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

Newsletter & Class Schedule 2/16 - 2/22 Dear Friends: We're so happy to see so many of you in class lately, especially with all of the snow we've had. Keep moving your body whether at our in-person classes or with one of our exercise videos. The more you move, the better you can manage your PD symptoms. PLEASE NOTE: The Monday 2/16 in Marblehead is cancelled in celebration of Presidents' Day. As always, when in doubt, phone our hosting senior centers to find out if they are open and operating classes during this unpredictable weather season. Thank you! Linda Click to Donate to Parkinson's Fitness In-Person Parkinson's Fitness Classes This list details our in-person classes. 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.  No Monday Class on 2/16 Monday 2/9 class is cancelled in celebration of Presidents' Day. Click for a recorded workout with Kim ------------------- Wednesdays at 11am In-Person Strength with Kim 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 Kim 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 Exercise Try these pre-taped classes that you can do at home at any time. 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. All times listed are US Eastern Standard Time. Click here to convert to your time zone. 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 another recorded workout with Kim Click to access Parkinson's Foundation Fitness Friday videos  News, Articles, & More Webinar: Wednesday, February 18th at 1pm: Coffee & Conversations: Anxiety, Depression & Apathy Many people with Parkinson’s disease experience emotional and motivational changes that can be as challenging as movement symptoms. Join Parkinson's Foundation's Chief Medical Officer Sneha Mantri, MD, MS, and a guest expert for an open conversation exploring three common and misunderstood PD symptoms: anxiety, depression and apathy. Click to Register. Webinar: Thursday, February 19th at 12pm: In This Together: Care Partnership and Parkinson’s Parkinson’s affects more than the person living with the disease: It also impacts their closest loved ones supporting them in daily life. In this Third Thursdays Webinar, hear from our expert panel, including a person living with PD and care partners, as they discuss approaches to decision-making about care and share strategies to keep a partnership resilient as needs and symptoms change. Join us to ask your questions live and be among the first to access to our new guide on care partnership and Parkinson’s. Click to Register. Video to Watch: Avoiding Pitfalls Before and After Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Surgery  Davis Phinney Foundation presents a video where Dr. Chengyuan Wu joined Chris Krueger to discuss what you need to know about DBS surgery, both before and after the procedure. They discuss what to look for in a surgical team, the differences between DBS devices, how to prepare for surgery, how long the recovery process lasts, and more! This video is sponsored by Medtronic and Boston Scientific. Click to Watch. Webinar: Live Well Today Webinar: Nutrition and Parkinson’s: Thursday, March 5 at 11am A candid conversation presented by Davis Phinney Foundation with Richelle Flanagan, RD, who lives with Parkinson’s, exploring nutrition through both research and lived experience. Click to Register. Webinar: Tremor, Shakes & Everything in Between: Parkinson’s Motor Symptoms: Wednesday, March 11th at 11am Motor symptoms (also known as movement symptoms) are among the most recognizable aspects of Parkinson’s disease (PD). From tremor and rigidity to dyskinesia (involuntary, erratic movements), and changes in gait, these symptoms often affect daily life. In our new webinar, explore the wide spectrum of these symptoms, how they evolve and strategies for managing them. Click to Register. Parkinson's Fitness | 46 Brittania Circle | Salem, MA 01970 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice