In honor of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, the San Antonio Museum of Art (SAMA) will offer virtual ReCollections programs in partnership with UT Health San Antonio’s Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases. These interactive online discussions were developed to deliver social connectedness, art, storytelling and joy to families and their affected loved ones. (San Antonio Museum of Art, 2022)

On Saturday, November 19 from 10a.m. to 11a.m., ReCollections: Art Conversations to Stimulate the Mind—Food & Feasts will share a collection of virtual feasts highlighting favorite holiday recipes aimed to showcase how every culture throughout history has encouraged togetherness and celebration through delicious food. 

The following month, on Saturday, December 17 from 10a.m. to 11a.m., ReCollections: Art Conversations to Stimulate the Mind – Family Photos will encourage online participants to bring a favorite photo of family, friends or pets to share stories of everyday works of art. Whether the prized portraits are grand paintings or simple polaroid photos, this discussion will strive to celebrate close connections and offer the chance to retell special moments.

All ReCollections programs will be facilitated virtually via Zoom and are free to the public. Online registration will close two hours before the scheduled start time and meeting session information will be sent to the email address used for registration.