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Updates for May 2019

4/22/2019

NEXT MEETING: SATURDAY, May 4, 2019, from 1:00-3:15 p.m.

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

MAY 4 SPEAKERS: Janice Sternfeld, Attorney & Brian Griffin, Social Worker

TOPIC: Advance Health Care Directive
An opportunity to see and work with the form, discuss options, ask questions.
A workbook will be provided for all participants.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1. FUNDRAISERS & EVENTS:

HUMAN RACE: May 4, 2019: If you would like to walk or sponsor a member of the PSGSC walking team in this Sonoma County event, please contact Mike Siegel (msiegel1117@comcast.net) He has request letters, sign-up forms, and donation information. It is a great positive event that benefits our programs.
SENIOR EXPO: April 27, 2019— 9 am-12 pm.
Finley Complex, 2060 West College Ave., Santa Rosa, CA We will have a table at the Expo to provide information about PSGSC. There will be many Sonoma County Agencies and Offerings represented. This is chance to gather information about many important programs for seniors.

2. LIBRARY:
Don't forget to check our Library for new books/materials/clinical trials and info/DVDs of    past speakers. Ask for Being Mortal by Atul Gawande to join the conversation. If you have any books checked out, please return them when you are finished.

3. NEXT MEETING: June 1, 2019
   SPEAKER: Chad Christine, MD, UCSF Neurologist
   TOPIC: “Strategies to Slow PD Progression”

8. WEBSITE: PSGSC has a website www.parkinsonsonomacounty.org
You will find our Mission Statement, Board Meeting Minutes, Meeting Announcements, calendars, resources & events. Take a look.

Nancy Wilson, 2019 President/Chair PSGSC

Updates for April 2019

3/28/2019

NEXT MEETING: SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2019, from 1:00-3:15 p.m.
WHERE: Christ Church United Methodist, 1717 Yulupa Ave., Santa Rosa
           Just south of Hoen Ave.
APRIL 6 SPEAKER: Cheryl Fox, RN, Fox & Associates Home Health
TOPIC: “What’s Next?”
           Community Resources for the Highest Quality of Life Possible
              Introduction to many topics, including “staying put”, moving and downsizing, life                    care and spiritual care planning; preparation for legal and medical decision-making;              end-of-life decisions and issues to think about with your families.
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)
LSVT-BIG, a movement therapy program.
All are designed for PWP and 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.

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

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: $5 per class
   CONTACT: Steve DeLap (707) 694-2051   marstedd@yahoo.com

3. FUNDRAISERS & EVENTS:

HUMAN RACE: May 4, 2019: If you would like to walk or sponsor a member of PSGSC walking in this big Sonoma County event, please see Mike Siegel after the speakers finish their talk. He has request letters, sign-up forms, and donation information.
SENIOR EXPO: April 27, 2019— 9 am-12 pm. Finley Complex, 2060 West College Ave., Santa Rosa, CA We will have a table at the Expo to provide information about PSGSC. If you would like to assist, please talk with Karen French after the speakers finish their talk.
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 are available at our meetings.

4. LIBRARY:
   Don't forget to check our Library for new books/materials/clinical trials and info/       DVDs of    past speakers. Ask for Being Mortal by Atul Gawande to join the                conversation. 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.

5.   AUDIO-VISUAL: Patrick Hardman manages our A-V equipment and sets up the equipment for our speakers. If you would like to become a back-up for Patrick, please contact him at the break.

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: MAY 4, 2019
   SPEAKERS: Janice Sternfeld & Brian Griffin
   TOPIC: Advance Health Care Directive
   An opportunity to see and work with the form, discuss options, ask questions.

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

Nancy Wilson, 2019 President/Chair PSGSC

Senior Expo

3/10/2019

PSGSC is participating in Senior Expo. More information soon.

Next Meeting - Change of Date

2/25/2019

March Meeting: Second Saturday, MARCH 9, 2019 from 1:00-3:15 p.m.

Speaker: Carol Peterson, Occupational Therapist

Topic: “Assistive Devices & Home Adaptations

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

Updates for March 2019

2/25/2019

NEXT MEETING:  SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 2019, from 1:00-3:15 p.m.
  Please note this is the SECOND SATURDAY IN MARCH.

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

MARCH 9 SPEAKER: Carol Peterson, Occupational Therapist.
Topic: “Assistive Devices & Home Adaptations”
We will have many helpful aids demonstrated, and some vehicles in the parking lot for you to view.
Please bring to share/show any aid you find useful in your daily life .

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)
LSVT-BIG, a movement therapy program.
All are designed for PWP and 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.

2. 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: FIRST, SECOND & FOURTH THURSDAYS of the month
TIME: 1:30-2:30 p.m.(Come early to get ready and stay for refreshments)
PLACE: THE ODD FELLOWS HALL (545 Pacific Ave. at Mendocino) Santa Rosa\
COST: Suggested DONATION: $10 per class
CONTACT: Catherine Luther at (707) 765-1888 or catho21@yahoo.com
A calendar of Dance Class dates is on our website.

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: $5 per class
CONTACT: Steve DeLap (707) 694-2051   marstedd@yahoo.com

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.
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 are available at our meetings.

4. LIBRARY:
Don't forget to check our Library for new books/materials/clinical trials and info/DVDs of past speakers. 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.

5. AUDIO-VISUAL: Patrick Hardman manages our A-V equipment and sets up
the equipment for our speakers. If you would like to become a back-up for
Patrick, please contact him at the break.

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: April 6, 2019
SPEAKER: Cheryl Fox, RN, Fox & Associates Home Health
  TOPIC: “What’s Next?”
  Community Resources for the Highest Quality of Life Possible

8. WEBSITE:   PSGSC has a website  www.parkinsonsonomacounty.org
There you will find our Mission Statement, Board Meeting Minutes, Meeting Announcements, calendars, resources & events. Check it out!!
Nancy Wilson, 2019 President/Chair PSGSC

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"
Note: November 2nd canceled. To be rescheduled in 2020.

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

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