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Our Next Meeting

October 20th
PD Support - Please email Lynn with any topic ideas for the meeting. hagerbrant@gmail.com

Scheduled for October & November

We have a great lineup of guest speakers for our upcoming meetings. The first 30 minutes of our meetings will involve a speaker and the second half will be for support and networking.

October 27th
Back by popular demand "Q & A with Dr. Meytin"

November 3rd.
Care Partner Support Group

November 10th
Brian Kopell, MD
Professor of Neurosurgery, Neurology, Psychiatry. and Neuroscience as well as Director of the Center of Neuromodulation at the Mount Sinai Health System. New brain sensing device for PD "Percept Neurostimulator" and Longevity Medicine for PD.

November 17th.
Support Group for PD
November 24th.
No Meeting (Thanksgiving Holiday)
December 1st.
Care Partner Support Group
December 8th.
TBD
December 15th.
PD Support
December 22nd.
No Meeting
December 29th.
No Meeting (Holiday)

Parkinson’s Body and Mind Program
Revised COVID Safe
Greenwich YMCA

The Parkinson's Body & Mind Program is back at the Greenwich YMCA. Our goal is to deliver safe programs that re-engage and re-connect members of the Parkinson’s community as it works best for each individual.

Wednesday:      Boxing w/ Heather @ 10:00am
Thursday:          Boxing w/ Ray @ 6:00pm
Friday:               Yoga w/ Francesca @ 10:00am

Wellness classes will be LIVE in the YMCA with a maximum capacity of 10 participants indoors. Also, we have set up our Zoom cart in order to livestream all the classes.

Registration
All participants must register for the class via the YMCA of Greenwich App click here for Apple or here for Android or you can call the Member Services Team at (203)869-1630 to reserve spot or if you have any questions about registration for classes.

PD Body & Mind Program Pass .
Instead of a per/class fee, this is a monthly PD Body and Mind Program Pass which provides the following benefits:

All participants will be considered members of the YMCA of Greenwich and will receive all of our communications.
Full, unlimited access to all PD programs (classes, support groups, Y-events). Program Pass holders also have full access to our facility.
Greater connection w/ members of the group the event of class cancellations, facility alerts, or otherwise.
The ability to easily freeze the ongoing monthly fee due to travel, schedules, etc.
Zero joiner fees that would normally come with a membership.

The PD Body & Mind Program Pass is set up at $49/month. there may be some participants for whom this fee is not reasonable. We will set up a separate fund whereby others can donate an additional amount/month to cover these gaps. Also, as we do for all our members, we offer a sliding scale program for membership and program fees.

We are very excited to get this program going again through the YMCA!

Rock Steady Boxing Class
Mondays at 10 AM
Roger Sherman Baldwin Park
100 Arch St Greenwich

Toni Mafes received her certification in Rock Steady Boxing for Parkinson’s disease back in 2017. She is the head coach of RSB at Belmars gym in White Plains NY.

In 2006, Toni fought in the NY Daily News Golden Gloves,

She worked with many athletes of all ages and abilities. I've coached cheerleading for ages 3- 21 years of age, done strength and conditioning for gymnasts and been teaching boxing /muay thai for the last 15 years.

"It has always been great to work with people on their personal fitness goals but Rock Steady Boxing offered an opportunity to work with people who were fighting for their lives.

"My Rock Steady Boxers are the hardest working people I have ever worked with."

Rock Steady is different from other boxing classes because we are catered to the needs of people with PD. Boxing itself offers great benefits (coordination, strength, fitness, bone density, stress management) Rock Steady adds vocalization, balance, fine motor, dexterity, cognitive functions- just to name a few.

Roger Sherman Baldwin Park
100 Arch St Greenwich
(Right off I-95, plenty of Parking and there is a porta potty)

Toni's Venmo for those who would like to pay for the class or bring cash. Suggested amount is at least $10 per class.

If interested in attending the class please email Lynn at hagerbrant@gmail.com

Tai Chi/Qigong Class for PD
Tuesdays at 11:00 AM
New Location
Cos Cob Park.
22 Sound Shore Dr.
Greenwich, CT

Beautiful location with a gazebo overlooking the water. Click here for driving directions.

Ken began studying TaiChi/Qigong in 1996. He has been teaching regularly scheduled TaiChi/Qigong classes in the Stamford-Greenwich area for 13 years as well as private sessions. He also co-teaches a stress management class at the Bennett Cancer Center. His classes emphasize relaxing with focused breathing and coordinated movement.

