2026 Calendar of Events (calendar subject to changes)
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.)
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 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
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
April 7, 2026
Starting at 2-3 PM
Board Meeting
Benjamin Gaither Center
80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
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
May 5, 2026
Starting at 2-3 PM
Board Meeting
Benjamin Gaither Center
80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
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
May 19, 2026
Starting at 1:00PM
Chat and Chew Luncheon - All members welcome
Restaurant: Longhorn Steakhouse
20017 Century Blvd, Germantown, MD 20874
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
June 2026
Food Drive Scheduled
Benjamin Gaither Center
80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
July 7, 2026
Starting at 2-3 PM
Board Meeting
Benjamin Gaither Center
80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
July 14, 2026
Starting at 5PM - 6PM
General Meeting - All members welcome; dinner will be from Domino's Pizza Plus with pizza and more. $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
July 19 - Aug 4, 2026
School Supply Drive
Benjamin Gaither Center
80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
August 4, 2026
NO BOARD MEETING
August 11, 2026
Starting at 5PM - 6PM
Board Retreat - BBQ potluck
August 18, 2026
Starting at 1:00PM
Chat and Chew Luncheon - All members welcome
Restaurant: Cafe Roma
12166 Darnestown Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
September 1, 2026
Starting at 2-3:30 PM
Board Meeting Benjamin Gaither Center
80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
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
September 15, 2026
Starting at 1:00PM Chat and Chew Luncheon - All members welcome
Restaurant: Mission BBQ
19800 Century Blvd, Germantown, MD 20874
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
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
November 10, 2026
Toy Drive (One Day)
Benjamin Gaither Center
80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
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