Georgetown Area Parkinson's Support Group - GAPS
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  • Georgetown Area Parkinson's Support Group - GAPS
    • GAPS - Our Mission
    • GAPS - Our Leadership
    • GAPS - Sponsorship
    • GAPS Contact Info
  • GAPS Groups
    • GAPS General Meetings
    • GADS - Georgetown Area Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Support Group
    • GAPS Caregiver Support Group
    • GAPS Spanish Speaking Support Group
  • Parkinson's Upcoming Events & Announcements
  • GAPS Calendar
  • Parkinson's Exercise Opportunities
  • GAPS Newsletters
  • Understanding Parkinson's
    • Parkinson's Signs & Symptoms >
      • Tracking Your Parkinson's Symptoms
    • YOUNG-Onset Parkinson's
    • ATYPICAL Parkinsonism >
      • Lewy Body Dementia
      • PSP, CBD, MSA
  • Parkinson's Treatments
    • Movement Disorder Specailists
    • Parkinson's Medications
    • Physical/Occupational Therapies
    • Deep Brain Stimulation
    • Parkinson's Research and Clinical Trials
  • Parkinson's & Veterans
    • Parkinson's and Agent Orange
    • Veterans Benefits
  • Getting Help & Info
    • Parkinson's Organizations and Foundations
    • Health Care Financial Assistance
    • Caregiver & Respite Resources
    • Health and Safety Services
    • Home Care Services
    • Local Support Groups
Georgetown Area Parkinson's Support Group - GAPS

GAPS General Meetings

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NEXT MEETING:  February 23, 2023 at 2:30 pm GAPS, Georgetown Area Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting (“In-Person” or “ZOOM”)    


​​The Georgetown Area Parkinson's Support Group (GAPS) monthly meetings are on the 4th Thursday of every month.  There is no scheduled meeting for the month of November.  In December, we have our Holiday party instead of a December meeting.  

​The monthly meetings begin promptly at 3pm.  Our meetings will be either guest speakers, discussion groups or socials.  The meeting details are announced here on this website and in our Newsletter.


 We are currently doing "hybrid" meetings, both "In-Person" and Zoom.  “In-Person” meeting is at the First Baptist Church Gym, 1333 W University Ave. Georgetown.  Zoom links are provided in the table below.

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GAPS General Meeting
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GAPS Meeting Greeters - Ruth and “Rascal” her therapy dog
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2022 GAPS
General Support Group Meeting Dates
​(4th Thursday)

Speaker and Topic
Sponsors
January 27
Click here to view
 Mary Jane Berry and CTAP Board
‘WHO ARE GAPS AND CTAP?
How can these groups help me?
Antonio Castallanos
ACORDA
THERAPEUTICS
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February 24
​Click here to view
Dr. Eric Krause MD, Ascension Seton
“MANAGING PARKINSON’S SLEEP ISSUES
Cherri McEssy, UNALIWEAR
March 24 
​Click here to view
Meredith Hatcher, PA-C
“PARKINSON’S DISEASE TREATMENTS”
Learn about Parkinson’s Medications and Surgical Treatments
Michael Kortschak RD,
Food Connection and Nutrition ​
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April 28
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Jocelyn Shetty
“PARKINSON’S RESEARCH FROM MICHAEL FOX FOUNDATION”
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​Stacy Scarborough
​VISITING ANGELS 
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May 26
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Dr. Dan Shultz and Julie Fitzgerald
“OUR PARKINSONS’ STORY”
Refreshment Sponsor:
Jennifer Prescott
 
Blue Water Home Care
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Exercise Sponsor:
Haley Belveal
Soccer Fitness and Recovery

June 23

PMDA Parkinson's Symposium and Vendor Fair
GREAT Information, Door Prizes, Refreshments and FUN!
PMDA Speakers and  Vendor Refreshments! 
 July 28
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Tiffany Weber, Kayla Robbins (PTs), Janie Bush (SLP), & Rebecca Rogers Flanagann (OT), All Care Therapies, presenting for Parkinsons Rehabilitation
“PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL AND SPEECH THERAPIES FOR PARKINSON'S

Refreshment Sponsor:
David Ott - MEDTRONICS 
Exercise Sponsor:
Janie Bush - Vocal Exercise   
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August 25
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Megan Frazier, MS, OTR, DRS, Functional Mobility and Stability          
“DRIVING CONSIDERATIONS AND EVALUATIONS”

Refreshment Sponsor:
Patrick Mastro, BOSTON SCIENTIFIC
Exercise Sponsor:
Sun City Fitness
Beth White and Kathy Carver
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September 22
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      Jo Bidwell, Southwest Parkinson's Society    
“Let’ Talk about the Parkinson’s Mind"
Refreshment Sponsor:
Lorie Robinson,
ACADIA PHARM
Exercise Sponsor:
​All Therapies of Georgetown
Kayla Robbin

October 27
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Dr Michael Soileau, MD, TX. Movement Disorder Specialists     
“PARKINSON’S DISEASE UPDATES”​
Refreshment Sponsor: 
Damon Dennett, Donnie Sevieri- ABBOTT
Exercise Sponsor:
413 Boxing and Fitness
​Kristi Richard
No Meeting in November
"NO" Support Group Meeting
Happy
Thanksgiving  
December 8
Holiday Social Party at 3pm
Merry Christmas & Happy Hanukkah 2022
Blessings
to all!
2021 GAPS
General Support Group Meeting Dates
​(4th Thursday)
Speaker and Topic
Sponsor
January 28th
Webinar
Click here to view
​Kenneth Jackson, Medical Science Educator
“Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension”
 Laurel Butler - ABBOTT      
 https://www.abbott.com
February 25th
Webinar
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Dr Elizabeth Peckham 
http://www.centraltexasneurology.com/elizabeth-l-peckham-do.html  
“Parkinson’s Disease Research Update”
Homer Galera ~ Sunovion, KYNMOBI
https://www.kynmobi.com/
March 25th
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        PARKINSON'S MOVEMENT DISORDER ALLIANCE
SURVEY ON “OFF-TIMES” 
​The March GAPS meeting will now be promoted by PMD Alliance
Charise Dunn - LUNDBECK
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http//www.lundbeck.com
April 22nd
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​Kimberly Tronolone, MJFF Officer
“Parkinson’s Research from Michael J Fox Foundation”
https://www.michaeljfox.org/  
 Laurel Butler-ABBOTT
          http//www.Abbott.com       
​May 27th
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Michael Kortschak, MCN, RDN,LD
“Your Diet and Parkinson’s”
http://www.foodconnectionnutritian.com
  Patrick Mastro -Boston Scientific Modulation
www.DBSandMe.com
June 24th
​Click here to view
      Ki Browning - Zenergy
“Mindfulness for Strong Brain and Strong Body” 
​https://kibrowning.com/
    Kimberly Rivera - ABBVIE
AbbVie | Pharmaceutical Research & Development
July 22nd
Note:  This meeting was NOT recorded.
Colleen Garrett, PHD, Senior Medical Science Liaison with AbbVie Neuroscience
“Parkinson’s Disease Journey: Clinical Symptoms, Treatment Options, and Support for Patients and Caregivers”
    Laurel Butler-ABBOTT
http//www.Abbott.com
August 26th
​Click here to view
John Rainey - Attorney
“ Elder Law”
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David Ott- MEDTRONICS
www.metronics.com
September 23rd
​Click here to view
 
    Cherie Simpson,   PhD, APRN CNS-BC
“Mental Health in the Presence of Parkinson’s Disease”

Patrick Mastro -Boston Scientific Modulation
www.DBSandMe.com
October 28th
https://youtu.be/dYpMgXXIFDM
Dr. Michael Soileau, https://www.txmds.net/
“Frequently Asked Questions about Parkinson’s!”
Stacy Scarborough- Visiting Angels
www.wilcoangels.com
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November - no meeting
“NO”
Support Group Meeting
Happy
Thanksgiving     🦃
December - no meeting
Merry Christmas & Happy Hanukkah 2021 🎄
Blessings
to all!

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