Millis Memory Café
Come spend the morning with us!
A memory café is a welcoming place for individuals and families living with memory changes. Each café event will include a featured activity or performer, time for conversation, as well as coffee and refreshments.
Millis Memory Café will be held the 4th Monday of each month from 10:30 AM to 12 Noon in the Roche Brothers Community Room. All are welcome and there is no cost to attend.
Upcoming Meetings:
Monday, January 26: Canceled due to weather
Monday, February 23
Monday, March 23
We look forward to seeing you!
For more information, contact Kim Tolson.
*January’s entertainment is sponsored by Seniors Helping Seniors. Thank you!
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do participants need to acknowledge that they have dementia?
A: No. They will not be asked if they have a diagnosis. The environment is geared to the comfort and success of people with a wide range of cognitive capacities. The focus is socializing and creative exploration, activities common to all of us.
Q: What disease stage is the Millis Memory Café geared to?
A: The Millis Memory Café is appropriate for anyone who can negotiate the physical space (which is fully wheelchair accessible), and enjoy being in a group of people. A care partner should stay with anyone who needs assistance with ambulation, medications and/or using the restroom. Staff and volunteers will NOT be able to help with these personal care needs.
Q: Is the Millis Memory Café for care partners, too?
A: Yes! Participants in Memory Cafes around the country often say that their favorite moments come when the person with dementia is enlivened by social interaction or arts activities, creating a sense of reconnection and closeness. Also, Memory Cafés give care partners a chance to meet and socialize with other care partners.
Q: Could I bring a group of people from a day program or residential facility to participate?
A: The Millis Memory Café is happy to welcome small groups and requests advance notice when possible. Please contact Kim Tolson at 508-376-8282 or ktolson@minlib.net if you are planning on bringing a group.
Q: Will you offer informational speakers at the Millis Memory Café?
A: No. We want to give people living with Alzheimer’s/related disorders a break from focusing on the disease, and we want to welcome those who have not been diagnosed or do not acknowledge their diagnosis. However, the Café will give individuals and care partners a chance to meet others with whom they may choose to share resources and support.
Q: What takes place during the Millis Memory Café?
A: Each Café event will feature guest artists and entertainers as well as time for socializing. Refreshments will also be provided. There is no background knowledge required to participate in Memory Café programs.