Date:
2nd Monday
Time:
1:30pm
More Information:
Barbara Ringk
Weekly via Zoom
Lower Providence Presbyterian Church
2nd Wednesday of each month, 10:30am to 11:30am
In-person (masks required – COVID-19 tests recommended)
Contact: Judy Baker
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
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
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
Everyone impacted by Parkinson’s, including 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!
Dates:
Fridays
Time:
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Cost & Registration:
Free
Click here to register for April 2o23
Masonville Methodist Church
Contact: Wendy Schmidt
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
Join Yoga instructor Steven Brice from Yoga4Philly, every Wednesday at 10:00 am as he takes students through movement and meditation to help manage Parkinson’s. 
This class is entirely FREE due to the generosity of The Parkinson’s Council and Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church.
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
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
Research has shown that regular exercise can slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease, as well as improve your overall level of fitness and sense of well-being.
Join Jefferson Health’s weekly exercise group at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital on Wednesdays, 1pm to 2pm at the Edison Building, 130 South 9th Street, Room 1301.
Ongoing groups will continue Fridays, 1pm to 2pm at Jefferson Methodist Hospital, 2301 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19148, First Floor Rehab Gym.
Group members participate in seated aerobic exercises as well as balance and strengthening activities in a supportive setting, led by a physical therapist. (Click here for a flyer!).
Sessions run for 8 weeks (rolling start date) and cost $40. Call 215.952.9179 to register today!