MOMENTIA Arts, Social, Fitness & Volunteer Opportunities for Persons with Memory Loss, Their Family and Friends
FALL 2019 OCTOBER 1 - DECEMBER 31 Programs and events are subject to change and/or cancellation. Please confirm with the program contact before attending. For the most up-to-date calendar of programs, visit
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The cover painting by Juliana Yin was created at Elderwise®, a day program that invites adults living with memory loss to creatively and meaningfully engage with each other through art, discussion, movement, and shared meals.
2 Table of Contents Programs & events are held in Seattle unless otherwise noted
Books, Poetry, Film and Theatre Living with Memory Loss: In Our Own Word...... 18 Meet Me at the Movies (Multiple Locations)...... 20 Re-Ignite the Mind with Improvisation and Play...... 26 Fitness and Walks Garden Discovery Walks ...... 15 Minds in Motion ...... 20 Out & About Walks ...... 24 Walking Group (Tacoma)...... 28 Zoo Walks ...... 29 Music and Dance All Present Community Song Circle ...... 8 Ballroom Dance Classes (Bellevue & Everett)...... 10 Community Chorus (Bellevue) ...... 11 Drumming Circle ...... 13 Friendly Folk Dance...... 14 Make Some Noise ...... 19 Momentia Drum Circle...... 21 Music Mends Minds (Mercer Island)...... 23 Music Mends Minds (Tacoma)...... 23 Sing Along ...... 27 Sounds of Swing Big Band & Dance (Bellevue)...... 27 Ukulele Jam & Sing Along...... 28 Social Engagement and Enrichment Programs Alzheimer’s Cafes (Multiple locations) ...... 5-7 Elderwise ...... 13 The Gathering Place ...... 16 Momentia Meet-Ups ...... 21 Momentia Mix...... 22 Momentia Mondays ...... 22 Old Friends Club ( Eastside)...... 24
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 3 Special Events Alzheimer’s Cafe Dinner at Tutta Bella...... 7 “Arts in the Park” Art Showing...... 9 Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead Celebration....12 Grape Jam (Kirkland)...... 16 Holiday Benefit Concert...... 18 Reflect, Refresh, Renew - A Caregiver Retreat...... 25
Visual Arts The Artist Within Exhibit (Bellevue & Seattle)...... 8 Art Walk (Edmonds) ...... 9 “Arts in the Park” Watercolor Painting...... 10 Elderwise Watercolor-Plus (Lynnwood) ...... 14 Gallery Discussion Before Alzheimer’s Cafe ...... 15 here:now Art-Making Classes & Gallery Tours ...... 17 here:now Gallery Tour ...... 17 Look Again: Guided Art Discussions (Bainbridge) ...19
4 Alzheimer’s & Memory Cafes An opportunity for persons with dementia, caregivers, family, and friends to come together and socialize in a relaxed environment free of expectations and judgment. Just companionship, great food and fun. Registration is not required and the only cost is for items ordered from the menu.
Bellevue Everett Every 4th Tuesday Every 2nd Friday 3:00pm - 5:00pm 11:30pm - 1:00pm
LOCATION LOCATION Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria Northwest Music Hall Crossroads 1402 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett 15600 NE 8th St, Bellevue CONTACT CONTACT 425.258.1605 Cheri Pamer | 425.830.0902 [email protected] [email protected]
**New** Federal Way Bothell Every 3rd Tuesday Every Friday 3:00pm - 5:00pm 10:30am - 1:00pm
LOCATION LOCATION Woodshop Restaurant Federal Way Library, Meeting Room 1 McMenamin’s Anderson School 34200 1st Way South, Federal Way 18607 Bothell Way NE, Bothell CONTACT
CONTACT Susan Manning | 253.838.3688 Heather Steele | 425.485.9797 [email protected] [email protected] Marysville Every 2nd Monday Edmonds 2:00pm - 4:00pm Every 4th Monday 2:00pm - 4:00pm LOCATION IHOP LOCATION 16518 Twin Lakes Ave, Marysville Pagliacci Pizza 10200 Edmonds Way, Edmonds CONTACT Moe Pocha | 425.355.1313 CONTACT [email protected] Moe Pocha | 425.355.1313 [email protected]
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Mercer Island Seattle–Columbia City Every 2nd Wednesday Every 2nd Thursday 3:00pm - 4:30pm 3:30pm - 5:00pm
