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Updates for January 2019

12/27/2018

NO GENERAL MEETING IN JANUARY!!! Happy New Year!!

NEXT MEETING: Saturday, FEBRUARY 2, 2019, from 1:00-3:15

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"

-Kathy Osbun, Chairman PSGSC

Updates for December 2018

11/27/2018

NEXT MEETING: Saturday, DECEMBER 8, from 1:00-3:00
  (Note: this is the 2nd Saturday of the month)

WHERE: Christ Church United Methodist, 1717 Yulupa Ave., Just south of Hoen Ave.

DECEMBER PROGRAM:

IT'S OUR ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY!!!   PLEASE BRING FINGER FOOD TO SHARE!!!

Holiday Music will be with Rob Ellis, our great pianist with the Dance for PD Group. Come and join us for food, music, and good conversation.

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1. NO MEETING IN JANUARY HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

2. NEXT MEETING: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2019. Speaker will be Donna Deng, Kaiser Urologist

3.  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, etc. Check it out!!

-Kathy Osbun, PSGSC Chair

Updates for November 2018

10/23/2018

NEXT MEETING:  SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3, from 1:00-3:15

WHERE: Christ Church United Methodist, 1717 Yulupa Ave., Just south of Hoen Ave.

NOV 3 SPEAKER: Carrolee Barlow, CEO of Parkinson's Institute in Sunnyvale, speaking on "GI Problems with PD"

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1. 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. 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.

2. 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 - SEE NEW NOTE BELOW:

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: John Hamilton (209) 836-5494

Although our singing instructor, Jamie Blumenthal, has resigned, John Hamilton is working to continue the classes until a new instructor is found. The Nov. 2nd class will be lead by Steve Delap who is one of the interview candidates for instructor. Steve is president of the Sonoma County Folk Society. Join us and have fun!!
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.

3. 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. THE HOLIDAYS ARE COMING UP!!

- We now have some more Tulip Pins, (the tulip is the symbol for PD) selling for $5.00. They will be available at our meetings.

4. 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.

5. 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!

6.  NEXT MEETING: DECEMBER 8 HOLIDAY PARTY (Note: This is the 2nd Sat. of the month). This is a fun social time to come together, BRING FINGER FOOD TO SHARE, and enjoy live holiday piano music by Rob Ellis.

7. 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

Update for October 2018

9/22/2018

NEXT MEETING:  SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, from 1:00-3:15

WHERE: Christ Church United Methodist, 1717 Yulupa Ave., Just south of Hoen Ave.

OCT. 6 PANEL OF 4 SPEAKERS: RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE WITH PD, focusing on available free materials, caregiver concerns, local care options, dealing with anxiety/stress/medical visits/telemedicine, etc.
There will be a presentation by each speaker...Colleen Fisher (Parkinson’s Foundation), Robin Riddle (Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach), Cheryl Fox (local patient advocate), and Judy Long (UCSF Chaplain)...and then 3x5 cards will be available to write down questions (bring a pen).

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1. We are still looking for someone to step into the position of TREASURER OF PSGSC for 2019. We are hoping that this position can be filled prior to next year so that the new Treasurer can be mentored by Sandy Grant for the rest of this year.
TREASURER is responsible for being a Board Member, paying bills, making deposits, and working with an accountant (who has been hired by the Board) who will produce monthly and annual reports. Monthly time commitment is approximately 3 hours per month which includes the 2 hour Board Meeting the 3rd Wed. of every month from 10:00 to 12:00.

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. 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. 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. 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.

- We now have some more Tulip Pins, (the tulip is the symbol for PD) selling for $5.00. They will be available at our meetings.

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: NOVEMBER 3 with Carrolee Barlow, CEO of Parkinson's Institute in Sunnyvale, speaking on "GI Problems with PD"

9. 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

No September Meeting

8/21/2018

NO SEPTEMBER MEETING - ENJOY THE LABOR DAY WEEKEND!!

Next meeting: Sat., Oct. 6, 2018, 1-3:15 PM

Speaker: We will have a panel of 4 speakers focusing on "Resources for People with Parkinson's"

Location : 1717 Yulupa Ave. (near Hoen), Santa Rosa

Updates for August 2018

7/25/2018

NEXT MEETING:  SATURDAY,AUGUST 11, from 1:00-3:15 NOTE THIS IS THE 2ND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH

WHERE: Christ Church United Methodist, 1717 Yulupa Ave., Just south of Hoen Ave.

AUG. 11 SPEAKER:  Diana Partovi, Neuropsychologist, VA
Topic: "Managing Cognitive Changes in PD"

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1. We are still looking for someone to step into the position of TREASURER OF PSGSC for 2019. We are hoping that this position can be filled prior to next year so that the new Treasurer can be mentored by Sandy Grant for the rest of this year.
TREASURER is responsible for being a Board Member, paying bills, making deposits, and working with an accountant (to be hired by the Board) who will produce monthly and annual reports. Monthly time commitment is approximately 3 hours per month which includes the 2 hour Board Meeting the 3rd Wed. of every month from 10:00 to 12:00.

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. 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. 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. 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.

- We now have some more Tulip Pins, (the tulip is the symbol for PD) selling for $5.00. They will be available at our meetings.

