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February 2017 Newsletter and Calendar
GaryTurchin
Commentary

The diagnosis of Parkinson's becomes a demarcation point in our lives. We don't ask each other 'How long have you had PD'? Instead we ask, "When were you diagnosed?' The answer to the former question is unknowable, the latter answer is indelibly etched in our minds (April 2004). It's like our life's calendar suddenly shifted from BC to AD, or in our cases, from BP (Before Parkinson's) to AD (After Diagnosis). 

Remember BP? When you were still "semi-normal?" (This is Berkeley: No on here claims full normalcy.) When your biggest problem was that cranky lower back disc, or the sore metatarsal in your foot? Seems so inconsequential now. Nothing makes a problem seem smaller than a much bigger problem.

Don't know if that's good or bad, just noting it for noting's sake. May you have nothing but small problems heretofore. Have a great February!

Gary Turchin
Party
Post-Holiday Dessert PARTY and Mini-Info Fair

Saturday, February 11th 2:30pm-4:30pm
Location: Berkeley Unitarian Fellowship Hall
1924 Cedar Street at Bonita, Berkeley
Reservations not required

Mostly this is just good fun. No speeches or talks. Friends and family are expected and welcome. Two S's in dessert means there will be sweet treats. This is a chance to get to know people you see all the time but hardly every have the opportunity to talk to; and to just let loose and enjoy in the good company of others living with Parkinson's.

We have invited organizations that want to inform our community about their ser vices and programs to set up info tables.  You can talk with any that interest you, and ignore those that don't. 
Party on... be there! 

Forum
Next Forum:  Dr. Donna Deng, MD, MS on 
       Saturday, March 11th 

   T opic : Parkinson's Disease & The Bladder That Has A Mind of    Its Own

Dr. Deng has recently joined Kaiser Oakland's Department of Urology and is Lead for Neuro-urology for Kaiser Northern California. Before joining Kaiser she was an Associate Professor at UCSF Department of Urology for 10 years. She earned her medical degree at UC Davis.

Dr. Deng's clinical interests and expertise include neuro-urology, urinary incontinence, bladder and voiding dysfunction.
We are pleased to welcome her to the East Bay.

Reservations: Please email  pdaforum@pdactive.org or 
call 510-531-2826
                                          
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CalAdjustments
Calendar for February 2017 

PD ACTIVE CAFE: Next meeting will be on Tuesday, March 14th

DANCE for PD:  No class on Thursday, February 23rd



NonPDClasses
Local Classes for People with PD 
        as of February 2017
         (Classes not underwritten by PD Active)

 
Announcements
Announcements &  PD In the News 
       For February 2017
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  • Marin Community Foundation Grant
Surprise Grant to Benefit Vickie Russell Bell
The Marin Community Foundation advised us of a grant of $500 from the Hugh and Elizabeth Fullerton Full Circle Fund.  It was recommended by Hugh and Elizabeth Fullerton to be directed to Vickie Russell Bell for mentoring and training assistants and yoga instructors who are helping people with Parkinson's.
It is wonderful that Vickie's work and dedication has been acknowledged, and PD Active is pleased that we were selected to disburse this grant, which will immediately benefit our community.  
We salute Vickie.
  • Update on Rock Steady Boxing
Rock Steady Boxing East Bay (RSB EB) will start classes in Albany on Wednesday, March 1st

RSB EB, which has a Concord facility, has 3 Certified RSB coaches, several coaches in training (CIT) and "cornerman" volunteers.

Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 12:00-1:30p.m.
Location: Performance Fitness MMA 544 Cleveland Ave., Albany
An assessment is required to determine mobility and RSB boxer level.  The first class will be free as long as you have had an assessment.

RSB EB will have a trainer attend PD Active's Post Holiday Party and Mini-Info Fair on Saturday, February 11th to answer questions and give demonstrations.

Assessments will be available by appointment on Sunday, February 12th from  9:00am-1:00pm at the Albany Performance Fitness MMA gym.

PD Active is assisting the class to get started even though it is not a PD Active sponsored class. We are maintaining a list of members who want to be kept informed. To add your name to the list please email development@pdactive.org.

To schedule an assessment appointment and obtain forms please contact:
Jimmy Greninger at RSB EB at CrossFit OverWatch
email: jimmygreninger@comcast.net
  • In The News 

"Exercise Can Be a Boon to People With Parkinson's Disease" https://goo.gl/3PMWIK
Fundraising
Annual Appeal Fundraising Update
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We are pleased to let you know that we had a successful Annual Appeal; We reached our goal, we had more than 200 donors--big and small--and they gave in honor of, and in memory of, or they just gave. We send our thanks and appreciation to each one of you.

Our programs have grown and so, too, have the members. More classes, another support group, a new brochure, a revised newsletter and calendar and an enlarged Forum (the January Forum had an attendance of 100 people, 16 of whom were new to PD Active). 

We thank you for helping to raise awareness and support members of our community affected by PD. Without your contributions we would not be where we are today.

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Judith Lubman
Board Member
Development Chair

Memorium
Tribute to Joan Bernstein
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Joan Bernstein, a longtime member of PD Active's Board of Directors, has passed, after a long, fierce battle with Multiple System Atrophy (MSA).  While her condition kept Joan away from PD Active events for quite some time, her work has continued to serve this community. Joan largely wrote the bylaws and established the legal framework required for PD Active to become a 501(c)(3) non-profit. She remained a legal guide and champion for the organization, taking on strategic planning and outreach roles, as long as she was able. She also served many other organizations and causes in a lifetime dedicated to community service.

Anyone who knew Joan, recognized what a fearless fighter she was, first for social justice issues she cared about, and later, fighting for her own life and well-being, as her illness ravaged her body.  Despite many obstacles, Joan continued to engage life with energy, conviction and an active, thoughtful and creative mind.  Her last role was seeing her granddaughter get off to a good start in life.

Joan died on Dec 19, at age 65. She was a warrior to the end. She  is survived by her husband Don, her two children, Rafael and Rita, and her granddaughter, Catalina. 

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, Feb 5th from 2pm-5pm at Northbrae Community Church in Berkeley located on the Alameda between Solano Avenue & Los Angeles Avenue.  Entrance is from Los Angeles Avenue or from the parking lot behind the church. The #18 Bus stops nearby. After the service bagels and light food will be served.


TKDonors
Thank You To Our Donors!
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Denny Abrams
Sarah Armstrong
Cheryl Armstrong
Kim Bancroft in honor of Ann Van Steenberg
Robert Baxter in honor of Gity Baxter
Alicia Benito
Grant Bennett
Amy Blasenheim in memory of Maury Penner
Jim Brunetti in honor of Marion Casey for dance
Warren & Sharon Brunetti for dance
Thomas & Barbara Brunetti
Linda Morse & Timothy Caulfield in honor of Ann Van Steenberg
Don Chambers & Patrick Horay
Paul Cheng
Tina & Stella Cheng
Marilyn Cleveland
Larry Gibbs & Margaret Corrigan in honor of Stanley & Judith Lubman
Anthony Dailley
Candice Eggerss
Molly Fraker in honor of Judith Lubman
Mary & Stan Friedman
Mike Gabel & Amy Scheinbaum
Karen Garrison
Gary Sue Goodman
Jack Gordon in honor of Lee Shapiro
Tim Gordon & Donna Milkelson in memory of Joan Bernstein
Minnie Grimes in memory of Clyde H. Grimes Sr.
Donna and Barry Hacker in honor of Lee Shapiro
Joan Halperin
Paul Hathaway
Nan Hemme in honor of Ann Van Steenberg
Daniel Holmes
Ben Johnson & Paula Spurlock
Evelyn Kawahara in honor of  Vickie Bell, Suzanne Drolet, 
        and All the Women Who Help Them In Yoga For PD
Roberta Kuszel
Kathryn Larimer in honor of Ann Van Steenberg
Jeremy Larner
Wendy Lichtman in memory of Larry Sirott
Jody London & Michael Aronson
Jim and Tracey Lubman in honor of Stanley Lubman
Stanley & Judith Lubman in memory of Michael Ballachey
Lonnie McAllister
Charlotte McCaffrey in memory of Ann Chandler
Alexis Milea in honor of Carl Buchin
Susan Moon in memory of Frieda Dilloo
Charmaine Ngin
AR Orden
Shelli Oreck
Richard Page
Alan Palestine in memory of Arthur Palestine
Jenifer Peale
Benjamin & Jane Simon in honor of Lee Shapiro
Sylvia Singer & Yoram Litwin
Peter Smith
Robert Stein & Jessica Pers in honor of Stanley Lubman
Molly Sullivan & Philip Monrad
Jill Tallmer in memory of Joan Bernstein
Will Travis
Joanna Uribe
Ann Van Steenberg
Tamara Williams in honor of Mary Pat Boersma
William & Jane Wittmann in honor of Tim Gordon & Donna Mickleson


Giving
                             
Giving to PD Active: YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

PD Active is a 501(c)(3) organization. Contributions are tax deductible.
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We rely on you, our generous PD Active members, and your friends and families, for our core financial support.  It's easier than ever to help.
  • To donate by postal mail:       
     PD Active, P.O. Box 9246, Berkeley, CA 94709
  • For other types of donations such as:
    • Recurring credit card donations
    • Stock or Donor Advised Funds
    • Planned Giving - Property or other assets through your will or estate plan

          Contact Judith at development@pdactive.org 

          or call 510-479-6119

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