SOMO

Tournament

Southwest Organ Mountains Open Tournament We will meet at Centennial High School at 8:00 am on Sunday, Oct. 20.

  • SOMO – Round Robin (Parkinson’s Group)
  • There is no charge for our group for this event!
  • Our group will have one court.
  • We will meet at Centennial High School at 8:00 am on Sunday, Oct. 20.
  • We will be playing a round robin, which means we play one another and switch players in-between games.
  • The number of games that we will play depends on how many participate.
  • You will be able to play a game and rest while watching the next game.
  • You may quit playing at anytime that you feel tired.
  • Bring family and friends. You an may want to bring folding chairs.
  • Don’t forget to bring water, sunglasses and a visor or hat!
  • Diane will register for you which is easier than explaining how to do it.
    • Any questions please contact Diane at 724-388-6201.
  • Let’s get out there and have fun!!!
Southwest Organ Mountains Open Tournament

Paul Ford Presentation

Announcement, Meeting notes

July’s guest speaker, Paul Ford, NREMTP, the Mobile Integrated Heathcare Coordinator for the Las Cruces Fire Department sent us a copy of his presentation, Mobile Integrated Healthcare: Furthering the Mission.

As noted before, Paul specializes in working with at-risk populations who call 911 frequently due to unmet health and wellness needs and are affected by the unique conditions surrounding the elderly, mental health, homelessness, and substance abuse. The presentaion details how te mission of the Fire Department has changed to include the huge growth in these types of calls.

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John Cullen on Zoom

Announcement

Ken Posey, Coordinator of the Parkinson’s Westside Support Team, has invited us to join his group on August 7 at 3:00 pm via ZOOM. The link is below.

The Link: Join our Cloud HD Video Meeting us02web.zoom.us

John Cullen and his business partner, Ivan, will hold an interview style meeting where John will be answering Parkinson’s related questions about his ongoing battle with Parkinson’s.

As you may recall, we have watched John’s documentary film “It’s Just Parkinson’s” and some of us have read his book “Unbreakable Surviving Adversity.”

John has invited us to send questions in advance so he can give the best answer. His email is ijporder@gmail.com.

John Cullen

For those who wish to attend the El Paso Parkinson’s Group meeting in person, the meeting location is the Queen of Peace Catholic Church 1551 Belveder El Paso, TX. 

There will be finger foods and refreshments for everyone!  Look forward to seeing everyone!

July’s speaker, Paul Ford

Meeting notes

Guest speaker Paul Ford, NREMTP, the Mobile Integrated Heathcare Coordinator for the Las Cruces Fire Department, discussed the unique program he oversees. The MIH program helps people access and navigate the health care system through home and community visits, needs assesment, transportation, resolving home/ environmental safefty issues and other needs related to the social determinants of health.

Paul specializes in working with at-risk populations who call 911 frequently due to unmet health and wellness needs and are affected by the unique conditions surrounding the elderly, mental health, homelessness, and substance abuse.

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