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Newsletter & This Week's Classes 4/14 - 4/20 Dear Friends We're sending special warm wishes for our friends celebrating Passover this weekend and Easter next weekend. We hope you have nice gatherings with family and other loved ones. We've got loads of in person, virtual and recorded class offerings below to keep you moving. Thank you, Linda P.S. Check out our online resources, make a donation, and more at www.parkinsonsfitness.org.  NEW! Special Offerings in April & May Punch It Out! Parkinson's Fitness is offering a 4-week Saturday BOXING program with Nathan at Sleeping Tiger in Gloucester.   According to Parkinson's Foundation, The benefits associated with a boxing exercise regimen for someone with Parkinson's include: Increased strength. Improved hand-eye coordination. Improved posture. Better cognitive processing. Relieve symptoms for soft-voice disorders. Stronger core which can lead to a better gait. Improved balance and agility. Improved reaction time. The Saturday Boxing Classes will start on Saturday April 26th  for an hour 12-1pm and end on May 17th. Location is 127 Eastern Avenue, Unit 24L in Gloucester.  The 4 week class total is $60 per person. Signup through Parkinson’s Fitness by emailing Linda at parkinsonsfitness@gmail.com or call 781-572-5918. Rowing for Parkinson's Patients & Caregivers Parkinson's Fitness is offering introductory rowing sessions on the Charles on May 18th and May 20th.   Community Rowing, Inc. says, "Rowing is for everyone. Whether you’re new to rowing or want to take your skills to the next level, there’s a place for you at Community Rowing." The Rowing on the Charles is very exciting, and there is no cost to participate. Participants need to stand on their own and be able to sit without assistance. See the flyer below for more details. Signup through Parkinson’s Fitness by emailing Linda at parkinsonsfitness@gmail.com or call 781-572-5918. 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 Kimat 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. ------------------- BACK IN GLOUCESTER! 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 1:20pm 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 978-744-0180. ------------------- Fridays at 10:10am 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   Zoom Parkinson's Fitness 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 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 (changes weekly) Click to access Parkinson's Foundation Fitness Friday videos Click the photos below to find recorded workouts with Sally, Dianna and Kim. News, Articles, Education & Fun Things Come Bowl with Your Parkinson's Fitness Friends: Mondays at 10:15AM Bowling with Parkinson’s Fitness is a fun social event, NOT a class! Choose a lane and join us on Mondays at Sunnyside Bowladrome! Bowling is a great way to stay active and keep your mind sharp, while having fun with friends! Located at Sunnyside Bowladrome: 176 Water Street, Danvers, MA 01923. Third Thursdays Webinar: Thursday, April 17th at 12pm: How Do You Feel With Parkinson's?Life with Parkinson’s disease comes with a vast range of emotions, whether you’re still processing hearing a doctor say “It’s Parkinson’s” or the disease has affected you or your loved one for decades. From anger to grief, to hope and humor, the feelings that may arise are so expansive that Michael J. Fox Foundation is hosting a special edition of their Third Thursdays Webinar to cover more ground. Click to Register. Live Well Today Webinar: Friday, April 18th at 1pm: Emerging Therapies 2025 with Dr. Soania Mathur and Dr. Michael Okun Join us for our upcoming Live Well Today Webinar: "Emerging Therapies with Dr. Soania Mathur and Dr. Michael Okun," on Friday, April 18, 2025. For the fourth consecutive year, Dr. Okun and Dr. Mathur will discuss emerging therapies in Parkinson’s research. This year, in addition to emerging therapies, they’ll also discuss the four treatments recently approved for treating Parkinson’s in the United States: Crexont, Vyalev, Onapgo, and Adaptive DBS. Don't miss this opportunity to stay informed about the latest advancements in treatment. Click to Register. Webinar: PD's Impact on Other Medical Problems: Wednesday, May 28th at 2pm Join us on May 28th, as we explore how PD interacts with other chronic conditions, such as diabetes and cancer, and offer insights into navigating these complexities. Don’t miss this interesting and helpful conversation with our special guest, movement disorders physician, Dr. Julie Kurek! Bring your questions, because Dr. Kurek will answer them LIVE during the program. Click to Register. Save the Date: May 18th APDA Annual Optimism Walk APDA MA is thrilled to announce that our 39th Annual Optimism Walk will be held on the morning of Sunday, May 18 at Bowditch Field (475 Union Ave Framingham, MA). Please join us for food, fun, and community. Visit the Walk website to learn more, register, or donate to ensure the Massachusetts Chapter of APDA can continue to fund critical Parkinson's research and support. Help Keep Us Going We welcome donations to Parkinson's Fitness at any time of year–maybe to celebrate a loved one's birthday or special event. You can do so online DONATE HERE. You can also mail a check c/o Keith and Linda Hall to 46 Brittania Circle Salem, MA 01970. Thank you!  For more information on Parkinson’s Fitness, or to register for our classes go to www.parkinsonsfitness.org or contact us at parkinsonfitness@gmail.com.

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