BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Brian Grant Foundation - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Brian Grant Foundation X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://briangrant.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Brian Grant Foundation REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260513T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260513T130000 DTSTAMP:20260204T234337Z CREATED:20260204T233708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T234337Z UID:10000738-1778673600-1778677200@briangrant.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://briangrant.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Depression-Anxiety-and-Apathy-whats-the-difference-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260511T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260511T203000 DTSTAMP:20260204T205802Z CREATED:20260204T205800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T205802Z UID:10000688-1778524200-1778531400@briangrant.org 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\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHuge thanks to our gold and platinum sponsors! URL:https://briangrant.org/event/yopdx-social-get-together-for-people-with-young-onset-parkinsons-disease-4/2026-05-11/ LOCATION:Steeplejack Brewing\, 2400 NE Broadway\, Portland\, OR\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://briangrant.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/BGF_YoPDX-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260427T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260427T203000 DTSTAMP:20260204T210022Z CREATED:20260204T205948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T210022Z UID:10000700-1777314600-1777321800@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 \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-8/2026-04-27/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://briangrant.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/PDXCarePartnerEventbrite1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260424T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260424T220000 DTSTAMP:20251105T185528Z CREATED:20251105T183235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T185528Z UID:10000680-1777053600-1777068000@briangrant.org SUMMARY:Shake It 'Til We Make It DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 16th anniversary celebration with auctions\, fine dining and entertainment to benefit the Brian Grant Foundation.  \n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: Friday\, April 24\, 2026 Time: 6 – 10 pmLocation: The Avenue\, 631 NE Grand Ave.\, PortlandInformation: https://briangrantfdn.ejoinme.org/gala URL:https://briangrant.org/event/shake-it-til-we-make-it-2026/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://briangrant.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Screenshot-2025-11-05-103356.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260423T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260423T170000 DTSTAMP:20251222T195536Z CREATED:20251222T195033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T195536Z UID:10000715-1776960000-1776963600@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-2/2026-04-23/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://briangrant.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Craft-Chat-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260415T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260415T180000 DTSTAMP:20251222T200349Z CREATED:20251222T200038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T200349Z UID:10000727-1776272400-1776276000@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-3/2026-04-15/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://briangrant.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/s9cc2skysjm.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260413T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260413T203000 DTSTAMP:20260204T205802Z CREATED:20260204T205800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T205802Z UID:10000687-1776105000-1776112200@briangrant.org 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\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHuge thanks to our gold and platinum sponsors! URL:https://briangrant.org/event/yopdx-social-get-together-for-people-with-young-onset-parkinsons-disease-4/2026-04-13/ LOCATION:Steeplejack Brewing\, 2400 NE Broadway\, Portland\, OR\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://briangrant.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/BGF_YoPDX-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260408T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260408T130000 DTSTAMP:20260204T234246Z CREATED:20260204T232809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T234246Z UID:10000737-1775649600-1775653200@briangrant.org SUMMARY:SPARX Clinical Trials - Reshaping Exercise and PD DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE for the April Wellness Webcast: SPARX Clinical Trials – Reshaping Exercise and PD \n\n\n\nSPARX clinical trials are reshaping how we understand exercise and Parkinson’s disease. Join the Brian Grant Foundation for a conversation with a lead researcher of the SPARX trials to learn how different types and intensities of exercise may impact Parkinson’s progression. \n\n\n\nPresenter bio:Daniel Corcos\, PhD obtained a doctorate in motor control from the University of Oregon. His research interests include helping people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) improve their quality of life\, mobility and cognition\, and slowing disease progression. His group develops interventions (such as resistance exercise\, endurance exercise\, stretching\, and balance training) to reduce symptoms and delay disease progression. He is also interested in developing outreach programs that ensure the inclusion of diverse participants his studies and fostering outreach programs that impact minority communities.  \n\n\n\n   \n\n\n\nThis webcast is brought you our by platinum sponsor: URL:https://briangrant.org/event/sparx-clinical-trials-reshaping-exercise-and-pd/ CATEGORIES:Wellness Webcast ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://briangrant.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Depression-Anxiety-and-Apathy-whats-the-difference.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260326T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260326T170000 DTSTAMP:20251222T195536Z CREATED:20251222T195033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T195536Z UID:10000714-1774540800-1774544400@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-2/2026-03-26/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://briangrant.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Craft-Chat-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260325T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260325T130000 DTSTAMP:20260206T175605Z CREATED:20260206T174637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T175605Z UID:10000739-1774440000-1774443600@briangrant.org SUMMARY:Next Is Now: Innovating Parkinson’s Treatment DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE for the March Parkinson’s Spotlight Webinar – Next Is Now: Innovating Parkinson’s Treatment \n\n\n\nJoin us on Wednesday\, March 25\, 2026\, from 12-1pm PT/3-4pm ET to learn from featured speaker Khashayar Dashtipour\, MD\, PhD\, about an innovative extended-release therapy designed to increase “Good On” time for people with Parkinson’s disease. This educational webinar is provided in partnership with Amneal. \n\n\n\nPresenter bio: \n\n\n\nDr. Dashtipour is Associate Professor of Neurology and Basic Sciences\, Director of the Division of Movement Disorders\, and Research Director in the Department of Neurology at Loma Linda University in Loma Linda\, California. URL:https://briangrant.org/event/next-is-now-innovating-parkinsons-treatment-2/ CATEGORIES:Wellness Webcast ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://briangrant.