LOCATION LOCATION Mo’s Pizza Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria 2630 77th Ave SE, Mercer Island 4918 Rainier Ave S, Seattle
CONTACT CONTACT Kayla Hoover | 206.721.1569 Carolyn Kelso | 206.356.0271 [email protected] [email protected]
Seattle–Frye Art Museum Port Hadlock Every 2nd Tuesday Every 4th Thursday 2:30pm - 4:00pm 2:00pm - 3:30pm (2:00pm - 2:30pm pre-cafe Gallery discussion) LOCATION Ferino’s Pizzeria LOCATION 846 Ness’ Corner Road, Port Hadlock Frye Art Museum 704 Terry Ave, Seattle CONTACT Patricia Smith | 360.379.4186 CONTACT [email protected] Mary Jane Knecht | 206.432.8265
[email protected] Puyallup Every 3rd Wednesday Seattle–Greenwood 2:30pm - 4:00pm Every 2nd Monday 1:00pm - 2:30pm LOCATION
Mrs. Turner’s Restaurant LOCATION 701 E. Main St, Puyallup Stage Door Cafe, 208 N 85th St, Seattle
CONTACT CONTACT Deb Dennison | 253.722.5682 Carin Mack | 206.230.0166 [email protected] [email protected]
Seattle–Capitol Hill Sedro-Wooley Every 4th Tuesday Every 3rd Friday 3:00pm - 4:00pm 1:00pm - 3:00pm
LOCATION LOCATION Queen Bee Cafe Magnolia Grill 2200 E Madison St, Ste B, Seattle 208 Ferry St, Sedro-Wooley
CONTACT CONTACT Susan Rauch | 206.325.1600 Sheila Snyder | 360.856.1911 [email protected] [email protected]
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Silverdale Tumwater Every 3rd Thursday Every 1st Thursday 1:00pm - 3:00pm 2:30pm - 4:30pm LOCATION Round Table Pizza LOCATION River’s Edge Restaurant, 3276 N. Plaza Rd, Suite 101, Silverdale 4611 Tumwater Valley Dr SE, Tumwater CONTACT Lora Lehner | 360.649.6793 CONTACT Cheri Knighton | 360.586.6181, ext 111 lllehner@maccom [email protected]
Tacoma Every 4th Wednesday To learn about new cafes including 3:00pm - 4:30pm those in Clarkston, Ellensburg, Graham, Spokane, Richland, Shelton LOCATION and Yakima, visit: Elmer’s Restaurant www.fulllifecare.org/alzcafes/ 7427 S Hosmer St, Tacoma
CONTACT Deb Dennison | 253.722.5682 [email protected]
Special Event The Alzheimer’s Cafe Dinner at Tutta Bella A special evening Café event for people with Alzheimer’s or other dementias and their care partners. Come expecting a festive Halloween themed dinner in a safe, supportive environment.
DATE & TIME CONTACT Tuesday, October 29 Greenwood Senior Center 5:30pm - 7:00pm 206.297.0875 [email protected] LOCATION Tutta Bella Wallingford REGISTRATION 4411 Stone Way N Required Seattle Space is limited.
COST PRESENTED BY None except for your cafe order Greenwood Senior Center
7 All Present Community Song Circle All Present is a community song circle for people with memory loss as well as their friends, families, and interested community members. Our innovative chorus will use the spirit of music to bring people together. We will sing familiar standards, songs from musicals, rounds, and songs from childhood. There will be piano, ukuleles, and more. Song sheets will be provided. All voices are welcome! No auditions neceessary.
DATE & TIME CONTACT Thursdays: October 17 - December 19 Greenwood Senior Center 10:30am - 12:00pm 206.297.0875 [email protected] LOCATION Greenwood Senior Center REGISTRATION 525 N 85th St, Seattle Not required
COST PRESENTED BY $40 PNA Members Greenwood Senior Center $60 Public No charge for care partners
The Artist Within Exhibit - Bellevue & Seattle The Art of Alzheimer’s presents “The Artist Within” exhibit which consists of 49 exhilarating paintings created by seven vibrant persons living with dementia, each sharing a unique view of the world. Delightful and surprising, the artwork effortlessly connects us - a vivid illustration that persons living with Alzheimer’s and other dementia are STILL HERE - living with dignity, purpose and joy. Art created at Elderwise®.
LOCATION LOCATION The Gardens at Town Square University House 933 111th Ave NE, Bellevue 4400 Stone Way N, Seattle
DATE DATE June 17, 2019 - October 13, 2019 October 17, 2019 - February 15, 2020
FEATURED ARTISTS: Julia Blackburn, Rosemary Freeman, Gloria Kenney, Jane Kippenhan, Pat Kristoferson, Lenny Larson, and Rafe Schwimmer.
