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Still Time to Register!
2nd Annual Colorado Courage Run
This Saturday, August 23| Cheesman Park
There is still time to register for Denver's only run to show support for those courageously living with Parkinson's disease. Race, jog or walk the course to raise funds for the Parkinson Association of the Rockies. The event is family-friendly; bring your kids, strollers, leashed dogs and friends to the race!
Pre-Event Registration: $30.00/Participant Pre-Event Registration will close at 4:30pm this Thursday, August 21 Event-Day (on-site) Registration: $35.00/Participant On-Site Registration begins at 8:30am
For more information & to register or donate click here
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Linda Crist Joins the Association Staff
When calling the Parkinson Association many of you are hearing the fresh and friendly voice of our new Administrative Assistant, Linda Crist. We are pleased Linda has joined our small yet mighty staff. Linda comes to us from Catholic Charities where she worked in senior services as a Program Administrative Assistant. Please join us in welcoming Linda to the Parkinson Association of the Rockies.
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Donate Today!
Support the programs of
the Parkinson Association:
$40 for one Yoga class.
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September 11 | The Garden Canopy at Hudson Gardens
Have you registered to join the party? We're only a few weeks away from the dapper soiree, so pull out those floral fascinators, polo's, khakis and picture hats and join us for an evening of festive drinks and delicious food, games and activities in the garden, as well as a live auction.
General Admission: $150/person
Young Professional: $75/person (under 40)
To join the Party click HERE.
Special Thanks to our Celebration Sponsor:
For more information or details on sponsorship opportunities,
contact Kari Buchanan by email or at (303) 830-1839
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Upcoming Parkinson Association Events
(Click on date for more information)
August 28: Speech & Swallowing Changes in Parkinson's Disease
Fraiser Meadows, 350 Ponca Pl., Boulder
The Garden Canopy at Hudson Gardens - 6115 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton
El Jebel Community Center, 0020 Eagle County Dr., El Jebel, CO
Medical Center of the Rockies, 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave., Loveland
Broomfield Community Center, 280 Spader Way, Broomfield
October 3: Topics NOT Regularly Discussed Among Friends
HighPointe Assisted Living, 6383 E. Girard Pl., Denver
October 4: Chat with the (Parkinson's) Pros - Casper
Rocky Mountain Therapy, 2546 E. 2nd St., Building 500, Casper, WY
October 11: Chat with the (Parkinson's) Pros - Loveland
Medical Center of the Rockies, 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave., Loveland
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Parkinson Association Community Updates
NEW! Support Group in Roaring Fork Valley
Heritage Park Care Center, 1250 Village Rd., Carbondale
3rd Thursday of the month at 3:00pm
Contact Janet Boyle at (970) 963-0244 for more information.
Rhythm & Grace Class has moved!
The Colorado Ballet has moved to 1075 Santa Fe Dr., Denver
Monday's at Noon
NEW! Support Group in Pueblo
YMCA Campus, 3200 E. Spaulding Ave., Pueblo
2nd Tuesday of the month at 10:00am
Contact Marilyn Amos at (719) 584-4677 for more information.
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Chair Frame to be Donated 
A sturdy chair frame for a recliner was recently donated to us and is up for grabs free of charge. The frame is simply placed under a recliner chair and is used to assist with getting in and out of the chair.
If interested contact Ed Schilling at (303) 755-5121 for more information.
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Upcoming Community Events
Parkinson's Trivia
September 5 | 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Millennium Harvest House, Century Room, 1345 28th St., Boulder
Get answers to questions asked about medicines, deep brain stimulation and prevention. Presented by Monique Giroux, MD; Sierra Farris, MSPAS, MA PA-C and Alan Zaccharias, MD.
To RSVP call (303) 781-0511
GPS for Caregiving
September 10 | 8:00am - 12:00pm
Olinger Chapel Hill Mortuary & Cemetery, 6601 S. Colorado Blvd., Centennial
Hone in on your caregiving navigational skills with Jane Barton, MTS, MASM, CSA.
To RSVP for this FREE event call (303) 771-3960 or email by September 8
Thriving with Neurological Conditions: Science, Sensitivity and Support
September 13 | 8:00am - 3:00pm
Grand Hyatt Denver, 1750 Welton St., Denver
Educational event for patients and care partners dealing with a variety of neurological conditions.
Click here for more information and to register
Refuse to Surrender
September 18 | 12:30pm-2:30pm
Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave., Durango
A seminar focusing on a treatment for Parkinson's and Essential Tremor with Dr. David VanSickle, Dr. Catherine Willner & Dr. Edward Cotageorge.
To RSVP call the Parkinson Association at (303) 830-1839
To the Future & Back - Parkinson's Disease Today & Tomorrow
September 27 | 9:00am-4:00pm
Anschutz Medical Campus, Research 2 (Room P15-2100), 12700 E. 19th Ave., Aurora
A Parkinson's disease educational conference with topics including: genetics, cognition, deep brain stimulation, exercise, sleep and research updates.
To RSVP email by September 5th
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