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/BGF-Graphics-MAIN.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260323T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260323T203000 DTSTAMP:20260204T210022Z CREATED:20260204T205948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T210022Z UID:10000699-1774290600-1774297800@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 \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-8/2026-03-23/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://briangrant.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/PDXCarePartnerEventbrite1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260318T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260318T180000 DTSTAMP:20251222T200349Z CREATED:20251222T200038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T200349Z UID:10000726-1773853200-1773856800@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-3/2026-03-18/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://briangrant.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/s9cc2skysjm.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260309T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260309T203000 DTSTAMP:20260204T205802Z CREATED:20260204T205800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T205802Z UID:10000686-1773081000-1773088200@briangrant.org 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\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHuge thanks to our gold and platinum sponsors! URL:https://briangrant.org/event/yopdx-social-get-together-for-people-with-young-onset-parkinsons-disease-4/2026-03-09/ LOCATION:Steeplejack Brewing\, 2400 NE Broadway\, Portland\, OR\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://briangrant.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/BGF_YoPDX-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260302T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260302T130000 DTSTAMP:20260204T234204Z CREATED:20260204T231615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T234204Z UID:10000736-1772452800-1772456400@briangrant.org SUMMARY:Gait and Freezing in Parkinson's DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE for the March Wellness Webcast: Gait and Freezing in Parkinson’s \n\n\n\nGait 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. \n\n\n\nPresenter bio:Dr. Mike Braitsch PT\, DPT\, is a physical therapist\, owner of Tribe Wellness\, and an Assistant Clinical Professor of Physical Therapy at Texas Woman’s University. With a passion for accessible movement and community-based care\, Mike has been a longtime advocate for helping people with Parkinson’s stay active\, connected\, and empowered.     \n\n\n\nThis webcast is brought you our by platinum sponsor: URL:https://briangrant.org/event/gait-and-freezing-in-parkinsons/ CATEGORIES:Wellness Webcast ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://briangrant.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Depression-Anxiety-and-Apathy-whats-the-difference-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260226T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260226T170000 DTSTAMP:20251222T195536Z CREATED:20251222T195033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T195536Z UID:10000713-1772121600-1772125200@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-2/2026-02-26/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://briangrant.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Craft-Chat-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260223T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260223T203000 DTSTAMP:20260204T210022Z CREATED:20260204T205948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T210022Z UID:10000698-1771871400-1771878600@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 \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-8/2026-02-23/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://briangrant.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/PDXCarePartnerEventbrite1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260218T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260218T180000 DTSTAMP:20251222T200349Z CREATED:20251222T200038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T200349Z UID:10000725-1771434000-1771437600@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-3/2026-02-18/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://briangrant.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/s9cc2skysjm.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260211T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260211T130000 DTSTAMP:20260204T231350Z CREATED:20251117T231120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T231350Z UID:10000683-1770811200-1770814800@briangrant.org SUMMARY:Improving Speech and Swallowing with Parkinson's DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE for the February Wellness Webcast: Improving Speech and Swallowing with Parkinson’s \n\n\n\nSpeech and swallowing can be difficult for those living with Parkinson’s. Luckily there are ways to improve both! \n\n\n\nPresenter 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 outpatient neurological team at Legacy Emanuel Center\, specializing in dysphagia\, voice\, aphasia\, and cognitive-linguistic disorders. She is a member of the Brian Grant Foundation Medical Advisory Council for Parkinson’s disease\, teaches the weekly Parkinson’s Communication Skills Class (a collaboration of Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon and Legacy Emanuel)\, and is certified in LSVT ® LOUD voice-therapy treatment for Parkinson’s disease. She also facilitates the monthly\, community head-and-neck cancer support group. She enjoys spending time outside with her husband and two children.   \n\n\n\nThis webcast is brought you our by platinum sponsor: URL:https://briangrant.org/event/speech-swallowing-parkinsons/ CATEGORIES:Wellness Webcast ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://briangrant.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Depression-Anxiety-and-Apathy-whats-the-difference.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260210T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260210T110000 DTSTAMP:20260203T184049Z CREATED:20251111T191705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T184049Z UID:10000681-1770714000-1770721200@briangrant.org SUMMARY:Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Course - Winter 2026 DESCRIPTION: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\, anxiety and sleep disturbance and an overall increase in quality of life. \nRegister here for this 8-week MBSR course will meet online for two hours every Tuesday from 9:00am-11:00am PT / 12:00pm-2:00pm ET from February 10 through April 7 (skipping March 10). Classes include meditation instruction and practice\, group discussions and educational presentations on the relationships between mindfulness\, stress\, and wellness. Classes may include very gentle yoga postures. Participants will receive course materials via email to the email address provided at registration. \nThe cost to cover the fee for the course instructor is $160/person. However subsidized tuition is available in the ticket options. Please pay what you can to help us provide this course at an affordable rate to everyone in our community. If you are unable to pay a subsidized tuition amount\, please email us at info@briangrant.org for scholarship opportunities. \nThe course will be taught by Kimberly Carson\, MPH\, C-IAYT\, E-RYT. Learn more about Kimberly at mindfulyogaworks.com. \nThe hope is that participants can complete the MBSR course at a point in their life where they are supported and able to gain full benefit from the mindfulness practices. There are some conditions that participants are encouraged to be under the care of a mental health professional and potentially delay entering an MBSR program. If you are currently in therapy\, we do recommend that you speak to your therapist about your intention to participate in an 8-week course. \nQuestions? Email us at info@briangrant.org.      