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SUMMARY:YOPDX – Social Get Together for People with Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease
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. We meet the second Monday of every month at Steeplejack Brewing Company. Questions? Contact Community Liaison Amy Lavallee at info@briangrant.org.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/yopdx-social-get-together-for-people-with-young-onset-parkinsons-disease-3/2025-07-14/
LOCATION:Steeplejack Brewing\, 2400 NE Broadway\, Portland\, OR\, United States
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SUMMARY:Palliative Care is for all People with Parkinson’s
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE for the July Wellness Webcast: Palliative Care is for all People with Parkinson’s \n\n\n\nPalliative 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 planning are just a few of the levels of support needed for all people living with Parkinson’s. Join us on Wednesday\, July 9\, 12-1pm PT/3-4pm ET when Dr. Benzi Kluger walks us through how Palliative care can help us all. \n\n\n\nPresenter bio:Benzi M. Kluger\, MD\, MS\, Founding Director of the Palliative Care Research Center and Neuropalliative Care Division at the University of Rochester Medical Center who has conducted multiple studies on palliative care and has seen its benefits first-hand among patients and their families.
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/palliative-care-and-parkinsons/
CATEGORIES:Wellness Webcast
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness Weekly Online Drop-In Class
DESCRIPTION:Breath 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.  \n\n\n\nEach 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 Zoom meeting details will be sent directly to attendees after registration is complete. Please scroll to the bottom of the Eventbrite email to locate the Zoom details.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/mindfulness-weekly-online-drop-in-class/2025-07-08/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250701T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250701T123000
DTSTAMP:20250108T165847Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T165847Z
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness Weekly Online Drop-In Class
DESCRIPTION:Breath 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.  \n\n\n\nEach 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 Zoom meeting details will be sent directly to attendees after registration is complete. Please scroll to the bottom of the Eventbrite email to locate the Zoom details.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/mindfulness-weekly-online-drop-in-class/2025-07-01/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250626T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250626T170000
DTSTAMP:20250211T004500Z
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SUMMARY:Craft and Chat
DESCRIPTION:Register here for this class held on every Fourth 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-for-parkinsons/2025-06-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250624T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250624T123000
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CREATED:20250108T165606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T165847Z
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness Weekly Online Drop-In Class
DESCRIPTION:Breath 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.  \n\n\n\nEach 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 Zoom meeting details will be sent directly to attendees after registration is complete. Please scroll to the bottom of the Eventbrite email to locate the Zoom details.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/mindfulness-weekly-online-drop-in-class/2025-06-24/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250623T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250623T203000
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CREATED:20251222T192424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T192425Z
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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\nRegister Now
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/pdx-care-partners-group-a-parkinsons-care-partner-meet-up-5/2025-06-23/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250618T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250618T180000
DTSTAMP:20250108T150635Z
CREATED:20241220T234254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T150635Z
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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-2/2025-06-18/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250617T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250617T123000
DTSTAMP:20250108T165847Z
CREATED:20250108T165606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T165847Z
UID:10000506-1750159800-1750163400@briangrant.org
SUMMARY:Mindfulness Weekly Online Drop-In Class
DESCRIPTION:Breath 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.  \n\n\n\nEach 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 Zoom meeting details will be sent directly to attendees after registration is complete. Please scroll to the bottom of the Eventbrite email to locate the Zoom details.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/mindfulness-weekly-online-drop-in-class/2025-06-17/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250611T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250611T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T214421Z
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SUMMARY:How Does Art Benefit People with Parkinson’s?
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE for the June Wellness Webcast: How Does Art Benefit People with Parkinson’s? \n\n\n\nIt’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 therapy can do more to benefit Parkinson’s disease by improving overall visual-cognitive skills\, visual exploration strategies\, and general motor functions. \n\n\n\nPresenter bios:Marygrace Berberian\, a licensed and registered Art Therapist and licensed clinical social worker\, is the Director of the Graduate Art Therapy Program. She has been actively involved in the Graduate Art Therapy Program as a Faculty Member\, Internship Coordinator and Program Coordinator for over 20 years. Marygrace has more recently focused on the rehabilitative benefits of community-based art therapy for adults struggling with degenerative diseases and was awarded the Rawley Silver Research Award by the American Art Therapy Association.
