Student volunteers from the Mindfulness Society at the University of Maryland lead a free, 45-minute online session each week. Most of the student leaders are pursuing pre-medical or other pre-health studies, and the faculty-sponsored organization has been offering intergenerational mindfulness sessions since 2024. Each gathering will include a guided breathing exercise, friendly group conversation, and calming guided […]
The Write-On Memoir Group brings together people who want to capture and share memorable parts of their lives through writing. The current group is full, but another can be formed […]
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.
Memoir Writers is a small group that meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month to capture and share meaningful experiences from their lives. Members write both short pieces and longer works, focusing on stories that have shaped who they are. For more details, log in to the Member Portal and visit the […]
Looking for a chance to get to know a small group of Village members more deeply? Join our “Getting to Know You” group, meeting in-person on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month. The group is limited to 8 participants and is guided by an experienced facilitator. Some sessions focus on a particular topic, […]
Mindfulness is the ability to be consciously aware of the present moment in a way that enables an individual to choose actions that cultivate inner calm and emotional balance. In our sessions of guided meditation you will learn to be more aware of your thoughts, emotions, and environment in a nonjudgmental way by staying in […]
Since we're back to in-person Scrabble at the Parkway Deli, we're back to dinner at Parkway after the Scrabble game on the last Monday afternoon of the month at 5:30pm. You don't need to have played Scrabble to come to dinner; just show up at 5:30 and find your Village friends. The Parkway Deli […]
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.
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 […]
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, […]
