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Karaoke, Games nights

Good afternoon, RCP members! This is your News of the Week. Here’s what’s happening at the pool … VOLLEYBALL SEMINAR — Thursday, June 20 … Come down to the court tomorrow at 6:30 pm to learn the basics of how to play the game. Our talented instructors will introduce you to the rules, teach you serve and hitting […]

Three FINS meets, ice cream/movie night

School’s out! Let’s dance! … And eat ice cream! And watch a movie! Friday is all about celebrating the end of the school year! Get to the pool at 6 pm for the ice cream social. We’ll spin music from this century and invite all to enjoy some delicious ice cream treats! Then, grab a seat in the […]

Volleyball seminar, trivia night

Volleyball seminar is tonight! Want to learn the basics of how to play volleyball, from how to set to how to spike? Then come down to the court at 6:30 pm. Instructors from the BCC volleyball team will give you a no-pressure introduction to this fun sport. This is open to anyone 13 years and up, […]

Sports and social events coming up

What a tremendous opening weekend! It was perfect weather to kick off the season! We packed a lot of activities into a few days: two happy hours, the Memorial Day cookout, the FINS swim and dive introductory meetings, volleyball tournament and a fantastic music performance by Valentine Slim! Thank you all who volunteered to help us put […]

Memorial Day at RCP

Memorial Day is a full-day event this year … We have the annual BBQ Cookout, the Swim and Dive meetings and we’re thrilled to have honky-tonk rocker Valentine Slim closing out the day on the Pavilion Stage. Here’s what you need to know: Logistics … It’s going to be crowded. Plan ahead with your neighbors and […]

Pool opens Friday; Valentine Slim/BBQ on Memorial Day

Greetings, RCP members! This is your News of the Week. Here’s what’s happening at the pool … Much like Max Scherzer and the Nationals pitching staff reporting to camp signals the start of Spring, nothing says “Summer is here!” like Max McGervey and the hard-working Rock Creek Pool lifeguards scrubbing down the deck chairs! Thank you lifeguards! AND […]

Pool opens Memorial Day weekend

Well, as we expected, the pool is officially opening FRIDAY, MAY 24. At this point, we’re in the final stretch but having the extra week will allow us the time to get it just right. Here’s where we are and what’s left to be done: The new sod is in place but we are fixing […]

New FINS websites, Valentine Slim performs Memorial Day

Greetings, RCP members! This is your News of the Week. There’s a lot going on, so let’s dive right in … Work continues on the pool grounds … This week we focused on improved grading to help mitigate standing water. Sod is being/was laid on Wednesday to the areas that needed the most work. We are […]

Construction update, swim team website

It’s the first week of May which means we are in the final stretch before the start of the season! There is a TON of activity happening in these final weeks … April was particularly busy for modernization and repair work. All the old concrete that was removed to access the leaks, address standing water, and bring our […]

Dues are due, water aerobics and Fins swim to fight cancer

Greetings and salutations, Rock Creek Pool! The days are counting down to the start of the season and many of us are already working hard behind the scenes. Here’s a brief rundown on what’s in the works for the 2019 season! Five days left to pay your dues on time … If you haven’t done so […]