Memory Cafés
What are Memory Cafés?
A Memory Café is a warm, welcoming environment for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. They are designed to include caregivers as well (if they are involved), for a shared experience. Additionally, they are helpful for people with all forms of mild cognitive impairment. Each Memory Café is unique, they focus on different aspects to create a distinctive experience for the individual with cognitive decline and their loved ones. Some Memory Cafés invite guest artists or musicians to attend, some offer education about memory changes, while others are just for relaxing and chatting. Memory Cafés can be offered both in person and virtually. Free and welcome to all!
Memory Cafés in Pima County
AARP Memory Café:
In Partnership with Dementia Capable Southern Arizona and AARP Arizona
Last Friday of each month – 10:00-11:30am
October 25th, November 15th, December 13th, 2024
(November and December cafes are earlier in the month due to holidays)
6700 N. Oracle Rd. Suite 331
Tucson, AZ 85704
Point of contact – Aaron Wodka at 520.730.1170 or awodka@aarp.org
To register, visit – AARP Events around Tucson, AZ
Registration is appreciated but not required.
Alzheimer’s Association Memory Café:
2nd Wednesday of each month – 3:00-4:00pm
October 9th, November 13th, December 11th, 2024
Location: Beyond Bread
421 W. Ina Road
Tucson, AZ 85704
Point of contact – Susie James at 928.237.2926 or sjames@alz.org
Registration is appreciated but not required.
Café at The Katie:
In partnership with Dementia Capable Southern Arizona and Senior Pride
2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month – 10:00-11:00am
October 9th & 23rd, November 13th, December 11th, 2024
(no second café in November or December due to holidays)
Location: The Katie
600 S. Country Club Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85716
Point of contact – Nicole Thomas at 520.790.7573 x1739 or nthomas@pcoa.org
Registration is appreciated but not required.
To register, visit https://cafeatthekatie.eventbrite.com
Café at The Lupu:
In Partnership with Dementia Capable Southern Arizona
3rd Tuesday of each month (starting in May)– 10:00-11:00am
October 15th, November 19th, December 17th, 2024
Location: 8467 E. Broadway Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85710
Point of contact – Nicole Thomas at 520.790.7573 x1739 or nthomas@pcoa.org
Registration is appreciated but not required.
To register, visit http://cafeatthelupu.eventbrite.com
Esperanza Memory Café:
In partnership with Dementia Capable Southern Arizona and United Methodist Church of Green Valley
2nd Thursday of each month – 2:00-3:00pm
October 10th, November 14th, December 12th, 2024
Location: United Methodist Church of Green Valley
300 W. Esperanza Blvd.
Green Valley, AZ 85614
*Registration requested* To register call 520.625.4712
Midtown Memory Café at JFCS
In partnership with Dementia Capable Southern Arizona and JFCS of Southern Arizona
2nd Thursday of each month – 10:30-11:30am
November 14th, December 12th, 2024
Location: JFCS Tucson
4301 E 5th St.
Tucson, AZ 85711
Point of contact – Alison Wood 520.795.0300 x2248 or awood@jfcstucson.org
Registration is encouraged. To register, visit bit.ly/JFCSMemoryCafe
Posada Life Memory Café:
In partnership with Dementia Capable Southern Arizona and La Posada Community Services
3rd Saturday of each month – 1:00pm-2:00pm *starting in May moving to the 3rd Friday*
October 18th, November 15th, December 20th, 2024
Location: La Posada Community Center
780 S. Park Centre Ave.
Green Valley, AZ 85614
Point of contact – Vicki Roy at 520.393.6800 or VRoy@casagv.org
Registration is appreciated but not required.
Volunteer with a Memory Café!
Like many PCOA programs, Memory Cafés rely on the dedication and commitment of volunteers.
To learn more about becoming a Memory Café volunteer, please call 520-790-7573, ext. 1739.
Memory Cafe Interactive Map
