Dementia Friendly Events

26FEB

Caregiver Support Group

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Heather Glen Senior Living
 415 Blue Bard Road, Allentown, PA 18104
Date and Time: 02/26/2026 5:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: All Welcome!

Specially designed for families & caregivers!
The experience of caring for someone with dementia is different for everyone. One similar thing is the need to connect, share information, and learn. With the guidance of our Certified Dementia Practitioner, we'll provide a safe, open discussion space for those who have been affected by Alzheimer's or other related dementia.

Occurs the last Thursday of each month from 5:00pm-6:00pm

Type of Event: Support-group
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Heather Glen Senior Living, 610-841-4478
 Click here to view informational flyer

26FEB

DFSV Caregiver Support Group

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Kreisher Marshall & Associates
 401 Market St. , Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Date and Time: 02/26/2026 6:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: Dementia Friendly Susquehanna Valley in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association
offers a monthly caregiver support group. It is typically the 4th Thursday evening of each
month at 6 pm in the Kreisher Marshall & Associates building on the corner of 4th and
Market Street in Bloomsburg; however, the schedule will be adjusted as needed
depending on conflicting events such as holidays. This group provides a time for
caregivers to share what they are going through and cultivates a supportive atmosphere.
We also schedule relevant guest speakers from time to time to provide current resources
and education. All are welcome. To register, please call Elaine Spicher at 570-784-5211.
Type of Event: Education
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Elaine Spicher, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 570-784-5211
 Click here to view informational flyer

28FEB

PLEC Memory Cafe

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Grace Baptist Church of Germantown
 25 W. Johnson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Date and Time: 02/28/2026 10:00 AM
Brief Description of Event: Join the PLEC Memory Cafe, a social gathering for individuals experiencing dementia and their caregivers.

The Philadelphia Life Enrichment Center (PLEC) invites individuals living with memory loss and their caregivers to participate in a welcoming, engaging community event. These gatherings provide a supportive space for connection, conversation, and joy.

Contact us to sign up for our memory cafe
Call or text: 267-289-2953
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Grace Baptist Church of Germantown
25 W. Johnson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Type of Event: Memory Cafe
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Philadelphia Life Enrichment Center (PLEC), This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 267-289-2953
 Click here to view informational flyer

28FEB

Dementia Support Group

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Eastern Monroe Public Library--Eisemann Room, 2nd Floor
 1002 PA-611, Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Date and Time: 02/28/2026 10:00 AM
Brief Description of Event: This support group is for caregivers who are caring for people living with dementia.

Please RSVP to Barbara Van Nortwick, M.Ed., OTR/L, CDP, 570-236-3380
Type of Event: Support-group
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Barbara Van Nortwick, M.Ed, OTR/L, CDP, 570-236-3380
 Click here to view informational flyer

28FEB

Dementia Support Group

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Barrett Administrative and Recreation Center--Room 29
 1200 PA-390, Cresco, PA 18326
Date and Time: 02/28/2026 1:15 PM
Brief Description of Event: This support group is for caregivers who are caring for people living with dementia.

Please RSVP to Barbara Van Nortwick, M.Ed., OTR/L, CDP, 570-236-3380
Type of Event: Support-group
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Barbara Van Nortwick, M.Ed, OTR/L, CDP, 570-236-3380
 Click here to view informational flyer

28FEB

Living Better with Dementia Workshop

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Hill District
 2177 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Date and Time: 02/28/2026 10:00 AM
Brief Description of Event: Join us Saturday, February 28th, 10am-2pm
Register by February 16th to Amy Kowinsky at Dementia360: 412.435.8950. Lunch will be provided.

Free community workshop held at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Hill District.

This workshop will help you:
-Learn more about dementia and Alzheimer's disease
-Learn how to care for someone you love who has dementia
-Learn where to find helpful resources to make life better for you and your loved one
Type of Event: Education
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Amy Kowinsky, 412-435-8950
 Click here to view informational flyer

2MAR

Memory Cafe @ the JCC

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: JCC Squirrel Hill
 5738 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Date and Time: 03/02/2026 1:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: 1st Monday of each month from 1-2:30pm

The Memory Cafe provides a safe & welcoming space for individuals with dementia & their care partners to connect with others with similar experiences. The cafe helps to foster new connections & reduce social isolation.

Each month will feature a different themed activity for participants to enjoy together. The memory cafe at the JCC is open to all community members who are experiencing cognitive decline & are seeking an accepting social setting.

Registration is required. Please RSVP by contacting Hillary Green, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 412-278-1780.
Type of Event: Memory Cafe
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Hillary Green, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 412-278-1780
 Click here to view informational flyer

3MAR

Care Partners PPA

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 03/03/2026 1:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: CARE PARTNERS: Please explore our free Peer Led PPA Care Partner Support Group which runs simultaneously.
Type of Event: Education
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Mary Aversa, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 215-663-6344
 Click here to view informational flyer

3MAR

Conversation Cafe PPA

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 03/03/2026 1:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: DESCRIPTION: Group members are given the opportunity to have their voices heard in a supportive environment. Sessions provide opportunities for adult conversation and social interaction, while encouraging the use of successful and effective communication techniques and strategies for coping with aphasia and enjoying life.
Type of Event: Support-group
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Mary Aversa, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 215-663-6344
 Click here to view informational flyer

4MAR

ARTZ-Connect @ Brandywine

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 03/04/2026 11:00 AM
Brief Description of Event: Join us March 4th at 11:00 am (ET) for a virtual ARTZ @ The Museum program. After you register, we will send you the Zoom link and instructions.

ARTZ-Connect is the same ARTZ programs you know and love, but facilitated over video conferencing software.

All you need to join is a computer, phone, or tablet. Just like in our in-person programs, we visit the collections from the Brandywine River Museum. As always, we aim to create an inclusive environment for everyone, where participants are free to share their thoughts, their laughter, and their joy with each other. Sharing space with you online even allows us to do some things we’ve never been able to do before!
Type of Event: Social
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: ARTZ Philadelphia

4MAR

The Dementia Experience

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: 
 1680 Spring Creek Road, Macungie, PA 18062
Date and Time: 03/04/2026 10:00 AM
Brief Description of Event: Open to all caregivers, professionals, and local community.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 10am-4pm

The Dementia Experience is a powerful, 30-minute interactive training using sensory modifications. Participants will engage in typical daily activities while encountering what it feels like to live with dementia.

To RSVP, please contact Candice Leone at 610-530-8089 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by March 2nd.

The Experience will be in 30 minute increments.
Type of Event: Education
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Candice Leone, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 610-530-8089
 Click here to view informational flyer

5MAR

PLEC Memory Cafe

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Reformation Lutheran Church
 1215 E. Vernon Road, Philadelphia, PA 19150
Date and Time: 03/05/2026 10:00 AM
Brief Description of Event: Join the PLEC Memory Cafe, a social gathering for individuals experiencing dementia and their caregivers.

The Philadelphia Life Enrichment Center (PLEC) invites individuals living with memory loss and their caregivers to participate in a welcoming, engaging community event. These gatherings provide a supportive space for connection, conversation, and joy.

Contact us to sign up for our memory cafe
Call or text: 267-289-2953
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Reformation Lutheran Church
1215 E. Vernon Road, Philadelphia, PA 19150
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Type of Event: Memory Cafe
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Philadelphia Life Enrichment Center (PLEC), This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 267-289-2953
 Click here to view informational flyer

5MAR

Lisa's Place Memory Cafe

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Bloomsburg Public Library
 225 Market Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Date and Time: 03/05/2026 11:00 AM
Brief Description of Event: 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month, 11:00AM-12:30PM at the Bloomsburg Public Library

Join us for a welcoming social gathering designed for individuals living with memory loss and their care partners. Enjoy delicious baked goods, a warm cup of coffee or tea, and meaningful time spent together making new friends and trying out new activities. Relax and spend time with people who have experience interacting with people living with memory challenges.

Each month offers something new such as engaging activities, creative art projects, and the chance to connect with others who truly understand. Whether you come to participate or simply to relax and enjoy the company, you'll always be among friends and, above all, become part of a community!

There is no cost to participate in this program. Space is limited. Registration is required. To inquire and/or to register, please call the library at 570-784-0883.
Type of Event: Memory Cafe
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Bloomsburg Public Library, 570-784-0883
 Click here to view informational flyer

7MAR

Purple Plate Meals

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Turkey Hill Brewing Co.
 991 Central Road, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Date and Time: 03/07/2026 12:30 PM
Brief Description of Event: Purple Plate Meals: a welcoming dining experience for dementia care partners and their loved ones.
Join fellow care partners and loved ones for a special meal out in a warm, supportive environment. Purple Plate Meals offer a pay-your-own-way dining experience with a limited menu designed to make dining out more comfortable and enjoyable.

