Events List
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 […]
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 […]
Mindful Movement for Parkinson’s
REGISTER HERE for the September Wellness Webcast: Mindful Movement for Parkinson's Basic daily activities are affected by Parkinson’s. Practicing movement sequences can strengthen the skills required to complete these activities. Mindful Movement teaches people with Parkinson’s adapted yoga movements by uniting thought with action. Please join us on Wednesday, September 10, 12-1pm PT/3-4pm ET to […]
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Course – Fall 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, […]
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 […]
The Parkinson’s Plan Book Listening Event
The Foundry at Oswego Pointe 320 Oswego Pointe Drive, Lake Oswego, OregonJoin us for a special evening with Dr. Ray Dorsey to discuss "The Parkinson's Plan" followed by a reception and book signing.
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 […]
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, […]