Dementia Friendly Events

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

15APR

Memory Cafe

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: The Pines of Mount Lebanon
 1537 Washington Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15228
Date and Time: 04/15/2026 9:30 AM
Brief Description of Event: The Memory Cafe is a safe place for a day out for the caregiver and the patient. Also to meet with other caregivers who are caring for someone with Alzheimer's or dementia. It is a place to talk with others and learn "you are not alone".

3rd Wednesday of the month, 9:30am-11am

April 15: 2 part dementia education series sponsored by Gateway Hospice; Part 1: World renowned Teepa Snow training "GEM states": explains the different levels of dementia.
May 20: Part 2: World renowned Teepa Snow training "Typical vs Atypical Aging": learn how dementia effects the brain and techniques to care for dementia patients.
June 17: Growing through the years. Paint a flower pot and grow a flower.

RSVP: 412-341-4400
Type of Event: Memory Cafe
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: The Pines of Mount Lebanon, 412-341-4400
 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

16APR

Cafe Connections

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: JCC of Scranton
 601 Jefferson Ave, Scranton, PA 18510
Date and Time: 04/16/2026 10:00 AM
Brief Description of Event: Are you caring for a parent, spouse, friend, or loved one?

Join us at Cafe Connections, where care partners and their loved ones with memory loss or other dementias meet with peers for support, companionship, and shared experiences. Our program provides structured activities to promote support, connection, and engagement.

When: 2026
April 16, 23, 30; May 7

Time: 10am-11:30am

Where: JCC of Scranton, 601 Jefferson Ave, Scranton, PA

RSVP Required: Contact Rhonda Falk at 570-510-4006
Type of Event: Memory Cafe
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Rhonda Falk, 570-510-4006
 Click here to view informational flyer

16APR

ARTZ @ The Museum

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Main Line Art Center
 746 Panmure Road, Haverford, PA 19041
Date and Time: 04/16/2026 11:00 AM
Brief Description of Event: Join us April 16th at 11:00 am (ET) for a joy-filled session in person at Main Line Art Center. 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:

Main Line Art Center is accessible, and there is parking on site. The center is also accessible by public transit:

Using the on Paoli/Thorndale line, you can stop at Ardmore and take the 105 bus– it’ll drop you off about a two minute walk from Main Line Art Center. Visit septa.org for schedule and fare information.
Type of Event: Social
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: ARTZ Philadelphia

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
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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

18APR

ARTZ Philly Side By Side

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Vernon Park: Center in the Park
 5818 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Date and Time: 04/18/2026 11:00 AM
Brief Description of Event: Join us Saturday April 18th from 11:00AM-12PM at Center in the Park for ARTZ Philly Side By Side, a unique pilot program designed specifically for care pairs—care partners (caregivers) and their loved ones living with dementia.

This special event features two programs happening at the same time and in the same welcoming space, offering meaningful, individualized experiences for both members of the pair.

While care partners focus on self-care and connection, their loved ones are simultaneously engaged in creative expression—allowing both to benefit, together and apart.

This program is designed exclusively for care pairs, one care partner and their loved one living with dementia, so please be sure to register for two.

For Care Partners – Christine Coppa:

Christine is an open-hearted human who values creative living and self-expression through art making. Drawn to natural beauty, simple everyday moments, whimsy, and all things flowery and papery, her work emphasizes the art of connection; she makes and shares art as a way to provide comfort, celebrate, and show love. She teaches full-time in the Behavioral Health Human Services (BHHS) program at Community College of Philadelphia and has worked in a variety of capacities as a licensed clinical social worker. As an educator-practitioner, Christine values the art of self-discovery and learning through the integration of expressive arts; especially poetry, visual art, and expressive writing. Christine is currently a student at Northwest Creative and Expressive Arts Institute (NWCEAI) pursuing professional training as an expressive arts facilitator, and loves joining with others in support of their creativity and wellness.

For People Living with Dementia – Sonya Budnovitch:

Sonya is a licensed professional counselor and board certified dance/movement therapist who presents with an open and light-hearted personality. She enjoys working together with her clients to explore and express emotions, develop and expand communication skills and relationships, and find ways to continue overall growth within the therapeutic relationship. In her free time, Sonya enjoys teaching Pilates, dancing, doing trivia and spending time with her two cats.

Light refreshments will be served at this program. If you have any dietary restrictions, please list them in the “Want to add a comment?” section on the registration form.

For more information please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

This program is generously funded by a two-year Innovative Project Support grant from The Sarah Ralston Foundation.
Type of Event: Memory Cafe
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: ARTZ Philadelphia

21APR

Conversation Cafe PPA

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 04/21/2026 1:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: Clinician-Facilitated Conversation Group for People with Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA)

Tuesdays, 1PM

FACILITATOR: Karen R. Cohen, M.S.P.A. CCC-SLP

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.

There is an introductory meeting with the SLP facilitator required prior to beginning group. There is a nominal fee, scholarships are available if cost presents a hardship. Please contact Mary This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 215.663.6344.
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

21APR

Care Partners PPA

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 04/21/2026 1:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: Peer-Led Support Group for Care Partners of People Living with Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA)

TUESDAYS, 1PM

DESCRIPTION: Are you feeling overwhelmed, looking for new tips or just someone who understands? Drop by this ‘open’ ZOOM room especially for care partners for people living with primary progressive aphasia. This room is not staffed by an Aphasia Center professional. It is a space designed especially for Care Partners of those with PPA.

Please explore our PPA Conversation Café for loved ones living with PPA which runs simultaneously.

https://www.jeffersonhealth.org/clinical-specialties/aphasia-rehabilitation/supporting-your-care-journey#center
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

22APR

Cafe for Care Partners

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Woodmere's Maguire Hall
 9001 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118
Date and Time: 04/22/2026 1:30 PM
Brief Description of Event: Join us April 22nd at 1:30 pm (ET) for a special private tour of Woodmere’s Maguire Hall, especially for care partners! The tour will be led by Hildy Tow, Robert L. McNeil, Jr. Curator of Education. After you register, we will send you information and instructions.

Join Woodmere’s Hildy Tow for a private tour of Maguire Hall. The opening of Frances M. Maguire Hall for Art and Education is the most significant event in the history of Woodmere since it opened its doors to the public in 1910. Participants will enjoy a guided tour of the newly renovated building, which has 14 new galleries housing cutting-edge Contemporary Art by the living artists of Philadelphia, the Illustration Arts, Philadelphia Modernism and Realism, Pennsylvania Impressionism, and a new Jewelry Vault.

We launched Café for Care Partners especially for the care partners of people living with dementia (usually family members but sometimes close friends playing the same role) to provide engaging, stimulating experiences and relief from the daily grind.

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:

Maguire Hall is wheelchair accessible, and there is parking onsite.

Please note: The location of Maguire Hall is different than that of Woodmere’s main building.
Maguire Hall is located at 9001 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118

If you miss the entrance on Germantown Ave, there is another entrance on Sunset Ave.

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: Memory Cafe
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: ARTZ Philadelphia

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

23APR

Cafe Connections

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: JCC of Scranton
 601 Jefferson Ave, Scranton, PA 18510
Date and Time: 04/23/2026 10:00 AM
Brief Description of Event: Are you caring for a parent, spouse, friend, or loved one?

Join us at Cafe Connections, where care partners and their loved ones with memory loss or other dementias meet with peers for support, companionship, and shared experiences. Our program provides structured activities to promote support, connection, and engagement.

When: 2026
April 23, 30; May 7

Time: 10am-11:30am

Where: JCC of Scranton, 601 Jefferson Ave, Scranton, PA

RSVP Required: Contact Rhonda Falk at 570-510-4006
Type of Event: Memory Cafe
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Rhonda Falk, 570-510-4006
 Click here to view informational flyer

23APR

ARTZ Philly Side By Side

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Kaiserman JCC
 45 Haverford Rd, Penn Wynne, PA 19096
Date and Time: 04/23/2026 11:00 AM
Brief Description of Event: Join us Thursday April 23rd from 11:00AM-12PM at Kaiserman JCC for ARTZ Philly Side By Side, a unique pilot program designed specifically for care pairs—care partners (caregivers) and their loved ones living with dementia.

This special event features two programs happening at the same time and in the same welcoming space, offering meaningful, individualized experiences for both members of the pair.

While care partners focus on self-care and connection, their loved ones are simultaneously engaged in creative expression—allowing both to benefit, together and apart.

This program is designed exclusively for care pairs, one care partner and their loved one living with dementia, so please be sure to register for two.

For Care Partners – Daune Marie:

Daune Marie is a certified restorative arts facilitator and grief support specialist. She is the founder of Blooming Peace Studio which offers creative expression experiences for social connection and community—making peace in the world one heart at a time.

For People Living with Dementia – Afzal Iqbal:

Afzal (or Zal) is a musician who enjoys sharing songs and creating welcoming spaces where people can sing, remember, and connect through music. His sessions blend music-making, conversation, and the stories behind beloved songs. Outside of music, he enjoys spending time with others, capturing moments on film, and walking in nature.

Light refreshments will be served at this program. If you have any dietary restrictions, please list them in the “Want to add a comment?” section on the registration form.

For more information please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Transportation and Parking

On-site parking is available in the lot adjacent to the building for easy access to the entrance.

SEPTA serves this location via the Paoli/Thorndale Line to Wynnewood Station (about a 10–15 minute walk). Bus Routes 44, 65, and 103 also stop along Haverford Avenue and nearby streets, connecting to 69th Street Transportation Center and surrounding areas.

For more information about Kaiserman JCC: click here

This program is generously funded by the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia.
Type of Event: Memory Cafe
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: ARTZ Philadelphia

25APR

Free Dementia Caregiver Conference

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: LIFE Geisinger
 1100 Spruce Street, Kulpmont, PA 17834
Date and Time: 04/25/2026 9:00 AM
Brief Description of Event: Saturday, April 25, 9am-12:30pm

Doors open at 8:30am and light refreshments will be provided.

If you care for someone living with dementia, don't face the challenges alone. Join us for a morning filled with education, sharing and insights.

Experts and topics:
-Behavioral neurologist-types of dementia and disease stages
-Elder law office-Legal and financial planning
-Social worker- Caregiver health and well-being
-Speech and occupational therapist- Importance of therapy techniques for those with dementia
-Experienced Caregiver- Conversation with a caregiver
-Area Agency on Aging, LIFE Geisinger, Alzheimer's Association--how they can help

You have the compassions--we have the knowledge and resources to support you. Spots limited. Register today at geisinger.org/caregiver
Type of Event: Education
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: LIFE Geisinger, 570-808-2772
 Click here to view informational flyer

27APR

ARTZ Philly Side By Side

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Center at Journeys Way
 403 Rector St, Philadelphia, PA 19128
Date and Time: 04/27/2026 11:00 AM
Brief Description of Event: Join us Monday April 27th from 11:00AM-12PM at Center at Journey’s Way for ARTZ Philly Side By Side, a unique pilot program designed specifically for care pairs—care partners (caregivers) and their loved ones living with dementia.

This special event features two programs happening at the same time and in the same welcoming space, offering meaningful, individualized experiences for both members of the pair.

While care partners focus on self-care and connection, their loved ones are simultaneously engaged in creative expression—allowing both to benefit, together and apart.

This program is designed exclusively for care pairs, one care partner and their loved one living with dementia, so please be sure to register for two.

For Care Partners -Christine Coppa:

Christine is an open-hearted human who values creative living and self-expression through art making. Drawn to natural beauty, simple everyday moments, whimsy, and all things flowery and papery, her work emphasizes the art of connection; she makes and shares art as a way to provide comfort, celebrate, and show love. She teaches full-time in the Behavioral Health Human Services (BHHS) program at Community College of Philadelphia and has worked in a variety of capacities as a licensed clinical social worker. As an educator-practitioner, Christine values the art of self-discovery and learning through the integration of expressive arts; especially poetry, visual art, and expressive writing. Christine is currently a student at Northwest Creative and Expressive Arts Institute (NWCEAI) pursuing professional training as an expressive arts facilitator, and loves joining with others in support of their creativity and wellness.

For People Living with Dementia – Daune Marie:

Daune Marie is a certified restorative arts facilitator and grief support specialist. She is the founder of Blooming Peace Studio which offers creative expression experiences for social connection and community—making peace in the world one heart at a time.

Light refreshments will be served at this program. If you have any dietary restrictions, please list them in the “Want to add a comment?” section on the registration form.

For more information please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Transportation and Parking

Street parking is available on the streets surrounding Journey’s Way.

SEPTA provides bus service via Routes 27, 35, and 61, with stops near Manayunk Avenue and Main Street. The Norristown/Manayunk Regional Rail line provides service to nearby Manayunk station.

For more information about Journey’s Way: click here

This program is generously funded by a two-year Innovative Project Support grant from The Sarah Ralston Foundation.
Type of Event: Memory Cafe
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: ARTZ Philadelphia

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

28APR

ARTZ @ The Museum

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Woodmere Art Museum
 9201 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118
Date and Time: 04/28/2026 11:00 AM
Brief Description of Event: Join us April 28th 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: Social
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: ARTZ Philadelphia

28APR

Conversation Cafe PPA

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 04/28/2026 1:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: Clinician-Facilitated Conversation Group for People with Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA)

Tuesdays, 1PM

FACILITATOR: Karen R. Cohen, M.S.P.A. CCC-SLP

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.

