Where: Dedham Public Library, 43 Church Street, Dedham, MA 02026

When: December 11, 2025, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00

Cost: Free

RSVP is required. Please contact Michaela Calderwood @ mcalderwood@minlib.net to register or telephone 781-751-9284 for more information.

The Memory Café at Dedham Public Library is a welcoming, interactive place for individuals and families living with memory changes. Come enjoy a light lunch, make new friends and participate in a fun, failure-free activity. A care partner must accompany guests who require personal care assistance. This program is sponsored in part by community partners.

Join us as dance movement therapist Donna Newman-Bluestein invites us to sing or hum, and stretch, shake, twist, and bend to irresistible, toe-tapping music, both familiar and new, from the Big Bands, the 1940’s to the 60's, Broadway musicals, disco, and the Caribbean. Together we will create community as we dance in our seats and or on our feet. If you've got a heartbeat, you've got rhythm enough. No prior experience necessary.

Where: Natick Senior Center, 117 E. Central St., Natick, MA 01760

When: November 20, 2025, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Cost: Free

RSVP is required. Please contact Debbie Budd, 508-647-6540 ext. 1906 to register or for more information.

The Meaningful Connections Memory Café is a welcoming and supportive environment for individuals living with memory loss and their care partners. Each month we will offer entertainment or an activity and a light lunch. Please join us.

Join us as dance movement therapist Donna Newman-Bluestein invites us to sing or hum, and stretch, shake, twist, and bend to irresistible, toe-tapping music, both familiar and new, from the Big Bands, the 1940’s to the 60's, Broadway musicals, disco, and the Caribbean. Together we will create community as we dance in our seats and or on our feet. If you've got a heartbeat, you've got rhythm enough. No prior experience necessary.

A 3-hour workshop on embodied connection in dementia care at the 60th Annual American Dance Therapy Association Conference co-led by Dr. Cecilia Fontanesi and myself. We will be addressing the role that dance/movement therapy plays in improving the quality of life for people with dementia when offered sensitively and by attuning to the individuals present, vitality being among the many benefits. As a neurobiologist, Dr. Fontanesi will also be articulating neuroscientific findings that support our empirical findings.

Where: Dedham Public Library, 43 Church Street, Dedham, MA 02026

When: October 9, 2025, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00

Cost: Free

RSVP is required. Please contact Brittany Tuttle @ btuttle.ddm@minlib.net to register or telephone 781-751-9284 for more information.

The Memory Café at Dedham Public Library is a welcoming, interactive place for individuals and families living with memory changes. Come enjoy a light lunch, make new friends and participate in a fun, failure-free activity. A care partner must accompany guests who require personal care assistance. This program is sponsored in part by community partners.

Join us as dance movement therapist Donna Newman-Bluestein invites us to sing or hum, and stretch, shake, twist, and bend to irresistible, toe-tapping music, both familiar and new, from the Big Bands, the 1940’s to the 60's, Broadway musicals, disco, and the Caribbean. Together we will create community as we dance in our seats and or on our feet. If you've got a heartbeat, you've got rhythm enough. No prior experience necessary.

Come by and visit Dance for Connection and Octaband at Dedham Square Circle’s Annual Health & Wellness Fair.

I’d love to chat with you and share the work that I do, dancing with people with dementia, educating the public about nonverbal communication with people with dementia, and the Octaband, a product that I created to encourage people with special needs to join in the fun and feel a sense of belonging. I will have Octabands available for sale.

This event is free and will have loads of information useful for older adults.

September 17, 8:30 - 10:30 AM EDT

I am excited to lead this webinar for Bui Tuyet Minh of Vietnam Dance/Movement Therapy on September 17. This is an introductory course designed especially to interest Vietnamese people in pursuing a career in dance/movement therapy.

The theme of the webinar will be an intro to DMT and various aspects of self-care as learned from people I’ve worked with and from through my long career. Teaching methods will include playful movement interaction, discussion, a brief slide show, and Q & A.

This session is ideal for anyone interested in learning more about dance therapy.

Time Zones: 8:30 - 10:30 AM EDT

Link to register. Scroll down to register for the specific webinar.

Where: Mansfield Public Library | Council on Aging, 255 Hope Street | Mansfield, MA 02048

When: September 3, 2025, 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Cost: Free, but donations are accepted.

