Community Calendar & Resources
EngAGE Beverly
Where older adults gather, connect, belong.
A neighborly guide to memory-friendly gatherings, day communities, care partner support, and resources across Chicago's South Side. See what's coming up on the calendar, or tap one of the four circles below to find just what you need.
Please call or check the linked page to confirm each gathering before you go, as dates and formats can change. Suggest one: julie@engagebeverly.org.
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Find what you need
Tap a circle to open a simple list. Everything is free unless noted.
Take home
Resources We Love!
A growing list of resources we love, from hands-on kits mailed to your door to the books and films that shape our approach.
Kits and tangible resources
- Mather D.I.T. Art Kits. Free Art kits mailed to Chicagoland residents 55 and older, with an online community for art and conversation. Sign up
- Mather G.I.T. Garden Kits. Free Grow-it-together garden kits for growing at home year-round. Sign up
- The Healing Headset, from MyMemoryWorx. A senior-friendly wireless music player, preloaded with a person's favorite songs and made for memory loss. A favorite in our own family. Learn more
Books and documentaries
- Alive Inside (documentary). A moving look at how music reaches people living with memory changes. Watch
- Creating Moments of Joy Along the Alzheimer's Journey, by Jolene Brackey. A warm, practical guide to being present and finding joy.
- The Elderwise Way, by Sandy Sabersky and Ruth Neuwald Falcon. The spirit-centered philosophy that inspires our approach, from Elderwise™ in Seattle. Explore
Have a free resource to suggest? Write us at julie@engagebeverly.org.