Date:
2nd Monday
Time:
1:30pm
More Information:
Barbara Ringk
Women’s Group
Center City, Philadelphia
Contact: Lori Katz, lorikldtc@aol.com
Early Onset Women’s Support Group
Contact: Gerrie Blavat, PHLWwPD@gmail.com
Carepartners Group
Comprehensive Neurological Center
Contact: Karen Jacobson, 215-829-7273
Living Well with Parkinson’s Disease Group
Comprehensive Neurological Center
Contact: Suzanne Reichwein, sreichwein@pahosp.com
Deep Brain Stimulation
Pennsylvania Hospital: Hall Mercer Building
Contact: Josue Etienne, josue.etienne@uphs.upenn.edu 215-829-2347
Parkinson Plus Group
Comprehensive Neurological Center
Contact: Josue Etienne, josue.etienne@uphs.upenn.edu 215-829-2347
EMPower’D Seminar Series: Engaging Minorities with Parkinson’s Disease
Contact: Yuliis Bell, yuliis.bell@uphs.upenn.edu 215-829-5078
Lobby Conference Room, 1100
Contact: Christina Cook
Willingboro Public Library
Contact: Melissa Larkin
St. Charles Borromeo Church
Contact: Jim Schultice
RWJ University Hospital
Contact: Cheylena Williams
Masonville Methodist Church
Contact: Wendy Schmidt
The Health Center at Beckett Building
Contact: Antoinette Shields or Mide Babalola
Riddle Village Retirement
Contact: Mary Wolstenholme
PUPS (People Understanding Parkinson’s)
Giant Food Store Community Center
315 S York Rd
Willow Grove, PA 19090
Contact: Diane Burleigh
Location: Cooper University Health Care, Neurology
Date: 2nd Friday of the month
Time: 1pm to 2pm
Contact: Corlynn Hullfish at 856.968.8581
Contact: Stacy Gandia
3rd Thursday of the month at 5:30pm
Date:
Every Third Thursday
Time:
5:30pm – 7pm.
More information:
Christine Virion Cook
Date:
Every Tuesday
Time:
2 pm
More Information:
Dollie Johnson
RWJ University Hospital
Contact: Cheylena Williams
More Information:
Victoria Pena
Date:
2nd Wednesday
Time:
2:30 pm
More Information:
Cindy
Date:
3rd Friday
Time:
12pm to 1pm
More Information:
Contact: Elaine Shuey, PhD.
Willingboro Public Library
Contact: Melissa Larkin
Date:
3rd Wednesday
Time:
6:45pm
More Information:
Myra HIrschorn
PUPS (People Understanding Parkinson’s)
Giant Food Store Community Center
315 S York Rd
Willow Grove, PA 19090
Contact: Diane Burleigh
Masonville Methodist Church
Contact: Wendy Schmidt
Your first class is free so join us for a fun, fulfilling experience.
Everyone with PD, family and friends are welcome… no dance experience is necessary! Participants have the opportunity to experience a variety of dance themes including folk dance, ballet, jazz, tap, and musical theater numbers, all with an emphasis on using the power of music to move. Bring a partner for free.
Dates:
Mondays
Time:
2:15 pm to 3:30 pm
Cost & Registration:
Date:
4th Tuesday
Time:
10am
More Information:
Gerry Haines
This exercise program addresses the unique fitness needs of patients with diseases such as Parkinson’s, which are not traditionally met by typical exercise programs. Twelve-week session, once a week (ongoing throughout the year).
Date:
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time:
5 pm – 6 pm
Date:
1st Thursday
Time:
1:30 pm
More Information:
Suzanne Reichwein
The Stay Fit Program is for those individuals who desire to exercise and keep active, but cannot go to a regular gym or Y.M.C.A. because of slowness, stiffness, balance or safety issues. Participants exercise in a group under the direction of physical therapist students, directly supervised by 2 physical therapists with experience in the treatment of individuals with neurologic disease. Most levels of disability of persons with either Parkinson disease or multiple sclerosis can be accommodated.
Date:
Tuesdays & Thursdays
September to December and February to May
Other class times may be added during the year.
Time:
1:30 pm – 2:30pm and 3 pm – 4:00 pm
Cost & Registration: $5 per class
Janet Readinger, RPT, DPT
This exercise program addresses the unique fitness needs of patients with diseases such as Parkinson’s, which are not traditionally met by typical exercise programs. Twelve week session, once a week (ongoing throughout the year).
Date:
Mondays
Time:
4 pm – 5 pm
Location: Cooper University Health Care, Neurology
Date: 2nd Friday of the month
Time: 1pm to 2pm
Contact: Corlynn Hullfish at 856.968.8581
Theresa Conroy, earned her Certification by graduating from two accredited Yoga Therapy Schools and meeting specific criteria for education and experience set by the International Association of Yoga Therapists. Only those who meet those standards may call themselves a Certified Yoga Therapist, or C-IAYT. 
Theresa uses postures, breathing practices, flowing movement and relaxation techniques to address the specific and wide-ranging symptoms of this neurological disease. The pace of this yoga therapy class is matched to the needs and abilities of participants, who learn how to improve balance, avoid falls and injury, release stiff muscles, develop core strength and reduce anxiety and depression.
This class is supported by a grant from The Parkinson Council.
Date:
Thursdays
Time:
9:30 am and 11 am
Cost & Registration:
$10 per class
More Information:
Theresa Conroy
Join friends and family in the PD community, even if you have never danced before.
Your first class is free so join us for a fun, fulfilling experience.
Everyone with PD, family and friends are welcome… no dance experience is necessary! Participants have the opportunity to experience a variety of dance themes including folk dance, ballet, jazz, tap, and musical theater numbers, all with an emphasis on using the power of music to move. Bring a partner for free.
Dates:
Saturdays
2 pm – 3:15 pm
Registration:
Keila Cordova