RSVP An RSVP is requested, but not required. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Wendy Adams at 508.261.7368 or wadams@mansfieldma.com or visit online.

Memory Cafés provide support and socializing for adults living with dementia or Alzheimer’s and their caregivers. These are held once a month at the library and each meeting will have an activity or presenter.

With a wide range of irresistible, toe-tapping music from the Big Bands to the 60's, Broadway musicals, disco, and the Caribbean, dance movement facilitator Donna Newman-Bluestein will get us to stretch, shake, twist and bend together. Come ready to have fun and leave with a greater sense of vitality and well-being. If you've got a heartbeat you've got rhythm enough. No prior experience necessary.

Where: JF&CS Headquarters
1430 Main Street, Waltham

When: Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – noon

Cost: Free

RSVP not required, but please call or email to confirm dates. Contact Beth at bsoltzberg@jfcsboston.org or 781-693-5628 for more information.

A welcoming place for individuals and families living with memory changes. Enjoy coffee, refreshments, creative arts, and conversation with new friends of all ages. A guest artist leads a creative exploration each month. Co-hosted by the Waltham Student Group of Brandeis University. A care partner must accompany guests who require personal care assistance.

With a wide range of irresistible, toe-tapping music from the Big Bands to the 60's, Broadway musicals, disco, and the Caribbean, dance movement facilitator Donna Newman-Bluestein will get us to stretch, shake, twist and bend together. Come ready to have fun and leave with a greater sense of vitality and well-being. If you've got a heartbeat you've got rhythm enough. No prior experience necessary.

Where: Norfolk Public Library, 2 Liberty Lane, Norfolk, MA 02056

When: July 23, 2025, 12:00 p.m. – 1:30

Cost: Free

RSVP: Please register by calling the Norfolk Senior Center at 508-528-4430, so we can make sure there is lunch available for you and your partner.

For individuals living with memory loss and their care partners. Join the Norfolk Council on Aging and Norfolk Public Library for this fun, interactive moving to music with Donna Newman-Bluestein.

Lunch will be served.

Join us as dance movement therapist Donna Newman-Bluestein invites us to sing or hum, and stretch, shake, twist, and bend to irresistible, toe-tapping music, both familiar and new, from the 1950’s to the 70's, Broadway musicals, disco, and the Caribbean. Together we will create community as we dance in our seats and/or on our feet. If you've got a heartbeat, you've got rhythm enough. No prior experience necessary.

Where: Dedham Public Library, 43 Church Street, Dedham, MA 02026

When: July 10, 2025, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00

Cost: Free

RSVP is required. Please contact Michaela Calderwood @ mcalderwood@minlib.net to register or telephone 781-751-9284 for more information. Alternatively, you can register here.

The Memory Café at Dedham Public Library is a welcoming, interactive place for individuals and families living with memory changes. Come enjoy a light lunch, make new friends and participate in a fun, failure-free activity. A care partner must accompany guests who require personal care assistance.

Join us as dance movement therapist Donna Newman-Bluestein invites us to sing or hum, and stretch, shake, twist, and bend to irresistible, toe-tapping music, both familiar and new, from the Big Bands, the 1940’s to the 60's, Broadway musicals, disco, and the Caribbean. Together we will create community as we dance in our seats and or on our feet. If you've got a heartbeat, you've got rhythm enough. No prior experience necessary.

June 15th at 8:30 - 10:00 AM as EDT

I am very excited to be leading this webinar for the HKDMTA on June 15. Every time I present about DMT with people with dementia, I dig a little bit more deeply, discovering and revealing best practices that make this approach so highly effective in improving the quality of life for both recipients and facilitators.

It turns out that as we help uplift people living with dementia and recognize their contributions to our lives, we are all uplifted. My community building approach, how I sequence, and lead by following are informative regardless of the work you do. This is an opportunity for you to dig a little more deeply into your attitudes and approach toward life.

This session is ideal for therapists, caregivers, and healthcare professionals involved in dementia care.

Time Zones: 8:30 - 10 AM EDT, 5:30–7:00 AM PT, 1:30 - 3:00 PM BST, 2:30–4:00 PM CEST, 8:30-10 PM GMT +8.

Link to register. Scroll down to register for the specific webinar.

