10-16/
Come and chat with the Village members who drop in. All Village members are welcome. No need to reserve a place in advance, no agenda, just some friendly chat.
Let’s Talk will meet online every Thursday of the month from 1pm – 2:30pm via Zoom.
For further members-only details or to register, log into your member account and visit the Calendar page.

Getting to Know You 1
2025-10-16 14:00 - 16:00
Members are villagers who wanted to get to know some of fellow Villagers better. These meetings allow the participating men and women a chance to see each other repeatedly socially and exchange views on a wide range of subjects.
The group meets on the third Thursday of the month from 2pm to 4pm. The group is currently full and not accepting new members.
For further members-only details or to register, log into your member account and visit the Calendar page.

Lunch at the Snack Bar
2025-10-17 12:30 - 13:30
Join other Village members for an al fresco lunch at our favorite snack bar on the first and third Fridays while the weather is good.
Log in to your member account for location details. No need to register.

The Met Opera: Live in HD
2025-10-18 13:00 - 16:30 | Majestic 20 Theatres, 900 Ellsworth Drive, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
Village opera lovers meetup for The Met: Live in HD, featuring breathtaking productions from the Metropolitan Opera, streamed live to the big screen at Regal Majestic on Ellsworth Drive in Silver Spring.
We often meet for a quick bite at a nearby fast-and-fresh restaurant before the show, then enjoy the performance together.
Members pay their own charges.
Village members, login to the Member Portal for calendar details and to register.

Socrates' inspired dialogue on topics of our time
2025-10-20 11:00 - 12:30
This will be a free-speech discourse on subjects ancient and recent, holy and horrid. We will meet twice a month to consider what delights, amazes, and challenges our intellects. We will discuss subjects that particularly interest you and that may be relevant to all of us. Each participant is encouraged to contribute to the discussion from their own perspective and to listen thoughtfully to the contributions of others.
RSVP required, via the Village website calendar, or by email to programs@silverspringvillage.org
The first and third Mondays of the month from 11:00 to 12:30 at the home of the event hosts.
For further members-only details or to register, log into your member account and visit the Calendar page.
