Join us in the garden at the Memory Hub. Discover changes through the season, engage in horticultural activities, and learn what makes this public "memory garden" particularly accessible to people living with dementia and their families in this 3-part series (Oct.6, Nov. 3, Dec. 1). Light refreshments provided. Offered in partnership by Seattle Parks and Recreation and UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center and with support from Aegis Living Assisted Living and Memory Care.
Directions to the First Hill Seattle location and free parking options will be provided to registered participants prior to program start.
Enrollment for the Fall 2023 Garden Discovery Program is open through the Seattle Parks and Recreation website, activity # 60613.
First time Dementia-Friendly Recreation participants, please contact tamara.keefe@seattle.gov to schedule required conversation.
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 2:30pm
Join us to see what's new with art at the Memory Hub this Fall!
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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!