Memory Café: Philly Goat Project
Join us for a morning with the Philly Goat Project at the Farm at Awbury!
We will have the chance to meet the goats and get a taste of the farm experience. Enjoy the therapeutic benefits of feeding and petting these gentle animals. This event will include light walking, but it is all ADA accessible.
For more information, visit Penn Memory Center's Program and Services.
Audience: Patients. Type of Event: Other.
Friday, September 11, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Philly Goat Project at Farm at Awbury Arboretum
6336 Ardleigh Street
Philadelphia, PA 19138.
Creative Expression 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.
Location: Curtis Institute. Address Building/Floor: Curtis Institute of Music
1726 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Audience: Patients. Type of Event: Other.
Thursday, September 17, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Creative Expression 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.
Location: Curtis Institute. Address Building/Floor: Curtis Institute of Music
1726 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Audience: Patients. Type of Event: Other.
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Comedic Connection
Cognitive Comedy is a free improv comedy workshop for people with cognitive impairment and their loved ones. Participants can get out of their own heads and experience “group mind” while learning the tenets of improv comedy. This free program is open to all members of the PMC community.
Location: Virtual. Audience: Patients. Type of Event: Class.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Creative Expression 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.
Location: Curtis Institute. Address Building/Floor: Curtis Institute of Music
1726 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Audience: Patients. Type of Event: Other.
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Comedic Connection
Cognitive Comedy is a free improv comedy workshop for people with cognitive impairment and their loved ones. Participants can get out of their own heads and experience “group mind” while learning the tenets of improv comedy. This free program is open to all members of the PMC community.
Location: Virtual. Audience: Patients. Type of Event: Class.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Creative Expression 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.
Location: Curtis Institute. Address Building/Floor: Curtis Institute of Music
1726 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Audience: Patients. Type of Event: Other.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
October Memory Café: Mindful Birding
By practicing simple mindfulness and nature-observation techniques, we can strengthen our connection to the birds and natural world around us, amplifying the benefits for our mind, body, and spirit. Join Holly Merker in this soothingly guided experience, designed to be welcoming and inclusive for all. No previous experience in mindfulness or birdwatching is necessary; all are welcome.
Location: John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum. Address Building/Floor: 8601 Lindbergh Blvd. Philadelphia, PA 19153. Audience: Patients. Type of Event: Other.
Friday, October 9, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Comedic Connection
Cognitive Comedy is a free improv comedy workshop for people with cognitive impairment and their loved ones. Participants can get out of their own heads and experience “group mind” while learning the tenets of improv comedy. This free program is open to all members of the PMC community.
Location: Virtual. Audience: Patients. Type of Event: Class.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Creative Expression 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.
Location: Curtis Institute. Address Building/Floor: Curtis Institute of Music
1726 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Audience: Patients. Type of Event: Other.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Comedic Connection
Cognitive Comedy is a free improv comedy workshop for people with cognitive impairment and their loved ones. Participants can get out of their own heads and experience “group mind” while learning the tenets of improv comedy. This free program is open to all members of the PMC community.
Location: Virtual. Audience: Patients. Type of Event: Class.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Creative Expression 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.
Location: Curtis Institute. Address Building/Floor: Curtis Institute of Music
1726 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Audience: Patients. Type of Event: Other.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Comedic Connection
Cognitive Comedy is a free improv comedy workshop for people with cognitive impairment and their loved ones. Participants can get out of their own heads and experience “group mind” while learning the tenets of improv comedy. This free program is open to all members of the PMC community.
Location: Virtual. Audience: Patients. Type of Event: Class.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Creative Expression 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.
Location: Curtis Institute. Address Building/Floor: Curtis Institute of Music
1726 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Audience: Patients. Type of Event: Other.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Comedic Connection
Cognitive Comedy is a free improv comedy workshop for people with cognitive impairment and their loved ones. Participants can get out of their own heads and experience “group mind” while learning the tenets of improv comedy. This free program is open to all members of the PMC community.
Location: Virtual. Audience: Patients. Type of Event: Class.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Creative Expression 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.
Location: Curtis Institute. Address Building/Floor: Curtis Institute of Music
1726 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Audience: Patients. Type of Event: Other.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Comedic Connection
Cognitive Comedy is a free improv comedy workshop for people with cognitive impairment and their loved ones. Participants can get out of their own heads and experience “group mind” while learning the tenets of improv comedy. This free program is open to all members of the PMC community.
Location: Virtual. Audience: Patients. Type of Event: Class.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Creative Expression 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.
Location: Curtis Institute. Address Building/Floor: Curtis Institute of Music
1726 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Audience: Patients. Type of Event: Other.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Comedic Connection
Cognitive Comedy is a free improv comedy workshop for people with cognitive impairment and their loved ones. Participants can get out of their own heads and experience “group mind” while learning the tenets of improv comedy. This free program is open to all members of the PMC community.
Location: Virtual. Audience: Patients. Type of Event: Class.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Creative Expression 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.
Location: Curtis Institute. Address Building/Floor: Curtis Institute of Music
1726 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Audience: Patients. Type of Event: Other.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
November Memory Café: Mindful Stitching and Embroidery
Join PMC’s Director of Social Work Alison Lynn for a relaxed lesson in her favorite hobby: hand embroidery. Embroidery is a great craft to soothe anxiety, increase tactile stimulation, experience a sense of accomplishment, and spend time with others without the pressure of conversation. Together we will learn the basics of hand embroidery and engage in a little “mindful stitching,” or sewing for the fun of it, not to achieve a specific outcome. No prior experience is needed, and all materials will be included, including both standard-size and accessible embroidery needles. Not into embroidery? In the middle of a different fiber craft like knitting, crocheting, or quilting? Feel free to bring a personal project with you to stitch alongside us.
Location: Penn Medicine University City. Room: 148. Audience: Patients. Type of Event: Other.
Friday, November 20, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Comedic Connection
Comedic Connection, previously known as Cognitive Comedy, is a free improv comedy workshop for people with cognitive impairment and their loved ones. Participants can get out of their own heads and experience “group mind” while learning the tenets of improv comedy. This free program is open to all members of the PMC community.
Location: Virtual. Audience: Patients. Type of Event: Class.
Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.