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Memory Cafe: Writeminds

At this month’s Memory Café participants will take part in The Memory Tree: Writing from the Roots of Imagination and Magic, a 1.5–2 hour creative writing workshop. Through guided prompts, You will explore how magical realism can bridge memory and imagination, how fragments of thought and memory can form meaningful stories, and how writing can be fueled by emotional truth rather than strict chronology. Activities will include building a “memory collage” from sentence starters, imagining magical objects that hold cherished memories, and, if time allows, creating a shared vision of a magical garden nourished by forgotten moments. With simple materials like paper, pens, and colored pencils, participants will be invited to play with words, share stories, and enjoy a safe and welcoming space. This interactive session blends creativity, reflection, and fun, offering caregivers and individuals living with dementia an opportunity for expression and connection. Location: Other. Address Building/Floor: 3615 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19104 The Ralston House. Audience: Caregivers. Patients. Type of Event: Other. Sponsor: Penn Memory Center. Friday, December 5, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. For more info visit pennmemorycenter.org.

Creative Expressions through Music

This fun, free, in-person interactive program is powered by the talented Community Artist Fellows and showcases the expressive power of music. We invite those who love music to join us in making, enjoying, and discussing a variety of musical compositions. We welcome all families and individuals affiliated with the Penn Memory Center. Carers (caregivers and care partners) are also encouraged to join. We welcome all experience levels and will make the class accessible to those with cognitive impairment or dementia, however, those with a diagnosis of dementia will need a partner for the program. This class is best suited to those with mild to moderate staged dementia. Creative Expressions Through Music is a unique opportunity for caregivers and persons living with dementia to connect and experience positive engagement together. https://pennmemorycenter.org/programs-services/creative-expression-through-music/. Location: Curtis Institute. Address Building/Floor: 1616 Locust St Philadelphia, PA, Lenfest Hall Room 310. Audience: Caregivers. Patients. Type of Event: Class. Workshop. Sponsor: Penn Memory Center. Thursday, December 11, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.