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Newsletter & This Week's Classes 7/7 - 7/13 Dear Friends The heat is on out there! Make sure you keep moving your body and hydrating. We've got in person, virtual and recorded class offerings below to keep you moving. Check it all out below! This Monday, July 7th Gail Borden will lead the Parkinson's Support Gathering at the Marblehead COA after kim's 10am exercise class. All are welcome! 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 this week with Gil 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 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 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 Support Gathering: Monday, July 7th at 11am at Marblehead COA All are welcome to attend Gail Borden's Support Gathering at the Marblehead Council on Aging this Monday the 7th at 11am. this is right after Kim's exercise class at 10 Humphrey Street in Marblehead. Join the Free Community Rowing Lessons Many of us got to try out rowing last month, and we are so thrilled that Matt Lehrer has invited us back to try a series of zero cost summer sessions offered specifically for PD patients and caregivers. These two independent series of sessions will be smaller in size (6 rowers total) and will be run in sculling boats (1-2 person boats with each rower having two smaller oars) for more individualized instruction and speed of skill development. The summer offerings will each run one day a week over six sessions total. If you are planning to participate, please register swiftly as it greatly helps in planning and staffing Click the links below to register. You'll need to create a log-in for the CRI system to complete registration. Parkinson's Rowing - Sunday Sculling 07/13/25 - 08/17/25 Sundays 1:00pm-3:00pm Parkinson's Rowing - Thursday Sculling 07/17/25 - 08/21/25 Thursdays 10:30am-12:30pm Webinar: Wednesday, July 9th at 1pm: Pre-motor Parkinson's When does Parkinson’s disease really begin? For years, a Parkinson’s diagnosis has focused on visible symptoms like tremor, slowness, stiffness, and walking challenges. But we also know that the pathological changes that accompany PD start decades earlier. These changes can result in more hidden signs, like smell loss, constipation, and certain sleep disorders (known collectively as pre-motor or non-motor symptoms). These early clues, combined with exciting breakthroughs in biomarkers and genetics, are transforming our understanding of Parkinson’s and opening new doors for earlier detection and intervention. Dr. Rebecca Gilbert and special guest Dr. Michael Schwarzschild will have an eye-opening conversation about how Parkinson’s may begin long before the first tremor appears and talk about redefining a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. Click to Register. Webinar: Wednesday, July 9th at 3pm: Palliative Care and PD Palliative care is often thought to be for end of life. It is actually care that focuses on enhancing the quality of life for those with incurable illnesses and their families. Management of non-motor symptoms, care-giver support, and advanced care planning are just a few of the levels of support needed for all people living with Parkinson’s. Dr. Benzi Kluger will walk us through how palliative care can help us all. Click to Register. Webinar: Tuesday, July 29th at 3pm: Parkinson's Dementia vs. Typical Age-Related Decline Dementia is a common and commonly confused non-motor symptom that can develop with Parkinson’s disease. Learn directly from a movement disorder specialist, Maria Cristina Ospina, in this dynamic Q&A-style presentation, and leave understanding hallmarks of PD dementia and how to distinguish them from signs of typical age-related cognitive decline. Maria Cristina Ospina, MD is a movement disorder neurologist in a private practice as well as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology at the University of Arizona. Click to Register. 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.       Parkinson's Fitness Ability-based Exercise, Arts And Movement Programs Contact 781-572-5918 parkinsonsfitness@gmail.com parkinsonsfitness.org   Donate Sponsors   46 Brittania Circle | Salem, MA 01970 US   Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice