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Memory Cafe

w/ John Poirier
2026-01-08 13:00:00 2026-01-08 15:00:00 America/New_York Memory Cafe The Memory Café at Dedham Public Library is a welcoming, interactive place for individuals and families living with memory changes Main Library - Piano Space

Thursday, January 08
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-08 13:00:00 2026-01-08 15:00:00 America/New_York Memory Cafe The Memory Café at Dedham Public Library is a welcoming, interactive place for individuals and families living with memory changes Main Library - Piano Space

Main Library

Piano Space

The Memory Café at Dedham Public Library is a welcoming, interactive place for individuals and families living with memory changes

Come enjoy lunch, make new friends, and participate in a fun, failure-free activity.  A care partner must accompany guests who require personal care assistance. 

Join us this month for a Musical Memories concert by musician John Poirier. With a warm, engaging style and a repertoire of timeless classics, his interactive performances spark joy, nostalgia, and connection with tunes from Sinatra to Elvis, Motown to Country.

For adults. Registration required for all adults attending. Please contact Brittany at btuttle.ddm@minlib.net or Michaela at mcalderwood@minlib.net with questions.

AGE GROUP: | Senior (55+) | Adult (18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Music | Health & Wellness |

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