Friends In Frederick 
Parkinson's Disease Support Group

The "Friends In Frederick" Parkinson Disease Support Group exists to offer an open and caring environment where not only those afflicted with Parkinson's Disease, but also their caregivers, family members and friends can meet to exchange information and concerns.

Speakers are scheduled to present updated information concerning treatments, therapy, nutrition, exercise and many other topics related to Parkinson's Disease.

Meetings are the third Wednesday of each month and are held at the Mount Pleasant Ruritan Club. Meetings begin at 1:00 PM. 

Remember, the best patients are people who are educated about their disease.

Upcoming Events   

• October 27, 2020 - Working It Out: Managing Parkinson's In The Workplace - Parkinson's Foundation expert briefing webinar --CLICK HERE-- for more information and registration.
• October 31, 2020 - Ballroom Dancing for People With Parkinson's and their Care Partners - Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Frederick - This is a LIVE in person event - limited to ten people -Those wishing to participate can call to reserve a spot at 240-232-2329.  
• November 1, 2020 - Daylight Saving Time Ends at 2:00 AM. Move clocks back one hour.
• November 5, 2020 - Advances in DBS with Dr. Alon Mogilner - American Parkinson's Disease Association FREE webinar --CLICK HERE-- for more information or registration
• Novmber 10, 2020 - Partnering: The Dance of Relationships and Romance - Parkinson's Foundation expert briefing webinar --CLICK HERE-- for more information and registration.
• November 12, 2020 - Parkinson's Pointers - Physical Benefits of Exercise & Cognitive Benefits of Socialization - presented by the Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area (PFNCA) - 4:00 PM LIVE using ZOOM --Registration Opening Soon--
• November 12, 2020 - Navigating the Holidays - part of the Compass for Caregivers series from the Elder Services Provider Council. This is an online ZOOM event.
• November 14, 2020 - The Essential Exercise Guide - FREE live streamed lecture from the Parkinson's Voice Project --CLICK HERE--for more information
• November 18, 2020 - Friends In Frederick Parkinson's Disease Support Group meeting - GROUP DISCUSSION - Look for details in the newsletter..
• December 10, 2020 - Navigating the Detours - part of the Compass for Caregivers series from the Elder Services Provider Council. This is an online ZOOM event.
• December 16, 2020 - Friends In Frederick Parkinson's Disease Support Group meeting - Annual Holiday Party
• January 9, 2021 - Parkinson's Change The Course - FREE live streamed lecture from the Parkinson's Voice Project --CLICK HERE-- for more information
• January 20, 2021 - Friends In Frederick Parkinson's Disease Support Group meeting - - Katrina Wolf - Senior Fitness Specialist from Age Well Senior Fitness
• February 17, 2021 - Friends In Frederick Parkinson's Disease Support Group meeting - speaker TBA
• March 17, 2021 - Friends In Frederick Parkinson's Disease Support Group meeting -  Speaker will be Macky Stafford from Acadia Pharma the makers of Nuplazid
• March 20, 2021 - Frederick Parkinson's Disease Support Group - Noon - YMCA of Frederick - speaker TBD
• April 17, 2021 - Frederick Parkinson's Disease Support Group - Noon - YMCA of Frederick
• April 21, 2021 - Friends In Frederick Parkinson's Disease Support Group meeting - speaker TBD - this could be a Drive-In meeting
• May 15, 2021 - Frederick Parkinson's Disease Support Group - Noon - YMCA of Frederick - speaker TBD
• May 19, 2021 - Friends In Frederick Parkinson's Disease Support Group meeting - speaker TBD
• June 16, 2021 - Friends In Frederick Parkinson's Disease Support Group meeting ANNUAL PICNIC 
• June 19, 2021 - Frederick Parkinson's Disease Support Group - Picnic

For a Calendar of Events & Support Group meetings in the Four State area please --CLICK HERE-- (calendar maintained by Art Guyer