Events
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Accessible Programs: Workshops for People with Parkinson’s and their Care-Partners
Philadelphia Museum of Art 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesMasters in Disguise Participants will start off the painting workshop in the studio and will choose a small section of a mystery museum masterpiece to use as a basis for creating their own work of art. Participants will examine color, technique and composition of the master work. After learning how to mix paint to achieve […]
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Inaugural Philly ParkinBrunch Fundraiser
Twenty Manning Grill 261 South 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThe Parkinson Council is thrilled that Philly ParkinBrunch co-organizers Susan Lehman and Jenell Smith Volkov, PhD, chose our organization as one of the beneficiaries of their inaugural event scheduled for Sunday, April 19, 2020, 11am to 2pm at Twenty Manning Grill, 261 South 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103. The event provides the chance to come […]
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Taking Responsibility: A dialogue with adult children of people with Parkinson’s
What are the challenges of being an adult child of a person with Parkinson’s (PwP)? How do you manage and balance expectations as a child of a PwP? And, what are the elements of good self-care? Join us on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, 11 am to 12 pm for a free event hosted by The Parkinson Council via […]
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Creating a Mental Health Team for People with Parkinson’s
Join The Parkinson Council, Dr. Amy Colcher, MD, Director of Movement Disorders Center, Cooper Neurological and Corlynn Hullfish, LCSW, Cooper Neurological Institute to provide info/tips/tools on how to prepare, what to expect, and what to do to manage aspects of non-motor symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease. Ms. Hullfish will share available resources to help participants […]
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2020 Walk to Stamp Out Parkinson’s Registration NOW OPEN!
FeaturedTogether, we can do virtually anything... Community is important now more than ever. To keep you, your family and friends safe, our 19th annual Walk to Stamp Out Parkinson’s will be celebrated a little differently. Even though we are gathering virtually, it’s still a fantastic opportunity to support families living and thriving with Parkinson’s. The best thing about our virtual walk is that […]
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The Parkinson Council’s 2nd Annual Trivia Night is POSTPONED!
VirtualIn our efforts to keep you safe and promote a high-quality virtual event, we are postponing our 2nd Annual Trivia Night. We are looking for options to allow us to gather safely (in-person) in 2021 or virtually. Please stay tuned for updates on one of our favorite community-gathering events. Thanks for your patience and your […]
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Making the most of the Holiday Season
VirtualSuzanne Reichwein, MSW (Penn) and Lance M. Wilson, MSS, LSW, C-SWHC (Jefferson) team up to offer advice and tools to keep your spirits up during the 2020 holiday season. Click here to register! Discussion will focus on expectations for virtual gatherings, easing anxiety of in person or virtual gatherings, and managing expectations to traditional celebrations.Registration is free […]
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Yoga for Balance and Fall Prevention Workshop with Theresa Conroy, C-IAYT
VirtualDuring this 60-minute virtual Yoga Therapy workshop, you will learn easy ways to help prevent falls and serious injury. Learn to shift control of balance and stability from the legs and arms to the core of your body. You’ll also practice techniques to improve gait by relaxing strengthening feet, toes and ankles. Click here to […]
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Find Your Balance: Mindfulness, Meditation, and Yoga
FeaturedVirtualJoin mindfulness expert Diane Reibel, PhD (Director of the Myrna Brind Center for Mindfulness at the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health-Jefferson Health) and yoga therapist Theresa Conroy as they share the importance of finding balance in moments of uncertainty. Click here to register
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Education Event: Why Am I Always Tired?
FeaturedVirtualUnrelenting fatigue for people living with Parkinson's zaps energy and concentration and impacts how you get through your day. Join local experts as they discuss fatigue and sleep disorders with Parkinson's and what you can do to combat this typical non-motor symptom of Parkinson's. Local experts Dr. Ian Walker and Julia Wood will also share how pain in Parkinson's can interrupt […]
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Community Education hosted by DIVERSITY PD
FeaturedVirtualDiVERSity PD (Delaware Valley Endeavor for Racial Solidarity in PD) is excited... to host our first educational event in collaboration with Salem Baptist Church in Abington and the Davis Phinney Foundation, September 29th at 12pm. The hour-long event will focus on Parkinson's and Alzheimer's and will be live-streamed on Salem Baptist Church's YouTube Channel and […]
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Thank you for celebrating our 2021 Walk to Stamp Out Parkinson’s!
FeaturedPhildadelphia Zoo 3400 West Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesWe are truly grateful... Our October 16th Walk to Stamp Out Parkinson's at the Philadelphia Zoo exceeded our expectations and our goal. We are humbled and honored for the love and support shown and shared at the largest community event designed for families impacted by Parkinson's. Our fundraising goal for 2021 was $275,000 and, to […]
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Gadgets, Gizmos, and Garments: Everyday Tech and Tools
FeaturedVirtualJoin us on November 17, 2021 at 4pm to learn how to use everyday technology and tools to help make life better for you and your loved one. Click here to register! Thank you to our partner
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Finding Your Voice With Poetry
FeaturedLark 611 Righters Ferry Rd, Bala Cynwyd, PA, United StatesJoin us on April 20, 2022, to celebrate National Parkinson's disease Awareness Month AND National Poetry Month. What better way to celebrate both than with a night to highlight the creativity and remarkable resiliency of our regional Parkinson’s community through poetry? We will gather with nationally recognized poet Hal Sirowitz, his wife Minter Krotzer, and other […]
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