Classes restart July 31. See you then!
Category Archives: Announcement
Program for Family Caregivers
The Stress-Busting Program for Family Caregivers is starting a new 9-week program on June 13, 2023. Please contact Sharon Lewis at 830-377-1484 if you have any questions or would like to register. Email: slewis2@unm.edu
Free Medical Equipment
The H.E.L.P (Handicap Equipment Loan Program) lends durable medical equipment (DME) to those in need – FREE OF CHARGE!! is for anyone in the greater Las Cruces area.
H.E.L.P is brought to you by the Masons of Jornada Masonic Lodge #70 (1200 W University).
All that is asked is that you check out the equipment, take care of it and return it whenever it’s no longer needed. They would rather see the H.E.L.P storage facility empty than full.
H.E.L.P needs donations as well. If you have any durable medical equipment in good/new condition that’s not being in used, please let them know, thanks!
To check out or donate durable medical equipment (DME) contact Jornada Masonic Lodge #70 at 575-523-5556.
It’s Just Parkinson’s
“It’s Just Parkinson’s” documentary is now available for public viewing.
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/itsjustparkinsons
Pickleball-Meet at Apodaca Park March 16 and March 23
Please take note of the change in Pickleball Courts for the next two weeks. We will meet at the courts at Apodaca Park on March 16 and March 23,
You will need: WATER, sunscreen, sunglasses or visor, dress in layers and plan to have fun! If you have any questions, call Diane Giever at 724.388.6201 or email at dgiever@comcast.net
Parkinson’s Awareness Month
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month and as per our tradition, we ask the City of Las Cruces and Dona Ana County to read a proclamation at one of their council meetings.
It would be great if some of our members could attend one or both of these events in a show of support.
- Monday, April 3 at 1:00 pm, City of Las Cruces – Council Chambers at City Hall, 700 N. Main Street
- Tuesday, April 4 at 9:00 am, Dona Ana County Commission Chambers, 845 N. Motel Blvd. Las Cruces
The meetings begin with their usual business and proclamations are placed at the top of the agendas. PD members will be asked to come to the front of the room and the proclamation is read. We are given the opportunity to speak
This year, we have many activities to report:
- Regular support group meeting, third Tuesday
- Newly diagnosed support group , fourth Tuesday
- Pickleball for Parkinson’s, Thursdays at 1:00 pm at Meerscheidt
- Planned for the fall is a Renew Retreat for both people with Parkinson’s and their care partners and family members
- Carol’s exercise class “New Pathways for Parkinson’s” at Northrise on Monday and Wednesday at 10:00 am
- Rock Steady Boxing
- Newly updated website with a calendar of events, Website address is www.pdsgsnm.org
PD Support on KRWG News!
Our Support group provides information and understanding for local Parkinson’s patients.
Click on the links below to listen to the interviews.
Part 1. K.C Counts interviewed Sarah Stegall on January 31, 2023
Part 2. Diane Giever’s interview aired on Tuesday February 7, 2023
Stress-Busting Program for Family Caregivers
New Classes for the Stress-Busting Program for Family Caregivers Start on March 21, 2023. Sign Up Now!
For more information contact: Sharon Lewis 830-377-1484
Join a Research Study
The Parkinson’s Foundation has invited us to participate in a research study. PD GENEration: Mapping the Future of Parkinson’s Disease, is a national initiative that offers genetic testing for clinically relevant Parkinson’s-related genes and genetic counseling at no cost for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Participation can be either in-person at one of our participating Centers of Excellence sites or from home through a telemedicine appointment and at-home cheek swab collection kit.
Thanks!
The “It’s Just Parkinsons” documentary screening & fundraiser at the Fountain Theatre went extremely well. Thank you to Tom Huchinson and La Posta de Mesilla for your support and thanks to everyone who came and/or donated.
The documentary is online at https://vimeo.com/735290736 hit enter then type in code Lemond19898xii