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On Sunday, January 27, 143 event participants and many other donors made the 5th Annual Ski for Parkinson's in Steamboat Springs a success. Haymaker Nordic Center provided a perfect backdrop, an excellent track to ski and snowshoe and provided a delicious lunch to enjoy while entertained by live music.
This event is dedicated to the memory of Bill Root. Five years ago Bill gathered his family and friends in the Yampa Valley Parkinson Support Network (YVPSN) to quickly pull together the inaugural Ski for Parkinson's event. Bill was also a leader in forming the YVPSN and the Parkinson's Nordic Instructional Program. Bill's kindness and humor are sorely missed - but his passion continues to live on through this event!
Because of the support and help from all of you, YVPSN has already raised over $26,500 to provide programs and services, free of charge to those in the Yampa Valley through this event.
Missed the event, but still want to contribute?
We are deeply grateful to all the sponsors, those who contributed prizes for the incredible drawing packages and all the volunteers who made this event run so smoothly.
A special thanks to our Gold Medal Sponsor
Event day photos will be up on our Facebook page soon!
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Upcoming Parkinson Association Events
Click the date for more information and to register. Registration is
REQUIRED.
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Board Member Spotlight
James Lerner
"I joined the Board because I've watched my uncle live with Parkinson's for more than 15 years and have seen the impact that organizations like PAR can have on both the individual and their family.
As my uncle lives in New Zealand, I'm unable to be there to support him and his family in person, but joining the PAR Board allows me to help make a difference for others like him here in Colorado.
I hope to bring different perspectives to the table, having been involved in various philanthropic and social impact investment initiatives over the past 10 years throughout Australia, New Zealand and the US. I'm also hoping to be able to help on the finance side to ensure PAR is making the most out the capital it receives, while also working with the other Board members and the PAR staff on new fund raising initiatives.
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- James Lerner
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Parkinson Association Exercise Class Updates
Mark your calendars instructors! The Parkinson Association will be holding a summit for all of our exercise instructors on Sunday, March 24
at the Employers Council 1799 Pennsylvania St., Denver. For more information or to RSVP. For more information or to RSVP,
email Elena.
As a reminder to all who enjoy our exercise classes - we offer classes without a fee! Classes have moved from a fee-based system to a 'Pay It Forward' system. We are able to provide the classes through the use of donations we receive from the generosity of our community.
Donate NOW!
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. A medical consent form and participant waiver is required for all participants to sign and return to the Parkinson Association. For more info or to register call
(303) 830-1839 or
email.
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Parkinson Association Support Group Updates
Special Guest at the Lone Tree Young Onset Support Group
Our Lone Tree young onset support group invites you to join their next meeting featuring a special guest speaker on Friday, February 15, from Idaho. His name is AC Woolnough and he is an Ambassador for the World Parkinson's Congress, that will be held in Kyoto, Japan this summer. The meeting will be held at 6:00pm at Fox and Hound in Lone Tree.
New - Thornton Support Group
Meetings will be held the fourth Friday of the month
in the Ambassador Community Room at the Villas at Sunny Acres, 2501 E. 104th Ave.
Support Group Leader Summit
The Spring Support Group Leader Summit will be held on Saturday, March
16
at St. Andrews Village, 13801 E. Yale Ave., Aurora.
To RSVP
or for more information,
email
Elena.
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The Sweet Caroline World Tour in Cheyenne
Saturday, March 30 | 7:30pm
Cheyenne Civic Center | 510 W. 20th St., Cheyenne
The Parkinson Association of the Rockies, together with Heartlight Entertainment is excited to announce that the Neil Diamond-inspired Sweet Caroline Tour will be arriving in Wyoming for a concert performance on Saturday, March 30.
Reserved Seats ($48/68) for the 2-Hour Neil Diamond Concert Celebration are available at the Cheyenne Civic Center Box Office (box office number (307)637-6363 or here).
A limited number of VIP packages are available ($78 per) and include Premium seats, backstage passes for a Meet & Greet with Jay White and Neil Diamond Band Members and early admission for Soundcheck.