Monthly Dinners – 3rd Wednesday
4:00–5:30 PM
Mar 18 | Apr 15 | May 20 | Jun 17

Monthly Luncheons – 1st Saturday
12:30–2:00 PM
Mar 7 | Apr 4 | May 2 | Jun 6

Type of Event: Social
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 570-979-1199
 Click here to view informational flyer

7MAR

Navigating Life After Brain Injury

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: CoHatch Southside Works
 2681 Sidney Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Date and Time: 03/07/2026 9:00 AM
Brief Description of Event: Survivors, caregivers, and advocates--this day is for you! Discover practical tools, expert insights, and a supportive community dedicated to improving life after brain injury. Join us for an inspiring day of learning, connection, and empowerment!

What to expect:
-Inspiring Keynote & Panel Discussions: hear from survivors, caregivers, and professionals on financial planning, technology, and resource navigation.
-Small Group Discussions: discuss financial empowerment and explore assistive technology support options.
-Resource Fair & Networking: connect with vendors, explore assistive technology, and discover community resources.
-Stronger Together Mixer: close out the day over cocktails and mocktails. Connect with fellow brain injury survivors, share insights from the conference, and put the finishing touches on your toolkit.

March 7, 2026, 9am-4pm
Type of Event: Education
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: CLASS Pittsburgh, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 412-683-7100
 Click here to view informational flyer

9MAR

Memory Cafe

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Trone Memorial Library
 105 Locust Street, East Berlin, PA 17316
Date and Time: 03/09/2026 1:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: Individuals with dementia, along with their caregivers, are invited to join us for an activity and socialization time together. Memory cafes are a space for people living with dementia to be themselves in a non-judgmental social setting. Attendees can find new friends and make connections. Light refreshments provided.
Mar 9: Cherry Blossom Bottle Art
Apr 13: Straw Painted Flowers
May 11: Watercolor Painting
Registration required.

Type of Event: Memory Cafe
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Adams County Library
 Click here to view informational flyer

11MAR

Memory Cafe

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Doylestown Township Community Recreation Center Patio
 425 Wells Road, Doylestown, PA 18901
Date and Time: 03/11/2026 11:00 AM
Brief Description of Event: Doylestown Health is pleased to invite you to our free monthly Memory Cafe, at the Doylestown Township Community Recreation Center's Patio. This event is open to older adults with memory loss and their care partners in our community. Each month features a new performance or educational event, while creating a safe space to socialize with those who share similar circumstances.

Program Components: The program activity changes from month to month, and the activity lasts a half hour followed by a half hour of socializing. Our activities could include musicians, artists, educators, and more!

Every Second Wednesday of the Month, Sept.-June, 11:00AM-12:00PM

Registration recommended at www.doylestownhealth.org/memory-cafe. For more information, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Type of Event: Memory Cafe
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Doylestown Health, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
 Click here to view informational flyer

11MAR

Crafting at the Exchange

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: The Exchange Bloomsburg
 24 E. Main Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Date and Time: 03/11/2026 1:30 PM
Brief Description of Event: Dementia Friendly Susquehanna Valley in partnership with The Exchange in Bloomsburg
offers a monthly activity where those individuals with dementia and their care partners
come and have a time filled with good conversation and a simple art activity. When at the
Exchange, individuals will also have the opportunity to explore and enjoy the art gallery
display which changes themes monthly. We meet on the second Wednesday of each
month at 1:30 PM. Please contact Elaine Spicher at 570-784-5211 for more information.
Type of Event: Education
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Elaine Spicher, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 570-784-5211
 Click here to view informational flyer

12MAR

PLEC Memory Cafe

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Reformation Lutheran Church
 1215 E. Vernon Road, Philadelphia, PA 19150
Date and Time: 03/12/2026 10:00 AM
Brief Description of Event: Join the PLEC Memory Cafe, a social gathering for individuals experiencing dementia and their caregivers.

The Philadelphia Life Enrichment Center (PLEC) invites individuals living with memory loss and their caregivers to participate in a welcoming, engaging community event. These gatherings provide a supportive space for connection, conversation, and joy.

Contact us to sign up for our memory cafe
Call or text: 267-289-2953
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Reformation Lutheran Church
1215 E. Vernon Road, Philadelphia, PA 19150
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Type of Event: Memory Cafe
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Philadelphia Life Enrichment Center (PLEC), This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 267-289-2953
 Click here to view informational flyer

12MAR

Book Club Support Group

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Heritage Springs Memory Care Montoursville
 878 Old Cement Road, Muncy, PA 17756
Date and Time: 03/12/2026 6:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: Our club meets the 2nd Thursday of each month. The first hour is spent talking about the book that we have read, and the 2nd hour is for caregiver support.
Type of Event: Support-group
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Mindy Davis, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 5706189023
 Click here to view informational flyer

12MAR

Memory Cafe

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: 
 , York, PA
Date and Time: 03/12/2026 2:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: Memory Cafes provide a safe and welcoming environment for individuals living with dementia and their care partners, family, and friends to join with others going through a similar journey.

Each month will feature a different themed activity for participants to enjoy together. Locations will vary.
2:00pm-4:00pm
Participation is free! (there may be a charge for special events for activities)

For more information visit www.goodnewsconsulting.com
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Call 717-843-1504
Type of Event: Memory Cafe
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Good News Consulting, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 717-843-1504
 Click here to view informational flyer

13MAR

Connections Memory Cafe

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: William Jeanes Memorial Library
 4051 Joshua Road, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
Date and Time: 03/13/2026 11:00 AM
Brief Description of Event: We're thrilled to launch the Connections Memory Café—a heartwarming new program created in grateful partnership with the William Jeanes Memorial Library!

This free monthly gathering welcomes individuals living with dementia, memory, or cognitive changes—and their care partners. Enjoy friendly faces, creative activities, and the chance to relax, connect, and feel part of a supportive community. It's about joy, and being together and a space for fellowship, laughter, inclusion, and meaningful connection.

Meets every 2nd Friday of the month
Food, fun, and new friends await!

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
William Jeanes Memorial Library, Lafayette Hill

For more info, email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Type of Event: Memory Cafe
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Dementia Friendly Montgomery County, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

13MAR

Dementia Friends Information Session

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: The Wright Center for Community Health Mid Valley
 5 S. Washington Ave, Jermyn, PA 18433
Date and Time: 03/13/2026 2:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: The Wright Center for Community Health, in partnership with Age-Friendly Lackawanna, is offering free, one-hour educational sessions to help individuals better understand dementia and learn practical ways to support loved ones living with the condition. Led by a specially trained Dementia Champion, these informative sessions provide clear, compassionate guidance and everyday strategies that can make a meaningful difference. Sessions are available both in person and virtually, making it easy for community members to participate and feel more confident in supporting those affected by dementia.

These sessions are designed to break down stigma, increase understanding, and empower you to help build dementia-friendly communities, with options to become a Dementia Friend or a volunteer Champion.

For more information, including how to join a session virtually, contact Nicole Flynn at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Type of Event: Education
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Nicole Flynn, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
 Click here to view informational flyer

18MAR

Memory Cafe @ the JCC South Hills

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: JCC South Hills
 345 Kane Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15243
Date and Time: 03/18/2026 2:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: 3rd Wednesday of each month from 2-3:30pm

The Memory Cafe provides a safe & welcoming space for individuals with dementia & their care partners to connect with others with similar experiences. The cafe helps to foster new connections & reduce social isolation.

Each month will feature a different themed activity for participants to enjoy together. The memory cafe at the JCC is open to all community members who are experiencing cognitive decline & are seeking an accepting social setting.

Registration is required. Please RSVP by contacting Hillary Green, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 412-278-1780.
Type of Event: Memory Cafe
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Hillary Green, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 412-278-1780
 Click here to view informational flyer

18MAR

Bridges Support Group

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Wesbury - Cribbs Residential Center
 31 Park Ave, Meadville, PA 16335
Date and Time: 03/18/2026 2:30 PM
Brief Description of Event: Join us for “Bridges” a free monthly education and support opportunity for caregivers. Each month you will explore a topic, learn effective ways to respond to changes, share concerns and ideas and feel that you are not alone.

March’s Topic: An Overview of Alzheimer’s and Dementia. The facilitator is Danielle Schmidt of Meadville Medical Center.
Type of Event: Support-group
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Melissa Porter, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 814-332-9238
 Click here to view informational flyer

18MAR

Purple Plate Meals

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Turkey Hill Brewing Co.
 991 Central Road, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Date and Time: 03/18/2026 4:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: Purple Plate Meals: a welcoming dining experience for dementia care partners and their loved ones.
Join fellow care partners and loved ones for a special meal out in a warm, supportive environment. Purple Plate Meals offer a pay-your-own-way dining experience with a limited menu designed to make dining out more comfortable and enjoyable.

