Halloween at the PPTe
Halloween is a great excuse for our members and instructors to let loose and have some extra fun in our classes! Between the themed workouts, special playlists and diverse costumes,
An Interview with Greg Ritscher, Honorary Board Member
Greg Ritscher: Your Life Is Not Over When Greg Ritscher was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, he and his wife, Phylis, had already been married for 32 years. Today,
UpENDing Parkinson’s
We met 10 of our members at Movement Englewood, a rock climbing gym, to partner with UpENDing Parkinson's. UpENDing Parkinson's hosts weekly events at various rock climbing gyms where volunteers
The Art Alchemy Studio visits Parkinson’s Pointe
On Weds Sept 16th, our members enjoyed a visit from The Art Alchemy Studio, a therapeutic art studio based in Centennial. They were asked to envision a favorite place, memory
A Lifeline Through Loss and Parkinson’s
About five years ago, Dan began noticing a slight limp. It wasn't something he paid much attention to at first, though friends and family noticed it before he did. After
First Parkinson’s Pointe Spinathon is a success!
On April 25th, Parkinson’s Pointe hosted its very first Spinathon! The idea for the event began when Loren Richmond and instructor Jenny were chatting in class about an event Jenny
2026 Member Challenge
The February Olympic Member Challenge was a huge success! With nearly 40 participants, we saw attendance increase across all classes, connections made over coffee, and new teammates becoming new
Back on the Bike- and Giving Back
Growing up in Arkansas, Tim O’Brien spent many days riding his 10-speed bicycle from Sears, pedaling up and down the hilly terrain with friends. When he later moved to Colorado
Giving to Others: A Powerful Path to Wellbeing and Connection in the Parkinson’s Community
Living with Parkinson’s disease presents a unique set of physical and emotional challenges. Many individuals in our community experience not only the visible motor symptoms but also the invisible ones—like
Honoring the Heart of Care: Celebrating Carepartners During Parkinson’s Awareness Month
April is Parkinson's Awareness month and for many a time to reflect, honor and remember. This April at Parkinson's Pointe we would like to honor the carepartners who have provided
How to Truly use Exercise as Medicine
We all know the importance of exercise in staying fit and avoiding health problems such as heart disease, diabetes and stroke. However, exercise has become the superdrug for seniors who
Improving Balance and Dual Task Training for People With Parkinson’s
The most glaring symptom of Parkinson’s is that your body is not fully within your control. You might feel uneasy, dizzy, or even like you’re floating (not in the
Creating healthy habits and resilience despite Parkinson’s
It's that time of year. With the new year upon us, many reflect on where they have been and where they would like to go in the coming year. Whether
Tackling Holiday Stress When You Have Parkinson’s
Is it the constant, grating sound of holiday music invading your eardrums at every turn? The pressure to keep your house clean for family and friends -who should know by
Intergenerational Coffee and Connect Event
We had a great turnout for the event hosted July 31st, with over 18 members in attendance, along with 7 from the leadership course. The goal was to connect
Parkinson’s: Fight the Changes in Your Body
You hear the words come out of your doctor’s mouth – You have Parkinson’s. You are instantly overwhelmed with questions, uncertainty and fear. Is there anything you can do to
How to Bring Joy and Laughter into Your Parkinson’s Wellness Plan
Food, water, shelter and…..joy? Why not? Joy should be viewed as a necessary part of any wellness plan. Joy is especially crucial in the case of someone with Parkinson’s. The
How to Show Caregivers We Care: 5 Heartfelt Ways to Make a Difference
How to Show Caregivers We Care: 5 Heartfelt Ways to Make a Difference Caregivers are the unsung heroes in our lives, tirelessly dedicating themselves to the well-being of others. Whether
Upcoming Events
Parkinson’s Pointe will be closed in observance of Veterans Day – Wednesday November 11th
Monday November 16th at 12:00-1:00 pm
Go for More GOOD ON Time Each Day- Explore a proven treatment to reduce dyskinesia and OFF, giving you more GOOD ON time in your day
Topic: GOCOVRI
Speaker Name: Dr Solis Cohen
Description: Dr. Solis-Cohen will talk about How Parkinson’s disease is managed, What is dyskinesia, how it differs from OFF time, and how both impact GOOD ON time, and How GOCOVRI can help you have more GOOD ON time each day.
Wednesday November 18th at 12:00-1:00 pm
Next is Now: Innovating Parkinson’s Treatment with Crexont
Join us for a special guest movement disorder specialist who will discuss new innovations in the medical management of Parkinson’s disease.
Generously sponsored by Amneal
Friday December 4th at 12:30-2:30 pm
Holiday Open House
Our Holiday Open House is around the corner! Join us on Friday December 4th from 12:30-2:30pm at East Community Center. Please save the date and come to celebrate the amazing year that we’ve had as a community. We will have food, drink and lots of opportunities to catch up with your fellow members, staff and community partners. Bring your family and friends to show off what we have built together!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Halloween is a great excuse for our members and instructors to let loose and have some extra fun in our classes! Between the themed workouts, special playlists and diverse costumes, we all had bigger smiles and more laughs together throughout this week. Check out the pictures of our members and instructors! Would you like to join us? No costume required! Check out our fitness class schedule online.
