{"id":5779,"date":"2023-05-15T08:00:27","date_gmt":"2023-05-15T12:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/125\/?p=5779"},"modified":"2023-10-25T10:11:26","modified_gmt":"2023-10-25T14:11:26","slug":"jfcs-virtual-memory-cafe-art-exploration-program-june-2nd-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/68\/bostonnw\/massachusetts\/blog\/jfcs-virtual-memory-cafe-art-exploration-program-june-2nd-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"JF&amp;CS Virtual Memory Cafe: Art Exploration Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe title=\"JF&amp;CS Memory Caf\u00e9 PSA\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BD0cChTnRTc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>You&#8217;re invited to the next <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jfcsboston.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jewish Family &amp; Children Service<\/a> Memory Cafe! It will be held on the first Friday of the month, Friday, June 2nd, from 10 AM to noon.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"page3R_mcid34\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Join<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page3R_mcid35\" class=\"markedContent\"> <\/span><span id=\"page3R_mcid36\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">the<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page3R_mcid37\" class=\"markedContent\"> <\/span><span id=\"page3R_mcid38\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">City<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page3R_mcid39\" class=\"markedContent\"> <\/span><span id=\"page3R_mcid40\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">of<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page3R_mcid41\" class=\"markedContent\"> <\/span><span id=\"page3R_mcid42\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Medford&#8217;s<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page3R_mcid43\" class=\"markedContent\"> <\/span><span id=\"page3R_mcid44\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">inaugural<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page3R_mcid45\" class=\"markedContent\"> <\/span><span id=\"page3R_mcid46\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Poet<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page3R_mcid47\" class=\"markedContent\"> <\/span><span id=\"page3R_mcid48\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Laureate, <\/span><\/span><span id=\"page3R_mcid50\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Terry<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page3R_mcid51\" class=\"markedContent\"> <\/span><span id=\"page3R_mcid52\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">E.<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page3R_mcid53\" class=\"markedContent\"> <\/span><span id=\"page3R_mcid54\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Carter,<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page3R_mcid55\" class=\"markedContent\"> <\/span><span id=\"page3R_mcid56\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">as<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page3R_mcid57\" class=\"markedContent\"> <\/span><span id=\"page3R_mcid58\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">he<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page3R_mcid59\" class=\"markedContent\"> <\/span><span id=\"page3R_mcid60\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">shares<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page3R_mcid61\" class=\"markedContent\"> <\/span><span id=\"page3R_mcid62\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">his<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page3R_mcid63\" class=\"markedContent\"> <\/span><span id=\"page3R_mcid64\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">poems<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page3R_mcid65\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">, <\/span><\/span><span id=\"page3R_mcid67\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">inspirations,<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page3R_mcid68\" class=\"markedContent\"> <\/span><span id=\"page3R_mcid69\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">and<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page3R_mcid70\" class=\"markedContent\"> <\/span><span id=\"page3R_mcid71\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">his<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page3R_mcid72\" class=\"markedContent\"> <\/span><span id=\"page3R_mcid73\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">own<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page3R_mcid74\" class=\"markedContent\"> <\/span><span id=\"page3R_mcid75\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">unique<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page3R_mcid76\" class=\"markedContent\"> <\/span><span id=\"page3R_mcid77\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">origin<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page3R_mcid78\" class=\"markedContent\"> <\/span><span id=\"page3R_mcid79\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">story.<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page3R_mcid80\" class=\"markedContent\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>You can join via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/news\/how-to-join-a-zoom-meeting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zoom<\/a> or by calling in by phone.<\/p>\n<h2>Interested in Joining?<\/h2>\n<p>If you want to attend this memory cafe, contact Beth Soltzberg via email (preferred) at <a href=\"mailto:bsoltzberg@jfcsboston.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bsoltzberg@jfcsboston.org<\/a> or by leaving a voicemail at <a href=\"tel:781-693-5628\">781-693-5628<\/a> by noon on May 30. It&#8217;s free but donations are welcomed!<\/p>\n<p>Check out the full invitation: <a href=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/68\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2023\/05\/JFCS-Memory-Cafe-invitation-6-2-23-Waltham.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>Note that during the warm months, we plan to alternate meetings in person and on Zoom. A summer schedule is attached here: <a href=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/68\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2023\/04\/Upcoming-JFCS-Memory-Cafe-Gatherings-summer-2023.pdf\">\u00a0JF&amp;CS Memory Cafe Gatherings &#8211; Summer 2023<\/a>:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"m_-4637910096174398089Default\">Recorded JF&amp;CS Memory Caf\u00e9<\/h2>\n<p class=\"m_-4637910096174398089Default\">Visit the JF&amp;CS Memory Caf\u00e9 YouTube playlist to see facilitated activities from some of our previous virtual JF&amp;CS Memory Caf\u00e9 gatherings. At our June 2 caf\u00e9 gathering, we recorded an inspiring 12-minute talk by advocate Laurie Scherrer about living well with dementia. Feel free to share Laurie\u2019s video and the whole virtual JF&amp;CS Memory Caf\u00e9 video playlist with anyone who may enjoy it!<\/p>\n<h2>Want to Join Another Memory Cafe?<\/h2>\n<p>Many Massachusetts memory caf\u00e9s now offer virtual programs, some are meeting outdoors, and some are gearing up to resume indoor meetings. You can find our directory here: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jfcsboston.org\/MemoryCafeDirectory\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.jfcsboston.org\/MemoryCafeDirectory<\/a> (Look for the blue sidebar listing virtual caf\u00e9s, on the right side of the page), it&#8217;s continuously updated. There is also a national virtual caf\u00e9 directory here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.memorycafedirectory.com\/cafe-connect\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.memorycafedirectory.com\/cafe-connect\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Here is a one-minute video in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=BD0cChTnRTc&amp;feature=youtu.be\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v%3DBD0cChTnRTc%26feature%3Dyoutu.be&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1675963523377000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1QHOwYLFKPlnUByQZjYhDT\">English<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=OVkvHy4NuGg&amp;feature=youtu.be\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v%3DOVkvHy4NuGg%26feature%3Dyoutu.be&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1675963523377000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0W6AN2-01P07kooAyQHa4v\">Portuguese<\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=aLB01i2B8A8&amp;feature=youtu.be\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v%3DaLB01i2B8A8%26feature%3Dyoutu.be&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1675963523377000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3FyRDmjJ0gR0jRo7M_VaR4\">Spanish<\/a>\u00a0that shows memory caf\u00e9s in action, including virtual and in-person caf\u00e9s. Please share this with anyone who would like to know what a memory caf\u00e9 is all about!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2>Assisting Hands of Boston Northwest &#8211; A Proud Sponsor of JF&amp;CS Memory Cafes<\/h2>\n<p>Assisting Hands Home Care of Boston Northwest is proud to be in our third year of supporting the great Memory Cafes that the Jewish Family and Children&#8217;s Service put together to help those who are affected by dementia.<\/p>\n<p>Caring for an aging loved one can be extremely rewarding but it can also be difficult at times. If you need a little help with caring for a loved one with <a href=\"http:\/\/assistinghands.com\/68\/massachusetts\/bostonnw\/services\/alzheimers-and-dementia-care\/\">dementia<\/a>, we can help! <a href=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/68\/massachusetts\/bostonnw\/contact-us\/\">Reach out to us<\/a> to find out what we can do and to get started!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jewish Family &amp; Children Service is holding another Memory Cafe! 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