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