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NEW! Monthly Memory Cafe Beginning September

New! Memory Café on the Second Monday of Each Month

Join us for a new Memory Café, beginning on Monday September 11, 2023, from 11am until Noon, at the Hopkins Activity Center, located at 33 14th Ave N, Hopkins MN 55343

About the Memory Café

Hopkins Activity Center is excited to offer a monthly Memory Café for individuals with dementia and their care partners to engage in peer and community connections in a supportive, safe and comfortable setting. Our goal is to promote social engagement and peer support who are experiencing similar lifestyle changes due to a diagnoses of dementia. Leading the café is Arlen Solem from Emerald Crest by Cassia. Coffee is free at the Activity Center and snacks are donated by Emerald Crest of Minnetonka.

The Memory Café is free to all attendees, registration is preferred to allow us to plan for needed supplies and accommodations.

What is a Memory Cafe?

Memory Café is a program for individuals living with early to moderate stage memory loss and their care partners. Engaging and safe environment where people with memory loss and their care partners can laugh, learn, and remain socially connected with others sharing the same experiences.

At Emerald Crest, we offer a deep knowledge of memory care in a specialized assisted living setting for seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia-related conditions. We encourage you to contact us directly with any questions or request a tour. For tours and general information, please contact Elizabeth Wendel at 952-908-2215.

Emerald Crest by Cassia provides memory care in a unique environment, specifically designed to support those with cognitive issues. Utilizing this exceptional model of care, individuals with dementia, Alzheimer’s and related conditions can flourish in positive relationships and participation in meaningful activities. Memory care is offered in the Minneapolis – Saint Paul area with communities in four convenient locations: ShakopeeBurnsvilleMinnetonka, MN.


Emerald Crest Memory Care provides compassionate senior memory care for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related conditions.

With welcoming communities in Burnsville, Minnetonka and Shakopee, Minnesota, we offer assisted living memory care in cozy, residential settings designed for comfort and dignity. Our thoughtfully designed memory care community includes dedicated dementia care suites and personalized support tailored to each resident’s needs.

Supported by experienced caregivers and guided by a deep understanding of dementia care, Emerald Crest creates meaningful daily experiences that foster connection and peace of mind. As part of Cassia, a faith-based nonprofit, Emerald Crest is a trusted memory care community for families seeking reliable, high-quality memory care and compassionate care for their loved ones.

Ready to explore your options?

Contact us today.