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
December 8, 2023, January 26, February 23, March 29, 2024
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
December 13, 2023; January 10, February 14, March 13 2024
Location: Coco’s Bakery & Restaurant
7250 N. Oracle 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
December 13, 2023, January 10 & 24, February 14 & 28, March 13 & 27, 2024
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
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
December 14, 2023, January 11, February 8, March 14, 2024
Location: United Methodist Church of Green Valley
300 W. Esperanza Blvd.
Green Valley, AZ 85614
*Registration requested* To register call 520.625.4712
Posada Life Memory Café:
In partnership with Dementia Capable Southern Arizona and Posada Life Community Services
3rd Saturday of each month – 1:00pm-2:00pm
December 16, 2023, January 20, February 17, March 16, 2024
Location: Posada Life Community Center
780 S. Park Centre Ave.
Green Valley, AZ 85614
Point of contact – Ellen March at 520.393.6840 or EMarch@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.