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April 29, 2024(2 events)

11:00 am: Moving through Parkinson's


April 29, 2024

Website: www.movingthroughparkinsons.com
Monday, 11:00 - 12:15 (in person and Zoom)
Wednesday 2:15 - 3:30 (in person and Zoom)

Classes are held in person at the CSU Center on Healthy Aging, 151 Lake Street AND online via zoom. Link is always the same:https://zoom.us/j/6850448929

CSU Health & Medical Center
151 W Lake St, Suite 1400
Fort Collins, CO 80524

1:00 pm: Adaptive Yoga Class


April 29, 2024

Adaptive Yoga Specialist offers a variety of ongoing classes and support services for people living with neurodegenerative diseases and movement disorders.
With over ten years of experience, this uniquely designed system of holistic, mindful movement rejuvenates and uplifts body, mind and spirit.

More information

April 30, 2024(2 events)

11:30 am: Restorative Moves: Low Intensity


April 30, 2024

Instructor: Shari Schwarz
Low to moderate-intensity class incorporating balance, strength, and flexibility. Emphasis will be on restoring "normal" posture and movement patterns, decreasing stiffness/rigidity, and improving motor planning and range of motion.
Email Delisa Novak at dnovak@parkinsonrockies.org for waiver and Zoom access.
Zoom

3:15 pm: PD Music Therapy Exercise Class


April 30, 2024

Now being offered via Zoom every Tuesday afternoon from 3:1 5 to 4:15 p.m. This class offers sitting and standing exercises incorporating Music Therapy and Physical Therapy, with instructors Kyle Wilhelm, Music Therapist and Ruth Rice, Physical Therapist. If you are interested in joining this group, please send an email to Kyle.Wilhelm@colostate.edu

More information here.

Zoom
May 1, 2024(3 events)

9:45 am: Rehabilitative Qigong and Tai Chi for beginners


May 1, 2024

Rehabilitative Qigong and Tai Chi involves simple, easy to learn movements. We will not become frustrated learning a complex choreographed form as is taught in classical Tai Chi. Rather, we will repeat a few basic movements. Through this repetition, we can learn to move with greater ease, confidence, and awareness. And by moving in a relaxed manner, we will begin to experience a state of healing. Also, the benefits of self massage, coordinating and deepening the breath, and meditation will be explored. Some benefits of this practice include improved balance, strength, coordination, flexibility, thinking, mood and more... These classes are appropriate for anyone with mild to moderate PD. No prior experience necessary.

Facilitator: Gil Wette

I’ve been a practicing physical therapist since 1994. I have worked in my own private practice until recently when I took medical leave. I was diagnosed with PD in 2014 when I was 50 years old. Having experience in Tai Chi, my interest in this practice was revitalized after learning of my condition. Now I’m looking to share in the benefits I have gained from the practice of Rehabilitative Tai Chi and Qigong.

Class Location: Zoom

Please contact Gil for Zoom log in formation and class waiver.
Gil can be reached at (970) 988-0303 and at g.wette@mac.com

 

Zoom

1:00 pm: Adaptive Yoga Class


May 1, 2024

Adaptive Chair Yoga for people with movement disorders like Parkinson's, MS, TBI and Stroke.

Adaptive Yoga Specialist offers a variety of ongoing classes and support services for people living with neurodegenerative diseases and movement disorders.

With over ten years of experience, this uniquely designed system of holistic, mindful movement rejuvenates and uplifts body, mind and spirit.

Raintree Athletic Club
2555 S Shields St
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 490-1300

More information

2:15 pm: Moving through Parkinson's


May 1, 2024

Website: www.movingthroughparkinsons.com
Monday, 11:00 - 12:15 (in person and Zoom)
Wednesday 2:15 - 3:30 (in person and Zoom)

Classes are held in person at the CSU Center on Healthy Aging, 151 Lake Street AND online via zoom. Link is always the same:https://zoom.us/j/6850448929

CSU Health & Medical Center
151 W Lake St, Suite 1400
Fort Collins, CO 80524
May 2, 2024
May 3, 2024(1 event)

1:00 pm: Adaptive Yoga Class


May 3, 2024

Adaptive Yoga Specialist offers a variety of ongoing classes and support services for people living with neurodegenerative diseases and movement disorders.
With over ten years of experience, this uniquely designed system of holistic, mindful movement rejuvenates and uplifts body, mind and spirit.

