Memory Café Director
For questions about the Glenner Memory Café Program, please contact Shannon Patel
EMAIL: spatel@glenner.org
PHONE: 619-616-7988
The Glenner Memory Cafés were made possible by a founding grant from the San Diego Dementia Consortium.
WHAT IS A MEMORY CAFÉ?
A Memory Café is a safe, supportive environment, often described as a “meet up”, designed to engage attendees in cognitive activities to keep the mind active and strong. Memory Cafés keep attendees mentally and socially active, which research shows is protective of brain health.
These gatherings are free and open to all older adults. Guest speakers are occasionally scheduled, and community resource information is available. All family, friends and caregivers are welcome to attend. No care is provided at these gatherings so anyone needing assistance must bring their own caregiver.
If you are interested in starting a Memory Café at your place of business, the George G. Glenner Alzheimer’s Family Centers, Inc.® (GGGAFC) will provide you with step-by-step training on how to implement your own café. Upon completion of this training, GGGAFC will provide you with a Memory Café Certification. Included in this certification is ongoing advertisement of and referrals to the Memory Café locations we certify.
For more information on how to start your own café, CLICK HERE.
To attend a Glenner-Certified Memory Café, please see the list of current café locations below.





Solana Beach Presbyterian Church
120 Stevens Avenue
Solana Beach, CA 92075
solanabeach.church
Every 2nd & 4th Thursday | 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
For questions and to register:
cindy@solanapres.org or elizabeth@solanapres.org | 858-509-2587
Grossmont Healthcare District’s Health & Wellness Library*
This program is supported by the Grossmont Healthcare District, and residents of East County receive priority registration. CLICK HERE to view an interactive map of the district boundaries.
9001 Wakarusa Street
La Mesa, CA 91942
grossmonthealthcare.org
Every 1st & 3rd Thursday | 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
For questions and to register:
library@grossmonthealthcare.org | 619-825-5010
Westmont of Carmel Valley
5720 Old Carmel Valley Road
San Diego, CA 92130
westmontofcarmelvalley.com
Every 2nd & 4th Saturday | 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
For questions and to register:
crd2carmelvalley@westmontliving.com | 858-947-6460