Yoga For Parkinson's in Anchorage

We have a schedule for Rocky Plotnick's Yoga for PD class in August & September. Rocky has studied yoga with a Parkinson's coach, and this class should be a great way to take advantage of the benefits of Yoga for those who have Parkinson's.

Classes will be from 1:15 pm to 2:15 pm on Thursdays at the Alaska Dance Theater (550 E. 33rd Ave).

We will take a break from now until August 22nd.  This means NO CLASS August 1, 8 or 15.

There is no charge for this class.  Yoga mats are provided.  No experience necessary.

Just bring comfy clothes and an open mind.

Watch for Rocky's website, trinityyogaalaska.com - launch date is August 5th.

Another Revised Manuscript Page

We're up to page 88 of my Parkinson's "graphic novel" revision! About ten pages to go... On this page. I give in to my baser instincts, and just wail the tar out of the damn disease.  I apologize in advance for this lowbrow behavior, but it did feel awfully good. (Click image to enlarge)

Special Meeting July 24: Presentation from the MJ Fox Foundation

Hello friends, We have a special meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 24. Madhavi Rao, an advancement officer with The Michael J. Fox Foundation will be in town to give us a rundown on Parkinson's research the foundation is excited about. Because I anticipate a larger than usual audience for this special presentation, it will not be at our customary  venue. Instead, it will be at the Anchorage Senior Activity Center, from 3:00-5:00. There is ample parking there, and a covered drop-off area by the front door. We'll be in the Sullivan Room. Staff will be able to direct you.

Anchorage Senior Activity Center

Address: 1300 E 19th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501

Phone:(907) 258-7823

This should be a barn-burner of a talk, I hope you can make it.

July Parkinson's events for Anchorage and environs

Hello  friends. Here is the lowdown on  PD activities for the month of JULY.

You are invited to attend the Parkinson’s Education TeleHealth Presentation: July 8, room 2401 at 1:00 p.m. in the Providence oncology wing on Piper St.  Go to the second floor walk down the lonnnnnnnng hall that stretches South from the cafe and look for room 2401 pretty much at the end of the hall on your right.
This Month, a double header, leading off:
Harmonic Wellness Acoustic Sound Therapy and possible benefits for those affected by PD.
Since 1979, Lynn Kelly, MT has been involved in the Healing Arts of alternative health and healing.  Certified Massage Therapist, California College of the Physical Arts, Huntington Beach, California.  Lynn’s point of view, disease is an indication, that for whatever reason, a person’s energy has changed and their energy needs to be brought back into a healthier state. Harmonic Wellness Therapy is dedicated to safe, affordable and noninvasive vibroacoustic sound table therapy.  Harmonic Wellness Sound Table Therapy Utilizes comfortable oversize massage tables converted with high quality  transducers that translate sound into vibrational massage targeted to the cellular level of muscles, organs and bones in the body. (Lynn will provide a day of Harmonic Wellness Therapy mini sessions free of charge at the Parkinson’s Resource Center of Spokane.) Lynn Kelly, MT Founder of Harmonic Wellness Therapy, LLC ...and... 

 

 Laughter may be the best therapy Speaker: Cyndi Cook, Resource Director  - Parkinson’s Resource Center A brief look into laughter, why it benefits all of us...and some funny videos to inspire laughter. Meetings are free of cost.
The Parkinson's TeleHealth Program broadcasts live, interactive educational talks to a network of rural communities in the Northwest. On the SECOND Monday of each month, a guest speaker presents a topic geared toward the interests of Parkinson's families. The information is designed to help participants to improve their knowledge of Parkinson's disease and in turn their quality of life.

And this month, the meeting will be our annual Summer potluck. The date: July 20, the time, 3:30, the place will be my house 9601 Elmore Road. To find our place, take Lake Otis Blvd to the intersection with Abbott Road. Head East on Abbott (toward the Mountains, the sunrise, uphill etc. ) Follow Abbott until you come to a traffic light. Turn right, heading South on Elmore for a quarter of a mile or so. Or just take Elmore South from the University area until you hit the light at the Abbott intersection, and then continue as above. Our driveway will appear on your left, halfway up a small hill. Turn down the longish unpaved driveway, and find us whooping it up at the end. What to bring: Your choice of Summer picnic food. We'll have various items to grill. Looking forward to seeing you,