More information

May 4, 2024
May 5, 2024
May 6, 2024(2 events)

11:00 am: Moving through Parkinson's


May 6, 2024

Website: www.movingthroughparkinsons.com
Monday, 11:00 - 12:15 (in person and Zoom)
Wednesday 2:15 - 3:30 (in person and Zoom)

Classes are held in person at the CSU Center on Healthy Aging, 151 Lake Street AND online via zoom. Link is always the same:https://zoom.us/j/6850448929

CSU Health & Medical Center
151 W Lake St, Suite 1400
Fort Collins, CO 80524

1:00 pm: Adaptive Yoga Class


May 6, 2024

Adaptive Yoga Specialist offers a variety of ongoing classes and support services for people living with neurodegenerative diseases and movement disorders.
With over ten years of experience, this uniquely designed system of holistic, mindful movement rejuvenates and uplifts body, mind and spirit.

More information

May 7, 2024(2 events)

11:30 am: Restorative Moves: Low Intensity


May 7, 2024

Instructor: Shari Schwarz
Low to moderate-intensity class incorporating balance, strength, and flexibility. Emphasis will be on restoring "normal" posture and movement patterns, decreasing stiffness/rigidity, and improving motor planning and range of motion.
Email Delisa Novak at dnovak@parkinsonrockies.org for waiver and Zoom access.
Zoom

3:15 pm: PD Music Therapy Exercise Class


May 7, 2024

Now being offered via Zoom every Tuesday afternoon from 3:1 5 to 4:15 p.m. This class offers sitting and standing exercises incorporating Music Therapy and Physical Therapy, with instructors Kyle Wilhelm, Music Therapist and Ruth Rice, Physical Therapist. If you are interested in joining this group, please send an email to Kyle.Wilhelm@colostate.edu

More information here.

Zoom
May 8, 2024(3 events)

9:45 am: Rehabilitative Qigong and Tai Chi for beginners


May 8, 2024

Rehabilitative Qigong and Tai Chi involves simple, easy to learn movements. We will not become frustrated learning a complex choreographed form as is taught in classical Tai Chi. Rather, we will repeat a few basic movements. Through this repetition, we can learn to move with greater ease, confidence, and awareness. And by moving in a relaxed manner, we will begin to experience a state of healing. Also, the benefits of self massage, coordinating and deepening the breath, and meditation will be explored. Some benefits of this practice include improved balance, strength, coordination, flexibility, thinking, mood and more... These classes are appropriate for anyone with mild to moderate PD. No prior experience necessary.

Facilitator: Gil Wette

I’ve been a practicing physical therapist since 1994. I have worked in my own private practice until recently when I took medical leave. I was diagnosed with PD in 2014 when I was 50 years old. Having experience in Tai Chi, my interest in this practice was revitalized after learning of my condition. Now I’m looking to share in the benefits I have gained from the practice of Rehabilitative Tai Chi and Qigong.

Class Location: Zoom

Please contact Gil for Zoom log in formation and class waiver.
Gil can be reached at (970) 988-0303 and at g.wette@mac.com

 

Zoom

1:00 pm: Adaptive Yoga Class


May 8, 2024

Adaptive Chair Yoga for people with movement disorders like Parkinson's, MS, TBI and Stroke.

Adaptive Yoga Specialist offers a variety of ongoing classes and support services for people living with neurodegenerative diseases and movement disorders.

With over ten years of experience, this uniquely designed system of holistic, mindful movement rejuvenates and uplifts body, mind and spirit.

