Holmes Run Pool

Fall Work Party
2024-10-26 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Now that the pool is officially closed for the season, our facility is being winterized. There are a few quick items that can be handled by member volunteers including moving the picnic tables and removing the deck canopies. We are looking for volunteers to help with these items—with enough help, these tasks should be finished in 30-45 minutes. If you are able to help, please stop at the pool at 9 am. Thank you!
Membership involvement in this important work helps keep our dues low. (Teens who help can earn service hours needed to meet their middle and high school graduation requirements so bring them along!)

Fall Party and Pig Roast
2024-10-19 17:00 - 21:00 | Picnic Grounds
Swimming may be over for this year, but there is still another chance to get together with your Holmes Run Pool friends at this festive gathering celebrating the Autumn season. Chefs Jim Wright, Mark Sites, and their trusty pit crew will lovingly smoke and slow roast a whole pig on site overnight. Savor the succulent barbecue with vegetarian sides including chili, mac and cheese, baked beans, and coleslaw all homemade by Seena Polivy and Laura Champe Mitchell. Children are invited to decorate a mini-pumpkin that they can take home with them and all are encouraged to participate in or spectate at a three-legged race! So come, enjoy some excellent barbecue, catch the three-legged race, indulge in dessert, or just take in the vibe of the evening, all in the good company of friends and neighbors at this favorite annual event.

Water Aerobics
2024-09-08 11:15 - 12:15, 2024-09-01 11:15 - 12:15, 2024-08-25 11:15 - 12:15, 2024-08-18 11:15 - 12:15, 2024-08-11 11:15 - 12:15, 2024-08-04 11:15 - 12:15, 2024-07-28 11:15 - 12:15, 2024-07-21 11:15 - 12:15 | Lower Pool
Sunday classes are a wonderful way to end the weekend and begin the new week. Treat yourself to an hour of deep water aerobics with certified instructor Kara Bowling. Drop-in classes are $10 per class; $100 for 11. Pay by cash or check (attn. HRARA). No reservation required, just join the group at the lower pool. Please arrive 15 minutes early so that you can be ready for class on time. All of the needed equipment is provided.

Pot Luck Dinner
2024-09-07 17:30 - 19:30 | Middle Deck
Does it even need explaining? This is simply a night to enjoy some good food with good company. Bring a favorite dish to share and an appetite to try new things.

BONUS WEEKEND
2024-09-07 - 2024-09-08
The fun is not over yet! The pool will be open for an encore weekend Saturday, September 7 and Sunday, September 8. Come on out and join us for an end-of-summer pot luck dinner and a final swim!

POOL CLOSES
2024-09-03

Steak Night
2024-09-01 17:30 - 19:30, 2024-08-04 17:30 - 19:30 | Picnic Grounds
Bring something to throw on the grill (don’t forget your drinks, plates, and utensils). The pool will provide all the fixings plus simple sides. This is a great way to enjoy picnicking on the grounds with your friends and neighbors so please feel welcome to mingle and introduce yourselves to your fellow pool members (and maybe share a table!).

Black Jack Night (ADULT 18+)
2024-08-31 19:00 - 22:00 | Middle Deck
A night of BLACK JACK hosted by our members and “professional” dealers Billie Hauser and Patrick Grace. The event is free, however sign up is requested as seating is limited. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. This promises to be an exciting evening with very special prizes.
Please RSVP by Tuesday, August 27 to help our hosts better plan for this event. The event is free, however sign-up is requested because seating is limited. This event is for adults over the age of 18.

Water Aerobics
2024-08-28 18:15 - 19:15, 2024-08-21 18:15 - 19:15, 2024-08-14 18:15 - 19:15, 2024-08-07 18:15 - 19:15, 2024-07-31 18:15 - 19:15, 2024-07-24 18:15 - 19:15 | Lower Pool
A midweek stretching and aerobic workout helps you get through the rest of your week relaxed and energized! Treat yourself to an hour of deep water aerobics with certified instructor Jill Arvanitis. Drop-in classes are $10 per class; $100 for 11. Pay by cash or check (attn. HRARA). No reservation required, just join the group at the lower pool. Please arrive 15 minutes early so that you can be ready for class on time. All of the needed equipment is provided.

Movie Night: Paddington
2024-08-17 20:00 - 22:00 | Picnic Grounds
Paddington (2014). Rated PG. Runtime 1 h 35 m. A young Peruvian bear travels to London in search of a home. Finding himself lost and alone at Paddington Station, he meets the kindly Brown family, who offer him a temporary haven.
Start time is approximate. The movie will start shortly after sundown for viewing clarity.
VOLUNTEER HOST NEEDED! Please consider volunteering to host this movie night so it doesn’t get cancelled. Volunteer NOW

Annual Shareholders' Meeting & Dinner
2024-08-17 17:00 - 19:30 | Picnic Grounds
The annual meeting of the Holmes Run Acres Recreation Association (HRARA) shareholders will be held at the pool in the evening on Saturday, August 17, 2024. All members are invited and encourage to attend (please note that guests are not invited to this event). Even if you’ve never attended before, please come! You will have a chance to hear from the Board about the season and more. In what may be as fun as grilling steaks at the pool, you will have the opportunity to grill our Board of Directors about what they have been up to and learn about future plans. A complimentary light dinner will be served following the meeting for all who attend.

