April 22, 2013 / by Parkinson's Wellness / Make A Comment / Filed under Programs, Uncategorized
Thank you to all who attended the program April 20 at the Manor House!
We had several requests that Dr. Friedman’s presentation be available online for viewing later. For all those interested, you can download a copy of Dr. Friedman’s presentation here. (You must have Microsoft Powerpoint to view it.)
Along with our record-breaking attendance of more than 250, we received some wonderful feedback on the quality of the program, venue, and topics covered. We will certainly take it into consideration as we begin planning for next year’s forum, and invite you to contribute any additional feedback you may have as you reflect upon the day by phone at (513)558-0113 or 1(877)489-1110 or by email at director@parkinsonswellness.org.
It truly is a never-ending job finding outstanding presenters and making events like the Spring Forum happen. The funding our Parkinson’s Wellness Chapter receives through generous donations is paramount in putting on these programs, but our volunteers who form the Program Committee are absolutely invaluable. If you have the interest and the time, we would welcome your help as a volunteer in any capacity—office work, committee membership, marketing. It’s a way to get involved with a group that is interested in you and to make your voice heard.
March 7, 2013 / by Parkinson's Wellness / Make A Comment / Filed under Programs, Uncategorized
Register now for the 2013 Forum on Saturday, April 20, 2013- seats are filling up! This year, we welcome Dr. Friedman, author of Making the Connection Between Brain and Behavior, to deliver our keynote speech on the behavioral and psychological aspects of PD. He is also the medical director of the I&R center located in Rhode Island.
What: 2013 Spring Forum
When: Saturday, April 20, 2013, 10am-3pm
Where: Manor House
7740 S. Mason-Montgomery Rd., Mason, OH 45040
Cost: $10 per person. Lunch is included.
Call the office (513-558-0113 or 1-877-489-0111) or register here today!
February 6, 2013 / by Parkinson's Wellness / Make A Comment / Filed under Exercise, Programs, Uncategorized
PD-specific Chair Yoga Class
Begins February 22
Would you like to do yoga but can’t get down on a mat? Then Chair Yoga is for you! Yoga empowers your minds and strengthens your body as you move through a series of poses. Sitting in a Chair, Certified Yoga Teacher April Aloisio will lead you through breathing and stretching exercises to improve circulation, flexibility, focus, coordination and strength. At the end of each class, we will practice relaxation and mediation techniques to help release all the “busyness” from our lives.
Certified Yoga Teacher April Aloisio has been practicing yoga for 17 years, and completed training specific to Chair Yoga through the Lakshmi Voelker Chair Yoga program in 2010.
WHERE: The Centennial Barn
110 Compton Road
Cincinnati, OH 45215
WHEN: Fridays, 2:15 – 3:15 PM, starting February 22
COST: $5 per class
Parkinson’s Group Exercise Class in Western Hills
This 1-hour group exercise class targets PD-specific movement challenges, improves function, mobility, mood, quality of life and reduces the risk of falls. This class emphasizes an environment for learning and exercise that provides the participants with empowerment, motivation, camaraderie and FUN.
The class is part of the Parkinson’s Wellness and Recovery (PWR! MOVES™) national standardized exercise program for individuals with PD, developed by Dr. Becky Farley, a leading expert in the field of exercise and PD. foreverfitness is the only company in the Tri-State area whose staff is trained to use this exercise program.
WHERE: Mercy Health-West Park
2950 West Park Dr.
Cincinnati, OH 45238
WHEN: Thursdays, 5:45 – 6:45 PM, January 31- April 25
COST:$104 ($8 per class for 13 classes)
For more information, or to register contact:
Sarah Stahr
513-404-1918
sarah@foreverfitnesscincinnati.com
www.foreverfitnesscincinnati.com
October 12, 2012 / by Parkinson's Wellness / Make A Comment / Filed under Programs, Uncategorized
November 16-17, 2012
Join us for the Midwest Young Onset Parkinson Conference in Cincinnati, OH on November 16-17, 2012! This two day event will provide you with an opportunity to hear from experts on topics such as medication management, the psychological impact of living with PD, financial planning and much more!
Although geared toward the Young Onset crowd, this conference has a variety of wonderful speakers and much of the information is very applicable to people of all ages with Parkinson’s.
Click here to download a schedule of events for the weekend.
Click here for more details or to register for the conference.
We hope to see you there!
September 20, 2012 / by Parkinson's Wellness / Make A Comment / Filed under Programs
Two dollars gets you in the door, and a chance to win gift baskets valued at up to $50. All the money raised stays with our local Chapter to support the PD community.
Paddle Parties offer you numerous chances to win. After picking a paddle with your lucky number on it, purchase poker chips to put in the pot of the items you’re interested in. More chips mean more chances your number will be chosen!
When: Tuesday, October 16
Doors Open 6:45pm
Paddle Party Begins 7:15pm
Where: Renaissance West
5156 North Bend Crossing
Cincinnati, OH 45247
The Parkinson’s Paddle Party features products (on a rotating basis) from:
Pampered Chef, Tupperware, Discovery Toys, Mary Kay, Tastefully Simple, Scentsy Wickless Candles, Thirty-One Gifts, Unique Letter Art, Usbourne Books & more.
For more info contact Diane Henry 513-385-4711 or scentsbydi@fuse.net.
