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Cycle for Parkinson's!
Saturday, March 4th | 4:00pm
CycleBar Lone Tree, 7824 Park Meadows Dr., Lone Tree
Join us at CycleBar in Lone Tree to raise awareness and funds for the Parkinson community.
Participants will sweat with a 50-minute indoor cycling class followed by post ride food and refreshments. CycleBar Lone Tree will provide towels, shoes and water with an energizing CycleStar Instructor!
Tickets are $50/person. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Parkinson Association of the Rockies, Davis Phinney Foundation and Pedaling for Parkinson's.
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Wash Park | Sandstone Ranch | Choose to Snooze
 On Sunday, June 4th join the Parkinson Association for the 15th Annual Vitality Walk in Wash Park in Denver or
Sandstone Ranch in Longmont - or Choose to Snooze!
Interested in Sponsoring? Contact Kari Buchanan at
(303) 830-1839 or
email for more information.
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Act Now! Push for Proclamations
While the Parkinson's community may be aware that April is Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month, many Coloradoans remain in the dark and unaware of the 17,000 Coloradoans living with Parkinson's and the significant impact it has on the community.
Act now by engaging your community in conversation, awareness and understanding of this disease. Act now by asking your local mayor or city council to declare April to be Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month. Follow up your action by attending the city council meeting where the proclamation is presented. Taking action is easy.
Click here for a Proclamation template and instructions on how to request a proclamation. Be proactive and help reach our goals:
- A minimum of 10 cities issue proclamations - 4 cities are already scheduled only six more to go!
- At least 200 people attend proclamation signings - 50 people have already committed to attend only 150 more to go!
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Sunday, March 19 | Jefferson County's NAAC Stadium in Golden
Join this event to help raise awareness of Parkinson's and don't forget, when registering, to make an additional contribution to the Parkinson Association of the Rockies. The race coordinator, All-Out Multi-course Productions, will match every contribution made!
Click
here
for more information and to register. Unable to attend, but would still like to contribute? Click here to donate.
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Parkinson Association Support Group Updates
Deep Brain Stimulation Support Group Canceled
The Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) support group that meets the 2nd Friday of every month at Bethany Lutheran Church will no longer meet. In order to fill the gap needed for DBS education, the Association is working to create new programs and a peer to peer support network to ensure those considering DBS have the opportunity to talk with others who have experienced DBS. If you are interested in being a DBS partner, please
email
Erica Wright for more information on how to get involved.
Aurora Support Group is Moving!
The Aurora Support Group will be moving to Heather's Garden, 2888 S. Heather Gardens Way, Aspen Room. The first support group will be on Tuesday, March 14 at 1:00pm.
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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Save the Date for Punch-A-Thon! 
Saturday, April 22nd | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Title Boxing Club,
4360 S. College Ave.
Join the Parkinson Association of the Rockies and TITLE Boxing Club in Fort Collins to knockout Parkinson's!
We will be hosting our 2nd Annual Power Punch Parkinson's Punch-A-Thon to show our support of those who are living courageously with Parkinson's disease. We welcome you get in the ring to give Parkinson's a jab while you raise pledges and donations in support of the number of rounds you complete. Those participating can expect to work through up to 22, three-minute boxing rounds. Cost to participate in the event is $20/boxer.
Email Erica Wright for more information.
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Parkinson Association Exercise Updates
Changes to the Power Punch Parkinson's Red Shield Class
The Saturday Power Punch Parkinson's at Denver Red Shield is changing to only one class on Saturdays from 9:00am-10:30am.
Highlands Ranch FIT36 Class
We are in need of your feedback to see if the community would like a class to be offered at FIT36 Studio in Highlands Ranch.
This class will be a High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) class designed to help those alleviate the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, aimed to help increase flexibility, balance, coordination and muscle strength in all areas of the body. Classes don't just put you on a treadmill and leave you for 20 minutes, they challenge your body in a way it hasn't been challenged before.
Click
here to take a survey on the class.
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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Ask the Doc
The Parkinson Association of the Rockies is excited to create a new segment titled "Ask the Doc". 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.
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Upcoming Community Events
Newly Diagnosed Parkinson Disease Group Education
UCH Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion, Department of Neurosciences, 4th Floor Conference
Second Thursday of the Month | 1:00pm - 4:00pm
A brief presentation from a specialist in Parkinson's disease, an open discussion in a small group setting in order to address your specific questions and concerns, and handouts for support and resources in your local community. Classes are $20 for a patient and support group partner, light snacks and resource materials. For more information or to RSVP, click
here or contact Ashley Gochanour (720) 848-2195.
Diagnosis PD, Now What? Managing the First Few Years with Parkinson's
Tuesday, March 7 |1:00pm - 2:00pm
"You have Parkinson's." Most people with Parkinson's diseases remember vividly the moment they heard those words. While a diagnosis is challenging, there are many things you can do early on to take charge and set a strong foundation for your journey with the disease. Learn more by joining a one-hour PDF online seminar led by Suketu Khandhar, M.D., Medical Director, Kaiser Permanente Northern California Movement Disorders Program, Kaiser Permanente Sacramento Medical Center. For more information or to RSVP click
here.
Spotlight on Addressing Motor and NonMotor Symptoms Teleconference
Wednesday, March 8 |
11:00am - 12:00pm
Join APDA to hear expert perspectives on how people with Parkinson's disease address motor and non-motor symptoms.
For more information or to RSVP click
here
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Resistance to Assistance
Thursday, March 9 | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Heather Gardens Clubhouse
,
2888 S. Heather Gardens Way, Aurora
Join Jane Barton, MTS, MASM, CSA for a lively discussion regarding the basics of overcoming our resistance to assistance.
For more information or to RSVP
email
Jane Barton.
Smooth Moves for Active Nutrition
Thursday, March 16 | 11:00am - 1:00pm
Natural Grocers, 2053 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver
Join us for a presentation on the
benefits of nutrition and movement
in your everyday life. Learn to
make simple nutrition and exercise
choices that can greatly impact
your general well being and risk for
chronic disease. Hands on
demonstration with fresh juice and
recipes provided. Cost is FREE.
For more information or to RSVP
email.
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