Hawaii Parkinson Association is proud to announce a new exercise group! First ride is tomorrow morning, June 10 at 9AM Parkinson's Bike Exercise Group Sunday Mornings at 9 AM Meet at Lagoon Drive parking lot
See the flyer below and the group leader ~ Richard Weinstein's story |
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Parkinson's Bike Exercise Group leader, Richard Weinstein, was diagnosed with PD in March 2015 and it took him a couple of years to find his footing struggling with his new reality. Then, on Labor Day 2017, he hopped on a biki from a biki station near his condo and was able to ride 2 miles. He started testing himself, each time adding a little extra distance to his Sunday bike ride, and ultimately got up to 15 miles all around the streets of Honolulu. He then purchased his own bike and starting training every Sunday morning on Lagoon Drive, where the triathletes train, with a goal to ride 20 miles in the Haleiwa Metric Century Ride on April 29, 2018. He attended the Parkinson’s Symposium on April 28, 2018 and the following morning was the Haleiwa Ride. After successfully riding 20 miles and accomplishing his goal, his next goal was to start the Parkinson’s Bike Exercise Group to support others. Biking has helped him to improve his condition and he believes others can benefit from his experience. Come Join Richard and others at the NEW Parkinson’s Bike Exercise Group for their inaugural ride June 10! This group will meet every Sunday morning at Lagoon Drive Parking Lot at 9am. One lap from the parking lot with a turnaround at Keehi Lagoon Park and back is 4.5 miles. This group is open to everyone! Visit the groups Facebook page here |
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HPA Fitness Instructor Training Thursday, June 14, 12-2PM Windward YMCA RSVP~ email: info@parkinsonshawaii.org On June 14, the Hawaii Parkinson Association (HPA) and the YMCA will be holding a fitness instructor training to teach instructors how to manage and implement fitness programs for people living with Parkinson’s disease. The training will focus on general exercise techniques as well as how to incorporate yoga into classes for Parkinson’s patients. This is a free event for fitness instructors interested in learning how to safely and effectively teach fitness to people living with Parkinson’s disease. The event will cover fall prevention techniques and various exercise options such as yoga for people living with PD. See flyer for more Information |
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Support Group News http://www.parkinsonshawaii.org/support-groups-and-classes - Oahu ~ Honolulu Area Support Group ~ First Thursday of each month, 1:30-3PM. The group is meeting at Central Union Church (1660 South Beretania, Women's Building
Next meeting will be Thursday, ~JULY 5 Landon Opunui, ND Integrative Medicine Specialist ~AUGUST 2 Sarah Graner, MD Movement Disorder Neurologist - Oahu ~ Hawaii Kai Support Group ~ Second Saturday of month, June 9 10-11:30 AM, Hawaii Kai Retirement Community 428 Kawaihae St., Hawaii Kai, HI 96825.
- Oahu ~ Hawaii Kai Caregiver Support Group Second Saturday of month, July 14, 10:30-11:30AM, Hawaii Kai Retirement Community 428 Kawaihae St., Hawaii Kai, HI 96825.
- Oahu ~ Windward Support Group ~ Fourth Tuesday of month, 3-4:30 PM. Castle Hospital Wellness Center, Kailua. Next meeting will be Tuesday, June 26
- Oahu ~ Young Onset/Movers and Shakers ~ First Saturday of month, 10-11:30 AM Regency Park Condos Recreation Center (access via Chaminade University campus). Next meeting July 7 Lindsey Sutton will be teaching Yoga for the group at 10am!
- Big Island, Waimea Support Group ~ Second Wednesday of the month, from 1-2:30 PM at Tutu’s House in Waimea. Next meeting will be June 13.
- Big Island, Hilo Support Group ~ Last Friday of every month, 2-4 PM. Meets at Office of Aging, Hilo: 1055 Kinoole St #101. Next meeting June 29.
May-June Hawaii Island Newsletter can be found here. You can sign up to receive this newsletter via email by filling out a quick form here. - Kauai Support Group ~ Last Tuesday of every month, 5-6:30PM. Meets at Regency @ Puakea, 2130 Kaneka St, Lihue, HI 96766. This month meeting will be June 26.
- Kauai North Support Group ~ Meeting time 5:00 PM. In the meeting room at the Princeville Community Center, 4334 Emmalani Dr, Princeville, HI 96722.
- Maui Support Group ~ This group is on hold until further notice.
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Other items of interest~ - Jen Hastings, MA, MT-BC, Neurologic Music Therapist at Community Living Center, VA Pacific Islands is undergoing a feasibility study to look at a drumming protocol with Vets with Parkinson’s. It’s a 10-week study of 1x/week for group drumming and ½ hour practice every day. Sign up to participate now. Scroll down to see a flyer with more information on how to register. Keep in mind this study is for Veterans only.
- MJFF Third Thursday Webinar-Exercise for Parkinson's Disease, When: Thursday, June 21 @ 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT. Exercise is often prescribed for people with Parkinson's as one of the most important parts of their treatment plan. Our panelists discuss what research is telling us about exercise and PD and how you can integrate physical activity into your daily life. Please note the later start time. To register click here.
- HPA yoga clasess with Lindsey Sutton, June 18~ 9:30-10AM @ the Hawaii Kai Retirement Community
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HPA Annual Walk HPA's 2018 Walk website is up and accepting registrations! September 16, 2018 at Magic Island! Registration tent will open at 9AM with walk starting at 10AM www.hawaiiparkinsonwalk.org |
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