Musical Memories Foundation

04/29/2026

Congratulations Dean Nissen on your Volunteer of the Year Award from the City of Union City and !!!!

Dean joined the Musical Memories Foundation last year as our volunteer extraordinaire and quickly became so much more. From dancing, MC’ing, to simply bringing the party, Dean is truly one of a kind.

No one deserves this recognition more. Thank you, Dean, for everything you give to our community and for being our incredible Chief Dance Ambassador. We are so lucky to have you 💜

Congratulations!!

04/25/2026

Getting ready for the show!!
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04/24/2026

One year of music.
One year of memories.
One year creating impact through real life connection.

And the best part? We're just getting started.

In April, 2025 we set out with a vision to bring high quality music based programming to the "experienced in life" community!

A year later?

2,299 seniors served.
75 programs delivered.

THANK YOU TO ALL!

See you Saturday, April 25th for the Swingin' Singin' Spring (link in comments)

Stay tuned for what's next and enjoy the show!

Musical Memories Foundation - Our First Year Serving The Community!

03/26/2026

🎶 Tickets are going fast!

Join us for our Swing & Sing in Spring Soirée! This promises to be an event full of music, connection, and joy 💜

Not only can you attend, but you can also sponsor a member of the senior community and help bring the experience to someone who will truly benefit from it.

✨ Don’t miss your chance to be part of something special
- Saturday April 25th at 1:00pm
- Cubberley Theater, Palo Alto
- Dress your best! Costume contest from any era 20s, 30s 40s, 50s, 60s
- Sing-a-long to your favorite Big Band tunes

🎟 Get your tickets:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/swing-and-sing-in-spring

03/03/2026

We're excited to present our first community concert! It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that “Swing and Sing in Spring!”! https://musicalmemories.foundation/swing-and-sing-in-spring/

Join us for an interactive concert featuring the Top Shelf Big Band designed for the senior/older (we prefer the term - experienced) adult community, and open to all in this afternoon filled with live music, and pure fun at Cubberley Theatre in City of Palo Alto - Public Agency on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:00 PM!
What’s in store?

🎤 Join in on a lively performance and sing-a-longs with Top Shelf Singers, Masako and Stan!

👗 Come dressed to impress for our Best Dressed Costume Contest - Any Era! 20's/30's/40's/50's/60's - 1st, 2nd and 3rd place win prizes!

🕺 Host MC Dean Nissen, Chief Dance Officer of Musical Memories Foundation will keep you on your toes (not literally) but he might show you his impressive dancin’ skills!

🌟 Sheryl Marymount ✨ Founder/CEO of Musical Memories Foundation will bring it home with a feature performance and sing-a-long!

🎟 Tickets:
• $35 General Admission Ticket - All Ages Welcome
• $25 Sponsor-a-Member of The Senior Community - (For a senior to attend this event on your dime, not theirs)!

Have a blast from the past! Bring your friends, and get ready to swing in, sing in, spring with us! 🌸

02/25/2026

We took everyone to Bourbon Street with some classic tunes that got everyone up and dancing! 💃🕺 The energy was electric, and the vibe was just right as we enjoyed a night filled with music, laughter, and unforgettable memories.

01/20/2026

We're thrilled to announce that Musical Memories Foundation has received a grant from the City of Palo Alto! Thank you to the 2025 Policy and Services Committee, Mayor Vicki Veenker Vice Mayor, Greer Stone for Palo Alto City Council, city council member, George Lu for Palo Alto, Assistant to the City Manager, Lupita Alamos, et al.

A special thanks to Nicole Davidson of VinTif Solutions who was instrumental in guiding us through the success of our first grant submission and award!

Our team of professional musicians, facilitators and volunteers address the epidemic of loneliness and isolation among seniors by delivering a variety of music-centered programs specifically designed and customized to older adults, lighting up memories and lifting up lives with music.

We kick off our Palo Alto Musical Memories Program Series at La Comida on Thursday, January 22nd! Be sure to stay tuned for upcoming programming at Avenidas, Cubberley Theater, and many other locations in Palo Alto serving active older adults, those in assisted living and in memory care. See you there!