A couple of classes that have been sent our way for sharing: Through a special partnership with The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation and RxRelax, Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services is offering FREE Reeve-RxRelax Adaptive Yoga Classes on Tuesday evenings January, February and March (except March 24) from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Little River Glen Senior […]
January Meeting Reminder and Online Class Information
NOTE DUE TO THE SNOW, THIS MEETING HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR THE FOLLOWING WEEK, WEDNESDAY JANUARY 15. A quick reminder that our meeting is next Wednesday, January 8, with guest speaker Joy Mclaughin, Physical Therapist, who will be talking about balance. Bring your questions! Joy has lots of experience working with people with Parkinson’s. Also Laurie K Mischley, […]
January Meeting Announcement
NOTE DUE TO THE SNOW, THIS MEETING HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR THE FOLLOWING WEEK, WEDNESDAY JANUARY 15. Many of you already know physical therapist extraordinaire Joy McLaughlin, either from having worked with her one-on-one in the LSVT BIG therapy program or through PFNCA’s Exercise for Parkinson’s class at Fair Oaks Hospital. She works extensively with […]
December Meeting Information plus Resources & Websites
It was great seeing everyone last month. We missed a few members who usually attend. Hoping everyone can join us at our December meeting for some holiday festivities. Wednesday December 4th 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Holiday potluck and gift exchange Please bring a dish to share if you can. It is not […]
November Meeting Notes–The Women Warriors Speak Out
At our November meeting, we had an open discussion about our individual experiences, challenges, and achievements as women living with Parkinson’s, and also shared some of what we are thankful and grateful for. One of our members spoke of her gratitude for her family and for the good advice she’s been given by a friend […]
November Meeting Announcement
Finally, the cool weather has arrived! And the first Wednesday of the month is just a few weeks away. Our November Meeting Information: Date: Wednesday November 6 Time: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Topic: Living With Parkinson’s–What is Your Experience? Parkinson’s disease, as we’ve been told by our doctors, read in numerous publications and websites, and […]
October Meeting Notes
Clinton Wutzke, PhD, was the guest speaker at our October 2 meeting. He is an assistant professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Science at George Mason University (GMU) and currently conducting several studies related to the walking and balancing skills of people diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Dr. Wutzke, who grew up and attended college in […]
