Support Group News http://www.parkinsonshawaii.org/support-groups-and-classes - Oahu ~ Honolulu Area Support Group ~ First Thursday of each month, 1:30-3PM.
Next meeting will be Thursday, May 3. The group is meeting at Central Union Church (1660 South Beretania, Women's Building). A big Mahalo to Marie Kouthoofd PsyD for coming and giving a wonderful presentation at the April Meeting. - Oahu ~ Hawaii Kai Support Group ~ Second Saturday of month, April 14, 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, April 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, April 24.
- 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 May 5.
- 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 Tomorrow, April 11. We are fortunate to have Hawaii Parkinson’s Association board member Pat Bemis as our facilitator. The group will focus on open discussion regarding ways to nourish and improve communication between people with Parkinson’s and their much needed caregiver partners, family members, and friends.
- 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 April 20. April’s meeting is normally held on the last Friday of the month, but is scheduled this month on April 20 due to the HPA annual symposium being held on April 28. After a brief catch up time, people with PD and caregivers will be divided into separate groups to discuss their special challenges.
April 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 April 24. Nordic Walk Exursions held by Nordic Walk Hawaii: nordicwalkhawaii.weebly.com. Walks usually are held Wednesdays 8:30-10:30 AM
- Kauai North Support Group ~ Meeting time 5:00 PM. In the meeting room at the Princeville Community Center, 4334 Emmalani Dr, Princeville, HI 96722. Meeting dates are as follows: April 18 and May 24.
- Maui Support Group ~ This group is on hold until further notice.
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Other items of interest~ - MJFF Third Thursday Webinar- How Patients Can Partner to Speed Cures
Thursday, April 19 @ 12 p.m. ET / 6 a.m. Hawaii time No amount of money replaces research volunteers in speeding a cure for Parkinson's disease. Learn more about people with PD and their loved ones can participate -- in-person or online -- in studies toward treatment breakthoughs. Register here https://www.michaeljfox.org - New HPA yoga clasess with Lindsey Sutton, April 16 ~ 9:30-10AM @ the Hawaii Kai Retirement Community (see more details below)
- HPA's Hawaii Kai Caregiver Support Group guest speaker Dr. Lucas Morgan. June 9 ~ 10:30-11:30 AM @ Hawaii Kai Retirement Community, 3rd floor multipurpose room. Free event and open to all PD caregivers. (see flyer below for more details)
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*NEW* Yoga for Parkinson's with Lindsey Sutton Next Class is April 16 ~ 9:30-10:00 AM Hawaii Kai Retirement Community, 3rd floor multipurpose room 428 Kawaihae Street, Honolulu 96825 Classes will be the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month from 9:30 to 10:00 AM, they are open to all people living with Parkinson's, residents, and non-residents. There will be no charge but we will accept donations that will go 100% to Lindsey to show appreciation for her expertise and time. |
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