Cognitive Comedy
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.
https://pennmemorycenter.org/programs-services/cognitive-comedy/.
Location: Virtual. Audience: Patients. Type of Event: Class. Workshop. Virtual Event Only. Online Webinar.
Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
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.
Thursday, October 2, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Cognitive Comedy
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.
https://pennmemorycenter.org/programs-services/cognitive-comedy/.
Location: Virtual. Audience: Patients. Type of Event: Class. Workshop. Virtual Event Only. Online Webinar.
Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
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.
Thursday, October 9, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Cognitive Comedy
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.
https://pennmemorycenter.org/programs-services/cognitive-comedy/.
Location: Virtual. Audience: Patients. Type of Event: Class. Workshop. Virtual Event Only. Online Webinar.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
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.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Memory Cafe: Quaker Notes
Join us for a morning of music with the Quaker Notes, University of Pennsylvania's a cappella all-female identifying group. These creative singers compose and perform all of their own arrangements in a variety of contemporary music from all genres. This performance is sure to hit a chord with guests!
Memory Café is a monthly pop-up event with new, interactive programming for people living with cognitive impairment and their loved ones.
This event is open to older adults and their family caregivers. Each month features new artistic performances and educational, engaging presentations in a one-hour, free event. Guests add a new experience to their day-to-day life and connect with others living with cognitive impairment in a safe, social space. Enjoy coffee and conversation at this program that is open to all members of the PMC community. Doors open at 10:30am.
This class/program is free to patients/families seen at the Penn Memory Center and made possible from the philanthropic Caring Difference fund. Please co…
Location: Other. Address Building/Floor: 3615 Chestnut Street,
Philadelphia, PA, 19104
The Ralston House. Audience: Caregivers. Patients. Type of Event: Other.
Friday, October 17, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit pennmemorycenter.org. Cognitive Comedy
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.
https://pennmemorycenter.org/programs-services/cognitive-comedy/.
Location: Virtual. Audience: Patients. Type of Event: Class. Workshop. Virtual Event Only. Online Webinar.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
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.
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Cognitive Comedy
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.
https://pennmemorycenter.org/programs-services/cognitive-comedy/.
Location: Virtual. Audience: Patients. Type of Event: Class. Workshop. Virtual Event Only. Online Webinar.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
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.
Thursday, October 30, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Cognitive Comedy
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.
https://pennmemorycenter.org/programs-services/cognitive-comedy/.
Location: Virtual. Audience: Patients. Type of Event: Class. Workshop. Virtual Event Only. Online Webinar.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
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.
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Cognitive Comedy
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.
https://pennmemorycenter.org/programs-services/cognitive-comedy/.
Location: Virtual. Audience: Patients. Type of Event: Class. Workshop. Virtual Event Only. Online Webinar.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
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.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Memory Cafe: Claymobile
Join The Clay Studio for a hands-on clay-making experience! Our professional teaching artists are bringing the Claymobile, our pop-up ceramics studio, to The Memory Center. In this workshop, participants will explore their creativity and imagination while learning the fundamentals of clay building and decoration. No experience needed—just bring your curiosity and get ready to create!
Location: Other. Address Building/Floor: 3615 Chestnut Street,
Philadelphia, PA, 19104
The Ralston House. Audience: Caregivers. Patients. Type of Event: Other.
Friday, November 14, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit pennmemorycenter.org. Cognitive Comedy
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.
https://pennmemorycenter.org/programs-services/cognitive-comedy/.
Location: Virtual. Audience: Patients. Type of Event: Class. Workshop. Virtual Event Only. Online Webinar.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
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.
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Cognitive Comedy
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.
https://pennmemorycenter.org/programs-services/cognitive-comedy/.
Location: Virtual. Audience: Patients. Type of Event: Class. Workshop. Virtual Event Only. Online Webinar.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
Cognitive Comedy
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.
https://pennmemorycenter.org/programs-services/cognitive-comedy/.
Location: Virtual. Audience: Patients. Type of Event: Class. Workshop. Virtual Event Only. Online Webinar.
Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
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.
Thursday, December 4, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
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.
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.
Thursday, December 11, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.