Deaths – We regret announcing the passing of long-time Penn Branch resident, Mrs. Carrie Bell Freeman. Mrs. Freeman was the wife of Bishop Robert O. Freeman and lived on Nash Street. The wake will be held Sunday, January 17 from 6-9 pm at the Spirit of Faith Christian Center, 2261 Oxon Run Drive, Temple Hills, MD. The funeral service will be Monday, January 18 at 11:00 am; viewing begins at 10:00 am.
The Freeman’s are long-time residents of Penn Branch and owners of Freeman’s Funeral Services.
Your Penn Branch Membership has additional benefits….more discounts to come!
Here’s one more reason to join or renew your membership: Your 2015-16 Penn Branch membership card entitles you to discounts at local merchants. We will continue to notify you in newsletters and on this website about participating merchants. You MUST present your current Penn Branch Membership card to qualify for discounts. Please note minimums.
Participants as of 2/1/16 (more to come)
Alpha Customer Cleaners Penn Branch Shopping Center – 10 percent off dry cleaning, tailoring and other services *$10.00 minimum purchase
Beltway Beauty – Penn Branch Shopping Center – 10 percent off any items *$10.00 minimum purchase
Penn Branch Liquors – Penn Branch Shopping Center – 10 percent off any items *$25.00 minimum purchase
The distinguished Gregory Dean, D.C. Fire and EMS Chief, will join us at our Holiday Meeting and Dinner on December 8. The Chief will discuss DC Fire and EMS upgrades and what the future holds to keep the city’s neighborhoods safe; assessing our needs and assisting DC citizens requiring immediate medical attention and transport.
So please join us for our annual holiday dinner and give cheer for a prosperous 2015 with your neighbors, friends and our honored guests. We will also be recognizing individuals who have contributed to Penn Branch. Along with those new neighbors born into this great life this past year, we also remember those who’ve moved away, who have passed on, who are shut-in and who are afflicted with ailment.
This year we will focus on sharing the culinary delights of those in the neighborhood that wish to contribute their favorite entrée, main course, side dish, dessert. We are also looking for vegetarian and gluten-free dishes for neighbors with special dietary needs. Suggested dishes include chicken, fish, vegetables, potato salad,
If you are not a culinary wizard, a financial contribution to support the celebration will be greatly appreciated. Festivities will be immediately following our brief community meeting.
Please contact Hospitality Chair, Janet Strickland, by telephone or email at, (202) 584-0880 or [email protected] to coordinate your dinner dish selections.
Admission is free for those PBCCA members. Guests should pay a reasonable $10.00 and children under 12 years old are free. Payment can be made using cash, check or credit cards.