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"Never let the things you cannot do prevent you from doing the things you can do"  Coach John Wooden
 
There is no meeting scheduled for Tuesday 9/28.
We are planning on having 3 meetings the first 3 Tuesdays of each month starting this month.
 
To fit in speakers of interest there maybe speakers scheduled for the 4th or 5th Tuesday of the month.
Tuesday 10/5 at 7pm - Care Partner Support Group meeting with Jay Stratoudakis, Contact Jay at cjayteach@aol.com for more information.
October 12th Brian Kopell, MD a Neurosurgeon from Mt Sinai Hospital and his Nurse Practitioner, Meredith Spadaccia will be speaking to us about their new Brain Wellness program. Read more...
Tuesday 10/19 at 7pm  Our Support and Networking Support Group for People with PD and Care Partners.
 
GOOD NEWS!!!! Starting Tuesday, October 19th at 7pm we are going to be meeting back at the New Canaan YMCA every third Tuesday of each month!!! You can attend in person or via zoom. If you plan to attend please bring your vaccination record and in addition we are asking all participants to wear masks.
October 26th Joy Antonelle de Marcaida MD from Hartford Healthcare in Vernon CT will be speaking to us about a recently approved medication for PD called Nourianz (Istradefylline) by Kyowa Kirin Pharmaceuticals.

NOURIANZ is a prescription medicine used with levodopa and carbidopa to treat adults with Parkinson’s disease (PD) who are having “off” episodes.
 
https://www.nourianz.com   https://hartfordhealthcare.org/find-a-doctor/physician-detail?id=003j000000GD3VbAAL

November 9th  Cristina M. Pino M.A., CCC-SLP Cristina will be speaking to us about incorporating their "Speak Out" Program with our PDBM program. Read more…
Shakers Anonymous Fall Social
Remember to sign up for our new Shaker's Anonymous team for the MJFF virtual 5K/10K/Half Marathon scheduled for Saturday October 2nd. 
https://foxtrot.michaeljfox.org/virtual5k10k/ShakersAnonymous
 
If anyone has questions regarding the MJFF Virtual Run/Walk, they can reach me by email:
marion.fioretti@gmail.com
Sherwood Island State Park Pavilion
REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 10:00 AM
WALK BEGINS AT 11:00 AM
Saturday, October 2, 2021
JOIN US IN PERSON! WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU!
Register now and be a hero for people with Parkinson’s! 
* Online registration is strongly encouraged *
And the APDA Optimism Walk
https://apdaparkinson.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=975
Shaker's Anonymous Team Info:
https://apdaparkinson.donordrive.com/participant/Lynn-Hagerbrant-2021
Remember to sign up for the Engage PD to get the most out of the PDBM program. 

Click Here for flyer
https://www.tc.columbia.edu/neurorehab/participate/
Our next Journal Club meeting with Leon Meytin MD is scheduled for Friday, October 29th at 12 noon. (Dr. Meytin is getting married in the end of September!)
Our support group, Shaker's Anonymous currently has over 350 members and the exercise and wellness program, Parkinson's Body and Mind Program is in full swing at the Greenwich and Westport/Weston YMCA. 

We need your help to make this program the best it can be! Email Lynn at hagerbrant@gmail.com for more information.

The new fall schedule for both the Greenwich and the Westport/Weston YMCA are online!

Please note the schedule changes and the new classes! 
Parkinson's Body and Mind Program
New Classes Begin September 13th.
 
Boxing & Conditioning for Parkinson’s
Monday  |  September 13 – October 25  | 12:30PM
Monday  |  November 1 – December 13  | 12:30 PM
 
Yoga for Parkinson’s
Tuesday  |  September 14 – October 26  | 4:15PM
Tuesday  | November 2 – December 14  | 4:15PM
 
Boxing & Conditioning for Parkinson’s
Thursday  |  September 9 – October 21  | 12:30PM
Thursday  | October 28 – December 16 (no class November 25)  | 12:30PM

Cost
Members: FREE  |  Non-Members: $100 per 7 week session
Daily Drop-In (Based on availability): $10 Seniors  | $20 Adults
 
Information regarding the fall schedule:
https://westporty.org/programs-services/health-wellness/parkinsons/ 

Also, if you choose to participate in the Parkinson's Body and Mind Program classes we strongly encourage you to wear a mask. 
Register



The YMCA of Greenwich is a Rock Steady Boxing Affiliate and has created a new boxing studio with padded flooring for safety.  
 

Monday – PD Boxing w/ Toni @ 10am-11:15am

Tuesday – PD Tai Chi w/ Ken @ 11am-12pm (virtual only)*

Wednesday – PD Boxing w/ Toni @ 9am-10:15am

Wednesday – PD Weight Circuit w/ Ray @ 5:00pm-6:00pm

Friday – PD Yoga w/ Francesca @ 10am-11am

Sunday – PD Nia Dance w/ Kristin @ 10am-11am


 
Class Schedule
All Zoom Classes are FREE!
 
If you have Medicare United Healthcare insurance you YMCA membership is FREE!!!!
The Greenwich YMCA has become an authorized member of the Renew Active Medicare Fitness Program where members get a free 60 day membership and the Y is paid by UHC. Only one gym per town can be a member.
 
https://www.uhc.com/member-resources/health-care-programs/renew-active
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