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ParkinsonWISE Training Rescheduled

10/22/2017

When: Saturday, February 24 from 10:00 a.m. to noon

Due to the unfortunate events in the Sonoma County region, we have rescheduled the ParkinsonWISE® Santa Rosa training for Saturday, February 24th from 10:00 a.m. to noon (a little extra time scheduled for demonstrations).

The cost is still $25 and you are still registered. However, if you cannot attend and would like a refund of your registration fee, please e-mail PANC@panctoday.org and the reimbursement will be taken care of.

Updates for November 2017

10/22/2017

NEXT MEETING:  SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4, from 1:00-3:15
WHERE: Christ Church United Methodist, 1717 Yulupa Ave., Just south of Hoen Ave.
NOVEMBER SPEAKER: NOVEMBER 4 Speaker: Dr. Paul Larson, Neurosurgeon UCSF
Topic: Surgical Treatments for PD (other than DBS)

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1.   The recent fires in Sonoma and Napa Counties have been devastating for our community. PSGSC offers our care and support for families who were evacuated and have lost their homes. Hopefully, we can all come together to start the healing process.

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), and 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 explains the commitment involved in each program. Please let us know if you are interested and we can get the process started for you.

3. Come join our on-going classes listed below:

-DANCE FOR PARKINSON'S
CREATIVE MOVEMENT/DANCE CLASS
Our Parkinson's Support Group of Sonoma County is sponsoring 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 & FOURTH THURSDAYS of the month
TIME:   1:30-2:30 (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: (707) 942-4234 or wroseland@earthlink.net

PD SINGING CLASS

DAYS: Every First & Third Fridays of the month
TIME: 10:00-11:00
PLACE: THE ODD FELLOWS HALL (545 Pacific Ave. at Mendocino) Santa Rosa
COST: Suggested DONATION of $5:00 per class
CONTACT: Jamie Blumenthal, (707) 695-4145 or Jamie@northbaymusictherapy.com

Classes begin with vocal exercises and move into singing familiar songs from a variety of genres. We sing to live accompaniment of piano or guitar. No musical or vocal experience is necessary. Join us and have fun!!
For more information call or e-mail  Jamie@northbaymusictherapy.com

4. On-going 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.

-If ordering from AMAZON, please consider signing up on AMAZONSMILE then contribute to PSGSC for your AMAZON PURCHASES.

5. 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.

6. The DONATION JAR sent around at our general meetings helps PSGSC pay for the monthly 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:  DECEMBER 9 HOLIDAY PARTY (note: This is the SECOND Saturday of the month). This is a fun social time to come together, BRING FINGER FOOD, and enjoy live holiday piano music.

8. Website: Don't forget that PSGSC has a website  www.parkinsonsonomacounty.org where you will find our Mission Statement, Board Meeting Minutes, Meeting Announcements, resources, events etc. Check it out!!

Kathy Osbun, President/Chair PSGSC