Join us in Maude's Garden at the Memory Hub to discover what is emerging as spring approaches. Engage in a horticultural activity, and with each other, and learn what makes this public "memory garden" particularly accessible to people living with dementia. Light refreshments provided.
Offered in partnership with Seattle Parks and Recreation and UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center.
Registered participants will receive details prior to program start. A conversation with the Dementia-Friendly Recreation Specialist is required for 1st time participants. Please contact tamara.keefe@seattle.gov.
Upcoming Events in Arts and Nature
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'Dancing Together' A Seated Movement Class
Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 1:00pm
Come together to move to music, exploring various dance styles and having fun with familiar songs. Dancing Together is based on adaptive dance programs for people with cognitive impairment and is also appropriate for people with limited mobility. No dance experience necessary. Free and open to the public - just drop in!
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Ignite Aging 2025 Creative Arts and Healthy Aging
Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 9:00am
Mark your calendars for the UW School of Nursing de Tornyay Center for Healthy Aging’s 9th annual Ignite Aging symposium! This year’s event will highlight the connection between creativity and healthy aging. In addition to our usual lightning-quick talks, each talk will be followed by an interactive activity. Join us to learn how mindfulness, music, garden activities, and more can enhance our lives and health as we age.
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Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 4:00pm
Come celebrate summer together with people living with memory loss, family, friends, and others in the neighborhood! Concerts take place from 4-6 p.m. every last Thursday of the month in July, August, and September. Please sign up below for each event you would like to attend. Offered by UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center and Seattle Public Library at the Memory Hub. Questions: 206-543-2440, mbecker1@uw.edu.
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'Dancing Together' A Seated Movement Class
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 1:00pm
Come together to move to music, exploring various dance styles and having fun with familiar songs. Dancing Together is based on adaptive dance programs for people with cognitive impairment and is also appropriate for people with limited mobility. No dance experience necessary. Free and open to the public - just drop in!
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Garden Discovery Program - Fall
Friday, October 3, 2025 at 10:30am
Join us in the garden at the Memory Hub. Discover changes through the season, 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 (October 3, November 7, December 5).