Happenings

Here’s what’s coming up with the Big Stone Area Memory Loss Connection. Our Memory Café meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 1:00–3:00 PM at the Ortonville Public Library (lower level), which is handicap accessible. All are welcome.

October 2026



Why You’re Exhausted Memory Care Placement
By Dr. Natali Edmonds, bd-certified geropsychologist CareBlazers.com

Caregiver Fatigue
By Amy Brenner-Fricke
YaleNewHavenHealth.com

Why Dementia Caregivers Burn Out: . . .
By Julie Hayes
BenRose.org


November 2026

  • November 10 — Gratitude and Gripe Journaling? Dementia with Grace – Ortonville Public Library – 1:00-3:00PM
  • November 24 — Movie: The Father? CAREGIVERS ONLY
    (Movie captures pain of person with dementia losing a sense of self, and the sorrow of those who love them)

December 2026

  • December 8 — Christmas Party · Ortonville Public Library, Lower Level · 1:00–3:00 PM
  • December 22 — No Café · Merry Christmas!