Our Parkinson’s Exercise Class, New Pathways for Parkinsons, led by Medical Exercise Specialist, Carol Witham, is cancelled Monday September 21 & 28, Wedneday Sept. 23 & 30, so Carol can have a well-deserved vacation. Classes willl resume on Monday October 5 at 10 a.m. as usual.
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Celebration of Life Service for Tom Williams
Barbara William’s husband, Thomas Ocie Williams III,78, passed away on June 22, 2026 at Mountain View Hospital in Las Cruces, New Mexico. A celebration of Tom’s life will be held on Sunday, October 18 at the Sunset Grill at Sonoma Ranch Golf Course at 3pm.
Tom was born August 23rd 1947 in Birmingham, Alabama, ‘Tommy’, Graduated from Phillips High School in Birmingham in 1965. He was passionate about the sports that he played growing up and he excelled at baseball, basketball and football. Tommy was a varsity member of the 1965 Phillip’s basketball team that took first place in the city. In 1965 he attended Colorado State University on a football scholarship, as a defensive tackle, and graduated with a BS degree in 1969.
He was preceded in death by his parents Lois williams and Thomas O. Williams II. His career working in non-profit organizations included the Red Cross in Florida, Alaska and Atlanta and the United Way in Atlanta. Tommy also was in public relations for the State of Georgia (as what he called a professional liar) and was a playwright and actor for Agatha’s A Taste of Mystery in Atlanta, from 1988 to 2005. He will never be forgotten for his wacky sense of humor which brought laughter to everyone who knew him. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Barbara Louis Williams of Las Cruces, and his cousins Lynn Hollis and Janet Wilbanks of Tuscumbia, Alabama.
A celebration of Tom’s life will be held on Sunday, October 18 at the Sunset Grill at Sonoma Ranch Golf Course at 3pm.
RockSteady Boxing Class cancelled on September 7
RSB Class will be cancelled on Monday September 7, due to Labor Day activities. We will make up the class on Wednesday September 9 at 10 a.m.
Labor day class cancellation
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.
Pickleball at Pickle Planet
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
KTAL Interview with Carol Witham
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.
7th World Parkinson Congress May 24 – 27, 2026
The 7th World Parkinson Congress, also known as the WPC 2026, is returning to North America after ten years and will take place in Phoenix, Arizona.
ABOUT CONGRESS
What: 7th World Parkinson Congress
Who is invited: All stakeholders in the Parkinson’s community
When: Sun., May 24 – Wed., May 27, 2026
Where: Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Address: Phoenix Convention Center
Free Genetics testing:
The WPC is partnering with the Parkinson’s Foundation to bring PD GENEration genetics testing and counselling for people with Parkinson’s at the 7th World Parkinson’s Congress.
Caregivers Stress-Busting class
There is a new Stress-Busting class starting May 19. There are a few openings for that class.
Sharon Lewis, Stress-Busting Program for Family Caregivers 830-377-1484
PD Pickleball
Parkinson’s Pickleball is happening when we can find a time/place.Meerscheidt is available beginning Thursday 4/23. We will meet there next week at our regular 12:30-2:30 time.
Keep an eye out for updates posted here on the home page.
Some of our people have a membership at Pickle Planet and are scheduling additional practicethere on Tuesdays. check with Ken Posey if you want to be included on his list.
Upcoming Tuesday Practice is
- April 28 3-5pm courts 1& 2.
- May 5th 3-5pm courts 2&3.
Carol’s Class cancelled on April 8, 2026
Carol’s class is cancelled for next Wednesday, the 8th of April, so we can attend the Funeral for Jim McCann.