2025 Calendar of Events (calendar subject to changes)
April 1, 2025
Starting at 2-3:30 PM
Board Meeting
Benjamin Gaither Center
80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
April 5, 2025
Starting 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The ARC of MoCo Respite Resource Fair
Bohrer Park, 506 S. Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD
April 8, 2025
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 Lisa Henderson of the Gaithersburg City Council
Benjamin Gaither Center
80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
April 15, 2025
Starting at 1:00PM
Chat and Chew Luncheon - All members welcome
Restaurant: Dogfish Head Alehouse
800 W Diamond Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
April 20-27, 2025
Viking Cruise Trip for AARP 5358 members
Trip to Paris and the heart of Normandy
Rates vary from $5100 to $7500 for this trip.
April 29, 2025
Starting at 9:30AM to 12PM
Flowers for Seniors at Assisted Living Service Project
Annette Thompson will lead a session to create flower arrangements for assisted living residents. All supplies provided.
Benjamin Gaither Center
80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
May 1, 2025
Active Aging Expo at Bohrer Park
May 6, 2025
Starting at 9:30AM to 12PM
Flowers for Seniors at Assisted Living Service Project Continues.
May 6, 2025
Starting at 2-3:30 PM
Board Meeting
Benjamin Gaither Center
80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
May 13, 2025
Starting at 5-6 PM
General Meeting - All members welcome; dinner will be from Jersey Mike's with subs, and more
Presentation - Hospice expert to share what every senior needs to know - in advance - to hospice care - does medicare pay any of the fees? does VA pay any of the fees? And more information that might surprise you.
Benjamin Gaither Center
80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
May 20, 2025
Starting at 1:00PM
Chat and Chew Luncheon - All members welcome
Restaurant: Longhorn Steakhouse
20017 Century Blvd, Germantown, MD 20874
June 1 - 15, 2025
Food Drive Scheduled
Benjamin Gaither Center
80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
June 3, 2025
Starting at 2-3:30 PM
Board Meeting
Benjamin Gaither Center
80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
June 10, 2025
Starting at 5-6 PM
General Meeting - All members welcome; dinner will be from Woodside deli (see menu)
Presentation from Montgomery County Commission on Aging with David Engel, Marie Sloan, and Kathleen McGuinness - the Co-Chairs of the CoA Communications Committee and Ambassadors.
Benjamin Gaither Center
80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
June 17, 2025
Starting at 1:00PM
Chat and Chew Luncheon - All members welcome
Restaurant: La Mexicana
16143 Shady Grove Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
July 1, 2025
Starting at 2-3:30 PM
Board Meeting
Benjamin Gaither Center
80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
July 1 - 15, 2025
School Supply Drive
Benjamin Gaither Center
80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
July 8, 2025
Starting at 5PM - 6PM
General Meeting - All members welcome; dinner will be from Giuseppi's Pizza Plus with pizza and more
Presentation from expert about reverse mortgages and other options for keeping your home.
Benjamin Gaither Center
80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
July 15, 2025
Starting at 1:00PM
Chat and Chew Luncheon - All members welcome
Restaurant: Il Porto Restaurant
245 Muddy Branch Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
August 5, 2025
Starting at 2-3:30 PM
Board Meeting
Benjamin Gaither Center
80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
August 12, 2025
Starting at 5PM - 6PM
General Meeting - All members welcome; dinner will be from local restaurant - TBD
Guest speaker presentation - TBD
August 19, 2025
Starting at 1:00PM
Chat and Chew Luncheon - All members welcome
Restaurant: Il Porto Restaurant
245 Muddy Branch Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
September 2, 2025
Starting at 2-3:30 PM
Board Meeting
Benjamin Gaither Center
80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
September 9, 2025
Starting at 5-6 PM
General Meeting - All members welcome; dinner from Honey Baked Ham with sandwiches and more
Presentation: Trivia Contest, many prizes
Benjamin Gaither Center
80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
September 17, 2025
Starting at 1:00PM
Chat and Chew Luncheon - All members welcome
Restaurant: Mission BBQ
19800 Century Blvd, Germantown, MD 20874
October 7, 2025
Starting at 2-3:30 PM
Board Meeting
Benjamin Gaither Center
80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
October 14, 2025
Starting at 5-6 PM
General Meeting - All members welcome; dinner from Giant with fried chicken, potato salad, salad, and more
Presentation: TBD with possible Halloween theme
Benjamin Gaither Center
80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
October 21, 2025
Starting at 1:00PM
Chat and Chew Luncheon - All members welcome
Restaurant: Mission BBQ
19800 Century Blvd, Germantown, MD 20874
November 4, 2025
Starting at 2-3:30 PM
Board Meeting
Benjamin Gaither Center
80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
November 11, 2025
Starting at 5-6 PM
General Meeting - All members welcome; dinner from Woodside Deli with thanksgiving fixin's and more
Presentation: Bill Gatesman, Attorney about Wills, estate planning, and medical directives
Benjamin Gaither Center
80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
November 11, 2025
Toy Drive (One Day)
Benjamin Gaither Center
80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
November 18, 2025
Starting at 1:00PM
Chat and Chew Luncheon - All members welcome
Restaurant: TBD
December 2, 2025
Starting at 2-3:30 PM
Board Meeting
Benjamin Gaither Center
80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
December 9, 2025
Starting at 5-6 PM
General Meeting - All members welcome; dinner from Honey Baked Ham with all the holiday fixings and more
Presentation: Holiday music and fun
Benjamin Gaither Center
80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
December 16, 2025
Starting at 1:00PM
Chat and Chew Luncheon - All members welcome
Restaurant: Cafe Hong Kong
13038 Middlebrook Road, Germantown, MD 20874
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January 14, 2025
Starting at 11:30AM
Luncheon/Board Meeting at Il Porto Restaurant
245 Muddy Branch Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Meeting open to everyone. (Pay your own lunch.)
February 4, 2025
Starting at 2-3:30 PM
Board Meeting
Benjamin Gaither Center
80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
February 11, 2025
Starting at 5-6 PM
General Meeting - All members welcome; dinner will be from Domino's Pizza, salad, bread, and more
Presentation CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
Benjamin Gaither Center
80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
February 18, 2025
Starting at 1:00PM
Chat and Chew Luncheon - All members welcome
Restaurant: Out of the Way Cafe
17503 Redland Rd, Derwood, MD 20855
March 4, 2025
Starting at 2-3:30 PM
Board Meeting Benjamin Gaither Center
80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
March 6, 2025
Lobby Day for AARP in Annapolis
Please them know by Tuesday, February 25 if you will be able to participate by emailing to Karen Kalla at kkalla@aarp.org.
March 11, 2025
Starting at 5-6 PM
General Meeting - All members welcome; dinner will be from Mission BBQ, pulled pork and chicken, mac and cheese, and morePresentation from Bob Levey, journalist with Washington Post
Benjamin Gaither Center80-A Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
March 15, 2025
St. Patrick's Day Parade at Rio
March 18, 2025
Starting at 1:00PM
Chat and Chew Luncheon - All members welcome
Restaurant: Quincy's Bar and Grille
616 Quince Orchard, Gaithersburg, MD 20878