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ONLY 4 DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER!
Wash Park | Sandstone Ranch | Choose to Snooze
THIS Sunday, June 4th join the Parkinson Association for the 15th Annual Vitality Walk in Wash Park in Denver,
Sandstone Ranch in Longmont or Choose to Snooze!
Join the 20% Club! The Parkinson Association of the Rockies is committed to increasing programs and services by another 20% in 2017. Join the 20% Club by raising more than $200 for the Vitality Walk.
As an incentive, every individual who raises more than $200 will receive a customized shirt.
Registration: $30/Adult | $10/Child (5-14) | FREE/Child (0-4)
Walk the Walk that Connects Communities and Enhances Lives
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Upcoming Parkinson Association Events
Click the date for more information.
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Ask the Parkinson's Expert
The Parkinson Association of the Rockies has a new segment titled "Ask the Parkinson's Expert". Every enews we will have a featured question from our community that has been answered by one of the many reputable Parkinson's experts in Colorado.
Q: "
Once Parkinson's disease symptoms begin to return after a successful Deep Brain Stimulation procedure, can anything be done to get back to the initial lack of symptoms?"
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DO YOU Attend Our Exercise Classes? READ NOW!
Moving our Exercise Class Payments onto MINDBODY
We are changing over to an online software to bill for our exercise classes. If you currently attend any one of our exercise classes, please
email Erica with your name, phone number, the classes you currently attend and an email address you would like to use to create your MINDBODY account.
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Parkinson Association Exercise Updates
Edwards Power Punch Parkinson's Cancellations
The Edwards Power Punch Parkinson's class held on Saturdays at 9:00am at Trinity Church of Edwards will not be meeting on June 3 or June 20.
Arvada Power Punch Parkinson's Class Canceled
The Thursday Power Punch Parkinson's class previously held at Streets Fitness has been canceled as the gym has closed its doors. We are actively looking to relocate the class to a new location in the area. If you know of any potential gyms/spaces,
email Erica Wright.
NEW! Exercise Class in Hayden
We have a new exercise class starting on Mondays at 1:00 - 2:00pm at Haven Assisted Living, 300 S. Shelton St., Hayden.
New Tango dance class on Tuesdays at 1:00pm, located at
St. Barnabas Episcopal Church,
1280 Vine St., Denver. Click here to view a video from our first class!
NEW! Walking Club
Help us get our new walking club moving! The club takes place on Thursdays at 8:00am at Paintbrush Park, 4901 Valleybrook Dr., Highlands Ranch.
Registration is required for ALL classes
and space is limited! Please show up a few minutes before the start time of the class to get prepared for the class. A doctor waiver is required for all participants to have signed and returned to the Parkinson Association. Click here
for waiver. For more info or to register call (303) 830-1839 or
email
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Parkinson Association Support Group Updates
Call (303) 830-1839 for more information on support groups
Cherry Hills Village Support Group
The Cherry Hills Village support group held on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:30pm at Bethany Lutheran Church, will not be meeting for the months of June & July. The support group will resume on August 10.
Are you interested in becoming a Support Group Leader?
Some of our existing support groups are in need of new individuals to lead them. If you're interested or want more information on becoming a support group lead, contact Erica Wright at (303) 830-1839 or
email.
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Community Events
DBS Therapy for Parkinson's Disease and Essential Tremor
Thursday, June 1, 10:00am-12:00pm
Centennial Park Library, 2227 23rd Ave., Greeley
Join Dr. Monique Giroux & Sierra Farris, PA-C, Deep Brain Stimulation Care and
Research Center, for a free seminar on Deep Brain Stimulation. For more information or to RSVP email.
DBS Therapy for Parkinson's Disease and Essential Tremor
Thursday, June 1, 2:00pm-4:00pm
Harmony Library, 4616 S. Shields St., Fort Collins
Join Dr. Monique Giroux & Sierra Farris, PA-C, Deep Brain Stimulation Care and
Research Center, for a free seminar on Deep Brain Stimulation. For more information or to RSVP email.
DBS Therapy for Parkinson's Disease and Essential Tremor
Friday, June 2,
10:00am-12:00pm
Longmont Library, 409 4th Ave., Longmont
Join Dr. Monique Giroux & Sierra Farris, PA-C, Deep Brain Stimulation Care and
Research Center, for a free seminar on Deep Brain Stimulation. For more information or to RSVP email.
2017 Parkinson's Symposium
Saturday, June 3rd | 8:00am - 1:45pm
First United Methodist Church, 420 North Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs
Join the Colorado Parkinson Foundation Inc and The Jeanne Taylor Parkinson's Support Group for their educational event for Parkinson patients, their families and caregivers. For more information or to register, click here, email or call (719) 495-1853
Pedaling 4 Parkinson's
Saturday, June 24
Sweetwater Park, 8300-1/2 Sweet Water Rd., Lone Tree
Pedaling 4 Parkinson's draws hundreds each year to join the fight against Parkinson's Disease. This year we will be starting and ending at Sweetwater Park in Lone Tree. Riders can choose from three routes - 60-Mile, 40-Mile and 10-Mile. Click here for more information.
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