Connect with nature and engage in horticultural therapy activities at Maude's Garden with others living with memory loss and friends and family.
- Explore the garden, engage in plant-based activities led by a horticultural therapist, and make social connections in a supportive community.
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Offered as distinct 3-part series during a season. Spring (April-June) - Summer (July - September) - Fall (Oct-Dec). No cost to attend.
A phone conversation with the Dementia-Friendly Recreation Specialist is required for 1st time participants. Please contact tamara.keefe@seattle.gov to schedule.
A partnership between Seattle Parks and Recreation and UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center. The Garden Discovery Program is made possible by support from Aegis Living Assisted Living and Memory Care communities.
Upcoming Events
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Garden Discovery Program - Fall
Friday, October 3, 2025 at 10:30am
Join us in the garden at the Memory Hub. Discover changes through the season, engage in nature-based projects, and learn about this public "memory garden," created for people living with dementia and their families in this 3-part series (October 3, November 7, December 5).
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Between the Notes: Open Dress Rehearsal of the Balourdet Quartet
Monday, October 13, 2025 at 10:30am
Meet the Musicians & Open Dress Rehearsal: Featuring The Balourdet Quartet — the Seattle Chamber Music Society’s inaugural String Quartet-in-Residence — partners in a research study with The Memory Hub and the University of Washington
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Monday, October 13, 2025 at 1:30pm
Join us to volunteer in Maude’s Garden at the Memory Hub!
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'Dancing Together' A Seated Movement Class
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 1:00pm
Come together to move to music, exploring various dance styles and having fun with familiar songs. Dancing Together is based on adaptive dance programs for people with cognitive impairment and is also appropriate for people with limited mobility. No dance experience necessary. Free and open to the public - just drop in!
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S.O.A.R (Shared Outdoor Adventures for Resilience)
Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 10:00am
Join others with younger-onset Alzheimer's to reinforce your strengths through monthly small group hikes and other outdoor adventures in the Seattle area.