Monthly Dinners – 3rd Wednesday
4:00–5:30 PM
Apr 15 | May 20 | Jun 17

Monthly Luncheons – 1st Saturday
12:30–2:00 PM
Apr 4 | May 2 | Jun 6

Type of Event: Social
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 570-979-1199
 Click here to view informational flyer

18MAR

Dementia Friendly Susquehanna Valley Caregiver Support Group

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: GlenBrook Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
 901 East 16th Street, Berwick, PA 18603
Date and Time: 03/18/2026 1:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: The vision of Dementia Friendly Susquehanna Valley (DFSV) is to make the Susquehanna Valley Region a place where those living with dementia, and their caregiver, feel supported, understood, and included as a valued member of their community.

Hosted by Glen Brook Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
901 East 16th Street, Berwick, PA 18603
Third Wednesday of each month, 1:00pm-2:00pm

To register: contact Maria Fazio, 570-204-8308, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Type of Event: Support-group
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Maria Fazio, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 5702048308
 Click here to view informational flyer

18MAR

Dementia Friends Information Session

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Aging Services, Inc. Administrative Office
 1055 Oak Street, Indiana, PA 15701
Date and Time: 03/18/2026 10:00 AM
Brief Description of Event: This one-hour information session gives people an understanding of dementia and the small things you can do that make a difference.
Type of Event: Education
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Samantha Flick, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 724-349-4500
 Click here to view informational flyer

19MAR

Lisa's Place Memory Cafe

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Bloomsburg Public Library
 225 Market Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Date and Time: 03/19/2026 11:00 AM
Brief Description of Event: 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month, 11:00AM-12:30PM at the Bloomsburg Public Library

Join us for a welcoming social gathering designed for individuals living with memory loss and their care partners. Enjoy delicious baked goods, a warm cup of coffee or tea, and meaningful time spent together making new friends and trying out new activities. Relax and spend time with people who have experience interacting with people living with memory challenges.

Each month offers something new such as engaging activities, creative art projects, and the chance to connect with others who truly understand. Whether you come to participate or simply to relax and enjoy the company, you'll always be among friends and, above all, become part of a community!

There is no cost to participate in this program. Space is limited. Registration is required. To inquire and/or to register, please call the library at 570-784-0883.
Type of Event: Memory Cafe
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Bloomsburg Public Library, 570-784-0883
 Click here to view informational flyer

21MAR

PLEC Memory Cafe

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Grace Baptist Church of Germantown
 25 W. Johnson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Date and Time: 03/21/2026 10:00 AM
Brief Description of Event: Join the PLEC Memory Cafe, a social gathering for individuals experiencing dementia and their caregivers.

The Philadelphia Life Enrichment Center (PLEC) invites individuals living with memory loss and their caregivers to participate in a welcoming, engaging community event. These gatherings provide a supportive space for connection, conversation, and joy.

Contact us to sign up for our memory cafe
Call or text: 267-289-2953
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Grace Baptist Church of Germantown
25 W. Johnson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Type of Event: Memory Cafe
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Philadelphia Life Enrichment Center (PLEC), This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 267-289-2953
 Click here to view informational flyer

24MAR

ARTZ @ The Museum

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Woodmere Art Museum
 9201 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118
Date and Time: 03/24/2026 11:00 AM

Virtual URL: https://www.artzphilly.org/event-calendar/artz-the-museum-87/
Brief Description of Event: Join us March 24th at 11:00 am (ET) for a joy-filled session in-person at Woodmere! After you register, we will send you information and instructions.

ARTZ @ The Museum is an informal, no-obligation program that offers weekly opportunities to join with others in museums and art centers around the Greater Philadelphia area. It all starts with the art: we look together at 2-3 works of art during an hour of group conversation. Groups are limited in size to 6-8 visitors with dementia plus their care partners to ensure an intimate and comfortable experience for everyone.

Admission is free with RSVP!

But we ask that you make your reservation(s) as early as possible. We keep our programs small and intimate in scale so that everyone feels comfortable and at ease. Reservations are first come, first served.


Accessibility, transit and parking:

Woodmere is wheelchair accessible, and there is parking onsite.


The Museum is also accessible via public transit:

By train: From 30th Street Station, Center City Philadelphia, take the R8 Chestnut Hill West train to the end of the line. This leaves you on Germantown Avenue. Go left up Germantown Ave. for about 1 mile to Woodmere (on your right).

By bus: The L bus will take you from the Chestnut Hill West train station to within a 3 minute walk of Woodmere’s doors. Visit septa.org to find updated schedules and information.


For additional directions and information about visiting Woodmere: https://woodmereartmuseum.org/visit
Type of Event: Education
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: ARTZ Philadelphia

25MAR

ARTZ @ The Museum

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: The Barnes Foundation
 2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19130
Date and Time: 03/25/2026 1:30 PM
Brief Description of Event: Join us March 25th at 1:30 pm (ET) for a joy-filled session in person at the Barnes Foundation. After you register, we will send you information and instructions.

ARTZ @ The Museum is an informal, no-obligation program that offers weekly opportunities to join with others in museums and art centers around the Greater Philadelphia area. It all starts with the art: we look together at 2-3 works of art during an hour of group conversation. Groups are limited in size to 6-8 visitors with dementia plus their care partners to ensure an intimate and comfortable experience for everyone.

The Barnes Foundation is home to one of the world’s great collections of modern European paintings, with numerous works by Renoir, Cézanne, Matisse, Picasso, Van Gogh, and Modigliani. It also features African art, Native American pottery, Pennsylvania German furniture, old master paintings, antiquities from around the globe, and decorative ironwork. Founder, Dr. Albert C. Barnes arranged his collection in “ensembles,” creating unusual mixed-media groupings of objects from different cultures and time periods.

This program is generously sponsored by Fountain View at Logan Square, a senior living community in Center City Philadelphia. Only a five minute walk from the Barnes!

Additional Support is provided by the Dr. Sheldon Weintraub Fund

Admission is free with RSVP!

But we ask that you make your reservation(s) as early as possible. We keep our programs small and intimate in scale so that everyone feels comfortable and at ease. Reservations are first come, first served.

Accessibility, transit and parking:

The Barnes Foundation is wheelchair accessible. There is limited parking (first come, first accommodated) in The Barnes Foundation private lot on Pennsylvania Ave between 20th and 21st streets. The Barnes is also accessible by public transit:

The Barnes is within walking distance of several public transportation stops, including the SEPTA #7, #32, #33, #38, #48, and #49 bus routes. The Race and Vine BSL station is only a 13 minute walk from the Barnes.
Type of Event: Social
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: ARTZ Philadelphia

25MAR

Embracing the Dementia Caregiver’s Journey: Available Supports and Resources

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Wexford Health + Wellness Pavilion
 12311 Perry Highway, conference room 057-059, Wexford, PA 15090
Date and Time: 03/25/2026 3:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: This Free workshop for caregivers of persons with dementia is presented by Allegheny Health Network's Aging Brain Care program. Participants will learn valuable information about community resources and how to access them. Participants are asked to register. Please call Joanne McCamey at 412-699-0603 for help registering or with any questions about the program.
Type of Event: Education
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Joanne McCamey, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 412-699-0603

26MAR

Caregiver Support Group

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Heather Glen Senior Living
 415 Blue Bard Road, Allentown, PA 18104
Date and Time: 03/26/2026 5:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: All Welcome!

Specially designed for families & caregivers!
The experience of caring for someone with dementia is different for everyone. One similar thing is the need to connect, share information, and learn. With the guidance of our Certified Dementia Practitioner, we'll provide a safe, open discussion space for those who have been affected by Alzheimer's or other related dementia.

Occurs the last Thursday of each month from 5:00pm-6:00pm

Type of Event: Support-group
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Heather Glen Senior Living, 610-841-4478
 Click here to view informational flyer

26MAR

DFSV Caregiver Support Group

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Kreisher Marshall & Associates
 401 Market St. , Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Date and Time: 03/26/2026 6:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: Dementia Friendly Susquehanna Valley in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association
offers a monthly caregiver support group. It is typically the 4th Thursday evening of each
month at 6 pm in the Kreisher Marshall & Associates building on the corner of 4th and
Market Street in Bloomsburg; however, the schedule will be adjusted as needed
depending on conflicting events such as holidays. This group provides a time for
caregivers to share what they are going through and cultivates a supportive atmosphere.
We also schedule relevant guest speakers from time to time to provide current resources
and education. All are welcome. To register, please call Elaine Spicher at 570-784-5211.
Type of Event: Education
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Elaine Spicher, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 570-784-5211
 Click here to view informational flyer

27MAR

ARTZ-Connect @ Woodmere

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 03/27/2026 11:00 AM
Brief Description of Event: Join us March 27th at 11:00 am (ET) for a virtual ARTZ @ The Museum program. After you register, we will send you the Zoom link and instructions.

