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The El Paso Parkinson’s Support Group Speaker Series

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The El Paso Parkinson’s Support Group is hosting its 2026 Guest Speaker Series. The upcoming sessions provide valuable education and community support for anyone interested in learning more about Parkinson’s disease.

Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month at 2:00 PM at the following location:  Venue: Queen of Peace Catholic Church  1551 Belvidere St., El Paso, TX 79912
Speaker Schedule
  • Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM
    • Speaker: Cynthia Reed, MD (Neurologist from Tucson, Arizona)
    • Topic: Next Is Now: Innovating Parkinson’s Treatment (Sponsored by Amneal)

  • Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM
    • Speaker: Katie Hendley, MD (Covenant Medical Group Neurology from Lubbock, Texas)
    • Topic: A Different Approach to Treating Advanced Parkinson’s Disease (Sponsored by AbbVie)

ELP guest speaker series 2026

Labor day class cancellation

Announcement, Exercise

Our Parkinson’s Exercise Class, New Pathways for Parkinsons, led by Medical Exercise Specialist, Carol Witham, is cancelled Monday September 7, due to Labor Day activities. Classes willl resume on Wednesday September 9 at 10 a.m. as usual.

New Pathways for Parkinsons, exercise class led by Carol Witham
New Pathways for Parkinsons, exercise class led by Carol Witham

Pickleball at Pickle Planet

Announcement, Exercise

Parkinson’s Pickleball  meets 12:30-2:30 on Thursdays at Meerscheidt.

Also, some of our people have a membership at Pickle Planet and are scheduling additional  practice there on Tuesdays. Check with Ken Posey if you want to be included on his list.

Upcoming Tuesday Pickleball Practice at  Pickle Planet,  

  • August 25th – 3:30-5:30pm courts 1 & 2
  • September 1st – 3:30-5:30pm courts 1 & 2

pickle playing pickleball

New location of our Monthly Meeting

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Monthly Support Group meets every 3rd Tuesday of the month. Starting in August, we will meet at Las Cruces Senior Living Social Center conference room. 3011 Buena Vida Circle, Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Buena Vida Circle is just off Telshor Blvd, a bock north of Memorial Medical.

Social Time: 9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Meeting /Guest Speaker: 9:45 a.m.– 11:45 a.m.

Come early – parking may be tight.

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KTAL Interview with Carol Witham

Announcement, Exercise

KTAL’s Mesilla Valley Sports Show featured Carol Witham, leader of a local exercise program for people living with Parkinson’s disease, who discussed the growing impact of the neurological disorder and the important role that exercise plays in managing its symptoms. Witham explained how research has shown that regular physical activity can improve balance, mobility, strength, and overall quality of life, while also slowing the progression of the disease.  

https://www.lccommunityradio.org/archives/mesilla-valley-sports-show-carol-witham-on-exercise-and-parkinsons-disease