Barb & Tom are hosting a Valentines Party for the Parkinson’s Support Group. Join us on February 15 at 2p.m. 4950 Cripple Creek Rd. Las Cruces.
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Line Dancing
Who is up for learning some line dancing and having some fun? If so, you are in luck because Erika Kelly, daughter of Eddie and Delia Hausermann has graciously offered her time and talents to show us some dance steps. This will be a free class!
Did you know that learning new things can change the physical structure of your brain, which can help you adapt to new situations and improve your memory and creativity?
Learning a dance step is a perfect example of something we can do for our brains, not to mention our mood.
Please join us on Tuesday, February 11th from 1-2pm at Borderland Cheer Gym at 6361 Weisner Road. Please RSVP if you are able to make it to Diane Giever at dgiever@comcast.net or 724-388-6201. We welcome everyone (those with Parkinson’s and their care partners) regardless of abilities. Feel feel to bring any devices to help you (cane, walking stick, walker, etc.). Also bring water and wear comfortable shoes. The floor is padded.
We will offer this class every month on the second Tuesday from 1-2pm. If all goes well and there is interest, we can increase the class to two times per month. Hope to see you all out on the dance floor!
Mark Lusk presentaion, Depression and Self Care – Parkinson’s
January’s speaker, Dr. Mark W. Lusk, Professor Emeritus, Department of Social Work, UTEP, presented on the effects of depression and coping with Parkinson’s disease. He details psychological (negative thoughts, social isolation) and biological factors (brain changes) as well as environmental factor stress, medication side effects) that cause depression in PD patients, and how to cope with it.
Dr. Lusk specializes in medical/hospital social work and has experience with clients with Parkinson’s.
January meeting and newletter
Meeting announcement, upcoming programs, resources and reminders.
Carol’s Class
Reminder. We will not have class the week between Christmas and New Years – no class on December 30 or January 1. Class will resume January 6th, 2025.
Carol’s class is cancelled for Wednesday Dec 18.
Carol and one of the ukulele group members tested positive for COVID today, so Wedneday’s Exercise class is cancelled.
Stress Busting Program for Family Caregivers
Stress Busting Program for Family Caregivers is back! The next class begins January 7, 2025 at 12:30 MT. Only one time slot is offered for this 9 week on-line program. If you are interested in participating but do not have internet access, let’s find you a local team member that does have internet access (contact Sarah).
Please contact Sharon Lewis at 830.377.1484 or email slewis2@unm.edu to register for the program.
December meeting and newsletter
Meeting announcement, upcoming programs, resources and reminders.
Las Cruces Ukes Holiday Concerts
The Las Cruces Ukes big performance is December 12th at 6:00pm at Las Cruces Villages (formerly Good Sam).
They are also performing at the Villages at Northrise in the activities room on December 20th at 2:00pm. See our Events Calendar for more details.
Cookie Exchange!
We are having a Cookie Exchange at our December 17 Parkinson’s Disease Support Group meeting. Attached is a flier with all the details.