Monday, March 23, 2026

Peabody Free Meals 2026

>>Click HERE to link to St Clare Peabody.org for Additional Info>>

>>Click HERE for Larger Image or Printable Version of Peabody FREE Meals March>>



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

Newsletter & Class Schedule 3/23 - 3/29

Dear Friends:

It felt as though it was never going to happen, but Spring has finally arrived! Time to get outside, get some sun on your face, and enjoy the milder weather. Keep making exercise a priority every day to help you manage your Parkinson's symptoms.


Have a great week!

Linda

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. 


Mondays at 10am In-Person

Strength with Kim at Marblehead Council on Aging, 10 Humphrey Street in MarbleheadTo 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 MarbleheadTo 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 GloucesterTo 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 SalemTo 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 LynnfieldTo 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 DanversTo 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 a recorded workout with Kim


Click to access Parkinson's Foundation Fitness Friday videos



News, Articles, & More

Webinar: Next is Now—Innovating Parkinson's Treatment: Wednesday, March 25th at 3pm

Learn from featured speaker Khashayar Dashtipour, MD, PhD, about an innovative extended-release therapy designed to increase “Good On” time for people with Parkinson’s disease. This educational webinar is provided in partnership with Amneal. Click to Register.

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. Click to Register.

Webinar: Reshaping Exercise and PD—Wednesday, April 8th at 3pm

SPARX clinical trials are reshaping how we understand exercise and Parkinson’s disease. Please join the Brian Grant Foundation for a conversation with Dr. Dan Corcos, lead researcher of the SPARX trials. We'll explore how different types of exercise may impact Parkinson’s progression. Click to Register.