Events List
Events
The PRO-21 Diet for Parkinson’s
REGISTER HERE for the January Wellness Webcast: The PRO-21 Diet for Parkinson's The PRO-21 diet was built by experts specifically for people with Parkinson’s. Join us to learn more from one of the study’s researchers, Laurie Mischley, ND PhD MPH. She’ll share how to implement these findings in your life, including which food choices matter […]
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 […]
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 […]
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? […]
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 […]
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Course – Winter 2026
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, […]
Improving Speech and Swallowing with Parkinson’s
REGISTER HERE for the February Wellness Webcast: Improving Speech and Swallowing with Parkinson's Speech and swallowing can be difficult for those living with Parkinson's. Luckily there are ways to improve both! Presenter bio:Julia Robinson (MS, CCC, SLP) is a speech-language pathologist with 25 years of experience who values evidence-based practice. She is part of the […]
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? […]
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 […]
Gait and Freezing in Parkinson’s
REGISTER HERE for the March Wellness Webcast: Gait and Freezing in Parkinson's Gait freezing and walking challenges are some of the most frustrating movement symptoms in Parkinson’s. Learn from a physical therapist specializing in Parkinson’s about why gait changes happen and the practical tools and strategies you need to improve mobility. Presenter bio:Dr. Mike Braitsch […]
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 […]