Friends In Frederick 
Parkinson's Disease Support Group

Expand your horizons, explore the arts, exercise: stay fit, engage your brain, eat your way to better health, enjoy yourself and find community resources at the Frederick County Division of Senior Services Virtual 50+ Senior Center. 

Compass For Caregivers: Finding Your Way. Monthly speaker series. --CLICK HERE-- for the flyer.

September 9, 1-2 pm – Parkinson’s support group Zoom Secure video (dial in option available), Denise Schuler, MS, ATP, Maryland Assistive Technology Program. --CLICK HERE-- for details.

CONTACT: Christina McGann 
<cmcgann@lifebridgehealth.org>

With Rock Steady Boxing at Cranberry Mall closed, Coach Brandon Falk has started Rhythmic Rehab online using Zoom. The classes involve Warm-ups, stretching, air boxing and exercises fitted for Parkinson's Disease. There are also cognitive games.

Class is Tuesday and Thursday at 11:00 AM and right now it is free.

Branden is also offering Percussion Classes via ZOOM. 

If interested in boxing or percussion, contact Branden Falk at 444-985-0345 or email: bfalk77@gmail.com. 

You can also contact our own Bonnie Lawson - email: blawson25@aol.com.

This is a local class with a locally-based instructor. Brandon is also a trained Occupational Therapist.

UPDATE: Brandon Falk attended our September 2020 Drive-In meeting

For PFNCA COVID-19 information, including their hospitalization guide --CLICK HERE--

Parkinson's 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--

Registration for 2021 is NOW OPEN --CLICK HERE--

Yoga for People with Parkinson's 

Tuesday and Thursday 1:15 PM to 2:15 PM

Retreat Center of Maryland

--CLICK HERE-- for flyer

Maryland Association for Parkinson's Support (MAPS) has VIRTUAL CLASSES including Rock Steady Boxing --CLICK HERE--

Reopening Guide --CLICK HERE--

YMCA of Frederick Reopening Plan --Click Here--

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

Dance For PD - Tuesday 11:00 AM Eastern Time

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

Health at Home programs: Mindfullness Mondays, Expert Briefings Tuesdays, Wellness Wednesdays, Take Time Thursdays, Fitness Fridays.

Parkinson's Foundation Get Involved Events

Parkinson Voice Project Lecture Series

Parkinson Speech Exercises on Facebook Live Monday - Friday 9:00 AM ET and Tuesday 5:00 PM ET.

Speech Practice Videos --CLICK HERE--

Davis Phinney Webinar series --CLICK HERE--

Davis Phinney Foundation Victory Summit --Click Here--

GET CONNECTED - Sidekicks --CLICK HERE--

Art For Parkinson's - Sponsored by the Northwest Parkinson's Foundation. --CLICK HERE-- for more information and registration.

Northwest Parkinson's Foundation is sponsoring classes using the Feldenkrais Method --CLICK HERE-- to register and for more information.

Parkinson's & Movement Disorder Alliance Social Distancing Series --CLICK HERE--.

A community-based wellness program aimed to enhance well-being and participation in everyday activities through resources, education, and direct interventions.

Website: https://www.towson.edu/iwb/centers/occutherapy/adult-services.html

Phone: Institute for Well-Being at (410) 704-7300

We are living through very interesting times with the Coronavirus totally disrupting our lives. How are you coping with this? Are you finding that you are feeling isolated? What can you do?

Twitchy Women is hosting a series of webinars on Zoom every other Sunday morning at 10 am Pacific Time.

Our meetings are always fun, informative and free. And just for Women with PD. To maintain privacy for this group, we ask that care-partners and family members not attend unless an event states that registration is open to all.

If you have any questions, please contact twitchywoman18@gmail.com.

PD Strummers is a unique program for people with Parkinson's disease.

The 5-week course develops essential principles of guitar technique, fundamental musical skills, and builds musicianship through ensemble-based repertoire. When immersing in PD Strummers, participants’ attention moves away from illness and focuses the mind on music-making that elevates the mood and spirit. Learning and playing together in the group has helped increase participants’ rhythmic movement, understanding of the instrument, and confidence of emotional expression, while cultivating a sense of community.

This course was developed through the generous support of a Dean’s Incentive Grant from the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University. Reduction in price made possible with the help of donor support.

The Pro Bono Counseling WARMLine is a FREE mental health resource for Marylanders. The line is staffed by a licensed mental health professional, 10AM-6PM, Monday-Friday. Callers can connect to the WARMLine Specialist by calling 211 or directly calling 443-608-9182. The WARMLine is great for callers who are not sure if they want ongoing counseling, but want to talk to a licensed social worker about stressful situations.

--CLICK HERE-- to download the flyer