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Cafe Connect Calendar
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May 30, 2024
City of Evanston
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May 30, 2024
Noon - 1:00 PM Eastern (USA)
11:00 AM - Noon Central (USA)
Every Thursday
A welcoming space for people with memory challenges and their care partners who want to remain socially active and engaged. Brought to you by the City of Evanston (Illinois), Evanston Public Library, Levy Center, Age Options, Chicago Methodist Senior Services, CJE Senior Life, Chicago Center for Cognitive Wellness, and Renewal Care Partners.
For more information or to obtain the Zoom link, please call 847.448.8630 or email evanstonmemorycafe@cityofevanston.org.
Last updated: November 2020
Dementia Together
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May 30, 2024
Dementia Together
Noon - 1:00 PM Eastern (USA)
Every Thursday of each month
Dementia Together
"For those living at home"
Live, interactive, themed, joyful gatherings which include reminiscing, games, laughter and music for people living with dementia and their care partners.
For more information or to obtain the Zoom link, please contact Andrea Scandrett at 970.305.5271 or andrea@dementiatogether.org, or visit Dementia Together online.
Last updated: June 2022
Alexandria Memory Cafe
May 30, 2024
1:00 PM Eastern (USA)
Thursdays
Dementia Care Connections
Memory Cafe is a social gathering for individuals living with memory loss, mild cognitive impairment, or dementia as well as their care partner– a spouse, partner, family member, or caregiver.
Memory Cafe utilizes a variety of structured activities to promote social interaction, engagement, cognition, and reminiscing. This is an opportunity for loved ones and care partners to form new bonds of friendship in a safe, supportive, and welcoming setting. There is no cost to attend a monthly memory cafe.
For more information, please contact Nicole McMonigle Knight at 571.422.6231 or at nicole@dementiacareconnections.com. Visit them online.
Last updated: March 2022
DAA Dementia Discussions
May 30, 2024
1:00 PM Eastern (USA)
Thursdays
Dementia Action Alliance Discussions
Enjoy an educational discussion group every Thursday, specifically for people living with dementia and/or their family or friend care partners. A great chance to socialize while learning about many aspects of dementia.
For more information or to obtain the Zoom link, please visit the Dementia Action Alliance at DAA Discussions.
Last updated: June 2020
Dementia Training for Life
May 30, 2024
Dementia Training for Life | Laurie Mantz
1:00 PM Eastern (USA)
Please email rimemorycafes@gmail.com for an invitation and link to the Zoom meeting. Dementia Training For Life is based in Rhode Island, but you do not have to live in Rhode Island to participate.
Last updated: April 2020
Dementia Together
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May 30, 2024
Dementia Together
3:00 - 4:00 PM Eastern (USA)
Every Thursday of each month
Dementia Together
Not meeting June, July, and August, 2023
"For those living at home"
Live, interactive, themed, joyful gatherings which include reminiscing, games, laughter and music for people living with dementia and their care partners.
For more information or to obtain the Zoom link, please contact Andrea Scandrett at 970.305.5271 or andrea@dementiatogether.org, or visit Dementia Together online.
Last updated: June 2022
Evanston Public Library
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May 30, 2024
Evanston Public Library
3:00 - 4:00 PM Eastern (USA)
2:00 - 3:00 PM Central (USA)
Every Thursday of each month
A welcoming space for people with memory changes and their care partners who want to remain socially active and engaged.
- 1st Thursdays: Music
- 2nd Thursdays: Armchair Travelogue
- 3rd Thursdays: Brain Games
- 4th Thursdays: Recollections
- 5th Thursdays: Wild Card Day!
Sponsored by Evanston Public Library, City of Evanston, Chicago Methodist Senior Services, CJE SeniorLife, and Renewal Memory Partners. For more information, please contact Bridget Petrites at 847.448.8630 or evanstonmemorycafe@cityofevanston.org or visit online.
Last updated: December 2022
Side by Side Online
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May 30, 2024
Side by Side Online
5:30 - 6:30 PM Eastern (US/Canada)
Every Thursday of each month
This one-hour Zoom call includes time for chatting and getting to know one another, sharing in a devotional time, enjoying music together and sharing laughter over games. All members of the family are welcome to join. For more information, please contact Alice Post at sidebyside.online@standrewscalgary.ca.
Last updated: October 2023
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Learn About Cafe Connect’s Origins
Through a pleasant coincidence, I was able to attend an online conference. One thing led to another and now we have Cafe Connect.
Learn more about how Cafe Connect got started!
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