Events List
Events
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 […]
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
Hearing Loss and Parkinson’s
REGISTER HERE for the May Wellness Webcast: Hearing Loss and Parkinson's Drs. Neilson and Reavis recently published in JAMA Neurology examining whether hearing loss could be a potential risk factor for Parkinson's disease. Join us on Wednesday, May 14, 12-1pm PT/3-4pm ET for a presentation on their findings and a discussion about hearing and Parkinson’s. […]
Tai Chi for PD Class
Register here for this class held on every thursday for 6 weeks, 10-11 am PT/1-2 pm ET. Reduce fall risk and improve balance with Tai Chi! Join us for beginning Tai Chi, one hour each week at 10am PT/1pm ET on Thursdays, from May 1 through June 5. For this short series, you can attend […]
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 […]
How Does Art Benefit People with Parkinson’s?
REGISTER HERE for the June Wellness Webcast: How Does Art Benefit People with Parkinson’s? It’s known that art therapy can improve one’s mood by creating a sense of community and aid in communication and self-expression. Join us on Wednesday, June 11, 12-1pm PT/3-4pm ET with Art Therapist, Marygrace Berberian, LCSW. Research is showing that art […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]