The Parkinson Council

Dance for PD in Abington
2019-09-30 14:15 - 15:30, 2019-09-23 14:15 - 15:30, 2019-09-16 14:15 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Abington Y, 1073 Old York Road, Abington, PA, 19001, United States
Please join us for Fall Dance for PD classes at the Abington YMCA, 1073 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001.
Dance for PD is a unique movement program that helps people with Parkinson’s improve well-being, gain confidence in moving and connect with others in the Parkinson’s community in a safe, fun and creative environment.
Family and friends are welcome and no dance experience 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.
Dance for PD instructor Judith Sachs leads this class with support from the Parkinson Council. Individual classes are $5 each for people with Parkinson’s and free to care-partners.
For more information, please contact The Parkinson Council at 610.668.4292.

Accessible Workshops Program for People with Parkinson's and their Care-Partners
2019-09-25 11:00 - 14:30, 2019-09-24 10:30 - 14:00, 2019-09-18 11:00 - 14:30, 2019-09-17 10:30 - 14:00 | Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
“The old storytellers took the stories that meant something to them and rear-ranged the pieces to say something. ”
– Travis Beacham
Join the Philadelphia Museum of Art Accessible Workshops for People with Parkinson’s and their Care-Partners for a visual literacy workshop. The workshop is designed to extend and enhance your writing skills by using paintings and objects as prompts for creative writing.
Participants will enjoy a private guided tour that encourages a longer look and learn into the stories associated with selected works and objects in the museum’s collection.
After the tour, participants will choose the art work that resonates and spend time to explore ideas. A discussion on the different forms of writing, for example poetry, prose, narrative writing and given prompts to help with personal story-telling. At the end of the workshop, participants regroup to discuss and share their work.
Classes are limited so register early! Care-Partners and personal assistants attend for free. Parking is free.
Click here for more information and to register.
These workshops are made possible by a grant from The Parkinson Council and The Susan O. Jaffe Quality of life Initiative.

Free "Lunch and Learn" Summer Series with Andres Deik, MD
2019-07-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Friends Center, 1501 Cherry Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19102, United States
The Parkinson Council is proud to partner with Penn Medicine for our 2nd “Lunch and Learn” Summer Series designed to explore topics and trends in Parkinson’s comprehensive care, with a focus on non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s. The event will be held at The Friends Center, 1501 Cherry Street, The Cherry Room, Philadelphia, PA 19102.
Join Dr. Andres Deik, Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology, Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center, at the University of Pennsylvania as he provides updates and information designed to educate and empower individuals living with and impacted by Parkinson’s disease.
Parking is accessible at Parkway 15th & Cherry Lot across from the building. Parking will be validated for the rate of $15 (typically $30).
Register online at https://bit.ly/2XlNmwT

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Dance for PD in Abington
2019-07-24 14:15 - 15:30, 2019-07-17 14:15 - 15:30 | Old York Road Temple Beth Am., 971 Old York Rd, Abington, PA 19001, Abington, PA, 19001, United States
Please join us this summer for Dance for PD at Temple Beth AM. Dance for PD is a unique movement program that helps people effected by Parkinson’s improve well-being, gain confidence in moving and connect with others in the Parkinson’s community in a safe, fun and creative environment.
Everyone with PD, family and friends are welcome, no dance experience necessary! You can dance in a chair, wheelchair or get up on your feet. 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.
Judith Sachs and Steve Weintraub, adaptive dance teachers, lead this program with support from the Parkinson Council at Beth Am this summer. Classes are $5 each for people with Parkinson’s and free to care-partners and members of Beth Am.

Summer location: Old York Road Temple Beth Am. Click here for directions
Please contactThe Parkinson Council atinfo@theparkinsoncouncil.orgor Judith Sachs at judithsachs@mac.comfor more information.

2019 Flip Flop Walk in Avalon
2019-07-13 08:00 - 11:00 | Avalon Community Center, 3001 Avalon Ave, Avalon, NJ, 08202, United States
The Parkinson Council, in partnership with the Storbeck Family, is proud to celebrate the Flip Flop Walk in Avalon for the 12th year!
FFW2019 is scheduled for Saturday, July 13th at 8 AM (registration and check-in). Registration is free, but you can make a personal donation of $25 or more to help with the goal of raising $30,000.
All participants will receive an official “Flip Flop” walk t-shirt and a free pair of decorative flip flops.
Click here to register and/or make a donation!
Hope to see you there!

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2019-07-08 14:15 - 15:30 | Old York Road Temple Beth Am., 971 Old York Rd, Abington, PA 19001, Abington, PA, 19001, United States
Please join us every Monday this summer for Dance for PD at Temple Beth AM. Dance for PD is a unique movement program that helps people effected by Parkinson’s improve well-being, gain confidence in moving and connect with others in the Parkinson’s community in a safe, fun and creative environment.
Everyone with PD, family and friends are welcome, no dance experience necessary! You can dance in a chair, wheelchair or get up on your feet. 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.
Judith Sachs and Steve Weintraub, adaptive dance teachers, lead this program with support from the Parkinson Council at Beth Am this summer. Classes are $5 each for people with Parkinson’s and free to care-partners and members of Beth Am.

Summer location: Old York Road Temple Beth Am. Click here for directions
Please contactThe Parkinson Council atinfo@theparkinsoncouncil.orgor Judith Sachs at judithsachs@mac.comfor more information.

Dance for PD in Abington
2019-07-08 14:15 - 15:30 | Old York Road Temple Beth Am., 971 Old York Rd, Abington, PA 19001, Abington, PA, 19001, United States
