Saturday March 21 2026 1pm-2pm | Dementia Friendly Sing-Along | West Church, 27 Johnson St, Peabody MA | Registration Karenr.moniz@gmail.com/978-407-3335

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Cultivating Compassion Education Series December Gatherings

Three amazing runners take on the Boston Marathon for CCALS! Julia's Story Louis' Story Andy's Story Join us in cheering on Julia, Louis, and Andy as they run the 2026 Boston Marathon to raise money and awareness for CCALS! Each of our runners has their own story about what inspires their 26.2 miles, but all are focused on changing the lives of people living with ALS. Julia runs for her husband Carl. Louis runs in memory of his father, David. Andy runs to honor his mom, Eileen.   Help our runners reach their fundraising goals, or join us in cheering them on April 20th, 2026! Compassionate Care ALS, 17 Chase Road, Falmouth, MA 02540 Compassionate Care ALS | PO Box 1052 | West Falmouth, MA 02574 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice

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

Newsletter & Class Schedule 2/23 - 3/1 Dear Friends: We thought you might need a little beachy photo this week to help cope with another bought of snow! This winter has been a doozy, but make sure it doesn't stop you from moving every day. If you can't make it to one of our in-person classes, try one of our exercise videos. The more you move, the better you can manage your PD symptoms. PLEASE NOTE: The Monday 2/23 class in Marblehead is cancelled due to the snow storm. 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 2/23 Marblehead Monday class is cancelled. 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 Support Group: Choose Happy Parkinson's Network on Monday, March 2nd at 11am Join us at the Marblehead Council on Aging after Kim's exercise class on the first Monday of the month. Gail Perry-Borden welcomes all to come together, share stories, ask questions, find encouragement and inspiration. New Resource for Care Partners Next to every person living with Parkinson’s disease, there is often someone helping by coordinating care, offering reassurance or simply showing up day after day. These care partners are key members of the Parkinson’s team, yet their needs and experiences can go unnoticed. The Michael J. Fox Foundation recognizes that supporting care partners is essential to supporting people living with Parkinson’s. That’s why they created Facing Parkinson’s Together: A Guide for Care Partners. If you know a spouse, parent, sibling or friend who is a care partner, please share this guide with them. Sometimes the most powerful way to help is by letting someone know you see them, and that resources exist for them. Click to Access. Webinar: Thriving Through Speech Therapy: Staying Connected: Overcoming Communication Barriers: Wednesday, March 4 at 3pm Communication is at the heart of staying connected – to loved ones, to daily life, and to the world around us. In this webinar, we’ll explore how Parkinson’s disease can affect communication. Join us for this insightful discussion and you’ll learn: simple, practical tips to make conversations easier and more successful how technology can support clearer communication meaningful ways family members and friends can help with conversations This session offers realistic strategies, encouragement, and hope for staying engaged and understood. Click to Register. 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. Richelle will discuss what research supports, what remains uncertain, and how you can make evidence-informed choices about your diet and nutrition to help you live well today.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. Check It Out: SPEAK OUT! Parkinson’s Treatment for Individuals and In Groups Have you heard about SPEAK OUT!? SPEAK OUT! is a therapy program tailored to people with Parkinson’s disease to help improve communication, and in turn, swallowing. Within treatment sessions, speech is transformed from an automatic function to an intentional task. The program combines education with speech therapy, daily home practice, and most importantly, weekly group sessions. Free speech therapy workbooks are provided to promote home practice and enhance the treatment received during therapy. Click to Learn More. Webinar: Dr. Gilbert Hosts: Keeping Parkinson’s Research on Track—Sustaining Momentum: Research Supported by APDA Bridge Funding: Thursday, March 26th at 2pm In response to the difficult funding climate for Parkinson’s disease research, APDA launched the Bridge Funding Awards to sustain promising investigators facing unexpected gaps in support. These awards ensure that critical research continues without interruption. Hear from APDA's three inaugural Bridge Funding awardees and explore how APDA is helping keep their Parkinson’s research moving forward. Dr. Franchino Porciuncula will discuss his work on strategies to improve the walking of someone with Parkinson’s disease Dr. Donghe Yang will discuss his work on generating dopamine neurons from stem cells Dr. Helen Hwang will discuss her work on cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers for Parkinson’s disease Join us for an inside look at some exciting PD research that is currently underway! Click to Register. Parkinson's Fitness | 46 Brittania Circle | Salem, MA 01970 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice