Rev. Arleen King is a Licensed Minister and graduate of the School of Spiritual Leadership in San Diego. Her ministry is rooted in spiritual growth and compassionate community care.
Memory Care Café
“A welcoming space for connection, joy, and support”
Memory Care Café
A welcoming space for connection, joy, and support
You’re not alone. You’re welcome here.
The Memory Care Café is a warm, inclusive gathering for individuals experiencing memory loss and their care partners (family, friends, neighbors, or caregivers). Together, we create an environment grounded in care, connection, joy, and ease—for both participants and volunteers.
This is a pilot program hosted by East Bay Church of Religious Science, in partnership with DayBreak Adult Care, and supported by the Stupski Foundation.
What to Expect
Each café gathering is designed to be uplifting, low-pressure, and engaging. You can expect:
- A friendly welcome + easy check-in
- Light refreshments/shared meal time
- Music, art, gentle movement, and creative activities
- Conversation and connection (no pressure to “perform”)
- Optional resource sharing for care partners
- A setting that honors people as they are—with respect and compassion
Whether you are living with memory loss, supporting someone who is, or simply want to learn and be part of a caring community—you belong here.
Who Is This For?
The Memory Care Café is for:
- People living with mild-to-moderate memory changes (including dementia/Alzheimer’s)
- Care partners (spouses, adult children, family, friends, professional caregivers)
- Community members who want to learn, volunteer, or support
- Multigenerational participants — younger folks are welcome, too
Summer Gatherings Schedule
August 7 and September 4, 2026
from 11am to 2pm
Check in at 10:30am
Lunch will be served
Location: East Bay Church of Religious Science
4130 Telegraph Avenue
Oakland. CA 94603
Register below
Want to Volunteer or Support the Café?
Volunteers help create ease and warmth for everyone. Opportunities include:
- Set up and clean up
- Welcome table / check-in
- Activity support
- Hospitality / lunch support
- Being available for questions and gentle support
Volunteer Interest Form Below. Click to Volunteer
Partners and Support
The Memory Care Café is made possible through collaboration and community support:
• Presented by: Love Connection Teaching Center
• Hosted at: East Bay Church of Religious Science
Questions?
We’re happy to help.
Contact: memorycarecafe@ebcrs.org
Program Coordinators: Rev. Arleen King and Rev. Ona Afrae
Meet Our Team
Program Coordinator
Rev. Ona Afrae
Rev. Ona has been an EBCRS Practitioner since 2009. After witnessing several transitions of young adult family members, Ona has actively sought out coping strategies to comfort the loss of children.