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REGISTER TODAY!
Saturday, May 12 | 8:00am - 2:00pm
Hyatt Regency Aurora,
13200 E. 14th Pl.,
Aurora
T
he Parkinson Association of the Rockies' Colorado Community Conference is Colorado's premier conference focused on Parkinson's research and treatments.
The third annual Colorado Community Conference will bring together individuals with Parkinson's, their care partners and family members, as well as professionals who work with the Parkinson's community to provide them with updates on the latest research on Parkinson's, medications and medical devices. Conference also includes a Clinical Research Resource Fair. This Fair provides an opportunity for conference participants to speak directly with clinicians and physicians who currently have open research trials as well as individuals who have participated in past and/or present clinical research trials.
The conference is FREE, but registration is required.
A free bus will be available to bring participants coming from Northern Colorado (Stops in Ft Collins & Loveland).
Click
here or call (303) 830-1839
for more information
or to RSVP.
Special Thanks to our Sponsors:
Volunteers NEEDED! Interested in volunteering?
Contact Leesah Barbieri by
email or call (303) 830-1839.
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Upcoming Parkinson Association Events
Click the date for more information.
Wednesday, May 16: Ahead of the Curve: Treatments for Advanced Parkinson's - Colorado Springs
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Volunteers Needed!
We need you! Whether you want to help regularly throughout the year or lend a hand at one of our annual community events, we have volunteer opportunities for you! Please take a few moments to fill ou
t a
brief survey online and our volunteer coordinator will contact you shortly. Click
here to take the survey.
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Parkinson's Awareness Month
We hereby proclaim!
Thank you to the following cities for signing the
Proclamation declaring April to be Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month in their city: Arvada, Berthoud, Broomfield, State of Colorado, Denver, Johnstown, Longmont, Loveland, Steamboat Springs
A special thanks to the following dedicated individuals who spearheaded the proclamation signing efforts:
Tom
Palizzi, Arvada;
Marilyn & John Baker, Berthoud;
Ellen Howard, Broomfield;
Leslie Peters, State of Colorado;
Sean Maley,
Denver;
Don and Tarris Rothchild,
Johnstown;
Tom Hubner & Longmont Support Group, Longmont;
Marilyn & John Baker, Loveland;
Marty O'Leary, Steamboat Springs
Please let us know if you have helped secure a proclamation from your Mayor declaring April to be Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month.
Support Doesn't Stop There!
Keep the momentum going and join us at one of our many fundraisers!
3rd Annual Punch-a-Thon
Saturday, April 28 | 10:00am - Noon
Title Boxing Club, 4360 S. College Ave., Fort Collins
Give Parkinson's a jab while you raise pledges and donations based on the number of non-contact rounds you complete. Those participating can expect to work through up to 20, three-minute boxing rounds.
This year we have sourced $5,000 of matching funds. Those funds will be used as a 2 for 1 match until those funds are exhausted. Every dollar of your donation will result in $3 for the Parkinson Association. If you are eligible for matching programs via your workplace, then your $1 donation will result in $4 for PAR. This is a powerful way for you to make a difference in helping those dealing with Parkinson's disease.
For more information, click here or contact Erica at (303) 830-1839.
Colorado Rapids Fundraiser - Pay Separately. Go Together.
Sunday, April 29 | 2:00pm
DICK'S Sporting Goods Park,
6000 Victory Way, Commerce City, CO 80022
Join the Colorado Rapids during Parkinson's Awareness Month as they take on Orlando City SC. In support of Parkinson's Awareness Month, $5 from each ticket purchased will be donated to a Parkinson's organization of your choice! For more information,
click here,
email or call Matt Smallwood at
(303) 727-3537.
Poker for Parkinson's
Saturday, May 19 |1:00pm - 3:30pm
Swingers Sports Lounge, 9535 Park Meadows Dr., Lone Tree
Join the Parkinson Association of the Rockies and the Kings Court Players Club for a Parkinson's charity poker event. Poker for Parkinson's is a Texas Hold'em fundraiser put on by Kings Court Players Club geared towards raising funds for the Parkinson Association. We will have prizes for the top 10 finishers. Event will include a silent auction and prizes for a 50/50 drawing. $50 Registration Fee. For more information, click here or contact Chaz at (303)746-8823.
Parkinson's Music, Art, Dance Showcase
Saturday, May 26 | TBD
Denver | TBD
Join us for a demo of Parkinson's music, art and dance classes available to the community! This showcase will include some of the local classes Colorado has to offer. Be on the lookout for more information! If you are interested in volunteering, contact Beth Ann at (561)-562-0246.
