Sing, Play and Connect: Ethel's Place Welcomes All for Fun and Fellowship

There's always room for one more at Ethel's Place^TM.

At Ethel’s Place, persons living with dementia or mild cognitive impairment come together with their friends and family for a celebration of connection, fun, music and light refreshments.

A 2020 report by the AARP Global Council on Brain Health found that listening to or making music can help support brain health as people age. That's why, at Ethel's Place, you can find attendees singing along to karaoke classics like "Love Shack" by The B-52's and "Respect" by Aretha Franklin.

From card and board games to conversing and enjoying the provided refreshments, we promise there's something for everyone at Ethel's Place - even if karaoke isn't your jam.

Ethel’s Place provides an inclusive environment that welcomes everyone, free of charge. Ethel’s Place is inspired by AARP’s Six Pillars of Brain Health and our mission to empower individuals to live their best lives.

At Ethel's Place, both family caregivers and their loved ones experience a fun afternoon that provides them with a breather from the stressors of daily life.

More than 48 million people in the United States provide care to a loved one, helping with a range of daily and household activities and often without a significant break.

Caregivers who utilize respite have better self-rated health compared to those who do not, found a 2018 survey. Respite is care provided to a loved one so their family caregiver can get a short rest from their care responsibilities.

So, AARP Michigan warmly invites you and your loved ones to Ethel’s Place, a unique opportunity for you to find respite and share in fellowship, music, entertainment and joy.

Ethel's Place takes place on the first Thursday of each month from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at The Venue by Eleven 11 Events, LLC in the Lansing Mall at 5660 West Saginaw Highway, Lansing, MI 48917.

Click on a date below to register to join us. Upcoming Ethel's Place dates include:

• Thursday, June 5, 2025
• No Ethel's Place in July due to the Independence Day holiday

Interested in volunteering at Ethel's Place? Click here to fill out our volunteer interest form.