August 17, 2025 | Run the 2025 Falmouth Road Race with CCALS (Compassionate Care ALS) | Register with CCALS or Donate to Support a Runner

Run the 2025 Falmouth Road Race with CCALS! Registration is now open to run the Falmouth Road Race with Compassionate Care ALS (CCALS) on August 17! Set off from Woods Hole and run seven miles through the woods and beautiful beaches of Falmouth, MA. All runners and their families are invited to attend a pre-race gathering to celebrate and receive running singlets and CCALS swag. We require all participants to raise a minimum of $1,500 to support people living with ALS, their families, and their communities. Last year we had 140 runners and a 40 person waitlist, so don't wait to secure your spot! Register Registration Process & Details: How to join the CCALS team:  Step 1: Register with CCALS and pay the $200 bib fee. Step 2: Personalize your fundraising page and start raising funds! You can also create or join a team at this stage. Step 3: Once you complete the registration process, you will receive an email with an access code and instructions on how to claim your official Falmouth Road Race bib via Race Roster. Donate to Support a Runner You can support a runner or make a general donation to support CCALS! Mail checks to: CCALS P.O. Box 1052 West Falmouth, MA 02574 Donate to support a runner Compassionate Care ALS, 17 Chase Road, Falmouth, MA 02540

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

 

Newsletter & This Week's Classes 3/10 - 3/16 Dear Friends If you're looking for some great tips and research, there are three webinars coming up this Wednesday that all have great themes of interest to us. Check out the details and registrations below. Exercise makes our bodies work better, strengthens our immune system, and boosts our mood. Every bit of movement can help keep our Parkinson's symptoms manageable. We've got loads of in person, virtual and recorded class offerings below to keep you moving. 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 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. ------------------- 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 978-744-0180. ------------------- Fridays at 10:10am 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   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 (changes weekly) 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: Expert Briefing: Nourishing Wellness - Nutrition for Parkinson's: Wednesday, March 12th at 1pm Food is more than just fuel—it plays a powerful role in how we think, feel, and move. This session explores the connection between nutrition and Parkinson’s, covering how diet influences brain health, gut function, and overall well-being. We’ll discuss the impact of food on the body’s systems, the role of protein in medication effectiveness, and how to use nutrition as a tool to enhance quality of life. Speaker is Carolee Horner, MS, NBC-HWC, Functional Nutritionist, Health Coach. Click to Register. Webinar: Strategies for Memory & Thinking with PD: Wednesday, March 12th at 2pm APDA’s Thriving Through Occupational Therapy series is returning with this helpful and informative episode that will focus on how PD can affect your memory and thinking and what you can do about it. In this episode, Thriving Through Occupational Therapy: Strategies for Memory & Thinking with PD, .we will cover what types of changes can occur, how that may look in everyday life, and strategies that can help. Don't miss this valuable opportunity to learn new strategies and feel supported on your journey! Our expert guest will answer your questions about this popular topic live during the program. Click to Register. Webinar: Separating Depression, Anxiety & Apathy: Wednesday, March 12th at 3-4pm Many people with Parkinson’s experience depression, anxiety, or apathy. Did you know that they are distinct mood states? Brian Grant Foundation presents a talk with Dr. Michelle Dagostine about these three symptoms and how we may be able to manage them.  Dr. Michelle Lavallee Dagostine is a movement disorder specialist with Hartford HealthCare Medical Group and is part of the Chase Family Movement Disorder Center. Dr. Lavallee Dagostine was the associate director of clinical research at the Institute for Neurodegenerative Disorders for several years prior to joining Hartford HealthCare in her current role. She sits on the board of the American Parkinson’s Disease Association, CT chapter, and is passionate about caring for, and educating, her patients and their families. Click to Register. Webinar: Balancing Life: Jimmy Choi's Perspective on Living with Young Onset Parkinson's: Wednesday, March 19th at 5pm American Ninja Warrior and Parkinson’s advocate Jimmy Choi joins us to share how he balances life—family, work, exercise, and nutrition. He’ll also discuss treatment options, including DHIVY, a specially designed carbidopa/levodopa (CD/LD) tablet that can be easily divided, allowing for personalized and precise daily dosing. Click to Register. Save the Date: May 18th APDA Annual Optimism Walk APDA MA is thrilled to announce that our 39th Annual Optimism Walk will be held on the morning of Sunday, May 18 at Bowditch Field (475 Union Ave Framingham, MA). Please join us for food, fun, and community. Visit the Walk website to learn more, register, or donate to ensure the Massachusetts Chapter of APDA can continue to fund critical Parkinson's research and support. 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.

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