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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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