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
Memory Cafés in Pima County
AARP Memory Café
In Partnership with Dementia Capable Southern Arizona and AARP Arizona
Last Friday of each month
10:00–11:30 am
January 30, February 27 & March 27, 2026
6700 N. Oracle Rd. Suite 331
Tucson, AZ 85704
Point of contact: Sheryl Rehs at (516) 712-4889 or tucsonsheryl@yahoo.com
Registration is appreciated but not required.
To register, visit AARP Events around Tucson, AZ
Alzheimer’s Association Memory Café
Second Wednesday of each month
3:00–4:00 pm
January 14, February 11 & March 11, 2026
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 Southern Arizona Senior Pride
Second and fourth Wednesday of each month
10:00–11:00 am
January 14 and 28, February 11 and 25 & March 11 and 25, 2026
Katie Dusenberry Healthy Aging Center (PCOA)
600 S. Country Club Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85716
Point of contact: Nicole Thomas at (520) 790-7573 ext. 1739 or nthomas@pcoa.org
Registration is appreciated but not required.
To register, visit https://cafeatthekatie.eventbrite.com
Café at Lupu
In Partnership with Dementia Capable Southern Arizona
Third Tuesday of each month
10:00–11:00 am
January 20, February 17 & March 17, 2026
The Lupu (PCOA)
8467 E. Broadway Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85710
Point of contact: Nicole Thomas at (520) 790-7573 ext. 1739 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
Second Thursday of each month
2:00–3:00 pm
January 8, February 12 & March 12, 2026
United Methodist Church of Green Valley
300 W. Esperanza Blvd.
Green Valley, AZ 85614
*Registration requested* To register call (520) 625-4712
Memory Café at Casa de Encanto
In partnership with Dementia Capable Southern Arizona and Chicanos por la Causa
Second Monday of each month · Segundo lunes del mes
10:00–11:00 am
January/enero 12, February/febrero 9 & March/marzo 9, 2026
Casa de Encanto
250 N. Silverbell Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85745
*Registration requested* / *Registro solicitado*
Point of contact: Mariana Gutierrez (520) 310-4516
Memory Café at Casa del Pueblo
In partnership with Dementia Capable Southern Arizona and Chicanos por la Causa
First Tuesday of each month · Primer martes del mel
10:00–11:00 am
January/enero 6, February/febrero 3 & March/marzo 3, 2026
Casa del Pueblo
4975 S. Liberty Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85706
*Registration requested* / *Registro solicitado*
Point of contact: Amee Gonzalez (520) 310-2915
Memory Café with YWCA
In partnership with Dementia Capable Southern Arizona and YWCA Southern Arizona
Third Thursday of each month · Tercer Jueves del mes
10:00–11:00 am
January/enero 15, February/febrero 19 & March/marzo 19, 2026
House of Neighborly Services
243 W. 33rd St.
Tucson, AZ 85713
*Registration requested* / *Registro solicitado*
Point of contact: Maria Ornelas (520) 596-0115
Midtown Memory Café at JFCS
In partnership with Dementia Capable Southern Arizona and JFCS of Southern Arizona
Second Thursday of each month
10:30–11:30 am
January 8, February 12 & March 12, 2026
JFCS Tucson
4301 E. 5th St.
Tucson, AZ 85711
Point of contact: Sophie German at (520) 795-0300 or sgerman@jfcstucson.org
Registration is encouraged.
Posada Life Memory Café
In partnership with Dementia Capable Southern Arizona and La Posada Community Services
Third Friday of each month
1:00–2:00 pm
January 16, February 20 & March 20, 2026
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 Café Interactive Map