Studies have shown that TaiChi improves balance and motor control in Parkinson”s disease.

No charge for trying out a class! For those who want to pay, suggested amount is at least $10 per class.

If interested in attending please email Lynn at hagerbrant@gmail.com

Francesca Conway's Yoga for Parkinson's Tuesday and Thursday
at 10 AM

Zoom https://us04web.zoom.us/j/522704679pwd=S092bmlLVXEzRWR1UmZXb1d1eDBjZz09
Meeting ID: 390 140 5312
Passcode: 321096

Classes are free - Donations are welcome
Venmo: @Francesca-Conway-1 PayPal: nicole3@optonline.net

Ray Fructuoso online workout classes Wednesdays and Fridays at 2PM

Join us on Wednesdays and Fridays at 2:00 PM on Zoom.
Just go to the following link on your iPhone, laptop or desktop.
Click https://us04web.zoom.us/j/7064312737 to start or join a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Classes are free/Donations are welcome https://venmo.com/code?user_id=19602005169274888

Ray's YouTube videos are available in the Shakers Anonymous video library https://www.shakersanonymous.org/help-videos

Our Shaker’s Anonymous 2020 Virtual Optimism Walk Raised $1,110

We met on Saturday for the APDA walk and Get Together at Sherwood Island for a socially distantanced walk!

Thank you to everyone that made a donation and participated in the walk.

Join us for Parkinson's Disease and Special Senses: Vision, Smell and Taste, a free online event for people with Parkinson’s and their loved ones. We will discuss how changes in vision, smell, or taste may present in a person with Parkinson's.
This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their family, friends and the community.

Register Now

What: Learn about the non-motor symptoms associated with Parkinson's and how to cope and live optimally with these changes.

Who: Our speakers include:
– Anna DePold Hohler, MD, FAAN, Movement Disorders Specialist at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
– Okeanis E. Vaou, MD, Director of Movement Disorders and Deep Brain Stimulation at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center

When: Friday, November 6, 2020; 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. ET

Where: Online Zoom Meeting. Once registered, you'll receive an email giving you the link to watch the program on the date and time written above.

How to attend: RSVP now at parkinson.org/SpecialSenses. This is a free event, but registration is required.
For more information, contact Melody McLaughlin at (781) 552-3790 or NewEngland@parkinson.org

Stay Informed

As we gear up for the coming winter months, we're working to make sure that you have the best information on living well with Parkinson's for every aspect of your life. Join us to learn about Parkinson's Dyskinesia, why you should have a physical therapist on your care team, how to stay healthy as a Parkinson's care partner, and more. Read on to find out more about our upcoming webinars, including a webinar exploring the inequities in Parkinson's research. Plus, stay tuned for the announcement of an interview with renowned Yale professor and podcast host Laurie Santos.

Inequities in Parkinson's Research

Webinar: Health Disparities and Parkinson's: Inequities in Parkinson's Research
December 2, 2020, at 11 am MST

What happens when access to participation in Parkinson's research and the design of investigations neglects to consider a diverse audience? Join Dr. Jonathan Jackson and Dr. Nabila Dahodwala as we explore why diverse participation in research matters, what role research can play when it comes to changing equity and access to Parkinson’s care, and more.

Learn more and register today.

More Upcoming Webinars

The What, When, Why, and How of Treating and Managing Parkinson's Dyskinesia*
with Dr. Irene Malaty
Thursday, October 22 | 12 PM (MDT)
Click Here to Register
*This webinar is sponsored by Adamas

Physical Therapy and Parkinson's Panel
with Lee Dibble, Terry Ellis, and
Gammon Earhart
Monday, October 26 | 12 PM (MDT)
Click Here to Register

Holistic & Supportive Care for Living Well with Parkinson's
with Dr. Christopher Tarolli
Wednesday, November 4 | 12 PM (MDT)
Click Here to Register

Mental Wellness for Parkinson's Care Partners
with Elaine Book
Thursday, November 12 | 12 PM (MDT)
Click Here to Register

If you run into any issues while registering, please email us at info@dpf.org or call 720-259-7851.

Did you miss one of our recent webinars on medication management, Parkinson's disease psychosis, or living well through dance?
You can access all of our past webinar recordings here.

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