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SUMMARY:PDX Care Partners Group - A Parkinson's Care Partner Meet Up
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Community Liaison Amy Lavallee at info@briangrant.org. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHuge thanks to our gold and platinum sponsors! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/pdx-care-partners-group-a-parkinsons-care-partner-meet-up-7/
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SUMMARY:Journaling Together
DESCRIPTION:Register here for this class held on every third wednesday of the month\, 1-2 pm PT/4-5 pm ET.\n\n\n\nYou 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 muscles conditioned. In each session\, a unique prompt or question will be offered to spark creativity and then you’ll have some writing time in the company of others via Zoom. Participants are welcome to share some of the day’s writing and discuss what they discovered during the exercise\, though sharing work is not required. Each session stands alone\, so feel free to drop in and see what comes up when you take the expectations out of creative expression. Let’s have fun and do it together! \n\n\n\nPeople with Parkinson’s and Care Partners are welcome.  \n\n\n\nAbout the InstructorRebecca Gifford is a writer\, writing coach and workshop facilitator who loves helping people make writing a meaningful part of their life and growth. She’s been writing professionally for 25 years as a marketing content developer\, blogger\, freelance journalist\, and author of her memoir Cancer Happens: Coming of Age with Cancer. She facilitates her online workshops throughout North America and beyond\, including as an instructor at the BC Brain Wellness Program and as a faculty member for the Parkinson’s Pride Initiative at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. Rebecca is an active member of the Parkinson’s community; her husband was diagnosed with YOPD in 2017. Together they host the award-winning podcast When Life Gives You Parkinson’s. She is a Parkinson’s and care partner advocate and proud PD Avenger. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Email us at info@briangrant.org.      Register here
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/journaling-together-4/2026-10-21/
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SUMMARY:Practical Guides to a PD Friendly Home
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE for the October Wellness Webcast: Practical Guides to a PD Friendly Home \n\n\n\nJoin us for a chat with occupational therapist Jen Pidkowicz for a practical guide to creating a safer\, more supportive home environment while living with Parkinson’s. We’ll discuss simple modifications that can help prevent falls\, improve mobility\, conserve energy\, and make daily tasks easier. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPresenter bio:Jenn Pidkowicz\, OTD\, OTR/L\, CSRS\, CAPS\, ECHM is a dedicated occupational therapist with over 15 years of experience across acute care\, home health\, neuro-rehabilitation\, and hospice settings. With a doctorate in occupational therapy focused on aging and specialized certifications in stroke rehabilitation and aging-in-place strategies\, Jenn is passionate about promoting independence and quality of life for diverse populations. She has extensive expertise in complex wheelchair and seating assessments\, interdisciplinary care\, and clinical education. A bilingual practitioner and recognized leader\, Jenn actively contributes to the profession through nonprofit leadership\, state association service\, and mentorship of emerging therapists.  \n\n\n\nThis webcast is brought you our by platinum sponsor:
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/practical-guides-to-a-pd-friendly-home/
CATEGORIES:Wellness Webcast
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SUMMARY:Craft and Chat
DESCRIPTION:Register here for this class held on one thursday of the month\, 4-5 pm PT/7-8 pm ET.\nArt has been shown to benefit Parkinson’s on a physical\, emotional\, social\, and cognitive level. \nYou are invited to a social hour of crafting and chatting! In this one-hour session you will have an opportunity to get your creative juices flowing while socializing with others in a relaxing low-pressure Zoom environment. This is an opportunity to pick up a craft you have been wanting to do or keep putting off and visit with other people with Parkinson’s. You can share stories\, ideas\, and ask questions all while working on your individual crafts. \nThe craft is the attendee’s preference. Crafts can be anything from collage\, cutting magazines\, drawing\, knitting\, painting\, clay\, coloring\, etc. \nEach session stands alone\, so feel free to register\, drop in\, and see what we’re up to. There are no expectations\, just a supportive community. So\, grab your crayons and allow yourself to explore new friendships. \nQuestions? Email us at info@briangrant.org.      Register here
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/craft-and-chat-3/2026-10-15/
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SUMMARY:YOPDX - A Social Gathering for People with Young Onset Parkinson's
DESCRIPTION:If 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. Questions? Contact Community Liaison Amy Lavallee at info@briangrant.org. \n\n\n\n\n\nHuge thanks to our gold and platinum sponsors!
