By Tricia Theurer
Beginning in August, Lyngblomsten is launching the “Pop-Up Arts Memory Café” for those living with memory loss and their care partners.
The memory café, offered by the nonprofit Lyngblomsten Community Services, is an opportunity for those living with memory loss and their care partners to come together in a friendly environment to connect, laugh, express their creativity and receive helpful information about caregiving. The program is available to all.
The program is led by Lyngblomsten staff who are specially trained to understand the distinctive needs of people experiencing memory loss. Each session will include:
• Time to socialize over coffee and treats.
• A hands-on art project, led by teaching artist Harper Steinbach.
• A small-group gathering for care partners facilitated by Lyngblomsten social worker Lisa Brown.
The Pop-Up Arts Memory Café will be held at the Lyngblomsten Como Park campus, 1415 Almond Ave., twice per month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, starting Aug.14 and ending Dec.11. Participants will be asked to make a contribution if they are able.
“The Pop-Up Arts Memory Café is a great addition to our programming,” said Julie Pfab, director of Lyngblomsten Community Services. “We’re excited to offer an informal time for those living with memory loss and their care partners to socialize and do an art activity. Plus, care partners have the opportunity to share with each other and learn about resources. And there’s no long-term commitment required; they can attend as many sessions as they’d like to throughout the summer and into the fall.”
For more information about the Pop-Up Arts Memory Café and to register online, visit www.Lyngblomsten.org/MemoryCafe. Or contact Lisa Brown with Lyngblomsten Community Services at [email protected] or (651) 632-5320.
Tricia Theurer is a marketing communications specialist at Lyngblomsten.