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Newsletter & Class Schedule 11/24 - 11/30     Dear Friends:   We hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends! It is hard to believe it is already here.   There will be no Thursday or Friday classes this week, as we celebrate Thanksgiving.   There are lots of recorded class options below in our newsletter.   We thank you for continuing to help us fill the financial gap so we can continue the mission of Parkinson's Fitness. Any donation is much appreciated!   Thank you!   Linda   Click to Donate to Parkinson's Fitness     In-Person Parkinson's Fitness Classes   This list details our in-person classes, which begin again on Thursday, January 2nd. Click on the underlined address to access a map and directions. Look to the blue box under this section for links to our Zoom and recorded classes.    Mondays at 10am In-Person Strength with Kim at Marblehead Council on Aging, 10 Humphrey Street in Marblehead. To confirm class will be held, please call the COA at 781-631-6225   -------------------   Wednesdays at 11am In-Person Strength with Kim at Marblehead Council on Aging, 10 Humphrey Street in Marblehead. To confirm class will be held, please call the COA at 781-631-6225   -------------------   There will be no Thursday or Friday classes this week, as we celebrate Thanksgiving. Try one of our recorded class options below in our newsletter.     Parkinson's Fitness At Home Zoom Classes   Try these live Zoom and pre-taped classes you can do at home. Do what feels best for your body and clear the area around you so your arms and legs can move freely. Drink plenty of water. Click on the Zoom link below.   Tuesday at 1pm Balance in Motion with Dianna on Zoom   -------------------   Wednesday at 1pm Breathe and Stretch Yoga with Dianna   ------------------- There will be no Thursday or Friday classes this week, as we celebrate Thanksgiving. Try one of our recorded class options below.   Click for Dianna’s channel of videos Click for another recorded workout with Kim Click to access Parkinson's Foundation Fitness Friday videos     News, Articles, & More     Zoom Class: Virtual Tai Chi for Parkinson’s with Jane Arsham Presented by APDA, Jane Arsham, founder and principal instructor of Moving Easy, conducts classes designed specifically for individuals with Parkinson’s. Classes have been running since 2011. She moved her program to Zoom in March 2020 and all classes remain virtual, open to anyone, anywhere! There is time built into each session for the students to connect and share, and over time, a caring community has developed. These classes are open to all no matter where you live. There is a sliding fee scale from $5/class if it is affordable but no one is turned away. We encourage you to sign up for one or both of these offerings and to spread the word. Monday: 1:00 -2:00 PM and Wednesday: 11:30 – 12-30 PM You must register to receive Zoom link: Contact Jane Arsham at 339-707-0277 or taichi.janea@gmail.com     Programming Survey from APDA APDA is asking for your feedback. You can help shape future APDA programs and resources by taking the 2025 Share Your Insights With APDA online survey. APDA hopes you’ll share what you need most, what programs you enjoy, and what you wish they offered more of. Click to Participate.     Article: 20 Parkinson's-Friendly Gifts Unsure of what to gift your loved one with Parkinson’s disease for an upcoming holiday or birthday? Parkinson’s is a disease that progresses over time and brings with it a myriad of symptoms —and sometimes, a small gift can help make life a little easier. Click to Read the Parkinson's Foundation article.     Article: 2025 Guide to Traveling with Parkinson's disease Having Parkinson’s disease doesn’t mean you can’t travel. With the right preparation, you can still have a fulfilling and enjoyable vacation! Use this guide to learn how to properly plan and make adjustments before embarking on your next journey. Parkinson's Community LA offers a great article with helpful tips. Click to Read.     Recorded Webinar: Microbiome and Parkinson's disease Brian Grant Foundation hosted Delaram Safarpour M.D., Associate Professor of Neurology at OHSU. Dr. Safarpour discusses dietary management and the role of the gut microbiome for people living with Parkinson’s. Dr. Safarpour is the medical director of the Deep Brain Stimulation Program at OHSU. Her research focus is the effect of Deep brain stimulation in the treatment of movement disorders as well as gastrointestinal dysfunction in Parkinson’s disease. Click to Watch.

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Nov 4, 11:30am to 1:30pm Hamilton Council on Aging 978-468-5595 | Nov 12, 3pm to 5 pm Beverly Council on Aging 978-921-6017 | FREE COVID-19 Vaccination clinics hosted by the North Shore Public Health Collaborative | Registration is required

 

2 North Shore Free COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics Set For November

The North Shore Public Health Collaborative is hosting the clinics in Hamilton and Beverly.

Scott Souza,Patch Staff

Posted Mon, Nov 3, 2025 at 12:49 pm ET

BEVERLY, MA — Two free COVID-19 vaccination clinics will be held this month in Beverly and Hamilton, hosted by the North Shore Public Health Collaborative.

Registration is required. The clinics are open to all members of the public.

The first clinic will be held at the Hamilton Council on Aging on Nov. 4 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The second clinic will be held at the Beverly Council on Aging on Nov. 12 from 3 to 5 p.m.

Those with questions about the Hamilton clinic can contact 978-468-5595. Those with question about the Beverly clinic can contact 978-921-6017.