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/yopdx-a-social-get-together-for-people-with-young-onset-parkinsons-5/
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SUMMARY:PDX Care Partners Group - A Parkinson's Care Partner Meet Up
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Community Liaison Amy Lavallee at info@briangrant.org. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHuge thanks to our gold and platinum sponsors! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/pdx-care-partners-group-a-parkinsons-care-partner-meet-up-8/2026-09-28/
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SUMMARY:Craft and Chat
DESCRIPTION:Register here for this class held on one thursday of the month\, 4-5 pm PT/7-8 pm ET.\nArt has been shown to benefit Parkinson’s on a physical\, emotional\, social\, and cognitive level. \nYou are invited to a social hour of crafting and chatting! In this one-hour session you will have an opportunity to get your creative juices flowing while socializing with others in a relaxing low-pressure Zoom environment. This is an opportunity to pick up a craft you have been wanting to do or keep putting off and visit with other people with Parkinson’s. You can share stories\, ideas\, and ask questions all while working on your individual crafts. \nThe craft is the attendee’s preference. Crafts can be anything from collage\, cutting magazines\, drawing\, knitting\, painting\, clay\, coloring\, etc. \nEach session stands alone\, so feel free to register\, drop in\, and see what we’re up to. There are no expectations\, just a supportive community. So\, grab your crayons and allow yourself to explore new friendships. \nQuestions? Email us at info@briangrant.org.      Register here
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/craft-and-chat-3/2026-09-17/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260916T130000
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SUMMARY:Journaling Together
DESCRIPTION:Register here for this class held on every third wednesday of the month\, 1-2 pm PT/4-5 pm ET.\n\n\n\nYou 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 muscles conditioned. In each session\, a unique prompt or question will be offered to spark creativity and then you’ll have some writing time in the company of others via Zoom. Participants are welcome to share some of the day’s writing and discuss what they discovered during the exercise\, though sharing work is not required. Each session stands alone\, so feel free to drop in and see what comes up when you take the expectations out of creative expression. Let’s have fun and do it together! \n\n\n\nPeople with Parkinson’s and Care Partners are welcome.  \n\n\n\nAbout the InstructorRebecca Gifford is a writer\, writing coach and workshop facilitator who loves helping people make writing a meaningful part of their life and growth. She’s been writing professionally for 25 years as a marketing content developer\, blogger\, freelance journalist\, and author of her memoir Cancer Happens: Coming of Age with Cancer. She facilitates her online workshops throughout North America and beyond\, including as an instructor at the BC Brain Wellness Program and as a faculty member for the Parkinson’s Pride Initiative at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. Rebecca is an active member of the Parkinson’s community; her husband was diagnosed with YOPD in 2017. Together they host the award-winning podcast When Life Gives You Parkinson’s. She is a Parkinson’s and care partner advocate and proud PD Avenger. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Email us at info@briangrant.org.      Register here
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/journaling-together-4/2026-09-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260914T183000
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SUMMARY:YOPDX - A Social Gathering for People with Young Onset Parkinson's
DESCRIPTION:If 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. Questions? Contact Community Liaison Amy Lavallee at info@briangrant.org. \n\n\n\n\n\nHuge thanks to our gold and platinum sponsors!
