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Friday, October 17 | 8:30am - 3:30pm
DoubleTree Westminster, 8773 Yates Dr., Westminster
The Parkinson Association of the Rockies is bringing the Parkinson's community together to Educate, Empower and Energize through a number of topics ranging from movement, to communication, to creativity for the brain and more.
Be educated with information on cognition, nonmotor symptoms and sleep from professionals throughout Colorado. Be empowered with discussions on exercise and preparing yourself financially for the future. Be energized and become aware of the many ways you can awaken the creativity within yourself.
Click here for more information on topics and speakers.
Special Thanks to our Sponsors
  
Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Contact Madison Holland for more information at (303) 830-1839 or by email.
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Donate Today!
A $50 donation will fund an exercise class; Exercise is a key component to living well with Parkinson's.
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Upcoming Parkinson Association Events
(Click on date for more information)
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
DoubleTree, 8773 Yates Dr., Westminster
October 25: Chat with the (Parkinson's) Pros - Grand JunctionGrand Vista Hotel, 2790 Crossroads Blvd, Grand Junction
Valmont Community Presbyterian Church, 3262 61st St, Boulder
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Despite the dreary weather, our community came together on Thursday, September 11th for a very festive Party in the Garden.
Event guests tried their luck at Win-a-Wine and Give-a-Guess; and purchased mini watering cans for prizes at Pick-a-Palooza during the cocktail and social hour. They also enjoyed swaying to the rhythm of the live band while sipping the event's signature drink, PAR-punch, and tasting passed appetizers. This was only the beginning of the Party. After guests feasted on a delicious meal and dessert they played Heads & Tails for a chance to win an iPad Air followed by a Live Auction. The event concluded with guests planting seeds of generosity, ensuring that the Parkinson Association's programs and services will continue to blossom and flourish in the future.
We are thankful to all of those who braved the weather to join us for this celebration. We are especially thankful to Margaret Melander for providing the signature art-piece for this event; and grateful to her daughter Kelsey who shared with event guests the journey Parkinson's has taken their family on together.
Click here to view photos from the event
Special Thanks Those who Supported the Party in the Garden
Celebration Sponsors:
Bid Paddle, Heads & Tails and Patio Partner Sponsors:
Table Sponsors:
Party for Parkinson's - Party with a House (what house? a gingerbread house!)
Welcome the holiday season and spread some cheer by participating in a competition for the best decorated gingerbread house while raising awareness of Parkinson's disease.
Saturday's in November & December 9:00 - 10:30am
$25.00/House to Participate
Saturday, November 15th: Old Chicago - Denver
Saturday, November 22nd: Old Chicago - Broomfield
Other Dates & Locations to be Scheduled
Special Thanks to those Supporting Party with a House
Presented By:  Hosted By: 
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Contact Kari Buchanan by email or (303) 830-1839
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Bike Donation
The Parkinson Association was donated a trike with a basket and no gears for a Parkinson's patient that may want to get extra exercise in their life. The trike is good for flat neighborhoods or short distance travel. If you or someone you know may be interested in the trike, please contact the Parkinson Association at (303) 830-1839.
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Parkinson Association Community Updates
NEW! Good Vibrations Music Class in Aurora
Thursday's at 1:00pm. First class will begin September 25.
Life Care Center of Aurora, 14101 E. Evans Ave., Aurora
$5/participant.
Contact the Parkinson Association at (303) 830-1839 or email for more information.
Longmont Evening Support Group Time Change
1st Monday after the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:00pm.
Longmont Senior Center, 910 Longs Peak Ave., Longmont
NEW! Support Group in Aurora
2nd Tuesday's of the month at 1:00pm. First meeting will be on October 14.
Life Care Center of Aurora, 14101 E. Evans Ave., Aurora
NEW! Support Group in Parker
2nd Tuesday of the month at 10:00am. First meeting will be on November 11.
Life Care Center at Stonegate, 15720 Garden Plaza, Dr., Parker
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Partners in Parkinson's
The Parkinson Association, a Participating Partner in Parkinson's, invites you and your family to attend a Partners in Parkinson's event at the Colorado Convention Center on November 8. Sign up today at www.partnersinparkinsons.org
Partners in Parkinson's has been developed by The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research and AbbVie to help patients and caregivers gain knowledge and support for navigating a Parkinson's diagnosis and progression in order to optimize care at every stage of the disease.
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Upcoming Community Events
Parkinson's and Parenting: The Impact on Children and Young Adults
November 18 | 3:00 - 4:00pm
Parkinson's Disease Foundation Online Seminar Series kicked off on September 9th with a seminar focusing on Occupational Therapy. View this past seminar online and register for the upcoming seminar on Parkinson's and Parenting by clicking here.
World Parkinson's Coalition Scientific Update: Parkinson's Pipeline Umbrella
September 30 - October 2
Join the World Parkinson's Coalition (WPC) for an online webcast to hear about the scientific advances made since the WPC 2013.
Click here for more information.
A Humorous Look at Aging
October 1 | 10:00am-12:00pm
Heritage Club Mountain View, 8101 E. Mississippi Ave., Denver
Humor and laughter are known to be beneficial methods of coping with stress. Join Jane Barton MTS, MASM, CSA for a laugh as she takes a humorous look at aging.
Register by September 26. Space is Limited!
Click here to RSVP or call AARP (877) 926-8300.
The Science and Practice of LSVT BIG
October 14 | 11:00am-12:00pm
Join LSVT (Lee Silverman Voice Treatment) for a webinar exploring the development and data on LSVT LOUD & BIG.
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