Raintree Athletic Club
2555 S Shields St
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 490-1300

More information

2:15 pm: Moving through Parkinson's


May 8, 2024

Website: www.movingthroughparkinsons.com
Monday, 11:00 - 12:15 (in person and Zoom)
Wednesday 2:15 - 3:30 (in person and Zoom)

Classes are held in person at the CSU Center on Healthy Aging, 151 Lake Street AND online via zoom. Link is always the same:https://zoom.us/j/6850448929

CSU Health & Medical Center
151 W Lake St, Suite 1400
Fort Collins, CO 80524
May 9, 2024
May 10, 2024(1 event)

1:00 pm: Adaptive Yoga Class


May 10, 2024

Adaptive Yoga Specialist offers a variety of ongoing classes and support services for people living with neurodegenerative diseases and movement disorders.
With over ten years of experience, this uniquely designed system of holistic, mindful movement rejuvenates and uplifts body, mind and spirit.

More information

May 11, 2024
May 12, 2024
May 13, 2024(3 events)

11:00 am: Moving through Parkinson's


May 13, 2024

Website: www.movingthroughparkinsons.com
Monday, 11:00 - 12:15 (in person and Zoom)
Wednesday 2:15 - 3:30 (in person and Zoom)

Classes are held in person at the CSU Center on Healthy Aging, 151 Lake Street AND online via zoom. Link is always the same:https://zoom.us/j/6850448929

CSU Health & Medical Center
151 W Lake St, Suite 1400
Fort Collins, CO 80524

1:00 pm: Adaptive Yoga Class


May 13, 2024

Adaptive Yoga Specialist offers a variety of ongoing classes and support services for people living with neurodegenerative diseases and movement disorders.
With over ten years of experience, this uniquely designed system of holistic, mindful movement rejuvenates and uplifts body, mind and spirit.

More information

6:00 pm: HARDY Parkinson's


May 13, 2024

The HARDY group is a support group that is based in Fort Collins, CO. We meet in the evening to accommodate people who cannot meet during working hours. The group meets on Mondays approximately once every six weeks at the Council Tree Library in Fort Collins. This schedule has been varying based on room availability. The HARDY web site should have the latest information on the next meeting.

This site will serve to provide notice for the next meeting and keep an archive of the presentations from previous meetings. Also included will be occasional blog posts, pointers to upcoming events, and links to other resources. Please feel free to explore and give feedback.

Zoom
May 14, 2024(2 events)

11:30 am: Restorative Moves: Low Intensity


May 14, 2024

Instructor: Shari Schwarz
Low to moderate-intensity class incorporating balance, strength, and flexibility. Emphasis will be on restoring "normal" posture and movement patterns, decreasing stiffness/rigidity, and improving motor planning and range of motion.
Email Delisa Novak at dnovak@parkinsonrockies.org for waiver and Zoom access.
Zoom

3:15 pm: PD Music Therapy Exercise Class


May 14, 2024

Now being offered via Zoom every Tuesday afternoon from 3:1 5 to 4:15 p.m. This class offers sitting and standing exercises incorporating Music Therapy and Physical Therapy, with instructors Kyle Wilhelm, Music Therapist and Ruth Rice, Physical Therapist. If you are interested in joining this group, please send an email to Kyle.Wilhelm@colostate.edu

More information here.

Zoom
May 15, 2024(3 events)

9:45 am: Rehabilitative Qigong and Tai Chi for beginners


May 15, 2024

Rehabilitative Qigong and Tai Chi involves simple, easy to learn movements. We will not become frustrated learning a complex choreographed form as is taught in classical Tai Chi. Rather, we will repeat a few basic movements. Through this repetition, we can learn to move with greater ease, confidence, and awareness. And by moving in a relaxed manner, we will begin to experience a state of healing. Also, the benefits of self massage, coordinating and deepening the breath, and meditation will be explored. Some benefits of this practice include improved balance, strength, coordination, flexibility, thinking, mood and more... These classes are appropriate for anyone with mild to moderate PD. No prior experience necessary.

Facilitator: Gil Wette

I’ve been a practicing physical therapist since 1994. I have worked in my own private practice until recently when I took medical leave. I was diagnosed with PD in 2014 when I was 50 years old. Having experience in Tai Chi, my interest in this practice was revitalized after learning of my condition. Now I’m looking to share in the benefits I have gained from the practice of Rehabilitative Tai Chi and Qigong.