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/yopdx-a-social-get-together-for-people-with-young-onset-parkinsons-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260909T120000
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SUMMARY:Turning Stem Cells into Clinical Trials
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE for the September Wellness Webcast: Turning Stem Cells into Clinical Trials \n\n\n\nWhat does it take to move stem cell discoveries from the lab into human trials? Join Dr. Marina Emborg\, a leader in stem cell neuroscience research\, to learn about some important insights from her work in developing and testing stem cell–based approaches for Parkinson’s disease.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPresenter bio:Marina Emborg obtained her M.D. and Ph.D. at the University of Buenos Aires and did her postdoctoral training at Somatix Therapy Corp. and The Parkinson’s Institute in Sunnyvale\, California. In 2004 she became faculty at the University of Wisconsin\, Madison\, where today she is the Director of the Preclinical Parkinson’s Research Program at the Wisconsin National Primate Research Center\, and the Steenbock Professor of Behavioral and Neural Science in th department of Medical Physics. \n\n\n\nDr. Emborg’s research aims to understand and find solutions for patients with neurodegenerative disorders. She leads a team dedicated to creating platforms for analyzing neurodegeneration across the lifespan\, in order to identify biomarkers and treatment targets. Her ability to collaborate and lead multidisciplinary teams from academia and industry has produced foundational studies in disease models\, methods of evaluation and therapy delivery. \n\n\n\nThis webcast is brought you our by platinum sponsor:
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/turning-stem-cells-into-clinical-trials/
CATEGORIES:Wellness Webcast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260824T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260824T203000
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SUMMARY:PDX Care Partners Group - A Parkinson's Care Partner Meet Up
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Community Liaison Amy Lavallee at info@briangrant.org. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHuge thanks to our gold and platinum sponsors! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/pdx-care-partners-group-a-parkinsons-care-partner-meet-up-8/2026-08-24/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260820T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260820T170000
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SUMMARY:Craft and Chat
DESCRIPTION:Register here for this class held on one thursday of the month\, 4-5 pm PT/7-8 pm ET.\nArt has been shown to benefit Parkinson’s on a physical\, emotional\, social\, and cognitive level. \nYou are invited to a social hour of crafting and chatting! In this one-hour session you will have an opportunity to get your creative juices flowing while socializing with others in a relaxing low-pressure Zoom environment. This is an opportunity to pick up a craft you have been wanting to do or keep putting off and visit with other people with Parkinson’s. You can share stories\, ideas\, and ask questions all while working on your individual crafts. \nThe craft is the attendee’s preference. Crafts can be anything from collage\, cutting magazines\, drawing\, knitting\, painting\, clay\, coloring\, etc. \nEach session stands alone\, so feel free to register\, drop in\, and see what we’re up to. There are no expectations\, just a supportive community. So\, grab your crayons and allow yourself to explore new friendships. \nQuestions? Email us at info@briangrant.org.      Register here
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/craft-and-chat-3/2026-08-20/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260819T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260819T140000
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SUMMARY:Journaling Together
DESCRIPTION:Register here for this class held on every third wednesday of the month\, 1-2 pm PT/4-5 pm ET.\n\n\n\nYou 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 muscles conditioned. In each session\, a unique prompt or question will be offered to spark creativity and then you’ll have some writing time in the company of others via Zoom. Participants are welcome to share some of the day’s writing and discuss what they discovered during the exercise\, though sharing work is not required. Each session stands alone\, so feel free to drop in and see what comes up when you take the expectations out of creative expression. Let’s have fun and do it together! \n\n\n\nPeople with Parkinson’s and Care Partners are welcome.  \n\n\n\nAbout the InstructorRebecca Gifford is a writer\, writing coach and workshop facilitator who loves helping people make writing a meaningful part of their life and growth. She’s been writing professionally for 25 years as a marketing content developer\, blogger\, freelance journalist\, and author of her memoir Cancer Happens: Coming of Age with Cancer. She facilitates her online workshops throughout North America and beyond\, including as an instructor at the BC Brain Wellness Program and as a faculty member for the Parkinson’s Pride Initiative at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. Rebecca is an active member of the Parkinson’s community; her husband was diagnosed with YOPD in 2017. Together they host the award-winning podcast When Life Gives You Parkinson’s. She is a Parkinson’s and care partner advocate and proud PD Avenger. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Email us at info@briangrant.org.      Register here
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/journaling-together-4/2026-08-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260812T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260812T130000
DTSTAMP:20260513T200806Z
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SUMMARY:Parkinson’s and the Gut-Brain Connection
