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ParkinsonWISE Training

1/25/2019

Saturday, April 13, 2019 10-12 noon

The Parkinson Association of Northern California and the Parkinson’s Support Group of Sonoma County (PSGSC) are partnering with Kaiser Permanente Neuroscience to provide education about Parkinson’s Disease to the fitness and wellness communities in our area. This is a 2 hour course called ParkinsonWISE Training. You will find a link to the brochure for further information. Please pass on this information to your medical personnel, personal trainers, instructors for yoga, tai chi, dance, cycling, boxing programs, providers of massage, music and voice. And, check our listing of those who have already completed the training.

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"Love to Move" Open House - Recital - Fundraiser

1/24/2019

Parkinson’s Support Group of Sonoma County and
Dance for Parkinson’s—Sonoma present:
“Love to Move”
Open House - Recital - Fundraiser

We are celebrating four years of providing dance classes for people with Parkinson’s Disease, their partners, friends and caregivers.

Saturday
February 16, 2019
The Odd Fellows Hall
545 Pacific Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 94504
(at Mendocino across from SRJC)
Parking adjacent to OFH.

Festivities from 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Come ️celebrate️ with us!
Enjoy a short recital by dance class participants, refreshments & live music with
Rob Ellis at the piano. There is also a little surprise️

Your support will help Dance for Parkinson’s continue its mission of bringing the joy of dance to the Parkinson’s community. If you are unable to attend this event but would like to donate, you can send a check payable to PSGSC (write Dance for Parkinson’s on the memo line). Parkinson’s Support Group of Sonoma County (PSGSC) is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization and your charitable donations are tax-deductible. Thank you for your gift of dance!

To RSVP or for more information contact:
Catherine Luther, 765-1888, catho21@yahoo.com
Mike Siegel, msiegel1117@comcast.net

Our Special Thanks to:
The Odd Fellows Hall
Torri Campbell, Instructor
Brigid Hoag, Instructor
Rob Ellis, Pianist

Updates for February 2019

1/24/2019

NEXT MEETING:  SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2, from 1:00-3:15 p.m.
WHERE: Christ Church United Methodist, 1717 Yulupa Ave., Just south of Hoen Ave.
FEBRUARY 2 SPEAKER: DR DONNA DENG, KAISER NEURO-UROLOGY
   Topic: "The Unruly Bladder in Parkinson's Disease"

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1.   The Annual Meeting of PSGSC was held January 16, 2019, to elect our 2019 Board Of Directors. The following members are your elected Board for 2019: Nancy Wilson, President/Chair; Marc Alexander, Vice Chair/Program Coordinator; Laurie Sutton, Treasurer, Barbara France, Secretary; Sandy Barrett, Marie Kay Hansen, John Hamilton, Karen French, Mary Reed, Patrick Hardman and Cheryl Fox.

We want to thank (with a special celebration at our break time) those members leaving the Board after so many years of service to PSGSC: Kathy Osbun, Sandy Grant, Ann Walker, and Art Rosenblum.

2. THREE SCHOLARSHIP OFFERINGS: One of the purposes of PSGSC is to promote activities which benefit the Parkinson's Community. We are particularly committed to advocating for the wellness of People with Parkinson's (PWP). The PSGSC Board has decided to extend our support to

LSVT-LOUD, a speech therapy program,
PARKINSON'S VOICE THERAPY (a program created by the Swain Center)
LSVT-BIG, a movement therapy program.
All are designed for PWP given by trained and certified professionals. PSGSC has set aside limited tuition scholarship funding. Flyers will be available on the table at each meeting that explain the commitment involved in each program. We have revised the application form to make it easier to understand and fill out. Please let us know if you are interested, and we can get the process started for you.

3. ON-GOING CLASSES Come join one of our classes listed below:

DANCE FOR PARKINSON'S - Please note that we are now offering THREE classes per month!!

Our Parkinson's Support Group of Sonoma County sponsors a creative movement class modeled on the Dance for PD program developed by the Mark Morris Dance Group and the Brooklyn Parkinson Group.

DAYS:    Every SECOND, THIRD & FOURTH THURSDAYS of the month
TIME:    1:30-2:30 p.m. (Come early to get ready and stay for refreshments after)
PLACE: THE ODD FELLOWS HALL (545 Pacific Ave. at Mendocino) Santa Rosa
COST:    Suggested DONATION of $10 per class
CONTACT: Catherine Luther at (707) 765-1888 or catho21@yahoo.com

PD SINGING CLASS

Join us and have fun singing familiar songs from a variety of genres. We sing to live accompaniment. No musical or vocal experience is necessary.

DAYS: Every First & Third Fridays of the month
TIME:   10:00-11:00 a.m.
PLACE:    THE ODD FELLOWS HALL (545 Pacific Ave. at Mendocino) Santa Rosa
COST: Suggested DONATION of $5 per class
CONTACT: Steve DeLap (707) 694-2051   marstedd@yahoo.com
Steve is president of the Sonoma County Folk Society.

4.  FUNDRAISERS:

OLIVER'S MARKET: Will contribute 3% of your purchases to PSGSC every time you shop and present an OLIVER'S COMMUNITY eScrip CARD. Applications are available at our meeting. All you have to do is turn in the paper to Oliver's Market and they will give you a card.
AMAZONSMILE: If ordering from AMAZON, please consider signing up on AMAZONSMILE then contribute to PSGSC for your AMAZON PURCHASES.

TULIP PINS: The tulip is the symbol for PD. We have tulip pins selling for $5. They will be available at our meetings.

DANCE RECITAL: February 16, 2019, 2-4 p.m. at Odd Fellows Hall (545 Pacific, Santa Rosa). Recital by current participants, music & dancing. Refreshments. No charge. Adjacent Parking.

5. LIBRARY:
Don't forget to check our Library for new books/materials/clinical trials info/DVD's of past speakers/etc. If you have any books checked out, please return them when you are finished. If you would like to volunteer to assist at the Library Table, please talk with Marie Kay Hansen.

6. DONATION JAR : We pass a Donation Jar at our general meetings. The donations help PSGSC pay for our meeting rental, storage space and mailing address at the church, plus speaker stipends, copying of materials, dance/singing classes, scholarships, etc. We have NO dues or membership fees. Thanks for your monthly donations!

7.  NEXT MEETING: MARCH 9 - Please note this is the SECOND SATURDAY IN MARCH.
      SPEAKER: Carol Peterson, Occupational Therapist
      TOPIC: "Useful Aids for Disabilities”
We will have many helpful aids demonstrated, and some vehicles in the parking lot for you to view.Please bring to share any aid you find useful in your daily life .

8. WEBSITE:   PSGSC has a website  www.parkinsonsonomacounty.org
There you will find our Mission Statement, Board Meeting Minutes, Meeting Announcements, resources, events etc. Check it out!!

Nancy Wilson, President/Chair PSGSC

2019 Guest Speaker Schedule

1/5/2019

JANUARY - NO MEETING

FEBRUARY 2 - Dr Donna Deng, M.D. Neuro-Urology at Kaiser, Oakland
Topic: "The Unruly Bladder in Parkinson's Disease

MARCH 9 - (2ND SATURDAY) Carol Peterson, OT
Topic: “Assistive Devices & Home Adaptations”

APRIL 6 - Cheryl Fox, RN, Fox & Associates Home Health
Topic: “What’s Next? Community Resources for the Highest Quality of Life Possible”

MAY 4 - Janice Sternfeld & Brian Griffin
Topic: "Advance Health Care Directive"

JUNE 1 - Dr. Chad Christine, UCSF Neurologist
Topic: “Strategies to Slow PD Progression”

JULY 13 (Second Saturday) - "Celebrating Independence"

PSGSC Members Sharing Success Stories, Report on World Parkinson’s Convention in Kyoto
BBQ & Ice Cream Social
Inspirational Film & Sharing Hobbies and Interests

AUGUST 10 - (2ND SATURDAY)Various Presenters: ATA, Parkpoint PWR, Rock Steady Boxing

“Exercise Options to Maximize Wellness”
Demos by professionals

SEPTEMBER 14 - Salima Brillman, MD
“PD is more than a Movement Disorder"

OCTOBER 5 - Suketu M. Khandhar, MD, Medical Director,
Kaiser Comprehensive Movement Disorders Program, Sacramento

NOVEMBER 2 - Grace Meacham, RN
"Cannabis Use in Relation to Parkinson’s Disease"

DECEMBER 14 - (2ND SATURDAY) - PSGSC Holiday Party with Rob Ellis, Pianist
Good food, friendship along with music and singing