ARTZ-Connect is the same ARTZ programs you know and love, but facilitated over video conferencing software. All you need to join is a computer, phone, or tablet. Just like in our in-person programs, we visit the collections from museums in the Philadelphia area. In this program, we’ll be looking at work from the Woodmere Art Museum. As always, we aim to create an inclusive environment for everyone, where participants are free to share their thoughts, their laughter, and their joy with each other. Sharing space with you online even allows us to do some things we’ve never been able to do before!
Type of Event: Social
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: ARTZ Philadelphia

30MAR

Dementia Basics Everyone Should Know

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Township of Spring Office Building
 2850 Windmill Rd, Reading, PA, PA 19608
Date and Time: 03/30/2026 7:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: What is dementia and how can you ease the life of those living with Dementia? Learn 5 key messages about Dementia, how to address the stigma and increase understanding around dementia as well as how to change the way people think, act, and talk about dementia.

Visit www.dementiafriendspa.org.
Type of Event: Education
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Sherry Kutz, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 6107964737

31MAR

Dementia Basics Everyone Should Know

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Township of Spring Office Building
 2850 Windmill Rd, Sinking Spring, PA 19608
Date and Time: 03/31/2026 9:30 AM
Brief Description of Event: What is dementia and how can you ease the life of those living with Dementia? Learn 5 key messages about Dementia, how to address the stigma and increase understanding around dementia as well as how to change the way people think, act, and talk about dementia.

Visit www.dementiafriendspa.org.
Type of Event: Education
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Sherry Kutz, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 6107964737

31MAR

Alzheimer's Outreach Program Caregiver Support Group

Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 03/31/2026 6:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: Social support, helpful information, and resources for family and friends of individuals with Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias.

Held every last Tuesday or the month from 6:00pm-7:30pm

Meetings are via the Zoom platform. Group facilitators: Melita Terry and Doug Schulkind.

To attend or questions, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Type of Event: Support-group
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Melita Terry, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
 Click here to view informational flyer

2APR

PLEC Memory Cafe

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Reformation Lutheran Church
 1215 E. Vernon Road, Philadelphia, PA 19150
Date and Time: 04/02/2026 10:00 AM
Brief Description of Event: Join the PLEC Memory Cafe, a social gathering for individuals experiencing dementia and their caregivers.

The Philadelphia Life Enrichment Center (PLEC) invites individuals living with memory loss and their caregivers to participate in a welcoming, engaging community event. These gatherings provide a supportive space for connection, conversation, and joy.

Contact us to sign up for our memory cafe
Call or text: 267-289-2953
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Reformation Lutheran Church
1215 E. Vernon Road, Philadelphia, PA 19150
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Type of Event: Memory Cafe
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Philadelphia Life Enrichment Center (PLEC), This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 267-289-2953
 Click here to view informational flyer

2APR

Lisa's Place Memory Cafe

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Bloomsburg Public Library
 225 Market Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Date and Time: 04/02/2026 11:00 AM
Brief Description of Event: 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month, 11:00AM-12:30PM at the Bloomsburg Public Library

Join us for a welcoming social gathering designed for individuals living with memory loss and their care partners. Enjoy delicious baked goods, a warm cup of coffee or tea, and meaningful time spent together making new friends and trying out new activities. Relax and spend time with people who have experience interacting with people living with memory challenges.

Each month offers something new such as engaging activities, creative art projects, and the chance to connect with others who truly understand. Whether you come to participate or simply to relax and enjoy the company, you'll always be among friends and, above all, become part of a community!

There is no cost to participate in this program. Space is limited. Registration is required. To inquire and/or to register, please call the library at 570-784-0883.
Type of Event: Memory Cafe
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Bloomsburg Public Library, 570-784-0883
 Click here to view informational flyer

4APR

Purple Plate Meals

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Turkey Hill Brewing Co.
 991 Central Road, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Date and Time: 04/04/2026 12:30 PM
Brief Description of Event: Purple Plate Meals: a welcoming dining experience for dementia care partners and their loved ones.
Join fellow care partners and loved ones for a special meal out in a warm, supportive environment. Purple Plate Meals offer a pay-your-own-way dining experience with a limited menu designed to make dining out more comfortable and enjoyable.

Monthly Dinners – 3rd Wednesday
4:00–5:30 PM
Apr 15 | May 20 | Jun 17

Monthly Luncheons – 1st Saturday
12:30–2:00 PM
Apr 4 | May 2 | Jun 6

Type of Event: Social
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 570-979-1199
 Click here to view informational flyer

6APR

Memory Cafe @ the JCC

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: JCC Squirrel Hill
 5738 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Date and Time: 04/06/2026 1:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: 1st Monday of each month from 1-2:30pm

The Memory Cafe provides a safe & welcoming space for individuals with dementia & their care partners to connect with others with similar experiences. The cafe helps to foster new connections & reduce social isolation.

Each month will feature a different themed activity for participants to enjoy together. The memory cafe at the JCC is open to all community members who are experiencing cognitive decline & are seeking an accepting social setting.

Registration is required. Please RSVP by contacting Hillary Green, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 412-278-1780.
Type of Event: Memory Cafe
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Hillary Green, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 412-278-1780
 Click here to view informational flyer

8APR

Memory Cafe

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Doylestown Township Community Recreation Center Patio
 425 Wells Road, Doylestown, PA 18901
Date and Time: 04/08/2026 11:00 AM
Brief Description of Event: Doylestown Health is pleased to invite you to our free monthly Memory Cafe, at the Doylestown Township Community Recreation Center's Patio. This event is open to older adults with memory loss and their care partners in our community. Each month features a new performance or educational event, while creating a safe space to socialize with those who share similar circumstances.

Program Components: The program activity changes from month to month, and the activity lasts a half hour followed by a half hour of socializing. Our activities could include musicians, artists, educators, and more!

Every Second Wednesday of the Month, Sept.-June, 11:00AM-12:00PM

Registration recommended at www.doylestownhealth.org/memory-cafe. For more information, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Type of Event: Memory Cafe
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Doylestown Health, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
 Click here to view informational flyer

8APR

Crafting at the Exchange

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: The Exchange Bloomsburg
 24 E. Main Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Date and Time: 04/08/2026 1:30 PM
Brief Description of Event: Dementia Friendly Susquehanna Valley in partnership with The Exchange in Bloomsburg
offers a monthly activity where those individuals with dementia and their care partners
come and have a time filled with good conversation and a simple art activity. When at the
Exchange, individuals will also have the opportunity to explore and enjoy the art gallery
display which changes themes monthly. We meet on the second Wednesday of each
month at 1:30 PM. Please contact Elaine Spicher at 570-784-5211 for more information.
Type of Event: Education
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Elaine Spicher, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 570-784-5211
 Click here to view informational flyer

9APR

PLEC Memory Cafe

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Reformation Lutheran Church
 1215 E. Vernon Road, Philadelphia, PA 19150
Date and Time: 04/09/2026 10:00 AM
Brief Description of Event: Join the PLEC Memory Cafe, a social gathering for individuals experiencing dementia and their caregivers.

The Philadelphia Life Enrichment Center (PLEC) invites individuals living with memory loss and their caregivers to participate in a welcoming, engaging community event. These gatherings provide a supportive space for connection, conversation, and joy.

Contact us to sign up for our memory cafe
Call or text: 267-289-2953
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Reformation Lutheran Church
1215 E. Vernon Road, Philadelphia, PA 19150
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Type of Event: Memory Cafe
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Philadelphia Life Enrichment Center (PLEC), This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 267-289-2953
 Click here to view informational flyer

9APR

Memory Cafe

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: 1881 Salt Sanctuary
 1881 Loucks Road, York, PA 17408
Date and Time: 04/09/2026 2:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: Memory Cafes provide a safe and welcoming environment for individuals living with dementia and their care partners, family, and friends to join with others going through a similar journey.

Each month will feature a different themed activity for participants to enjoy together. Locations will vary.
2:00pm-4:00pm
Participation is free! (there may be a charge for special events for activities)

For more information visit www.goodnewsconsulting.com
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Call 717-843-1504
Type of Event: Memory Cafe
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Good News Consulting, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 717-843-1504
 Click here to view informational flyer

10APR

Connections Memory Cafe

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: William Jeanes Memorial Library
 4051 Joshua Road, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
Date and Time: 04/10/2026 11:00 AM
Brief Description of Event: We're thrilled to launch the Connections Memory Café—a heartwarming new program created in grateful partnership with the William Jeanes Memorial Library!

This free monthly gathering welcomes individuals living with dementia, memory, or cognitive changes—and their care partners. Enjoy friendly faces, creative activities, and the chance to relax, connect, and feel part of a supportive community. It's about joy, and being together and a space for fellowship, laughter, inclusion, and meaningful connection.

Meets every 2nd Friday of the month
Food, fun, and new friends await!

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
William Jeanes Memorial Library, Lafayette Hill

For more info, email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Type of Event: Memory Cafe
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Dementia Friendly Montgomery County, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

10APR

Navigating Dementia: Holistic Planning and Care Across the Dementia Journey

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: West Penn Hospital Wintergarden Room (1st floor next to the cafeteria)
 4800 Friendship Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Date and Time: 04/10/2026 9:00 AM
Brief Description of Event: Allegheny Health Network’s Aging Brain Care program is hosting a FREE conference for caregivers of persons living with dementia, their families, and others interested in learning about dementia.

The topics include:
• Understanding Care Options: Hospice and Palliative Care
• Navigating Dementia: Medical and psychological impacts of mid-to-late-stage dementia
• Planning for the Future: Long-term care planning and placement options
• Protecting Your Loved One's Legacy: Elder Law, asset preservation, and comprehensive life care
planning

We will provide a free continental breakfast and lunch.
Type of Event: Education
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Joanne McCamey, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 412-699-0603
 Click here to view informational flyer

13APR

Memory Cafe

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Trone Memorial Library
 105 Locust Street, East Berlin, PA 17316
Date and Time: 04/13/2026 1:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: Individuals with dementia, along with their caregivers, are invited to join us for an activity and socialization time together. Memory cafes are a space for people living with dementia to be themselves in a non-judgmental social setting. Attendees can find new friends and make connections. Light refreshments provided.
Apr 13: Straw Painted Flowers
May 11: Watercolor Painting
Registration required.

Type of Event: Memory Cafe
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Adams County Library
 Click here to view informational flyer

15APR

Memory Cafe @ the JCC South Hills

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: JCC South Hills
 345 Kane Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15243
Date and Time: 04/15/2026 2:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: 3rd Wednesday of each month from 2-3:30pm

The Memory Cafe provides a safe & welcoming space for individuals with dementia & their care partners to connect with others with similar experiences. The cafe helps to foster new connections & reduce social isolation.

Each month will feature a different themed activity for participants to enjoy together. The memory cafe at the JCC is open to all community members who are experiencing cognitive decline & are seeking an accepting social setting.

Registration is required. Please RSVP by contacting Hillary Green, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 412-278-1780.
Type of Event: Memory Cafe
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Hillary Green, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 412-278-1780
 Click here to view informational flyer

15APR

Bridges Support Group

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Wesbury - Cribbs Residential Center
 31 Park Ave, Meadville, PA 16335
Date and Time: 04/15/2026 2:30 PM
Brief Description of Event: Join us for “Bridges” a free monthly education and support opportunity for caregivers. Each month you will explore a topic, learn effective ways to respond to changes, share concerns and ideas and feel that you are not alone.

April’s Topic: Ed Cronin presentation about care options. The facilitator is Danielle Schmidt of Meadville Medical Center.
Type of Event: Support-group
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Melissa Porter, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 814-332-9238
 Click here to view informational flyer

15APR

Purple Plate Meals

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Turkey Hill Brewing Co.
 991 Central Road, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Date and Time: 04/15/2026 4:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: Purple Plate Meals: a welcoming dining experience for dementia care partners and their loved ones.
Join fellow care partners and loved ones for a special meal out in a warm, supportive environment. Purple Plate Meals offer a pay-your-own-way dining experience with a limited menu designed to make dining out more comfortable and enjoyable.

Monthly Dinners – 3rd Wednesday
4:00–5:30 PM
Apr 15 | May 20 | Jun 17

Monthly Luncheons – 1st Saturday
12:30–2:00 PM
May 2 | Jun 6

Type of Event: Social
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 570-979-1199
 Click here to view informational flyer

15APR

Dementia Friends Information Session

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: The Wright Center for Community Health Wilkes-Barre
 169 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
Date and Time: 04/15/2026 3:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: The Wright Center for Community Health, in partnership with Age-Friendly Lackawanna, is offering free, one-hour educational sessions to help individuals better understand dementia and learn practical ways to support loved ones living with the condition. Led by a specially trained Dementia Champion, these informative sessions provide clear, compassionate guidance and everyday strategies that can make a meaningful difference. Sessions are available both in person and virtually, making it easy for community members to participate and feel more confident in supporting those affected by dementia.

These sessions are designed to break down stigma, increase understanding, and empower you to help build dementia-friendly communities, with options to become a Dementia Friend or a volunteer Champion.

For more information, including how to join a session virtually, contact Nicole Flynn at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Type of Event: Education
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Nicole Flynn, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
 Click here to view informational flyer

15APR

Dementia Friendly Susquehanna Valley Caregiver Support Group

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: GlenBrook Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
 901 East 16th Street, Berwick, PA 18603
Date and Time: 04/15/2026 1:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: The vision of Dementia Friendly Susquehanna Valley (DFSV) is to make the Susquehanna Valley Region a place where those living with dementia, and their caregiver, feel supported, understood, and included as a valued member of their community.

Hosted by Glen Brook Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
901 East 16th Street, Berwick, PA 18603
Third Wednesday of each month, 1:00pm-2:00pm

To register: contact Maria Fazio, 570-204-8308, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Type of Event: Support-group
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Maria Fazio, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 5702048308
 Click here to view informational flyer

16APR

Lisa's Place Memory Cafe

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Bloomsburg Public Library
 225 Market Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Date and Time: 04/16/2026 11:00 AM
Brief Description of Event: 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month, 11:00AM-12:30PM at the Bloomsburg Public Library

Join us for a welcoming social gathering designed for individuals living with memory loss and their care partners. Enjoy delicious baked goods, a warm cup of coffee or tea, and meaningful time spent together making new friends and trying out new activities. Relax and spend time with people who have experience interacting with people living with memory challenges.

Each month offers something new such as engaging activities, creative art projects, and the chance to connect with others who truly understand. Whether you come to participate or simply to relax and enjoy the company, you'll always be among friends and, above all, become part of a community!

There is no cost to participate in this program. Space is limited. Registration is required. To inquire and/or to register, please call the library at 570-784-0883.
Type of Event: Memory Cafe
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Bloomsburg Public Library, 570-784-0883
 Click here to view informational flyer

18APR

PLEC Memory Cafe

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Grace Baptist Church of Germantown
 25 W. Johnson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Date and Time: 04/18/2026 10:00 AM
Brief Description of Event: Join the PLEC Memory Cafe, a social gathering for individuals experiencing dementia and their caregivers.

The Philadelphia Life Enrichment Center (PLEC) invites individuals living with memory loss and their caregivers to participate in a welcoming, engaging community event. These gatherings provide a supportive space for connection, conversation, and joy.

Contact us to sign up for our memory cafe
Call or text: 267-289-2953
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Grace Baptist Church of Germantown
25 W. Johnson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Type of Event: Memory Cafe
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Philadelphia Life Enrichment Center (PLEC), This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 267-289-2953
 Click here to view informational flyer

23APR

DFSV Caregiver Support Group

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Kreisher Marshall & Associates
 401 Market St. , Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Date and Time: 04/23/2026 6:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: Dementia Friendly Susquehanna Valley in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association
offers a monthly caregiver support group. It is typically the 4th Thursday evening of each
month at 6 pm in the Kreisher Marshall & Associates building on the corner of 4th and
Market Street in Bloomsburg; however, the schedule will be adjusted as needed
depending on conflicting events such as holidays. This group provides a time for
caregivers to share what they are going through and cultivates a supportive atmosphere.
We also schedule relevant guest speakers from time to time to provide current resources
and education. All are welcome. To register, please call Elaine Spicher at 570-784-5211.
Type of Event: Education
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Elaine Spicher, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 570-784-5211
 Click here to view informational flyer

28APR

Alzheimer's Outreach Program Caregiver Support Group

Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 04/28/2026 6:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: Social support, helpful information, and resources for family and friends of individuals with Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias.

Held every last Tuesday or the month from 6:00pm-7:30pm

Meetings are via the Zoom platform. Group facilitators: Melita Terry and Doug Schulkind.

To attend or questions, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Type of Event: Support-group
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Melita Terry, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
 Click here to view informational flyer

30APR

Caregiver Support Group

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Heather Glen Senior Living
 415 Blue Bard Road, Allentown, PA 18104
Date and Time: 04/30/2026 5:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: All Welcome!

