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Iron Horse Bicycle Classic
The beloved beat-the-train ride in Durango, Colorado is BACK! You can join Team DPF at Iron Horse May 22-24 to raise funds for the Davis Phinney Foundation to help people with Parkinson's live well today. In partnership with Parkinson Association of the Rockies, 50% of funds raised will support the local Durango Parkinson's community directly.
*Team DPF fundraisers at Iron Horse will receive a complimentary registration, limited to the first 30 people.
The registration process takes two steps: register first on the event page
here, then the participant will receive a confirmation email with a code to register for free on the IHBC registration.
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Education Updates
March 21, 2020 | 11:00am - 1:00pm
Laramie County Library |
Sunflower Rm.,
2200 Pioneer Ave., Cheyenne
John Dean, MA, CCC-SLP will discuss voice, speech and swallowing changes in individuals with Parkinson's disease and activities that can help improve abilities in these areas as well as tips and tricks to improve communication with friends, family and others as well as ways to enhance mealtimes.
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Parkinson Association Support Group Updates
Support Group Summit
Mark your calendars support group leaders! The Parkinson Association will be holding a summit for all of our support group leaders on Saturday, March 7 from noon - 2pm! The location is the Gardens on Quail (6447 Quail St., Arvada). At this year's summit, we will be discussing common issues within a support group and possible resources and solutions.
For more information or to RSVP,
email Elena.
NEW - Carbondale Support Group
A new support group has started in Carbondale on a trial basis. Group meetings will be held the 3rd Monday of the month from 2:00 - 3:30pm at the CMC Carbondale Center (690 Colorado Ave., Carbondale).
If you are interested in learning more, please contact the Parkinson Association at
(303) 830-1839 or
email Elena.
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Parkinson Association Exercise Class Updates
Pilates for Parkinson's Open House
The Parkinson Association of the Rockies and Reds Pilates Garage are looking to start a Pilates for Parkinson's class and we want to hear from you! Join us for an Open House Informational Meeting to meet the trainers, see the facility and learn more about the benefits of
Pilates.
Open House:
Wednesday, February 26, 2020 |
10:00am - 1:00pm
Reds Pilates Garage |
6930 E. 4th Ave., Denver
For more information, please click here for flyer or contact the Parkinson Association at
(303) 830-1839.
Exercise Instructor Summit
Mark your calendars instructors! The Parkinson Association will be holding a summit for all of our exercise instructors on Sunday, March 1st from 11:00am - 1:00pm! The location is Gardens on Quail (6447 Quail St., Arvada). At this year's summit, we will be discussing some of the latest and greatest exercise trends, important mental skills and best practices.
For more information or to RSVP,
email Elena.
Good Vibrations Location/Name Change
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ReFUND Colorado
To support our ongoing work, consider taking advantage of the ReFUND CO State tax initiative.
This exciting new way of charitable giving allows you to direct a portion or all of your refund to your favorite Colorado nonprofit!
Do it in three easy steps:
1. Decide the total amount or the percentage of your refund that you would like to donate.
2. Enter
"Parkinson Association of the Rockies"
or
"20033000947"
in the Donate to a Colorado Nonprofit line on your state income tax return or tax software.
3. Experience joy by knowing that you are helping thousands of people with Parkinson's weekly in Colorado!
Does someone file for you? Give them this information when you share your tax documents!
Learn more about ReFUND CO here.
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Third Party Fundraisers
Kendra Scott Gives Back
Thank you to everyone who stopped by our early Valentine's Day event or passed along the information. With your help we were able to raise a total of
$585!
NEW: Strike-Out Parkinson's with a Strike-Out Deal
Sunday, April 26th @ 1:10PM against the Milwaukee Brewers
Join us for an exciting day in the North East Outfield Corner to celebrate and wrap up Parkinson's Awareness Month! Tickets will be $35 each - w
ith every ticket purchase you will save $5 and donate $9 towards Parkinson's Association of the Rockies.
*DON'T MISS THE HIT*
Tickets prices are subject to change as the event gets closer. Any price increase will be deducted from the donation.
*CURVEBALL*
If we sell 300 tickets we will be declared the nonprofit of the game!
BREAKFAST of CHAMPIONS Pre-Brunch Fundraiser
10AM-1:00PM at the 16th St. Modern Market (.8 miles away)
Open to Everyone! Whether you are attending the game or not, 50% of sales (alcohol included) will be donated just by mentioning PAR or Parkinson Association of the Rockies at checkout.