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Parkinson Association Exercise Updates
New Colorado Springs Walking Group: PWP = Parkinson's With Poles
A new walking group has started in Colorado Springs. The group will meet Fridays at 10:00am at the Monument Valley Park,
the group will meet at the parking lot at W. Fontanero & Culebra Ave.
For more information or to sign up, contact Eileen at (719) 287-0947.
New LOUD for LIFE® Class in Arvada!
A new LOUD For LIFE® class has started on Wednesdays from
1:00 - 2:00pm
at the Gardens on Quail,
6447 Quail St., Arvada. Participants
must have already passed an LSVT Loud Program to attend. Registration is required, to register contact Erica Wright at (303) 830-1839.
New Location for Yampa Valley Yoga Class
The Yampa Valley Yoga class orginially held at the Yoga Center of Steamboat, will now be held at the United Methodist Church of Steamboat Springs, 736 Oak St., Steamboat Springs on Wednesdays from 11:15am - Noon.
As a reminder to all who enjoy our exercise classes, we will now be offering 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.
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 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
New Location for Salida Support Group
The Salida support group will now be meeting at the
First Presbyterian Church, Discovery Room,
7 Poncha Blvd. on the 1st Saturday of every month at 10:00am.
Special Guest at the Young Onset Support Group
Join the Young Onset Group for an Educational Event with Dr. Benzi Kluger
on Thursday, April 19th at 5:00pm at the Fox and Hound, 9239 Park Meadows Dr., Lone Tree. Everyone is welcome. For more information or RSVP, email Leslie Peters.
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Wash Park | Sandstone Ranch | Choose to Snooze
On Sunday, June 3rd join the Parkinson Association for the 16th Annual Vitality Walk at Wash Park in Denver or
Sandstone Ranch in Longmont - or Choose to Snooze!
This year marks our Sweet 16
th
Annual Vitality Walk and our goal is to have more than 1,600 individuals participate in promoting community awareness about Parkinson's and raise over $250,000 to support our programs and services.
Registration: $30/Adult | $10/Kids (5-14) | FREE/Kids (0-4)
Walk the Walk that Connects Communities and Enhances Lives
Looking for other ways to support the Vitality Walk? Each year we need 30 day-of volunteers to ensure the event runs smoothly. Some positions also allow for you to participate in the event as well. Contact Leesah Barbieri at (303) 830-1839 or
email for more information.
Special Thanks To
Interested in Sponsoring? Contact Karen Crumback at
(303) 830-1839 or
email
for more information.
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Community Events
Reconnect Community Class
Sunday, April 22 | 1:00 - 3:00pm
Colorado Conservatory of Dance,
3001 Industrial Lane, #12,
Broomfield
Every BODY can dance! Come experience the magic of Reconnect firsthand and enjoy a special community class alongside the Reconnect dancers. All ages and ability levels welcome!
$10 individual / $18 two / $25 family of 3 or more. Click here for more information.
Davis Phinney Iron Horse Classic
Saturday, May 26
Durango, Colorado
The Iron Horse Bicycle Classic is the beloved beat-the-train ride in Durango, Colorado. You can join the Victory Crew at Iron Horse Bicycle Classic! Click here for more information.
Newly Diagnosed Parkinson Disease Small Group Educational Session
2nd Thursday of EVERY OTHER month | 1:00 - 4:00pm
UCH Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion; Department of Neurology
This educational session is facilitated by a Parkinson's specialist as well as a person living well with Parkinson's.
This education session includes:
a brief presentation from a specialist,
an open discussion in a small group setting in order to address your specific questions and concerns,
handouts for support and resources in your local community. Click here for more information or to RSVP.
Ballroom Dance for Parkinson's
May 1 - June 16 | 10:20 - 11:15am
Arthur Murray Dance Center, 7400 E. Hampden Ave., Denver
Join Arthur Murray Dance Center for dance classes on the 2-step and Rumba. Classes will address essential areas like movement, balance, spatial awareness, coordination and rhythm, plus it's fun! 12 Classes are $120/person. Partners are welcome, but not necessary.
For more information or to RSVP,
email
Sari Tolpen.
Pedaling 4 Parkinson's
Saturday, June 16
Sweetwater Park, 8300-1/2 Sweet Water Rd., Lone Tree
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