Parkinson's Upcoming Events & Announcements

Parkinson’s UPCOMING EVENTS for webinars/classes/ conferences…check this out!
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  • October 24, 12:00 PM - Qi Gong 
​Qi Gong is a system of coordinated body-posture and movement, breathing, and meditation used for the purposes of health, spirituality, and martial-arts training. 
Register:  ​Meeting Registration - Zoom
  • October 26, 12-1pm - Advances in DBS for Parkinson’s Disease
    Register:  Webinar Details (dbsandme.com)
  • October 29th at 11:30a to 1pm ~ Abbott DBS Lunch and Learn
    at Hampton Inn & Suites, 160 River Oaks Cover, Georgetown, TX
    RSVP: Damon Dennett at 702-354-4100  damon.dennett@abbott.com
  • ​November 1st, 10:00 am - Approach, Conversations and the Five Senses
To register send an email to education@agiftoftimegeorgetown.org Register:  Spotlight on Living Your Best Life: Accessing the Treatments You Need Registration (onlinexperiences.com)  

  • November 4th at 11:30a to 1p ~ Boston Scientific DBS Lunch and Learn
    at Wildfire 812 S Austin Ave Georgetown, TX
​Register:  You have Questions about Deep Brain Stimulation? (learndbs.com)
RSVP: Patrick Mastro, #210-439-8813  Patrick.Mastro@bsci.com  
  • November 4, 11: am to 12:30 pm - Environmental Exposures in Veterans with Parkinson's
​Register:  Environmental Exposures in Veterans with Parkinson's | Parkinson's Foundation
  • November 4, 11 am to 12:30 pm - Locating and Accessing Resources for Caregivers
​Register:  http://www.TinyURL.com/BudaNov2021, or by calling (512) 600-9275. ​​Register:  Dr. Gilbert Hosts: Parkinson’s Disease & the Veteran Community - APDA (apdaparkinson.org)    Register:  Survey - 2021 Virtual VS: Care Partners - Davis Phinney Foundation (convio.net)
  • November 14, 12:00 PM - Ballroom Dancing
​Register:  Meeting Registration - Zoom ​Register:  REGISTRATION: World Parkinson Coalition's The Emotional and Social Impacts of Motor Complications in PD (netbriefings.com)
  • 17 de Noviembre, 12:30 PM - Los impactos emocionales y sociales de las complicaciones motoras en la EP
​Registrarse:  REGISTRATION: World Parkinson Coalition's The Emotional and Social Impacts of Motor Complications in PD (netbriefings.com) ​​For information and to register:  https://www.seniorslivingsmarter.com  or call 512-818-098 Register:  Expert Briefing: The Skinny on Skin and Bone Health in Parkinson's | Parkinson's Foundation
  • December 5, 2021 12:00 PM - Laura Russell, author of Exquisite Warriors
​Register:  Meeting Registration - Zoom To register send an email to education@agiftoftimegeorgetown.org To register send an email to education@agiftoftimegeorgetown.org Register:  Newly Diagnosed: Building a Better Life with Parkinson's | Parkinson's Foundation
GAPS and Partner ‘Online’ SUPPORT GROUPS:
         
  • October 28th at 3p – GAPS, Georgetown Area Parkinson’s Support Group - “In-Person” or “ZOOM”
SPEAKER:  Dr. Michael Soileau, https://www.txmds.net/
MEET:  Thursday, October 28th, 2021 with two options:
  “In-Person” at First Baptist Church Gym, 1333 W University Ave. Georgetown.  Join us at 2:30p to help and socialize and 3p to meet!
*Please do not arrive before 2:30 (Mother’s Day Out kids being picked-up)
Or, join us by
     “ZOOM” at opens at 2:30p and meeting start at 3p –
Must Register in advance for this meeting:
  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUoduurrTktEtNPmxQfxel6MOyM5xYiAntT 
      Meeting ID:   815 1233 2787 
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.      
CONTACT: Mary Jane Berry, Facilitator     georgetowntxparkinson@gmail.com 
Website:  https://www.georgetowntexasparkinsons.com/gaps-general-meetings.html
  • October 30th at 10:30a – Austin CurePSP Support Group (PSP, CBD or MSA)
CONTACT:  Contact Judi Nudelman at 512-964-1236​ or ​jnudelman51@gmail.com
Website: https://www.georgetowntexasparkinsons.com/psp-cbd-msa.html 
And  https://www.psp.org/ineedsupport/supportgroups/
  • NOVEMBER 8th Georgetown “Lewy Body/Parkinson’s Dementia” Group Meeting:
CONTACT:  Sarah at sarah@slaaustin.com  or # 512-593-7669 to receive the link for an online meeting.
WEBSITE:
https://www.georgetowntexasparkinsons.com/lewy-body-dementia.html   and
Home - Lewy Body Dementia Association (lbda.org)
  • NOVEMBER 11th GAPS Caregivers “In-Person” Support Group Meeting:
MEET: Bexley Apartments Clubhouse, 2300 Wolf Ranch Parkway, Georgetown Code:  the keypad code to open the gate is 1955
CONTACT:  Jeanette tazcaly@yahoo.com  or Mary Jane dberry3@suddenlink.net
WEBSITE:  https://www.georgetowntexasparkinsons.com/gaps-caregiver-support-group.html
  • “NO” NOVEMBER GADS (DBS) Support Group Meeting:
CONTACT: Judy Mayo, Facilitator judymayo@suddenlink.net
WEBSITE: 
https://www.georgetowntexasparkinsons.com/gads---georgetown-area-deep-brain-stimulation-dbs-support-group.html   
  • “NO” NOVEMBER GAPS Support Group Meeting:
CONTACT: Mary Jane Berry, Facilitator     georgetowntxparkinson@gmail.com 
WEBSITE:  https://www.georgetowntexasparkinsons.com/gaps-general-meetings.html
NOTE: “NO” December Holiday Party or Meeting…we do not have a meeting place! 
  • ​CAPS, Capital Area Parkinson’s Society Meetings
CHECK WEBSITE:    Home – Capital Area Parkinsons Societ
  • Austin CurePSP Support Group :(PSP, CBD or MSA)
CONTACT:  Contact Judi Nudelman at 512-964-1236​ or ​jnudelman51@gmail.com
Website: https://www.georgetowntexasparkinsons.com/psp-cbd-msa.html    and
https://www.psp.org/ineedsupport/supportgroups/
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