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
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Warm Weather Workouts for People with Parkinson’s
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Watch & Listen
Each month, we offer a variety of education, nutrition, mentorship connection and exercise events.
Past Event Recaps
Intergenerational Coffee & Connect
We had a great turnout for the event hosted July 31st, with over 18 members in attendance, along with 7 from the leadership course. Check out some of the videos and photos from the event.
Upcoming Events
“Turn a New Leaf!” – Join Our Four-Week Member Challenge
When: Monday September 2 through Monday September 30
We invite all Parkinson’s Pointe members to join our Fall Challenge: “Turn a New Leaf!” This four-week challenge will bring together meaningful actions to help achieve one’s personal wellbeing goals as well as help accomplish the mission of Parkinson’s Pointe.
Four Week Driving Education Event
When: Friday, Sept 6 – Friday, Sept 27, 10:30am
We will start with de-stigmatizing driving as we age, then move into understanding driving as a skill and how as we age different aspects can become more difficult. We will finish with understanding the options that are available to us and invite you, our members, to bring your resources in to share as well.
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Community Resource Fair
When: Saturday, September 21, 10am – 1pm
Where: East Community Center
We would love for our members to just come out, say hi, check out the community of resources that East Community Center hosts and have fun. Please consider signing up to volunteer and share what you love about attending programs at Parkinsons Pointe.
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