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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,
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.
Registration: $30/Adult | $10/Child (5-14) | FREE/Child (0-4)
Walk the Walk that Connects Communities and Enhances Lives
Looking for other ways to support the Vitality Walk? Each year we need 100 day-of volunteers to ensure the event runs smoothly. Some positions also allow for you to participate in the event as well. Click
here
to register as a volunteer.
Interested in Sponsoring? Contact Kari Buchanan at
(303) 830-1839 or
email
for more information.
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Want to Score a FREE Registration to the Walk?
It's simple...all you have to do is:
1. Search for Parkinson Association of the Rockies on
Google
2. Once you find us, write us a review telling us when you first started supporting the Vitality Walk or note that this is your first year
OR
1. 'Like' Parkinson Association of the Rockies on
Facebook
2. Once you've 'liked' us, give us a review telling us when you first started supporting the Vitality Walk or note that this is your first year
LAST STEP
Complete these steps by Wednesday May 17th, and
email Erica to get your free registration to the walk
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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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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.
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Upcoming Parkinson Association Events
Click the date for more information.
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All Aboard the Longmont Locomotion
 Last week, we visited the Longmont Support Group who is prepping for the 15th Annual Vitality Walk in Sandstone Ranch.
Although many of
the participants (over 1,000 annually) who Walk the Walk join us in Denver; for the past 6 years our community in northern Colorado has participated in the Walk site we host at Sandstone Ranch in Longmont.
Last week, Team Longmont Locomotion started the Longmont monthly support group meeting warming up with exercises and jumped into a chat on palliative care with Dr. Benzi Kluger. Dr. Kluger and others at his Palliative Care Clinic at the University of Colorado Hospital, are on a mission to change the standard of care for neurological issues and empowering people to take
control
of their life. The
members of the Longmont support group are excited to jump on-board with this standard of care!
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Parkinson Association Exercise Updates
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.
Steamboat Springs Power Punch Parkinson's is Back!
Visit our Power Punch Parkinson's Saturday's at 10:15am, at Colorado Mountain College, Bristol Hall Gym, BR128., 1275 Crawford Ave., Steamboat Springs.
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 getting 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
NEW! Boulder Care Partner Support Group
There is a new caregiver support group at Frasier Meadows, Mountain Vista Room, 350 Ponca Pl. The support group will be held every third Monday of the month at 10:30am.
NEW! Evergreen Care Partner Support Group
New caregiver support group taking place on the Thursday before the 1st Friday of the month at
3:00pm, located at
Lariat Lodge Brewery,
27618 Fireweed Dr.
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
JP Book Club
Wednesday, May 17 | 10:30 - 11:30am
Daniels Fund,
101 Monroe St., Denver
Join the JP Book Club for their next meeting discussing Medical Disclosure. They will be reading from two main articles focusing on going public with a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease.
For more information or to RSVP,
email
Kate Kelsall
Parkinson's Warrior
Friday, May 19 | 9:00 - 11:00am
Aurora Center for Active Adults | 30 Del Mar Cr., Aurora
Join Meredith Roberts, PT, for a two hour workshop in which she will explore how to use the power of exercise to fight back against Parkinson's disease. Wear comfortable clothing and be ready to move. The class will be
$25/person, caregivers free. For more information or to RSVP, email or call (303) 731-4620
Parkinson's Disease and Essential Tremor
Monday, May 22 | 10:30 - 11:30 am
Aurora Center for Active Adults, 30 Del Mar Cir., Aurora
Free educational event with Dr. David Vansickle, Denver DBS, as he discusses the symptoms and treatments available for Parkinson's disease and essential tremor. For more information or to RSVP, call or text (858) 442-8622.
Parkinson's Disease and Essential Tremor
Wednesday, May 31 | 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Buchanan Park and Recreation Center, 32003 Ellingwood Trail, Evergreen
Free educational event with Dr. David Vansickle, Denver DBS, as he discusses the symptoms and treatments available for Parkinson's disease and essential tremor. For more information or to RSVP, call or text (858) 442-8622.
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
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Understanding the Costs of Caregiving: A Survey of Colorado Caregivers
The School of Social Work at the University of Denver is looking to conduct a survey of caregivers in Colorado. The study uses a survey to understand how work may impact a caregiver's well being and financial security in Colorado.
These
findings can help guide work place and state policy.
To qualify for this study you must:
- Be over 18 years old
- Live and provide care to an older adult (ages 60+) in Colorado
Eligible candidates will complete a one-time survey (online or over the phone) that will take 45-60 minutes to complete and be compensated $20 for participation.
For more information or to see if you qualify, call (303) 871-4837 or
email
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