Social Programs

The Alzheimer’s Association offers a variety of social programs to help people with dementia and their loved ones have fun, meaningful experiences and meet new friends.

AlzWell Social Club: Online gatherings featuring creative activities for people with dementia and their caregivers: Noon to 3:30 p.m. Saturdays, April 1, 15 & 29; May 6, 20 & 27; June 10 & 17

Virtual Memory Cafes: 1-2 p.m. Thursday, April 13: Music and Meditation with Carole Brill; 1-2 p.m. Thursday, May 11: Music with Richard Frank.

In-person Memory Cafes: Noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, April 20, in Elmsford; Noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, June 8, in Elmsford.

Forest Bathing Walk: 10:15 a.m. to noon, Friday, May 19. Vassar College, Poughkeepsie. Space is limited ; preregistration is required. Call 800.272.3900 or email Tara DeLuca at tedeluca@alz.org or Eileen Hendriksen at eihendriksen@alz.org. Tune into your senses and reconnect with nature.

Something for Alz: Free programs for people with dementia and their family caregivers featuring a variety of interactive activities.

Something for Alz: Bethel Woods with Candace Rivela: In-person at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, 200 Hurd Road, Bethel, April 5 and 12.

Something for Alz: Musical Moments with Jeffrey Friedberg: An interactive virtual music program: 10:3011:30 a.m. Wednesdays May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and June 7

Sunday Socials: In-person gatherings featuring musical entertainment and refreshments for people with dementia and their caregivers: 12:30-3 p.m. April 23 with Georgianne Millard; May 21 with Peter Randazzo; June 11 with Mike Torres

To learn more or register, visit alz.org/hudsonvalley or call the Alzheimer’s Association at 800.272.3900.