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Thanks for subscribing to the Memory Hub Newsletter, your source of the latest news, events, and resources at our vibrant community center for people living with memory loss, their families, and all who support a dementia-friendly community. This dynamic space is operated by the UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center, alongside partners the Frye Art Museum, the Alzheimer's Association, Elderwise, Kin On Health Care Center, and Maude's Ventures. | | Drop in anytime between 9am - 4pm, Monday - Thursday. We are located at 1021 Columbia St. Seattle. | |  | Limited valet parking provided around the corner at Murano Senior Living, with validation at our front desk. | | | Welcome to Maude's Ventures as a new Memory Hub On-site collaborator! | | The Memory Hub, operated by UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center, flourishes thanks to a set of amazing collaborator organizations that share the mission to serve people living with memory loss and their families. These key partners meet monthly, intentionally support each other’s work, and enable families to access multiple supportive resources when they come through the door. | | |
The Memory Hub team is delighted to welcome Maude’s Ventures to the team of on-site collaborators. As a philanthropic initiative of the Richard and Maude Ferry Foundation, Maude's Ventures has been investing in innovative strategies to address the needs of people living with dementia and their caregivers for over five years.
"With the national vantage point of Maude's Ventures, we’re excited to see opportunities for synergy open up between the dementia innovations here in our state and those that Maude’s Ventures will support across the nation," says Director of the Memory Hub Marigrace Becker, MSW.
Samantha Lafontaine, MBS, Program Director of Maude's Ventures, will represent the organization on-site at the Memory Hub.
"The goal of Maude's Ventures is to provide funding to innovative organizations and programs that offer solutions for people living with dementia and their families," says Samantha. "By working at the Memory Hub, we're witnessing innovations in action and working closely with people with memory loss, their caregivers, and their loved ones. I have no doubt this will be hugely impactful in ensuring our selection process is truly meeting our goals and delivering meaningful change."
Read entire article [MBWC]
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Maude’s Ventures 2026 Applications are Open!
Maude’s Ventures is thrilled to announce that the application cycle has officially begun! From today, June 1, through August 31st, 2026, we will accept applications for both Maude’s Ventures and the Young Founders Program.
Maude’s Ventures offers funding of up to $50,000 for innovations in Dementia care and caregiving. For our purposes, innovation means expanding the reach of quality, effective care to individuals living with dementia nationwide. It means scaling impact to touch as many lives as possible and addressing unmet or overlooked needs within the dementia community. If you feel this describes your program or organization, we welcome your application!
Additionally, 2026 marks the second year of the Young Founder’s Program! This program offers grants of $2,500 to high school and college students, and recent graduates, for intergenerational efforts to support people living with Dementia and their caregivers.
Application Information [PDF]
Maude's Venture's website
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Brain Health Block Party on Seattle’s First Hill
Neighboring organizations come together in honor of Brain Health Awareness Month
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This June, join your First Hill neighbors for our fourth annual Brain Health Block Party in honor of Brain Health Awareness Month. From 11 am - 2 pm on Friday, June 26, have fun exploring the neighborhood, stopping at various brain-healthy activity stations to enjoy music, puzzles, creative arts, movement, and more. Healthy snacks included! A fun and free event for all ages, with a special invitation to folks age 50+.
“The 4th Annual Brain Health Block Party will be here before you know it,” states Katie Zeitler, program manager for the Dementia Friends public awareness program and project lead for the Memory Cafe Expansion Project at the MBWC. “Brain health is essential at any age, and there are many simple steps and fun actions you can take in everyday life to support a healthy brain, like learning new things, eating well, and getting a good night’s sleep. We are looking forward to celebrating brain health with our First Hill community and hope to see you there."
Learn more [MBWC]
| | A Cross-Cultural Community Café with Kin On | |
Memory Hub collaborator, Kin On Health Care Center hosts a monthly Cross-Cultural Community Café series and provides free coffee to attendees. The May event was a great success, attracting more than 100 participants. The goal is to create a welcoming, stigma-free space where people of all ages and backgrounds can connect with individuals living with dementia, enjoy refreshments, and participate in fun activities. Kin On also invites people living with dementia and their caregivers to help serve coffee, which helps build self-esteem and strengthen their relationships. Join the next Cross-Cultural Community Café event to raise public awareness about dementia and foster social connections within the community. | | | |
Memory Navigator Consultation Services
Free 30-minute Memory Navigator appointments, offered by Kin On (Chinese and English) on Monday afternoons or by Nolia Health (English) on Tuesdays, and by an MSW student intern on Wednesdays. Get support with memory loss or caregiving topics, including information and referrals to community resources. Appointments are available in person and via Zoom or phone. Book online from the Memory Navigator page, or call the front desk at 206.616.6035.