There is an introductory meeting with the SLP facilitator required prior to beginning group. There is a nominal fee, scholarships are available if cost presents a hardship. Please contact Mary This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 215.663.6344.
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

28APR

Care Partners PPA

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 04/28/2026 1:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: Peer-Led Support Group for Care Partners of People Living with Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA)

TUESDAYS, 1PM

DESCRIPTION: Are you feeling overwhelmed, looking for new tips or just someone who understands? Drop by this ‘open’ ZOOM room especially for care partners for people living with primary progressive aphasia. This room is not staffed by an Aphasia Center professional. It is a space designed especially for Care Partners of those with PPA.

Please explore our PPA Conversation Café for loved ones living with PPA which runs simultaneously.

https://www.jeffersonhealth.org/clinical-specialties/aphasia-rehabilitation/supporting-your-care-journey#center
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

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

30APR

Cafe Connections

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: JCC of Scranton
 601 Jefferson Ave, Scranton, PA 18510
Date and Time: 04/30/2026 10:00 AM
Brief Description of Event: Are you caring for a parent, spouse, friend, or loved one?

Join us at Cafe Connections, where care partners and their loved ones with memory loss or other dementias meet with peers for support, companionship, and shared experiences. Our program provides structured activities to promote support, connection, and engagement.

When: 2026
April 30; May 7

Time: 10am-11:30am

Where: JCC of Scranton, 601 Jefferson Ave, Scranton, PA

RSVP Required: Contact Rhonda Falk at 570-510-4006
Type of Event: Memory Cafe
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Rhonda Falk, 570-510-4006
 Click here to view informational flyer

30APR

Community and Family Builders Support Group for Caregivers of those with Alzheimer's and other Dementias

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 04/30/2026 2:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: Presented by Community and Family Builders
Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 2pm

Special topic: How can I improve my memory and focus? Featuring a UPMC Geriatrician

Register today via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/jlcBBTfuTpuNaOhh6InR2A

If you have difficulty registering, let us know: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Type of Event: Support-group
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Diane Powell, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
 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
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2MAY

Neuro Arts Day!

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Jordan Center for Medical Education (5th floor of the Perelman Center)
 3400 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Date and Time: 05/02/2026 10:00 AM
Brief Description of Event: Join us for a day of arts workshops and meet representatives from local adaptive arts programs.

Whether you are living with a neurologic illness or injury, caring for a loved one or working in healthcare and the arts there is a place for you here!

Event Details
Saturday May 2nd, 2026
10am-2pm (9:30am check-in)

Jordan Center for Medical Education
5th floor of the Perelman Center
3400 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104

This event is open to adults living with neurologic illness or injury and their care partners. Additionally, we invite clinicians and therapists in neurology and rehabilitation as well as students in arts and/or health sciences to participate.

Members of the Philly NeuroArts Network will offer introductory interactive workshops in movement/dance, music, visual arts and poetry. Everyone joining the NeuroArts Day will have the opportunity to participate in all workshops.

This is a full day event and we ask those participating to arrive at 9:30am to check in. Lunch will be provided. No experience is required, just an open mind!

The NeuroArts Day is free to attend. Advanced registration is required for each person attending as space is limited.
Type of Event: Social
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Philly NeuroArts Network
 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

4MAY

Supporting Seniors Through the Stages of Grief

Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 05/04/2026 10:00 AM
Brief Description of Event: As seniors reach landmark ages such as 60, 70, and 80, they inevitably experience change and loss. These transitions can often lead to feelings of fear, anxiety, and anger. It is crucial that support staff are equipped to help balance these losses with the joys of aging. This training will provide an understanding of dementia and Alzheimer's, along with strategies to support aging adults through these challenges. Participants will explore the 5 stages of grief, a process that helps individuals acknowledge, process, and express their experiences of loss. The stages will be examined through the common loss of mobility. Families and staff will receive practical strategies to assist aging adults in coping with these losses.

Free webinar via Zoom! Free social work CEUs available!

To register, email Brittany Gilfillan of PA Link 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: Brittany Gilfillan, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
 Click here to view informational flyer

5MAY

Conversation Cafe PPA

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 05/05/2026 1:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: Clinician-Facilitated Conversation Group for People with Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA)

Tuesdays, 1PM

FACILITATOR: Karen R. Cohen, M.S.P.A. CCC-SLP

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.

There is an introductory meeting with the SLP facilitator required prior to beginning group. There is a nominal fee, scholarships are available if cost presents a hardship. Please contact Mary This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 215.663.6344.
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

5MAY

Care Partners PPA

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 05/05/2026 1:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: Peer-Led Support Group for Care Partners of People Living with Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA)

TUESDAYS, 1PM

DESCRIPTION: Are you feeling overwhelmed, looking for new tips or just someone who understands? Drop by this ‘open’ ZOOM room especially for care partners for people living with primary progressive aphasia. This room is not staffed by an Aphasia Center professional. It is a space designed especially for Care Partners of those with PPA.

Please explore our PPA Conversation Café for loved ones living with PPA which runs simultaneously.

https://www.jeffersonhealth.org/clinical-specialties/aphasia-rehabilitation/supporting-your-care-journey#center
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

6MAY

ARTZ-Connect @ Brandywine

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 05/06/2026 11:00 AM
Brief Description of Event: Join us May 6th 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

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

7MAY

Cafe Connections

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: JCC of Scranton
 601 Jefferson Ave, Scranton, PA 18510
Date and Time: 05/07/2026 10:00 AM
Brief Description of Event: Are you caring for a parent, spouse, friend, or loved one?

Join us at Cafe Connections, where care partners and their loved ones with memory loss or other dementias meet with peers for support, companionship, and shared experiences. Our program provides structured activities to promote support, connection, and engagement.

When: 2026
May 7

Time: 10am-11:30am

Where: JCC of Scranton, 601 Jefferson Ave, Scranton, PA

RSVP Required: Contact Rhonda Falk at 570-510-4006
Type of Event: Memory Cafe
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Rhonda Falk, 570-510-4006
 Click here to view informational flyer

7MAY

Caregiver Support Group

Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 05/07/2026 4:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: Caring for a loved one can be rewarding, but it can also be stressful and isolating. You are not alone. Join our Caregiver Support Group to connect with others who understand the challenges of caregiving. Everyone is welcome--regardless of the diagnosis of the person you are caring for.

In this supportive environment, you will have the opportunity to:
-Share experiences with other caregivers
-Learn coping strategies and resources
-Discuss concerns and stressors unique to caregiving.

This group is open to all caregivers!
Upcoming VIRTUAL meetings:
May 7
June 4
Meetings begin at 4:00pm

Questions for RSVP: Jefferson County Area Agency on Aging, 814-849-3096
Type of Event: Support-group
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Kristine Santiso, 814-849-3096
 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.

8MAY

ARTZ-Connect @ Woodmere

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 05/08/2026 11:00 AM
Brief Description of Event: Join us May 8th 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

9MAY

ARTZ Notes: Grateful for Music, for Life, For Each Other with Molly Hicks

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Summit Presbyterian
 6757 Greene Street, Philadelphia, PA 19119
Date and Time: 05/09/2026 1:30 PM
Brief Description of Event: Join us on May 9th at 1:30 pm (ET) for a special in-person ARTZ Notes program! After you register, we will send you information and instructions.

Join us for an in-person ARTZ Notes program at Summit Presbyterian Church with Molly Hicks, a new ARTZ Notes facilitator!

Join music therapist and singer/songwriter Molly Grace Hicks to explore songs with the theme of gratitude. A practice of gratitude can help lower stress, improve mood, strengthen relationships, and release neurotransmitters that improve mood. Whether obvious or implied, many songs reflect on being thankful for people in our lives, for our resources, for the natural world, and for our own ability to grow. In fact, any song could be connected with gratitude if we start with the premise of being grateful for music itself. During our time together, you may sing some familiar songs that automatically connect to the theme, and enjoy other tunes through a new lens. Over the course of the session, we will also collaborate as a group to create a one-of-a-kind gratitude song!


ARTZ Notes invites you to come together with other participants to listen to music, make your own, and engage with each other and the performers. ARTZ Notes offers music and experiences as diverse as our participants. We are exploring different options including facilitating live performances paired with conversations, interactive improvisation and sing-alongs, and conversations and movement around pre-recorded music of all genres.

Please review the following details about visiting Summit:

Location:

Summit Presbyterian is located at 6757 Greene St, Philadelphia, PA 19119

Street parking is available in on the blocks surrounding Summit.

This event will take place in the second floor parlor space, which is accessible from the street level entrance on Westview Street. The space and entrance are both handicap accessible. Someone from ARTZ will meet you at the door and guide you to the parlor.
Type of Event: Social
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: ARTZ Philadelphia, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 610-721-1606

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

12MAY

Conversation Cafe PPA

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 05/12/2026 1:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: Clinician-Facilitated Conversation Group for People with Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA)

Tuesdays, 1PM

FACILITATOR: Karen R. Cohen, M.S.P.A. CCC-SLP

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.

