Memory Cafe at Peapack Reformed Church

Third Thursdays of the month from 11:00am–12:30pm at Peapack Reformed Church

Register through SCLSNJ

Memory Cafe is a monthly gathering offered through the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey and the Peapack & Gladstone Library. Peapack Reformed Church is glad to provide the meeting space for this community program, but Memory Cafe is not a church program, worship service, or ministry run by Peapack Reformed Church. Questions about registration, program details, eligibility, and monthly activities should be directed to the library.

Memory Cafe is designed for adults with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia and their caregivers. It offers a welcoming place to socialize, take part in activities, and connect with others who may be walking through similar experiences. The gathering is meant to be warm, calm, and accessible, with room for both conversation and simple shared activity.

For many families and caregivers, memory loss can become isolating. A program like Memory Cafe gives participants a reason to come out, meet others, and spend time in a setting where they do not need to over-explain themselves. Caregivers are welcome to attend alongside their loved ones, and the time is structured with both connection and comfort in mind.

People sitting in a dark auditorium, some taking notes and others reading books.

Memory Cafe is usually informal and social. Participants may spend time talking with one another, enjoying refreshments, joining in an activity, or simply being present in a relaxed community setting. The goal is not medical treatment or clinical care, but companionship, engagement, and support through shared time together.

Registration is required through the Somerset County Library System for planning purposes. Snacks are provided by the program. Because this event is organized by the library, the most current information about dates, registration, and any changes to the schedule will be available through the SCLSNJ event listing.

What to Expect at Memory Cafe

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Peapack Reformed Church is located at 224 Main Street, Gladstone, NJ 07934. If you are coming for the first time and are unsure where to enter, you may call the church office ahead of time at 908.234.2733. We are glad to help you find the right door, the right room, and the simplest way to arrive.

 

  • No. Peapack Reformed Church provides the meeting space, but Memory Cafe is organized and hosted by the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey and the Peapack & Gladstone Library. The church is glad to make space available for a helpful community program, but questions about the program itself should be directed to the library.

  • Memory Cafe is for adults with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia and their caregivers. It is intended to be a welcoming, low-pressure setting where participants can socialize, engage in activities, and spend time with others in similar situations.

  • Yes. Registration is required through the Somerset County Library System for planning purposes. Please use the library’s event page to register and to confirm the next meeting date.

  • Memory Cafe is supportive, but it is not the same as a clinical support group, counseling session, or medical program. It is a social and activity-based gathering for people living with memory changes and the caregivers who accompany them.

  • No. You do not need to be a member of Peapack Reformed Church, attend worship, or have any connection to the church in order to attend Memory Cafe. The program is open through the Somerset County Library System’s registration process.

  • Yes. According to the Somerset County Library System event listing, snacks are provided. Participants should check the library’s event page for the most current information before attending.

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