Parkinson's Fitness Ability-based Exercise, Arts and Movement Programs

 

Newsletter and Class Schedule 6/29 - 7/5 Dear Friends: Wow! Can you believe it's already the 4th?! Please note: we take our summer break Tuesday, June 30th through Friday, July 3rd. The only in-person class this week will be the Monday 10am class with Kim at the Marblehead COA. There will not be any Parkinson's Fitness classes Tuesday through Friday. Remember that every bit of movement helps you manage your Parkinson's symptoms, so try your best to attend the in-person classes and log on for video recorded classes as much as you can. We hope you enjoy some time outdoors and enjoy the Independence Day celebrations! Thank you! Linda Click to Donate to Parkinson's Fitness In-Person Parkinson's Fitness Classes This week we only have one in-person class. Look to the blue box under this section for links to our 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 Parkinson's Fitness At Home Exercise Try these pre-taped classes that you can do at home at any time. 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 for Dianna’s channel of videos Click for a recorded workout with Kim Click for another recorded workout with Kim Click to access Parkinson's Foundation Fitness Friday videos  News, Articles, & More SAVE THE DATES! October 24th—Parkinson's Fitness Expo at Danvers YMCA November 22nd—Parkinson's Fitness Fundraiser at the Marblehead VFW More info to come—Let's keep this organization thriving! Webinar: Thriving Through Occupational Therapy: Strategies for Communicating Effectively with Your Doctor: Monday, July 7th at 2pm In this episode of Thriving Through Occupational Therapy, guest speaker Sydney Settle, OTD, OTR/L, will focus on practical and empowering strategies for communicating effectively with your doctor about your Parkinson’s disease. You’ll learn: • How to prepare for medical appointments • How to make the most of the time you have during each visit • Helpful tips for tracking symptoms • Ideas for managing challenges between appointments • And much more! Register today and join us for a conversation designed to help you become a more active and confident partner in your healthcare journey. Click to Register. Article: Sun Safety Record temperatures mean extra precautions when it comes to your skin! While it’s true that everyone should be careful with sun exposure, people living with Parkinson’s have an increased risk of skin cancer and should be even more vigilant against harmful rays. A few simple habits can help protect your skin while you to enjoy time outdoors this summer. Click to Read. Webinar: How the Arts Help My PD: Wednesday, July 8th at 3pm Join us for an inspiring conversation about how creative expression can transform life with Parkinson’s. Through mime, dance, and art, Barbara Mathews has discovered powerful tools for movement, connection, and joy. Presenter Barbara Salsberg Mathews is an artist, educator, author, and advocate dedicated to living well with Parkinson’s. She graduated from Ontario College of Art [OCADU], earned her M.Ed. from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, and taught visual and dramatic arts in high schools for over 25 years. Click to Register. Webinar: Dr. Gilbert Hosts: DBS, Focused Ultrasound & Stereotactic Radiotherapy for PD—Wednesday, July 15th at 1pm Treatment options for Parkinson’s vary from person to person and often change as the disease progresses. Although prescription medications remain a cornerstone of care, several procedures may also be considered as part of a treatment plan. Deep brain stimulation (DBS), focused ultrasound (FUS), and stereotactic radiotherapy (SRT) can help manage certain PD symptoms. While each may offer meaningful benefits, none is right for everyone. Register today to hear three leading experts discuss these procedures.  Click to Register.

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2026 Summr Class Schedule Neuro-Wellness

 

Summer 2026 Class Schedule

SLI’s Neuro-Wellness Program provides people living with brain injury and other neurological disorders community-based recreation and fitness opportunities through a variety of classes and events.   To learn more or check availability, contact Lindsay Weir, Director of Neuro-Wellness and Education at lweir@supportivelivinginc.org, or call (339)-227-0295.   The winter/spring programs of Neuro-Wellness begin on Monday, June 1st, 2026. Neuro-Fit Assisted Exercise Program (Fee: $25/class)   Each one-hour session in our assisted exercise program features aerobic exercises to improve cardiovascular fitness, functional exercise to improve strength and mobility, as well as challenging balance exercises. We provide one-on-one instruction to help members work towards specific and individualized fitness goals.

Contact us to check availability at the following locations:   Neuro-Wellness Center, 7 Oakland St., Lexington, MA Monday - Friday @ 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm   Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA, 46 Legs Hill Rd., Marblehead, MA Tuesday/Thursday @ 9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm & 1:30pm   Greater Beverly YMCA, 254 Essex St., Beverly, MA Monday/Wednesday @ 9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm & 1:30pm   *Neuro-Fit is an approved provider for Adult Companion and Community-Based Day Services waiver programs. Please contact us to learn more.

Yoga (Fee: $10/class)   A certified yoga instructor leads a relaxing class in meditation, stretching, and mobility (modified to chair to accommodate all abilities). Neuro-Wellness Center, 7 Oakland St., Lexington, Tuesdays @ 10:45am McLaughlin House, 333 Park St., North Reading, Wednesdays @ 6:00pm

Boxing (Fee: $10/class)   The B3 (Brain, Body & Balance) Boxing class is a great way to improve endurance and motor coordination in an accessible setting. Neuro-Wellness Center, 7 Oakland St., Lexington Wednesdays @ 2pm

Horticulture (Fee: $5/class)

A horticulture specialist leads a class on plant education and participants participate in gardening activities. Douglas House, 7 Oakland St., Lexington Tuesdays @ 2pm

BIA-MA Brain Injury Support Group (No Fee)     In-person support group that provides survivors and their loved ones a forum for sharing information, a compassionate and understanding peer group, and an opportunity to socialize and make new friends. Douglas House, Dining Room, 7 Oakland St., Lexington Tuesday, June 2nd, July 7th, August 4th @ 3:00-4:30pm (Virtual meetings on Tuesday, June 16th, July 21st, August 18th @ 3:00-4:30pm) Old Farm Rockport Outings (No Fee)   Please join us for outdoor activities and lunch in the garden at SLI’s Old Farm Rockport residence. All activities are weather permitting. Pre-registration is required for this event. Please email Lindsay Weir at lweir@supportivelivinginc.org if interested in attending. Horticulture Activities: Tuesday, 7/7, Monday, 7/13, Monday 7/20 10:30am-1pm Annual Summer Cookout: Tuesday, 7/28 Special Event: Ceramics Workshop with Munroe Center   The Munroe Center will be hosting a ceramics class at Douglas House. No prior experience is required.  Douglas House, 7 Oakland St., Lexington, Friday, June 5th, 10:00-11:00am Pre-registration is required for this event. Please email Lindsay Weir at lweir@supportivelivinginc.org if interested in attending.

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We are now accepting applications for housing in our residential programs.   Click here for more information.   Click here for a print-ready version of this schedule We thank the following organizations for supporting Neuro-Wellness activities:   Advocates, Boston Evening Clinic, Catholic Health Foundation, Cummings Foundation, Dana Home Foundation, Hamilton Company Foundation, The Ludcke Foundation, M&T Charitable Foundation, Rogers Family Foundation, The Reeve Foundation, and the Statewide Head Injury Program (SHIP), a program of MassAbility’s Community Based Services.

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