16DEC

Alzheimer's Outreach Program Caregiver Support Group

Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 12/16/2025 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 of 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 terrymh@upmc.edu or schulkinddr@upmc.edu
Type of Event: Support-group
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Melita Terry, terrymh@upmc.edu
 Click here to view informational flyer

17DEC

CARE Partner Connections Dementia Training Program: Techniques & Tips for Family Caregivers

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: The Residence at Fitz Farm
 2200 Springwood Road, York, PA 17403
Date and Time: 12/17/2025 2:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: Our CPC programs helps give you, the caregiver, the tools needed to help keep your loved one as independent as possible, as long as possible regardless of where they live. It helps ensure you are delivering the most effective and compassionate care you can offer. Through hands-on workshops, we will share best care practices, tips, and techniques that are successfully used by dementia care professionals worldwide.

Classes are....
-Especially for primary caregivers who have a loved one at home who has memory loss or a dementia diagnosis.
-For anyone who provides support and care to someone with dementia including family, friends, neighbors, and other supportive individuals (not including home care agency staff).

Each Session...
-Builds on content from the previous session yet stands alone if you cannot attend a class
-Supplies the "How To" of specific techniques
-Provides technique support for the caregiver/s who practiced the techniques between sessions at home or in the community
-Provides additional resources from community partners
-Provides 1:1 support as needed

Time: 2-3:30PM
All sessions are FREE!
Snacks and drinks will be provided.

Please RSVP so we can plan accordingly to: info@goodnewsconsulting.com (717-843-1504) or kkoller@integracare.com (717-818-6593)

April 23: Welcome & Introduction to Dementia Friends/Dementia Friendly PA
May 28: Building Blocks of Dementia
June 25: Behavior and Communication
July 23: Helping Skills and Activities of Daily Living
August 27: Activities and Engagement in Your Home and Community
September 24: Safety in Your Home
October 22: Taking Care of You
November 19: Preparing for the Holidays
December 17: Holiday Celebration
Type of Event: Education
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Good News Consulting Inc. , info@goodnewsconsulting.com, 717-843-1504
 Click here to view informational flyer

16DEC

Clinician-Facilitated Conversation Group for People with Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 12/16/2025 1:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: Group members are given the opportunity to have their voices heard in a supportive environment. Sessions provide opportunities for adult conversation and social interaction, while encouraging the use of successful and effective communication techniques and strategies for coping with aphasia and enjoying life .
Type of Event: Education
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Mary Aversa, mary.aversa@jefferson.edu, 215-663-6344
 Click here to view informational flyer

30DEC

Clinician-Facilitated Conversation Group for People with Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 12/30/2025 1:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: Group members are given the opportunity to have their voices heard in a supportive environment. Sessions provide opportunities for adult conversation and social interaction, while encouraging the use of successful and effective communication techniques and strategies for coping with aphasia and enjoying life .
Type of Event: Education
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Mary Aversa, mary.aversa@jefferson.edu, 215-663-6344
 Click here to view informational flyer

11DEC

Connections Memory Cafe

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: William Jeanes Memorial Library
 4051 Joshua Road, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
Date and Time: 12/11/2026 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: dementiafriendlymontco@gmail.com

Type of Event: Memory Cafe
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Dementia Friendly Montgomery County, dementiafriendlymontco@gmail.com

16DEC

Creative Aging is Healthy Aging Webinar

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 12/16/2025 1:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: Join us on Tuesday, December 16 at 1pm for an engaging, introductory seminar by Lifetime Arts all about the Creative Aging field—its foundations and its benefits for older adults, organizations and communities. Supported by the Henry L. Hillman Foundation, this interactive session is designed for arts professionals, aging services providers, community leaders, funders and others from the Greater Pittsburgh area and across the state.