The Sweet Caroline World Tour was created in response to Neil Diamond's retirement from the stage due to his Parkinson's diagnosis announced in early 2018. It's stated two-year mission is to raise awareness and $5 million dollars to support Parkinson's organizations worldwide. This one-of-a-kind benefit concert stars the #1 Neil Diamond performer in the world - Jay White - and features a 12 piece musical ensemble that includes two Neil Diamond Band members - legendary percussionist/conga player King Errisson and orchestrator/keyboardist Mark Levang.
Proceeds from the Cheyenne event will go to the Parkinson's Association of the Rockies to help support local programs and services.
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Vertical Lift Needs a New Home
Family is moving and no longer needs their Bruno VPL3100B. Pick up location is in Englewood. There is no rush for pick up.
This vertical lift is only two years old and is in great condition. It can be used indoors and outdoors, and retails for over $5,500.
If interested you can contact the owner, Karen, at (303) 913-8786.
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Interested in joining a Young-Onset Focus Group?
Parkinson's disease is commonly thought of as a disease of the elderly but about 5-10% of patients will begin having symptoms under the age of 50; this group is commonly referred to as having Young-Onset Parkinson's disease. The Parkinson Association of the Rockies wants to gain a better understanding of our young-onset community in Colorado by starting a
young-onset focus group.
The first group will take place on Friday, February 8 at 1:00pm. If you'd like to be included, please
email
Jodi Brown or call (303) 830-1839.
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Things I Wish I Knew Project
We often hear that much of the best information we've learned along the Parkinson's journey is from fellow travelers on the path. Unfortunately, the information often gets to us later than it might have been useful.
So, we are attempting to gather, compile and share our collective wisdom up front so it is available as soon as possible.
Will you help? If so, please share and
click here
to share your insight!
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Community Events
Memory Cafe
Denver Public Library | Ford-Warren Branch | 2825 High St., Denver
Tuesday, February 5 | 1:30pm
"Birds of a Feather" presented by the Greater Audubon Society of Denver which combines birds in art, poetry, pop culture, music, and some basic bird ID.
Tuesday, March 5 | 1:30pm
Denver Double Bass Crew.
In this interactive presentation, a local string bass teacher and performer will come to your class and excite your students about the string bass!
Research Study at Regis University:
Assessing a High Intensity Balance Program in People with Parkinson's
Marcia Smith is putting together a balance study research project to assess the effects of a high intensity balance program on balance in people with Parkinson's who are over 50 years old.
The study hopes to assess whether this intervention makes a difference in a person's balance while standing or walking, if it affects their fear of falling or ability to do tasks they find difficult because of balance, and if there are any changes in their quality of life. For more information or to participate in the study please contact (303) 478-2523 or
email
Dr. Marcia Smith.
Timeless Talks by Fairmount: The Challenges of Aging Alone
Thursday, February 14 | 9:00 - 11:30am
Someren Glen-A Life Plan Community | 4751 E. Costilla Ave., Centennial
A key factor in aging well is having a reliable social support system (family and friends). Due to the changing demographics in the United States, it is estimated that 20-30% of the population over the age of 65 is "going solo." Join Jane Barton to learn how to
proactively reinforce and expand our social support systems to avoid the negative consequences of going solo. For more information or to RSVP, email Jane.
Self Care for Caregivers: Journal Series
February 16, March 16, April 20 and May 18 | 1:00 - 2:00pm
Schlessman Family Branch Library | 100 Poplar Street in Lowry
Join the Schlessman Family Branch Library for a caregiver journaling series to learn techniques to cope with the rewarding, but often overwhelming, job of caring for a loved one. In this class you will be instructed in Journal to the Self® writing techniques and learn other creative tools for self-care. You'll benefit from the company of other caregivers and come away empowered with new ways to approach caring for your loved one while finding ways to take care of yourself in the process. For more information or to sign up, call the library at (7
20) 865-0000.
Cultivating Personal Respite: Free Self-Care Workshop Series
Every 3rd Thursday of the Month | 10:00 - 11:30am
Seniors' Resource Center | 3227 Chase St., Wheat Ridge
These workshops, sponsored by Colorado Respite Coalition and Easter Seals, are for anyone caring for a loved one. Join Lori Ramos Lemasters, founder of CarePartnersResource, for this series to learn techniques to help you cope with the rewarding, but often overwhelming job of caring for a loved one. In this class you will be taught Journal to the Self® writing techniques and learn other creative tools for self-care. To RSVP or for more info, email Lori or call (303) 903-5900.
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