In addition to the events listed below, we offer a wide variety of ongoing support groups and social programs.
Explore our support group options for parents of babies under one year old, children who have a sibling with a disability, adults living with chronic mental illness, adult children and care partners of individuals with dementia or Parkinson’s disease, individuals who are experiencing grief and loss, and people who have lost a loved one to suicide.
Upcoming Events

JF&CS Memory Café: Poetry with Terry E. Carter
May 02, 2025
Medford Poet Laureate Terry Carter will share his poetry and process with participants.
Adoption Resources Orientation
May 06, 2025
This small-group orientation is a great opportunity to learn more about our domestic infant adoption program. Come with any and all questions!
Protecting Our Kids: Fostering Safety for Trans, Non-Binary & Gender Independent Youth
May 07, 2025
Join Luca Valentine for an interactive and timely virtual presentation on supporting gender independent, non-binary, and trans (GIaNT) youth right now.
Parenting an Infant Exposed to Substances
May 08, 2025
Amy Sommer and Danya Handelsman of JF&CS Project NESST® will lead a workshop about parenting infants impacted by substance exposure.
Shavuot ice cream party for adults with disabilities and/or mental health conditions
Jun 01, 2025
Come celebrate Shavuot with JF&CS!Past Events
Find Your Beat: Drumming for Parkinson's
Oct 22, 2024
JF&CS Memory Café: Nature Connection
Oct 11, 2024
Community Support Circles: October 7, One Year Later
Oct 08, 2024
Ride for Food
Oct 06, 2024
Yizkor: Remembering Loved Ones Who Died By Suicide
Sep 30, 2024
Rosh Hashanah Celebration
Sep 22, 2024
JF&CS Memory Café: Healing Through Drumming
Sep 06, 2024
Dementia Friends Information Session
Aug 15, 2024
Virtual Memory Café Hour
Aug 15, 2024
JF&CS Memory Café: Expressive Dance and Movement
Aug 02, 2024
Support Groups & Social Programs
Explore our support groups for new parents, adult children and care partners of individuals with dementia or Parkinson’s disease, individuals who are experiencing grief and loss, and more.