Where: Dedham Public Library, 43 Church Street, Dedham, MA 02026

When: June 10, 2025 1:00 p.m. – 3:00

Cost: Free

RSVP is required. Please contact Michaela Calderwood @ mcalderwood@minlib.net to register or telephone 781-751-9284 for more information. Alternatively, you can register here.

The Memory Café at Dedham Public Library is a welcoming, interactive place for individuals and families living with memory changes. Come enjoy a light lunch, make new friends and participate in a fun, failure-free activity. A care partner must accompany guests who require personal care assistance.

Join us as dance movement therapist Donna Newman-Bluestein invites us to sing or hum, and stretch, shake, twist, and bend to irresistible, toe-tapping music, both familiar and new, from the Big Bands, the 1940’s to the 60's, Broadway musicals, disco, and the Caribbean. Together we will create community as we dance in our seats and or on our feet. If you've got a heartbeat, you've got rhythm enough. No prior experience necessary.

I will be exhibiting Octabands at the Dance for World Community festival on June 7. Come by and try them out. This fabulous festival offers countless performances and 1/2 hr mini classes, free and open to the public thanks to the generosity of José Mateo Dance Festival and the visionary who makes it possible, José Mateo..

Please also come by to see Back Pocket Dancers as we perform several dances from 1:40 - 2:00.

In this 1.5 hour webinar, I have been asked to speak about what dance/movement therapists bring to people living with dementia and their care partners and why it matters. A topic near and dear to my heart.

Every time I present about DMT with people with dementia, I dig a little bit more deeply, discovering and revealing best practices that make this approach highly effective in improving the quality of life for both recipients and facilitators.

It turns out that as we help uplift people living with dementia and recognize their contributions to our lives, we are all uplifted. My community building approach, my focus on co-creation, how I sequence, and lead by following are informative regardless of who you work with. This is an opportunity to dig a little more deeply into our attitudes and approach toward life.

Neuroscience is only now beginning to understand the value of dance, generally, and especially for people with dementia. When offered with sensitivity to the persons present, regardless of ability, dance/movement therapy offers the involvement of the whole person - body, heart, mind, and spirit. And, most importantly, people feel a greater sense of vitality and self-esteem, improving their quality of life.

Time Zones: 5:30 - 7 AM EST, 8:30–10:00 AM PT, 1:30–
3:00 PM BST, 2:30–4:00 PM CEST.

This webinar is very reasonably priced at about $35.

Register for the Post-conference webinar here: https://lnkd.in/e7PRC6dv

Where: Memory Café, The Residence at Bedford, 240 South Road Bedford, MA 01730

When: May 15, 2025, 1:30. – 3:00 p.m.

Cost: Free

RSVP not required. For more information about this Memory Cafe, please call Amy at 978-505-3779 or email amy@rightathomecare.com

Please come and enjoy refreshments, sensory-stimulating activities and supportive socializing in a stigma free atmosphere.

Join us as dance movement therapist Donna Newman-Bluestein invites us to sing or hum, and stretch, shake, twist, and bend to irresistible, toe-tapping music, both familiar and new, from the Big Bands, the 1940’s to the 60's, Broadway musicals, disco, and the Caribbean. Together we will create community as we dance in our seats and or on our feet. If you've got a heartbeat, you've got rhythm enough. No prior experience necessary.

Where: Dedham Public Library, 43 Church Street, Dedham, MA 02026

When: May 8, 2025, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00

Cost: Free

RSVP is required. Please contact Michaela Calderwood @ mcalderwood@minlib.net to register or telephone 781-751-9284 for more information. Alternatively, you can register here.

The Memory Café at Dedham Public Library is a welcoming, interactive place for individuals and families living with memory changes. Come enjoy a light lunch, make new friends and participate in a fun, failure-free activity. A care partner must accompany guests who require personal care assistance.

Join us as dance movement therapist Donna Newman-Bluestein invites us to sing or hum, and stretch, shake, twist, and bend to irresistible, toe-tapping music, both familiar and new, from the Big Bands, the 1940’s to the 60's, Broadway musicals, disco, and the Caribbean. Together we will create community as we dance in our seats and or on our feet. If you've got a heartbeat, you've got rhythm enough. No prior experience necessary.

