Our Parkinson’s Exercise Class, led by Medical Exercise Specialist, Carol Witham, is cancelled on Monday, May 25th, 2026 due to Memorial Day observance. Classes willl resume on Wednesday May 27 at 10 a.m. as usual.
Rocksteady Boxing class cancelled May 25 – Memorial Day
RSB Class will be cancelled on Monday, May 25th, 2026 due to Memorial Day observance.
We will make up the class on Wednesday May 27.
Parkinsons Research Study
AbbVie is currently conducting a research study to gain insights on the impact of medication burden and treatment-emergent side effects on patient’s lives.
This research study is inviting people with PD to participate in a 30-45 minute online survey with an interviewer. Participants will receive $70 as a thank-you for completing the survey. Interested individuals can scan the QR code on the flyer to learn more about the study, and complete this short survey to see if they are eligible to participate: screening survey.
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.
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.