Specially designed for families & caregivers!
The experience of caring for someone with dementia is different for everyone. One similar thing is the need to connect, share information, and learn. With the guidance of our Certified Dementia Practitioner, we'll provide a safe, open discussion space for those who have been affected by Alzheimer's or other related dementia.

Occurs the last Thursday of each month from 5:00pm-6:00pm

Type of Event: Support-group
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Heather Glen Senior Living, 610-841-4478
 Click here to view informational flyer

1MAY

Making A Difference in the Lives of People With Dementia

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: SpiriTrust Lutheran The Village at Sprenkle Drive (Gladfelter Center)
 1802 Folkemer Circle, York, PA 17404
Date and Time: 05/01/2026 8:00 AM
Brief Description of Event: Family caregivers--this FREE seminar is for YOU!
Friday, May 1st, 2026, 8am-4:30pm
Meet local resources and learn practical tips on how to support your loved one living with dementia. Bring your questions. Refreshments and lunch will be provided. To register, call 717-843-1504 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Schedule:
8-8:30am: Registration, breakfast
8:30-8:45am: Welcome, Community Resource introductions
8:45-10:15am: Senses (Hearing, Dental, Vision)
10:15-10:30am: Break
10:30-12:00pm: Lunch
12:45-2:30pm: Tips on Talking with Families and Difficult Conversations
2:39-2:45pm: Break
2:45-3:15pm: Caregiver Panel
3:15-4:15pm: Resource Panel
4:15-4:30pm: Wrap Up and Thank You
Type of Event: Education
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Good News Consulting, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 717-843-1504
 Click here to view informational flyer

2MAY

Purple Plate Meals

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Turkey Hill Brewing Co.
 991 Central Road, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Date and Time: 05/02/2026 12:30 PM
Brief Description of Event: Purple Plate Meals: a welcoming dining experience for dementia care partners and their loved ones.
Join fellow care partners and loved ones for a special meal out in a warm, supportive environment. Purple Plate Meals offer a pay-your-own-way dining experience with a limited menu designed to make dining out more comfortable and enjoyable.

Monthly Dinners – 3rd Wednesday
4:00–5:30 PM
May 20 | Jun 17

Monthly Luncheons – 1st Saturday
12:30–2:00 PM
May 2 | Jun 6

Type of Event: Social
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 570-979-1199
 Click here to view informational flyer

4MAY

Memory Cafe @ the JCC

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: JCC Squirrel Hill
 5738 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Date and Time: 05/04/2026 1:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: 1st Monday of each month from 1-2:30pm

The Memory Cafe provides a safe & welcoming space for individuals with dementia & their care partners to connect with others with similar experiences. The cafe helps to foster new connections & reduce social isolation.

Each month will feature a different themed activity for participants to enjoy together. The memory cafe at the JCC is open to all community members who are experiencing cognitive decline & are seeking an accepting social setting.

Registration is required. Please RSVP by contacting Hillary Green, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 412-278-1780.
Type of Event: Memory Cafe
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Hillary Green, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 412-278-1780
 Click here to view informational flyer

7MAY

Lisa's Place Memory Cafe

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Bloomsburg Public Library
 225 Market Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Date and Time: 05/07/2026 11:00 AM
Brief Description of Event: 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month, 11:00AM-12:30PM at the Bloomsburg Public Library

Join us for a welcoming social gathering designed for individuals living with memory loss and their care partners. Enjoy delicious baked goods, a warm cup of coffee or tea, and meaningful time spent together making new friends and trying out new activities. Relax and spend time with people who have experience interacting with people living with memory challenges.

Each month offers something new such as engaging activities, creative art projects, and the chance to connect with others who truly understand. Whether you come to participate or simply to relax and enjoy the company, you'll always be among friends and, above all, become part of a community!

There is no cost to participate in this program. Space is limited. Registration is required. To inquire and/or to register, please call the library at 570-784-0883.
Type of Event: Memory Cafe
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Bloomsburg Public Library, 570-784-0883
 Click here to view informational flyer

8MAY

Connections Memory Cafe

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: William Jeanes Memorial Library
 4051 Joshua Road, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
Date and Time: 05/08/2026 11:00 AM
Brief Description of Event: We're thrilled to launch the Connections Memory Café—a heartwarming new program created in grateful partnership with the William Jeanes Memorial Library!

This free monthly gathering welcomes individuals living with dementia, memory, or cognitive changes—and their care partners. Enjoy friendly faces, creative activities, and the chance to relax, connect, and feel part of a supportive community. It's about joy, and being together and a space for fellowship, laughter, inclusion, and meaningful connection.

Meets every 2nd Friday of the month
Food, fun, and new friends await!

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
William Jeanes Memorial Library, Lafayette Hill

For more info, email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Type of Event: Memory Cafe
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Dementia Friendly Montgomery County, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

11MAY

Memory Cafe

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Trone Memorial Library
 105 Locust Street, East Berlin, PA 17316
Date and Time: 05/11/2026 1:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: Individuals with dementia, along with their caregivers, are invited to join us for an activity and socialization time together. Memory cafes are a space for people living with dementia to be themselves in a non-judgmental social setting. Attendees can find new friends and make connections. Light refreshments provided.
May 11: Watercolor Painting
Registration required.

Type of Event: Memory Cafe
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Adams County Library
 Click here to view informational flyer

13MAY

Memory Cafe

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Doylestown Township Community Recreation Center Patio
 425 Wells Road, Doylestown, PA 18901
Date and Time: 05/13/2026 11:00 AM
Brief Description of Event: Doylestown Health is pleased to invite you to our free monthly Memory Cafe, at the Doylestown Township Community Recreation Center's Patio. This event is open to older adults with memory loss and their care partners in our community. Each month features a new performance or educational event, while creating a safe space to socialize with those who share similar circumstances.

Program Components: The program activity changes from month to month, and the activity lasts a half hour followed by a half hour of socializing. Our activities could include musicians, artists, educators, and more!

Every Second Wednesday of the Month, Sept.-June, 11:00AM-12:00PM

Registration recommended at www.doylestownhealth.org/memory-cafe. For more information, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Type of Event: Memory Cafe
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Doylestown Health, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
 Click here to view informational flyer

13MAY

Crafting at the Exchange

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: The Exchange Bloomsburg
 24 E. Main Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Date and Time: 05/13/2026 1:30 PM
Brief Description of Event: Dementia Friendly Susquehanna Valley in partnership with The Exchange in Bloomsburg
offers a monthly activity where those individuals with dementia and their care partners
come and have a time filled with good conversation and a simple art activity. When at the
Exchange, individuals will also have the opportunity to explore and enjoy the art gallery
display which changes themes monthly. We meet on the second Wednesday of each
month at 1:30 PM. Please contact Elaine Spicher at 570-784-5211 for more information.
Type of Event: Education
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Elaine Spicher, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 570-784-5211
 Click here to view informational flyer

14MAY

Memory Cafe

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Appell Center
 50 N George Street, York, PA 17401
Date and Time: 05/14/2026 2:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: Memory Cafes provide a safe and welcoming environment for individuals living with dementia and their care partners, family, and friends to join with others going through a similar journey.

Each month will feature a different themed activity for participants to enjoy together. Locations will vary.
2:00pm-4:00pm
Participation is free! (there may be a charge for special events for activities)

For more information visit www.goodnewsconsulting.com
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Call 717-843-1504
Type of Event: Memory Cafe
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Good News Consulting, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 717-843-1504
 Click here to view informational flyer

15MAY

Dementia Friends Information Session

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: The Wright Center for Community Health Mid Valley
 5 S. Washington Ave, Jermyn, PA 18433
Date and Time: 05/15/2026 2:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: The Wright Center for Community Health, in partnership with Age-Friendly Lackawanna, is offering free, one-hour educational sessions to help individuals better understand dementia and learn practical ways to support loved ones living with the condition. Led by a specially trained Dementia Champion, these informative sessions provide clear, compassionate guidance and everyday strategies that can make a meaningful difference. Sessions are available both in person and virtually, making it easy for community members to participate and feel more confident in supporting those affected by dementia.

These sessions are designed to break down stigma, increase understanding, and empower you to help build dementia-friendly communities, with options to become a Dementia Friend or a volunteer Champion.

For more information, including how to join a session virtually, contact Nicole Flynn at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Type of Event: Education
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Nicole Flynn, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
 Click here to view informational flyer

20MAY

Memory Cafe @ the JCC South Hills

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: JCC South Hills
 345 Kane Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15243
Date and Time: 05/20/2026 2:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: 3rd Wednesday of each month from 2-3:30pm

The Memory Cafe provides a safe & welcoming space for individuals with dementia & their care partners to connect with others with similar experiences. The cafe helps to foster new connections & reduce social isolation.

Each month will feature a different themed activity for participants to enjoy together. The memory cafe at the JCC is open to all community members who are experiencing cognitive decline & are seeking an accepting social setting.

