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Happy New Year From PAR!
2020 has been a challenging year for our community but once again, you have shown us your love, resiliency and heart! We look forward to serving you in 2021.

As the year comes to an end, we are still $50,000 away from reaching our 2020 donation goal. If you would like to help us reach our goal, please click here to make a donation to PAR. Thank you so much for your continued kindness and support.
The theme for the 7th Annual Ski for Parkinson's is Mask-Ski-Rade- a safe and stylish way to join. However you roll, come join the fun! We also highly encourage team costumes based on your team’s representation of Mask-Ski-Rade. Best costumes will be recognized!

Join us to raise awareness and crucial funding for those living with Parkinson’s and their Care Partners in the Yampa Valley community. All proceeds benefit the programs and services provided by the Parkinson Association’s Yampa Valley Parkinson Support Network (YVPSN).

Registration will be closed as of January 21, 2021.

We received a generous donation of high quality socks from Smartwool. We will be giving away two pairs of socks each week, through a random drawing of anyone who is registered for Ski for Parkinson's. Make sure to register now, save some money and you could win!

For more information, please email Michael.
Exercise

We have moved many of our exercise classes online; all you need is a signed waiver with the Parkinson Association to join! For more information or to turn in your waiver, please contact PAR at (303) 830-1839 or email Elena.


We have moved many of our programs online; to access online exercise classes and educational seminars, click here or visit our website.
Community Events
New! Monthly Care Partner Support Group
Our in-house Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Cari Friedman, will be leading a new virtual support group for Care Partners.

Starting Tuesday, January 5, 2021, the group will meet virtually via Zoom on the first Tuesday of each month.  

Click here to access the Zoom.

If you are logging in using a mobile app, you will need to enter the Zoom meeting ID and/or Passcode.

Meeting ID: 969 3503 2229
Passcode: 916562

For more information, please email Cari.
Weekly Support Group on Zoom
We have started a weekly support group that meets via Zoom and is led by our Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Cari Friedman. This support group is open to all those affected by Parkinson’s disease.

Wednesdays | 7:00pm


If you are logging in using a mobile app, you will need to enter the Zoom meeting ID and/or Passcode.

Meeting ID: 946 5496 2000
Passcode: 839074

For more information, please email Cari.

If you are new to using Zoom click here for a step-by-step video on how to use on the program.
The Palliative Care Clinic Presents:
Care Partner Support Group: Caring Through COVID-19
The Palliative Care Clinic, has started the Caring Through COVID-19 Group, which is designed to help family members of adults living with serious and/or chronic illnesses (e.g., dementia) manage the unique stressors of being a family Care Partner during COVID-19.

The 8-session group is broken down into two modules: building generalizable coping skills and applying skills to stressful situations unique to Care Partners during COVID-19.

Wednesdays from 4:00pm - 5:15pm
January 6, 2021 - February 24, 2021

Click here to view the flyer and for more information, please call Evan at (303) 724-0976.
Newly Diagnosed Virtual Support Group
There is a new monthly virtual support group for people recently diagnosed with PD (1-3 years), that will be held over Zoom.

The group will meet every 3rd Wednesday of each month at 4pm.

Click here for the link to the Zoom.

If you are logging in using a mobile app, you will need to enter the Zoom meeting ID and/or Passcode.

Meeting ID: 923 8768 4430
Passcode: 692148
Community Section On Our Website

We have added a Community section to our website, to help everyone stay up-to-date with PAR news, community partner events and updates and national organizations. From the community section you will find the following sub-categories:

Articles & Research: Articles and research related to PD

Community Happenings: Events and new occurrences in our community

Personal Stories: Stories of how PD and PAR have impacted individuals

Surveys: Surveys from PAR and other PD Organizations
We encourage you to promote and follow our hashtags!
Did you know by following hashtags on your social media you can see what others are actively doing in your community and visa-versa?
All you need to do is search for a hashtag or click a hashtag in a post to follow.

#PAR #Parkinsons #ParkinsonsAwareness #ParkinsonsDisease
#PDhealth #PDeducation #PDexercise
Or mail your check donation to:
 Parkinson Association of the Rockies
1325 S Colorado Blvd., Ste. 204B Denver, CO 80222

Or call us for an over the phone donation:
(303) 830-1839

**The CARES Act includes a new $300 ‘non-itemizer’ tax deduction for 2020**
When you donate to PAR, you will be eligible to receive a tax break of up to $300 in addition to the standard deduction (consult your tax advisor).