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  

• January 23, 2020 - Parkinson's Exercise Program sponsored by the PFNCA - One Life Fitness 2500 Osprey Way Frederick, MD - Classes every THURSDAY at 12:15 PM --CLICK HERE-- to visit the PFNCA registration site. NOTE: You may attend the class without registering to decide if you are interested. 
• January 29, 2020 - Spotlight on Dyskinesia and Off: Feeling Good Every Day - APDA Webinar - 1:00 PM Eastern Time --CLICK HERE-- for more information and registration.
• February 15, 2020 - Frederick Parkinson's Disease Support Group - Noon - YMCA of Frederick - Dr. John Baker of Baker Rehab Group AND the Parkinson's Foundation
• February 19, 2020 - Friends In Frederick Parkinson's Disease Support Group meeting - Scott Morrison - Law Offices of Scott Morrison
• February 29, 2020 - Ballroom Dance Class for People with Parkinson's - Fred Astaire Dance Studio (5103 Pegasus Court, Frederick, MD) 2:00 PM - FREE - For more information call Ashley King at 240-232-2329 or you can text 240-252-5548
• March 14, 2020 - Parkinson's Changing Course - FREE live streamed lecture from the Parkinson's Voice Project --CLICK HERE-- for more information.
• March 18, 2020 - Friends In Frederick Parkinson's Disease Support Group meeting - Katrina Wolf - Senior Fitness Specialist from Age Well Senior Fitness
• March 21, 2020 - Frederick Parkinson's Disease Support Group - Noon - YMCA of Frederick - Windy Irwin & Patricia Cash, FMH Pharmacists
• April 11, 2020 - Parkinson's: Why Me - It's Up To Me - FREE live streamed lecture from the Parkinson's Voice Project --CLICK HERE-- for more information
• April 17, 2020 - Within Our Reach Symposium - University of Maryland Parkinson's Disease Symposium. --CLICK HERE-- for details and registration or phone 410-328-7817.
• April 18, 2020 - Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area Symposium - watch this space for details
• April 18, 2020 - Frederick Parkinson's Disease Support Group - Noon - YMCA of Frederick - Qigong Therapy
• April 21, 2020 - Friends In Frederick Parkinson's Disease Support Group meeting - Arita McCoy, RN - Johns Hopkins Movement Disorder Center
• May 16, 2020 - Frederick Parkinson's Disease Support Group - Noon - YMCA of Frederick - Dr. Joseph Savitt, University of MD Movement Disorder Specialist
• May 20, 2020 - Friends In Frederick Parkinson's Disease Support Group meeting - Question and Answer period with Dr. Laura Brosbe, Movement Disorders Specialist from Comprehensive Neurology.
• June 6, 2020 - Moving Day DC - Parkinson's Foundation --CLICK HERE-- for information, registration or to donate.
• June 13, 2020 - Moving Day Baltimore - Parkinson's Foundation --CLICK HERE-- for information, registration, or to donate.
• June 14, 2020 - 2nd Annual Living With Parkinson's Fun(d) Raiser - Maryland Association For Parkinson's Support --CLICK HERE-- for details.
• June 17, 2020 - Friends In Frederick Parkinson's Disease Support Group meeting - Annual Picnic
• June 20, 2020 - Frederick Parkinson's Disease Support Group - Noon - YMCA of Frederick - TBA
• July 18, 2020 - Frederick Parkinson's Disease Support Group - Noon - YMCA of Frederick - Lori D, Klaman, PhD - Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension
• August 8, 2020 - Parkinson's & Deep Brain Stimulation - FREE live streamed lecture from the Parkinson's Voice Project --CLICK HERE-- for more information
• August 15, 2020 - Frederick Parkinson's Disease Support Group - Noon - Picnic - contact Louise for location
• September 16, 2020 - Friends In Frederick Parkinson's Disease Support Group meeting - TBA
• September 19, 2020 - Frederick Parkinson's Disease Support Group - Noon - YMCA of Frederick - Kristen Trunnell, PA-C Dermatology
• October 10, 2020 - Nutrition and Brain Health - FREE live streamed lecture from the Parkinson's Voice Project --CLICK HERE--for more information
• October 17, 2020 - Frederick Parkinson's Disease Support Group - Noon - YMCA of Frederick - Chelsea Ganc - Patient Educator, Johns Hopkins PD and Movement Disorders Center
• October 21, 2020 - Friends In Frederick Parkinson's Disease Support Group meeting - Speaker will be Macky Stafford from Acadia Pharma the makers of Nuplazid
• 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 - Our own Debbie Richmond, travel consultant from World Travel Service, will be discussing traveling with Parkinson's  Disease.
• November 21, 2020 - Frederick Parkinson's Disease Support Group - Noon - YMCA of Frederick - Mackey Stafford - Acadia Pharma
• December 16, 2020 - Friends In Frederick Parkinson's Disease Support Group meeting - Annual Holiday Party
• December 19, 2020 - Frederick Parkinson's Disease Support Group - Noon - YMCA of Frederick - Christmas Party
• January 20, 2021 - Friends In Frederick Parkinson's Disease Support Group meeting - TBA

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