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Happenings 05.13.26
Hello
there everybody! I hope all the Moms out there had a wonderful and restful
Mother’s
Day! And big thanks to everyone who donated blood on Monday to the Red Cross! The Aquaknight Swim Team is having a fundraiser on May 20th, here’s the 411:Dinner is done!Chipotle– 12060 Cherry Hill Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20904-1985May 20th 4pm-8pmOrder online or in the app, use code VVCXBVW so that your order gets credited to our fundraiser.Your continued support is appreciated!The Friday night dinner special is Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and Dessert for $20.00. Please pre-order here: Online Survey Software | Qualtrics Survey SolutionsPreakness
will be running it’s 151st race, in Laurel, MD on Saturday! Post time is 6:50. The Clubhouse will be serving up Black Eyed
Susan drinks along with Orange
Crush specials, and the food specials will be Old Bay
Wings, Steamed
Shrimp and Berger Cookies! The bar opens at 4:00 pm and the kitchen at 6:00 pm. And why not “put a little
money on it” and purchase a horse for $20?!! It may win you some
!$!Speaking of money – after Preakness
you might as well stay for a lil’ Bar Bingo and Queen
of Hearts! That fun starts at 7:30 pm. Can you believe the pool will be opening
in 10 days??!! Yep – TEN days!
Wahoo! Have you registered? Please see the attached for pool registration, summer camp info, pool magnet fundraiser, summer shuffleboard league and the Aquaknight Chipotle fundraiser! We will have a Summer Shuffleboard League meeting on Thursday, May 21st at 7:00 pm. Certainly not mandatory, but a good time to ask questions if you’re interested! Can’t make the meeting? Just email back or text Mary Fran at 301-335-3106. Don’t have a partner? No problem! Not playing softball this year? Why not continue your support by playing shuffleboard?! Super fun and making new friends all at once!Memorial Day
weekend will be
camping, Mass on Sunday with a breakfast afterwards, softball on Sunday, family fun games on Monday with picnicking in the Grove! Bill Judd will be “spinning tunes” all day Sunday and Monday. I bet it’ll be a card playin’, corn hole throwin’, softball winning (or whining)’, egg
tossin’, hamburger
flippin’, cold beverage slurpin’ sittin’ around the
campfire kinda weekend and I hope you join in! Invite some friends! I can’t think of much else, hope to see you soon!
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re-happenings Smoker Saturday
Hello again! I forgot to mention the smoker
on Saturday! Cigar
smoker that is! Starts at 2:00 pm. Please talk with Patrick Kenny for all the information! 202-279-1594.KofC Clubhouse301-345-4076Clubhouse Hours:Tues – Fri 4:00 pm – 11:00 pmSaturday – 5:00 pm – midnightCurrently closed Sunday & Monday -
Happenings 05.05.26
Hello there everybody! What a
gorgeous day – hope you get outdoors and take a walk, it’s a perfect day for it! Take your lunch OUTSIDE! Aaaannnndddd…..speaking of outside – big thanks to PGK John Foley who cleaned
up the Blessed Virgin Mary’s 
area in front of the Clubhouse, it looks so fresh and inviting! Also – as you know the pool will open Memorial
Weekend Saturday
and the grounds need some
sprucing. Why not leave the wife alone, grab the kids and a rake, maybe some 
flowers, and donate just a few hours? The kids can have fun on the
playgrounds, and you’ll be out of your wife’s hair! PERFECT early Mother’s Day
present! Happy Cinco
de Mayo! The Clubhouse will be celebrating
this fun holiday today with Birria Tacos, rice & beans for $12 or smothered ground beef, rice and bean burritos
with chips $10. Also for your enjoyment, the bartender will be serving up Mojito $5, Margaritas $5 and Strawberry Margs for $6. Kitchen opens at 6:00 pm. Bar opens at 4:00 pm. The Friday night dinner special is Tuscan
Salmon with Tomato-Basil Succotash including corn, bell pepper and zucchini. This will be served with jasmine rice and dessert for $15. Please pre-order here: Online Survey Software | Qualtrics Survey Solutions
Saturday night is Bar
Bingo and the Queen
of
