The Bev Roy Hope Foundation’s Memory Café

In the small town of St. Charles, giving is a way of life. And there’s no better example than the Main Street Memory Café, a mission of the Bev Roy Hope Foundation. A nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization providing social engagement programs for people living with memory loss and their care partners. “We love helping people in our community,” said Shelly Roy, Founder of the Memory Café. “All of our volunteers are so creative and we make a great team”.

This year has been challenging, but we have adapted our events so we can continue to service our participants. Social distancing has changed the way we execute events, but it has not prevented us from making a difference. Through a partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association, we host weekly Zoom meetings to combat social isolation. With the help from the community and small business, our themed programs include, chair fitness, guest speakers, culture, music, arts, crafts, reminiscing and a lot of laughter. “We have so much fun together and we love making people smile.”

Main Street Memory Café is a program series for people living with mild to moderate stages of dementia-related illness, and their care partners. It is an enjoyable, social engagement series that helps people living with memory loss to live in the moment as they engage in the arts. Participants enjoy all forms of art workshops, which are led by professionals in the field of visual art, dance, theater, music, and more.

Join us on Zoom

Tuesday Afternoons 3:30 - 4:30

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Meeting ID: 913 3274 0142

Passcode: 835669 Dial by your location: +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Find your local number: https://alz-org.zoom.us/u/atzoesBns

The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Funded by events like the Walk to End Alzheimer's, the Greater Missouri Chapter is currently offering virtual support groups, education classes, consultations with social workers and more. To learn more visit alz.org/greatermissouri or call the 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900