Joy Circle at Trinity
A Social-Model Adult Day Program for Families Navigating Memory Loss
Trinity is excited to launch the Richmond Metro's third Joy Circle! Joy Circle provides a caring, welcoming, and safe environment where participants experiencing early to moderate-stage memory loss can enjoy music, art, conversation, brain games, gentle movement, simple activities, and new friendships while their caregivers can receive a restorative break.
Joy Circle is in partnership with Circle Center and grounded in Circle Center's 50 years of experience supporting individuals with dementia and their families. Training and support are provided by Circle Center.
Joy Circle is in partnership with Circle Center and grounded in Circle Center's 50 years of experience supporting individuals with dementia and their families. Training and support are provided by Circle Center.
Who attends Joy Circle?
Joy Circle is for adults living with early to mid-stage dementia or other memory loss. Participants should be able to enjoy activities in a small group setting, be independently mobile or use an assistive device, manage their bathroom needs, and not require medication administration during the Joy Circle session.
What is the cost for Joy Circle?
There is no cost to participate in Joy Circle.
When and Where is Joy Circle?
Joy Circle launches on Thursday, July 23 and will take place every subsequent Thursday from 1:00 to 3:00pm.
Participants will gather in our spacious Trinity Hall gym while their caregivers are welcome to stay in our comfortable and welcoming Student Center just across the hall. Caregivers may also run errands or do whatever would best benefit their needs during this respite period.
Plentiful parking with no-step entry is located at the rear of Trinity UMC, located at 903 Forest Avenue.
Participants will gather in our spacious Trinity Hall gym while their caregivers are welcome to stay in our comfortable and welcoming Student Center just across the hall. Caregivers may also run errands or do whatever would best benefit their needs during this respite period.
Plentiful parking with no-step entry is located at the rear of Trinity UMC, located at 903 Forest Avenue.
What Happens During Joy Circle?
- A warm welcome and fellowship
- Gentle seated movement in chairs with supportive armrests
- Music and familiar sing-alongs
- Brain games and conversation
- Reminiscence and storytelling
- Purposeful tasks (setting tables, sorting, simple projects)
- Art and craft projects
- Snack and social connection
Who Are Your Volunteers?
Our "Buddies", or volunteers, are adults that have cleared a background check, agreed to an extensive Vulnerable Adult Policy, and have been trained by professionals from Circle Center.
How Can I Sign Up?
Space is limited! Please use the form below to contact our Program Manager, Sandy Peele, for more information, to tour the space, or to begin the registration process.