Where: Weston Council on Aging, 20 Alphabet Lane, Weston, MA 02493

When: April 16, 2025, 10:00 p.m. – 11:30

Cost: Free

RSVP is requested. Please call the COA to register 781-786-6280

Join us for refreshments, music, and movements as we launch a new series for people experiencing memory changes and their family members or caregivers.

Join us as dance movement therapist Donna Newman-Bluestein invites us to sing or hum, and stretch, shake, twist, and bend to irresistible, toe-tapping music, both familiar and new, from the Big Bands, the 1940’s to the 60's, Broadway musicals, disco, and the Caribbean. Together we will create community as we dance in our seats and or on our feet. If you've got a heartbeat, you've got rhythm enough. No prior experience necessary.

Where: Dedham Public Library, 43 Church Street, Dedham, MA 02026

When: April 10, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00

Cost: Free

RSVP is required. Please contact Michaela Calderwood @ mcalderwood@minlib.net to register or telephone 781-751-9284 for more information. Alternatively, you can register directly here.

The Memory Café at Dedham Public Library is a welcoming, interactive place for individuals and families living with memory changes. Come enjoy a light lunch, make new friends and participate in a fun, failure-free activity. A care partner must accompany guests who require personal care assistance.

Join us as dance movement therapist Donna Newman-Bluestein invites us to sing or hum, and stretch, shake, twist, and bend to irresistible, toe-tapping music, both familiar and new, from the Big Bands, the 1940’s to the 60's, Broadway musicals, disco, and the Caribbean. Together we will create community as we dance in our seats and or on our feet. If you've got a heartbeat, you've got rhythm enough. No prior experience necessary.

Where: Natick Senior Center, 117 E. Central St., Natick, MA 01760

When: March 20, 2025, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Cost: Free

RSVP is required. Please contact Debbie Budd, 508-647-6540 ext. 1906 to register or for more information.

The Meaningful Connections Memory Café is a welcoming and supportive environment for individuals living with memory loss and their care partners. Each month we will offer entertainment or an activity and a light lunch. Please join us.

Join us as dance movement therapist Donna Newman-Bluestein invites us to sing or hum, and stretch, shake, twist, and bend to irresistible, toe-tapping music, both familiar and new, from the Big Bands, the 1940’s to the 60's, Broadway musicals, disco, and the Caribbean. Together we will create community as we dance in our seats and or on our feet. If you've got a heartbeat, you've got rhythm enough. No prior experience necessary.

Where: Dedham Public Library, 43 Church Street, Dedham, MA 02026

When: March 13, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00

Cost: Free

RSVP is required. Please contact Michaela Calderwood @ mcalderwood@minlib.net to register or for more information.

The Memory Café at Dedham Public Library is a welcoming, interactive place for individuals and families living with memory changes. Come enjoy a light lunch, make new friends and participate in a fun, failure-free activity. A care partner must accompany guests who require personal care assistance. This program is sponsored in part by Dedham Savings Bank.

Join us as dance movement therapist Donna Newman-Bluestein invites us to sing or hum, and stretch, shake, twist, and bend to irresistible, toe-tapping music, both familiar and new, from the Big Bands, the 1940’s to the 60's, Broadway musicals, disco, and the Caribbean. Together we will create community as we dance in our seats and or on our feet. If you've got a heartbeat, you've got rhythm enough. No prior experience necessary.

Where: Foxboro Senior Center, 75 Central Street, Foxborough, MA

When: Feb. 18, 2025, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00

Cost: Free

RSVP is requested. Drop-ins are also allowed. To RSVP or for more information, please contact Pam McGuire 508-543-1234 / pmcguire@foxboroughma.gov or Kate Fennyery 508-543-1234 / kfennyery@foxboroughma.gov

The Foxborough Memory Cafè is a welcoming place for individuals, families, and friends of those living with memory changes. Join us for a fun combination of music, movement and conversation in a carefree environment. Light refreshments will be served. We respectfully ask caregivers to remain with their loved ones during the program.

Join us as dance movement therapist Donna Newman-Bluestein invites us to sing or hum, and stretch, shake, twist, and bend to irresistible, toe-tapping music, both familiar and new, from the Big Bands, the 1940’s to the 60's, Broadway musicals, disco, and the Caribbean. Together we will create community as we dance in our seats and or on our feet. If you've got a heartbeat, you've got rhythm enough. No prior experience necessary.

