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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 - (2ND SATURDAY) Salima Brillman, MD
“PD is more than a Movement Disorder"

OCTOBER 5 - (1ST SATURDAY) Suketu M. Khandhar, MD, Medical Director,
Kaiser Comprehensive Movement Disorders Program, Sacramento

NOVEMBER 2 - (1ST SATURDAY) Phillip Grob, MD
"Relevance of Cannabis to Parkinson’s Disease"

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

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

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