Hearts will be pulled at half-time. Bring your Mom, she’ll love it and may go home with some
cash in her
pocketbook
! As a reminder Mother’s
Day is Sunday, May 10th. Taco
Tuesday is on Tuesday (duh) the 12th. Preakness
is the 16th and is being raced in Laurel this year! We will be celebrating
at the Clubhouse with drink
specials and fancy
hats. Join the party! The Senior’s
Club will be meeting on Wednesday, May 27th. The Women’s
Auxiliary meets the third Saturday of the month at 10:00 am at the Clubhouse. Congratulations
to Knight of the Month – Tom Chestlo. Family of the Month is PGK Patrick and Amy Macy and the Woman of the Month is Regan Hurst. THANK
YOU ALL for everything you do for Council 2809 to make it the best! We appreciate you and are very
thankful. Attached you will find information about the Pool magnet
fundraiser, swimming pool
application, summer
camp application and summer shuffleboard league. Please peruse at your leisure. Don’t forget to find your
tent and air it out before Memorial
Day Weekend! I can’t think of much else, hope to see
you soon! KofC Clubhouse301-345-4076Clubhouse Hours:Tues – Fri 4:00 pm – 11:00 pmSaturday – 5:00 pm – midnightCurrently closed Sunday & Monday
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Yard Sale TOMORROW!
Hello all,Just a reminder that the Ladies
Auxiliary Yard Sale is TOMORROW (Saturday) May 2nd! If you have some “stuff” you want/need out of the house get it to the Clubhouse tomorrow morning, before 8:30 and the Ladies
will sell
it at the Communal Table! All proceeds go towards the Ladies
Auxiliary charities. Got a question?, give Stacey
Foley a text
or call at 240-997-1498.Good luck everyone!KofC Clubhouse301-345-4076Clubhouse Hours:Tues – Fri 4:00 pm – 11:00 pmSaturday – 5:00 pm – midnightCurrently closed Sunday & Monday
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Happenings 04.29.26
Hello there everybody, I hope
you’re doing well! It’s hard to believe that we’re running
right into May in just a few short days! I’m excited! It’s going to be a fun
summer, for sure! The Shuffleboard League concludes this Thursday with the Championship
games starting at 7:00 pm. Representing Tuesday night is the Mom and Son dynamic dual, Noreen and Ryan Burns against Thursday nights’ Spirited Spouse’s Doug and Nannette Amann. The games are going to be
fierce – come on up and cheer for your favorite
team! Speaking of shuffleboard, the Clubhouse is having a summer league, only 9 weeks. Please see the attached. It’s a fun way to introduce shuffleboard, make and meet new friends! $40 a person with a crab
picnic for all players at the end of the “season”. The Ladies
of the Knights Yard Sale is SATURDAY!! Please see the attached flyer and tell
your friends! Also, Saturday evening is the Kentucky
Derby and Bar 
Bingo and Queen
of
Hearts starting at 7:30 pm, hope to see you there! We will be serving drink and food specials starting at 6:00 pm. The Friday night dinner special is Pulled Pork, macaroni and cheese, green beans, coleslaw and dessert for $20. Please (if able) pre-order here: Online Survey Software | Qualtrics Survey SolutionsOnline Survey Software | Qualtrics Survey Solutions
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Tuesday, May 5th is Cinco
de Mayo and LIVE
TRIVIA! The Clubhouse opens at 4:00 pm and will have drink
special throughout the evening, along with some yummy food! LIVE
TRIVIA starts at 7:00 pm. The Cigar
Smoker is Saturday, May 9th starting at 2:00 pm. Please see Patrick Kenny or call hm at 202-279-1594.Taco
Tuesday is May 12th! Thank
you to everyone that came out to Tampico for the fundraiser! It was delightful to see everyone, a “good time was had by all” Please see all the attachments for the pool application, kids summer camp,Tuesday – Friday 4:oo pm – 11:00 pmSaturday 5:00 pm to MidnightCurrently closed Sunday and Monday301-345-4076

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Swim Pool Application
Hello all!Attached is the swimming pool application, but the most preferable method to become a member is by using this link please:Pool – Prince George’s Council 2809
Welcome back to the KofC Pool for Summer 2026! We are happy to have you as part of our community! Please take a …