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/art-benefits-parkinsons/
CATEGORIES:Wellness Webcast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T123000
DTSTAMP:20250108T165847Z
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness Weekly Online Drop-In Class
DESCRIPTION:Breath 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.  \n\n\n\nEach 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 Zoom meeting details will be sent directly to attendees after registration is complete. Please scroll to the bottom of the Eventbrite email to locate the Zoom details.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/mindfulness-weekly-online-drop-in-class/2025-06-10/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250609T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250609T203000
DTSTAMP:20251222T191949Z
CREATED:20251222T191947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T191949Z
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SUMMARY:YOPDX – Social Get Together for People with Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease
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. We meet the second Monday of every month at Steeplejack Brewing Company. Questions? Contact Community Liaison Amy Lavallee at info@briangrant.org.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/yopdx-social-get-together-for-people-with-young-onset-parkinsons-disease-3/2025-06-09/
LOCATION:Steeplejack Brewing\, 2400 NE Broadway\, Portland\, OR\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T110000
DTSTAMP:20250418T170406Z
CREATED:20250415T175551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T170406Z
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SUMMARY:Tai Chi for PD Class
DESCRIPTION:Register here for this class held on every thursday for 6 weeks\, 10-11 am PT/1-2 pm ET.\nReduce fall risk and improve balance with Tai Chi! \nJoin 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 one or all six classes depending on your schedule! \nEach class is highly adaptable to a variety of abilities and instructed by our experienced teacher – internationally recognized PD exercise expert\, champion martial artist\, and licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy – Dr. Michael Braitsch PT\, DPT. \nTai Chi is an internal Chinese martial art. Focused on slow and meditative forms\, Tai Chi is known to help people improve their balance and posture along with many other healthful benefits.  \nQuestions? Email us at info@briangrant.org.      Register here
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/tai-chi-for-pd-class/2025-06-05/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250603T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250603T123000
DTSTAMP:20250108T165847Z
CREATED:20250108T165606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T165847Z
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness Weekly Online Drop-In Class
DESCRIPTION:Breath 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.  \n\n\n\nEach 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 Zoom meeting details will be sent directly to attendees after registration is complete. Please scroll to the bottom of the Eventbrite email to locate the Zoom details.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/mindfulness-weekly-online-drop-in-class/2025-06-03/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250529T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250529T110000
DTSTAMP:20250418T170406Z
CREATED:20250415T175551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T170406Z
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SUMMARY:Tai Chi for PD Class
DESCRIPTION:Register here for this class held on every thursday for 6 weeks\, 10-11 am PT/1-2 pm ET.\nReduce fall risk and improve balance with Tai Chi! \nJoin 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 one or all six classes depending on your schedule! \nEach class is highly adaptable to a variety of abilities and instructed by our experienced teacher – internationally recognized PD exercise expert\, champion martial artist\, and licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy – Dr. Michael Braitsch PT\, DPT. \nTai Chi is an internal Chinese martial art. Focused on slow and meditative forms\, Tai Chi is known to help people improve their balance and posture along with many other healthful benefits.  \nQuestions? Email us at info@briangrant.org.      Register here
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/tai-chi-for-pd-class/2025-05-29/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250527T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250527T123000
DTSTAMP:20250108T165847Z
CREATED:20250108T165606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T165847Z
UID:10000503-1748345400-1748349000@briangrant.org
SUMMARY:Mindfulness Weekly Online Drop-In Class
DESCRIPTION:Breath 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.  \n\n\n\nEach 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 Zoom meeting details will be sent directly to attendees after registration is complete. Please scroll to the bottom of the Eventbrite email to locate the Zoom details.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/mindfulness-weekly-online-drop-in-class/2025-05-27/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250526T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250526T203000
DTSTAMP:20250108T150717Z
CREATED:20241227T183820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T150717Z
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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\nRegister Now
