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Thursday, October 26
5:30pm Cocktails & Silent Auction
7:00pm Dinner & Live Auction
Mile High Station |
2027 Old West Colfax Ave, Denver
Come party with the Parkinson Association of the Rockies and j
oin us for an evening of festive drinks and delicious food. This event also includes entertainment, games, silent and live auctions and is a celebration of accomplishments and recognition to all those who have supported the Parkinson Association.
Table Sponsorship $2,500/table of 10 guests
General Admission $150/person
Special Thanks to Those Supporting the Party
Click to view all sponsors supporting Party in the City!
Additional Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Call Kari Buchanan at (303) 830-1839 or
email for more info
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Upcoming Parkinson Association Events
Click the date for more information.
Saturday, September 23: Grand Junction Chat with the Parkinson Pro - Palliative Care, plus Speech & Swallowing Issues in Parkinson's Disease
Saturday, October 7: Fort Collins Chat with the Parkinson Pros - Neuroplasticity, Pain in Parkinson's & Vision Problems in Parkinson's
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Raise Your Voice
We need more voices to join the Colorado Parkinson Advocacy Network. As an advocate you'll be sharing your story via email, phone or in-person visits with local, state and national representatives. You will not be alone! The Association's Advocacy Committee will provide training, create message scripts and assist with setting up meetings and outlining calls to action. You will decide what level of involvement is comfortable for you. For more information or to join the Advocacy Network
email Cheryl Siefert.
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Looking for mechanically inclined volunteers to fix U-Step walkers
We have a long waiting list of people needing to borrow a U-Step walker from our equipment loan program. Sadly, due to a lot of love and use over the years, we have U-Step walkers in need of repair. If you are mechanically inclined and understand braking mechanisms similar to those on bikes, please lend a hand to keep our Parkinson's community mobile. For more information,
email Leesah Barbieri.
Calling all Physical and Occupational Therapists:
Power Punch Parkinson's, a non-contact boxing program, needs your help! The Association's Power Punch Parkinson's boxing classes are unique in that they integrate Physical and Occupational Therapists into the program in conjunction with the professional boxing instructors. We are looking for contract assistance for classes in Northglenn, Ft. Collins, Grand Junction and Longmont. If you're interested in using your skills in a community setting, please
email Erica for more information.
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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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Parkinson Association Exercise Updates
Greenwood Village Power Punch Moving to New Location in Highlands Ranch
UFC Highlands Ranch, 7824 Park Meadows Dr., Lone Tree, CO 80124
Our Greenwood Village Power Punch Parkinson's class has been moved to Highlands Ranch. The class will begin October 3rd and will be held on Tuesdays at 3:00pm.
NEW! Colorado Springs Circuit Class
Triple Threat Gym,
5739 Observation Ct., #120, Colorado Springs
We have a new Circuit Training class in Colorado springs. The class will begin on September 25 and will be held on Mondays at 10:00am.
Regi
stration 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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SAVE THE DATE TO
CELEBRATE WITH US!
PARTY FOR PARKINSON'S - PARTY WITH A HOUSE
Saturday, December 9, 2017
The Studios at Overland Crossing | 2205 S. Delaware St., Denver
 Welcome the holiday season and spread
some cheer by joining us for a one-of-a-kind competition
for the best decorated gingerbread house. Your participation also generates
critical community awareness of Parkinson's disease. Event participants will be provided with a
gingerbread house, frosting and candy decorations.
Registration $25/house
Decorate as an individual or as a group
Presented By:
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
For more information contact Kari Buchanan by
email or call (303) 830-1839
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Summer of Love
Because of you, the Sound Relief Hearing Center was able to raise $3,750 during their first annual Summer of Love event. The Golden office selected the Parkinson Association as their charity partner and offered to donate $25 for every completed new patient appointment done in their office. Thank you to Sound Relief Hearing Center and all those who helped spread the love this summer!
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Your Opinion is Needed
Get paid for your opinion and benefit the Parkinson Association of the Rockies at the same time. Patients and caregivers of any disability, disorder, syndrome, disease or condition are provided an opportunity to voice their opinions through surveys and interviews to improve medical products and services.
Rare Patient Voice is offering the opportunity to join their community online and earn a gift card just for giving your opinion. With each qualified signup, the Parkinson Association will receive $5.
Click
here
to join the community.
Type "Parkinson Association of the Rockies" in the "How did you find out about Rare Patient Voice" block so we get credit for the sign-up. For more information
email or call Kirk Munsch at (303) 997-8271.
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Visual Problems Study
P
arkinson's disease: Do Visual
Problems Cause Fatigue?
Researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus are
conducting a study to investigate the relationship of eye movement and balance
deficits with fatigue in people with Parkinson's disease.
You may be eligible to participate if you:
- Have clinically diagnosed idiopathic Parkinson's disease
- Are between 45 and 89 years old
- Are able to walk independently without an assistive device
All participants will undergo 2 testing sessions within a 2 week period including a standing
balance assessment, eye movement control, self-reported levels of fatigue, sleep and
depression. No compensation will be provided for participation in this research, however
parking expenses will be covered.
For more information
email or call (
303) 724-7888 Jean Marie Berliner.
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Community Events
DBS Therapy for Parkinson's & Essential Tremor
Wednesday, September 27 | 5:00 - 8:00pm
2635 North 7th St., Grand Junction, 5th Floor Saccomanno Education Room 1 & 2
Join a Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) patient celebration event, plus educational session to celebrate patients and patients considering DBS therapy. For more information or to RSVP
email or call (720) 450-5091
Recent Research and Clinical Applications for Parkinson's Disease
Thursday, September 28 | 4:00 - 6:00pm
Engineering and Computer Science Building, Room 510 Rotunda Event Space
Join the Knoebel Institute of Healthy Aging, along with Dr. John Sladek,
University of Colorado School of Medicine. Dr. Sladek has lifelong experience with groundbreaking research on Parkinson's disease and will also interview one of the patients
who received an intracranial transplant of fetal tissue 20 years ago. This seminar is part of the Yale Family Seminar series and will also feature shorter talks from DU investigators working on movement disorders. For more information email Mary Cullen.
Book Signing and Event - The Parkinson's Playbook
Thursday, September 28 | 6:00 - 9:00pm
Kat Payge Art,
901 Santa Fe Drive, #101,
Denver, CO 80204
Join Parkinson's patient and author Robert W. Smith for a presentation and book signing on his book,
The Parkinson's Playbook. The Parkinson's Playbook
is the story of Robert's battle
with a debilitating disease from diagnosis, to denial, to a
downward-spiral of health, as he looks to discover a
life-changing path to a healthy and fulfilling lifestyle. For more information email Robert Smith.
Reducing Your Risk for Alzheimer's and Dementia
Saturday, September 30 | 9:00 - 11:00am
June Swaner Gates Concert Hall, Robert and Jude Newman Center for the Performing Arts, University of Denver Campus, 2344 E. Illiff Ave., Denver
Free community educational event to learn the ins and outs of Alzheimer's and dementia. Get all of your questions answered and find out the recent research updates. Click
here for more information.
4th Annual Parkinson's Disease Symposium
Saturday, September 30 | 9:00am - 4:15pm
University of Colorado Hospital, 12605 E. 16th Ave., Aurora
Come listen to a team of experts from the University of Colorado's Movement Disorders Center as they talk about Parkinson disease. Topics will include medications, nutrition, self-image, exercise, sleep & fatigue, advanced & upcoming treatments and many more.
For more information or to RSVP, click
here
or call Nicole Leith (
303) 724-8984.
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