There is an introductory meeting with the SLP facilitator required prior to beginning group. There is a nominal fee, scholarships are available if cost presents a hardship. Please contact Mary This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 215.663.6344.
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

12MAY

Care Partners PPA

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 05/12/2026 1:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: Peer-Led Support Group for Care Partners of People Living with Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA)

TUESDAYS, 1PM

DESCRIPTION: Are you feeling overwhelmed, looking for new tips or just someone who understands? Drop by this ‘open’ ZOOM room especially for care partners for people living with primary progressive aphasia. This room is not staffed by an Aphasia Center professional. It is a space designed especially for Care Partners of those with PPA.

Please explore our PPA Conversation Café for loved ones living with PPA which runs simultaneously.

https://www.jeffersonhealth.org/clinical-specialties/aphasia-rehabilitation/supporting-your-care-journey#center
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

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

13MAY

Nature in the Moment

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust
 2955 Edge Hill Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
Date and Time: 05/13/2026 11:00 AM
Brief Description of Event: Come join us for two special sessions designed in consultation with the Penn Memory Center specifically for those living with dementia and their caregivers. Each session will include short guided sitting meditation with nature imagery, a Mindful slow walk on the trails, and a nature-based group activity utilizing the senses.
These sessions are appropriate for those with Mild Cognitive Impairment or Mild to Moderate Dementia, and attendance with a caregiver is required. All in attendance must be comfortable walking across varied terrains, including both paved and unpaved trails. In the event of inclement weather, we will reschedule. Cost is $40 per pair – per session. Please contact us if this is a hardship. Registration for both sessions preferred, but sign-up for each session is available. Optional - bring your own picnic lunch for afterwards at the picnic tables. We can have lunch together!

Type of Event: Education
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Erica Blatt, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., (215) 704-5350
 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

14MAY

Firearm Safety & Dementia: Protecting Loved Ones Through Planning and Awareness

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: 
 1256 Franklin Avenue, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221
Date and Time: 05/14/2026 6:30 PM
Brief Description of Event: Join us for a free conversation on Firearm Safety & Dementia: Protecting Loved Ones Through Planning and Awareness. This event will share practical tools for caregivers, families, healthcare providers, and community members on creating safety plans, understanding secure firearm storage options, and accessing local dementia resources.
Type of Event: Education
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Brady United
 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

19MAY

Conversation Cafe PPA

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 05/19/2026 1:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: Clinician-Facilitated Conversation Group for People with Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA)

Tuesdays, 1PM

FACILITATOR: Karen R. Cohen, M.S.P.A. CCC-SLP

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.

There is an introductory meeting with the SLP facilitator required prior to beginning group. There is a nominal fee, scholarships are available if cost presents a hardship. Please contact Mary This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 215.663.6344.
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

19MAY

Care Partners PPA

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 05/19/2026 1:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: Peer-Led Support Group for Care Partners of People Living with Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA)

TUESDAYS, 1PM

DESCRIPTION: Are you feeling overwhelmed, looking for new tips or just someone who understands? Drop by this ‘open’ ZOOM room especially for care partners for people living with primary progressive aphasia. This room is not staffed by an Aphasia Center professional. It is a space designed especially for Care Partners of those with PPA.

Please explore our PPA Conversation Café for loved ones living with PPA which runs simultaneously.

https://www.jeffersonhealth.org/clinical-specialties/aphasia-rehabilitation/supporting-your-care-journey#center
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

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

20MAY

Memory Cafe

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: The Pines of Mount Lebanon
 1537 Washington Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15228
Date and Time: 05/20/2026 9:30 AM
Brief Description of Event: The Memory Cafe is a safe place for a day out for the caregiver and the patient. Also to meet with other caregivers who are caring for someone with Alzheimer's or dementia. It is a place to talk with others and learn "you are not alone".

3rd Wednesday of the month, 9:30am-11am

May 20: Part 2: World renowned Teepa Snow training "Typical vs Atypical Aging": learn how dementia effects the brain and techniques to care for dementia patients.
June 17: Growing through the years. Paint a flower pot and grow a flower.

RSVP: 412-341-4400
Type of Event: Memory Cafe
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: The Pines of Mount Lebanon, 412-341-4400
 Click here to view informational flyer

20MAY

ARTZ @ Home

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 05/20/2026 11:00 AM
Brief Description of Event: Join us May 20th at 11:00 am (ET) for a virtual ARTZ @ Home with Julia and Richard program. After you register, we will send you the Zoom link and instructions.

It is not often that we have the privilege of being invited into the home of avid art collectors to enjoy the pieces in their collection with them. That is exactly what we will be doing in our virtual program “ARTZ @ Home with Julia and Richard.”

Julia Converse Moore and Richard Bartholomew have been much-loved members of the ARTZ Philadelphia community since they participated in their first ARTZ @ The Museum program in 2017. When they first joined us, Julia had been living with a diagnosis of young-onset dementia for a decade. When Julia passed away in May 2020, Richard collaborated with us to develop a fitting way of honoring Julia’s memory and ensuring that one of the brightest lights of our community would continue to shine.

Julia loved looking at art and enjoyed discussions around art – both in her professional life and as an ARTZ Philadelphia program participant. Her last program with us was our first ARTZ-Connect program online, in March 2020. It was fitting that Julia, who had ushered us into a new era of online programming, should have a very special online program in her name.

In “ARTZ @ Home with Julia and Richard,” we will be welcomed into Julia and Richard’s own art collection, perusing and discussing two or three pieces per program, and sometimes pieces from the collections of Julia’s other family members. These will include works by Julia’s great aunt, artist Mary Foote (part of John Singer Sargent’s circle of American friends in France and Italy).

Richard and Julia’s sisters will be with us from time to time, co-hosting the program. Please join us for this very special program.
Type of Event: Social
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: ARTZ Philadelphia

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

26MAY

Conversation Cafe PPA

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 05/26/2026 1:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: Clinician-Facilitated Conversation Group for People with Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA)

Tuesdays, 1PM

FACILITATOR: Karen R. Cohen, M.S.P.A. CCC-SLP

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.

There is an introductory meeting with the SLP facilitator required prior to beginning group. There is a nominal fee, scholarships are available if cost presents a hardship. Please contact Mary This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 215.663.6344.
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

26MAY

Care Partners PPA

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 05/26/2026 1:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: Peer-Led Support Group for Care Partners of People Living with Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA)

TUESDAYS, 1PM

DESCRIPTION: Are you feeling overwhelmed, looking for new tips or just someone who understands? Drop by this ‘open’ ZOOM room especially for care partners for people living with primary progressive aphasia. This room is not staffed by an Aphasia Center professional. It is a space designed especially for Care Partners of those with PPA.

Please explore our PPA Conversation Café for loved ones living with PPA which runs simultaneously.

https://www.jeffersonhealth.org/clinical-specialties/aphasia-rehabilitation/supporting-your-care-journey#center
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

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

2JUN

Conversation Cafe PPA

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 06/02/2026 1:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: Clinician-Facilitated Conversation Group for People with Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA)

Tuesdays, 1PM

FACILITATOR: Karen R. Cohen, M.S.P.A. CCC-SLP

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.

There is an introductory meeting with the SLP facilitator required prior to beginning group. There is a nominal fee, scholarships are available if cost presents a hardship. Please contact Mary This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 215.663.6344.
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

2JUN

Care Partners PPA

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 06/02/2026 1:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: Peer-Led Support Group for Care Partners of People Living with Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA)

TUESDAYS, 1PM

DESCRIPTION: Are you feeling overwhelmed, looking for new tips or just someone who understands? Drop by this ‘open’ ZOOM room especially for care partners for people living with primary progressive aphasia. This room is not staffed by an Aphasia Center professional. It is a space designed especially for Care Partners of those with PPA.

Please explore our PPA Conversation Café for loved ones living with PPA which runs simultaneously.

https://www.jeffersonhealth.org/clinical-specialties/aphasia-rehabilitation/supporting-your-care-journey#center
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

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

4JUN

Caregiver Support Group

Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 06/04/2026 4:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: Caring for a loved one can be rewarding, but it can also be stressful and isolating. You are not alone. Join our Caregiver Support Group to connect with others who understand the challenges of caregiving. Everyone is welcome--regardless of the diagnosis of the person you are caring for.

In this supportive environment, you will have the opportunity to:
-Share experiences with other caregivers
-Learn coping strategies and resources
-Discuss concerns and stressors unique to caregiving.

This group is open to all caregivers!
Upcoming VIRTUAL meetings:
June 4
Meetings begin at 4:00pm

Questions for RSVP: Jefferson County Area Agency on Aging, 814-849-3096
Type of Event: Support-group
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Kristine Santiso, 814-849-3096
 Click here to view informational flyer

4JUN

Brain Health Fair & Dementia Friendly Indiana County Kick-Off

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Indiana Mall
 2334 Oakland Avenue, Indiana, PA 15701
Date and Time: 06/04/2026 10:00 AM
Brief Description of Event: Aging Services, Inc. is hosting the 4th Annual Brain Health Fair & Dementia Friendly Indiana County Kick-Off

Thursday, June 4, 2026, 10am-1pm

The community is invited to attend and learn more about brain health and local resources to support brain health, individuals living with dementia, and care partners, as well as to learn more about the new initiative Dementia Friendly Indiana County!

