Carol’s class is cancelled for next Wednesday, the 8th of April, so we can attend the Funeral for Jim McCann.
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James Ian McCann funeral
Sadly, James Ian McCann, has died. Many of you may remember him from Carol’s class. He was always in good humor, teasing us when we couldn’t follow directions, protecting Mason from our wild throws when playing ball. He will be missed.
Funeral service:
555 W Amador Ave
April 8, 2026 11:AM – 2 PM

Rocksteady Boxing class cancelled Friday
RSB Class will be cancelled on Friday April 3, 2026 due to Good Friday observance.
We will make up the class on Wednesday. Monday, Wednesday and Friday of next week will all be structured classes.
Parkinson’s Pickleball
Meerscheidt is in full facility closure 8am-5pm beginning Monday 3/23. Hopefully we will find out more information about the length of closure this coming Thursday 4/2 when the Meerscheidt staff have their construction meeting.
Meanwhile, we need to find a place & time to play this Thursday. Ken Posey said he was able to get 1 court at Pickle Planet for 2 hours this Thursday April 2 – 11am – 1pm. He will check availability for next week – check back for updates.
Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has designated April, 2026 as Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month throughout the state of New Mexico.
The official link is can be found at https://newmexicogovernor.zendesk.com/attachments/token/VFnK3ixMfumsXBqXJz19zGmKd/?name=4.2026+Parkinson%27s+Disease+Awareness+Month.pdf
Props to Kathy Blake of Santa Fe for getting this done.
Pickleball time & location change
Meerscheidt Recreation Center, 1600 E. Hadley Ave., will close both gymnasiums from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 9–13 and March 16–20 due to ongoing construction. Adult programming and open gym will be canceled March 9–21, 2026.
So…. we will meet at Apodaca Park for Pickleball practice at 10 a.m.-12 noon this coming Thursday, weather permitting. Bring a hat, water sunscreen and maybe a chair.
Keep an eye out for updates for location and time here on the website.

Registration is now open for the March workshop!
Community Connect: Parkinson’s Workshop – Las Cruces, NM
FREE event hosted in partnership with Parkinson’s Support Group of New Mexico and PMD Alliance – sponsored by Amneal.
| DATE & TIME Thursday, March 26, 2026 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm HOLY CROSS RETREAT CENTER 600 Holy Cross Rd. Mesilla Park, NM 88047Featured Speaker: Michael Soileau, MD |
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Line Dancing February 20th
New 2026 Radio Interview with John Cullen
On on KTAL-LP 101.5 FM from 8:00-9:00 a.m., Think Again, host Randy Harris engages interesting guests. On Monday, February 23 , 2026, the Radio Interview willl be with John Cullen, about his experiences with Parkinson’s Disease.
See also: https://parkynow.com/its-just-parkinsons-john-cullens/
PMD Alliance Symposium
Parkinson’s Workshop – Free Event!
Register now!
Learn from expert presenter Dr. Soileau, discover resource-packed exhibits, and meet people with similar lived experiences. Designed for people with Parkinson’s and their care partners or adult children.
DATE & TIME
Thursday, March 26, 2026 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
HOLY CROSS RETREAT CENTER
600 Holy Cross Rd.
Mesilla Park, NM 88047
For more information call (800) 256-0966 or email info@pmdalliance.org


