MCV Dining Club is a group for senior residents in our Mill Creek Towne community. They dine out monthly and all senior residents are welcome. Most recently, the club members have enjoyed lunches at Thai House restaurant in Gaithersburg, and Acajutla restaurant in Gaithersburg, and Biscotti restaurant in Derwood. Since the club was initiated, the group has enjoyed eating at more than a dozen eating establishments. In September, we plan to have lunch at Silver Diner at the Rio in Gaithersburg.

Socializing with others and averting isolation are important to one’s health and longevity. So, whether you live alone or not, you (and other seniors in your home) are invited to participate in the club and enjoy a good meal and some good neighborly camaraderie.

Village Board member Joe Ginther is the club coordinator, He informs potential participants about the monthly plans, receives their RSVPs, and then makes the necessary arrangements to ensure that the restaurant can accommodate everyone. The group has up to 19 attendees but typically draws 14-16 attendees. Joe also coordinates any carpools needed by those who in need of rides.

If you are one of our Mill Creek Towne seniors, aged 60 and older, who would enjoy breaking bread with other neighbors and making new friends, please contact us by email at mctvillage@gmail.com to share your interest. He will put you on the e-mail list to receive notices of upcoming dining club events.

Thanks, Joe looks forward to hearing from you!

Mark your calendars for our next community event – our MCV Community Picnic on Saturday, September 19 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm! Hope to see you there!

As the newest one of the nine free community events MCV hosts each year, our Game Night at the Pool 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 enjoying games, swimming, and refreshments on a summer evening.

Mark your calendars for our next community event – our MCV 13th Annual Community Picnic on Saturday, September 19 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm! Hope to see you there!

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 2026 support of our community efforts:

Rhodium Level Sponsors:

Atlantic Union Bank | Bay Area Point S Tire & Service | Dave Dabb Homes | Three Creek Dentistry

Platinum Sponsor:

Grant La Gasse at Financial Advantage Advisors

On Sunday, July 26th, over 100 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 Breyer’s ice cream flavors and toppings, as well as frozen fruit bars and Drumsticks. Many gleefully admitted that they went back for second and third helpings on a day when the temperature was in the mid-eighties. For this event, the Village raffled off Guest Passes for Two for the Pool’s 2026 Season. Five lucky neighbors won the guest passes – see pictures of the winners in our photo gallery.

As one of the nine 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 Susana Castillo for coordinating the event as the Village’s Social Committee Chairperson, with help from Wendy Epstein, Anna McBain, Jon Solyst, and Pat Stone. Nancy Brady served as resident photographer and provided this event summary. Katie Becker organized a driveway/street chalk drawing activity for youngsters.

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 a new event for this year – MCV Game Night at the Pool, scheduled to be held at the Mill Creek Towne Swim Association – Home of the Marlins Pool on Wednesday, August 5, between 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm. Please mark your calendar now!

Please note: This is an outdoor event and may be rescheduled or cancelled in the event of inclement weather. Check online at our website at https://millcreekvillage.org for information on status.

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 Sponsors:

Atlantic Union Bank, Bay Area Point S Tire & Service, Dave Dabb Homes, Three Creek Dentistry

Platinum Sponsor:

Grant La Gasse at Financial Advantage Advisors

Silver Sponsor:

Gourmet Asian Bistro

Bronze Sponsors:

China Jade Restaurant, Derwood Cleaners, Outta the Way Cafe

On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, a group of 11 from the Mill Creek Village (MCV) Dining Club met for lunch at the Acajutla Restaurant in Gaithersburg. It was nice to get together and socialize with our neighbors while enjoying delicious Salvadoran, Mexican, and Vegetarian cuisine!

MCV Dining Club is a group for senior residents in our Mill Creek Towne community. They dine out monthly and all senior residents are welcome. Most recently, the club members have enjoyed lunches at Fontina Grill in Gaithersburg, Bonefish Grill restaurant in Gaithersburg, and Thai House Restaurant in Gaithersburg. Since the club was initiated, the group has enjoyed eating at more than a dozen eating establishments.

Socializing with others and averting isolation are important to one’s health and longevity. So, whether you live alone or not, you (and other seniors in your home) are invited to participate in the club and enjoy a good meal and some good neighborly camaraderie.

Village Board member Joe Ginther is the club coordinator, He informs potential participants about the monthly plans, receives their RSVPs, and then makes the necessary arrangements to ensure that the restaurant can accommodate everyone. The group has up to 19 attendees but typically draws 14-16 attendees. Joe also coordinates any carpools needed by those who in need of rides.

If you are one of our Mill Creek Towne seniors, aged 60 and older, who would enjoy breaking bread with other neighbors and making new friends, please contact us by email at mctvillage@gmail.com to share your interest. He will put you on the e-mail list to receive notices of upcoming dining club events.

Thanks, Joe looks forward to hearing from you!

It was wonderful to welcome several new residents to the annual Mill Creek Village/MCTSA family pool party. They enjoyed their first visit to the local pool while socializing and getting to know their neighbors.

