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Friends In Frederick Parkinson's Disease Support Group Meetings



  • April is Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month
  • April 17, 2021 - Ballroom Dancing for people with Parkinson's Disease. Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Frederick, MD. The class is limited to 10 people, and everyone is encouraged to bring their own partner. Masks are required. Please call 240-232-2329 to reserve a space!
  • April 21, 2021 - speaker Sarah Phelan from Johns Hopkins PD & Movement Disorder Center. She will be discussing FATIGUE in Parkinson's Disease - this will be a Drive-In meeting at the Mt. Pleasant Ruritan Club. Watch for details in the newsletter and in this space.
  • May 19, 2021 - our speaker will be Movement Disorder Specialist Dr. Laura Brosbe from Comprehensive Neurology Services. (This will probably be a Drive-In meeting at the Mount Pleasant Ruritan Club).
  • June 16, 2021 - ANNUAL PICNIC
  • September 15, 2021 - Speaker will be Macky Stafford from Acadia Pharma the makers of Nuplazid
  • October 20, 2021 - Topic TBA
  • November 17, 2021 - Topic TBA - this may be our first indoor regular meeting since the time of the virus.


Webinars & Seminars



  • ​April is Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month​
  • April 19, 2021 - Hacks, Tricks & Medication Tweaks to Improve Your Movement and Your Day with Dr. Joseph Friedman - American Parkinson's Disease Association FREE webinar --CLICK HERE-- for more information and registration

  • April 20, 2021 - Mental Well-being and Memory - Parkinson's Foundation free webinar (features UM doctor Gregory Pontone) --CLICK HERE-- for more information and registration.
  • May 3 - 26 (Monday & Wednesday) The Parkinson Foundation Care Partner Summit --CLICK HERE-- for more information and registration for this conference which is recommended for anyone caring for someone with Parkinson's Disease.
  • June 26, 2021 - Young Onset Parkinson's Disease - Virtual Conference by the Davis Phinney Foundation --CLICK HERE-- for more information


Exercise & Wellness



Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area

FREE recorded online exercise class --CLICK HERE-- available 24 hours per day. Includes exercise programs, vocal exercises, boxing, and dance.

Live classes using ZOOM --CLICK HERE--to register for 2021


Maryland Association for Parkinson's Support

Maryland Association for Parkinson's Support (MAPS) has VIRTUAL CLASSES at the Myerberg and more --CLICK HERE--


American Parkinson Disease Association

Visit the APDA Virtual Events Calendar.

Free Online Exercise and Therapy Classes --CLICK HERE-- for information and registration.

Virtual Yoga - Thursday's at 1:00 PM Eastern Time

COVID-19 Resources from APDA --CLICK HERE--



Exercise & Wellness



Parkinson's Foundation

Health at Home programs:

  • Mindfullness Mondays,
  • Expert Briefings Tuesdays,
  • Wellness Wednesdays,
  • Take Time Thursdays
  • Fitness Fridays

Get Up Boxing

Movement Improvement Boxing Class Phone: 443-398-0492

eMail: getupboxing@gmail.com

--CLICK HERE-- for flyer

NEW: February 2021 - based in central Maryland


YMCA of Frederick

  • Rock Steady Boxing - two groups
  • Pedaling For Parkinson's

Contact Jaime Fisher

email: jfisher@frederickymca.org

Phone:(301)663-5131



Friends In Frederick Parkinson's Disease Support Group



Post Office Box 213
Walkersville, MD 21793-0213
ph: (301) 703-1194
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