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

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Newsletter & Schedule 12/22 - 12/28 Dear Friends: Thank you all for being a part of our extended family. If you celebrate, happy Hannukah and Merry Christmas! As a reminder, we will be giving our instructors their holiday break for the last two weeks of December. We will not be running in-person classes from December 22 through January 2nd. Below in our newsletter we have some extra recorded exercise videos for you to do at home. We're looking forward to seeing you in the New Year! Thank you! Linda Click to Donate to Parkinson's Fitness Parkinson's Fitness At Home Exercise Try these pre-taped classes and printable worksheets that 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 for Dianna’s channel of videos Click for a recorded workout with Kim Click for another recorded workout with Kim Click for another recorded workout with Kim Click for a printable worksheet: Exercises you can do while laying down. Click for a printable worksheet: Seated strength exercises. Click to access Parkinson's Foundation Fitness Friday videos  News, Articles, & More Webinar: Wednesday, January 7th at 3pm: Understanding Speech, Swallowing & Voice Changes in Parkinson's Between 70-90% of people with Parkinson’s disease may face speech and communication difficulty as the disease progresses. Soft speech, monotone voice, voice tremors, and mumbling or slurring are some of the common speech issues that may occur—all of which can affect confidence and connection. To help address this important aspect of life with PD, APDA is launching a brand-new three-part series, Thriving Through Speech Therapy, to help people find their voice and maintain a better quality of life. On the first episode, Understanding Speech, Swallowing, & Voice Changes in Parkinson’s, expert guests will break down why these challenges happen and how they influence everyday life. You’ll also learn how speech-language pathologists help people with PD strengthen communication, stay engaged socially, and address swallowing disorders. Click to Register. Webinar: Wednesday, January 7th at 3pm: My Parent has PD: Am I at Risk & What Can I Do? Meet Maliah Grant, daughter of retired NBA player Brian Grant who was diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson’s at age 36. She and Ray Dorsey, MD, co-author of The Parkinson's Plan, will break down Parkinson's genetic risk factors, what the research suggests reduces risk, and actionable steps to take as preventative measures - with special consideration for the perspective of someone whose parent has Parkinson's. Ray Dorsey, MD, MBA is a practicing neurologist at Atria Health and Research Institute and director of the Center for the Brain & the Environment, a nonprofit research initiative that will investigate the environmental causes of brain diseases, including Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and more. Click to Register. Save the Date: Our next Support Group meeting led by Ray James is planned for January 9th from 2:15 - 3:45 pm Join us at the Danvers Senior Center (25 Stone Street, Danvers, MA 01923). It will be facilitated by Ray and Linda Hall, and we will have time to break into two groups to discuss areas of interest for us. Ray will lead the Parkinson group, and Linda will lead the Care Partner group. Article: Ways to Stay Active During the Holidays One of the best ways to stay healthy over the holidays is to stay physically active. Exercising on a regular basis not only burns off the extra calories from those gingerbread cookies and boosts our energy levels, it also reduces the stress, anxiety, and depression that can sometimes sneak up on us during the holidays. The team at Brian Grant Foundation wrote a great article with some helpful tips. Click to Read More. Article: Avoiding the Holiday Blues Stress, anxiety, and depression are common symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Those symptoms can worsen during this time of year. With a little planning, your inner joy can shine this holiday season. The team at Brian Grant Foundation wrote a great article with some helpful tips. Click to Read More. Parkinson's Fitness | 46 Brittania Circle | Salem, MA 01970 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice

Christmas Dinners on December 25, 2025 (free of charge) Beverly, Cape Ann area, Lynn, Peabody, and Salem

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Cultivating Compassion Education Series December Gatherings

 

