Gentle Waves Under the Stars
A dementia-friendly planetarium experience for individuals living with dementia and the people who care for them.
Join Lasting Joy for a gentle, welcoming journey through the stars—created with comfort, connection, and joyful memories in mind.
Event Details
Date: Monday, September 21, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Marian Blakemore Planetarium at Midland College
Admission: Complimentary with advance registration
Seating is limited to 50 guests. Advance registration is required.
A Morning Created With Your Comfort in Mind
Traditional community outings can sometimes feel overwhelming for people living with dementia and their care partners. Gentle Waves Under the Stars is designed to offer a more relaxed experience where families can enjoy time together without pressure, judgment, or the need to explain.
Guests will be welcomed by understanding volunteers and invited to experience the planetarium in a comfortable, supportive setting.
What to Expect
- A small-group event limited to 50 guests
- A welcoming, dementia-friendly atmosphere
- A gentle planetarium presentation
- Comfortable time together with your care partner
- Friendly volunteers available to assist
- Prepackaged refreshments
- Helpful information from Lasting Joy
Who Is Invited?
This experience is intended for individuals living with dementia and the family members, friends, or care partners attending with them.
- Individuals living with dementia
- Spouses and partners
- Adult children and other family members
- Friends and informal care partners
Keeping the Waves Gentle
Dementia may change how a person processes their surroundings, but it does not remove the need for beauty, belonging, connection, and joy. This experience is planned with flexibility and compassion so guests can participate in the way that feels most comfortable to them.
Keep the waves gentle & the care joyful.
Reserve Your Seats
Admission is complimentary, but space is limited. Please register every person who will attend with your group so we can prepare appropriately.
If your plans change after registering, please contact Lasting Joy so the seats may be offered to another family.
Help Make This Experience Possible
Gentle Waves Under the Stars is made possible through Lasting Joy and the generous support of Community Partners who believe individuals living with dementia and their families deserve meaningful, welcoming experiences in their own community.
Questions Before Registering?
Lasting Joy LLC
Dementia Care Consulting & Education
432-818-9879
ljfrailey@lastingjoyllc.com