Chapter members may participate in meetings virtually via Zoom. A link will be sent a few days before a meeting.

If you would like to join the Gaithersburg chapter, please contact Debbie Kaiser, dlkaiser02@gmail.com, tel. 301-642,5709.

 

Mtg Date    Topic/Title                    Speaker Name                   Speaker Title                 

Feb. 10        Hearing Evaluations,        Dr. Shelby Gillen                     Audiologist,                       

                    Aides, and Conditions                                                      Live Better Hearing

                        

March 10     Election Volunteers            Dr. Gilberto Zelaya                 Community Engagement  

                                                                                                              and Public Information Officer,                                                                                                                            Montgomery County Board of                                                                                                                              Elections

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April 14        AARP Safe Driving             Nina Uzick                             Driver Safety Program        

                                                                                                              Instructor, AARP

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May 12          Seasonal Music                Rae Tsai & Leo Wermers        Choir singers                     

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June 9           Changes in the Nursing    Cindy Stone                            RN, retired                           

                      Profession and How to

                      Help Nurses

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July 14           Maryland State                 Julie Palakovich-Carr            State Delegate for               

                                                                                                              Gaithersburg and Rockville

                                                                                                              in the Maryland General

                                                                                                              Assembly Politics (tentative)

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Sept. 8          Caregiving Resources       Ruth Kershner                       Program Manager, National   

                                                                                                              Family Caregiver Support

                                                                                                              Program, DHHS, Montgomery County

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Oct. 13          Veteran Resources             Wayne Stinchcomb              Silver Spring Vet Center,         

                                                                                                              US Dept. of Veterans Affairs

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Nov. 10        Senior Advisory Committee   TBD                                    TBD                                     

                    Ambassador Program

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Dec. 8         Holiday Music Sing-along       Rae Tsai & Leo Wermers     Choir singers                    

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More Details on Meetings and Gatherings​

January 20, 2026

Starting at 1:00 pm 

Chat and Chew Luncheon - All members welcome

Out of the Way Cafe, 17503 Redland Rd, Derwood, MD 20855

February 3, 2026
Board Meeting, 2:00–3:00 pm 
Benjamin Gaither Center, 80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

February 10, 2026
General Meeting - all members welcome
5:00 pm Presentation - Dr. Gillen from Better Hearing practice to talk about hearing loss as we age and the options you have.

6:00 pm Dinner from Domino's Pizza, salad, bread, and more, $15 per person
Benjamin Gaither Center, 80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

 
February 17, 2026
Starting at 1:00 pm 
Chat and Chew Luncheon - All members welcome
Woodside Deli, 13048 Middlebrook Road, Germantown, MD 20874

March 3, 2026
Board Meeting, 2:00–3:00 pm

Benjamin Gaither Center, 80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

March 10, 2026
General Meeting - all members welcome
5:00 pm Presentation from Dr. Gilberto Zelaya, the Voter Ethics Director at Montgomery County Board of Elections - How you can serve for the board of elections and get paid $250 for your services

6:00 pm Dinner from Mission BBQ - pulled pork and chicken, mac and cheese, and more, $15 per person
Benjamin Gaither Center, 80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

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March 12, 2026

Advocacy Day in Annapolis
 

March 17, 2026
Starting at 1:00 pm 
Chat and Chew Luncheon - All members welcome
Quincy's Bar and Grill, 616 Quince Orchard, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

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April 7, 2026
Board Meeting, 2:00–3:00 pm

Benjamin Gaither Center, 80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

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April 14, 2026
General Meeting - all members welcome

5:00 pm Presentation from Nina Uzick, AARP Driver Safety Program Instructor - AARP Safe Driving

6:00 Dinner from Ledo's Pizza - salads, spaghetti & meatballs, garlic bread, and more, $15 per person
Benjamin Gaither Center, 80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

April 21, 2026
Starting at 1:00 pm 
Chat and Chew Luncheon - All members welcome
Dogfish Head Alehouse, 800 W Diamond Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

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May 5, 2026
Board Meeting, 2:00–3:00 pm
Benjamin Gaither Center, 80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