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/pdx-care-partners-group-a-parkinsons-care-partner-meet-up-3/2025-05-26/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250522T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250522T170000
DTSTAMP:20250211T004500Z
CREATED:20250204T192312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T004500Z
UID:10000644-1747929600-1747933200@briangrant.org
SUMMARY:Craft and Chat
DESCRIPTION:Register here for this class held on every Fourth 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-for-parkinsons/2025-05-22/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250522T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250522T110000
DTSTAMP:20250418T170406Z
CREATED:20250415T175551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T170406Z
UID:10000666-1747908000-1747911600@briangrant.org
SUMMARY:Tai Chi for PD Class
DESCRIPTION:Register here for this class held on every thursday for 6 weeks\, 10-11 am PT/1-2 pm ET.\nReduce fall risk and improve balance with Tai Chi! \nJoin 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 one or all six classes depending on your schedule! \nEach class is highly adaptable to a variety of abilities and instructed by our experienced teacher – internationally recognized PD exercise expert\, champion martial artist\, and licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy – Dr. Michael Braitsch PT\, DPT. \nTai Chi is an internal Chinese martial art. Focused on slow and meditative forms\, Tai Chi is known to help people improve their balance and posture along with many other healthful benefits.  \nQuestions? Email us at info@briangrant.org.      Register here
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/tai-chi-for-pd-class/2025-05-22/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250521T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250521T180000
DTSTAMP:20250108T150635Z
CREATED:20241220T234254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T150635Z
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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-2/2025-05-21/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250520T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250520T123000
DTSTAMP:20250108T165847Z
CREATED:20250108T165606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T165847Z
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness Weekly Online Drop-In Class
DESCRIPTION:Breath 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.  \n\n\n\nEach 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 Zoom meeting details will be sent directly to attendees after registration is complete. Please scroll to the bottom of the Eventbrite email to locate the Zoom details.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/mindfulness-weekly-online-drop-in-class/2025-05-20/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250515T110000
DTSTAMP:20250418T170406Z
CREATED:20250415T175551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T170406Z
UID:10000665-1747303200-1747306800@briangrant.org
SUMMARY:Tai Chi for PD Class
DESCRIPTION:Register here for this class held on every thursday for 6 weeks\, 10-11 am PT/1-2 pm ET.\nReduce fall risk and improve balance with Tai Chi! \nJoin 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 one or all six classes depending on your schedule! \nEach class is highly adaptable to a variety of abilities and instructed by our experienced teacher – internationally recognized PD exercise expert\, champion martial artist\, and licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy – Dr. Michael Braitsch PT\, DPT. \nTai Chi is an internal Chinese martial art. Focused on slow and meditative forms\, Tai Chi is known to help people improve their balance and posture along with many other healthful benefits.  \nQuestions? Email us at info@briangrant.org.      Register here
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/tai-chi-for-pd-class/2025-05-15/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250514T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250514T130000
DTSTAMP:20250320T170705Z
CREATED:20250318T223440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T170705Z
UID:10000657-1747224000-1747227600@briangrant.org
SUMMARY:Hearing Loss and Parkinson's
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE for the May Wellness Webcast: Hearing Loss and Parkinson’s \n\n\n\nDrs. 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. \n\n\n\nPresenter bio: \n\n\n\nPresenter bios:Dr. Lee Neilson is a neurologist specializing in movement disorders (with an emphasis on Parkinson disease) at the Portland VA Parkinson Disease Research\, Education\, and Clinical Center and Oregon Health &Science University Parkinson Center of Excellence. His research focuses on understanding the mechanisms underlying neurodegenerative disease\, develop biomarkers for disease activity and progression\, and apply these in studies of disease-modifying therapeutics. As well as exploring the risk factors of PD\, with a current focus on chronic pain\, PTSD\, TBI\, and other military exposures. \n\n\n\nDr. Kelly Reavis has a faculty appointment in the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health in the Epidemiology programs. As a clinician scientist\, she is passionate about incorporating public health principles and epidemiologic methods into the field of auditory health and other health sciences. Her research aims to fill gaps in our foundational understanding of the burden of hearing loss and epidemiologic associations between military exposures and hearing both during and after service\, and mechanisms that can explain these effects.
