Wellness Classes Online

Friday

Friday 9:00 am
Meditation on Facebook​

The benefits of meditation are plentiful for individuals with Parkinson’s Disease and their care partners. Meditation can boost feelings of control and resilience, reduce anxiety and depression, improve sleep and prevent mental decline. Join the virtual session led by Cynthia Sharpe, Certified Biofeedback Specialist. ​

Friday

Friday 11:00 am
Drumming Class

Current research has verified the therapeutic effects of ancient rhythm techniques. Drumming has been found to reduce tension, anxiety, and stress, accelerates physical healing, helps control chronic pain, boost the immune system, and release negative feelings.

Join our 45-minute online virtual drumming circle sessions led by Ken Straub, board-certified Music Therapist. All you need is a household item that resembles a drum and drumsticks: a wooden spoon and a pot or a pen and a wastebasket! Feel free to use your imagination!

Saturday

Saturday 11:15 am 
Improv for PD

Join Margot Escott, LCSW, virtually to learn improvisational theatre exercises that benefit emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing. After this class, participants find their stress levels have decreased while their laugh life increased! A student shared their thoughts on this class.
“All of us have PD at different levels and we’re all trying to accept our challenges. For some of us, communication can be embarrassing and this helps us learn to speak out and not be afraid to use our voices.”

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Learn more about Improv for PD

Would you like to learn more about Improv for PD? Margot Escott, LCSW participated in the Medical Improv Edge to discuss how improv can help persons with PD to live well. You may recognize a number of our members in her video. Click to Watch

On occasion unforeseen circumstances may cause meeting and event cancellations.
​We apologize in advance for any inconvenience.

Although our programs are always free for members, for security and safety reasons, we do request that everyone attending an online or in person program complete a free membership application and participation waiver. 

For your convenience the membership application is available to complete online, or if you would prefer printed forms, you can download them and return them to us by mail. Are you unsure if you completed a waiver or membership form? Call us at 239-417-3465 and we will be delighted to check for you. CLICK TO JOIN

Why Online Classes?

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​In response to COVID-19 safety concerns and to protect the health of our members, we have rallied our resources to put together online classes, support groups and educational talks to help you live well with PD safely from home.
We will return to in person classes again as soon as it is safe to do so, while continuing to offer online classes for those who would like to maintain social distancing.

While there is no charge to attend any of our classes or support groups, we request that you register before attending our online classes to ensure our online programming remains safe and secure. Please contact the office and they will be happy to provide you with the login information.

New to Zoom?

Zoom is an online meeting platform that is easy to use even if you have limited computer experience. Most laptops, desktop computers, tablets and phones have video, so all you need to do is click on the link under your class to get started.