Events
Something to be cherished and nurtured, something that will refresh us in return.
It can be found in each of us, and it can bring light into the darkest of places.
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CANAL
5K RUN & WALK . . . The Parkinson
Canal 5K Run & Walk is held each year to raise awareness of
and provide funds for both national and local efforts to support
those with Parkinson's disease and ultimately to find a cure. The
annual Parkinson Canal 5K Run & Walk also fosters volunteerism
in service to people afflicted with Parkinson's disease, their families.
care givers, care partners and friends. Click here for 2010 details plus registration and donation pledge forms.
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PARKINSON DISEASE SYMPOSIUM . . ."Hope for Tomorrow - Living for Today" the 2010, 21st annual Parkinson Disease Symposium, sponsored by Parkinson Support Group of Upstate New York in partnership with the University of Rochester MIND Unit, Department of Neurology,and sponsored by Teva Neuroscience wil be held on Saturday, September 25, 2010 at the Double Tree Inn, 1111 Jefferson Road, Henrietta (corner of Jeffreson Rd & East Henrietta Rd - former Holiday Inn). There is no charge for the day long program (including lunch) but advance registration is required. Register by mail to PSGUNY, PO Box 23204, Rochester NY 14692 or by voice mail phone (585) 234-5355 or by e-mail to reservations@psguny.org. Click here for a copy of the 2009 PD Symposium brochure.s |
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THE PARKINSON CAFE. . . created to supplement PSGUNY’s regularily scheduled monthly support group meetings. The Cafe is designed to provide additional social, cultural and intellectual interaction for people with Parkinson’s disease during the fall and winter ... when people tend to feel shut-in or isolated. People with Parkinson’s disease who can ambulate independently may come alone; those needing assistance must be accompanied by a care partner or aid. Care partners are welcome to attend. Advanced registration is required. To register, contact Parkinson Café Chair Lynn B. Schramek by e-mail at cafe@psguny.org or by phone at (585) 234-5355. You may also join the Parkinson Café online community on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=115706768374&ref=mf Click here to view the Parkinson Cafe brochure. |
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ANNUAL SUPPORT
GROUP PICNIC - - -Our 2009 annual PSGUNY picnic is scheduled
for Saturday, July 25 from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM at the Brighton Town
Park (indoor lodge) 777 Westfall Road. PSGUNY will provide hot dogs
& hamburgers - picnickers are asked to supply the veggies, salad
& dessert to share. We promise you good food, fun games, pleasant
music and unmatched fellowship. Reservations are encouraged by calling
234-5355 or sending an e-mail to reservations@psguny.org. |
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HEALTH FAIR . . . PSGUNY participates in the annual Family Health Fair at the Dome Arena on the Monroe County Fair Grounds, The PSGUNY booth provides literature and information about PD and the local support group meetings and services.. The 2009 Family Health Fair is scheduled for October 15th - 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. |