Midsummer Gala (ADULT)
2024-08-10 19:00 - 23:00 | Picnic Grounds
A most delightful Crab Feast Dinner and Dance!
Why drive all the way up to Baltimore for a crab feast when you can attend one right here at the pool with all of your friends and neighbors? Holmes Run Pool hosted its first crab feast around 2006 or so, the exact year is unknown it was so long ago. This community gathering was so enjoyed that it became an annual event and is now a longstanding tradition that members eagerly await every summer. In fact, it is such a well attended event that members are reputed to have put away up to 15 bushels of crabs!
On Saturday, August 10, all-you-can-eat Maryland Blue Crabs, steamed shrimp, BBQ chicken and ribs, sides, and dessert will be served along with beer and wine. After dinner, our local teens will put on an amazing DJ performance featuring beach music across the decades. They’ll take requests from those in attendance and will, as always, finish the evening with the song “Rock you like a hurricane.” So come join us for this midsummer’s feast and, once you’ve had your fill, dance the night away or swim by the light of the moon.
Ticket Info: Tickets are on sale until Tuesday, August 6. They are $50 for members and $60 for non-member guests. Discounted tickets and reserved tables are available for volunteers. Check the newsletter in the weeks preceding this event for a link to purchase tickets.
Attendee Info: This event is open to members and their non-member guests. All attendees must be aged 21+. No exceptions will be made to the age restriction.
Check-in: Attendees should arrive between 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm. Please be on time so that our volunteer Ticket Managers can also enjoy the party! If you must be late, please use the Contact Us form (Attn: Activities, Subject: Midsummer Gala) to let us know.
Weather Policy: As with any outdoor summer party, there is a chance that rain or storms will interrupt our event. Guests are welcome to bring popup canopies in case of rain. If there are storms, we will follow our standard policy of closing the facility until 30 minutes past the last sound of thunder. While there are no refunds for weather interruptions or cancellations, we will do everything we can to reopen and have a great evening, even if storms happen. We will also have “to go boxes” to take home your fill of food if need be.
Note to the General Membership: The picnic grounds, grills, playground, and all picnic decks will close to the general membership at 2:00 PM in order to set up for this event. The pools and pool decks remain open within regular operating hours.
Please extend a special thanks to our volunteer organizer and chef, Seena Polivy!

Food Truck: Phowheels (Vietnamese)
2024-07-30 16:30 - 19:30 | Parking Lot
Phowheels is a local Vietnamese Food Truck that offers a modern interpretation of traditional Vietnamese cuisine. Where comforting favorite dishes blend seamlessly with bold new flavors! They offer Pho (great for cold weather and rainy days), Banh Mi’s (a traditional sandwich packed with flavor), Tacos (with a Vietnamese twist) and more!
Visit their Website or Facebook Page for more information.

Salute to Paris (ADULT)
2024-07-28 12:00 - 14:00 | Middle Deck
Come out and watch the Summer 2024 Olympic Games, hosted in Paris this year, while enjoying a champagne brunch. Champagne and French inspired cuisine such as croissants, crudité, and French baguette with cheese and pate will be served on the Middle Deck.
Please purchase your tickets by Tuesday, July 23 to help our host better plan for this event. The ticket price goes up after this date. Discounted tickets are available for volunteers. All attendees must be over the age of 21.
Special thanks to our volunteer host, Seena Polivy!

Food Truck: Bangkok Bites (Thai)
2024-07-23 16:30 - 19:30 | Parking Lot
At Bangkok Bites, every dish is made from-scratch. We aim to have items that everyone can enjoy by offering gluten free, dairy free, and vegan options. Our menu is small and constantly rotating so we can give a variety of dishes and keep ingredients fresh.
Pre-Order Bangkok Bites

Hurricanes Swim Team Banquet
2024-07-20 16:30 - 21:00 | Picnic Grounds
All pool grounds (pools, picnic areas, and social decks) are open for general member use from opening through 4:30 PM on Saturday, July 20. At 4:30 PM, the membership is welcome to continue enjoying the toddler pool and the Upper Pool/Pool Deck. The picnic grounds, social decks and Lower Pool/Pool Deck will be reserved for the Swim Team Banquet, which is an event involving over 250 individuals – all pool members. Thank you for keeping this in mind so your family will have a fun Saturday at Holmes Run Pool!

Food Truck: Blue City Food (Indian)
2024-07-18 16:30 - 19:30 | Parking Lot
The Blue City daily food truck menu is inspired by the delicious street foods of India. Take a bite of a savory samosa or Chef Neeraj Moondra’s mom’s famous crusty kachori and you’ll experience an explosion of flavors that is impossible to describe in words.
Pre-orders are strongly encouraged. Select Holmes Run as the pick-up location and time to pick-up during checkout. The default assigned time is the first available time slot, but it can be edited for a later time as desired. Of course, walk-up orders are welcome too, and all major forms of payment (electronic/cash) are accepted.
Pre-Order Blue City Food
