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

 

Newsletter & Class Schedule 9/14 - 9/20 Dear Friends: Well, summer is nearing its end, but at least the pumpkin spice coffee is back! Lots of things to look forward to in the coming months of fall. Try and mix up your fitness routine with outdoor walks and an extra visit to one of our in person classes. Remember we know that every bit of movement helps to make it easier to manage your Parkinson's symptoms. Let's get back to it! This Monday, September 14th at 11am, Gail Borden hosts her monthly support group at the Marblehead COA after Kim's class. All are welcome! Thank you! Linda Click to Donate to Parkinson's Fitness In-Person Parkinson's Fitness Classes This list details our in-person classes. 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 ------------------- Thursdays at 11am In-Person Balance in Motion Class with Dianna at MAGMA (Movement Arts Gloucester), 186 Main Street in Gloucester. To confirm class will be held, please call Dianna at 857-488-7880. ------------------- Thursdays at 12:30pm In-Person Strength with Kim at Salem Council on Aging, 401 Bridge Street in Salem. To confirm class will be held, please call the COA at 978-744-0924. ------------------- Fridays at 10:30am In-Person Balance and Strength Class with Sally at Lynnfield Council on Aging, 525 Salem Street in Lynnfield. To confirm class will be held, please call the COA at 781-598-1078. ------------------- Fridays at 1pm In-Person and Also on Zoom Balance in Motion Class with Dianna at Danvers Council on Aging, 25 Stone Street in Danvers. To confirm class will be held, please call the COA at 978-762-0208.  Can't make it in? Join from home with this link: Click Here Meeting ID: 824 0247 5688. Passcode: 12345 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. All times listed are US Eastern Standard Time. Click here to convert to your time zone. Tuesday at 1pm Balance in Motion with Dianna on Zoom Click Here Meeting ID: 824 0247 5688 Passcode: 12345 ------------------- Wednesday at 1pm Breathe and Stretch Yoga with Dianna Click Here Meeting ID: 818 8748 2663 Passcode: 12345 ------------------- Friday at 1pm Balance in Motion with Dianna on Zoom Click Here Meeting ID: 824 0247 5688 Passcode: 12345 -------------------  Looking for More Workouts? Try one of our Recorded Video Classes  Click for Dianna’s channel of videos Click for a recorded workout with Kim Click to access Parkinson's Foundation Fitness Friday videos  News, Articles, & More SAVE THE DATE! October 24th—Parkinson's Fitness Expo at Danvers YMCA Webinar: Techniques to Manage Parkinson's Gait Changes: Thursday, September 17th at 12PM Changes in walking, mobility and balance can be frustrating symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Join this month’s MJFF Parkinson’s Webinar to hear our panel of experts discuss why gait changes occur in Parkinson’s and share treatments and practical strategies that can help people move with greater confidence. Click to Register. Webinar: Dr. Gilbert Hosts: Understanding the Science Behind PD Clinical Trials – Part 1: Wednesday, September 23rd at 1PM Dr. Rebecca Gilbert along with Dr. Kevin McFarthing—a biochemist, PD clinical-trials expert, and person with PD—will present Dr. Gilbert Hosts: Understanding the Science Behind PD Clinical Trials. The three-part series breaks down the fundamentals of biology and biochemistry to help you understand promising treatments now being tested in PD clinical trials, with time for your questions. Episode 1, Understanding the Neuron & its Nucleus, is September 23 – don’t miss it! Episode 2 is October 14, and Episode 3 is November 12 – you can register for all three today. Click to Register. Come Out For Moving Day Boston— Saturday, October 10th at 9am at DCR Artesani Park in Boston Each year the Parkinson's Foundation hosts Moving Day fundraising walks around the country to unite people living with Parkinson's disease, their care partners and loved ones. Moving Day is more than just a walk. It's a celebration of movement, which is proven to help manage Parkinson's symptoms. When you join a Moving Day event and fundraise, as a solo walker or part of a team, you join our movement. A movement committed to providing lifesaving resources. A movement committed to advancing research and care. A movement committed to helping people live better with Parkinson’s. A movement committed to finding a cure. Click to Learn More and Register.

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