The Memory Hub
June Newsletter
The June 2025 Newsletter is out! Join us at the Memory Hub for our third annual Brain Health Block Party on June 25, featuring fun activities for all ages. Explore our programs and resources designed for individuals living with memory loss and their families.
Welcome to the Memory Hub
Welcome to the Memory Hub: A Place for Dementia-Friendly Community, Collaboration and Impact! Bringing together people, programs and partners, the Memory Hub operates as a vibrant dementia-specific community center, collaborative workspace and training center. Spearheaded by the UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center (MBWC), and located on the campus of founding partner the Frye Art Museum, the Memory Hub welcomes visitors year-round to explore what it means to live well with dementia.
Serving Up Smiles at Bridges Bistro
This month, we were excited to co-host the second run of Bridges Bistro - a unique dining experience in which the servers are individuals living with memory loss or dementia. This pop-up event, based on the Restaurant of Mistaken Orders in Japan, is to our knowledge the first of its kind in the U.S.
What are dementia-friendly communities?
Everyone can play a part in developing dementia-friendly communities or spreading awareness. Visit our page for inspiration, guidance, and practical tools at a local and national level.
Team Spotlight: Petra Jouflas (Frye Art Museum)
The Frye has welcomed Petra Jouflas, the new Creative Aging Programs Coordinator at the Frye! She will serve as the liaison between the Frye's Creative Aging programs and the Memory Hub.
Dispatches from ‘Dancing Together’ - November
In the Dancing Together project, Dr. Julia Becke is holding weekly dance-making sessions at the Memory Hub. In the community, Dr. Becke will also work with residents in The Terraces at Skyline. This project will culminate in a final performance on December 11, in which participants will act as co-creators of the dance movements.
Memory Hub Team Spotlight: Steve Wilson, Alzheimer’s Association®
Steve Wilson is a Care Consultant for the Alzheimer’s Association. At the Memory Hub, he helps people with memory loss and care partners get connected to helpful resources for via free in-person, phone, or virtual consults. Steve has worked as a music therapist in long term care homes in many different locations.
Upcoming Events
Dementia Friends Info Session: Invite a Friend!
Thursday, June 26, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm
Zoom
Invite one or more friends to this dementia awareness session to help us reach our goal of 5,000 Dementia Friends
Virtual Caregiver Forum (Waitlist)
Monday, June 30, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am
Online
Program is Currently Full; Join the Waitlist. In this group, join other family caregivers to share feelings and experiences about caring for a loved one with memory loss or dementia. Make meaningful connections, offer mutual support, and discover strategies that work for others. Participate online or by phone, with a free application called Zoom. Facilitated by trained volunteers with support from our program manager. Sign up the day before.
Chinese Healthy Aging Programs
Monday, June 30, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm
1021 Columbia St. Seattle WA 98104
The spring series of the Chinese Healthy Aging programs, featuring tai chi, karaoke and mahjong, will run 1-3 p.m. Mondays April 4 – June 30 at the Memory Hub.