Erika Kelley is teaching us to Line dance at the Borderland Cheer Gym We will meet April 8 & 22, at 1:00-2:00 pm. The gym is located at 6361 Weisner Road, Las Cruces, NM.
Line dancing in April
Carol’s class is cancelled for Wednesday April 2
The Village at Northrise needs the room we use for classes on Wednesday April 2nd, so New Pathways for Parkinsons, taught by Carol Witham will not meet that day.
March meeting and newletter
Meeting announcement, upcoming programs, resources and reminders.
Stress-Busting Program
Join our Stress-Busting Programfor family caregivers and discover proven strategies to reduce stress, anger, and anxiety while improving your overall quality of life.
Who: Any family caregiver
When: New class starts March 18 Tuesday at 12:30 pm Mountain Time Meets 90 minutes/class for 9 weeks
Where: Online using Zoom
Cost: Program is FREE!
Call Today to Reserve Your Spot! Sharon Lewis 830-377-1484 slewis2@unm.edu
Febuary meeting and newletter
Meeting announcement, upcoming programs, resources and reminders.
Valentines Party
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.
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.