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

Newsletter & Class Schedule 10/19 - 10/21 Dear Friends: By now most of you have had a visit at one of your classes by me, Linda Hall. I have shared that I am experiencing mixed emotions as I prepare to retire both myself and the Parkinson's Fitness non-profit organization, effective December 31. For more than 13 years, Parkinson’s Fitness has been honored to provide exercise, education, support, and connection to people living with Parkinson’s disease and their families throughout the North Shore. What began in 2013 with just two classes has grown into a community offering weekly exercise programs, monthly support groups, quarterly educational luncheons, and specialized workshops in art, music, and movement.   Parkinson’s Fitness has never been just about exercise. It has been about friendship, encouragement, understanding, and knowing that you are not alone in living with Parkinson’s. The relationships formed in our classes, support groups, luncheons, and workshops have been at the heart of PF, and we are deeply grateful to everyone who has been part of this community.   We are committed to making the transition as thoughtful and supportive as possible. Several locations, including Marblehead and Danvers, will continue to fund our instructors so classes can continue. Thank you for allowing us to be part of your Parkinson’s journey.   We are grateful you believed in us! 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 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 12:30pm 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 a recorded workout with Kim Click to access Parkinson's Foundation Fitness Friday videos  News, Articles, & More We are excited to partner with the Danvers YMCA and several other vendors and supporters to bring you a Parkinson's Wellness Expo on Saturday, December 5th at the Danvers Community Y. Please put this free event in your calendar and plan to come for educational sessions., fitness demonstrations, resources and more. Webinar: Mindfulness Mondays: Decluttering Our Minds—October 19th at 1pm As poet Maya Angelou once said, forgiveness is one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves.” Forgiveness can release tension and open the heart to healing—especially when facing the changes Parkinson’s brings. This session offers a gentle, step-by-step mindfulness practice for forgiveness, helping to soften self-blame and resentment, and make room for acceptance and peace. Speaker is Danielle R. Carns, Psy.D., Clinical Neuropsychologist & Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology, Emory University. Click to Register. Video: Falls and Bone Health Living well with Parkinson’s means thinking beyond movement symptoms. Falls are one of the most common and consequential challenges people with Parkinson’s face, and fractures can significantly impact mobility, independence, and quality of life. Yet bone health remains an often-overlooked aspect of Parkinson’s care. In this Live Well Today webinar, Professor Emily Henderson, Associate Professor of Ageing and Movement Disorders at the University of Bristol and Consultant Geriatrician, joins Katie Naylor, PhD researcher at Bristol Medical School, to discuss the important connection between Parkinson’s, falls, fractures, and bone health. Together, they share the latest research, practical strategies, and tools that can help people with Parkinson’s proactively protect their bones and reduce fracture risk. Click to Watch. Webinar: Alternative Therapies and Parkinson's—Wednesday, November 11th at 3pm Learn about the role of alternative therapies in Parkinson’s care with Dr. Indu Subramanian, a movement disorders neurologist and integrative medicine expert. Dr. Subramanian will share evidence-based insights on approaches such as mindfulness, acupuncture, nutrition, and other integrative strategies, helping participants better understand what may be helpful, what to approach with caution, and how to safely incorporate these therapies into a Parkinson’s care plan. Click to Register. Parkinson's Fitness | 46 Brittania Circle | Salem, MA 01970 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice