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May 29, 2024
In the Moment
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May 29, 2024
In the Moment
11:00 AM Eastern | 10:00 AM Central
Every Wednesday of each month
Jessie hosts this weekly online group for folks with cognitive impairment or dementia to reminisce, engage, and create a sense of connection and wellness. Our group utilizes mindfulness and sensory stimuli to recall things like the smell of home cooking, favorite songs, and memories around growing up.
These zoom sessions will be recorded and uploaded to YouTube for anyone who would like to watch at a later time – you can subscribe for notifications when they are posted.
For more information, please contact Jessica Marquardt at 218.624.4828 or JessicaM@lcfvl.org or visit online.
You can visit her YouTube channel here.
Last updated: July 2023
MV Memory and Music Cafe
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May 29, 2024
11:00 AM - Noon Eastern (USA)
Every Wednesday
MV Memory and Music Cafe | Martha’s Vineyard Center for Living
There is no cost to attend, but an RSVP is required to obtain the Zoom meeting link. Each week, we have conversation, information, and live music. The cafe welcomes those looking for camaraderie, those dealing with memory disorders, or other physical or neurocognitive disorders, and their caregivers. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Allison Roberts at 508.939.9440 or allisonr@mvcenter4living.org.
Last updated: February 2021
Tampa Bay Zoom Cafe
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May 29, 2024
Dr. Cate, Dementia Coach
11:00 AM - Noon Eastern (USA) - Memory Cafe
Mondays and Wednesdays
Join on Zoom from the comfort of your own home! Enjoy a different theme each day.
Visit www.catemccarty.com and click on "Calendar" then click the link to join.
For more information or to get the Zoom code, please email Vanessa at vkcronin1@gmail.com.
Last updated: February 2023
Dementia Friendly Ft. Worth
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May 29, 2024
Noon - 1:30 PM Eastern (USA)
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Central (USA)
Virtual 5th Street Cafe | Dementia Friendly Fort Worth
Our regular meeting has moved to a virtual platform, which meets by Zoom every Wednesday. To register and obtain the Zoom meeting link, please call Gail Snider at 817.332.6266 or email her at gsnider@dementiafriendlyfw.org.
Last updated: April 2020
Cushing Community Center
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May 29, 2024
1:00 - 2:30 PM Eastern (USA)
Every Wednesday
Benjamin D. Cushing Community Center
465 Mill St. | Marion, MA 02738
The Memory Cafe at the Benjamin D. Cushing Community Center has moved online via Zoom. There is no cost to attend, but an RSVP is required to obtain the Zoom meeting link. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Linda Jackvony, Program Coordinator: ljackvony@marionma.gov or 508.748.3570.
Last updated: September 2020
Meadowlark Memory Cafe
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May 29, 2024
Meadowlark Memory Cafe
2:00 - 3:00 PM Eastern (USA)
1:00 - 2:00 PM Central (US)
Every Wednesday of each month
This group provides opportunities for interactive conversation, reminiscing, and socialization for people with memory and/or cognitive changes and care partners.
It is a Hybrid Event! People meet in-person at Meadowlark Retirement Community while they join people on Zoom. For more information, please contact Michelle Haub at 785.323.3899 or mhaub@meadowlark.org or visit online.
Last updated: November 2021
Virtual Gatherings
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May 29, 2024
Virtual Gatherings
2:00 - 4:00 PM and 5:00 - 7:00 PM Eastern (USA)
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
Virtual Gatherings: personalized, social, physical, intellectual online meetings for those living with memory loss. Our mission is for each member to experience authentic joy and connection with others whenever they join us through movement, music, and culture and memories. Our goal is to empower and celebrate each member while preserving their grace and dignity. The two hour format is customized to highlight the interests and life experiences of each member.
For more information, please contact Mary Ellen Rogina or Susan Sheilds at 800.670.2563 or via email at info@virtual-gatherings.com, or visit them online.
Last updated: June 2021
Music Mends Minds
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May 29, 2024
Music Mends Minds
2:30 - 3:30 PM Eastern (USA)
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Pacific (USA)
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
Join Music Mends Minds’ (MMM) free weekly Zoom sessions, which are led by a board-certified music therapist, and feature a mix of sing-alongs, solos and guest performers.
https://zoom.us/j/6378877508
MMM is a nonprofit that creates musical support groups for patients with Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s, traumatic brain injury, stroke, and PTSD. These musical support groups foster a community between the musicians and singers, as well as their families, friends, and caregivers, all of whom thrive on socialization and music-making.
For more information, please email events@musicmendsminds.org or visit them online at www.musicmendsminds.org.
Last updated: August 2021
St. Johns' Community Care
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May 29, 2024
St. Johns' Community Care Memory Cafe
2:30 - 3:30 PM Eastern (USA)
1:30 - 2:30 PM Central (USA)
Every Wednesday
This is a weekly ZOOM Memory Cafe for individuals who are living with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), early-stage Alzheimer’s or other dementia, and their care partners. This is a social event for both the caregiver and the one experiencing memory loss (the beginning stage.) For more information, please call Gail Shaw at 618.344.5008 or gshaw@stjohnscc.org or visit online.
Last updated: August 2022
Winona Dementia Friendly Community
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May 29, 2024
3:30 - 4:30 PM Eastern (USA)
2:30 - 3:30 PM Central (USA)
Every Wednesday of each month EXCEPT 1st WEDNESDAY
Enjoy weekly Wednesday Zoom meetings with a different themed program each week. Contact Lori Paulson at lpaulson@ci.winona.mn.us to obtain Zoom invitation and access information.
Last updated: May 2022
Virtual Gatherings
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May 29, 2024
Virtual Gatherings
2:00 - 4:00 PM and 5:00 - 7:00 PM Eastern (USA)
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
Virtual Gatherings: personalized, social, physical, intellectual online meetings for those living with memory loss. Our mission is for each member to experience authentic joy and connection with others whenever they join us through movement, music, and culture and memories. Our goal is to empower and celebrate each member while preserving their grace and dignity. The two hour format is customized to highlight the interests and life experiences of each member.
For more information, please contact Mary Ellen Rogina or Susan Sheilds at 800.670.2563 or via email at info@virtual-gatherings.com, or visit them online.
Last updated: June 2021
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