Elderhood Senior Alliance Events - 2026

	Elderhood Roundtables at the Lacey library every fourth Tuesday at 2:30 pm and three more at the Olympia library second Thursdays - July 9, August 13 and September 10 at 1:00 pm Join us for an informal social gathering of elders. This will be a group directed discussion about the challenges, and rewards, of aging. Hear what others have to say and share your experience of aging. Aging is challenging. We shouldn't have to face it alone. To paraphrase a country song, "Let's fall to pieces together. Why should we all fall apart?" Mark your calendars and join us at the time and location convenient for you. Free admission - Feel free to bring home baked treats like cookies, pastries, snack bars, etc. to share!
	Join Us for a Memory Cafe! 📅 Thursday, July 16th \| 🕑 2:00 PM 📍 MyMedSupplies @ 6149 Martin Way E, Lacey, WA What is a Memory Cafe? A Memory Cafe is a welcoming place where people experiencing changes in memory or thinking—and those who care about them—can find meaningful programming, friendship, and acceptance. No diagnosis is required to attend. Reduce Isolation: Cognitive challenges like dementia can bring feelings of isolation and loneliness. Research shows this can create additional health challenges; Memory Cafes are an easy, supportive way to stay connected. Community-Focused: Cafes commonly meet monthly, are held in comfortable community spaces, and are always run by a trained facilitator.
	Death Cafes are now held in 5 public venues in Thurston County. If you don't know what a Death Cafe is, at a Death Cafe people, often strangers, gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss death. Our objective is "to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives." A Death Cafe is a group directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes. It is a discussion group rather than grief counseling or funeral planning, although these topics are fair game. Other topics might include your thoughts, feelings and experiences relating to: life after death, past lives, near death experiences, reincarnation, ghostly apparitions, loss, memorial rites/customs, methods of dealing with mortal remains, etc, etc… Death Cafes are always offered: On a not for profit basis In an accessible, respectful and confidential space With no intention of leading people to any conclusion, product or course of action Alongside refreshing coffee, tea – and cake! Complete calendar and info at: https://www.elderhoodsenioralliance.org/death-cafes
	Twosdays at Tumwater Falls Every second Tuesday at 2:00 pm Elders are invited to show up for a FREE social gathering. Meet your neighbors, make new friends in one of Nature's truly beautiful settings! Walk the paths or just sit at one of the many benches and picnic tables and socialize. More info at: Twosdays @ Tumwater Falls