Are you interested in being part of an exciting holiday and fundraising event for Parkinson Society British Columbia? Join experienced walker Brian Wood and Peter from Athlone Travel for an information evening about the Cotswolds Walking Holiday taking place...
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Autumn SongShine classes are now available!
Sep 19, 2016 | News
The seasons are changing, and with autumn coming why not turn over a new leaf by trying SongShine in a community near you? SongShine is an effective music-based vocal program for persons whose speech has been affected by Parkinson's disease, stroke,...
Registration open for Cotswolds Walking Holiday fundraiser
Sep 14, 2016 | News
Whoever said you can't enjoy yourself whilst doing good? Registration is now open for a walking holiday in the Cotswolds, England. This is a fundraising event for Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) during which participants will enjoy a 7 day walking...
Free weekly drop-in program for adults needing support in South Okanagan
Aug 29, 2016 | News
Interior Health and Penticton & District Community Resources Society are launching CARES on Thursday, September 8, 2016. CARES stands for Caring for Adults Requiring Extra Support and will take place weekly on Thursdays from 4:30pm - 5:30pm at 740 Carmi...
New SongShine group in Coquitlam
Aug 26, 2016 | News
A new SongShine group will be starting in Coquitlam on Tuesdays! Como Lake United Church | 1110 King Albert Avenue, CoquitlamDate: Tuesdays, October 4 - November 22, 2016 | 1:15 pm to 2:30 pmFee: $80.00 for 8 week program (Caregivers attend for free! $10 per...
Community Update to PWD Rates and Transportation Support Allowance
Aug 16, 2016 | News
Disability Alliance BC (DABC) has released a table to demonstrate the new Persons with Disabilities (PWD) benefit for the bus pass program. In June, there as an update published discussing the changes that are to begin September 1st, 2016, including the incorporation...
New! YOPD & Young at Heart Support Group in Langley
Aug 10, 2016 | News
If you’ve been diagnosed with Parkinson’s, this new support group in Langley may be for you! The group aims to bring together those with Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease (YOPD), their carepartners and any member of the PD community who considers themselves young at...
SongShine group now offered on the North Shore
Aug 10, 2016 | News
We are pleased to share that a new SongShine group will be offered on the North Shore. Where: North Shore Stroke Recovery Centre (NSSRC) | 225 East 2nd Street, North Vancouver (map) When: Tuesday, September 27th to Tuesday, November 29th Time: 12:45pm -...
First Sparwood Golf Tournament “fore” Parkinson’s a success!
Jul 29, 2016 | News
On July 23, members of the Sparwood community came together in memory of Joe Tracey for the First Annual Sparwood Parkinson's Golf Tournament. Organized by Merl Shelley and a team of dedicated individuals, the tournament surpassed anticipated proceeds to raise $5,260...