Cultivating Compassion Education Series November Gatherings

 

Cultivating Compassion Education Series November Gatherings Honey Grief and Healing Hearts: Register NOW for the online retreat November 20-22! You are invited to join our first CCALS Zoom weekend gathering and sacred circle of grief before the Holiday Season, Thursday, November 20 through Saturday, November 22. PLEASE register only if you can attend the entire retreat. Registration closes November 11. Put it on your calendar and forward this invitation to others who might be interested.   7:00 - 8:30 pm, Thursday, November 20   7:00 - 9:00 pm, Friday, November 21   10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Saturday, November 22 CCALS began offering in-person grief retreats in 2023, and has hosted seven of these live at our retreat center in Falmouth, MA, in recognition of the deep grief that living with ALS can bring. These retreats have been well received, encouraging us to offer an online version so more people can experience the power and healing of a grief ritual in community. “Thanks for the wonderful weekend! It has helped immensely now, and I expect will pay benefits in the future as well. I felt like I learned and grew much.”—Juli, Honey Grief participant Your full attendance and participation is required for continuity and  respect for the deep sharing that occurs when we hold grief with the reverence and awe it deserves. For more information, contact Brenda Fox: 720-252-7939, brendafox@ccals.org We look forward to being with you online in November. Look forward to being with you online in November. Register Monthly Gatherings   Sons and Daughters of ALS Guided by Ron Hoffman, CCALS Founder November 6 7:00pm ET Sons and Daughters of ALS, hosted by CCALS Founder and Director, Ron Hoffman, is designed for those 18 years to 30- somethings who have experienced a parent, or close loved one, struggling from symptoms, diagnosis, decline or death with ALS. Growing up with the intensity and complexity of ALS in our family can shake us to the very core. It is often hard to comprehend or describe the ways that this disease shapes our past, present and future. If you are living with, or have lived with, the impact of a parent with ALS, you are invited to join our zoom gathering for Sons and Daughters of ALS. With deep listening, in the company of others who know the similarity of the uninvited path of having a parent with ALS, we will gather in council to share our experiences with the broad motivation to bring heartfelt connection, awareness and healing. Register   Trauma Healing November 12 7:00pm ET Our own Trauma & Spiritual Care Liaison, Julie Yau, Ph.D., SEP, will be hosting a monthly gathering for our community focused on trauma awareness and healing. CCALS has long recognized how traumatic an ALS diagnosis is, and the continuing challenges and trauma that can arise while living with ALS. Dr. Julie is a renowned trauma specialist and author of the powerful trauma healing book, "The Body Awareness Workbook for Trauma." She is a dear friend and colleague of CCALS founder, Ron Hoffman, and has been supporting our families for nearly 20 years. To participate in this group, we are asking for a commitment of at least three months, and the purchase and reading of Dr. Julie's book. Please contact james@ccals.org if you are interested in participating. Email to join   Caregiver to Caregiver November 13 3:00pm ET Join the informal gathering designed to offer genuine support for those engaged in ALS caregiving. Enjoy the opportunity to be with other folks who have an intimate understanding of ALS and share your unique point of view as a caregiver. It is truly a wonderful experience to sit in council with ALS caregivers, to practice heart-centered listening, bear witness to our journeys and those of others, and to support and be supported without judgment. Register   Songs of Hope and Healing November 19 4:00pm ET This new gathering will be provided by Evy Amato, Music Therapist, with support by CCALS staff. Songs of Hope & Healing is being provided to uplift, connect, and empower individuals living with ALS and their loved ones through the healing power of music. Whether you're a lifelong music lover or simply open to the ways music can soothe and inspire, Songs of Hope & Healing invites you to join our song circle where voices are heard, stories are honored, and healing takes root—one note at a time. Register   Men of ALS Guided by Ron Hoffman, CCALS Founder November 20 2:00pm ET Join us for a time of brotherhood and belonging for men living with ALS, or men caring for someone with the disease. This group operates as a council circle that encourages deep listening, acceptance, and an invitation to be genuine about what is going on in your life. Register   Women of ALS November 20 3:00pm ET Enjoy the connection and unique perspective of other women living with ALS, female caregivers of persons living with ALS, daughters of those with ALS, or any woman touched by the disease. We will gather in council to share our experiences with the broad motivation to bring heartfelt connections and healing to the ALS journey. The Women of ALS gatherings create a safe space to explore the rich feminine perspective on lineage, sexuality, the role as caregiver, and the experience of compassion. Register   Mothers of ALS November 24 1:00pm ET CCALS offers this informal gathering specifically for mothers who have been impacted by ALS. This disease shines a unique and challenging spotlight on the relationships between mothers and their children. We will join with each other in council to listen deeply and bear witness to our experiences as we connect and discover new pathways through the intensity of an ALS experience. Register   Beyond ALS No Gathering in Nov., Next circle Dec. 4 The Beyond ALS gathering will not take place due to our online Honey Grief Retreat and the Thanksgiving Holiday.  The next circle for Beyond ALS is scheduled for December 4 at 6:30 p.m. ET. Use the registration link below to sign up. Join a welcoming group of men and women who have lost a loved one to ALS. Share openly with others who are rebuilding their lives after profound loss. This interactive gathering will highlight where we are now and what may feel different: our identity, our values, our approach to spirituality, and more. We will listen deeply to each other’s stories about the new experiences of building relationships, contentment with solitude, or challenges as a single parent. But, most importantly, come to enjoy and appreciate the company of others who have come to experience the precious nature of human life. Register Contact James@ccals.org with any questions. Share This Email   Share This Email   Share This Email Tax ID # 04-3567819

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