COST: None
CONTACT: The Art of Alzheimer’s | 206.931.9939 | theartof alzheimer’s.org
8 Art Walk - Edmonds Stay socially active and engaged! Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of every month for Art Walks and to build relationships in your community. Individuals living with mild memory loss can enjoy facilitated art discussions. Care partners are welcome.
DATE & TIME COST REGISTRATION 3rd Tuesdays Monthly None Required 10:00am - 11:30am CONTACT PRESENTED BY LOCATION Kenna Little The Alzheimer’s Cascadia Art Museum 206.529.3868 Association 190 Sunset Ave S [email protected] Edmonds
Special Event “Arts in the Park” Art Show Opening Enjoy the opening for an exhibition of watercolor paintings inspired by a year in the Japanese Garden. All the art was produced in the “Arts in the Park” Watercolor Painting program. On display for the month of October with free entry on First Thursdays after 1pm. Refreshments provided.
DATE & TIME CONTACT October 3 Cayce Cheairs 3:00pm - 4:45pm 206.615.0100 [email protected] LOCATION Japanese Garden, Tateuchi Room REGISTRATION 1075 Lake Washington Blvd E Not required
COST PRESENTED BY None Seattle Parks and Recreation in partnership with Elderwise. Sponsored by Careforce
9 “Arts in the Park” Watercolor Painting Engage with art and nature in community! Led by a skilled Elderwise facilitator, this series is open to persons with early to mid-stage dementia and care partners. Each session includes time to explore in the garden, light refreshments, and a guided watercolor painting experience. No artistic experience necessary; all materials provided.
DATE & TIME CONTACT Tuesdays: 10/15, 10/22, 10/29 Cayce Cheairs | 206.615.0100 Morning session: 10:00am - 12:00 pm [email protected] OR Afternoon session: 1:30pm - 3:30pm REGISTRATION Required by 10/1 LOCATION Space is limited Japanese Garden 1075 Lake Washington Blvd E, Seattle PRESENTED BY Seattle Parks & Recreation in COST parnership with Elderwise. Sponsored None by Careforce
Ballroom Dance Classes - Bellevue & Everett Be active and social! Arthur Murray Dance Schools are offering dance classes for those living with memory loss and their care partners. Join to learn a variety of dance styles, connect with others in your community, and spend time with your dance partner in a fun and welcoming environment! Dance lessons are free. Registration is not required.
Bellevue Everett DATE & TIME DATE & TIME Saturdays: 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 11/2, Every Thursday 11/9, 11/23, 12/7, 12/14 3:45pm - 4:30pm 12:00pm - 12:45pm LOCATION LOCATION Arthur Murray Dance School Arthur Murray Dance Studio 5307 Evergreen Way, Everett 13122 NE 20th St, Suite 200, Bellevue CONTACT CONTACT Megan Dixon | 425.348.3610 Kelly Peters | 425.747.6611 [email protected] [email protected] PRESENTED BY: Arthur Murray Dance Studios in partnership with The Alzheimer’s Association
10 Community Chorus Come sing with our Community Chorus. New singers are welcome at any time. No audition and no advance notice are required. Just come as you are. We sing for our own fun and enjoyment with piano accompaniment. We sing popular songs from the 30s, 40s and 50s. Our six song books plus holiday music give us a large variety of songs to choose from. Typically, we sing at a nursing home on the 2nd Friday of each month and occasionally we perform elsewhere.
DATE & TIME CONTACT Every Friday North Bellevue Community Center 10:30am - 11:45am 425.452.7681
LOCATION REGISTRATION North Bellevue Community Center Not required 4063 148th Ave NE, Bellevue PRESENTED BY COST North Bellevue Community Center None
11 Special Event Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead - A Memory Friendly Celebration! We will honor the traditions of this Mexican holiday by remembering our family members and loved ones who have passed on, connecting to the strength of our ancestors and celebrating the people and relationships that continue to shape our lives and our communities. The day will begin with coffee and Mexican pastries followed by art activity workshops and lunch. The day will culminate with music and dancing! Programming will be in English and Spanish and participants are welcome to join for any part of the festivities or stay for the whole day!
DATE & TIME REGISTRATION Friday, November 1 Not required 10:00am - 2:00pm PRESENTED BY LOCATION Lake City Seniors, Sound Generations, Lake City Community Center Sea Mar Community Health Centers, 12531 28th Ave NE, Seattle Hunger Interventions Program, Seattle Parks and Recreation with support from COST Seattle Neighborhood Matching Fund None
CONTACT Akira Ohiso | 206.472.5472 [email protected] (English) or Martha Acuna 206.354.0597 [email protected] (Esapañol)
12 Drumming Circle Be part of a healing drumming circle for relaxation, energy, memory enhancement and a sense of well-being. Drumming, a cross-cultural phenomenon, dates back 30,000 years, and is an excellent way to access alpha brain waves. The class is facilitated by Judy Hilzer, an elder of the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians and nurse and a certified Shaman. No musical experience is required and drums and/or rattles provided. Join us and become our ongoing beat.
DATE & TIME CONTACT Wednesdays Ballard NW Senior Center 2:30pm - 3:00pm 206.297.0875
LOCATION REGISTRATION Ballard NW Senior Center Not required 5429 32nd NE, Seattle PRESENTED BY COST Ballard NW Senior Center $3.00 per person
Elderwise® Elderwise® is a daily enrichment program for people living with memory loss. lt provides spirit-centered care through discussion, art, music, movement, and mindfulness.
DATE & TIME CONTACT Weekly: Wednesday and Thursday 206.913.1757 10:00am - 2:00pm [email protected]
LOCATION REGISTRATION Northaven Senior Living Required 531 NE 112th St, Seattle PRESENTED BY COST Elderwise® $90 per day Reduced rate, limited availability
13 Elderwise® Watercolor-Plus - Lynnwood This program, specially designed for people living with memory loss and their care partners, is a series of wet-on-wet painting sessions led by an Elderwise® facilitator. It provides opportunities for participants to engage, create and explore in a supportive group, and for community engagement around celebrating the participants’ artwork.
DATE & TIME COST PRESENTED BY 1st & 3rd Mondays: None Elderwise, Center for 10/7, 10/21, 11/4, 11/18, Healthy Living, Homage CONTACT 12/2, 12/16 Senior Services, Verdant Shannon Serier 2:00pm - 3:00pm Health Commission 425.290.1268
LOCATION [email protected] or Homage Senior Services [email protected] 5026 196th St SW Lynnwood REGISTRATION Required
Friendly Folk Dance Join this Momentia Monday program and “Travel the world” with this inclusinve movement experience. A Silver Kite dance instructor will teach us simple dance motions set to inspiring music. All abilities welcome. Seated dance options available.
DATE & TIME CONTACT Mondays: 11/25, 12/2, 12/9 SESSC 10:30am - 11:30am 206.722.0317
LOCATION REGISTRATION Southeast Seattle Senior Center Not Required (SESSC) 4655 S Holly St, Seattle PRESENTED BY SESSC COST $5
14 Gallery Discussion Before The Frye Monthly Alzheimer’s Cafe Immediately before the Alzheimer’s Cafe, visit a favorite painting or explore a new work of art in a gallery discussion tour led by a museum educator or gallery guide. Tour meets in the Rotunda. Alzheimer’s Cafe begins immediately afterwards.
DATE & TIME CONTACT 2nd Tuesdays Monthly Mary Jane Knecht 2:00pm - 2:30pm 206.432.8265 (Alzheimer’s Cafe at the Frye starts [email protected] immediately afterwards at 3:00pm) REGISTRATION LOCATION Not Required Frye Art Museum 704 Terry Ave, Seattle PRESENTED BY Frye Art Museum COST None
Garden Discovery Walks Savor the season with mindful, relaxed walks through Seattle public gardens. Each walk is followed by a creative, nature-inspired activity led by a registered horticulture therapist. Light refreshments provided.
DATE & TIME CONTACT 1st Fridays Cayce Cheairs 10/4 & 11/1 206.615.0100 10:00am - 12:00pm [email protected]
LOCATION REGISTRATION Various Required. Space is limited to 15 partici- pants each month COST None PRESENTED BY Seattle Parks & Recreation in partnership with UW Memory & Brain Wellness Center, with support from Family Resource Home Care
15 The Gathering Place The Gathering Place is an early stage memory loss program for people living with Alzheimer’s, Mild Cognitive Impairment, or other kinds of diagnosed memory disorders that impact their daily living. This program fosters a strong sense of community while providing cognitive stimulation, exercise, cultural enrichment, and discussion. New members can join throughout the year.
DATE & TIME CONTACT Quartely Sessions: Carin Mack Tuesdays or Thursdays 206.230.0166 | [email protected] 1:00pm - 4:00pm REGISTRATION LOCATION Pre-screening and registration required. Greenwood Senior Center No drop-ins 525 N 85th St, Seattle PRESENTED BY COST Greenwood Senior Center $35 per session Some Scholarships available
Special Event The Grape Jam - Kirkland Momentia Eastside and Northwest Cellars are excited to present “The Grape Jam,” a Happy Hour and Social for people living with dementia and their partners. Bob Delf, founder of Northwest Cellars, will discuss winemaking as well as accompany us on piano for “A World of Music” Sing Along. Non- alcoholic drinks and snacks will be available. Space is limited.
DATE & TIME CONTACT Saturday, November 2 Barb Higgins 2:00pm - 4:00pm [email protected]
LOCATION REGISTRATION Northwest Cellars Required. Space is limited. To reserve a 11909-124th Avenue NE, Kirkland seat, e-mail: [email protected] COST No cost to attend PRESENTED BY $5 per glass of wine Northwest Cellars
16 here:now Art-Making Classes & Gallery Tours here:now is an arts-engagement program for adults living with dementia and their care partners to enjoy conversation, works of art, and artmaking in a supportive setting. Led by specially trained museum educators and teaching artists, the six-session class offers conversation-based gallery tours and studio art-making experiences that celebrate present-moment awareness and new possibilities for creative expression. A short social time concludes each session.
DATE & TIME CONTACT Wednesdays: 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 11/6, 206.432.8265 11/13, 11/20. 11/27, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18 [email protected] 2:00pm - 4:00pm REGISTRATION LOCATION Required. Space is limited Frye Art Museum 704 Terry Ave, Seattle MORE INFO fryemuseum.org/program/here_now COST None PRESENTED BY Frye Art Museum
here:now Gallery Tours Twice a month specially trained museum educators and gallery guides lead a discussion-based tour highlighting works of art in the Frye galleries. Conversation creates an exchange of ideas without relying on short-term memory or recall of historical art information. Tours also include in-gallery activities.
DATE & TIME CONTACT Tuesdays: 10/1, 11/5, 12/3 206.432.8265 Wednesdays: 10/30, 11/20, 12/18 [email protected] 2:00pm - 3:30pm REGISTRATION LOCATION Required. Space is limited Frye Art Museum Special704 Terry Documentary Ave, Seattle MORE INFO fryemuseum.org/program/here_now COST None PRESENTED BY Frye Art Museum
17 Special Event Holiday Benefit Concert The OK Chorale and the GSC’s own All Present Song Circle (an ESML-friendly community choir) will be singing a collection of holiday and winter favorites, guaranteed to put you in a festive mood! All proceeds will benefit our early stage memory loss programs. Feel free to bring cookies to share with others, and bring your appetite!
DATE & TIME COST REGISTRATION Saturday, December 21 $10 suggested Not required 2:00pm - 4:00pm CONTACT PRESENTED BY LOCATION Greenwood Senior Greenwood Senior Greenwood Senior Center Center Center 206.297.0875 525 N 85th St, Seattle
Living with Memory Loss: In Our Own Words Out of the desire to be advocates, members of The Gathering Place program who are living with memory loss, chose to create a short documentary, Living with Memory Loss: In Our Own Words. In this film they share inspiring advice and offer a more holistic narrative about living with memory loss. It is powerful to hear the voices and wisdom of people living with memory loss, and it is hoped that their fiercely open-hearted, humorous and hopeful messages have a positive impact.
The abbreviated version of the documentary (5 minutes) can be viewed at: https://youtu.be/h7G7-XYTKLU
The full length documentary (16 minutes) can be viewed at: www.phinneycenter.org/memoryloss-film
18 Look Again: Guided Art Discussions - Bainbridge Individuals living with mild memory loss and their care partners can enjoy facilitated art discussions in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Enjoy a light snack and fun conversation at the Museum Bistro afterwards.
DATE & TIME COST REGISTRATION 1st Fridays None, except for items Required 10:00am - 11:30am ordered from the bistro menu PRESENTED BY LOCATION Alzheimer’s Association Bainbridge Island CONTACT Museum of Art Kenna Little 550 Winslow Way E 206.529.3868 Bainbridge [email protected]
Make Some Noise A monthly drum circle experience in West Seattle for people with memory loss and their loved ones. Drums will be provided. No experience necessary.
DATE & TIME CONTACT Every Tuesday Martha Smith 1:00pm - 1:30pm 206.937.3701 ext 28578
LOCATION REGISTRATION Providence Mount Saint Vincent Not required. 4831 35th Ave SW, Seattle Note: Call front desk at 206.937.3700 COST the day before or morning of the class None to confirm the class is being held
PRESENTED BY Providence Mount Saint Vincent
19 Meet Me at the Movies - Multiple Locations Meet me at the Movies is a unique film experience. Designed for people with memory loss and their care partners, this program can be enjoyed by all adults. Theme-based clips from classic and contemporary films are shown, followed by facilitated audience discussion. Meet Me at the Movies celebrates the wonder of film and its ability to connect us with memories.