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May 12, 2026

General Meeting - all members welcome

5:00 pm Entertainment from Rae Tsai & Leo Wermers - Seasonal music

6:00 pm Dinner from Jersey Mike's - subs, and sides, $15 per person

Benjamin Gaither Center, 80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

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May 19, 2026

Starting at 1:00 pm

Chat and Chew Luncheon - All members welcome

Longhorn Steakhouse, 20017 Century Blvd, Germantown, MD 20874

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June 2, 2026
Board Meeting, 2:00–3:00 pm
Benjamin Gaither Center, 80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

June 9, 2026
General Meeting - all members welcome
5:00 pm Presentation from Cindy Stone, Registered Nurse, retired - Changes to the    nursing profession over the years and how you can help nurses.5

6:00 pm Dinner from Woodside Deli - menu selections, $15 per person

Benjamin Gaither Center, 80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

June 16, 2026
Starting at 1:00 pm
Chat and Chew Luncheon - All members welcome
La Mexicana,16143 Shady Grove Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20877

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June 2026

Food Drive Scheduled

Benjamin Gaither Center, 80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

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July 7, 2026

Board Meeting, 2:00–3:00 pm 

Benjamin Gaither Center, 80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

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July 14, 2026
General Meeting - all members welcome

5:00 pm Presentation (tentative) from Julia Palakovich-Carr, State Delegate for Gaithersburg and Rockville in the Maryland General Assembly
6:00 pm Dinner from Palacio De Peru - chicken and sides, $15 per person

Benjamin Gaither Center, 80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

July 21, 2026
Starting at 1:00 pm 
Chat and Chew Luncheon - All members welcome
Il Porto Restaurant, 245 Muddy Branch Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

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July 19 - Aug 4, 2026

School Supply Drive

Benjamin Gaither Center, 80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

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August 4, 2026

NO BOARD MEETING

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August 11, 2026

Starting at 5 pm

Board Retreat - BBQ potluck 

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August 18, 2026

Starting at 1:00 pm 

Chat and Chew Luncheon - All members welcome

Cafe Roma,12166 Darnestown Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

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September 1, 2026

Board Meeting, 2:00–3:00 pm

Benjamin Gaither Center, 80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

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September 8, 2026

General Meeting - all members welcome

5:00 pm Presentation from Ruth Kershner, Program Manager, National Family Caregiver Support Program, DHHS, Montgomery County - Caregiving Resources

6:00 pm Dinner from Honey Baked Ham - sandwiches and more, $15 per person

Benjamin Gaither Center, 80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

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September 15, 2026

Starting at 1:00 pm 

Chat and Chew Luncheon - All members welcome

Mission BBQ,19800 Century Blvd, Germantown, MD 20874

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October 6, 2026
Board Meeting, 2:00–3:00 pm 
Benjamin Gaither Center, 80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

October 13, 2026
General Meeting - all members welcome
5:00 pm - Presentation from Wayne Stinchcomb, Silver Spring Vet Center - Veteran Resources

6:00 pm - Dinner from Giant - fried chicken, potato salad, salad, and more, $15 per person
Benjamin Gaither Center, 80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

October 20, 2026
Starting at 1:00 pm 
Chat and Chew Luncheon - All members welcome
Hershey's Restaurant, 17030 Oakmont Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877

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November 3, 2026
Board Meeting, 2:00–3:00 pm
Benjamin Gaither Center, 80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
 

November 10, 2026
General Meeting - all members welcome

5:00 pm Speaker TBA, Senior Advisory Committee Ambassador Program

6:00 pm Dinner from Woodside Deli - Thanksgiving fixings and more, $15 per person
Presentation: To be announced about Ambassador's program
Benjamin Gaither Center, 80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

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November 10, 2026

Toy Drive (One Day)

Benjamin Gaither Center, 80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

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November 17, 2026

Starting at 1:00 pm 

Chat and Chew Luncheon - All members welcome

Carrabba's Restaurant, 19935 Century Blvd, Germantown, MD 20874

December 1, 2026
Board Meeting, 2:00–3:00 pm
Benjamin Gaither Center, 80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

December 8, 2026
General Meeting - all members welcome

5:00 pm Entertainment from Rae Tsai & Leo Wermers - Holiday Sing-along

6:00 pm Dinner from Honey Baked Ham - Holiday fixings and more, $15 per 
Benjamin Gaither Center, 80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

December 15, 2026
Starting at 1:00 pm
Chat and Chew Luncheon - All members welcome
IHOP, 20009 Century Blvd, Germantown, MD 20874