Parkinson Association of the Rockies

There's Still Time to Register!

74 teams have been created, 670 individuals are registered to participate. Are you registered yet?

Can't join us in Wash Park or Sandstone Ranch? You can still participate - just select "Choose to Snooze" as your location when registering.

Thanks to all those who have already registered and are working hard to get friends, family, co-workers, etc. to participate in the 12th Annual Vitality Walk - with your support and the support of our generous sponsors almost $113,000 has been raised for the Parkinson Association's programs & services.

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP TODAY!

Walk the Walk that Connects Communities

and Enhances Lives

WALK THE VITALITY WALK!

Special Thanks To

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Interested in Sponsoring? Contact Kari Buchanan at (303) 830-1839 or email for more information.

In This Issue

Vitality Walk

Community Events

Research in the News

Clinical Trials in Colorado

Community Updates

Support Group & Exercise Class Changes

Quick Links

Donate Today!

Support the programs of the Parkinson Association:

A $50 donation will fund an exercise class; Exercise is a key component to living well with Parkinson's.

Upcoming Community Events

(Click on date for more information)

June 2: Dr. Avrom Kurtz Parkinson's Disease Lecture

Smith Fellowship Hall at Covenant Village, 9151 Yarrow St., Westminster

June 7: Pedaling 4 Parkinson's

Glendale's Creekside Park, 4400 E. Virginia Ave., Denver

June 8: The Feldenkrais Method for Parkinson's Disease

A Living Arts Centre, 2231 S. Platte River Dr., Denver

July 19: 2nd Annual Gary Bass Memorial Golf Tournament

The Heritage Golf Course at Westmoor, 10555 Westmoor Dr., Westminster

Parkinson's Research in the News

Clinical Trials in Colorado

Researchers at the University of Colorado are conducting a clinical trial to explore the effects of different doses of endurance exercise in people with Parkinson's disease. You may be able to participate in this research study if you:

Have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and are not yet taking medication
Do not plan to start medication for Parkinson's disease within the next 6 months
Are willing to do aerobic exercise on a treadmill
Are willing to start exercising immediately or after a delay of 6 months
Are 40-80 years old

For more information contact the study coordinator: Toby Wellington by email or phone at (720) 848-6376.

Community Updates

Congratulations to the Cheyenne Support Group

Exciting news! The Cheyenne support group applied for and was awarded a PCORI grant to study the 'Quality of Care for the Wyoming Parkinson's Community.' Click here to learn more about this fantastic grant opportunity.

Lakewood Proclamation Signing

A big thank you goes out to Debbie Jones, leader of the care partner support group for collaborating with the Lakewood community and Mayor Bob Murphy in signing a proclamation declaring April as Parkinson's Disease Awareness month.

NEW! Support Group in Lakewood

Atria Inn at Lakewood - 555 S. Pierce Street

First meeting, Wednesday, June 25th at 4:00pm.

Meets monthly on the fourth Wednesday at 4:00pm.

Please RSVP by contacting Gwen (303) 408-3949

Support Group & Exercise Class Changes

Venue Change for Eagle Valley Support Group

The Eagle Valley Support group will be moving the meeting location for June and July.

Colorado Mountain College - 150 Miller Ranch Road, Edwards (room 249)

For more information and to RSVP contact John Bade (970) 328-8067 or

Carly Rietmann (303) 328-8896.

Venue Change for Longmont Support Group

For the month of June both Longmont Support Groups will be moving locations.

Grace Church - 2415 Lake Park Drive, Longmont

For more information and to RSVP contact Thomas Hubner (303) 678-7089.

Littleton YMCA Yoga Time Change

Tuesday's yoga at the Littleton YMCA now meets at 9:45am and goes until 10:45am.

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