Seattle Bainbridge Island Saturday, November 2 Friday, November 15 11:30am - 1:00pm 10:30am - 12:00pm
LOCATION LOCATION Frye Art Museum Bainbridge Island Museum of Art 704 Terry Ave, Seattle 550 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Island
CONTACT CONTACT Frye Art Museum | 206.432.8265 Bainbridge Island Museum of Art 206.451.4004
Port Townsend Tuesday, November 12 1:00pm - 2:30pm REGISTRATION Not required for any Meet Me at the Movies programs LOCATION Rose Theatre PRESENTED BY 235 Taylor St, Port Townsend Frye Art Museum with Aging Wisdom, CONTACT Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, and Rose Theatre | 360.385.1039 the Rose Theatre
Minds in Motion Get moving with a weekly vigorous fitness class including cardio, balance, flexibility and strength. This weekly class will be taught with easy to follow instructions that are 1 and 2 steps long, and accompanied by visual cues. lnstructor: Chris Grekoff
DATE & TIME COST REGISTRATION Every Monday None Not required 2:00pm - 3:00pm (No class 12/23 & 12/30) CONTACT PRESENTED BY Cayce Cheairs Seattle Parks and LOCATION 206.615.0100 Recreation. Made possible Miller Community Center [email protected] with support from Aegis 330 19th Ave E, Seattle on Madison
20 Momentia Drum Circle We’ve all got rhythm - come find yours! Join Momentia Mondays and the circle of people living with memory loss, and their family and friends, and start drumming! Join this facilitated group of people with all stages of memory loss and explore the healing nature of rhythm and beats. Care partners, family, and friends are encouraged to participate. A limited supply of instruments will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own percussion instruments. Experience is not necessary.
DATE & TIME CONTACT Monday, December 16 Southeast Seattle Senior Center 10:30am - 11:30am 206.722.0317
LOCATION REGISTRATION Southeast Seattle Senior Center Preferred. Drop-ins welcome 4655 S Holly St, Seattle PRESENTED BY COST Southeast Seattle Senior Center None
Momentia Meet-Ups - Lake City Way Laugh, explore, create and connect at this inclusive, memory friendly opportunity for the whole community. Featuring different activities each month including improv, music, art, movement, and more! Followed by snacks and social time.
DATE & TIME CONTACT 3rd Fridays Akira | 206.286.6740 10/18, 11/15 [email protected] 1:00pm - 2:30pm REGISTRATION LOCATION Not required Lake City Community Center 12531 28th Ave NE, Seattle PRESENTED BY Seattle Parks and Recreation in COST partnership with Lake City Seniors - None Sound Generations and Sea Mar Latino Seniors Program
21 Momentia Mix - West Seattle Explore, create, and connect each month in West Seattle! Enjoy socializing, light refreshments and rotating creative activities, such as music, movement, improv, and art.
DATE & TIME COST PRESENTED BY 3rd Saturdays None Seattle Parks and 10/19 & 11/16 Recreation in partnership 10:30am - 12:00pm CONTACT with Providence Mount Cayce Cheairs St. Vinvent, Quail Park of LOCATION 206.615.0100 West Settle, and Senior Camp Long ELC, Main [email protected] Center of West Seattle Hall 5200 35th Ave SW, REGISTRATION Seattle Not required
Momentia Mondays Connect with others experiencing memory loss and explore different topics and projects together, including improv, drumming, movement, and more! Please call the Southeast Seattle Senior Center (SESSC) to confirm the program details.
DATE & TIME COST PRESENTED BY Every Monday None Seattle Parks and 10:30am - 11:30am Recreation in partnership (No program on 11/11) CONTACT with SESSC SESSC | 206.722.0317 LOCATION SESSC REGISTRATION 4655 S Holly St Not required Seattle
22 Music Mends Minds - Mercer Island Music Mends Minds, a community sing-along, is designed to provide seniors with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, brain injury, and Veteran’s with PTSD, an opportunity to join together in community to sing and enjoy music. No tryouts required and songbooks will be provided. All you need to do is show up and sing!