Thank you! Can’t wait for some fun in the sun!Clubhouse 301-345-4076 Tuesday – Friday 4:00 pm – 11:00 pmSaturday: 5:00 pm – 11:00 pmcurrently closed Sunday and MondayKofC Clubhouse
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Happenings 04.22.26
Hello there
everybody! May is going to be here before we know it –
YAY! A bit to
read, so go grab an iced
tea and shut the office door……………….A pool
membership meeting was held last Wednesday at the Clubhouse. Attached are the
notes from the meeting. I will forward the pool registration as soon as I can. The pool needs you and your friends!! Please spread the word!! Here is some information from the award winning Aquaknight Swim
Team: Aquaknight & MiniKnight registrations are now open. MiniKnight registration is first come first serve basis. If necessary, a waitlist will be created based on the date/time of registration. We are going to be using TeamSnap this season to help with communication, scheduling, and volunteering. Once you have registered, you will get an invitation to the TeamSnap app. Parent meeting is scheduled for 7pmTuesday May 26, 2026.Aquaknight Registration (Payments can be made during registration or in person by June 7th)MiniKnight Registration (Invoices will be sent once registration is confirmed)General Team Information (I will add another team suit option tomorrow)The Pool, grounds and snack bar clean
up schedule will be posted as soon as I know about it! Please try to donate a little
time, it is much appreciated and needed! The Council is having a fundraiser on Monday, April 27th at Tampico Grill in Laurel, MD. Please see the attached flyer. Their website is Tampico GrillSaturday nights’ continue with Bar
Bingo and Queen
of
Hearts starts at 7:30 – check it out! Please see attached for information concerning the Kid’s Summer
Camp! The Ladies
of the Knights is having a Spring Yard
Sale on Saturday, Mary 2nd. Please see attached flyer. The Clubhouse is having a summer
shuffleboard league on Thursday nights, starting June 4th and ending July 30th. The cost will be $40 per person, with a crab
picnic for players at the end of the season. (a date will be voted on by the players). A sign up sheet will be in the shuffleboard room this weekend. Substitutions will be allowed, but only twice. Any questions? email me back or text Mary Fran at 301-335-3106. NO EXPERIENCE necessary! Just be prepared for a fun time! The Friday night dinner special is Smashburgers with fresh
cut fries and dessert for $15.00 If possible, please pre-order here: Online Survey Software | Qualtrics Survey Solutions
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A few dates to jot down; additional information next week!Monday – April 27th Fundraiser Tampico GrillSaturday – May 2nd. Kentucky
Derby Tuesday – May 5th Cinco de
Mayo specials AND LIVE
TRIVIA! Saturday, May 9th – Smoker starting at 2:00 pm. (cigars). Questions? call Patrick Kenny (202) 279-1594Sunday, May 10th – Mother’s
Day (a reminder)Tuesday, May 12th – Taco
TuesdaySaturday – May 16th – Preakness
Saturday, May 23rd – Pool
opens! Sunday, May 24th – Outdoor
MassMonday, May 25th – Memorial
Day I will be sending a separate email with the Swimming pool registration.That’s all I have, I hope to see you soon!KofC Clubhouse
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Happenings 04.14.26
Hello there
everybody! I hope you had a fantastic
weekend! The weather is beautiful
and really has me thinking
about the summer and THE
POOL!! Can’t
wait!! Speaking of that, there is a swimming pool
meeting tomorrow (Wednesday) night at 7:00 pm. ALL pool
members are invited and encouraged
to participate! Ideas, solutions, etc. is what’s needed! THANK YOU!! See
you at the Clubhouse! Oh – and have you seen the pool
lately? It’s LOOKING
GOOD! Big thanks to Tim and
Susan Keifline and to everyone’s friend “Boots” for preparing the pool
for the season – CAN’T
WAIT! It’s playoff season for the Shuffleboard League! Top 8 teams from each night will play Tuesday and Thursday evening. The awards banquet is set for Friday, June 5th. Good luck to “Oh Puck It” – oops, I mean everyone!
