On Sunday, July 20th, (National Ice Cream Day), nearly 90 neighbors of all ages enjoyed the annual Mill Creek Village (MCV) Ice Cream Social held on Potters Mill Court, one of Mill Creek Towne’s lovely cul-de-sacs. They enjoyed a variety of delicious Tillamook ice cream flavors and toppings, as well as fruit popsicles, ice cream cones and packaged treats. Many gleefully admitted that they went back for second and third helpings on a day that the temperature exceeded 90 degrees.
As one of the eight free community events MCV hosts each year, our Ice Cream Social provides residents with a chance to meet and mingle with their neighbors, catch up with friends, make new acquaintances, and watch their children play safely with other children, all while savoring delightful cool treats on a summer afternoon.
Special thanks to Cindy Queen for coordinating the event as the Village’s Social Committee Chairperson, with help from Wendy Epstein, Anna and Chris McBain, Jon Solyst, and Pat Stone. Nancy Brady served as resident photographer and Joe Isaacs provided this event summary. Katie Becker organized a driveway/street chalk drawing activity for youngsters to share through their words and colorful drawings positive, caring messages. As an extra added treat, many adults and children took home various fragrant flowers donated by neighbor, Tai Su, who is a wedding planner.
Please enjoy the Ice Cream Social photos below.
All leftover, unopened ice cream and toppings were donated to the Interfaith Works program based in Rockville, MD. Like the Village, Interfaith Works (IW) is a 501(c)(3) charitable, nonprofit organization. IW provides emergency shelter, supportive housing, essential needs, and employment programs to over 35,000 residents of Montgomery County, MD, every year.
The next Village event will be the annual Community Picnic, scheduled to be held on Caddy Court on Sunday, September 7th, beginning between 4:00 pm and 6:30 pm. Please mark your calendar now!
Mill Creek Village is a charitable, all-volunteer organization that provides various free services and events to benefit our community. It is funded by neighbor donations, business sponsorships, and small grants. The Village is dedicated to: (1) assisting senior residents in Mill Creek Towne with various services that enable them to age gracefully and safely in their homes and avert social isolation; (2) promoting intergenerational social connection and positive community spirit through events such as the Ice Cream Social and the upcoming Community Picnic; and (3) keeping neighbors informed via a monthly e-newsletter, its Facebook page, and its website at www.millcreekvillage.org . If the Village can be of assistance to you, please contact us at mctvillage@gmail.com or (240) 686 -5870.
The Village gratefully acknowledges the following local businesses for their support:
Rhodium Level Sponsors:
Bay Area Tire Services Center | Dave Dabb Homes | Three Creek Dentistry
Platinum Level Sponsors:
Grant La Gasse at Financial Advantage Advisors
Silver Sponsor: