Mtg Date     Topic/Title                   Speaker Name                   Speaker Title                 Contact

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

                    Aides, and Conditions                                                      Live Better Hearing

                        

March 10     Election Volunteers            Dr. Gilberto Zelaya                 Community Engagement   Debbie

                                                                                                             and Public Information Officer,                                                                                                                              Montgomery County Board of                                                                                                                              Elections

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April 14        AARP Safe Driving             Nina Uzich                             Driver Safety Program         Debbie

                                                                                                              Instructor, AARP

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May 12          Seasonal Music                Rae Tsai & Leo Wermers        Choir singers                       Debbie

 

June 9           Changes in the Nursing    Cindy Stone                            RN, retired                           Mary

                      Profession and How to

                      Help Nurses

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July 14           Maryland State                 Julie Palakovich-Carr            State Delegate for                  Mary

                                                                                                              Gaithersburg and Rockville

                                                                                                              in the Maryland General

                                                                                                              Assembly Politics (tentative)

 

Sept. 8          Caregiving Resources       Ruth Kershner                       Program Manager, National   Debbie

                                                                                                              Family Caregiver Support

                                                                                                              Program, DHHS, Montgomery  County

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

                                                                                                             US Dept of Veterans Affairs

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Nov. 10        Senior Advisory Committee   TBD                                    TBD                                        Charlyn

                    Ambassador Program

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

 

 

January 13, 2026
Starting at 10:30AM
Luncheon/Board Meeting at Il Porto Restaurant
245 Muddy Branch Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Meeting open to everyone. (Pay your own lunch.)

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January 20, 2026

Starting at 1:00PM 

Chat and Chew Luncheon - All members welcome

Restaurant: Out of the Way Cafe

17503 Redland Rd, Derwood, MD 20855

February 3, 2026
Starting at 2-3 PM
Board Meeting 
Benjamin Gaither Center
80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

February 10, 2026
Starting at 5-6 PM
General Meeting - All members welcome; dinner will be from Domino's Pizza, salad, bread, and more
Presentation - Dr. Gillen from Better Hearing practice to talk about hearing loss as we age and the options you have.
Benjamin Gaither Center
80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

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

March 3, 2026
Starting at 2-3 PM
Board Meeting Benjamin Gaither Center
80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

March 10, 2026
Starting at 5-6 PM
General Meeting - All members welcome; dinner will be from Mission BBQ, pulled pork and chicken, mac and cheese, and more.

Want to earn $250? Presentation from Dr. Gilberto Zelaya, the Voter Ethics Director at Montgomery County Board of Elections about how you can serve for the board of elections and get paid $250 for your services.
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 1:00PM 
Chat and Chew Luncheon - All members welcome
Restaurant: Quincy's Bar and Grille
616 Quince Orchard, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

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April 7, 2026
Starting at 2-3 PM
Board Meeting 
Benjamin Gaither Center
80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

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April 14, 2026
Starting at 5-6 PM
General Meeting - All members welcome; dinner will be from Ledo's Pizza with salads, spaghetti & meatballs, garlic bread, and more.
Presentation from AARP Driver Safety saving you up to 10% - 15% off your insurance!
Benjamin Gaither Center
80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

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

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May 5, 2026
Starting at 2-3 PM
Board Meeting 
Benjamin Gaither Center
80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

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May 12, 2026

Starting at 5-6 PM

General Meeting - All members welcome; dinner will be from Jersey Mike's with subs, and more

Presentation - Speaker to be announced.

Benjamin Gaither Center

80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

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May 19, 2026

Starting at 1:00PM 

Chat and Chew Luncheon - All members welcome

Restaurant: Longhorn Steakhouse

20017 Century Blvd, Germantown, MD 20874

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June 2, 2026
Starting at 2-3 PM
Board Meeting
Benjamin Gaither Center
80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

June 9, 2026
Starting at 5-6 PM
General Meeting - All members welcome; dinner will be from Woodside deli (see menu)
Presentation from Cindy Stone - Changes to the nursing profession over the years and how you can help nurses.

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

June 16, 2026
Starting at 1:00PM 
Chat and Chew Luncheon - All members welcome
Restaurant: 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

Starting at 2-3 PM

Board Meeting 

Benjamin Gaither Center

80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

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July 14, 2026
Starting at 5PM - 6PM
General Meeting - All members welcome; dinner will be from Palacio De Peru - they bring you the authentic taste of Peru with our traditional recipes passed down through generations. $15 per person
Presentation to be announced.

Benjamin Gaither Center

80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

July 21, 2026
Starting at 1:00PM 
Chat and Chew Luncheon - All members welcome
Restaurant: 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 5PM - 6PM

Board Retreat - BBQ potluck 

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August 18, 2026

Starting at 1:00PM 

Chat and Chew Luncheon - All members welcome

Restaurant: Cafe Roma

12166 Darnestown Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

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September 1, 2026

Starting at 2-3:30 PM

Board Meeting Benjamin Gaither Center

80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

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September 8, 2026

Starting at 5-6 PM

General Meeting - All members welcome; dinner from Honey Baked Ham with sandwiches and more. $15 per person

Presentation: To be announced

Benjamin Gaither Center

80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

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September 15, 2026

Starting at 1:00PM Chat and Chew Luncheon - All members welcome

Restaurant: Mission BBQ

19800 Century Blvd, Germantown, MD 20874

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October 6, 2026
Starting at 2-3 PM
Board Meeting 
Benjamin Gaither Center
80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

October 13, 2026
Starting at 5-6 PM
General Meeting Presentation: To be announced.

All members welcome; dinner from Giant with fried chicken, potato salad, salad, and more. $15 per person

Presentation: To be announced about veterans ahead of Veterans Day..
Benjamin Gaither Center
80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

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

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November 3, 2026
Starting at 2-3 PM
Board Meeting 
Benjamin Gaither Center
80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
 

November 10, 2026
Starting at 5-6 PM
General Meeting - All members welcome; dinner from Woodside Deli with Thanksgiving fixin's 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 1:00PM 

Chat and Chew Luncheon - All members welcome

Restaurant: Carrabba's Restaurant

19935 Century Blvd, Germantown, MD 20874

December 1, 2026
Starting at 2-3 PM
Board Meeting
Benjamin Gaither Center
80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

December 8, 2026
Starting at 5-6 PM
General Meeting - All members welcome; dinner from Honey Baked Ham with all the holiday fixings and more. $15 per person
Presentation: Holiday music and fun
Benjamin Gaither Center
80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

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