Events List
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Course – Winter 2025
Stress is common in Parkinson's. If you're experiencing stress, you may benefit from our Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course. This course is based on the national model developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D., at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. Decades of published research shows that those who complete the course report reductions in pain, fatigue, […]
Parkinson’s Advocate Happy Hour
Join us for happy hour and meet and mingle with Parkinson’s advocates in our local community! Learn about efforts to improve the lives of people with Parkinson’s and tell us about your priorities for Oregonians. We’ll also discuss ways to get involved in 2025! Thursday, February 20, 20255:30-8:30pm Brix Tavern Tualatin8187 SW Tualatin-Sherwood RdTualatin, Oregon 97062 In 2024, […]
Managing Parkinson’s: Track Symptoms & Optimize Care with StrivePD
REGISTER HERE FOR the parkinson's spotlight webinar: track symptoms & optimize care with strive pd Tracking your Parkinson’s symptoms can help you manage your condition and improve communications with your doctor. On Wednesday, February 26, 12-1pm PT/3-4pm ET Amanda Hare, DNP, and Brianna Hood, PT, will discuss the features of StrivePD, a free app that enables […]
Depression, Anxiety, and Apathy – What’s the Difference?
REGISTER HERE for the March Wellness Webcast: Depression, Anxiety, and Apathy - What’s the Difference? Most people with Parkinson’s have experienced at least one of these. Did you know that they are distinct mood states? On Wednesday, March 12, 12-1pm PT/3-4pm ET we will talk with Dr. Michelle Dagostine about these three symptoms and how […]
Reducing “Off” Time: A New Treatment for Parkinson’s
REGISTER HERE for the April Parkinson's Spotlight Webinar - Reducing "Off" Time: A New Treatment for Parkinson’s Join us on Thursday, April 3, 2025 for our April Parkinson's Spotlight Webinar, Reducing "Off" Time: A New Treatment for Parkinson’s. Michael Vitti at AbbVie will share information about a new treatment option that can deliver 24 hours […]
Meal Planning for PD – Together!
REGISTER HERE for the April Wellness Webcast: Meal Planning for PD - Together! It can be a challenge for people with Parkinson’s and their care partners to develop a meal plan. With complications like medication schedules, dysphagia, and other PD symptoms, maintaining a healthy diet is overwhelming. On Wednesday, April 9, 12-1pm PT/3-4pm ET, Kelly […]
YOPDX – Social Get Together for People with Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease
Steeplejack Brewing 2400 NE Broadway, Portland, OR, United StatesIf you live in the Portland Metro area, join us for YOPDX, a fun social get-together for YOPDers who face the unique challenge of managing Parkinson’s while also managing adult life like work, raising kids, caring for parents, and dating or relationships. We meet the second Monday of every month at Steeplejack Brewing Company. Questions? Contact Community […]
Journaling Together
Register here for this class held on every third wednesday of the month, 5-6 pm PT/8-9 pm ET. You are invited to make writing part of your month! In these one-hour sessions you will have an opportunity to start or continue a writing practice, add writing to your human-ing tool box, and keep your creativity […]
Craft and Chat
Register here for this class held on every Fourth thursday of the month, 4-5 pm PT/7-8 pm ET. Art has been shown to benefit Parkinson's on a physical, emotional, social, and cognitive level. You are invited to a social hour of crafting and chatting! In this one-hour session you will have an opportunity to get […]
Shake It ‘Til We Make It
Join us for our 15th anniversary celebration with auctions, fine dining, and entertainment to benefit the Brian Grant Foundation. Details Date: Friday, April 25, 2025 Time: 6 - 10 pmLocation: Castaway Portland, 1900 NW 18th AvenueInformation: https://briangrantfdn.ejoinme.org/gala
PDX Care Partners Group – A Parkinson’s Care Partner Meet Up
Do you have someone in your life with Parkinson’s disease? We’re here to support you so you can support them. Whether you are a spouse, sibling, or friend, join the PDX Care Partners Group on the 4th Monday of each month, 6:30 PM-8:30 PM, Steeplejack Brewing Company (South Hall), 2400 NE Broadway, Portland, Oregon. Questions? […]
Mindfulness Weekly Online Drop-In Class
ZoomBreath by Breath is a weekly online drop-in mindfulness class for one hour every Tuesday, 11:30-12:30pm PT/2:30-3:30pm ET. Each class is free and supports people living with Parkinson’s, care partners and other family members to improve their well-being and reduce stress. Please register through Eventbrite to attend the classes. An email from Eventbrite with the […]