Class Location: Zoom

Please contact Gil for Zoom log in formation and class waiver.
Gil can be reached at (970) 988-0303 and at g.wette@mac.com

 

Zoom

1:00 pm: Adaptive Yoga Class


May 15, 2024

Adaptive Chair Yoga for people with movement disorders like Parkinson's, MS, TBI and Stroke.

Adaptive Yoga Specialist offers a variety of ongoing classes and support services for people living with neurodegenerative diseases and movement disorders.

With over ten years of experience, this uniquely designed system of holistic, mindful movement rejuvenates and uplifts body, mind and spirit.

Raintree Athletic Club
2555 S Shields St
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 490-1300

More information

2:15 pm: Moving through Parkinson's


May 15, 2024

Website: www.movingthroughparkinsons.com
Monday, 11:00 - 12:15 (in person and Zoom)
Wednesday 2:15 - 3:30 (in person and Zoom)

Classes are held in person at the CSU Center on Healthy Aging, 151 Lake Street AND online via zoom. Link is always the same:https://zoom.us/j/6850448929

CSU Health & Medical Center
151 W Lake St, Suite 1400
Fort Collins, CO 80524
May 16, 2024
May 17, 2024(1 event)

1:00 pm: Adaptive Yoga Class


May 17, 2024

Adaptive Yoga Specialist offers a variety of ongoing classes and support services for people living with neurodegenerative diseases and movement disorders.
With over ten years of experience, this uniquely designed system of holistic, mindful movement rejuvenates and uplifts body, mind and spirit.

More information

May 18, 2024
May 19, 2024
May 20, 2024(2 events)

11:00 am: Moving through Parkinson's


May 20, 2024

Website: www.movingthroughparkinsons.com
Monday, 11:00 - 12:15 (in person and Zoom)
Wednesday 2:15 - 3:30 (in person and Zoom)

Classes are held in person at the CSU Center on Healthy Aging, 151 Lake Street AND online via zoom. Link is always the same:https://zoom.us/j/6850448929

CSU Health & Medical Center
151 W Lake St, Suite 1400
Fort Collins, CO 80524

1:00 pm: Adaptive Yoga Class


May 20, 2024

Adaptive Yoga Specialist offers a variety of ongoing classes and support services for people living with neurodegenerative diseases and movement disorders.
With over ten years of experience, this uniquely designed system of holistic, mindful movement rejuvenates and uplifts body, mind and spirit.

More information

May 21, 2024(2 events)

11:30 am: Restorative Moves: Low Intensity


May 21, 2024

Instructor: Shari Schwarz
Low to moderate-intensity class incorporating balance, strength, and flexibility. Emphasis will be on restoring "normal" posture and movement patterns, decreasing stiffness/rigidity, and improving motor planning and range of motion.
Email Delisa Novak at dnovak@parkinsonrockies.org for waiver and Zoom access.
Zoom

3:15 pm: PD Music Therapy Exercise Class


May 21, 2024

Now being offered via Zoom every Tuesday afternoon from 3:1 5 to 4:15 p.m. This class offers sitting and standing exercises incorporating Music Therapy and Physical Therapy, with instructors Kyle Wilhelm, Music Therapist and Ruth Rice, Physical Therapist. If you are interested in joining this group, please send an email to Kyle.Wilhelm@colostate.edu

More information here.

Zoom
May 22, 2024(3 events)

9:45 am: Rehabilitative Qigong and Tai Chi for beginners


May 22, 2024

Rehabilitative Qigong and Tai Chi involves simple, easy to learn movements. We will not become frustrated learning a complex choreographed form as is taught in classical Tai Chi. Rather, we will repeat a few basic movements. Through this repetition, we can learn to move with greater ease, confidence, and awareness. And by moving in a relaxed manner, we will begin to experience a state of healing. Also, the benefits of self massage, coordinating and deepening the breath, and meditation will be explored. Some benefits of this practice include improved balance, strength, coordination, flexibility, thinking, mood and more... These classes are appropriate for anyone with mild to moderate PD. No prior experience necessary.