DATE & TIME CONTACT 3rd Wednesdays John Nelson | 206.947.7429 7/17, 8/21, 9,18 [email protected] 3:00pm - 4:00pm REGISTRATION LOCATION Not required Covenant Shores - Fellowship Hall 9151 Fortuna Drive, Mercer Island PRESENTED BY Rotary Club of Mercer Island COST None
Music Mends Minds - Tacoma Come make music with us! If you are living with early cognitive decline, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, dementia, traumatic brain injury or stroke, Pierce County Music Mends Minds “The Unforgettables” is looking for volunteer musicians, singers and others to be part of this unique musical group! Music Mends Minds builds Musical Support Groups in an effort to use “medicine for the mind,” while creating social support.
DATE & TIME CONTACT Every Tuesday Deb Dennison | 253.722.5691 3:00pm - 4:30pm [email protected]
LOCATION REGISTRATION Mountain View Community Center Not required 3607 122nd Avenue East, Edgewood PRESENTED BY COST Rotary Club of Puyallup, Lutheran None Community Services Northwest
23 Old Friends Club Members will find friendship and a new sense of belonging at Old Friends Club (OFC). Club activities include music, art, indoor and outdoor games, dancing and more. Lunch is included. Family members and caregivers will find comfort in knowing their loved one will be heard and supported at OFC while they take time for themselves. Most members attend at least 2 days each week. Come and join Old Friends Club today!
To learn more about Old Friends Club including the free 3-hour trial session and the rates, call 425.681.9776 or e-mail [email protected]. You can also read more at https://www.oldfriendsclub.org.
Kirkland Sammamish DATE & TIME DATE & TIME Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 9:30am - 2:30pm 9:30am - 2:30pm Carnation Bellevue DATE & TIME DATE & TIME Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays 9:30am - 2:30pm 10:00am - 3:00pm
PRESENTED BY: Old Friends Club
Out & About Walks Invigorate body, brain, and spirit with 2-3 mile, moderately-paced walks in various parks and neighborhoods throughout Seattle. Varied terrain includes sidewalks and gravel paths; mostly level, with occasional hills. Each walk ends with a social gathering in a nearby cafe.
DATE & TIME CONTACT Monthly: 2nd and 4th Fridays Cayce Cheairs | 206.615.0100 10:00am - 12:30pm [email protected]
LOCATION REGISTRATION Varies Required
COST PRESENTED BY None Seattle Parks and Recreation
24 Special Retreat for Caregivers Reflect, Refresh, Renew: A Retreat for Caregivers This is a retreat for spouses who are caring for a partner with dementia. It will be an opportunity to learn, let go and be in the moment while in a caring community. Please join us. Space is limited to 40 participants.
DATE & TIME CONTACT Saturday, October 19 Carin Mack 9:00am - 3:00pm 206.230.0166 | [email protected]
LOCATION REGISTRATION Sunset Hill Community Club Required. 206.297.0875 3003 NW 65th St, Seattle PRESENTED BY COST Greenwood Senior Center $10
25 Re-Ignite the Mind with Improvisation and Play Join Taproot lmprov actors for an hour of stimulating theatre fun that activates the brain as well as the funny bone. You will engage fully in the present, making improvisation a perfect theatre class for students with Early Stage Memory Loss (ESML). There is no memory requirement, just the delight of participating in a creative experience that releases the imagination while giving a sense of accomplishment, self confidence and social enrichment.Registration not required and walk-ins welcome.
Taproot Theatre Momentia Mondays DATE & TIME DATE & TIME 2nd Mondays: 10/14, 11/11 Mondays: 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 2:30pm - 3:30pm 11/4, 11/18 (Immediately following the Greenwood 10:30am - 11:30am Alzheimer’s Cafe at the same location) LOCATION LOCATION Southeast Seattle Senior Center Taproot Theatre’s lsaac Studio Theatre 4655 S Holly St, Seattle 212 N 85th St, Seattle COST COST None $10 per session Care partners invited at no cost CONTACT Southeast Seattle Senior Center (SESSC) CONTACT 206.722.0317 Pam Nolte | 206.529.3671 [email protected] PRESENTED BY SESSC, Taproot Theatre, and Seattle Neighborhoods PRESENTED BY Greenwood Senior Center and Taproot Theatre
26 Sing Along This dementia-friendly sing along group would love to have additional voices. We are accompanied by Michael Harris on the piano or guitar. No experience necessary. Just show up, sing, and have fun!
