Memory Cafes in Minnesota

Find Minnesota 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!

 

Austin

Mower County Memory Cafe
Mower County Senior Center  |  Coffee Shop

400 3rd Ave NE  |  Austin, MN 55912
2:00 – 3:30 PM, 1st Thursday of each month

Our goal is to create a sense of love and warmth, a safe place to be, a familiar routine, connectivity, belonging, purpose, and simplicity for those living with memory loss and their caregivers. It is an opportunity to socialize and empower one another in a comforting space. For more information, please contact Desahna Belden at 507.433.3462 or desahnab@mcs-inc.org or visit online.
Last updated: March 2023

Baxter

Journey North Community Church

6785 Woida Rd North  |  Baxter, MN 56401
10:30 AM – Noon, 2nd Tuesday of each month

Angelique Hayes with Northern Lakes Assisted Living & Memory Care is co-facilitating with Teresia Mortenson of Knute Nelson Home Care & Hospice. For more information, please contact Angelique at 218.454.2121 or angelique.hayes@fairview.org.
Last updated: October 2021 

Blaine

Mary Ann Young Center

9150 Central Ave. NE  |  Blaine, MN 55449
10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon, 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month

For more information, please contact Family Caregiver Connection at 763.324.1608 or caregivers@co.anoka.mn.us.
Last updated: September 2022 

Cambridge

Heritage Center  |  GracePointe Crossing

322 River Hills Place  |  Cambridge, MN 55008
10:00 – 11:30 AM, 1st Tuesday of each month

There is no cost to attend. For more information, please contact Julie Tooker at 763.306.5506 or jaeftooker@aol.com.

Last updated: September 2023

Carlton

DayBreak Memory Cafe
Volunteer Services of Carlton County, Inc. / Carlton Wellness Center

199 Chestnut Avenue  |  Carlton, MN 55718
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM, every Wednesday of each month

Our Memory Cafe consists of a speaker or activity, and a meal each week. There is no cost to attend (except for occasional group outings) but an RSVP is required. This program is sponsored by Volunteer Services of Carlton County, Inc. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Kristine Dwyer, LSW, MS, Caregiver Consultant at 218.393.7003 or kdwyer@vscci.com or visit online.
Last updated: April 2023 

Chanhassen

Maple Corner Cafe  |  Chanhassen Senior Center

7700 Market Boulevard  |  Chanhassen, MN 55317
12:30 – 2:00 PM, 2nd Thursday of each month
For more information, please call Mary Blazzanin at 952.227.1124 or Dorina Tipton at 612.406.9002
Last updated: April 2020

Coon Rapids

Faith Lutheran Church

11115 Hanson Blvd. NW  |  Coon Rapids, MN 55433
10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon, 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month

For information, please contact Family Caregiver Connection at 763.324.1608 or caregivers@co.anoka.mn.us.
Last updated: October 2022 

Cottage Grove

Hy-Vee

7280 E. Point Douglas Road S.  |  Cottage Grove, MN 55016
10:30 – 11:30 AM, 1st Tuesday of each month

For more information, please contact Jenny West, Community Educator for FamilyMeans at 651.789.4015 or jwest@familymeans.org.
Last updated: September 2021

Detroit Lakes

Memory Cafe of the Lakes  |  Community Alliance Church

408 Elm St. W.  |  Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
2nd Thursday of each month
For more information, or to inquire about the time, please call:
– Kathy at 218.849.0631
– Jenna at 218.844.8376
– Sue at 218.841.0371
– Brenda at 218.844.7157
Last updated: May 2019

Duluth

Age Well Memory Cafe  |  Hope United Methodist Church

301 West St. Marie Street  |  Duluth, MN 55803
1:30 – 3:00 PM, 2nd Tuesday of each month
For more information, please call 218.623.7800
Last updated: March 2018

Lighthouse Memory Cafe  |  Harrison Community Center

3002 W. 3rd St.  |  Duluth, MN 55806
10:00 AM – Noon, 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month

Enjoy activities, a light meal, and socialization for care givers and care receivers. For more information, please contact Jessica Marquardt at 218.624.4828 or jessicam@lcfvl.org or visit online.
Last updated: October 2023 

Edina

Normandale Center for Healing & Wholeness Memory Cafe
Normandale Lutheran Church

6100 Normandale Road  |  Edina, MN 55436
11:00 AM – Noon, 3rd Thursday of each month

Participants have the opportunity to socialize and enjoy activities in a welcoming environment. There is no cost to attend, but there are space limitations and registration is required. For more information, to get the current schedule, or to RSVP, please contact Becky Zinn-Caulfield, LICSW, Caregiver Specialist at 952.977.9363 or becky@normandale.org or visit online.
Last updated: March 2024 

Golden Valley

Jewish Family and Children’s Service (JFCS)  |  Community Room

5905 Golden Valley Road  |  Golden Valley, MN 55422
1:30 – 3:00 PM, alternating Wednesdays
Get in touch for current schedule

Participants have the opportunity to socialize and enjoy activities in a welcoming environment. There is no cost to attend, but there is space and registration is required. For more information, to get the current schedule, or to RSVP, please contact Lindsay Kant at 952.417.2116 or lkant@jfcsmpls.org or visit them online.
Last updated: June 2022 

Hackensack

Paws+Claws Rescue & Resort

2949 State 371 NW  |  Hackensack, MN 56452
10:30 AM – Noon, 2nd Tuesday of each month

There is no cost to attend and registration is not required. Enjoy coffee, snacks, Pet Therapy, Reminiscing, support, and share. For more information, please contact Simon at 218.547.6843 or swhitehe@umn.edu.
Last updated: August 2021 

Hastings

Hastings Coffee Club  |  Tilden Community and Senior Center

310 River St.  |  Hastings, MN 55033
10:00 – 11:30 AM, 2nd Thursday of each month

For more information, please contact Vicki Patterson at 651.234.2255 or via email at victoria.patterson@darts1.org.
Last updated: October 2021

Hopkins

Hopkins Library

22 11th Ave. N.  |  Hopkins, MN 55343
4:00 – 5:30 PM, 2nd Tuesday of each month
For more information, please call Christine at 952.856.7521
Last updated: February 2018

Hugo

Memory Cafe  |  The Blue Heron

14725 Victor Hugo Blvd.  |  Hugo, MN 55038
11:00 AM – NOON, 3rd Wednesday of each month

For more information, please contact Jenny West, Community Educator for FamilyMeans at 651.789.4015 or jwest@familymeans.org.

Last updated: August 2023

International Falls

Koochiching Memory Cafe  |  Faith United Church

1001 Fifth St.  |  International Falls, MN 56649
1:00 PM, 4th Wednesday of each month

For more information, please call 218.283.7030.
Last updated: January 2023

Lake Elmo

Lake Elmo Inn

3442 Lake Elmo Avenue N  |  Lake Elmo, MN 55042
9:00 – 10:15 AM, 2nd Thursday of each month

For more information, please contact Jenny West, Community Educator for FamilyMeans at 651.789.4015 or jwest@familymeans.org.
Last updated: December 2022

Lakeville

Pastime: A Memory Cafe Sponsored by Walker Methodist
Highview Hills Bistro

20150 Highview Avenue  |  Lakeville, MN 55044  |  952.985.5155
10:00 – 11:00 AM, 3rd Saturday of each month

Little Falls

Connections Cafe  |  Little Falls Senior Center

510 7th St. NE  |  Little Falls, MN 56345
1:00 – 3:00 PM, 3rd Wednesday of each month

Horizon Health is now offering a monthly, two-hour session for those living with Dementia along with their caregivers. Connections Cafe is a safe and comfortable space where caregivers and their loved ones can socialize, listen to music, play games, and engage in meaningful activities that focus on strengths vs. weaknesses. The sessions provide mutual support, information, refreshments, followed by a breakout session for care receivers and another for caregivers. For more information, please contact Michele Henifin at 320.468.6451 or via email at mhenifin@horizonhealthservices.com. Visit Horizon Health Services online.
Last updated: August 2021 

Maple Grove

Maple Grove Community Center

12951 Weaver Lake Road  |  Maple Grove, MN 55369
9:30 – 11:30 AM, 3rd Friday of each month
For more information, please call 612.940.4468 or email dasstock101@gmail.com
Last updated: January 2020

Minneapolis

East Side Neighborhood Services

1700 2nd St NE  |  Minneapolis, MN 55413
10:00 – 11:30 AM, 1st Thursday of each month
For more information, please call 612.787.4085
Last updated: April 2019

Giving Voice Chorus  |  MacPhail Center for Music

501 S. 2nd St.  |  Minneapolis, MN 55401
10:00 AM – Noon, every Wednesday of each month

Chorus members include people with dementia, their care partners, and volunteers. We welcome any person who is living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia who can attend the structured weekly rehearsals and, most importantly, wants to make good music and good friends! There are no auditions, and no musical training or experience is necessary. For more information, please contact Cat Beringer at 612.440.9660 or cat@givingvoicechorus.org or visit online.
Last updated: March 2022 

Pastime: A Memory Cafe Sponsored by Walker Methodist
Walker Methodist Minneapolis Campus Senior Club

3737 Bryant Avenue South  |  Minneapolis, MN 55409  |  612.827.5931
3:30 – 5:00 PM, 3rd Tuesday of each month

The Terraces at Abiitan

428 South 2nd Street  |  Minneapolis, MN 55401
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM, 1st Monday of each month
Please RSVP online at abiitan.org
For more information please call Jessica at 612.249.5559
Last updated: November 2018

Minnetonka

Minnetonka Community Center  |  Minnetonka Mills Room

14600 Minnetonka Blvd.  |  Minnetonka, MN 55345
1:30 – 3:00 PM, 1st Tuesday of each month
10:00 – 11:30 AM, 3rd Tuesday of each month
Pre-registration is required for the pair (caregiver and participant), as both must attend
Pairs may attend one Memory Cafe per month from the above schedule
For more information, please contact Sue Svec:
• Email: ssvec@minnetonkamn.gov or visit www.minnetonkamn.gov/dementiafriendly
Last updated: December 2019

Moorhead

Memory Cafe of the Red River Valley  |  Hjemkomst Center

202 1st Ave. N  |  Moorhead, MN 56560
1:00 – 2:30 PM, 2nd Wednesday of each month

For more information, please contact Deb Kaul at 701.404.6712 or visit them online.
Last updated: June 2022 

Parkers Prairie

Lakes Area Memory Cafe

St. Wiliam’s Living Center  |  Vogrin Hall

212 West Soo Street  |  Parkers Prairie, MN 56361
2:30 – 4:00 PM, 2nd Tuesday of each month

Open to those in Lakes Area, Minnesota, and beyond. If you are curious about, caring for, or are living with dementia, join us for monthly speakers, activities, and connection. For more information, please contact Danielle Freitag at 218.338.1008 or danielle@stwilliamslivingcenter.com or on Facebook.

Last updated: July 2023

Pine City

Spark! Pine City Memory Cafe  |  NorthWest Company Fur Post

12551 Voyageur Ln.  |  Pine City, MN 55063
2:30 – 4:00 PM, Last Tuesday of each month
For more information, contact Maren Levad at 651.259.3480
Other contacts: NWCFurPost@mnhs.org and 320.629.6356
There is no cost to attend; coffee, treats, and enjoyable activities are provided
Last updated: December 2016

Princeton

Connections Memory Cafe  |  Princeton Civic Center

503 N 9th St.  |  Princeton, MN 55371
10:00 – 11:00 AM, 1st Thursday of each month

Schedule may be altered for holidays. For more information, please call 763.290.2228.
Last updated: September 2021

Prior Lake

Prior Lake City Club  |  Scott County Library Building

16210 Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast, Suite #101  |  Prior Lake, MN 55372
5:30 – 7:30 PM, 2nd Tuesday of each month
For more information, please contact Lesley Young, Recreation Program Assistant for Senior Activities at lyoung@PriorLakeMN.gov or call 952.447.9783 or visit them online.
Last updated: April 2021

Rochester

Rochester Memory Cafe  |  Zadeos Pizza

1021 15th Ave SE  |  Rochester, MN 55901
2:00 – 3:00 PM, 3rd Thursday of each month

For more information, please contact Melissa Stone at 507.285.5272 or melissas@elder-network.org or visit online.
Last updated: September 2023

St. Anthony

SPARK! Art and Nature at Silverwood Park

2500 County Rd E  |  St. Anthony, MN 55421
10:00 – 11:00 AM, 2nd Thursday of each month
(Schedule subject to park availability. Please confirm before attending.)

Explore the simple beauty of nature and joy of artmaking and how they enrich our lives. Each month features a new topic about the current season or gallery show on display. This program is mostly outdoors, weather permitting. Reservations recommended. For more information or to RSVP, please call Seth Eberle at 612.508.6217 or email seth.eberle@threeriversparks.org or visit online.
Last updated: October 2021 

St. Paul

Carondelet Village Memory Cafe  |  Private Dining Room

525 Fariview Ave. South  |  St. Paul, MN 55116
1:00 – 2:30 PM, 3rd Monday of each month

The Carondelet Village Memory Cafe provides a safe and judgment-free space for people with dementia, families, caregivers and professionals to socialize, ask questions of professionals, laugh and cry together and learn from one another. Topics vary month to month. No RSVP needed, come as you are. For more information, please contact the receptionist desk at 651.695.5000.
Last updated: January 2023 

Epworth Church

1961 Sherwood Avenue  |  St. Paul, MN 55119
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month
For more information, please call 651.808.1901
Last updated: July 2018

Shoreview

Caregiver Connect Gathering  |  Shoreview Community Center

4580 Victoria St. N  |  Shoreview, MN 55126
10:00 – 11:00 AM, last Wednesday of each month

Sponsored by Brookdale Senior Living of North Oaks, The Shoreview Community Center, and Alzheimer’s Speaks. This program is designed for family Care Partners (Caregivers) and their loved ones living with dementia who are in the early to moderate stages. The Care Partners meet in one room where Lori La Bey of Alzheimer’s Speaks facilitates conversation. Those living with dementia go to another room to enjoy a fun, engaging time with peers and program staff from Brookdale North Oaks. Register through the Shoreview Community center at 763.913.6140 or Lori La Bey at 651.216.5413.
Last updated: June 2022 

Two Harbors

Two Harbors Community Center

417 South Ave.  |  Two Harbors, MN 55616
1:00 – 3:00 PM, 3rd Wednesday of each month
For more information, please contact Community Partners at 218.834.8024
Last updated: July 2018

West St. Paul

Pastime: A Memory Cafe Sponsored by Walker Methodist
Westwood Ridge  |  The Bistro

61 Thompson Avenue W.  |  West St. Paul, MN 55118
10:00 – 11:30 AM, 2nd Friday of each month
For more information, please contact Lola Amendt:
• Phone: 651.259.2476
• Email: lamendt@walkermethodist.org
Last updated: October 2017

Willmar

LSS Memory Cafe
Willmar Public Library  |  Second Floor Community Room

410 4th St. SW  |  Willmar, MN 56201
2:00 – 4:00 PM, 2nd Tuesday and 4th Thursday of each month
(Except holidays falling on those days)

For more information, please contact Debi Retzlaff at 218.593.1333 or debi.retzlaff@lssmn.org.
Last updated: March 2023

Winona

Winona Dementia Friendly Community
Winona Public Library  |  2nd Floor Meeting Room

151 W. 5th St. (Enter on Johnson St.)  |  Winona, MN 55987
2:30 – 3:30 PM, every Wednesday (except 1st one) of each month

This Memory Cafe is a hybrid, meeting both online and in person. Enjoy a different themed meeting each week. For more information, please contact Lori Paulson at 507.454.7369 or lpaulson@ci.winona.mn.us.
Last updated: April 2024 

Woodbury

R.H. Stafford Library

8595 Central Park Pl.  |  Woodbury, MN 55125
1:00 – 2:00 PM, 2nd Tuesday of each month

For more information, please contact Jenny West, Community Educator for FamilyMeans at 651.789.4015 or jwest@familymeans.org.

Last updated: August 2023



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