Facilitator: Gil Wette

I’ve been a practicing physical therapist since 1994. I have worked in my own private practice until recently when I took medical leave. I was diagnosed with PD in 2014 when I was 50 years old. Having experience in Tai Chi, my interest in this practice was revitalized after learning of my condition. Now I’m looking to share in the benefits I have gained from the practice of Rehabilitative Tai Chi and Qigong.

Class Location: Zoom

Please contact Gil for Zoom log in formation and class waiver.
Gil can be reached at (970) 988-0303 and at g.wette@mac.com

 

Zoom

1:00 pm: Adaptive Yoga Class


May 22, 2024

Adaptive Chair Yoga for people with movement disorders like Parkinson's, MS, TBI and Stroke.

Adaptive Yoga Specialist offers a variety of ongoing classes and support services for people living with neurodegenerative diseases and movement disorders.

With over ten years of experience, this uniquely designed system of holistic, mindful movement rejuvenates and uplifts body, mind and spirit.

Raintree Athletic Club
2555 S Shields St
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 490-1300

More information

2:15 pm: Moving through Parkinson's


May 22, 2024

Website: www.movingthroughparkinsons.com
Monday, 11:00 - 12:15 (in person and Zoom)
Wednesday 2:15 - 3:30 (in person and Zoom)

Classes are held in person at the CSU Center on Healthy Aging, 151 Lake Street AND online via zoom. Link is always the same:https://zoom.us/j/6850448929

CSU Health & Medical Center
151 W Lake St, Suite 1400
Fort Collins, CO 80524
May 23, 2024
May 24, 2024(1 event)

1:00 pm: Adaptive Yoga Class


May 24, 2024

Adaptive Yoga Specialist offers a variety of ongoing classes and support services for people living with neurodegenerative diseases and movement disorders.
With over ten years of experience, this uniquely designed system of holistic, mindful movement rejuvenates and uplifts body, mind and spirit.

More information

May 25, 2024
May 26, 2024
May 27, 2024(2 events)

11:00 am: Moving through Parkinson's


May 27, 2024

Website: www.movingthroughparkinsons.com
Monday, 11:00 - 12:15 (in person and Zoom)
Wednesday 2:15 - 3:30 (in person and Zoom)

Classes are held in person at the CSU Center on Healthy Aging, 151 Lake Street AND online via zoom. Link is always the same:https://zoom.us/j/6850448929

CSU Health & Medical Center
151 W Lake St, Suite 1400
Fort Collins, CO 80524

1:00 pm: Adaptive Yoga Class


May 27, 2024

Adaptive Yoga Specialist offers a variety of ongoing classes and support services for people living with neurodegenerative diseases and movement disorders.
With over ten years of experience, this uniquely designed system of holistic, mindful movement rejuvenates and uplifts body, mind and spirit.

More information

May 28, 2024(2 events)

11:30 am: Restorative Moves: Low Intensity


May 28, 2024

Instructor: Shari Schwarz
Low to moderate-intensity class incorporating balance, strength, and flexibility. Emphasis will be on restoring "normal" posture and movement patterns, decreasing stiffness/rigidity, and improving motor planning and range of motion.
Email Delisa Novak at dnovak@parkinsonrockies.org for waiver and Zoom access.
Zoom

3:15 pm: PD Music Therapy Exercise Class


May 28, 2024

Now being offered via Zoom every Tuesday afternoon from 3:1 5 to 4:15 p.m. This class offers sitting and standing exercises incorporating Music Therapy and Physical Therapy, with instructors Kyle Wilhelm, Music Therapist and Ruth Rice, Physical Therapist. If you are interested in joining this group, please send an email to Kyle.Wilhelm@colostate.edu

More information here.

Zoom
May 29, 2024(3 events)

9:45 am: Rehabilitative Qigong and Tai Chi for beginners


May 29, 2024

Rehabilitative Qigong and Tai Chi involves simple, easy to learn movements. We will not become frustrated learning a complex choreographed form as is taught in classical Tai Chi. Rather, we will repeat a few basic movements. Through this repetition, we can learn to move with greater ease, confidence, and awareness. And by moving in a relaxed manner, we will begin to experience a state of healing. Also, the benefits of self massage, coordinating and deepening the breath, and meditation will be explored. Some benefits of this practice include improved balance, strength, coordination, flexibility, thinking, mood and more... These classes are appropriate for anyone with mild to moderate PD. No prior experience necessary.