DATE & TIME CONTACT 4th Wednesdays Holly McNeill | 206.932.4044 ext. 2 5:00pm - 6:00pm REGISTRATION LOCATION Not required Senior Center of West Seattle 4217 SW Oregon St, Seattle PRESENTED BY Senior Center of West Seattle COST None
Sounds of Swing Big Band and Dance Come listen to the Sound of Swing Band rehearse on the first, third, and fourth Tuesday each month at the North Bellevue Community Center. This dementia- friendly opportunity can be enjoyed by all! On the second Tuesday bring your dancing shoes. The band has a full session and dancing is encouraged for those who are so inclined. Just listening and watching those who are dancing is fine too. Lastly, rumor has it there are a couple of great singers, who join in on the second Tuesday each month. Coffee and snacks are also offered.
DATE & TIME CONTACT Every Tuesday North Bellevue Community Center Band Rehearsal: 1st, 3rd & 4th Tuesday 425.452.7681 Band Rehearsal and Dancing: 2nd Tuesday REGISTRATION 1:00pm - 3:00pm Not required
LOCATION PRESENTED BY North Bellevue Community Center North Bellevue Community Center 4063 148th Ave NE, Bellevue
COST $3 on the second Tuesday for dancers Rehearsals: free
27 Ukulele Jam and Sing Along Get your ukulele on every Monday when you join this drop-in group in West Seattle to strum a few tunes or simply sing along with the strummers. Open to all levels of ukulele players and singers.
DATE & TIME CONTACT Every Monday Senior Center of West Seattle 1:00pm - 2:30pm 206.932.4044 Call to confirm class on holidays REGISTRATION LOCATION Not required | You may want to call and Senior Center of West Seattle confirm class is meeting 4217 SW Oregon St, Seattle PRESENTED BY COST Senior Center of West Seattle $1 Members | $2 Non-Members
Walking Group - Tacoma Looking to be more active? This Early Stage Memory Loss Walk offers individuals living with mild memory loss an opportunity for light exercise and social connection while enjoying local attractions. Walks are followed by coffee and conversation at a local cafe. Care partners welcome.
DATE & TIME CONTACT Every Friday Kenna Little, Alzheimer’s Association 10:00am - 11:30am 206.529.3868 | [email protected]
LOCATION REGISTRATION Various locations around Tacoma. For Pre-Registration Required example: LeMay Car Museum, Point Defiance Zoo, Ruston Way Waterfront, PRESENTED BY Washington State History Museum Alzheimer’s Association & Lutheran Community Services COST None
28 Zoo Walks Zoo Walks offer individuals with Memory Loss the opportunity to join a regular walking group and to socialize and build relationships with others in similar situations. Zoo Walkers gather in the zoo’s cafe after the walk for coffee and casual conversation. Zoo Walks are held year round with two week breaks between the Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall sessions.
DATE & TIME CONTACT Every Monday Kenna Little 9:30am - 11:30am 206.529.3868 Every Wednesday [email protected] 10:00am - 12:00pm REGISTRATION LOCATION Screening and registration by the Woodland Park Zoo Alzheimer’s Association required. Seattle Call 206.529.3868
COST PRESENTED BY None Alzheimer’s Association, Greenwood Senior Center, and Seattle Parks and Recreation
29 Quarterly Momentia Booklet by E-Mail The Momentia Quarterly Booklet is published each January, April, July and October. If you would like to receive the Momentia Booklet each quarter by e-mail, follow the instructions below.
To Receive a Quarterly Momentia Booklet by E-Mail: 1. Go to www.MomentiaSeattle.com 2.Click on “Booklet” 3.Click on “Subscribe To Quarterly E-Mail Booklet” 4.Complete the form 5.Click “Send”
30 Learn More Want to learn more about the Momentia movement and how to get involved? Contact a member of the Momentia Seattle Stewardship Team listed below. The team includes community members and organizational representatives who serve on a yearly basis. They build awareness about the Momentia movement and provide tips to others who would like to start dementia-friendly programming.
2019 Momentia Seattle Stewardship Team Cayce Cheairs, Seattle Parks & Recreation [email protected] Cecily Kaplan, Greenwood Senior Center [email protected] Kenna Little, Alzheimer’s Association [email protected] Marigrace Becker, UW Medicine Memory & Brain Wellness Center [email protected] Marilyn Raichle, The Art of Alzheimer’s marilyn@theartofalzheimer’s.org Melinda Franklin, Community Member [email protected] Mollia Jensen, Elderwise [email protected] Nora Gibson, Full Life Care [email protected] Pam Nolte, Taproot Theatre [email protected]
31 What is Momentia? Momentia is a grassroots movement empowering people with memory loss and their loved ones to remain connected and active in the community.
The Puget Sound region is home to a variety of dementia-friendly opportunities offered by a growing number of community members and organizations.
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