Type of Event: Education
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Age-Friendly Greater Pittsburgh

17DEC

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: 12/17/2025 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, hgreen@jccpgh.org or 412-278-1780.
Type of Event: Memory Cafe
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Hillary Green, hgreen@jccpgh.org, 412-278-1780
 Click here to view informational flyer

26DEC

Memory Cafe at the Gathering Place

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: The Gathering Place for Community, Arts & Education
 304 S. State Street, Clarks Summit, PA 18411
Date and Time: 12/26/2025 10:00 AM
Brief Description of Event: What is a Memory Café?
A Memory Cafe is a social gathering for individuals living with memory loss and their care partners. Care partners can include spouses, children, friends, and professional caregivers.
Who has memory loss?
• People who have had strokes, dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease.
Why should someone come to the Memory Café? & What will I do there?
• Enjoy a baked good, coffee or tea.
• Participate in the planned activities or just sit and chat with others. It’s up to you.
• Form new friendships, talk, draw, create crafts, play games and much more.
Is there a cost?
• The Memory Café is free.
When is the Memory Café?
• The second and fourth Fridays of the month from 10 – 11:30 AM.
Where is the Memory Café?
• The Memory Café is at The Gathering Place for Community, Arts & Education located at 304 S. State Street in Clarks Summit on the first floor of the Clarks Summit Borough Building.
How do I find more information?
• Call 570-575-0384
• Email us at gatheringplacecs@gmail.com

Type of Event: Memory Cafe
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: The Gathering Place, gatheringplacecs@gmail.com, 570-575-0384
 Click here to view informational flyer

18DEC

Memory Cafe at the WVPL Ambler Branch Library

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Ambler Public Library
 209 Race Street, Ambler, PA 19002
Date and Time: 12/18/2025 11:00 AM
Brief Description of Event: People impacted by memory issues and those caring for them are invited to Ambler Library’s Memory Cafe on the third Thursday of
the month.

This event provides an opportunity for people living with dementia to socialize with new friends, enjoy refreshments, and engage in a
variety of activities in a safe and welcoming setting.

In order to offer the best possible experience, participation is limited to 20 people.

Please register by contacting Sharon Pachler: spachler@comcast.net or 908-612-3883 (text or phone).
Type of Event: Memory Cafe
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Sharon Pachler, spachler@comcast.net, 908-612-3883
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25DEC

Morningstar Memory Cafe by Senior Solutions

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Advent Moravian Church
 3730 Jacksonville Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18017
Date and Time: 12/25/2025 10:00 AM
Brief Description of Event: Morningstar Memory Cafe is a free, accessible and welcoming environment for people with dementia and their care partners to gather for fun, socialization and refreshments.

Meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month, 10am-12pm

For information and to register to attend, call Senior Solutions, 610-258-0700
Type of Event: Memory Cafe
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Senior Solutions, 610-258-0700
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16DEC

Music Memory Cafe

Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 12/16/2025 10:30 AM
Brief Description of Event: The Music Memory Cafe happens online weekly...it's informal and it's free! Everyone is invited to join...older, younger, retired, employed, memory groups, children, youth and more.

Do you have a favorite song to share? Do you have artwork to show? Do you like to sing along or play an instrument or keep the beat along with the music? If you or a family member or group is interested in listening, singing along, or just watching this one hour of music, please join us! The musicians sing, take song requests, and enjoy making connections.
Type of Event: Memory Cafe
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Marie Harnish, mharnish2017@gmail.com, 3176506388
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20DEC

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: 12/20/2025 10:00 AM
Brief Description of Event: Join the PLEC Memory Cafe, a social gathering for individuals experiencing dementia and their caregivers.

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

Contact us to sign up for our memory cafe
Call or text: 267-289-2953
Email: info@pleccommunities.org.

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), info@pleccommunities.org, 267-289-2953
 Click here to view informational flyer

17DEC

Purple Plate Dinner

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Turkey Hill Brewing Co.
 991 Central Road, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Date and Time: 12/17/2025 4:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: Join fellow dementia caregivers and their loved ones for a special evening out!

Enjoy a pay-your-own-way dinner featuring a limited menu in a warm, welcoming, and supportive environment.

3rd Wednesday of each month from 4:00-5:30pm. Registration is required. To register or have questions call/text: Hazley Yeager, 570-979-1199
Type of Event: Social
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Hazley Yeager, 570-979-1199