Facilitator: Gil Wette

I’ve been a practicing physical therapist since 1994. I have worked in my own private practice until recently when I took medical leave. I was diagnosed with PD in 2014 when I was 50 years old. Having experience in Tai Chi, my interest in this practice was revitalized after learning of my condition. Now I’m looking to share in the benefits I have gained from the practice of Rehabilitative Tai Chi and Qigong.

Class Location: Zoom

Please contact Gil for Zoom log in formation and class waiver.
Gil can be reached at (970) 988-0303 and at g.wette@mac.com

 

Zoom

1:00 pm: Adaptive Yoga Class


May 29, 2024

Adaptive Chair Yoga for people with movement disorders like Parkinson's, MS, TBI and Stroke.

Adaptive Yoga Specialist offers a variety of ongoing classes and support services for people living with neurodegenerative diseases and movement disorders.

With over ten years of experience, this uniquely designed system of holistic, mindful movement rejuvenates and uplifts body, mind and spirit.

Raintree Athletic Club
2555 S Shields St
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 490-1300

More information

2:15 pm: Moving through Parkinson's


May 29, 2024

Website: www.movingthroughparkinsons.com
Monday, 11:00 - 12:15 (in person and Zoom)
Wednesday 2:15 - 3:30 (in person and Zoom)

Classes are held in person at the CSU Center on Healthy Aging, 151 Lake Street AND online via zoom. Link is always the same:https://zoom.us/j/6850448929

CSU Health & Medical Center
151 W Lake St, Suite 1400
Fort Collins, CO 80524
May 30, 2024
May 31, 2024(1 event)

1:00 pm: Adaptive Yoga Class


May 31, 2024

Adaptive Yoga Specialist offers a variety of ongoing classes and support services for people living with neurodegenerative diseases and movement disorders.
With over ten years of experience, this uniquely designed system of holistic, mindful movement rejuvenates and uplifts body, mind and spirit.

More information

June 1, 2024
June 2, 2024(1 event)

All day: Annual Vitality 5K Walk

All day
June 2, 2024

Your participation in Vitality 5K helps Parkinson Association of the Rockies (PAR) push boundaries and invest in programs and services that are a lifeline to those with Parkinson’s, their Care Partners, and their families. 100% of the proceeds stay in communities throughout Colorado and Wyoming to help us provide free services, including: assessments, 50+ support groups, 75 exercise classes, educational opportunities, use of our equipment loan program, and access to PAR’s information and referral helpline to answer immediate questions concerning the many aspects of Parkinson’s.

Join Us for the Annual Vitality 5K Walk

Sign up as an individual, join a team, or create your own team to get your friends, family and coworkers involved! Participate in the 5K walk for free and fundraise/donate your way to prizes and bragging rights:

  • $75 = 2024 Vitality T-shirt
  • $250 = Vitality T-shirt and Gym Bag
  • Bonus: Every $500 Raised or Donated = 1 Grand Prize Ticket

PAR provides the tools and resources you need to be a successful fundraiser, have fun, and promote the Vitality 5K with your friends and family!

Select Your 2024 Vitality 5K Location

We sponsor five Vitality 5Ks across our service area. Select your location to get started! A couple notes:

  • Denver Vitality 5K Bash: After the walk at Washington Park, plan to stay for the music, food, beer garden, games and more at the Vitality Bash!
  • Virtual Vitality Option: If you can’t make it to a walk, go ahead and register for a location (as an individual or team) to donate and access fundraising tools. You can host an informal walk or run in your area, or simply stay in while still helping support the Parkinson’s community.

Denver: June 2
Longmont: June 9

More information


Thank you to our generous supporters!

Parkinson Association of the Rockies

Thad Pawlikowski

Many generous members!
Grace