Parkinson's Peeps Picnic Pics (Say That Three Times Fast)

Thanks to all who took the time to stop by the Singing Fiddle Ranch for our annual APDSG  Summer Potluck. People brought food and smiles, and below are the photos to prove it. We had perfect weather, no ants, and only two falling incidents, one of which ended up in stitches at the ER.

For those who are concerned, Howard is doing fine. Louise says "I wanted to thank you for your help and concern when Howard had that nasty fall! So much blood! Well, we ended up at Regional Hospital and of course they were busy as could be expected on a sunny Saturday afternoon. After cleaning, numbing, more cleaning, Howard ended up with 10 stitches and a large bandage around his head. We were finally home at 9:30 PM. Howard feels fine and we are so grateful! It could have been so much worse! Thanks again to all the people who helped and others who wanted to help. It is comforting to know we are part of this caring Parkinson's community."

Fortunately we had people with medical training there who made sure that Howard was taken care of, thank you, Jerry and Mike.

Our best wishes and hopes for a speedy recovery go back to Howard and Louise, who handled the situation with calm, level heads.

Thanks again to those that came out.  See you next month back at our usual gathering place in the Pioneer home.

Here are my charmingly amateurish photos...

Spotlighting our festive "Christmas in July" holiday napkins! Ho Ho Ho.

Lory, Sherry and Jan soak in the rare Summer sunshine

Ron and Mike enjoying the afternoon

More edibles than you can shake a stick at, many featuring anti-Parkinson's food, like wild salmon, blueberries and other color-rich fruits and vegetables

July 15 Meeting: The Parkinson's Summer Potluck at the Singing Fiddle Ranch

Hello Friends, The next meeting of the Anchorage Parkinson's Disease Support Group will be our annual Summer potluck. As per ancient APDSG tradition, the shindig will take place at the usual time, 3:30 in the afternoon. The place will, however, be at the unusual home of Peter and Pamela Dunlap-Shohl, 9601 Elmore Road, aka the Singing Fiddle Ranch!

To get there, follow these simple directions. Head for the intersection of  Elmore Road and Abbott road, just West of Service High School. At the intersection you will come to a stop light. At the light go South on Elmore about a quarter mile. Our long driveway will appear on your left, about halfway up a small but steep hill, immediately after you pass a large house also on your left, with a green metal roof with a yard enclosed by a chain-link fence. Our house is small, also has a green metal roof, and cedar siding. We have plenty of parking., so drive on in.

This is traditionally a pot-luck, so bring whatever you like to share, I will provide a main dish, paper plates, plastic utensils and cups, so if I were you, I'd bring salad, chips, relishes, drinks or dessert. But no reasonable food will be refused!

Extra points if you bring a food that is part of an anti-PD diet. This would include richly colored veggies and fruits, (especially blue berries) wild-caught salmon, and foods seasoned with curry powder (Turmeric.) Coffee and green tea are also believed to have anti-PD properties.

I think that covers it, but if you have questions, please call me at 350-9691.  See you next Saturday,

 Peter