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2016: Our Most Successful Year! |
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Thanks to All of You!
We want to thank all of our supporters throughout the year for your generosity that has made 2016 our most successful year ever! You are the best!
As 2016 draws to a close we can reflect on our past accomplishments and look forward to the changes in the coming new year that will continue to connect communities and enhance the lives of those living with Parkinson's disease and their families. The Parkinson Association provided more services in 2016 than ever before:
- 42 weekly exercise classes resulting in more than 504,000 participant exercise hours this year
- 51 monthly support groups attended by more than 1,200 individuals
- 743 hours of free in-home visits and telephone consults
- 165 individuals checking out walkers through a free equipment loan program
- 6,800 households receiving the ParkinsonVoice newsletter three times this year
- 5,000+ recipients of the biweekly e-news
- 1,552 hours of education throughout the year
These numbers translate into more and more Coloradans living well and finding greater enjoyment in life through learning how to thrive with this disease.
While the Association is proud of these accomplishments, we are looking forward to 2017. We plan to build upon our current successes by offering more exercise programs, revamping educational programs and conferences to continue addressing the immediate needs of the community, strengthening support groups and partnerships; as well as committing the organization to a stronger role in public advocacy. We are grateful for your continued support that enables us to further engage those living with Parkinson's disease to overcome the challenges of this disease and better enjoy their lives.
There is still time for you to make a difference in the lives of those living with Parkinson's!
Thank you!
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Parkinson Association Exercise Updates
Good Vibration Location Change
The Good Vibrations class has changed locations to Rehabilitative Rhythms Music Therapy, 2222 S. Fraser St. #2, Aurora. Class will still be held Thursday's at 1:00pm. Please note classes will not be held THIS Thursday, December 29th. Classes will resume on January 12th.
Denver Power Punch Parkinson's Class Closed for Holiday
The Saturday Power Punch classes at the Denver Red Shield, 2915 High St., Denver is cancelled for the holidays THIS Saturday, December 31st.
Rhythm and Grace Class Closed for Holiday
The Monday Rhythm and Grace dance class, January 2nd is cancelled for the holidays. Class will resume on January 9th.
Walking Group is Back!
The Parkinson Association Walking Group will start back up on Monday, January 9th at 8:00am - 9:00am at the Fairmount Cemetery, 430 S. Quebec St., Denver. Please meet at the Mausoleum instead of the Ivy Chapel.
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 for the class. 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
Denver Care Partner Support Group Cancelled TONIGHT!
The Denver Care Partner Support Group at Scheitler Recreation Center, 5031 W. 46tyh Ave. is cancelled for tonight and will resume on Wednesday, January 25th.
NEW! Time and Day for Littleton Support Group
3rd Saturday of the month |
3:00pm
Morning Star Senior Living | 5344 S. Kipling Pkwy.
Are you interested in becoming a Support Group Leader?
Some of our existing support groups are in need of new individuals to lead them. If you're interested or want more information on becoming a support group lead, contact Erica at (303) 830-1839 or
email.
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Saturday, January 21st, 2017
Haymaker Ski Touring Center
34855 East Highway 40, Steamboat Springs
Join us for the 3rd Annual Ski for Parkinson's - a premier classic cross country ski and snowshoe event to raise awareness of Parkinson's disease, as well as critical funding to directly support those living with Parkinson's in the Yampa Valley communities.
Click here for more information and to register!
Special thanks to those sponsoring the event
Would you like to sponsor this event?
Click to email Kolby, Ski for Parkinson's Coordinator, for more information.
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Upcoming Community Events
The Parkinson Association is committed to connecting communities. The following programs and events are hosted by community partners.
Pain in Parkinson's PD ExpertBriefings
Tuesday, January 10 | 1:00pm - 2:00pm ET
Do you experience pain as part of your Parkinson's disease? Are you looking for ways to better manage it? Learn more by joining a one-hour online seminar led by Parkinson's Disease Foundation and Jori E. Fleisher, MD, MSCE. Click
here for more information or to RSVP.
Parkinson's Reading Group
January 25, March 9 & April 11 | 10:00am - 11:15am
Daniels Fund, 101 Monroe St., Denver 80206
There are a few free spots in the J.P. Reading Club, where you will read and discuss nonfiction books and articles specific to Parkinson's, living with a chronic illness and related topics. This reading group pays special attention to the impact Parkinson's disease has on women. For more information or to RSVP, call Julie Slater at
(303) 263-1835 or Charlotte Stall at (303) 369-9139
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