{"id":8414,"date":"2024-07-29T08:00:16","date_gmt":"2024-07-29T12:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/125\/?p=8414"},"modified":"2024-09-10T14:06:37","modified_gmt":"2024-09-10T18:06:37","slug":"jf-and-cs-memory-cafe-in-waltham","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/68\/bostonnw\/massachusetts\/blog\/jf-and-cs-memory-cafe-in-waltham\/","title":{"rendered":"Connecting Virtually and In-Person | JF and CS Memory Cafe in Waltham"},"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>We&#8217;re thrilled to announce an exciting expansion of our JF and CS Memory Cafe. Since shifting to virtual programming in 2020, we&#8217;ve had the pleasure of welcoming participants from all corners, coming together over Zoom to share stories, laughter, and connections. While we&#8217;ve been delighted to resume in-person events, we&#8217;re committed to ensuring that everyone can participate, regardless of their location.<\/p>\n<h3>Introducing Our New Virtual Caf\u00e9 Hour<\/h3>\n<p>Starting this <strong>August<\/strong>, we&#8217;re launching a Virtual Caf\u00e9 Hour, designed for lively discussions and meaningful interactions. This new format allows anyone to join in, whether they&#8217;re new to our community or have been with us since the beginning. Mark your calendars for our first Virtual Caf\u00e9 Hour on Thursday, August 15th, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time. To join, simply RSVP to<a href=\"mailto:jroque@jfcsboston.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> jroque@jfcsboston.org<\/a>\u00a0by August 14th to receive the Zoom link.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 28px\">In-Person Caf\u00e9 at JF and CS Headquarters<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For those who prefer face-to-face connections, we&#8217;re hosting an <a href=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/68\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/99\/2024\/07\/August-2024-JFCS-Memory-Cafe-flyer.pdf\">\u00a0JF and CS Memory Cafe <\/a>at our headquarters in Waltham on Friday, August 2nd, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. We kindly request RSVPs to <a href=\"mailto:jroque@jfcsboston.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">jroque@jfcsboston.org<\/a> by July 29th to ensure we can accommodate everyone comfortably.<\/p>\n<h3>Recording Available and More Caf\u00e9s to Explore<\/h3>\n<p>Can&#8217;t make it to either Caf\u00e9? Don&#8217;t worry! We&#8217;ll have recordings of our Memory Caf\u00e9 sessions available, so you can catch up on the conversations at your convenience. Visit our Memory Caf\u00e9 video playlist here to stay connected.<\/p>\n<p>For those eager to explore more Memory Caf\u00e9s beyond our community, we invite you to check out the Massachusetts Memory Caf\u00e9 Directory at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jfcsboston.org\/MemoryCafeDirectory\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.jfcsboston.org\/MemoryCafeDirectory<\/a> and the national virtual caf\u00e9 directory at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.memorycafedirectory.com\/cafe-connect\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.memorycafedirectory.com\/cafe-connect\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Spread the Word<\/h3>\n<p>To get a glimpse of what our Memory Caf\u00e9s are all about, we&#8217;ve put together a one-minute video in English, Portuguese, and Spanish. Whether you&#8217;re new to the concept or a seasoned participant, share this video with anyone who might be interested in joining us.<\/p>\n<p>We look forward to connecting with you all in August, whether in-person or virtually, as we continue to build our vibrant Memory Caf\u00e9 community. Together, let&#8217;s create moments of joy, camaraderie, and meaningful conversations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We&#8217;re thrilled to announce an exciting expansion of our JF and CS Memory Cafe. Since shifting to virtual programming in 2020, we&#8217;ve had the pleasure of welcoming participants from all corners, coming together over Zoom to share stories, laughter, and connections. 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