This was the third annual family pool party hosted by the Village and the positive response in each year has made this a popular event in the Village’s  annual calendar of community social activities.  Thanks so much to the Mill Creek Towne Swim Association – Home of the Marlins for sharing your facilities — a wonderful resource for our community! See below for event photos.

Mark your calendars for our next community event – our MCV Community Ice Cream Social on Sunday, July 26 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm! Hope to see you there!

The Village is a charitable, volunteer, community services organization based in Mill Creek Towne.  It serves the needs of senior residents who are aging in place, as well as the entire community by keeping neighbors in the know and hosting several annual social events to promote a caring, socially connected, and informed community. 

The Village gratefully acknowledges the following local businesses for their 2026 support of our community efforts:

Rhodium Level Sponsors:

Atlantic Union Bank | Bay Area Point S Tire & Service | Dave Dabb Homes | Three Creek Dentistry

Platinum Sponsor:

Grant La Gasse at Financial Advantage Advisors

MCV Dining Club is a group for senior residents in our Mill Creek Towne community. They dine out monthly and all senior residents are welcome. Most recently, the club members have enjoyed lunches at Biscotti’s in Derwood, and China Jade restaurant in Derwood, and Bonefish Grill in Gaithersburg. Since the club was initiated, the group has enjoyed eating at more than a dozen eating establishments.

Socializing with others and averting isolation are important to one’s health and longevity. So, whether you live alone or not, you (and other seniors in your home) are invited to participate in the club and enjoy a good meal and some good neighborly camaraderie.

Village Board member Joe Ginther is the club coordinator, He informs potential participants about the monthly plans, receives their RSVPs, and then makes the necessary arrangements to ensure that the restaurant can accommodate everyone. The group has up to 19 attendees but typically draws 14-16 attendees. Joe also coordinates any carpools needed by those who in need of rides.

If you are one of our Mill Creek Towne seniors, aged 60 and older, who would enjoy breaking bread with other neighbors and making new friends, please contact Mill Creek Village to share your interest. We will put you on the e-mail list to receive notices of upcoming dining club events.

Thanks, Joe looks forward to hearing from you!

Mark your calendars!!! Next up is the Village’s next free event — The Family Pool Party at the Mill Creek Towne Swimming Pool on Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

In addition to enjoying each other’s company and a robust 2.5-mile stroll with others, the attendees enjoyed stops at four lovely gardens, starting at the Miller Fall Entrance, which is one of the entrances managed by the Mill Creek Towne Garden Club, followed by a conservation garden at the Mill Creek Towne Swimming Pool, and two other conservation gardens in the neighborhood. The Village sincerely appreciates the kindness of our neighbors, Kristin Mitas, President of the Mill Creek Towne Swim Association, Dan and Karen Kulpinski, and Mary Anne Hardy and Larry Adkins, who shared their impressive gardens with us. The Kulpinskis also provided snacks and drinks at their home after the tour of their conservation garden.

All Conservation Gardens were developed following Montgomery County’s RainScapes Stormwater Garden Program, where Derwood neighbors can get reimbursed for a portion of their expenses. Conservation landscapes replace areas of lawn, invasive plants, or erosion with native plants and improved soil. They are simplified rain gardens that slow down and soak up stormwater runoff. They provide valuable habitat for pollinators too. To learn more about the Rainscapes Program, please visit: rainscapes.org

The Village gratefully acknowledges the following local businesses for their support:

Rhodium Sponsors: Atlantic Union Bank | Bay Area Point S Tire & Service | Dave Dabb Homes | Three Creek Dentistry

Here are photos taken during the event. Hope they encourage others in the neighborhood to join us next year for the walk, and for the Village’s next free event — The Family Pool Party at the Mill Creek Towne Swimming Pool on Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

All services, programs and events are provided by volunteers and are offered free of charge to participants. The Village is funded through neighbors’ donations, local business sponsors, and small grants. Appreciation was expressed to the Village’s kind donors, nearly 30 volunteers, and to each of its sponsors.

Village President Anna McBain, presided over the meeting. Anna, Secretary Ed Ludwig, and Treasurer Wendy Epstein, presented a review of the Village’s FY 2025 accomplishments and finances. They noted the addition of a new Game Night at the Pool in August, a new Home Helpers service for seniors, and future Zoom talks. Ongoing services for seniors include rides to/from appointments, grocery shopping, friendly home visits, and check-in phone calls.

Both Anna and Ed emphasized that neighbors helping neighbors make the work of the Village possible. They encouraged members of the audience to get involved. Ed then introduced the other members of the incoming FY 2026 Board.

After the conclusion of the business portion of the meeting, those in attendance enjoyed two very informative presentations, “Herman Rabbitt: The Man, The Money, The Legend and The Legacy” by Sarah Hedlund, Montgomery History Speaker and Fire Prevention & Fire Safety by Jim Resnick (retired Battalion Chief), Manager, Senior Outreach and Education Program– part of MCFRS Community Risk Reduction, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service.

