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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 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
Life Care Center of Stonegate, 15720 Garden Plaza Dr., Parker
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Partners in Parkinson's
 
The Parkinson Association, Local Presenting Partner, 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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To the Future and Back - Parkinson's Disease Tomorrow and Today
This Michael J. Fox Foundation sponsored event at the University of Colorado Denver Anschutz campus on September 27th was quite the success. Materials from the conference are now available online.
Click here for presentations and slides from the conference
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Clinical Trials in Colorado
Alpine Clinical Research Center is conducting a trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of an investigational delivery system of Amantadine HCL extended release tablets or placebo, given once a day. You may be able to participate in this research study if you:
- Are between the ages of 30-85
- Are on stable doses of Levo-Dopa for Parkinson's disease
For more information, contact Alpine Clinical Research Center at (303) 443-7229 or visit the website.
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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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Parkinson Association Community Updates
NEW! Good Vibrations Music Class in Aurora
Thursday's at 1:00pm.
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.
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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Upcoming Community Events
NEW! Fall Proof Class
Tuesday and Thursday | 1:00-2:00pm
Mapleton Center Gym, 311 Mapleton Ave., 3rd Floor, Boulder
$176/ 8 week class
Click here for more information.
NEW! Tai Chi for Health
Mondays | 1:30-2:30pm
Mapleton Center Gym, 311 Mapleton Ave., 3rd Floor, Boulder
$66/ 6 week class
Click here for more information. NEW! Neuro Splash Class
Tuesdays | 10:00-10:55am
Mapleton Center Gym, 311 Mapleton Ave., 3rd Floor, Boulder
$88/ 8 week class
Click here for more information. NEW! PWR! Moves Class
Fridays | 10:00-10:55am
Mapleton Center Gym, 311 Mapleton Ave., 3rd Floor, Boulder
$66/ 6 week class
Click here for more information.
PWR! Moves Class
Wednesdays | 1:15-2:15pm
Anschutz Health and Wellness Center, 12348 Montview Blvd., Aurora
$10/class (Cash or Check only)
Register in advance for free parking
Call (720) 848-2000 to register.
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.
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.
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