Cultivating Compassion Education Series December Gatherings It’s Our Second Live Stream New York Tour! Christmas in the Big Apple! with Luke Miller of Real New York Tours Friday, December 19, 2025 5:00 p.m. ET Join us for a live stream virtual Christmas Tour of NYC. Experience all the magic of Christmas in New York from the comfort of your own home. We'll learn about the origins of Christmas and Santa Clause as we take in the sites. All faiths and holiday traditions are welcome. Sites include Central Park's Wollman Rink, The Plaza Hotel, 5th avenue holiday windows, Bergdorf Goodmans, Saks Fifth Avenue, The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, Saint Patrick's Cathedral and Radio City Music Hall. Luke is a lifelong New Yorker who has built his love of the city into a thriving tour business over the last 20 years. To learn more, click here (https://youtu.be/-a3QB47q9po) or visit his website, RealNewYorkTours.com Much thanks to Luke and Real New York Tours for donating this program to the CCALS community! Register Monthly Gatherings   Beyond ALS December 4 6:30pm ET Join a welcoming group of men and women who have lost a loved one to ALS. Share openly with others who are rebuilding their lives after profound loss. This interactive gathering will highlight where we are now and what may feel different: our identity, our values, our approach to spirituality, and more. We will listen deeply to each other’s stories about the new experiences of building relationships, contentment with solitude, or challenges as a single parent. But, most importantly, come to enjoy and appreciate the company of others who have come to experience the precious nature of human life. Beginning in December and continuing through 2026, Beyond ALS will meet the FIRST Thursday of each month at 6:30pm ET.  NEW REGISTRATION LINK! (will remain for 2026) Register   Trauma Healing December 10 7:00pm ET Our own Trauma & Spiritual Care Liaison, Julie Yau, Ph.D., SEP, will be hosting a monthly gathering for our community focused on trauma awareness and healing. CCALS has long recognized how traumatic an ALS diagnosis is, and the continuing challenges and trauma that can arise while living with ALS. Dr. Julie is a renowned trauma specialist and author of the powerful trauma healing book, "The Body Awareness Workbook for Trauma." She is a dear friend and colleague of CCALS founder, Ron Hoffman, and has been supporting our families for nearly 20 years. To participate in this group, we are asking for a commitment of at least three months, and the purchase and reading of Dr. Julie's book. Please contact james@ccals.org if you are interested in participating. Email to join   Caregiver to Caregiver December 11 3:00pm ET Join the informal gathering designed to offer genuine support for those engaged in ALS caregiving. Enjoy the opportunity to be with other folks who have an intimate understanding of ALS and share your unique point of view as a caregiver. It is truly a wonderful experience to sit in council with ALS caregivers, to practice heart-centered listening, bear witness to our journeys and those of others, and to support and be supported without judgment. Register   Sons and Daughters of ALS Guided by Ron Hoffman, CCALS Founder December 11 7:00pm ET Sons and Daughters of ALS, hosted by CCALS Founder and Director, Ron Hoffman, is designed for those 18 years to 30- somethings who have experienced a parent, or close loved one, struggling from symptoms, diagnosis, decline or death with ALS. Growing up with the intensity and complexity of ALS in our family can shake us to the very core. It is often hard to comprehend or describe the ways that this disease shapes our past, present and future. If you are living with, or have lived with, the impact of a parent with ALS, you are invited to join our zoom gathering for Sons and Daughters of ALS. With deep listening, in the company of others who know the similarity of the uninvited path of having a parent with ALS, we will gather in council to share our experiences with the broad motivation to bring heartfelt connection, awareness and healing. Register   Songs of Hope and Healing The Joy of Music and Giving December 17 4:00pm ET This month we will explore the idea of giving as it relates to the holiday season. When we give of ourselves, we also receive. This can be seen as a blessing circuit, which gains power and momentum the more it is reciprocated. Music resonates, and we receive the beauty of it through the reciprocal process of music making, voice and instrument, and the amazing acoustics of our inner and outer ears. What joy to receive the gift of sound, and to return the gift with smiles and gratitude, and by sharing the music that touches and moves us in the season of giving. Hosted by Evy Amato, certified music therapist. Register   Men of ALS Guided by Ron Hoffman, CCALS Founder December 18 2:00pm ET Join us for a time of brotherhood and belonging for men living with ALS, or men caring for someone with the disease. This group operates as a council circle that encourages deep listening, acceptance, and an invitation to be genuine about what is going on in your life. Register   Women of ALS December 18 3:00pm ET Enjoy the connection and unique perspective of other women living with ALS, female caregivers of persons living with ALS, daughters of those with ALS, or any woman touched by the disease. We will gather in council to share our experiences with the broad motivation to bring heartfelt connections and healing to the ALS journey. The Women of ALS gatherings create a safe space to explore the rich feminine perspective on lineage, sexuality, the role as caregiver, and the experience of compassion. Register   Mothers of ALS December 22 1:00pm ET CCALS offers this informal gathering specifically for mothers who have been impacted by ALS. This disease shines a unique and challenging spotlight on the relationships between mothers and their children. We will join with each other in council to listen deeply and bear witness to our experiences as we connect and discover new pathways through the intensity of an ALS experience. Register Contact James@ccals.org with any questions. Share This Email   Share This Email   Share This Email Tax ID # 04-3567819

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