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE for the August Wellness Webcast: Parkinson’s and the Gut-Brain Connection \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nExplore how Parkinson’s impacts the body’s gut-brain connection with Dr. Bianca Palushaj. During this presentation\, she will discuss how the digestive system and brain communicate\, and why this relationship may play an important role in Parkinson’s disease. She will also explore how gut health may influence Parkinson’s symptoms\, digestion\, mood\, inflammation\, and overall wellbeing. \n\n\n\nPresenter bio:Dr. Palushaj is a board-certified and fellowship trained neurologist. She specializes in movement disorders\, including but not limited to Parkinson’s disease (PD) and atypical parkinsonian disorders\, essential tremor\, and dystonia. She has also developed a practice in diagnosing and treating disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBI)\, which often occur in individuals with neurodegenerative disease. \n\n\n\nThis webcast is brought you our by platinum sponsor:
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/parkinsons-and-the-gut-brain-connection/
CATEGORIES:Wellness Webcast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260810T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260810T203000
DTSTAMP:20260608T214453Z
CREATED:20260608T212522Z
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SUMMARY:YOPDX - A Social Gathering for People with Young Onset Parkinson's
DESCRIPTION:If 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. Questions? Contact Community Liaison Amy Lavallee at info@briangrant.org. \n\n\n\n\n\nHuge thanks to our gold and platinum sponsors!
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/yopdx-a-social-get-together-for-people-with-young-onset-parkinsons-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260727T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260727T203000
DTSTAMP:20260204T210022Z
CREATED:20260204T205948Z
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SUMMARY:PDX Care Partners Group - A Parkinson's Care Partner Meet Up
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Community Liaison Amy Lavallee at info@briangrant.org. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHuge thanks to our gold and platinum sponsors! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/pdx-care-partners-group-a-parkinsons-care-partner-meet-up-8/2026-07-27/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260716T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260716T170000
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SUMMARY:Craft and Chat
DESCRIPTION:Register here for this class held on one thursday of the month\, 4-5 pm PT/7-8 pm ET.\nArt has been shown to benefit Parkinson’s on a physical\, emotional\, social\, and cognitive level. \nYou are invited to a social hour of crafting and chatting! In this one-hour session you will have an opportunity to get your creative juices flowing while socializing with others in a relaxing low-pressure Zoom environment. This is an opportunity to pick up a craft you have been wanting to do or keep putting off and visit with other people with Parkinson’s. You can share stories\, ideas\, and ask questions all while working on your individual crafts. \nThe craft is the attendee’s preference. Crafts can be anything from collage\, cutting magazines\, drawing\, knitting\, painting\, clay\, coloring\, etc. \nEach session stands alone\, so feel free to register\, drop in\, and see what we’re up to. There are no expectations\, just a supportive community. So\, grab your crayons and allow yourself to explore new friendships. \nQuestions? Email us at info@briangrant.org.      Register here
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/craft-and-chat-3/2026-07-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260715T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260715T140000
DTSTAMP:20260625T233830Z
CREATED:20260625T233636Z
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SUMMARY:Journaling Together
DESCRIPTION:Register here for this class held on every third wednesday of the month\, 1-2 pm PT/4-5 pm ET.\n\n\n\nYou 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 muscles conditioned. In each session\, a unique prompt or question will be offered to spark creativity and then you’ll have some writing time in the company of others via Zoom. Participants are welcome to share some of the day’s writing and discuss what they discovered during the exercise\, though sharing work is not required. Each session stands alone\, so feel free to drop in and see what comes up when you take the expectations out of creative expression. Let’s have fun and do it together! \n\n\n\nPeople with Parkinson’s and Care Partners are welcome.  \n\n\n\nAbout the InstructorRebecca Gifford is a writer\, writing coach and workshop facilitator who loves helping people make writing a meaningful part of their life and growth. She’s been writing professionally for 25 years as a marketing content developer\, blogger\, freelance journalist\, and author of her memoir Cancer Happens: Coming of Age with Cancer. She facilitates her online workshops throughout North America and beyond\, including as an instructor at the BC Brain Wellness Program and as a faculty member for the Parkinson’s Pride Initiative at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. Rebecca is an active member of the Parkinson’s community; her husband was diagnosed with YOPD in 2017. Together they host the award-winning podcast When Life Gives You Parkinson’s. She is a Parkinson’s and care partner advocate and proud PD Avenger. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Email us at info@briangrant.org.      Register here
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/journaling-together-4/2026-07-15/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260713T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260713T203000
DTSTAMP:20260608T214252Z
CREATED:20260608T212405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T214252Z
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SUMMARY:YOPDX - a social get together for people with young onset Parkinson's
DESCRIPTION:If 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. Questions? Contact Community Liaison Amy Lavallee at info@briangrant.org. \n\n\n\n\n\nHuge thanks to our gold and platinum sponsors!
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/yopdx-a-social-get-together-for-people-with-young-onset-parkinsons-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260708T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260708T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T213157Z
CREATED:20260428T172949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T213157Z
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SUMMARY:How the Arts Help My PD
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE for the July Wellness Webcast: How the Arts Help My PD \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJoin us for an inspiring conversation about how creative expression can transform life with Parkinson’s. Through mime\, dance\, and art\, Barbara Mathews has discovered powerful tools for movement\, connection\, and joy. \n\n\n\nPresenter bio:Barbara Salsberg Mathews is an artist\, educator\, author\, and advocate dedicated to living well with Parkinson’s. She graduated from Ontario College of Art [OCADU]\, earned her M.Ed. from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education\, and taught visual and dramatic arts in high schools for over 25 years. Since retiring as Head of Visual Art from Toronto Board’s Northern Secondary School\, Barbara now lives with her husband in Guelph where she continues to volunteer and create art. \n\n\n\nThis webcast is brought you our by platinum sponsor:
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/how-the-arts-help-my-pd/
CATEGORIES:Wellness Webcast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260622T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260622T203000
DTSTAMP:20260204T210022Z
CREATED:20260204T205948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T210022Z
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SUMMARY:PDX Care Partners Group - A Parkinson's Care Partner Meet Up
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Community Liaison Amy Lavallee at info@briangrant.org. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHuge thanks to our gold and platinum sponsors! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/pdx-care-partners-group-a-parkinsons-care-partner-meet-up-8/2026-06-22/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T140000
DTSTAMP:20260615T184434Z
CREATED:20260608T213909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T184434Z
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SUMMARY:YOPDX - PD Potluck Picnic
DESCRIPTION:If you live in the Portland Metro area\, join us for special edition of 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’ll be hosting a summer potluck picnic!  \n\n\n\nLocation: Laurelhurst Park\, SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd & Stark St\, Portland\, OR 97214 \n\n\n\nTime: 6/20/2611:00am-2:00pm \n\n\n\nWhat to bring: A food item to share\, blankets\, chairs\, games\, etc. If you’re bringing food\, please let us know by adding it to the Picnic Sign Up Sheet.  \n\n\n\nWho can come: Everyone! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Community Liaison Amy Lavallee at info@briangrant.org. \n\n\n\n\n\nHuge thanks to our gold and platinum sponsors!
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/yopdx-pd-potluck-picnic/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260618T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260618T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T200318Z
CREATED:20260505T195957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T200318Z
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SUMMARY:Craft and Chat
DESCRIPTION:Register here for this class held on one thursday of the month\, 4-5 pm PT/7-8 pm ET.\nArt has been shown to benefit Parkinson’s on a physical\, emotional\, social\, and cognitive level. \nYou are invited to a social hour of crafting and chatting! In this one-hour session you will have an opportunity to get your creative juices flowing while socializing with others in a relaxing low-pressure Zoom environment. This is an opportunity to pick up a craft you have been wanting to do or keep putting off and visit with other people with Parkinson’s. You can share stories\, ideas\, and ask questions all while working on your individual crafts. \nThe craft is the attendee’s preference. Crafts can be anything from collage\, cutting magazines\, drawing\, knitting\, painting\, clay\, coloring\, etc. \nEach session stands alone\, so feel free to register\, drop in\, and see what we’re up to. There are no expectations\, just a supportive community. So\, grab your crayons and allow yourself to explore new friendships. \nQuestions? Email us at info@briangrant.org.      Register here
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/craft-and-chat-3/2026-06-18/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260617T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260617T180000
DTSTAMP:20251222T200349Z
CREATED:20251222T200038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T200349Z
UID:10000729-1781715600-1781719200@briangrant.org
SUMMARY:Journaling Together
DESCRIPTION:Register here for this class held on every third wednesday of the month\, 5-6 pm PT/8-9 pm ET.\nYou 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 muscles conditioned. In each session\, a unique prompt or question will be offered to spark creativity and then you’ll have some writing time in the company of others via Zoom. Participants are welcome to share some of the day’s writing and discuss what they discovered during the exercise\, though sharing work is not required. Each session stands alone\, so feel free to drop in and see what comes up when you take the expectations out of creative expression. Let’s have fun and do it together! \nPeople with Parkinson’s and Care Partners are welcome.  \nAbout the InstructorRebecca Gifford is a writer\, writing coach and workshop facilitator who loves helping people make writing a meaningful part of their life and growth. She’s been writing professionally for 25 years as a marketing content developer\, blogger\, freelance journalist\, and author of her memoir Cancer Happens: Coming of Age with Cancer. She facilitates her online workshops throughout North America and beyond\, including as an instructor at the BC Brain Wellness Program and as a faculty member for the Parkinson’s Pride Initiative at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. Rebecca is an active member of the Parkinson’s community; her husband was diagnosed with YOPD in 2017. Together they host the award-winning podcast When Life Gives You Parkinson’s. She is a Parkinson’s and care partner advocate and proud PD Avenger. \nQuestions? Email us at info@briangrant.org.      Register here
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/journaling-together-3/2026-06-17/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260610T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260610T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T213858Z
CREATED:20260428T213422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T213858Z
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SUMMARY:Reducing "Off" Time: A New Treatment for Parkinson’s
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE for the June Parkinson’s Spotlight Webinar – Reducing “Off” Time: A New Treatment for Parkinson’s \n\n\n\nJoin us on Wednesday\, June 10\, 2026 for our June 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 of continuous levodopa-based therapy to improve motor fluctuations. Join us to learn more\, hear from a patient about their experience and ask Michael your questions. This informational event is open to people with Parkinson’s and their care partners. \n\n\n\nPresenter bio: \n\n\n\nMichael Vitti is an account executive with AbbVie\, covering Oregon\, Alaska\, and Utah. Michael has over eight years of experience working with AbbVie in the Parkinson’s community.
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/reducing-off-time-a-new-treatment-for-pd/
CATEGORIES:Wellness Webcast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260525T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260525T203000
DTSTAMP:20260204T210022Z
CREATED:20260204T205948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T210022Z
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SUMMARY:PDX Care Partners Group - A Parkinson's Care Partner Meet Up
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Community Liaison Amy Lavallee at info@briangrant.org. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHuge thanks to our gold and platinum sponsors! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/pdx-care-partners-group-a-parkinsons-care-partner-meet-up-8/2026-05-25/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260524T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260527T235959
DTSTAMP:20250626T202226Z
CREATED:20250626T201253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T202226Z
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SUMMARY:2026 World Parkinson Congress
DESCRIPTION:The triennial World Parkinson Congresses provides an international forum for basic scientists\, clinical researchers\, healthcare professionals\, people with Parkinson’s and others to come together under one roof to discuss\, learn\, and engage in debate around the latest scientific discoveries\, medical and comprehensive care practices related to Parkinson’s disease.
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/world-parkinson-congress/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T200318Z
CREATED:20260505T195957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T200318Z
UID:10000716-1779379200-1779382800@briangrant.org
SUMMARY:Craft and Chat
DESCRIPTION:Register here for this class held on one thursday of the month\, 4-5 pm PT/7-8 pm ET.\nArt has been shown to benefit Parkinson’s on a physical\, emotional\, social\, and cognitive level. \nYou are invited to a social hour of crafting and chatting! In this one-hour session you will have an opportunity to get your creative juices flowing while socializing with others in a relaxing low-pressure Zoom environment. This is an opportunity to pick up a craft you have been wanting to do or keep putting off and visit with other people with Parkinson’s. You can share stories\, ideas\, and ask questions all while working on your individual crafts. \nThe craft is the attendee’s preference. Crafts can be anything from collage\, cutting magazines\, drawing\, knitting\, painting\, clay\, coloring\, etc. \nEach session stands alone\, so feel free to register\, drop in\, and see what we’re up to. There are no expectations\, just a supportive community. So\, grab your crayons and allow yourself to explore new friendships. \nQuestions? Email us at info@briangrant.org.      Register here
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/craft-and-chat-3/2026-05-21/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260520T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260520T180000
DTSTAMP:20251222T200349Z
CREATED:20251222T200038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T200349Z
UID:10000728-1779296400-1779300000@briangrant.org
SUMMARY:Journaling Together
DESCRIPTION:Register here for this class held on every third wednesday of the month\, 5-6 pm PT/8-9 pm ET.\nYou 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 muscles conditioned. In each session\, a unique prompt or question will be offered to spark creativity and then you’ll have some writing time in the company of others via Zoom. Participants are welcome to share some of the day’s writing and discuss what they discovered during the exercise\, though sharing work is not required. Each session stands alone\, so feel free to drop in and see what comes up when you take the expectations out of creative expression. Let’s have fun and do it together! \nPeople with Parkinson’s and Care Partners are welcome.  \nAbout the InstructorRebecca Gifford is a writer\, writing coach and workshop facilitator who loves helping people make writing a meaningful part of their life and growth. She’s been writing professionally for 25 years as a marketing content developer\, blogger\, freelance journalist\, and author of her memoir Cancer Happens: Coming of Age with Cancer. She facilitates her online workshops throughout North America and beyond\, including as an instructor at the BC Brain Wellness Program and as a faculty member for the Parkinson’s Pride Initiative at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. Rebecca is an active member of the Parkinson’s community; her husband was diagnosed with YOPD in 2017. Together they host the award-winning podcast When Life Gives You Parkinson’s. She is a Parkinson’s and care partner advocate and proud PD Avenger. \nQuestions? Email us at info@briangrant.org.      Register here
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/journaling-together-3/2026-05-20/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260513T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260513T130000
DTSTAMP:20260204T234337Z
CREATED:20260204T233708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T234337Z
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SUMMARY:Autonomic Disfunction and Parkinson's
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE for the May Wellness Webcast: Autonomic Disfunction and Parkinson’s \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAutonomic dysfunction can affect many everyday functions in Parkinson’s\, from blood pressure and digestion to temperature regulation and bladder control. We’ll hear from a movement disorder specialist about what this means and what we can do about it. \n\n\n\nPresenter bio:Dr. Michelle Lavallee Dagostine is a movement disorder specialist with Hartford HealthCare Medical Group and is part of the Chase Family Movement Disorder Center. Dr. Lavallee Dagostine was the associate director of clinical research at the Institute for Neurodegenerative Disorders for several years prior to joining Hartford HealthCare in her current role. She sits on the board of the American Parkinson’s Disease Association\, CT chapter\, and is passionate about educating her patients and their families.   \n\n\n\nThis webcast is brought you our by platinum sponsor:
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/autonomic-disfunction-and-parkinsons/
CATEGORIES:Wellness Webcast
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