Accessible Programs: Workshops for People with Parkinson’s and their Care-Partners
Philadelphia Museum of Art 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesFriends and Family Tour: Masters in Disguise Join The Philadelphia Museum of Art for a free private guided tour of the Museum's enormous collection. Bring your friends, bring your family! The tour for March will be "Flowers in Art." Click here for more info! These workshops are made possible by a grant from The […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
2020 Walk to Stamp Out Parkinson’s Registration NOW OPEN!
Together, 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Find Your Balance: Mindfulness, Meditation, and Yoga
VirtualJoin 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
Education Event: Why Am I Always Tired?
VirtualUnrelenting 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 […]
Community Education hosted by DIVERSITY PD
VirtualDiVERSity 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 […]
Thank you for celebrating our 2021 Walk to Stamp Out Parkinson’s!
Phildadelphia 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 […]
Gadgets, Gizmos, and Garments: Everyday Tech and Tools
VirtualJoin 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
Finding Your Voice With Poetry
Lark 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 […]
Creating Calm Community Connections
VirtualFeeling a little wary (or weary) about navigating a post-pandemic world? On Thursday, May 12, 2022, spend an hour with local and national experts in dance and wellness, where they share steps (literally!) that address those feelings to ensure you are part of a creative, caring, and connected community. Our experts Lauren Zelouf from the University […]
The Avalon Flip Flop Walk is BACK!
Avalon Community Center 3001 Avalon Ave, Avalon, NJ, United StatesAfter a two-year hiatus, come join us "down the shore!" The Parkinson Council is proud to partner with the Storbeck Family to celebrate the 13th Annual Flip Flop Walk in Avalon (FFW2022)! Funds raised at this event help The Parkinson Council invest local dollars into our local community for research, comprehensive care, movement programs, and […]
Acing Parkinson’s at Germantown Cricket Club
Germantown Cricket Club 411 Manheim Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin fellow USTA-ranked tennis players at the historic Germantown Cricket Club for a day of play on grass to benefit The Parkinson Council, a regional organization that makes investments in programs and services for people living with Parkinson’s. Day of Details: Register as an individual (not a team) 10 am - Start play; drill with pros […]
Community Education: Research to Empower
Join The Parkinson Council on Wednesday, September 28th via Zoom as we host Alice Chen-Plotkin, Parker Family Professor of Neurology at the University of Pennsylvania and Maggie Kuhl, Vice President, Research Engagement of The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research as they explore current research and new findings from the Parkinson's Progressive Markers Initiative […]
Walk to Stamp Out Parkinson’s 2022 is Open!
Phildadelphia Zoo 3400 West Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States
The More You Know: PD 101
Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church 2800 West Cheltenham Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesIn honor of Parkinson's Awareness Month, we are thrilled that Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church will host DIVERSITY PD's Dr. Allison Willis from Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System, and Lance M. Wilson, LSW, C-SWHC, ASW-G from Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals on April 30th, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm as they share what every family should […]
Registration NOW OPEN for Flip Flop Walk 2023 in Avalon
Avalon Community Center 3001 Avalon Ave, Avalon, NJ, United StatesMeet us "Down the Shore!" Inspired by the Storbeck Family and their journey with Parkinson's disease, Flip Flop Walk 2023 (FFW 2023) is scheduled for Saturday, July 8th. The Parkinson Council is proud to partner with the Storbeck Family to celebrate the 14th Annual Flip Flop Walk in Avalon (FFW2022)! Funds raised at this event […]
Registration NOW OPEN for Acing Parkinson’s 2023
Germantown Cricket Club 411 Manheim Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin us for 2023 Acing Parkinson's on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Germantown Cricket Club, 411 Manheim Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144. Funds raised at Acing Parkinson's benefit the mission of The Parkinson Council, the premier local organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with Parkinson’s, care partners, and families in the Philadelphia […]
Share Our Knowledge with Dr. Andrew Siderowf
VirtualFree event hosted by The Parkinson Council via Zoom. Registration required! ____________________ About the Expert: Andrew Siderowf, MD MS is the Hurtig-Stern Professor of Neurology and the Chief of the Movement Disorders Division in the Penn Perelman School of Medicine Department of Neurology. Dr. Siderowf will discuss how the past 12 months have seen substantial developments […]
CES 2023 Golf Outing to Benefit The Parkinson Council
Spring Hollow Golf Club 3350 Schuylkill Road, Spring City, United StatesCustomized Energy Solutions is hosting its 2023 Golf Outing with 100% of proceeds benefiting The Parkinson Council. This event is open to all members of the community who want to support the mission of The Parkinson Council. A heartfelt thank you to CES for spearheading and inspiring this effort. To sign up or donate, visit […]
Registration Open for 2023 Walk to Stamp Out Parkinson’s at the Philadelphia Navy Yard!
Philadelphia Navy Yard Central Green, Rouse Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin us on Saturday, November 4th, at the historic PhiladelphiaNavy Yard for our Walk to Stamp Out Parkinson’s, a cherished community-focused, family-friendly event for over two decades! A Walk to Stamp Out Parkinson's is the largest event in the Philadelphia region dedicated to raising awareness and funds for our Parkinson’s community. Local dollars are invested […]
Share our Knowledge with Virginia Man-Yee Lee, PhD
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Artists with Parkinson’s Reception and Exhibit
Gallery Saint Asaphs 27 Conshohocken State Road, Bala Cynwyd, PA, United StatesAs a kick-off to National Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month, we are thrilled to announce that our local partners Music Matters and the ParkinSingers choir will host a reception and exhibit by #Artists living with Parkinson's Friday, April 5th. If you miss the reception, you can still check out the exhibit through May 5th.
Movement and Memory: Navigating Parkinson’s and Memory Disorders
One Bala Plaza 231 Saint Asaphs Road, Bala Cynwyd, PA, United StatesDIVERSITY PD, a collaborative effort with partners from Penn Medicine, the University of Pennsylvania Health System, Jefferson Health, Cooper University Health Care, Temple University, the Dept. of Veteran Affairs’ PADRECC, Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church, Salem Baptist Church Abington, and The Parkinson Council, is excited to announce that registration is open for our FREE community-focused, family-friendly, and hope-driven event designed for […]
Share our Knowledge with Chenyuan Wu, MD
VirtualDr. Chenyuan Wu is currently an Associate Professor of Neurosurgery and Radiology within the Division of Epilepsy and Neuromodulation Neurosurgery at the Vickie and Jack Farber Institute for Neuroscience at Thomas Jefferson University. He also serves as the Clinical Director of the Jefferson Integrated Magnetic Resonance Imaging Center (JIMRIC). He completed a combined degree program […]
Register for the 15th Annual Flip Flop Walk in Avalon!
Avalon Community Center 3001 Avalon Ave, Avalon, NJ, United StatesIt's back! The Parkinson Council is proud to partner with the Storbeck Family, founders of the Annual Flip Flop Walk. This year, we celebrate the 15th year milestone of this family-friendly, community-focused annual event. Join us for cool treats and warm smiles as you raise awareness and funds that support research, programs, and services for […]