Registration is required. Please RSVP by contacting Hillary Green, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 412-278-1780.
Type of Event: Memory Cafe
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Hillary Green, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 412-278-1780
 Click here to view informational flyer

20MAY

Purple Plate Meals

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Turkey Hill Brewing Co.
 991 Central Road, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Date and Time: 05/20/2026 4:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: Purple Plate Meals: a welcoming dining experience for dementia care partners and their loved ones.
Join fellow care partners and loved ones for a special meal out in a warm, supportive environment. Purple Plate Meals offer a pay-your-own-way dining experience with a limited menu designed to make dining out more comfortable and enjoyable.

Monthly Dinners – 3rd Wednesday
4:00–5:30 PM
May 20 | Jun 17

Monthly Luncheons – 1st Saturday
12:30–2:00 PM
Jun 6

Type of Event: Social
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 570-979-1199
 Click here to view informational flyer

20MAY

Dementia Friendly Susquehanna Valley Caregiver Support Group

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: GlenBrook Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
 901 East 16th Street, Berwick, PA 18603
Date and Time: 05/20/2026 1:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: The vision of Dementia Friendly Susquehanna Valley (DFSV) is to make the Susquehanna Valley Region a place where those living with dementia, and their caregiver, feel supported, understood, and included as a valued member of their community.

Hosted by Glen Brook Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
901 East 16th Street, Berwick, PA 18603
Third Wednesday of each month, 1:00pm-2:00pm

To register: contact Maria Fazio, 570-204-8308, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Type of Event: Support-group
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Maria Fazio, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 5702048308
 Click here to view informational flyer

21MAY

Lisa's Place Memory Cafe

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Bloomsburg Public Library
 225 Market Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Date and Time: 05/21/2026 11:00 AM
Brief Description of Event: 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month, 11:00AM-12:30PM at the Bloomsburg Public Library

Join us for a welcoming social gathering designed for individuals living with memory loss and their care partners. Enjoy delicious baked goods, a warm cup of coffee or tea, and meaningful time spent together making new friends and trying out new activities. Relax and spend time with people who have experience interacting with people living with memory challenges.

Each month offers something new such as engaging activities, creative art projects, and the chance to connect with others who truly understand. Whether you come to participate or simply to relax and enjoy the company, you'll always be among friends and, above all, become part of a community!

There is no cost to participate in this program. Space is limited. Registration is required. To inquire and/or to register, please call the library at 570-784-0883.
Type of Event: Memory Cafe
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Bloomsburg Public Library, 570-784-0883
 Click here to view informational flyer

26MAY

Alzheimer's Outreach Program Caregiver Support Group

Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 05/26/2026 6:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: Social support, helpful information, and resources for family and friends of individuals with Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias.

Held every last Tuesday or the month from 6:00pm-7:30pm

Meetings are via the Zoom platform. Group facilitators: Melita Terry and Doug Schulkind.

To attend or questions, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Type of Event: Support-group
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Melita Terry, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
 Click here to view informational flyer

28MAY

Caregiver Support Group

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Heather Glen Senior Living
 415 Blue Bard Road, Allentown, PA 18104
Date and Time: 05/28/2026 5:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: All Welcome!

Specially designed for families & caregivers!
The experience of caring for someone with dementia is different for everyone. One similar thing is the need to connect, share information, and learn. With the guidance of our Certified Dementia Practitioner, we'll provide a safe, open discussion space for those who have been affected by Alzheimer's or other related dementia.

Occurs the last Thursday of each month from 5:00pm-6:00pm

Type of Event: Support-group
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Heather Glen Senior Living, 610-841-4478
 Click here to view informational flyer

28MAY

DFSV Caregiver Support Group

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Kreisher Marshall & Associates
 401 Market St. , Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Date and Time: 05/28/2026 6:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: Dementia Friendly Susquehanna Valley in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association
offers a monthly caregiver support group. It is typically the 4th Thursday evening of each
month at 6 pm in the Kreisher Marshall & Associates building on the corner of 4th and
Market Street in Bloomsburg; however, the schedule will be adjusted as needed
depending on conflicting events such as holidays. This group provides a time for
caregivers to share what they are going through and cultivates a supportive atmosphere.
We also schedule relevant guest speakers from time to time to provide current resources
and education. All are welcome. To register, please call Elaine Spicher at 570-784-5211.
Type of Event: Education
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Elaine Spicher, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 570-784-5211
 Click here to view informational flyer

1JUN

Memory Cafe @ the JCC

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: JCC Squirrel Hill
 5738 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Date and Time: 06/01/2026 1:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: 1st Monday of each month from 1-2:30pm

The Memory Cafe provides a safe & welcoming space for individuals with dementia & their care partners to connect with others with similar experiences. The cafe helps to foster new connections & reduce social isolation.

Each month will feature a different themed activity for participants to enjoy together. The memory cafe at the JCC is open to all community members who are experiencing cognitive decline & are seeking an accepting social setting.

Registration is required. Please RSVP by contacting Hillary Green, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 412-278-1780.
Type of Event: Memory Cafe
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Hillary Green, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 412-278-1780
 Click here to view informational flyer

4JUN

Lisa's Place Memory Cafe

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Bloomsburg Public Library
 225 Market Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Date and Time: 06/04/2026 11:00 AM
Brief Description of Event: 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month, 11:00AM-12:30PM at the Bloomsburg Public Library

Join us for a welcoming social gathering designed for individuals living with memory loss and their care partners. Enjoy delicious baked goods, a warm cup of coffee or tea, and meaningful time spent together making new friends and trying out new activities. Relax and spend time with people who have experience interacting with people living with memory challenges.

Each month offers something new such as engaging activities, creative art projects, and the chance to connect with others who truly understand. Whether you come to participate or simply to relax and enjoy the company, you'll always be among friends and, above all, become part of a community!

There is no cost to participate in this program. Space is limited. Registration is required. To inquire and/or to register, please call the library at 570-784-0883.
Type of Event: Memory Cafe
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Bloomsburg Public Library, 570-784-0883
 Click here to view informational flyer

6JUN

Purple Plate Meals

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Turkey Hill Brewing Co.
 991 Central Road, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Date and Time: 06/06/2026 12:30 PM
Brief Description of Event: Purple Plate Meals: a welcoming dining experience for dementia care partners and their loved ones.
Join fellow care partners and loved ones for a special meal out in a warm, supportive environment. Purple Plate Meals offer a pay-your-own-way dining experience with a limited menu designed to make dining out more comfortable and enjoyable.

Monthly Dinners – 3rd Wednesday
4:00–5:30 PM
Jun 17

Monthly Luncheons – 1st Saturday
12:30–2:00 PM
Jun 6

Type of Event: Social
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 570-979-1199
 Click here to view informational flyer

10JUN

Memory Cafe

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Doylestown Township Community Recreation Center Patio
 425 Wells Road, Doylestown, PA 18901
Date and Time: 06/10/2026 11:00 AM
Brief Description of Event: Doylestown Health is pleased to invite you to our free monthly Memory Cafe, at the Doylestown Township Community Recreation Center's Patio. This event is open to older adults with memory loss and their care partners in our community. Each month features a new performance or educational event, while creating a safe space to socialize with those who share similar circumstances.

Program Components: The program activity changes from month to month, and the activity lasts a half hour followed by a half hour of socializing. Our activities could include musicians, artists, educators, and more!

Every Second Wednesday of the Month, Sept.-June, 11:00AM-12:00PM

Registration recommended at www.doylestownhealth.org/memory-cafe. For more information, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Type of Event: Memory Cafe
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Doylestown Health, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
 Click here to view informational flyer

10JUN

Crafting at the Exchange

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: The Exchange Bloomsburg
 24 E. Main Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Date and Time: 06/10/2026 1:30 PM
Brief Description of Event: Dementia Friendly Susquehanna Valley in partnership with The Exchange in Bloomsburg
offers a monthly activity where those individuals with dementia and their care partners
come and have a time filled with good conversation and a simple art activity. When at the
Exchange, individuals will also have the opportunity to explore and enjoy the art gallery
display which changes themes monthly. We meet on the second Wednesday of each
month at 1:30 PM. Please contact Elaine Spicher at 570-784-5211 for more information.
Type of Event: Education
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Elaine Spicher, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 570-784-5211
 Click here to view informational flyer

11JUN

Memory Cafe

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Taylor Chip Cookie Company
 1573 Manheim Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601
Date and Time: 06/11/2026 2:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: Memory Cafes provide a safe and welcoming environment for individuals living with dementia and their care partners, family, and friends to join with others going through a similar journey.

