Curious Minds Memory Café is a twice monthly gathering for people experiencing mild to moderate memory loss and their caregivers — spouses, family members, and friends.

The program includes in-gallery exhibition tours and art-based activities that are designed to benefit the person with dementia as well as those providing care, and the activities are designed to engage and support both simultaneously.

Environment: The program offers an engaging and supportive environment that encourages social interaction, conversation, and freedom of self-expression.

Memory Café : Personal Memories & Expression

Instructor: Virginia Jourdan

Theme: Personal History and Favorite Things

Objectives:

- Promote reminiscence and storytelling

- Foster emotional connection

- Use art to express personal stories

Activities:

1. Memory Collage with Personal Photos

- Materials: Photo copied photos, magazines, glue, scissors (safety scissors if appropriate)

- Activity: Assist elders in creating a collage of meaningful images

- Conversation: Encourage sharing stories related to the images.

Program Partner: Curious Minds Memory Café is offered in partnership with Jewish Family and Children’s Services.

Registration: This is a free, in-gallery program. Registration is recommended.

Access: Located at the heart of SF’s Mission District, Ruth’s Table gallery and adjacent outdoor patio are fully wheelchair accessible by ramp or level ground. Learn more about our location here.

Questions? With any questions about registration or access at RT, please reach out to us at contact@ruthstable.org or 415.642.1000.