Parkinson Association of the Rockies

 

Betty

Still Time to Register for Ski for Parkinson's! 
Saturday, January 23rd 2016
Haymaker Nordic Center
34855 East US Highway 40, Steamboat Springs
 
Join us for the 2nd Annual Ski for Parkinson's - a premier Classic Cross Country Ski & Snowshoe event to raise awareness of Parkinson's disease, as well as critical funding to directly support those living with Parkinson's in the Yampa Valley communities. 

Registration Fee: $75/person | Lunch Only: $50/person

Participation in Event Includes: 
Haymaker All-day Trail Pass to Cross Country Ski, Skate Ski or Snowshoe, Optional Classic Cross Country Ski Lesson, Discounted Rate for Rental Equipment, Delicious Lunch & More!
 

SPECIAL THANKS 
Click here for all Ski for Parkinson's Sponsors

Sponsorship Opportunities Still Available - Click for Info 
 
In This Issue
Ski for Parkinson's
Association Updates
Spring Fever Run
Hoops for Parkinson's
Latino Community Committee
Parkinson's in the News
Community Events

 

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Support the programs of the Parkinson Association:
 
A $50 donation will fund an exercise class; Exercise is a key component to living well with Parkinson's.  

 
 
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Parkinson Association Community Updates 
FREE One-Day Trial Workout Class
Wednesday, January 27th | 9:00 - 10:00am
Kelly Performance and Wellness, 10835 Dover St., Ste. 1300, Westminster
Join the Parkinson Association for a free one-day circuit training for Parkinson's exercise class  focusing on cardiovascular exercise and strength training. Bring water and a towel and we will see you there! For more information or to register call (303) 830-1839 or email.

NEW! PAR for the Course Exercise Class in Denver
Monday's | 1:00 - 2:00pm
Highlands United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall, 3131 Osceola St., Denver

LOUD for Life Next Session Starting
The next 8-week session will start on January 25th. Classes are on Monday's in the afternoon at Our Father Lutheran Church, 6335 S. Holly Street, Room 300-301. 
For more information call (303) 534-0324. 
Spring Fever 5K, 10K & Half Marathon
Sunday, March 20 | Jefferson County's NAAC Stadium in Golden 

Join this event to help raise awareness of Parkinson's and don't forget, when registering, to make an additional contribution to the Parkinson Association of the Rockies. The race coordinator, All-Out Multicourse Productions, will match every contribution made! 

Click here for more information and to register. 
Hoops for Parkinson's 
March 2 | 7:00pm
Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Cir., Denver

Join the Parkinson Association of the Rockies as we team up with the Denver Nuggets for a night watching the Nuggets take on the Los Angeles Lakers. $5 of every tickets sold through the provided link will benefit the programs and services provided by the Parkinson Association of the Rockies.

Lower Level: $70 each | Upper Level: $30 each 

Order tickets hereFor more information contact Alexa Carpenter by email or 
(303) 405-1196
The Parkinson Association of the Rockies Needs Your Help!
We're currently looking for individuals interested in volunteering for a Latino Parkinson's Community Committee to help us enhance programs and services within the Latino community. If you are interested in becoming a part of the growth and delivery of these services, please contact Cheryl Siefert at (303) 830-1839 or by email.
Parkinson's in the News
Upcoming Community Events
Help the Houston Area Parkinson Society
With the tap of your finger you can help our neighbors in Houston raise funds to support their community - all you need to do is cast a vote. Houston Area Parkinson Society, like the Parkinson Association of the Rockies, is not tied to a national organization. As members of AIRPO (Alliance of Independent and Regional Parkinson Organizations), we help each other to build and strengthen the greater Parkinson's community. Voting ends TODAY, but your vote can still help them secure $50,000. Click here to vote NOW! 

North of 50
Wednesday, January 13 | 4:00pm
Park Hill Branch Library, 4705 Montview Blvd., Denver
A program for those 50 years+ and their families, designed to help you stay healthy, informed, connected and happy! This month's topic is "Stem cells and other new treatments for Parkinson's disease" presented by Curt R. Freed, MD, University of Colorado Hospital. For more information or to RSVP call (720) 865-0250. 

Winter Ski Retreat
January 24 - 28, 2016
The Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center (BOEC) is hosting a Winter Ski Retreat, designed for adults living with Parkinson's disease interested in adaptive skiing. Friends and family members are welcome to join! Click here for more information. 
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