This June, join your First Hill neighbors for our fourth annual Brain Health Block Party in honor of Brain Health Awareness Month. From 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Friday June 26, have fun exploring the neighborhood, stopping at various brain-healthy activity stations to enjoy music, puzzles, creative arts, movement and more. Healthy snacks included! A fun and free event for all ages, with a special invitation to folks age 50+.
Event maps available at each activity station. Start at any participating location and get your event map stamped as you go. Visit at least three activity stations for a chance to be entered into a prize drawing! The route between all 13 stations is about 2.5 miles.
Date and Time
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Friday June 26, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Activity Station Locations
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The Memory Hub (1021 Columbia St): Building entrance
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Freeway Park Association (Location TBD)
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Frye Art Museum (704 Terry Ave): West side of building along Terry Ave
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Horizon House (900 University St): Side entrance on Terry Ave
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Mary Schwartz Summit (1200 University St)
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Murano Senior Living (620 Terry Ave): Building entrance
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Museum House (707 Terry Ave): Building entrance
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Swedish First Hill (747 Broadway Ave): Building entrance
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Skyline Seattle (715 9th Ave): Terraces building entrance
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St. James Cathedral (804 Ninth Ave): SW corner of Marion St and Terry Ave
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Tate Mason House (1100 Minor Ave): North of building entrance
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Truewood by Merrill, First Hill (1421 Minor Ave): Front entrance on Minor Ave
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Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (1201 Terry Ave): Lindeman Pavilion Terrace
Questions?
Please contact Marigrace Becker at the Memory Hub, mbecker1@uw.edu, 206.543.2440
Upcoming Events in Dementia Friends & Statewide Impact
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You & Me: a collaboration with O'Dea high school
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
at 12:00pm
A unique opportunity for individuals living with memory loss to build meaningful connections across generations.
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Friday, June 26, 2026
at 11:00am
You're invited! Join your First Hill neighbors for our fourth annual Brain Health Block Party. From 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Friday June 26, stop by any site on the map to enjoy an outdoor brain-healthy activity such as puzzles, music, stretching and more. Healthy snacks included. A free event for all ages.
You & Me: a collaboration with O'Dea high school
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 12:00pm
A unique opportunity for individuals living with memory loss to build meaningful connections across generations.
Friday, June 26, 2026 at 11:00am
You're invited! Join your First Hill neighbors for our fourth annual Brain Health Block Party. From 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Friday June 26, stop by any site on the map to enjoy an outdoor brain-healthy activity such as puzzles, music, stretching and more. Healthy snacks included. A free event for all ages.