Tonight might be a fabulous evening to enjoy a nice cold
drink and sandwich on the deck! Come on out! Friday night dinner special is Stuffed Peppers, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli and dessert for $18.00 Please pre-order here: Online Survey Software | Qualtrics Survey SolutionsOnline Survey Software | Qualtrics Survey Solutions
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The Ladies
of the Knights are holding their monthly meeting Saturday at 10:00 am at the Clubhouse. They are also having another Yard
Sale in May, please see the attached flyer. Also attached is an information flyer about the kid’s summer
camp! Check it out and spread the word please! Another fun activity for the kids is the award
winning Aquaknight Swim Team! Don’t forget the Saturday night Bar Bingo

games with Queen
of
Hearts at half time! Starts at 7:30 pm. I can’t think of much else right now, hope you got your taxes
done……Have a great week and hope to see you soon! KofC Clubhouse
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Happenings 04.06.26
Hello everyone! I hope you had a Hoppy
Easter! The weather
wasn’t too great, but it’s always wonderful
to be around family and friends. Tomorrow night (Tuesday) if the first Tuesday of the month………….so that means it’s LIVE
TRIVIA!! yay! The fun starts at 7:00 pm and the kitchen
will be open too! Grab a (smart) friend
or two and come on up! The winning
team receives a $25 Clubhouse gift certificate! The Shuffleboard League is closing in……..playoffs start in another week. The banquet is set for Friday, June 5th.Big
thanks to Joe Scafone and Mary Fran Lintner who reupholstered some of the bar stools in the Clubhouse that were looking a bit frayed! They’re going to paint
the stools on the deck next……………..right Joe? lolStill thinking
about what to do with those kids


you have during the summer? Don’t forget there is a fun
day camp right here! Please log into this link for all the info! Please log onto Knights of Columbus Day Camp
The Friday night dinner special is NY
Strip, baked
potato, veggies
and dessert
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We hope to see
you Saturday evening for the Queen
of
Hearts (still hiding) and a little Bar 
Bingo! Starts at 7:30 pm. We were sorry to hear of the passing of Brad Morris last week. Brad was a member of 2809 and played softball for years and an all around fun guy! Please keep him and his family in your prayers. We understand there will be a celebration of his life in June. Once we hear, we will pass it on!That’s all I have for now, take care!KofC Clubhouse
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Happenings 03.25.26
Hello
there everybody! Gettin’ a little Spring
Fever?!! Me too! I would expect soon that we will be adding
dates for the Grove
and Pool
clean-up weekends. Just an
hour or two will make a big
difference! So start working on your
home now so you’ll have time to help out later! lol did I just
say that??!! Kid’s Summer
Camp is just around the corner! And remember the award
winning Aquaknight
Swim Team too! Here is camp information: The Shuffleboard League is winding down, only about a month left, including playoffs. Stop on by either a Tuesday or Thursday night and check
it out! Bar

Bingo and Queen
of
Hearts continue on Saturday evenings, starting at 7:30 pm.Tuesday April 7th – the next LIVE
TRIVIATuesday, April 14th – the next TACO
TUESDAYThe Friday night dinner special is Tuscan
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Don’t
forget about the Clubhouse when you’re driving
home and don’t feel like cooking – we got you!! Kitchen
opens at 6:00 pm every night Tuesday – Saturday. Oh – and have you had Bartender Patricks’ Espresso
Martini? delish! You gotta taste it! Welp, that’s all I have for now. Please take
it easy and I hope to see
you soon! KofC Clubhouse
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