Herman Rabbitt: The Man, The Money, The Legend and The Legacy

Sarah Hedlund’s talk on Herman Rabbitt was entertaining and educational! When eccentric Montgomery County cattle farmer and land speculator Herman Rabbitt died in 1972, part of his $2.5 million estate was found buried in milk cans on his property. The rest was part of a three-year legal battle between bickering heirs. But the story of his unlikely millions was only one of the strange and legendary tales from Rabbitt’s life still told and retold by old-timers today. Learn more about the battle for Herman’s money and other anecdotes from his unusual life.

https://www.gaithersburghistory.com/herman-rabbitt-the-montgomery-rancher-who-buried-cash

Fire Prevention & Fire Safety

Jim Resnick’s talk on Fire Prevention and Safety was very helpful. He gave us handouts on Smoke Detectors, Cooking Safety, Lithium-Ion Battery Safety, Escape Planning, Fire Safety, Stroke Prevention and Detection, and CPR. For Smoke Detectors, the smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector both have distinct beeps. The smoke detector beeps three times and the carbon monoxide detector beeps four times. They recommend testing your smoke detectors at least once a month and replacing them after 10 years. The presentation included a short video demonstrating how much damage a fire can cause, comparing a room with a closed door and one with an open door. This is part of their “Close Before You Doze” campaign. A closed door can be an effective barrier against deadly levels of carbon monoxide, smoke, and flames, and may give you more time to respond to the smoke alarm. You may only have three minutes or less to escape once a fire starts in your home. After the talk, Joe Isaacs was the one lucky attendee who won a door prize!

For questions about fire safety, Montgomery County Residents Make the Right Call by using:

• 911 only for emergencies,
• 301-279-8000 only to report non-emergencies, and
• 311 for general Montgomery County government information.

The Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Department is offering FREE Home Safety Checks. Appointments are available on Wednesday May 6th, and other dates upon request. For more information or to sign up, please visit:

www.mcfrs.org/mcsafe or call 311

Here are some photos from the event.

On Friday, March 27, 2026, a group of 17 from the Mill Creek Village (MCV) Dining Club met for lunch at Fontina Grille in Rockville. It was nice to get together and socialize with our neighbors while enjoying a delicious Italian lunch!

MCV Dining Club is a group for senior residents in our Mill Creek Towne community. They dine out monthly and all senior residents are welcome. Most recently, the club members have enjoyed lunches at Biscotti’s in Derwood, China Jade restaurant in Derwood, and Fontina Grille in Rockville. Since the club was initiated, the group has enjoyed eating at more than a dozen eating establishments.

Socializing with others and averting isolation are important to one’s health and longevity. So, whether you live alone or not, you (and other seniors in your home) are invited to participate in the club and enjoy a good meal and some good neighborly camaraderie.

Village Board member Joe Ginther is the club coordinator, He informs potential participants about the monthly plans, receives their RSVPs, and then makes the necessary arrangements to ensure that the restaurant can accommodate everyone. The group has up to 19 attendees but typically draws 14-16 attendees. Joe also coordinates any carpools needed by those who in need of rides.

If you are one of our Mill Creek Towne seniors, aged 60 and older, who would enjoy breaking bread with other neighbors and making new friends, please contact Mill Creek Village to share your interest. We will put you on the e-mail list to receive notices of upcoming dining club events.

Thanks, Joe looks forward to hearing from you!

Mark your calendars!!! Next up is the Village’s Annual Meeting at 7:30 PM on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in the All Purpose Room at the Mill Creek Towne Elementary School at 17700 Park Mill Dr., Derwood, MD 20855. This year we will have a special double-feature with two guest speakers! Our guest speakers are Jim Resnick (retired Battalion Chief), Manager, Senior Outreach and Education Program– part of MCFRS Community Risk Reduction, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service, who will talk about “Fire Prevention & Fire Safety” and Sarah Hedlund, Montgomery History Speaker, who will give a special presentation on “Herman Rabbit: The Man, The Money, The Legend and The Legacy”!

We wish our neighbors and friends “Sláinte!” (i.e., Irish for “Cheers!” or literally “health”). We also extend our best wishes to a few of our regulars who could not participate because of health reasons. Get well soon!

Mark your calendars!!! Next up is the Village’s Annual Meeting at 7:30 PM on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in the All Purpose Room at the Mill Creek Towne Elementary School at 17700 Park Mill Dr., Derwood, MD 20855. This year we will have a special double-feature with two guest speakers! Our guest speakers are Jim Resnick (retired Battalion Chief), Manager, Senior Outreach and Education Program– part of MCFRS Community Risk Reduction, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service, who will talk about “Fire Prevention & Fire Safety” and Sarah Hedlund, Montgomery History Speaker, who will give a special presentation on “Herman Rabbit: The Man, The Money, The Legend and The Legacy”!

The Village gratefully acknowledges the following local businesses for their 2026 support of our community efforts:

“Rhodium” Sponsors: Atlantic Union Bank | Bay Area Point S Tire & Service | Dave Dabb Homes | Three Creek Dentistry

“Platinum” Sponsor: Grant La Gasse at Financial Advantage Advisors

Thanks again to our terrific hosts and the MCT residents that celebrated with us. Here are photos from the event!