This is a private event for residents of AVIVA Country Club Heights.

We are passionate about reaching everyone and making things accessible and fun! This 1.25 hour workshop includes both visual thinking strategies discussion and a hands on component of art making.

We love working with our seniors! They are treasures and Granger St. Studios is on a mission to give them the respect they've earned and the ability to continue growing and experiencing life through the joy of art!

Opening Minds through Art (OMA) is an award-winning, evidence-based, intergenerational art-making program for people living with dementia.

People living with dementia (artists) are paired with volunteer (we have high school students) who are trained to rely on imagination instead of memory and focus on remaining strengths instead of lost skills. OMA enables people living with dementia to assume new roles as artists and teachers and leave a legacy of beautiful artwork.

FREE. We are offering three 6-week sessions through summer of 2024. Generously funded by Greater Lynn Senior Services and the Mass Executive Office of Elder Affairs.

Space is limited. To reserve a space please call the Swampscott Senior Center 781-596-8866 or email Outreach Social Worker Sabrina Clopton at sclopton@swampscottma.gov

This is a private event for residents of Artis Senior Living.

We are passionate about reaching everyone and making things accessible and fun! This 1.25 hour workshop includes both visual thinking strategies discussion and a hands on component of art making.

We love working with our seniors! They are treasures and Granger St. Studios is on a mission to give them the respect they've earned and the ability to continue growing and experiencing life through the joy of art!

Please join us at the 'By the Sea Memory Café' on Tuesday April 9 at 1:00pm. 

'Spring Ahead' is our theme this month. We are going to celebrate National Gardening Day (which is April 14th) by having fun with some garden trivia, looking at some flowery works of art, and making a couple of lovely mixed media cards (someone is going to treasure your original artwork!). 

Please join us at By the Sea Memory Café at the Swampscott Senior Center. Please email sclopton@swampscottma.gov if you can come.

Our April Memory Café is in person at the Marblehead Council on Aging. The theme is “In the Garden.”
We will celebrate National Garden month by looking at some famous paintings with gardens or flowers as a theme, share stories about our own gardening experience, and make a colorful work of art.

This program is sponsored by AgeSpan. Please reach out to Lyn Brenan brennan@agespan.org for the link to this free program for Caregivers and those they care for.

‘Spring’ is our theme for this program.

To celebrate the start of the season, we’ve picked out artworks of flourishing flowers, green gardens, lush landscapes, and beautiful bonnets. Discover how spring has inspired artists, and share your own spring experiences!

Please join us at the 'By the Sea Memory Café' on Tuesday March 9 at 1:00pm. 

'Music Café' is our theme this month. We will have a selection of instruments available to play along with a visiting musician, who will share their gift of music with us. Music is a fun way to connect and this month's program is sure to spark lots of conversation and singing!

Please join us at By the Sea Memory Café at the Swampscott Senior Center. Please email sclopton@swampscottma.gov if you can come.

This is a private program.

THIS WORKSHOP IS DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR RECOVERY CENTERS, BUT COULD BE USEFUL FOR ANY GROUP LOOKING TO EXPLORE AND ENCOURAGE COMMUNICATION, MINDFULNESS, RELAXATION, POSITIVE BEHAVIORS, AND FUN! 

Our theme this evening is ‘Trains’

The Artis Way is a compassionate approach to Memory Care that supports residents and families every step of the way. Rather than a single path forward, it’s an open-ended approach with plenty of space for creativity and possibility through meaningful experiences.

Granger St. Studios is proud to be part of the innovative programming for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, all in a safe and secure environment.

‘Cupids and Chocolate’ is our theme for this program.

Valentine history, chocolate history, and some paintings all about love!

Our theme this evening is ‘Cupids and Chocolate’

The Artis Way is a compassionate approach to Memory Care that supports residents and families every step of the way. Rather than a single path forward, it’s an open-ended approach with plenty of space for creativity and possibility through meaningful experiences.

Granger St. Studios is proud to be part of the innovative programming for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, all in a safe and secure environment.

We hope you can join us for our February program ‘Cupids and Chocolate’ at By the Sea Memory Café at the Swampscott Senior Center. Please email sclopton@swampscottma.gov if you can come.

This is a private event for residents of AVIVA Country Club Heights.

Our February theme is “The Saturday Evening Post.”

From the 1920s to the 1960s, The Saturday Evening Post was one of the most widely circulated and influential magazines for the American middle class. We will look at the work of a few different artists who made some of the charming cover illustrations.

This is an interactive lecture experience, facilitated by someone trained in Visual Thinking Strategies, a highly engaging technique used in museums around the world.

This is a private event for residents of AVIVA Country Club Heights.

We are passionate about reaching everyone and making things accessible and fun! This 1.25 hour workshop includes both visual thinking strategies discussion and a hands on component of art making.

We love working with our seniors! They are treasures and Granger St. Studios is on a mission to give them the respect they've earned and the ability to continue growing and experiencing life through the joy of art!

Our theme this month is ‘Valentine’s Day!’

Memory Café is a weekly gathering for individuals with early to moderate Alzheimer’s type or other memory loss with their care partner, family or friends, in a safe, supportive and engaging environment. It’s a time and place where everyone can interact, find support, establish friendships and share concerns without feeling embarrassed or misunderstood.

The Marion Waterfront Memory Café is free, including lunch. Donations are accepted. Registration is not mandatory but appreciated, 508.748.3570. We meet every Wednesday (with the exception of the day before Thanksgiving) from 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

This is a private program.

