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November 15, 2022
Jewish Family Services, Clifton-Passsaic NJ
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November 15, 2022
1:00 – 3:00 PM Eastern (USA)
Tuesdays
Jewish Family Service of Clifton-Passaic, New Jersey
To register and obtain Zoom information, please contact Rebecca Schochet at 862.233.1598 or r.schochet@jfsclifton.org. Cost is $20 per session, but no one will be turned away for inability to pay.
Last updated: June 2020
This Magic Moment
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November 15, 2022
1:00 - 2:00 PM Eastern (USA)
1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month
Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley and North Shore (ESMVNS)
Please join fun and engaging activities and a chance to make new friends. Memory Cafes are "judgement free" zones for those with memory loss and their caregivers.
Features socialization, and activities such as card making, painting, chair yoga, drumming and sing alongs.
For more information or to register and obtain the online meeting information, please call Lyn Brennan at 978.946.1368 or 781.273.2501 or email LBrennan@esmv.org.
Last updated: February 2021
Elder Services of Worcester Area
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November 15, 2022
2:00 - 3:15 PM Eastern (USA)
3rd Tuesday of each month
Elder Services of Worcester Area, Inc.
The Worcester Senior Center
For more information or to RSVP, please contact Deb Dowd-Foley at ddfoley@eswa.org or 508.756.1545. Visit them online.
Last updated: February 2021
Reading Memory Cafe
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November 15, 2022
2:00 - 3:00 PM Eastern (USA)
Last Tuesday of each month
Reading Memory Cafe
The Reading Memory Cafe has moved online via Zoom. There is no cost to attend, but an RSVP is required to obtain the Zoom meeting link. Reading's Memory Cafe is a welcoming gathering for people with memory loss and those who help care for them. The Memory Cafe offers an opportunity to socialize, participate in an activity, and make new friends in an accepting environment. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Kerry Valle, Town of Reading Case Manager, at kvalle@ci.reading.ma.us or 781-942-6659 or Alyse Warren, Town of Reading Nurse Advocate, at awarren@ci.reading.ma.us or 781-942-6693.
Last updated: September 2020
Virtual Gatherings
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November 15, 2022
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
Oak Park & River Forest Townships
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November 15, 2022
3:00 - 5:00 PM Eastern (USA)
2:00 - 4:00 PM Central (USA)
3rd Tuesday of each month
Senior Services of Oak Park and River Forest Townships
Oak Park Public Library and River Forest Public Library
Our Memory Cafe is designed for individuals living with memory loss and their care partners to have a safe space in the community to connect, share, and enjoy recreational and educational opportunities.
For more information or to register and obtain the online meeting information, please call Kristin Norman at 708.383.8060 or Email knorman@oakparktownship.org. You can visit them on Facebook as well.
Volunteer opportunities are also available.
Last updated: November 2020
Denver Public Library
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November 15, 2022
3:30 - 4:30 PM Eastern (USA)
1:30 - 2:30 PM Mountain (USA)
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Tuesdays of each month
Denver Public Library
A virtual Memory Cafe is a fun place to socialize, relax, and engage with people experiencing memory loss and their families/caregivers. Each cafe has a focus—such as music or art—to facilitate the main goal, which is a social connection for individuals with shared experiences. At the Memory Cafe, you can just be yourself -- without worrying about remembering or forgetting.
For more information or to RSVP, please contact Amy DelPo at adelpo@denverlibrary.org or online.
Last updated: November 2020
DAA Drop-in: Dr. Susan
November 15, 2022
4:00 PM Eastern (USA)
Tuesdays
Dementia Action Alliance Drop-in with Dr. Susan
Every Tuesday, people living with dementia and/or their care partners are invited to join Susan Wehry, MD to discuss the impact of COVID-19 and coping strategies.
For more information or to obtain the Zoom link, please visit the Dementia Action Alliance at DAA Discussions.
Last updated: June 2020
Main Street Church
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November 15, 2022
4:30 - 5:30 PM Eastern (USA)
Main Street Memory Cafe
For more information or to obtain the Zoom invitation, please call Main Street Church in St. Charles, Missouri at 520.576.8894.
Last updated: May 2020
Virtual Gatherings
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November 15, 2022
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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