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How to Start a Memory Cafe in Your Community: A Free Half-Day Training
Starting in 2026, the UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center, in alignment with the Memory Cafe Alliance (housed within Dementia Friendly America/USAging), will work with community partners to launch the Memory Cafe Expansion Project. We will be offering free trainings around Washington State for anyone interested in learning how to start a Memory Cafe.
Friday, June 12, 10 am - 2:30 pm (Lewis Mason Thurston Area Agency of Aging, Olympia, WA)
Register | Flyer
Monday, June 22, 10 am - 2:30 pm (The Camano Center, Camano, WA)
Register | Flyer
Learn more about the Memory Café Expansion Project and additional upcoming trainings.
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Galleries and Gardens
Friday, August 14, 2 - 4 pm
Start your afternoon at the Frye with an art discussion inspired by an artwork from the exhibition Wallflowers, then continue next door to the Memory Hub for a tea workshop and creative botanical-themed experience inspired by Maude’s Garden, the award-winning therapeutic memory garden located on site.
Designed for people living with dementia and their care partners, this event invites pairs to connect through creativity, conversation, and sensory experiences.
Capacity is limited to 16 participants (8 pairs of individuals living with dementia and their care partners).
Learn more and register
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Garden Discovery Program - Summer
Fridays: July 17, August 7, September 4
Join us in the garden at the Memory Hub. Discover changes through the season, engage in horticultural activities, engage in nature-based projects, and learn about this public "memory garden," created for people living with dementia and their families in this 3-part series (July 17, August 7, September 4). Offered in partnership with UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center and Seattle Parks and Recreation.
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Books & Beats
June 17, 2:30 pm- 4 pm and every 3rd Wednesday of the month. Each book is discussed for two months.
Caregivers will have a book discussion group led by the Seattle Public Library. People with memory loss will have a music engagement program led by a certified music therapist. In the last half hour, we'll come together for social time and snacks!
Flyer for 2026
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Dancing Together
June 24, 1 pm - 2 pm
Join Dr. Julia Becke for Dancing Together at the Memory Hub! Dancing Together is a seated dance and movement program designed for people living with memory loss and their families. This free workshop offers a unique opportunity for joyful self-expression through movement, inspired by the stunning sounds of a nationally acclaimed string quartet. No registration required.
Learn more about Dancing Together
View Spring 2026 flyer [PDF]
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The Alzheimer's Café at the Memory Hub
Thursday, July 16, 2:30 - 4 pm
Enjoy a spirited art discussion, a variety of live music and singing, and refreshments. New and returning participants are encouraged to register for this free and fun dementia-friendly program.
Join the Frye Art Museum and the UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center for an uplifting time of social connection! A unique opportunity for people living with dementia, their care partners, family, and friends to enjoy companionship, artwork discussions, live music, snacks, and fun in a relaxed environment. View
Register for the Upcoming Alzheimer's Cafes!
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Dementia Friends Information Sessions
Dementia Friends are part of a dementia-friendly community. At our sessions we share information about dementia and brain health, tips for communicating with someone living with dementia, and ways to take action. Learn more and attend a Dementia Friends Information Session! The UW MBWC is proud to lead the Dementia Friends program in WA State on behalf of the Dementia Action Collaborative.
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Learn about our Chinese-language caregiver support group and activity program for loved ones at the Memory Hub, offered by our on-site collaborator Kin On Health Care Center!
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Virtual FTD Caregiver Support Group
A virtual support group for people caring for a loved one with frontotemporal degeneration. Every second Wednesday of the month 5:30 pm PT - 7 pm PT, on Zoom. For more information and the Zoom link, contact facilitators Dennis Kelly at dwkellyjr@gmail.com or Pooja Thorali at thoralip@uw.edu.
