Village of Greendale Memory Cafe

04/04/2026

Thank you to all who joined us for our March Memory Cafe: Fur Friends. 🐶🐱 We had a special visit from emotional support pup, Tiggy from the Village of Greendale Police Department, enjoyed our own treats, and making some "cat candy" to donate to the Wisconsin Humane Society!

Thanks all around to the Community Learning Center staff who participated in a supply drive to make this donation a real group effort. Greendale Public Library Greendale Park and Recreation Greendale Public Health Department

As always, thank you so much to AARP Wisconsin for sponsoring our event and to Harbour Village for baking us some delicious cookies and Franklin Place Memory Care for supplying us with ingredients to make homemade puppy chow!

03/04/2026

Thank you to all who joined us for our February Memory Cafe: Happy Hearts. 💞 We had a great time celebrating marriage, parenthood, and friendship, and even wrote a poem together!

Love feels like:
Happiness and Warm Feelings
Affection and Heart
Dedication and Hard Work

Love comes from:
Mom, God, Pets, Each other

Love is:
Unconditional
Forgiving and Loyal
Long term endearment
Through thick and thin
Love is Caregiving

Special thanks to AARP Wisconsin for sponsoring our event and to Harbour Village and Franklin Place Memory Care for supplying us with scrumptious snacks!

02/13/2026

Thank you to all who joined us for our first Memory Cafe of 2026! We had a great time painting together and enjoying a warm cozy chat.

Special thanks to AARP Wisconsin for sponsoring our event and to Harbour Village and Franklin Place Memory Care for providing excellent snacks!

01/26/2026

Today's the day! We're excited to welcome you to the first Greendale Memory Cafe of 2026!

We hope to see you this afternoon, Monday, January 26th from 2:30-4:00pm at the Greendale Hose Tower, 5699 Parking St., Greendale WI

Please park in the lot directly in front of the Hose Tower and come in from the cold for an afternoon of community and creativity!

Today's Program is Winter Wonders: Explore watercolor painting and enjoy winter reminisce. ❄️

And since you're here, a sneak preview for our program next month on February 23rd, Happy Hearts: Create soft heart ornaments and savor some chocolate treats! 💗

01/12/2026

New to caregiving or would like additional resources? Sign up for the the ADRC's virtual course: Powerful Tools for Caregivers. Gain tools for reducing stress, improving self-confidence, making tough decisions, and focusing on your health and wellness while caring for a loved one.

Classes will be held online on Thursdays from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm beginning January 15th through February 19th.
Available in both English and Spanish!

To register, call (414) 289-6565 or email caregiversupport@milwaukeecountywi.gov.

We are excited to be kicking off the new year with virtual courses of Powerful Tools for Caregivers available in both English and Spanish! We invite you to join us for this 6-week course to gain tools for reducing stress, improving self-confidence, making tough decisions, and focusing on your health and wellness while caring for a loved one.

Both language options are available and will meet virtually on Thursdays from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Classes will run from January 15th to February 19th. To register, call (414) 289-6565 or email caregiversupport@milwaukeecountywi.gov. We would love to have you join us!

01/09/2026

A preview of the Memory Cafe themes for the next few months. Come join us for Winter Wonders, Monday, January 26th from 2:30 – 4:00 PM at the Greendale Hose Tower.

Explore watercolor painting and enjoy winter reminisce!

Memory Cafés are welcoming social gatherings for individuals experiencing memory loss and their loved ones. It’s a place to connect, share, and build new support networks.

RSVP is not required but highly encouraged. Give us a call: 414-423-2110 or email us: greendalehealth@greendale.org

12/29/2025

If the weather is good, go out to eat.

11/05/2025

Caring for the Caregiver is happening this weekend! This is a free event for care partners, simply register: https://www.alz.org/wi/events/caring-for-the-caregiver?fbclid=IwY2xjawN4F6xleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFQZnQ1NUF3QU5xNFczdkhQc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHoaXF7nOWCB0_PmCuvnkVRtYJSyExQ-6p48puWjbk4ErRvCPBMk4j9-IDKm1_aem_ft7QBKK8wta3I4Tpq9DUOw

Respite care is available on site—so bring your loved one and enjoy peace of mind (email Diane Milner, dmilner@alz.org, to reserve a spot)

Milwaukee County Aging & Disabilities Services is excited to once again be a part of the annual Caring for the Caregiver event hosted by the Alzheimer's Association Wisconsin Chapter. All family caregivers are welcome for the 4th Annual Caring for the Caregiver event this Saturday, November 8 in Milwaukee to practice self-care and feel rejuvenated on your journey.

This is a FREE event, but please register: alz.org/wi/events/caring-for-the-caregiver

10/27/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our final Memory Café of 2025!
We had a wonderful time celebrating fall together.
A special thank-you to Bluemel’s Garden & Landscape Center for the generous pumpkin donation, Harbour Village for the delicious apple crisp bars, and Franklin Place for the tasty snack mix.
We truly appreciate all our amazing community partners for their continued support.
✨ New for 2026: The Greendale Memory Café will meet on the 4th Monday of each month.
Stay tuned for our 2026 Memory Café dates and themes—coming soon!

10/14/2025

Join us for the October Memory Café! This is the last cafe for the year! 🎃🌽🍂
Memory Cafés are welcoming social gatherings for individuals experiencing memory loss and their loved ones. It’s a place to connect, share, and build new support networks.
📅 Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025
🕝 2:30 – 4:00 PM
📍 Greendale Hose Tower (5699 Parking St.)
This month, we’ll celebrate fall with a Harvest Fest! 🎃🌽🍂
✨ RSVP is not required but highly encouraged.
📞 Greendale Health Department: 414-423-2110
We’d love to see you there!

10/01/2025

🎉✨ Memory Café made a special drop-off at St. Al’s! ✨🎉

We are so grateful to AARP for generously donating supplies to create Birthday Boxes. These thoughtful boxes are filled with items to make a birthday cake. They were then donated to St. Al's food pantry. 🥳 Each box is a way to celebrate life’s important moments and remind our friends that their day matters. 💜

Thank you to everyone who helps make our community brighter and more connected! 🌟

09/17/2025

💡 Join us for the September Memory Café! 💡

Memory Cafés are welcoming social gatherings for individuals experiencing memory loss and their loved ones. It’s a place to connect, share, and build new support networks.

📅 Wednesday, September 24th, 2025
🕝 2:30 – 4:00 PM
📍 Greendale Hose Tower (5699 Parking St.)

This month, we’ll be participating in a service project together!

✨ RSVP is not required, but highly encouraged.
📞 Greendale Health Department: 414-423-2110

We’d love to see you there! 💙