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Saturday, January 21st, 2017
Haymaker Nordic Center
34855 East US Highway 40, Steamboat Springs
Join us for the 3rd Annual Ski for Parkinson's - a premier Classic Cross Country Ski & Snowshoe event to raise awareness of Parkinson's disease, as well as critical funding to directly support those living with Parkinson's in the Yampa Valley communities.
Registration Fee: $75/person |
Lunch Only: $50/person
Participation in Event Includes:
Haymaker All-day Trail Pass to Cross Country Ski, Skate Ski or Snowshoe,
Optional Classic Cross Country Ski Lesson, Discounted Rate
for Rental Equipment,
Delicious Lunch & More!
SPECIAL THANKS
Click
here for all Ski for Parkinson's Sponsors
Sponsorship Opportunities Still Available - Click for Info
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The Parkinson Association of the Rockies Needs Your Help!
We're currently looking for individuals interested in volunteering to help us enhance
our programs and services. Do you have skills in writing? Editing? Photography? Or just want to help in any capacity? Let us know! The Parkinson Association is growing at a rapid pace and we are in need of our community to help take us higher.
If you are interested in becoming a part of the growth and delivery of these services, please contact Erica Wright at (303) 830-1839 or by
email.
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Parkinson Association Exercise Updates
FREE One-Day Trial Workout Class
Wednesday, January 25th | 10:00am
Fit36, 9370 S. Colorado Blvd., #A-2, Highlands Ranch
Join the Parkinson Association for a FREE workout demo. FIT36 is a class designed to help those alleviate the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. These classes are a combination of exercises for a total body workout. This class will help increase flexibility, balance and coordination and muscle strength in all areas of the body. There are 12 stations, each of which will focus on these drills that keep you moving at your own pace. For more information or to RSVP contact (303) 830-1839.
Good Vibration Location Change
The Good Vibrations class has changed locations to Rehabilitative Rhythms Music Therapy, 2222 S. Fraser St. #2, Aurora. Class will still be held Thursday's at 1:00pm.
Nordic Ski Program has Started!
The Nordic Ski Program
at Haymaker in Steamboat Springs has started back up again on Tuesdays at 11:00am, January through March, trail conditions permitting. Contact Haymaker for more information (970) 879-9444.
Walking Group is Back!
The Parkinson Association Walking Group has started meeting again at 8:00am - 9:00am at the Fairmount Cemetery, 430 S. Quebec St., Denver. Please meet at the Mausoleum instead of the Ivy Chapel.
Registration is required for ALL classes
and space is limited! Please show up a little 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
NEW! Young MINDSet Support Group in Colorado Springs
The Young MINDset Parkinson's Group will have its first meeting on Saturday, January 21 at 5:30pm. This support group is p
rovided by Colorado Parkinson Foundation - Jeanne Taylor Parkinson's Support Group. For more information call (720) 335-1767.
NEW! Care Partner Support Group in Arvada
Our newest care partner support group in Arvada will be meeting on the 2
nd
Friday of the month at
1:30pm at
Community Recreation Center of Apex, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd.
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 at (303) 830-1839 or
email.
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Upcoming Community Events
Living with Parkinson's, a New Year Party
Thursday, January 12, 2017 | 4:00 - 7:00PM
Parkway Grill, 22775 E. Aurora Pkwy., Aurora
Casual and social meet and greet for the Parkinson's community. Everyone is welcome to join the festivities. For more information or to RSVP contact John at (720) 369-4940 or email.
FREE Caregiving Self-Care Classes
Join Lori Ramos Lemasters, founder of CarePartnersResource for a series every 3rd Thursday at the following locations:
Seniors' Resource Center Wheat Ridge,
3227 Chase St., Denver | 10:00 - 11:30am
Belleview Heights Aurora,
14500 E. Belleview Ave., Aurora | 6:00 - 7:30pm
Click
here for more information on additional locations and classes.
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