Events List
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 […]
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 […]
Palliative Care is for all People with Parkinson’s
REGISTER HERE for the July Wellness Webcast: Palliative Care is for all People with Parkinson’s Palliative care is often thought to be for end of life. It is actually care that focuses on enhancing the quality of life for those with incurable illnesses and their families. Management of non-motor symptoms, care-giver support, and advanced care […]
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 […]
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, […]
2025 BGF Mix & Mingle Social
Pivot Group 7405 SW Tech Center Dr #140, Portland, OR, United StatesCome meet the BGF staff and others in the Portland Parkinson’s Community!Come meet the BGF staff and others in the Parkinson’s community in Portland, open house style! Join us when […]
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 […]