Events List
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 […]
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 you can. Stay for as little or as long as you like from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. We will have food and beverages, including a lemonade […]
Next Is Now: Innovating Parkinson’s Treatment
REGISTER HERE for the August Parkinson's Spotlight Webinar - Next Is Now: Innovating Parkinson’s Treatment Join us on August 6, 2025, from 12-1pm PT/3-4pm ET to learn from featured speaker Yasar Torres-Yaghi, MD, about an innovative extended-release therapy designed to increase "Good On" time for people with Parkinson’s disease. This educational webinar is provided in […]
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 […]
Sleep, Parkinson’s, and RBD
REGISTER HERE for the August Wellness Webcast: Sleep, Parkinson's, and RBD Getting a good night’s sleep is not an easy task when you have Parkinson’s. Why do we struggle with sleep, what is REM Behavior Disorder, and how do we navigate these challenges? Dr. Amy Amara Professor of Neurology and Movement Disorders at the University […]
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 […]