Flyer
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PPA Together
Do you or a loved one live with primary progressive aphasia (PPA/PPAOS)? Come explore a group just for you! We meet monthly, on Wednesday afternoons. A free event. Flyer
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PD+ Support Group
Mutual support for people with CBD, PSP, MSA, and their care partners and loved ones. Facilitated by the American Parkinson Disease Association NW Chapter. Program Page
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Memory Loss: A Guide to Next Steps
Monthly Orientation for People Recently Diagnosed with Memory Loss or Dementia
Have you recently been diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment or dementia? Join us for this introductory class. Get your questions answered by an expert panel including peer mentors who share strategies for living well with memory loss, and a medical provider from the UW Memory & Brain Wellness Center.
Flyer for the 2026 Memory Loss: A Guide to Next Steps Program
Sign up
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Learn about all recurring programs hosted at the Memory Hub, offered by the UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center and our on-site collaborators by clicking on the Support, Education, and Engagement menu item on the Memory Hub website. | | | | Memory Hub Collaborator Offerings in the Community | | The Memory Hub is operated by the UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center. Our partners include the Frye Art Museum, the Alzheimer's Association, Elderwise, Kin On Health Care Center, and Maude's Ventures. See below for their news and offerings that happen in locations beyond the Memory Hub. | | | Latest offerings at Elderwise | | |
Seeking Enthusiastic Volunteers for Elderwise!
Elderwise is a nonprofit social adult day program for people living with dementia. It is known for its Spirit-Centered Care® philosophy that believes all persons, regardless of physical or cognitive abilities, have the ability to grow, experience joy and thrive in a nurturing place of community. We would love you to join our team!
OUR PROGRAM DAY CONSISTS OF:
- Morning Café & Guided Group Discussion
- Outdoor time in a garden or “forest-path” setting
- Watercolor painting through a Spirit-Centered Flow
- Communal Lunch
- Singing/ Music, Movement & Breathing
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO:
- Help bring joy and purpose to people who are living with dementia
- Help set-up, clean-up and support our staff facilitators
- Help serve lunch and snacks
- Be on call for last minute changes (when another volunteer is sick, etc.)
- Play an instrument during singing (timeframe between 1:00-2:00)
LOCATIONS:
- First Hill, Seattle, Memory Hub (Mondays-Thursdays)
- Bellevue, Temple de Hirsch Sinai (Wednesdays)
- Ravenna, NE Seattle, Full Life Care (Thursdays)
TIME: 9:30 AM-2:00 PM (can be broken into 2-hour shifts or full day)
CONTACT: Claire Cuccio at claire@elderwise.org or call 206-913-1757
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Latest offerings at the Frye Art Museum
704 Terry Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104
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Meet Me at the Movies
Thurs. Aug. 6, 2 - 3 pm
Celebrate the magic of film in this entertaining and inspiring program, open to all older adults, including those living with memory loss. Meet Me at the Movies features themed film clips that spark imagination and memories, followed by a facilitated audience discussion.
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Latest offerings of Kin On Health Care Center
Seattle and Bellevue
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Cross-Cultural (and Dementia-Friendly) Community Café: Fathers and Heritage
Sat. June 27, 10 am - 12 pm
Join Kin On Health Care Center for a special Cross-Cultural (and Dementia-Friendly) Community Café, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at Westminster Chapel Church in Bellevue. Enjoy free coffee and activities related to the theme of Fathers and Heritage.
Flyer | Sign Up [Cognitoforms.com]
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Dementia Resource Fair at Greenwood Senior Center
Find support, services and connection at the Dementia Resource Fair at Seattle’s Greenwood Senior Center, 2-4 p.m. Wednesday June 17. Learn more by emailing kristeno@phinneycenter.org.
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New Memory Cafe at the Cameo Café
A new Memory Cafe is now up and running at the Cameo Café in Vancouver, WA, from 10 am – 12 pm every second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Enjoy a welcoming space for people living with memory loss and caregivers to connect over coffee and activities.
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Cruise the Bay with Dementia Support Northwest
Dementia Support Northwest in Bellingham offers a dementia-friendly “Cruise the Bay” experience in honor of their 43rd anniversary, from 5:30-8 p.m. Monday, July 27. Enjoy a special evening on the water with others from the memory loss community. Learn more by emailing info@dementiasupportnw.org.
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