Our Parkinson’s Exercise Class, led by Medical Exercise Specialist, Carol Witham, is cancelled Monday September 1st, due to Labor Day activities. Classes willl resume on Wednesday September 3 at 10 a.m. as usual.
August 19 meeting invitation
Meeting announcement, upcoming programs, resources and reminders.
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Guest Speakers:
*Jo Bidwell -Dil.ector, Southwest Parkinson’s Society
* Gerry Burgos -Coach/Trainer, Rock Steady Boxing
Venue: Holiday Inn Express-Las Cruces North 2142 TeIshor Court, Las Cruces, NM
Meeting Schedule:
* 9:00 AM -9:45 AM: Registration and Refreshments
* 9:45 AM – 12:00 PM: Formal Meeting
Meeting Highlights:
* 9:45 AM -10..15 AM: Rock Steady Boxing Overview by Gerry Burgos
* 10:15 AM -11:15 AM: Parkinson’s and Medications by Jo Bidwell
Pool Party & Potluck
The Parkinson’s pickleball group is organizing a Pool Party & Potluck for Tuesday August 19th at 3pm. All members are welcome; come socialize, play cornhole, swim and share snacks!
The party begins at 3pm, the main gate opens at 2:30. Use the main entrance off Sonoma Ranch Blvd., the clubhouse will be on your right as you enter.
Caregiver Stress-Busting Program
ProgramThe Stress-Busting Program (SBP) for Family CaregiversTM is a program that provides support to family caregivers of people with chronic illness. This is a multicomponent program that meets for 90 minutes/week for 9 weeks. The classes are online using ZOOM. The program is available at no cost. Registration is required.
Stress-Busting-September-Class Stress-Bustin-Program-OnlineRock Steady Boxing schedule change for July 28 and 30th
Rock Steady Boxing class scheduled for Monday July 28 is cancelled. We will have a make-up class July 30 instead of the regular Wednesday open gym.
Doing Life Today podcast
Doing Life Today – a youtube channel
Line Dancing schedule for August
Summer travel & vacations have played havoc with our Line Dancing schedule, but we hope to be back in August. We are currently planning to meet August 8th and 22nd, 1pm – 2pm at the Borderland Gym 6361 Weisner Dr.
LineDancing-8-2025Radio 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. This Monday, July 28 , 2024, the Radio Interview willl be with John Cullen, about his experiences with Parkinson’s Disease. Think Again: John Cullen on Parkinson’s & Deep Brain Stimulation
PD exercise class schedule change July 14 & 16
Carol’s class, New Pathways for Parkinsons, scheduled for Monday, July 14 and Wedneday July 16 are Cancelled for a well-deserved vacation trip. Class will resume on July 21, 2025.
Rock Steady Boxing class schedule for July 2nd and 4th of July
The Rock Steady Boxing class scheduled for Friday July 4 is Cancelled for the holiday. We will have a regular class instead during the free exercise period, Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025!