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.  NO MEETING IN SEPTEMBER: HAPPY LABOR DAY WEEKEND!

8.  NEXT MEETING: OCTOBER 6: There will be a panel of 4 speakers focusing on
"RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE WITH PD"


9. 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

No July Meeting

6/27/2018

NO GENERAL MEETING IN JULY! Happy 4TH of JULY!

NEXT MEETING: Saturday, AUGUST 11, 2018, from 1:00-3:15
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS THE SECOND SATURDAY IN AUGUST

WHERE: Christ Church United Methodist, 1717 Yulupa Ave., Just south of Hoen Ave.

AUGUST 11 SPEAKER: Diana Partovi, Neuropsychologist, VA
Topic: "Managing Cognitive Changes in PD"

Updates for June 2018

5/21/2018

NEXT MEETING:  SATURDAY, JUNE 2, from 1:00-3:15

WHERE: Christ Church United Methodist, 1717 Yulupa Ave., Just south of Hoen Ave.

JUNE 2 SPEAKER:  Joey Laus, Speech Therapist, UCSF
Topic: "Swallowing Management in PD"

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1. Currently we are seeking out volunteers to step into a couple of PSGSC positions that will be opening up in 2019. We are hoping that these positions can be filled prior to next year so that the volunteers can be mentored for the rest of this year.
1) E-MAIL COORDINATOR is mainly responsible for getting out emails to our members and maintaining the email list.

2) TREASURER is responsible for being a Board Member, paying bills, making deposits, and working with an accountant (to be hired by the Board) who will produce monthly and annual reports. Monthly time commitment is approximately 3 hours per month which includes the 2 hour Board Meeting the 3rd Wed. of every month from 10:00 to 12:00. Sandy Grant will be making sure that these volunteers have all the help needed to do the jobs.

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. Fundraisers:

- Thank you to all who participated in THE HUMAN RACE by walking or donating to PSGSC.

- 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.

- We now have some more Tulip Pins, (the tulip is the symbol for PD) selling for $5.00. They will be available at our meetings.

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: NO MEETING IN JULY (HAPPY 4TH OF JULY).

AUGUST 11 MEETING - NOTE THIS IS THE 2ND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH
SPEAKER: Diana Partovi, Neuropsychologist, VA
Topic: "Managing Cognitive Changes in PD"

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

Updates for May 2018

4/24/2018

NEXT MEETING:  SATURDAY, MAY 5, from 1:00-3:15

WHERE: Christ Church United Methodist, 1717 Yulupa Ave., Just south of Hoen Ave.

MAY 5 SPEAKER:   Lisa Oei, DPT... Topic: Exercise Options... Lisa works exclusively with Parkinson’s disease, and she bases much of her work on PWR (Parkinson's Wellness Recovery) and"Delay the Disease." She is the founder and driving force of "PD-Connect" in Marin County. She received her Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy from UCSF.

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1. Currently we are seeking out volunteers to step into a couple of PSGSC positions that will be opening up in 2019. We are hoping that these positions can be filled prior to next year so that the volunteers can be mentored for the rest of this year.

E-MAIL COORDINATOR is mainly responsible for getting out emails to our members and maintaining the email list.
TREASURER is responsible for being a Board Member, paying bills, making deposits, and working with an accountant (to be hired by the Board) who will produce monthly and annual reports. Monthly time commitment is approximately 3 hours per month which includes the 2 hour Board Meeting the 3rd Wed. of every month from 10:00 to 12:00. Sandy Grant will be making sure that these volunteers have all the help needed to do the jobs.

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. Fundraisers:

-COME JOIN THE HUMAN RACE SATURDAY, APRIL 28, BY WALKING OR DONATING. Log on to humanracenow.org/Participation/PSGSC2018

- 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.

- We now have some more Tulip Pins, (the tulip is the symbol for PD) selling for $5.00. They will be available at our meetings.

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: Saturday, JUNE 2 Speaker: Joey Laus, Speech Therapist, UCSF
Topic: "Swallowing Management in PD"

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

Updates for April 2018

3/29/2018

NEXT MEETING:  SATURDAY, APRIL 7, from 1:00-3:15

WHERE: Christ Church United Methodist, 1717 Yulupa Ave., Just south of Hoen Ave.

APRIL 7 SPEAKER:   Dr. Marta San Luciano, Movement Disorder Specialist, UCSF Topic: Genetics and PD
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1. Currently we are seeking out volunteers to step into a couple of PSGSC positions that will be opening up in 2019. We are hoping that these positions can be filled prior to next year so that the volunteers can be mentored for the rest of this year.
1) EMail Coordinator is mainly responsible for getting out emails to our members and maintaining the email list.
2) Treasurer/Accountant is responsible for paying bills, filing annual non-profit reports, producing monthly financials to the board and being a board member. Quickbooks experience is preferable, but not necessary.
Sandy Grant will be making sure that these volunteers have all the help needed to do the jobs. Volunteering for PSGSC is the easiest way to get acquainted with all of our members, help implement new programs and use the group to its greatest advantage.

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.

- We now have some more Tulip Pins, (the tulip is the symbol for PD) selling for $5.00. They will be available at our meetings.

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: Saturday, MAY 5 Speaker: Carrolee Barlow, CEO Parkinson's Institute Sunnyvale Topic: "GI Problems with PD

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

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