August 2019
Community Education
Navigating Transitions For Your Loved One's Care
Thursday, October 3, 2019 | 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
CaringMatters
518 S. Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Caregiving can be a daunting and stressful job. Please join us for a FREE workshop featuring a compelling and informative discussion of local resources and housing and care options.

Presenter: Bonnie Danker
Certified Senior Advisor, Certified Dementia Practitioner, CarePatrol
This workshop is free of charge and open to the community. Registration requested. Light refreshments will be served.  
In Partnership With
New Staff Member - Welcome!
We are happy to welcome a new staff member to our CaringMatters family! Maria Alvarez started this week in the role of Office Manager/Administrative Volunteer Coordinator. Maria's wealth of experience working with nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County and her bilingual/bi-cultural skills will allow her to make an immediate and positive impact on our CaringMatters community. Welcome, Maria!
It's Gala Time!
Please join us for this
special milestone celebration!

Saturday, September 21, 2019, 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Columbia Country Club, Chevy Chase, Maryland
Penny's Pearls - Only One Pearl Remaining


Don't miss your opportunity to participate in this special tribute to Penny Gladhill in celebration of CaringMatters' 30 years of service!
Volunteer Training
Volunteers are the heart of CaringMatters! If you're ready to become a valued member of our dedicated and compassionate community, please join us for one of our fall Volunteer Training sessions:

September 10, 11 & 12, 2019
November 19, 20 & 21, 2019

Information and registration, call Penny Gladhill , 301-869-4673

“I have attended probably over a hundred workshops in my long public health career and none more efficient and enlightening than the one you so ably conducted.” - CaringMatters Volunteer
Bereaved Caregivers Retreat
Apply Now!
3rd Annual Bereaved Caregivers Retreat
Friday, November 1 - Sunday, November 3
The Claggett Center, Adamstown, Maryland

This unique weekend retreat is a special, no cost program for family/friend primary caregivers whose loved one has died within the past 2 years. Lodging and all meals included.

Space is limited, so apply now! Contact Jim Rossi, Director of Adult Bereavement, jimr@caringmatters.org or 301-990-0854

Thank you to our retreat sponsors, Colleen & Ron Luzier and AARP Maryland!

518 S. Frederick Avenue,
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
301-869-HOPE (4673)