Parkinson Association of the Rockies

Party for Parkinson's - Party with a 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.

Event volunteers are needed for pre-event and day-of support - if interested and for more details email.

$25.00/House to Participate

Houses can be decorated by an individual or as a group

Click Here to Register Today - Space is Limited!

Saturday's in November & December | 9:00 - 10:30am

Saturday, November 15 | Denver Old Chicago - Denver

Saturday, November 22 | Broomfield Old Chicago

December 6 | Lakewood Old Chicago

December 13 | Littleton Old Chicago

Click Here for Additional Information

Special Thanks to those Supporting Party with a House

Presented By:

Hosted By:

Click Here for All Event Sponsors

Sponsorship Opportunities Available

Contact Kari Buchanan by email or (303) 830-1839

In This Issue

Party for Parkinson's

Upcoming Association Events

Partners in Parkinson's

Research in Colorado

Parkinson's in the News

Quick Links

Donate Today!

A $100 donation will fund a free in-home visit by our Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Upcoming Parkinson Association Events

(Click on date for more information)

November 13 & 20: Tips & Tricks for the Care Partner Mini Series

Life Care Center of Stonegate, 15720 Garden Plaza Dr., Parker

Partners in Parkinson's

Tomorrow is the last day to register for the upcoming Partners in Parkinson's event at the Colorado Convention Center on Saturday, November 8.

Sign up today at www.partnersinparkinsons.org. Don't have time to register? Walk-ins are encouraged and welcomed on the day of the event.

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.

Parkinson Association Community Updates

Stapleton Support Group Location Change

4th Saturday of the month at 9:30am

Jack A. Vickers Boy's and Girls Club,

3333 Holly St., Denver

NEW! Power Punch for Parkinson's Boxing Class

Saturday's 10:00-11:00am

Denver Red Shield, 2915 High St., Denver

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

NEW! High Intensity Exercise Class

Thursday's 4:00-5:00pm

Titanium Fitness Center, 5700 W. 25th Ave., Edgewater

All exercise classes have a fee associated with them and require a waiver. Contact the Parkinson Association at (303) 830-1839 or email for more information.

Research in Colorado

Thinking & Memory in Parkinson's Clinical Trial

This research study aims to better understand how changes in brain activity may be related to thinking problems in Parkinson's disease and to determine

whether, by stimulating certain areas, thinking and memory can be improved.

Individuals who may qualify:

Persons with Parkinson's without thinking and memory problems OR
Person's with Parkinson's with mild thinking and memory problems.
Between 40-90 years old.
No metal in your body, no metal implants, no DBS implants, no surgical
pins, no metal dental work(a few fillings and crowns may be ok).
No prosthetic joints or limbs.
Not taking any medications to improve memory.
Not taking stimulants.
Not taking seizure medications.

For more information contact Isabelle Buard at (303) 724-5973 or by email

Parkinson's in the News

Upcoming Community Events

Dance and Parkinson's Film Comes to the Starz Denver Film Festival

November 17 | 1:30pm & 6:30pm

November 18 | 3:30pm

UA Pavilions, 500 16th St., Denver

Catch Dave Iverson's Capturing Grace, which tells the remarkable story of what happens when New York's legendary Mark Morris Dance Group joins forces with people with Parkinson's disease. Click here for more information on the film.

Living Well with Parkinson's Disease

November 17 | 6:00pm

Biaggi's Restaurant, 1805 Briargate Parkway, Colorado Springs

Join Dr. Rajeev Kumar as he explores the different treatments available for Parkinson's Disease. Care partners are welcome. Dinner will be provided, but you must register.

Call (303) 830-1839 to RSVP.

Deep Brain Stimulation: Latest Research and Treatment

November 17 | 11:30am

University of Colorado Hospital, Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion 2, 12605 E. 16th Ave., Aurora

Click here to learn more.

To RSVP call (720) 848-7378

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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