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Rock Steady Boxing Grand Opening Video
Parkinson’s Support Group of Green Valley February 3, 2024
Read MoreSenior Cardio returns!
Led by instructor Sue Jones, this class was on-hold until the PAC (555 N La Canada Drive, Green Valley, AZ) had the flooring and mirror installed. A demonstration of the Senior Cardio class will be held on Thursday, January 25th at 11:00 am. Bring light weights. Regular classes begin Tuesday, February 6th. Classes are scheduled…
Read MoreSpeech Practice 2024
Readers Theater participants are reenacting old radio scripts from the era of the ’30s through the ’60s. With the help of vocal coaches Martha Van Vactor and Dorthy North, the readings are an opportunity to assume the character and retell the stories of our childhood heroes. LOUD Crowd, with Professor Ethen Wash and two student…
Read MoreLooking for a life changing adventure?
PasstoPass is a nonprofit dedicated to raising Parkinson’s Disease awareness while supporting hikers with PD. This group of volunteers (and llamas!) offers multi-day llama-assisted backpacking and hiking trips on the Pacific Crest Trail in Washington, Oregon and California. We also offer opportunities to participate in dayhikes in the following US regions: Washington, Oregon, southern California,…
Read MoreNordic Pole Walking is Back!
Cooler weather signals it is time to begin Nordic Pole Walking again. Saturday, October 21 will be at Canoa Ranch Lake. The following Saturday, October 28th we will walk at Sahuarita Lake. Both walks start at 9:30 am. Poles will be available if needed. After the walk, join us for a game of Ping Pong…
Read MoreREGAIN YOUR VOICE
If you’ve never seen a Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP), or you’ve noticed changes in speech, language, cognition, or swallowing, don’t miss this opportunity. One-on-one therapy with SLP students and faculty is administered in the comfort of your home via telemedicine. Evaluations and SPEAK OUT! therapy is covered by most insurances. Training slots are filled…
Read MoreReaders Theater
The new Parkinson’s Activity Center opened just in time to meet the next group of Speech and Language Pathologists (SLP). These post-graduate students at Midwestern University depend on individuals and groups like ours to obtain the clinical experience needed to graduate. We, in turn, are the beneficiaries of vocal exercise, practice, and guidance – all…
Read MoreSpeak Out
Midwestern University speech department is looking for clients to take speech therapy in their Speak Out program geared for people with Parkinson’s. Therapy sessions are available through online telemedicine services. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 623-537-6000 or visit: www.mwuclinics.com/arizona Once you have completed speech therapy, you can join our weekly free…
Read MoreNordic Walking Event
In the near future, we will be meeting at the South Pavilion, Sahuarita Lake (15466 S Rancho Sahuarita Blvd, Sahuarita) to practice our Nordic Walking skills. Watch for an announcement of the date and time.
Read MoreIntroducing Rock Steady Boxing to Quail Creek
The Rock Steady Boxing program is an outstanding and well-known exercise program designed to attack Parkinson’s at its vulnerable neurological points: strength training, reaction time and balance. Classes are designed to meet the fitness levels of all states of Parkinson’s – from the newly diagnosed to those who have been living with it for decades. Classes…
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