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SAVE THE DATE!
Celebrate Courage - Thriving with Parkinson's and Essential Tremor
February 11 | The Wild Life Experience, 10035 South Peoria St., Parker
Join the Parkinson Association of the Rockies for our annual premiere educational event, where special event speakers will share how they are thriving with Parkinson's and Essential Tremor. This year's event will also include presentations from multiple Colorado Neurosurgeons on the newest data and research in Deep Brain Stimulation.
To RSVP contact the Association by email or call (303) 830-1839.
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Parkinson Association Community Updates
Exercise Classes Cancelled for Holidays
All exercise classes offered by the Parkinson Association will be cancelled for the holidays, starting on December 22 and will resume on January 5.
New Time for B.E.A.T. High Intensity Exercise
The Tuesday B.E.A.T. High Intensity Exercise class will now be at 9:30-10:30am located at 1290 Broadway, Suite 520, Denver.
NEW! Parkinson's Support Group in Broomfield
2nd Friday of every OTHER month at 10:30am
Broomfield Community Center, 280 Spader Way
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.
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Colfax Marathon - Register Today!
Sunday, May 17 2015 | Denver 
The 10th Annual Colfax Marathon is quickly approaching! Register before December 31st to receive low holiday pricing and a FREE run shirt! Don't forget that you can run to raise funds and awareness for the Parkinson Association by signing up as a charity partner during registration.
There is a race type and distance for everyone: marathon, half marathon, 10 miler, 5K and marathon relay. Click here for more information and to register.
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Upcoming Community Events
The Science and Practice of LSVT LOUD�: Speech Therapy for Parkinson's
January 10 | 12:30 - 2:30pm
University of Colorado at Boulder
Please RSVP by: email, calling (520) 867-8838 or online.
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Clinical Research in Colorado
Study in Parkinson's disease of Exercise (SPARX)
Research study aimed to explore the effects of different doses of endurance exercise in people with Parkinson's disease.
You may qualify to participate in the study if you:
- Have been diagnosed with Parkinson's and are not yet taking medication
- Do not plan to start medication for Parkinson's 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
Contact Toby Wellington by email or at (720) 848-6376
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