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/hearing-loss-and-parkinsons/
CATEGORIES:Wellness Webcast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250513T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250513T123000
DTSTAMP:20250108T165847Z
CREATED:20250108T165606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T165847Z
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness Weekly Online Drop-In Class
DESCRIPTION:Breath 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.  \n\n\n\nEach 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 Zoom meeting details will be sent directly to attendees after registration is complete. Please scroll to the bottom of the Eventbrite email to locate the Zoom details.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/mindfulness-weekly-online-drop-in-class/2025-05-13/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250512T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250512T203000
DTSTAMP:20250131T145253Z
CREATED:20240115T024029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T145253Z
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SUMMARY:YOPDX – Social Get Together for People with Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease
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. We meet the second Monday of every month at Steeplejack Brewing Company. Questions? Contact Community Liaison Amy Lavallee at info@briangrant.org.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/yopdx-social-get-together-for-people-with-young-onset-parkinsons-disease-2/2025-05-12/
LOCATION:Steeplejack Brewing\, 2400 NE Broadway\, Portland\, OR\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250508T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250508T110000
DTSTAMP:20250418T170406Z
CREATED:20250415T175551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T170406Z
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SUMMARY:Tai Chi for PD Class
DESCRIPTION:Register here for this class held on every thursday for 6 weeks\, 10-11 am PT/1-2 pm ET.\nReduce fall risk and improve balance with Tai Chi! \nJoin 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 one or all six classes depending on your schedule! \nEach class is highly adaptable to a variety of abilities and instructed by our experienced teacher – internationally recognized PD exercise expert\, champion martial artist\, and licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy – Dr. Michael Braitsch PT\, DPT. \nTai Chi is an internal Chinese martial art. Focused on slow and meditative forms\, Tai Chi is known to help people improve their balance and posture along with many other healthful benefits.  \nQuestions? Email us at info@briangrant.org.      Register here
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/tai-chi-for-pd-class/2025-05-08/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250506T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250506T123000
DTSTAMP:20250108T165847Z
CREATED:20250108T165606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T165847Z
UID:10000500-1746531000-1746534600@briangrant.org
SUMMARY:Mindfulness Weekly Online Drop-In Class
DESCRIPTION:Breath 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.  \n\n\n\nEach 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 Zoom meeting details will be sent directly to attendees after registration is complete. Please scroll to the bottom of the Eventbrite email to locate the Zoom details.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/mindfulness-weekly-online-drop-in-class/2025-05-06/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250501T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250501T110000
DTSTAMP:20250418T170406Z
CREATED:20250415T175551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T170406Z
UID:10000663-1746093600-1746097200@briangrant.org
SUMMARY:Tai Chi for PD Class
DESCRIPTION:Register here for this class held on every thursday for 6 weeks\, 10-11 am PT/1-2 pm ET.\nReduce fall risk and improve balance with Tai Chi! \nJoin 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 one or all six classes depending on your schedule! \nEach class is highly adaptable to a variety of abilities and instructed by our experienced teacher – internationally recognized PD exercise expert\, champion martial artist\, and licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy – Dr. Michael Braitsch PT\, DPT. \nTai Chi is an internal Chinese martial art. Focused on slow and meditative forms\, Tai Chi is known to help people improve their balance and posture along with many other healthful benefits.  \nQuestions? Email us at info@briangrant.org.      Register here
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/tai-chi-for-pd-class/2025-05-01/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250429T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250429T123000
DTSTAMP:20250108T165847Z
CREATED:20250108T165606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T165847Z
UID:10000499-1745926200-1745929800@briangrant.org
SUMMARY:Mindfulness Weekly Online Drop-In Class
DESCRIPTION:Breath 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.  \n\n\n\nEach 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 Zoom meeting details will be sent directly to attendees after registration is complete. Please scroll to the bottom of the Eventbrite email to locate the Zoom details.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/mindfulness-weekly-online-drop-in-class/2025-04-29/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250428T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250428T203000
DTSTAMP:20250108T150717Z
CREATED:20241227T183820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T150717Z
UID:10000630-1745865000-1745872200@briangrant.org
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\nRegister Now
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/pdx-care-partners-group-a-parkinsons-care-partner-meet-up-3/2025-04-28/
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