Register here URL:https://briangrant.org/event/mbsr-2026-winter/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://briangrant.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/MBSRFall24ImageWP.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260209T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260209T203000 DTSTAMP:20260204T205802Z CREATED:20260204T205800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T205802Z UID:10000685-1770661800-1770669000@briangrant.org 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\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHuge thanks to our gold and platinum sponsors! URL:https://briangrant.org/event/yopdx-social-get-together-for-people-with-young-onset-parkinsons-disease-4/2026-02-09/ LOCATION:Steeplejack Brewing\, 2400 NE Broadway\, Portland\, OR\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://briangrant.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/BGF_YoPDX-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260126T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260126T203000 DTSTAMP:20251222T192425Z CREATED:20251222T192424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T192425Z UID:10000697-1769452200-1769459400@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-5/2026-01-26/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://briangrant.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/PDXCarePartnerEventbrite1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260122T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260122T170000 DTSTAMP:20251222T195536Z CREATED:20251222T195033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T195536Z UID:10000712-1769097600-1769101200@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-2/2026-01-22/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://briangrant.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Craft-Chat-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260121T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260121T180000 DTSTAMP:20251222T200349Z CREATED:20251222T200038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T200349Z UID:10000724-1769014800-1769018400@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-3/2026-01-21/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://briangrant.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/s9cc2skysjm.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260114T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260114T130000 DTSTAMP:20251117T231012Z CREATED:20251117T230105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T231012Z UID:10000682-1768392000-1768395600@briangrant.org SUMMARY:The PRO-21 Diet for Parkinson's DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE for the January Wellness Webcast: The PRO-21 Diet for Parkinson’s \n\n\n\nThe 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 most\, recommended labs tests\, supplements worth considering\, and more! \n\n\n\nPresenter bio:Laurie Mischley\, ND PhD MPH studied naturopathic medicine (ND) at Bastyr University and epidemiology (MPH) and nutritional sciences (PhD) at the University of Washington\, and maintains appointments at both universities. Her work is focused on identifying the nutritional requirements unique to individuals with parkinson’s disease (PD). Dr. Mischley maintains a clinical practice at Seattle Integrative Medicine focused on nutrition and neurological health of patients with Parkinson’s.  URL:https://briangrant.org/event/pro-12-diet-parkinsons/ CATEGORIES:Wellness Webcast ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://briangrant.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Depression-Anxiety-and-Apathy-whats-the-difference-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260112T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260112T203000 DTSTAMP:20251222T191949Z CREATED:20251222T191947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T191949Z UID:10000684-1768242600-1768249800@briangrant.org 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-3/2026-01-12/ LOCATION:Steeplejack Brewing\, 2400 NE Broadway\, Portland\, OR\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://briangrant.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/BGF_YoPDX-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251230T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251230T123000 DTSTAMP:20250108T165847Z CREATED:20250108T165606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T165847Z UID:10000534-1767094200-1767097800@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/2025-12-30/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://briangrant.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/two-persons-practicing-yoga-6787500-1024x683.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251223T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251223T123000 DTSTAMP:20250108T165847Z CREATED:20250108T165606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T165847Z UID:10000533-1766489400-1766493000@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/2025-12-23/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://briangrant.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/two-persons-practicing-yoga-6787500-1024x683.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251222T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251222T203000 DTSTAMP:20251222T192425Z CREATED:20251222T192424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T192425Z UID:10000696-1766428200-1766435400@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-5/2025-12-22/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://briangrant.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/PDXCarePartnerEventbrite1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251217T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251217T180000 DTSTAMP:20251222T200349Z CREATED:20251222T200038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T200349Z UID:10000602-1765990800-1765994400@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-3/2025-12-17/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://briangrant.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/s9cc2skysjm.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251216T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251216T123000 DTSTAMP:20250108T165847Z CREATED:20250108T165606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T165847Z UID:10000532-1765884600-1765888200@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/2025-12-16/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://briangrant.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/two-persons-practicing-yoga-6787500-1024x683.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR