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Sunday, January 27
Haymaker Ski Touring Center
34855 E. US Highway 40, Steamboat Springs
At the 5th annual Ski for Parkinson's event we will be "Keepin' It Local" by highlighting what makes the Yampa Valley unique.
This includes the people, the special places, its history, traditions and multitude of activities.
Form a team and create a name that represents the very best of the Yampa Valley.
We also highly encourage team costumes, based on your team's representation of Yampa Valley's finest. Best costumes will be recognized!
Lessons available at: 10:30am or 11:30am
Lunch available at
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11:00am, 12:15pm or 1:30pm
Ski & lunch: $75/person (children 6 & under: FREE)
Ski or lunch only: $50/person
Admission Includes: All-day (Cross Country Ski, Skate Ski or Snowshoe) Trail Pass, Nordic Cross Country Ski Lesson, Discount for Nordic Ski or Snowshoe Rental Equipment, Delicious Buffet Lunch & More!
A special thanks to our Gold Medal Sponsor
UNABLE TO ATTEND, BUT WANT TO CONTRIBUTE?
Click here
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Save the Dates!
17th Annual Vitality Walk -
Sunday, June 2
Wash Park | 701 S. Franklin St., Denver
Sandstone Ranch | 3001 E. Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont
Memorial Park | 1605 E. Pikes Peak Ave., Colorado Springs
Play Fore PAR Golf Event -
Monday, July 8
Valley Country Club | 14601 Country Club Dr., Aurora
e3 Conference -
Saturday, September 7
Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center |
7800 E. Tufts Ave., Denver
Party for Parkinson's -
Saturday, October 19
Infinity Park Event Center | 4400 E. Kentucky Ave., Glendale
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Board Member Spotlight
Gayle Pottle
"I joined the Parkinson Association of the Rockies as a practical way to support my husband, Hal, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's about four years ago.
The Parkinson Association has impressed me as a very special organization with a powerful impact on lives like ours.
I hope to bring any insights and strategic leadership I've learned in my board work and non-profit involvement over the years."
- Gayle Pottle
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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. Location information to come! 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
New Support Group - Thornton
A new support group in Thornton will hold its first meeting on Friday, January 25 at 2:00pm. Meetings will be held 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.
To RSVP or for more information,
email Elena.
New Time - Highlands Ranch Windcrest Support Group
The Highlands Ranch Windcrest support group will now meet at 1:00pm on the 3rd Friday of the month.
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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.
Interested in joining?
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 c
lick
here
to share your insight!
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Community Events
Lilly Clinical Trial on Parkinson's Disease Dementia
University of Colorado Hospital - Aurora
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of three doses of study drug LY3154207 in participants with mild-to-moderate Parkinson's disease dementia. Y
our participation could last approximately 18 weeks and include 12 visits to the study center. For more information and to view requirements, click here.
Music Therapy and Balance Study - Aurora & Fort Collins
Researchers from the music therapy program at Colorado State University are recruiting participants for a study to research if music therapy intervention is effective for helping people with Parkinson's disease with impaired balance. In this study, you will wear a band with an attached iPod touch while doing sit-to-stand movement tasks - with and without music. The study will take 30-40 minutes to complete. The study will take place at the music therapy clinic in the University Center for Arts in Fort Collins or Rehabilitative Rhythms Music Therapy clinic in Aurora. For more information or to sign up for the study,
email
Yen-Po Lai or call (970) 231-8973.
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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