Each month will feature a different themed activity for participants to enjoy together. Locations will vary.
2:00pm-4:00pm
Participation is free! (there may be a charge for special events for activities)

For more information visit www.goodnewsconsulting.com
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Call 717-843-1504
Type of Event: Memory Cafe
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Good News Consulting, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 717-843-1504
 Click here to view informational flyer

12JUN

Connections Memory Cafe

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: William Jeanes Memorial Library
 4051 Joshua Road, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
Date and Time: 06/12/2026 11:00 AM
Brief Description of Event: We're thrilled to launch the Connections Memory Café—a heartwarming new program created in grateful partnership with the William Jeanes Memorial Library!

This free monthly gathering welcomes individuals living with dementia, memory, or cognitive changes—and their care partners. Enjoy friendly faces, creative activities, and the chance to relax, connect, and feel part of a supportive community. It's about joy, and being together and a space for fellowship, laughter, inclusion, and meaningful connection.

Meets every 2nd Friday of the month
Food, fun, and new friends await!

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
William Jeanes Memorial Library, Lafayette Hill

For more info, email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Type of Event: Memory Cafe
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Dementia Friendly Montgomery County, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

17JUN

Memory Cafe @ the JCC South Hills

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: JCC South Hills
 345 Kane Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15243
Date and Time: 06/17/2026 2:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: 3rd Wednesday of each month from 2-3:30pm

The Memory Cafe provides a safe & welcoming space for individuals with dementia & their care partners to connect with others with similar experiences. The cafe helps to foster new connections & reduce social isolation.

Each month will feature a different themed activity for participants to enjoy together. The memory cafe at the JCC is open to all community members who are experiencing cognitive decline & are seeking an accepting social setting.

Registration is required. Please RSVP by contacting Hillary Green, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 412-278-1780.
Type of Event: Memory Cafe
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Hillary Green, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 412-278-1780
 Click here to view informational flyer

17JUN

Purple Plate Meals

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Turkey Hill Brewing Co.
 991 Central Road, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Date and Time: 06/17/2026 4:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: Purple Plate Meals: a welcoming dining experience for dementia care partners and their loved ones.
Join fellow care partners and loved ones for a special meal out in a warm, supportive environment. Purple Plate Meals offer a pay-your-own-way dining experience with a limited menu designed to make dining out more comfortable and enjoyable.

Monthly Dinners – 3rd Wednesday
4:00–5:30 PM
Jun 17


Type of Event: Social
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 570-979-1199
 Click here to view informational flyer

17JUN

Dementia Friendly Susquehanna Valley Caregiver Support Group

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: GlenBrook Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
 901 East 16th Street, Berwick, PA 18603
Date and Time: 06/17/2026 1:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: The vision of Dementia Friendly Susquehanna Valley (DFSV) is to make the Susquehanna Valley Region a place where those living with dementia, and their caregiver, feel supported, understood, and included as a valued member of their community.

Hosted by Glen Brook Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
901 East 16th Street, Berwick, PA 18603
Third Wednesday of each month, 1:00pm-2:00pm

To register: contact Maria Fazio, 570-204-8308, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Type of Event: Support-group
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Maria Fazio, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 5702048308
 Click here to view informational flyer

18JUN

Lisa's Place Memory Cafe

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Bloomsburg Public Library
 225 Market Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Date and Time: 06/18/2026 11:00 AM
Brief Description of Event: 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month, 11:00AM-12:30PM at the Bloomsburg Public Library

Join us for a welcoming social gathering designed for individuals living with memory loss and their care partners. Enjoy delicious baked goods, a warm cup of coffee or tea, and meaningful time spent together making new friends and trying out new activities. Relax and spend time with people who have experience interacting with people living with memory challenges.

Each month offers something new such as engaging activities, creative art projects, and the chance to connect with others who truly understand. Whether you come to participate or simply to relax and enjoy the company, you'll always be among friends and, above all, become part of a community!

There is no cost to participate in this program. Space is limited. Registration is required. To inquire and/or to register, please call the library at 570-784-0883.
Type of Event: Memory Cafe
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Bloomsburg Public Library, 570-784-0883
 Click here to view informational flyer

23JUN

Dementia Friends Information Session

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: The Wright Center for Community Health Scranton
 501 S. Washington Ave., Suite 1000, Scranton, PA 18505
Date and Time: 06/23/2026 3:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: The Wright Center for Community Health, in partnership with Age-Friendly Lackawanna, is offering free, one-hour educational sessions to help individuals better understand dementia and learn practical ways to support loved ones living with the condition. Led by a specially trained Dementia Champion, these informative sessions provide clear, compassionate guidance and everyday strategies that can make a meaningful difference. Sessions are available both in person and virtually, making it easy for community members to participate and feel more confident in supporting those affected by dementia.

These sessions are designed to break down stigma, increase understanding, and empower you to help build dementia-friendly communities, with options to become a Dementia Friend or a volunteer Champion.

For more information, including how to join a session virtually, contact Nicole Flynn at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Type of Event: Education
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Nicole Flynn, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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25JUN

Caregiver Support Group

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Heather Glen Senior Living
 415 Blue Bard Road, Allentown, PA 18104
Date and Time: 06/25/2026 5:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: All Welcome!

Specially designed for families & caregivers!
The experience of caring for someone with dementia is different for everyone. One similar thing is the need to connect, share information, and learn. With the guidance of our Certified Dementia Practitioner, we'll provide a safe, open discussion space for those who have been affected by Alzheimer's or other related dementia.

Occurs the last Thursday of each month from 5:00pm-6:00pm

Type of Event: Support-group
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Heather Glen Senior Living, 610-841-4478
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25JUN

DFSV Caregiver Support Group

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Kreisher Marshall & Associates
 401 Market St. , Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Date and Time: 06/25/2026 6:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: Dementia Friendly Susquehanna Valley in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association
offers a monthly caregiver support group. It is typically the 4th Thursday evening of each
month at 6 pm in the Kreisher Marshall & Associates building on the corner of 4th and
Market Street in Bloomsburg; however, the schedule will be adjusted as needed
depending on conflicting events such as holidays. This group provides a time for
caregivers to share what they are going through and cultivates a supportive atmosphere.
We also schedule relevant guest speakers from time to time to provide current resources
and education. All are welcome. To register, please call Elaine Spicher at 570-784-5211.
Type of Event: Education
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Elaine Spicher, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 570-784-5211
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30JUN

Alzheimer's Outreach Program Caregiver Support Group

Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 06/30/2026 6:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: Social support, helpful information, and resources for family and friends of individuals with Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias.

Held every last Tuesday or the month from 6:00pm-7:30pm

Meetings are via the Zoom platform. Group facilitators: Melita Terry and Doug Schulkind.

To attend or questions, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Type of Event: Support-group
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Melita Terry, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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6JUL

Memory Cafe @ the JCC

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: JCC Squirrel Hill
 5738 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Date and Time: 07/06/2026 1:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: 1st Monday of each month from 1-2:30pm

The Memory Cafe provides a safe & welcoming space for individuals with dementia & their care partners to connect with others with similar experiences. The cafe helps to foster new connections & reduce social isolation.

Each month will feature a different themed activity for participants to enjoy together. The memory cafe at the JCC is open to all community members who are experiencing cognitive decline & are seeking an accepting social setting.

Registration is required. Please RSVP by contacting Hillary Green, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 412-278-1780.
Type of Event: Memory Cafe
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Hillary Green, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 412-278-1780
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9JUL

Memory Cafe

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Village Coffee and Creamery
 44 S Main Street, Shrewsbury, PA 17361
Date and Time: 07/09/2026 2:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: Memory Cafes provide a safe and welcoming environment for individuals living with dementia and their care partners, family, and friends to join with others going through a similar journey.

Each month will feature a different themed activity for participants to enjoy together. Locations will vary.
2:00pm-4:00pm
Participation is free! (there may be a charge for special events for activities)

For more information visit www.goodnewsconsulting.com
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Call 717-843-1504
Type of Event: Memory Cafe
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Good News Consulting, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 717-843-1504
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10JUL

Connections Memory Cafe

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: William Jeanes Memorial Library
 4051 Joshua Road, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
Date and Time: 07/10/2026 11:00 AM
Brief Description of Event: We're thrilled to launch the Connections Memory Café—a heartwarming new program created in grateful partnership with the William Jeanes Memorial Library!

This free monthly gathering welcomes individuals living with dementia, memory, or cognitive changes—and their care partners. Enjoy friendly faces, creative activities, and the chance to relax, connect, and feel part of a supportive community. It's about joy, and being together and a space for fellowship, laughter, inclusion, and meaningful connection.

Meets every 2nd Friday of the month
Food, fun, and new friends await!

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
William Jeanes Memorial Library, Lafayette Hill

For more info, email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Type of Event: Memory Cafe
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Dementia Friendly Montgomery County, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.