Interested in hosting your own third party fundraiser?
Big or small, we would like to hear your idea and see what we can do to assist!
Remember: everything raised goes directly back into the community, supporting our FREE programs and services such as our exercise classes, support groups, educational seminars and equipment loan program.
If you are interested in hosting a fundraiser, email Michael or call at
(303) 830-1839
with the following information:
- Event idea and name
- Expected number of attendees
- Where and when it would take place
- Why this is important to you
- Your goal amount in sponsorships and donations
Pssst: A fundraiser can be as easy as getting 10 friends and family members together or hosting your company's next event at a local restaurant that will donate 10-50% of sales to PAR!
Click
here for a list of restaurants near Denver that will donate a percentage of their sales.
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Parkinson's Research Study
TV Remote Study
Center for Inclusive Design and Engineering (CIDE) is looking for participants who have difficulty manipulating the remote to watch TV. These
individuals will participate in a 45-60 minute or 60-90 minute focus group and receive a $50 VISA gift card.
A cable television provider is working on a new device to allow viewers with disabilities to control their TV and hired CIDE to help gather feedback and data on this new design.
Participants will be asked to offer their opinions on the design, and how well or poorly it might work for them when they watch television.
Each focus group will be held at an accessible facility either at the cable company's offices in the Denver Tech Center, or at a facility on the downtown Auraria campus of CU Denver.
If interested or would like more information, please email or call Greg at (303) 315-1289.
NEW: University of Colorado, Boulder Survey
A student project team called Tap&Go are developing a product to help alleviate some of the symptoms of Parkinson's, specifically freezing of gait. We are looking for willing participants to take part in an anonymous survey about their experience with Parkinson's. It is a survey to help us better understand Parkinson's and how to tailor our product to better support people with Parkinson's.
If you are interested in an in-person interview to talk about your experience, please
email Leia.
To take the survey, click
here.
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Parkinson's in the News:
Dr. Benzi Kluger, the corresponding author, did a randomized clinical trial focused on the Comparison between Integrated Outpatient Palliative Care with Standard Care in patients with Parkinson Disease and Related Disorders. Click
here to read his Article.
PAR's NEW Power Punch Parkinson's class was featured on the SummitDaily News, click
here to
read all about it!
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Community Events
The Memory Cafe
A social group for people experiencing any form of memory loss, along with their friends and family. The Cafe has a different presenter each time - everything from art to music to science - and the focus is on connection and joy. Join us for a fun and relaxing time as we gather for coffee, tea, and treats -- without worrying about remembering or forgetting!
Curious Dragonfly: Sinking of the Titanic
Tuesday, February 25 | 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Schlessman Family Branch Library (Lowry) | 100 Poplar St., Denver, CO
Click here for flyer with more information and gathering dates through March.
Olinger Crown Hill Lunch and Learn Series
Join us for the 2020 Lunch and Learn Series about LIFE in Wheat Ridge, CO
with Jane W. Barton, an AARP Colorado Local
Caregiving Expert, national speaker and writer.
Click here
for the flyer with upcoming dates.
Program Hosted by Acorda Therapeutics
PROGRAM INFORMATION
NAME:
Recognizing When Parkinson's Symptoms Start to Return
PROGRAM DETAILS:
Experiencing a return of your Parkinson's symptoms?
You're not alone.
Join us for a FREE educational program sponsored by Acorda Therapeutics.
FEATURED SPEAKER(S):
Rajeev Kumar, MD
Medical Director, Rocky Mountain Movement Disorders Center
Date:
Thursday, March 5, 2020, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Marigold Cafe and Bakery 4605 Centennial Boulevard, Colorado Springs
RSVP Info: Register by Thursday, February 27, 2020 @ 1-833-462-7452 or visit
www.LivePDPrograms.com
Private event code: 5356
For additional dates please click
here
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UC Health Caregiver Class
This FREE event is for those who are experiencing or are anticipating memory loss in a loved one due to neurologic disease (including Parkinson's disease, atypical Parkinsonism, etc.)
Tuesday, April 7 | 1:30-3:30pm
UCHealth Outpatient Pavilion | 1635 Aurora Court, Room 2006, Aurora, CO 80045
To register please click here or for more information please call Julie at (303) 724-0510.
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