Memory Cafes in Oregon

Find Oregon Memory Cafes near you and enjoy a “dementia-friendly” outing with your loved one. Some are sponsored by national organizations, while many more are offered by local groups. If your favorite Memory Cafe isn’t shown, please let us know and we’ll add it. It’s free!

 

Gold Beach

Memory Cafe Curry  |  Curry Public Library

94341 3rd St.  |  Gold Beach, OR 97444
10:30 AM – Noon, 3rd Wednesday of each month

Memory Cafe Curry is staffed by a qualified social service provider (MSW), library staff, and volunteers. The Cafe will provide a safe, supportive space where activities are not dependent on flawless memories. Care partners can be with their loved one and socialize in a judgment free, comfortable environment. Coffee and snacks will be provided, and there is no cost to attend. However, this not a care facility, and care partners are required to be present.

This project is the work of a team of Curry Public Library staff in partnership with Lualhati Anderson (Oregon Older Adult Behavioral Health Initiative), and is based on inspiration and support from Memory Cafe Coos, a collaboration between North Bend Public Library and North Bend Medical Center. For more information, please contact Karim Shumaker at 541.247.7246 or memorycafe@cplib.net.
Last updated: January 2024 

North Bend

Memory Cafe Coos  |  North Bend Public Library

1800 Sherman Ave.  |  North Bend, OR 97459
10:30 AM to Noon, 1st Wednesday of each month

Memory Cafes are social gatherings for older adults with memory issues and their care partners. Care partners may be spouses, siblings, children or friends, and their social lives are often just as affected as their loved ones. These gatherings are light and casual and allow care partners to relax and socialize with others in their same situation. There is no cost to attend.

The Cafe will be staffed by qualified healthcare providers (LCSW), library staff, and volunteers. Memory Café Coos will provide a safe, comfortable, supportive space where activities are not dependent on flawless memories and care partners can be with their loved one and still have social interactions. However, this is not a care facility, and care partners are required to accompany their partners.

This pilot project is funded by an Elder Service Innovation Grant from OHSU’s Office of Oregon Rural Health grant. The project is the work of Drea Douglas (North Bend Public Library), Kelli Bosak (North Bend Medical Center), and Lualhati Anderson (Oregon Older Adult Behavioral Health Initiative). They hope to find community partners who will host other Memory Cafes as well, with a goal of having a weekly Memory Cafe in Coos and Curry Counties.

For more information please contact Drea Douglas of the North Bend Public Library at 541.756.0400 or memorycafecoos@gmail.com or visit online.
Last updated: September 2023 

Portland

Community for Positive Aging (formerly Hollywood Senior Center)

1820 NE 40th Ave.  |  Portland, OR 97212
10:00 – 11:30 AM, 2nd Friday of each month

Please join us for interactive music provided by Earth Tones, and snacks. RSVP is requested to plan for refreshments, but drop-ins are welcome. No caregiving is available; family must be present. For more information, please contact Jennifer Foreman, Family Caregiver Support Program Coordinator, Multnomah County ADVSD at 503.988.8210 or jennifer.m.foreman@multco.us.
Last updated: March 2024 

Inner Southeast Memory Cafe  |  Authentic Thai

3829 SE Division St.  |  Portland, OR 97202

The Inner Southeast Memory Cafe has temporarily suspended in-person meetings. Please visit our private Facebook group: Dementia-Friendly Portland. There, you’ll find caregiver resources to keep your loved ones engaged and to share and encourage one another with strategies that are working for you. For more information, please call 206.324.8570 or email franzs2008@yahoo.com.
Last updated: January 2023

SW Portland Memory Cafe  |  St. Luke Lutheran Church

4595 SW California St.  |  Portland, OR 97219  |  Fellowship Hall (lower level)
Use St. Luke Vermont St. entrance to lower parking lot
2:30 – 4:00 PM, 2nd Thursday of each month
For information, please contact the St. Luke Church Office at 503.246.2325
Last updated: May 2017

St. Helens

Forget-Me-Not Cafe  |  St Helens Senior Center

375 S. 15th St.  |  St. Helens, OR 97051
2:00 – 3:30 PM, 3rd Tuesday of each month
For more information, please contact:
– Mandi McFarland (CAT Family Caregiver Support Coordinator) at 503.366.6545
Last updated: September 2019

Tualatin

The Community at Marquis – Tualatin

19805 SW Boones Ferry Rd.  |  Tualatin, OR 97062
11:00 AM – Noon, 4th Monday of each month

Come enjoy fellowship with others on the dementia journey as well as your loved ones in a safe, welcoming place. Keep active while having fun! This is for those living with early-to-mid-stage dementia AND their care partners. These are usually “in person” events, but may occasionally meet online instead. Please confirm the format before attending. For more information or to confirm the current month’s format, please contact Bill Cohen of Cohen Caregiving Support at 503.522.8320 or bill@cohencaregivingsupport.com.
Last updated: September 2022


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