Find Michigan 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!
Chelsea
Chelsea Senior Center
512 Washington St. | Chelsea, MI 48118
1:30 – 3:30 PM, 2nd Wednesday of each month
Last updated: August 2021
Clawson
Nick’s Country Oven
511 W 14 Mile Rd. | Clawson, MI 48017
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 3rd Friday of each month
Last updated: January 2024
Clinton Township
Clinton-Macomb Public Library
10:00 – 11:30 AM, 1st Thursday of each month Alternating between two locations: |
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CMPL Main Library 40900 Romeo Plank Rd. Clinton Township, MI 48038 |
CMPL South Branch 35679 S Gratiot Clinton Township, MI 48035 |
Last updated: May 2023
East Lansing
Kate’s Memory Cafe
Helping Hands Respite Care in the Valley Court Community Center
201 Hillside Ct. | East Lansing, MI 48823
2:00 – 4:00 PM, 2nd Sunday of each month
(If date falls on major holiday, Kate’s Memory Cafe will take place one week earlier)
For more information, call 517.242.7355 or email Katie@HelpingHandsRespite.care
Last updated: November 2016
Gwinn
Grace Lutheran Church
558 W. State Highway M35 | Gwinn, MI 49841 | 906.346.3727 | 906.226.2142
1:00 – 2:30 PM, Thursdays
Call to confirm
Iron Mountain
Mount Olive Lutheran Church
307 West H Street | Iron Mountain, MI 49801
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM, 3rd Saturday of each month
Last updated: June 2023
Jackson
Jackson District Library | Meijer Branch
2699 Airport Road | Jackson, MI 49202
5:30 – 7:30 PM, 1st Thursday of each month
Registration is not required, but is preferred to assist with catering
For more information, please call:
• Danielle Leithauser, Jackson District Library Community Services Coordinator at 517.905.1347
Last updated: November 2019
Lansing
Ethel’s Place | “The Venue” in the Lansing Mall
5660 W. Saginaw Hwy. | Lansing, MI 48917
2:00 – 4:00 PM, 1st Thursday of each month
Last updated: May 2023
Marquette
Marquette Adult Day Services
Messiah Lutheran Church (East End)
305 Magnetic St. | Marquette, MI 49855 | 906.226.2142
3:30 – 5:30 PM, 2nd Wednesday of each month
Paw Paw
Paw Paw District Library
609 West Michigan Ave. | Paw Paw, MI 49079
10:30 AM – Noon, 1st Friday of each month
Last updated: June 2022
Rochester
Memory Cafe at the OPC | Older Person Commission Senior Center
750 Letica Dr. | Rochester, MI 48307
1:00 – 2:30 PM, 4th Friday of each month
A social gathering for people affected by memory challenges and their care partners. Music, art, games, and light refreshments provided. A social worker will be present for questions and support. For more information, please contact Theresa Gill at 248.608.0261 or tgill@opccenter.org.
Last updated: March 2024
Saline
Come as You Are Memory Making Cafe | Holy Faith Church
6299 Ann Arbor-Saline Road | Saline, MI 48176
2:00 – 4:00 PM, 3rd Wednesday of each month
Depending on the month + 1st or last Tuesday
Last updated: February 2023
Troy
Circle of Friends Memory Cafe | Troy Community Center
3179 Livernois | Troy, MI 48083
1:00 – 2:30 PM, 2nd Wednesday of each month
Last updated: March 2024
Ypsilanti
Joe’s Memory Arts Cafe
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital | Towsley Health Building
5361 McAuley Drive | Ypsilanti, MI 48197 | 734.649.6806
Call to confirm dates
We Care Connect Memory Cafe | Ypsilanti Senior Center
1015 N. Congress St. | Ypsilanti, MI 48197
2:00 – 4:00 PM, 2nd Tuesday of each month
For more information, please call Monica or Shonda at 734.483.5014
Last updated: September 2018