THIS WORKSHOP IS DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR RECOVERY CENTERS, BUT COULD BE USEFUL FOR ANY GROUP LOOKING TO EXPLORE AND ENCOURAGE COMMUNICATION, MINDFULNESS, RELAXATION, POSITIVE BEHAVIORS, AND FUN! 

This is a private event for residents of AVIVA Country Club Heights.

Our January Virtual Memory Café theme is “The Art of Books.”

We will talk about some of our favorite stories and books, look at some classic book illustrations and cover art, and play a game using famous lines from books.

We will also look at some famous paintings with books as a subject. For this program there will be lots of books to look at and help us talk about our favorites. Looking forward to this event celebrating National Book Blitz Month.

This is a private event for residents of AVIVA Country Club Heights.

We are passionate about reaching everyone and making things accessible and fun! This 1.25 hour workshop includes both visual thinking strategies discussion and a hands on component of art making.

We love working with our seniors! They are treasures and Granger St. Studios is on a mission to give them the respect they've earned and the ability to continue growing and experiencing life through the joy of art!

‘The Art of Books’ is our theme for this program.

We will talk about some of our favorite stories and books, look at some classic book illustrations and cover art, and play a game using famous lines from books.

We will also look at some famous paintings with books as a subject. Our group has grown over these past months so I’m really looking forward to hearing people talk about their favorite childhood books!

We hope you can join us for our January program ‘The Art of Books’ at By the Sea Memory Café at the Swampscott Senior Center. Please email sclopton@swampscottma.gov if you can come.

Our January Virtual Memory Café theme is
“The Art of Books.” We will talk about some of our favorite stories and books, look at some classic book illustrations and cover art, and play a game using famous lines from books.

We will also look at some famous paintings with books as a subject. Please join us!

This program is sponsored by our friends at Right at Home Boston & Maine and hosted by AgeSpan. Please reach out to Lyn Brenan brennan@agespan.org for the link to this free program for Caregivers and those they care for.

This is a private program.

THIS WORKSHOP IS DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR RECOVERY CENTERS, BUT COULD BE USEFUL FOR ANY GROUP LOOKING TO EXPLORE AND ENCOURAGE COMMUNICATION, MINDFULNESS, RELAXATION, POSITIVE BEHAVIORS, AND FUN! 

‘HolidayLights’ is our theme for this program.

As we near the Winter Solstice our thoughts turn to light. All around the world people of different faiths and cultures celebrate with light. This program looks at some of those celebrations using art and images and includes lots of vintage photos to get us talking about our own celebrations!

Our theme this evening is ‘Instruments and Music’

The Artis Way is a compassionate approach to Memory Care that supports residents and families every step of the way. Rather than a single path forward, it’s an open-ended approach with plenty of space for creativity and possibility through meaningful experiences.

Granger St. Studios is proud to be part of the innovative programming for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, all in a safe and secure environment.

Opening Minds through Art (OMA) is an award-winning, evidence-based, intergenerational art-making program for people living with dementia.

People living with dementia (artists) are paired with volunteer (we have high school students) who are trained to rely on imagination instead of memory and focus on remaining strengths instead of lost skills. OMA enables people living with dementia to assume new roles as artists and teachers and leave a legacy of beautiful artwork.

FREE. We are offering three 6-week sessions through summer of 2024. Generously funded by Greater Lynn Senior Services and the Mass Executive Office of Elder Affairs.

Space is limited. To reserve a space please call the Swampscott Senior Center 781-596-8866 or email Outreach Social Worker Sabrina Clopton at sclopton@swampscottma.gov

Opening Minds through Art (OMA) is an award-winning, evidence-based, intergenerational art-making program for people living with dementia.

People living with dementia (artists) are paired with volunteer (we have high school students) who are trained to rely on imagination instead of memory and focus on remaining strengths instead of lost skills. OMA enables people living with dementia to assume new roles as artists and teachers and leave a legacy of beautiful artwork.

FREE. We are offering three 6-week sessions through summer of 2024. Generously funded by Greater Lynn Senior Services and the Mass Executive Office of Elder Affairs.

Space is limited. To reserve a space please call the Swampscott Senior Center 781-596-8866 or email Outreach Social Worker Sabrina Clopton at sclopton@swampscottma.gov

We hope you can join us for our December program at By the Sea Memory Café at the Swampscott Senior Center. Please email sclopton@swampscottma.gov if you can come.

Opening Minds through Art (OMA) is an award-winning, evidence-based, intergenerational art-making program for people living with dementia.

People living with dementia (artists) are paired with volunteer (we have high school students) who are trained to rely on imagination instead of memory and focus on remaining strengths instead of lost skills. OMA enables people living with dementia to assume new roles as artists and teachers and leave a legacy of beautiful artwork.

FREE. We are offering three 6-week sessions through summer of 2024. Generously funded by Greater Lynn Senior Services and the Mass Executive Office of Elder Affairs.

Space is limited. To reserve a space please call the Swampscott Senior Center 781-596-8866 or email Outreach Social Worker Sabrina Clopton at sclopton@swampscottma.gov

This is a private event for residents of Artis Senior Living.

We are passionate about reaching everyone and making things accessible and fun! This 1.25 hour workshop includes both visual thinking strategies discussion and a hands on component of art making.

We love working with our seniors! They are treasures and Granger St. Studios is on a mission to give them the respect they've earned and the ability to continue growing and experiencing life through the joy of art!

This is a private program.

THIS WORKSHOP IS DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR RECOVERY CENTERS, BUT COULD BE USEFUL FOR ANY GROUP LOOKING TO EXPLORE AND ENCOURAGE COMMUNICATION, MINDFULNESS, RELAXATION, POSITIVE BEHAVIORS, AND FUN!