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Spanish-Language Senior Program Mujer Fuerza y Coraje Launches in Gaithersburg

Bilingual program for adults 55+ in Gaithersburg runs biweekly April–June with health info, physical activity, and social activities.

DHHS· Mar 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “April Caregiver newsletter”
Mar 31
Health & Human Services

Dementia Friends Talks Scheduled Across County in April and May

Free in-person and virtual Dementia Friends information sessions are scheduled at multiple sites in April and early May 2026.

DHHS· Mar 31, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “April Caregiver newsletter”
Mar 31
Health & Human Services

Monthly Zoom Talk on When Seniors Should Stop Driving Continues April 13

A free monthly Zoom program on recognizing when older adults should stop driving meets the second Monday of each month at 7 PM.

DHHS· Mar 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “April Caregiver newsletter”
Mar 31
Health & Human Services

Alzheimer's Association Holds Three In-Person April Programs in County

Alzheimer's Association hosts in-person brain health and dementia education programs in Potomac, Poolesville, and Silver Spring in April.

DHHS· Mar 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “April Caregiver newsletter”
Mar 31
Health & Human Services

Alzheimer's Association Hosts April Webinar on New Treatment Options

Alzheimer's Association webinar April 2 covers diagnostic processes and FDA-approved and emerging Alzheimer's treatments.

DHHS· Mar 31, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “April Caregiver newsletter”
Mar 31
Health & Human Services

Zoom Webinar April 22 Helps Grandparents Balance Roles and Self-Care

JGN and Jewish Community Services co-host a free April 22 Zoom session on balancing grandparenting with personal well-being.

DHHS· Mar 31, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “April Caregiver newsletter”
Mar 31
Health & Human Services

County Offers Free Hearing Aids to Residents 60+ via Access HEARS

DHHS is distributing free hearing aids and personal sound amplifiers to eligible residents 60 and older on a first-come, first-served basis.

DHHS· Mar 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “April Caregiver newsletter”
Mar 31
Health & Human Services

County Dementia Friends Volunteers Offer Free 45-Minute Info Sessions

Montgomery County-certified Dementia Friendly America presenters offer free 45–60 minute sessions on recognizing and communicating with dementia patients.

DHHS· Mar 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “April Caregiver newsletter”
Mar 31
Health & Human Services

Gilchrist Center Offers Immigration Detention, Deportation Prep Resources

Gilchrist Center provides families with guidance on immigration detention, deportation preparation, and standby guardianship for children.

DHHS· Mar 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “April Caregiver newsletter”
Mar 31
Health & Human Services

National Healthcare Decisions Day Program Targets Solo Agers

April 15 event in Silver Spring focuses on planning strategies for solo aging; CEUs provided, breakfast at 9 AM.

DHHS· Mar 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “April Caregiver newsletter”
Mar 31
Health & Human Services

FIC Sites Closed Through April 6, Reopen April 7

Montgomery County Family Involvement Center sites are closed March 23–April 6, 2026, reopening Tuesday, April 7.

MCFIC· Mar 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Sign up for April/ Inscríbete en Abril”
Mar 31
Health & Human Services

Multicultural Senior Services Fair Coming to Gaithersburg May 12

A free Multicultural Senior Services Fair takes place May 12, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at Bohrer Park Activity Center in Gaithersburg.

Luedtke· Mar 31, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Community and Collaboration”
Mar 31
Health & Human Services

Service Consolidation Hub Contracts Move to Community Action Agency

As part of DHHS realignment, service consolidation hub contracts are now monitored by the Community Action Agency under new coordinator Suja Ali-McGuire.

Community Action Agency· Mar 31, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: March 2026”
Mar 31
Health & Human Services

TESS Community Action Center Reopens in Silver Spring

The Takoma-East Silver Spring Community Action Center at 8703 Flower Avenue has reopened after facility repairs.

Community Action Agency· Mar 31, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: March 2026”
Mar 31
Health & Human Services

CAI Participants Practice Testimony at Mock Council Hearings

Community Advocacy Institute participants delivered original testimony at two practice sessions held in a County Council hearing room.

Community Action Agency· Mar 31, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: March 2026”
Mar 31
Health & Human Services

Free Medicare Seminars at Rockville and Chevy Chase Libraries in April

Montgomery County SHIP offers free Medicare enrollment seminars at two county libraries on April 22 and April 30.

DHHS· Mar 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Special Opportunities for Financial Wellbeing and Health Bloom this April”
Mar 30
Health & Human Services

Silver Spring Forum on Planning for Solo Agers Set for April 15

National Health Care Decisions Day program explores advance care planning for solo agers at Silver Spring Civic Center on April 15.

DHHS· Mar 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Special Opportunities for Financial Wellbeing and Health Bloom this April”
Mar 30
Health & Human Services

State and County Programs Available to Offset Rising Utility Costs

Several Maryland and Montgomery County programs offer credits, shut-off protection, and arrearage assistance for residents facing high energy bills.

Commission for Women· Mar 27, 2026· 3 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Girl Power Contest Deadline Approaching!”
Mar 27
Health & Human Services

Free Monthly Divorce and Separation Law Class Starts April 1

Free family law classes on separation and divorce in Maryland run the first Wednesday of each month through June 2026, 7–8:30 p.m.

Commission for Women· Mar 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Girl Power Contest Deadline Approaching!”
Mar 27
Health & Human Services

County Seeks Legal Services for Homeless Criminal Diversion Program

DHHS issued an LSBRP solicitation (#1193949) for legal services supporting the Homeless Persons Criminal Diversion Program; bids due April 10.

Office of Procurement· Mar 27, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Legal Services for Homeless Persons Criminal Diversion Program”
Mar 27
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