Peabody Free Meals September 2025

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Wednesday, September 10, 2025 5:00pm-7:00pm | Power of Pets Fundraiser | BareWolf Brewing 12 Oakland St, Amesbury MA | Tickets $25

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Our Power of Pets Fundraiser Is Just Two Weeks Away!

Join us Wednesday, September 10, 2025 from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm at BareWolf Brewing, 12 Oakland Street, Amesbury, MA! Proceeds from this event directly benefit the Power of Pets Program, which helps older adults keep and care for their pets by providing resources that help pay for veterinary or other basic care expenses. Tickets are $25 and include one craft beer or wine, light refreshments, and an evening of fun!  This event is pet friendly so don't forget to bring along your best four-legged friend. Click here to purchase your tickets!

Parkinson's Fitness | Ability-based Exercise, Arts and Movement Programs

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Newsletter & This Week's Classes 8/25- 8/31 Dear Friends End of August is here, but we've still got plenty of beautiful weather days for you to get outdoors and get moving. Class schedule is below, and there's lots of great webinars and events coming up soon too. Check it all out below! Thank you, Linda P.S. Check out our online resources, make a donation, and more at www.parkinsonsfitness.org. In-Person Parkinson's Fitness Classes This list details our in-person classes, which begin again on Thursday, January 2nd. Click on the underlined address to access a map and directions. Look to the blue box under this section for links to our Zoom and recorded classes.  Mondays at 10am In-Person Strength with Linda at Marblehead Council on Aging, 10 Humphrey Street in Marblehead. To confirm class will be held, please call the COA at 781-631-6225. ------------------- Wednesdays at 11am In-Person Strength with Gil at Marblehead Council on Aging, 10 Humphrey Street in Marblehead. To confirm class will be held, please call the COA at 781-631-6225. ------------------- Thursdays at 11am In-Person Balance in Motion Class with Dianna at MAGMA (Movement Arts Gloucester), 186 Main Street in Gloucester. To confirm class will be held, please call Dianna at 857-488-7880. ------------------- Thursdays at 1:20pm In-Person Strength with Gil at Salem Council on Aging, 401 Bridge Street in Salem. To confirm class will be held, please call the COA at 978-744-0924. ------------------- Fridays at 10:30am In-Person Balance and Strength Class with Sally at Lynnfield Council on Aging, 525 Salem Street in Lynnfield. To confirm class will be held, please call the COA at 781-598-1078. ------------------- Fridays at 1pm In-Person and Also on Zoom Balance in Motion Class with Dianna at Danvers Council on Aging, 25 Stone Street in Danvers. To confirm class will be held, please call the COA at 978-762-0208.  Can't make it in? Join from home with this link: Click Here Meeting ID: 824 0247 5688. Passcode: 12345 Parkinson's Fitness at Home Zoom Parkinson's Fitness Classes Try these live Zoom and pre-taped classes you can do at home. Do what feels best for your body and clear the area around you so your arms and legs can move freely. Drink plenty of water. Click on the Zoom link below. Tuesday at 1pm Balance in Motion with Dianna on Zoom Click Here Meeting ID: 824 0247 5688 Passcode: 12345 ------------------- Wednesday at 1pm Breathe and Stretch Yoga with Dianna Click Here Meeting ID: 818 8748 2663 Passcode: 12345 ------------------- Friday at 1pm Balance in Motion with Dianna on Zoom Click Here Meeting ID: 824 0247 5688 Passcode: 12345 ------------------- Looking for More Workouts? Try one of our Recorded Video Classes Click for Dianna’s channel of videos Click for a recorded workout with Kim Click to access Parkinson's Foundation Fitness Friday videos Click the photos below to find recorded workouts with Sally, Dianna and Kim. News, Articles, Education & Fun Things Webinar: Tuesday, September 2nd at 1PM: Climbing Confidence—Stair Mobility for People with PD Navigating stairs can present unique challenges for people with Parkinson’s due to symptoms such as slowed movement, changes in balance, and difficulty initiating steps - but with the right support, stairs can be safer. For some, even short flights of stairs can feel intimidating, increasing the risk of hesitation, freezing, or falls. Expert Sara Zoeller, PT, DPT, a physical therapist from Boston University and the APDA National Rehabilitation Resource Center for Parkinson's Disease, will share insights on how to adapt movements, use assistive devices effectively, and apply specific strategies to manage symptoms on stairs. Whether you are living with PD or caring for someone with PD, this session will equip you with tools to make stair navigation safer, more manageable, and less stressful. Click to Register. Webinar: Wednesday, September 3rd at 3PM: A Different Approach to Parkinson’s Disease: Learn About This 24-Hour Therapy Learn about an FDA approved 24-hour subcutaneous levodopa-based therapy with featured speaker Drew Falconer, MD. The emPowered!® livestream series features livestream branded talks with movement disorder clinicians on medication and treatment options for symptoms and issues related to Parkinson’s disease. These programs are designed to increase your understanding of the options available, equipping you to have informed conversations with your healthcare provider and are an important part of disease management.  Click to Register. Study: Have You Been Diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease? Do You Know or Care for Someone Who Has? The goal of the REGENERATE-PD study is to test whether a new gene therapy (AB-1005) is safe and effective for patients with PD. This therapy aims to introduce working GDNF to your brain, which promotes the survival of brain cells. For more information about the REGENERATE-PD study, please contact AskFirst@askbio.com, scan the QR code, or go to the REGENERATE-PD website. Save the Date: Webinar: Art-based Interventions for Parkinson's: Tuesday, September 8th at 2pm Join us for our next Live Well Today webinar, featuring Dr. Lorraine Kalia. This webinar conversation will explore Dr. Kalia’s article about art-based intervention in Parkinson’s. Stay tuned for registration link. Article: How Ultra-processed Foods Can Have a Negative Effect on Brain Health Many of us eat foods such as deli meat, instant soups, and snacks like packaged chips. But while these foods taste good and are easy to grab, they aren't so great for our overall health. “All these items are ultra-processed, which are high in sugar, salt, and fat and contain long lists of chemical ingredients,” says W. Taylor Kimberly, MD, PhD, chief of the division of neurocritical care at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. A 2024 review of 45 studies in The BMJ, for example, found that eating a diet high in ultra-processed foods raised the risk of 32 health conditions, including obesity, cancer, heart disease, and depression. New research also suggests that certain neurologic conditions—such as dementia, stroke, and Parkinson's disease—can be added to that list. Click to Read. Help Keep Us Going We welcome donations to Parkinson's Fitness at any time of year–maybe to celebrate a loved one's birthday or special event. You can do so online DONATE HERE. You can also mail a check c/o Keith and Linda Hall to 46 Brittania Circle Salem, MA 01970. Thank you!  For more information on Parkinson’s Fitness, or to register for our classes go to www.parkinsonsfitness.org or contact us at parkinsonfitness@gmail.com.       Parkinson's Fitness Ability-based Exercise, Arts And Movement Programs Contact 781-572-5918 parkinsonsfitness@gmail.com parkinsonsfitness.org   Donate Sponsors   46 Brittania Circle | Salem, MA 01970 US   Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice