Silver Spring Village

LGBTQ+ Group Lunch
2025-06-17 13:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
The joint Silver Spring Village and Takoma Park Village LGBTQ+ Group meets at a local restaurant on the third Tuesday of the month at 1:30pm for lunch, conversation, education, and community-building. All sexual or gender minority individuals in either of the two villages are welcome.

For further members-only details or to register, log into your member account and visit the Calendar page.

Walk in Sligo Park
2025-06-18 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-06-25 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
2025-06-18 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
2025-06-18 16:00 - 18:00 | https://silverspringvillage.org/calendar/rummikub-game-via-zoom-and-rummikub-app/2025-06-18/
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.

Chess
2025-06-19 11:30 - 14:00, 2025-06-26 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

Rummikub (in person)
2025-06-19 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-26 13:00 - 16:00
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.

Getting to Know You 1
2025-06-19 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.

Yoga
2025-06-20 12:00 - 13:15, 2025-06-27 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.

Mahjongg
2025-06-20 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-27 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.

Lunch at Mi Rancho
2025-06-21 12:00 - 13:30
For Village members only.
Savor the authentic flavors of Mexico, right here in Silver Spring. On Saturday June 21, we’ll get together for lunch at Mi Rancho, 8701 Ramsey Ave. Silver Spring.
Limit of 12 members, so reservations are required. If you reserve a space but your plans change, be sure to cancel your reservation.
Register here or call the office: 240-307-4132.

Company the Musical
2025-06-22 14:00 - 16:00
Sondheim’s groundbreaking musical about modern relationships as a bachelor faces his 35th birthday while contemplating love, commitment, and the complexities of being single in a coupled world.
Silver Spring Stage
10145 Colesville Road-downstairs
Silver Spring, MD 20901

Village members: Click here for more information and to register:

Monday Coffee at Kefa SSRAC
2025-06-23 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-30 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
2025-06-23 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-30 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.

Canasta
2025-06-24 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-01 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.

AFI Film: Play It As It Lays
2025-06-24 18:45 - 21:00 | AFI/Silver Theatre, 8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
A rarely screened adaptation of Joan Didion’s bestselling novel, with a screenplay by Didion and her husband, John Gregory Dunne. A scathing portrait of Hollywood in the early 1970’s.
AFI/Silver Theatre
8633 Colesville Road
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Village members, login here for more information and to register.

Mystery Lovers Group
2025-06-25 11:00 - 12:30
Mystery Lovers Group
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Fourth Wednesday of the Month
Are you a fan of whodunits, thrillers, or classic detective fiction? The Mystery Lovers group is a welcoming space for anyone who enjoys reading, discussing, and even writing mysteries. We bring a variety of interests to the table—some of us are devoted to golden-age detective stories, while others prefer modern psychological thrillers or police procedurals.
Our discussions often center around favorite mystery writers and what makes their storytelling compelling. We explore themes, character development, and the art of crafting a satisfying twist. Occasionally, members may be inspired to share their own novel ideas or even excerpts of their writing for feedback in a supportive environment. Whether you’re a lifelong mystery reader, an aspiring author, or just curious, join us for engaging conversations and a shared love of the genre!
Village members, for further members-only details and to register, log into your member account and visit the Calendar page or contact the office.
If you are interested exploring Village membership (including a no-cost trial membership) or sampling selected members-only Village events, contact the office at 240-833-5586 or operations@silverspringvillage.org.

Playwriting Group
2025-06-25 16:00 - 17:30 | https://silverspringvillage.org/calendar/playwriting-group/2025-06-25/
Have you ever thought about writing plays? Well, the Village is getting member-playwrights together to exchange ideas. Normally the Playwrights meet via Zoom on the last Wednesday of the month at 4:00 in person.
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
2025-06-25 16:00 - 18:00 | https://silverspringvillage.org/calendar/rummikub-game-via-zoom-and-rummikub-app/2025-06-25/

Village Book Club at Charles McGee Library
2025-06-26 15:00 - 16:30 | Charles McGee Library, 900 Wayne Ave, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
Silver Spring Village’s in-person book club will meet on the fourth Thursday afternoon of each month at 3:00 at the Brig. General Charles McGee Library at 900 Wayne Avenue. All are welcome.
The June 2025 book is: The Lioness by Chris Bohjalian
Tanzania, 1964. When Katie Barstow, A-list actress, and her new husband, David Hill, bring their Hollywood friends to the Serengeti for their honeymoon, the wealthy Americans expect a civilized adventure. However, this becomes a kidnapping gone wrong, their guides bleeding out in the dirt, and a team of Russian mercenaries herding them into Land Rovers, guns to their heads. A blistering story of fame, race, love, and death set in a world on the cusp of great change.

Men's Group
2025-06-28 09:00 - 10:30
Generally the last Saturday morning of each month, 9:00—10:30 am

Attendees pay for their own charges

For further members-only details or to register, log into your member account and visit the Calendar page.

Dinner at Parkway Deli
2025-06-30 17:30 - 19:00 | Parkway Deli, 8317 Grubb Road, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
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 is at 8317 Grubb Road, Silver Spring.

For further members-only details or to register, log into your member account and visit the Calendar page.

Village Programs Committee
2025-07-01 13:00 - 14:30 | https://silverspringvillage.org/calendar/village-programs-committee/2025-07-01/
Help create and operate the Village’s one-off and recurring social and educational events. Meet with us on the first Tuesday of the month at 1:00pm. The meeting will be via Zoom.
PROGRAM COMMITTEE MEETING
1st Tuesdays, 1:00pm—2:30pm
For further members-only details or to register, log into your member account and visit the Calendar page.