Where: Dedham Public Library, 43 Church Street, Dedham, MA 02026

When: February 13, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00

Cost: Free

RSVP is required. Please contact Michaela Calderwood @ mcalderwood@minlib.net to register or for more information.

The Memory Café at Dedham Public Library is a welcoming, interactive place for individuals and families living with memory changes. Come enjoy a light lunch, make new friends and participate in a fun, failure-free activity. A care partner must accompany guests who require personal care assistance. This program is sponsored in part by Dedham Savings Bank.

Join us as dance movement therapist Donna Newman-Bluestein invites us to sing or hum, and stretch, shake, twist, and bend to irresistible, toe-tapping music, both familiar and new, from the Big Bands, the 1940’s to the 60's, Broadway musicals, disco, and the Caribbean. Together we will create community as we dance in our seats and or on our feet. If you've got a heartbeat, you've got rhythm enough. No prior experience necessary.

Where: Dedham Public Library, 43 Church Street, Dedham, MA 02026

When: January 9, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00

Cost: Free

RSVP is required. Please contact Michaela Calderwood @ mcalderwood@minlib.net to register or for more information.

The Memory Café at Dedham Public Library is a welcoming, interactive place for individuals and families living with memory changes. Come enjoy a light lunch, make new friends and participate in a fun, failure-free activity. A care partner must accompany guests who require personal care assistance. This program is sponsored in part by Dedham Savings Bank.

Join us as dance movement therapist Donna Newman-Bluestein invites us to sing or hum, and stretch, shake, twist, and bend to irresistible, toe-tapping music, both familiar and new, from the Big Bands, the 1940’s to the 60's, Broadway musicals, disco, and the Caribbean. Together we will create community as we dance in our seats and or on our feet. If you've got a heartbeat, you've got rhythm enough. No prior experience necessary.

Where: Dedham Public Library, 43 Church Street, Dedham, MA 02026

When: December 12, 2024, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00

Cost: Free

RSVP is required. Please contact Brittany Tuttle @ btuttle.ddm@minlib.net to register or for more information.

The Memory Café at Dedham Public Library is a welcoming, interactive place for individuals and families living with memory changes. Come enjoy a light lunch, make new friends and participate in a fun, failure-free activity. A care partner must accompany guests who require personal care assistance. This program is sponsored in part by Dedham Savings Bank.

Join us as dance movement therapist Donna Newman-Bluestein invites us to sing or hum, and stretch, shake, twist, and bend to irresistible, toe-tapping music, both familiar and new, from the Big Bands, the 1940’s to the 60's, Broadway musicals, disco, and the Caribbean. Together we will create community as we dance in our seats and or on our feet. If you've got a heartbeat, you've got rhythm enough. No prior experience necessary.

Where: Weston Council on Aging, 20 Alphabet Lane, Weston, MA 02493

When: December 4, 2024, 10:00 p.m. – 11:30

Cost: Free

RSVP is requested. Please call the COA to register 781-786-6280

Join us for refreshments, music, and movements as we launch a new series for people experiencing memory changes and their family members or caregivers.

Join us as dance movement therapist Donna Newman-Bluestein invites us to sing or hum, and stretch, shake, twist, and bend to irresistible, toe-tapping music, both familiar and new, from the Big Bands, the 1940’s to the 60's, Broadway musicals, disco, and the Caribbean. Together we will create community as we dance in our seats and or on our feet. If you've got a heartbeat, you've got rhythm enough. No prior experience necessary.

Where: Dedham Public Library, 43 Church Street, Dedham, MA 02026

When: November 14, 2024, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00

Cost: Free

RSVP is required. Please contact Brittany Tuttle @ btuttle.ddm@minlib.net to register or for more information.

The Memory Café at Dedham Public Library is a welcoming, interactive place for individuals and families living with memory changes. Come enjoy a light lunch, make new friends and participate in a fun, failure-free activity. A care partner must accompany guests who require personal care assistance. This program is sponsored in part by Dedham Savings Bank.

Join us as dance movement therapist Donna Newman-Bluestein invites us to sing or hum, and stretch, shake, twist, and bend to irresistible, toe-tapping music, both familiar and new, from the Big Bands, the 1940’s to the 60's, Broadway musicals, disco, and the Caribbean. Together we will create community as we dance in our seats and or on our feet. If you've got a heartbeat, you've got rhythm enough. No prior experience necessary.