Businesses and organizations that offer programs, services, and activities to promote healthy living are invited to join this event! If your business or organization is interested in attending, please contact Heidi Farmery at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 724-349-4500.
Type of Event: Education
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Heidi Farmery, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 724-349-4500
 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

9JUN

Care Partners PPA

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 06/09/2026 1:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: Peer-Led Support Group for Care Partners of People Living with Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA)

TUESDAYS, 1PM

DESCRIPTION: Are you feeling overwhelmed, looking for new tips or just someone who understands? Drop by this ‘open’ ZOOM room especially for care partners for people living with primary progressive aphasia. This room is not staffed by an Aphasia Center professional. It is a space designed especially for Care Partners of those with PPA.

Please explore our PPA Conversation Café for loved ones living with PPA which runs simultaneously.

https://www.jeffersonhealth.org/clinical-specialties/aphasia-rehabilitation/supporting-your-care-journey#center
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

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.

16JUN

Care Partners PPA

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 06/16/2026 1:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: Peer-Led Support Group for Care Partners of People Living with Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA)

TUESDAYS, 1PM

DESCRIPTION: Are you feeling overwhelmed, looking for new tips or just someone who understands? Drop by this ‘open’ ZOOM room especially for care partners for people living with primary progressive aphasia. This room is not staffed by an Aphasia Center professional. It is a space designed especially for Care Partners of those with PPA.

Please explore our PPA Conversation Café for loved ones living with PPA which runs simultaneously.

https://www.jeffersonhealth.org/clinical-specialties/aphasia-rehabilitation/supporting-your-care-journey#center
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

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

17JUN

Memory Cafe

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: The Pines of Mount Lebanon
 1537 Washington Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15228
Date and Time: 06/17/2026 9:30 AM
Brief Description of Event: The Memory Cafe is a safe place for a day out for the caregiver and the patient. Also to meet with other caregivers who are caring for someone with Alzheimer's or dementia. It is a place to talk with others and learn "you are not alone".

3rd Wednesday of the month, 9:30am-11am

June 17: Growing through the years. Paint a flower pot and grow a flower.

RSVP: 412-341-4400
Type of Event: Memory Cafe
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: The Pines of Mount Lebanon, 412-341-4400
 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.
 Click here to view informational flyer

23JUN

Care Partners PPA

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 06/23/2026 1:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: Peer-Led Support Group for Care Partners of People Living with Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA)

TUESDAYS, 1PM

DESCRIPTION: Are you feeling overwhelmed, looking for new tips or just someone who understands? Drop by this ‘open’ ZOOM room especially for care partners for people living with primary progressive aphasia. This room is not staffed by an Aphasia Center professional. It is a space designed especially for Care Partners of those with PPA.

Please explore our PPA Conversation Café for loved ones living with PPA which runs simultaneously.

https://www.jeffersonhealth.org/clinical-specialties/aphasia-rehabilitation/supporting-your-care-journey#center
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

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
 Click here to view informational flyer

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
 Click here to view informational flyer

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.
 Click here to view informational flyer

30JUN

Care Partners PPA

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 06/30/2026 1:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: Peer-Led Support Group for Care Partners of People Living with Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA)

TUESDAYS, 1PM

DESCRIPTION: Are you feeling overwhelmed, looking for new tips or just someone who understands? Drop by this ‘open’ ZOOM room especially for care partners for people living with primary progressive aphasia. This room is not staffed by an Aphasia Center professional. It is a space designed especially for Care Partners of those with PPA.

Please explore our PPA Conversation Café for loved ones living with PPA which runs simultaneously.

https://www.jeffersonhealth.org/clinical-specialties/aphasia-rehabilitation/supporting-your-care-journey#center
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

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
 Click here to view informational flyer

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
 Click here to view informational flyer

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.

15JUL

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: 07/15/2026 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

15JUL

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: 07/15/2026 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

15JUL

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: 07/15/2026 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

28JUL

Alzheimer's Outreach Program Caregiver Support Group

Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 07/28/2026 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

30JUL

Caregiver Support Group

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Heather Glen Senior Living
 415 Blue Bard Road, Allentown, PA 18104
Date and Time: 07/30/2026 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

3AUG

Memory Cafe @ the JCC

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: JCC Squirrel Hill
 5738 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Date and Time: 08/03/2026 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

13AUG

Memory Cafe

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: 
 , York, PA
Date and Time: 08/13/2026 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