
Connect with nature and engage in horticultural therapy activities at Maude's Garden with others living with memory loss and friends and family.
- Explore the garden, engage in plant-based activities led by a horticultural therapist, and make social connections in a supportive community.
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Offered as distinct 3-part series during a season. Spring (April-June) - Summer (July - September) - Fall (Oct-Dec). No cost to attend.
A phone conversation with the Dementia-Friendly Recreation Specialist is required for 1st time participants. Please contact tamara.keefe@seattle.gov to schedule.
A partnership between Seattle Parks and Recreation and UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center. The Garden Discovery Program is made possible by support from Aegis Living Assisted Living and Memory Care communities.
Upcoming Events
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'Dancing Together' A Seated Movement Class
Wednesday, September 3, 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 - Summer
Friday, September 5, 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 (July 18, August 1, September 5).
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Monday, September 8, 2025 at 1:30pm
Join us to volunteer in Maude’s Garden at the Memory Hub!
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Alzheimer's Cafe at the Memory Hub
Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 2:30pm
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, live music, and fun in a relaxed environment. Advance registration required.
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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!