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Dementia Friendly South Loop

Member of the Dementia Friendly America Network

The South Loop was designated a Dementia Friendly Community in 2021.

The South Loop Village was the Champion organization in attaining this designation.

To date, we have trained 400+ residents of the South Loop & Bronzeville to be Dementia Friends.

2026 Memory Cafe Events

January 8 Birthdays Galore!

February 12 St Valentine Returns

March 12 Happy St. Pat’s!

April 9 April Showers

May 14 Yay for Moms!

June 11 Juneteenth Celebration

July 9 Semiquincentennial!

August 13 Nat’l Elephant Month?

September 10 Honoring Workers

October 8 Halloween...SCARY!

November 12 Thanks Veterans

December 10 Holiday Cheer!

South Loop Village monthly Memory Cafe:

2^nd Thursday of the month at 1 PM at the Second Presbyterian Church,

1936 South Michigan Ave. Chicago IL 60605

A Memory Café is a social gathering for persons living with dementia and their care partner to come together, enjoy each other and have fun! During each café there is music, exercise, activities focused on cognition and camaraderie.

Dementia Friendly Community & Memory Cafes

Dementia-friendly communities are villages, towns, or cities that empower, support, and include people living with dementia, along with their caregivers. By reducing stigma and fostering understanding, these communities provide safe, accessible spaces that allow residents with dementia to remain independent, maintain social connections, and enjoy a high quality of life.

Memory Cafes are a place where people experiencing cognitive challenges along with caring family members, friends and professional caregivers can find meaningful programming, friendship, and acceptance. See the map with details on Memory Cafe near you!

South Loop Village was the Champion organization in attaining dementia friendly community designation in 2021.