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Event Series Coffee Connect

Coffee Connect

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Join our weekly online coffee meet-up every Wednesday and take a break from Parkinson's-focused conversations. Parkinson's disease can be isolating and often takes center stage in the lives of those affected by it. So, grab your favorite beverage, log in from the comfort of your home, and connect with others in the PD community. Whether […]

Event Series Dopa Beats (Series 3)

Dopa Beats – Series 3

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Dates: April 23, 30, and May 7, 14, 21 & 28 Join Doug Pickard, REMO Health Rhythms Facilitator and Rock Steady Boxing Affiliate Owner, as he leads DOPA BEATS, a six-week drumming class for people with Parkinson's. Express your feelings with easy-to-follow beats and rhythms, and add drumming to your toolbox of therapies and self-management […]

SongShine with Joani – Series 3

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Dates: April 24, and May 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 This program harnesses the power of the brain, breath, and emotion to reclaim voices. Joani Bye will engage participants in uplifting sessions of SongShine, a program using singing, breath work, diction, articulation, and creative imagination exercises to strengthen voices affected by Parkinson's or other […]

Event Series Rock Step Swing Dance

Rock Step Swing Dance (Level 1)

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Dates: May 1, 8, 15 & 22 Swing into Wellness: A Fun & Uplifting Dance Class! Get ready to move, groove, and boost your mental well-being with our lively Swing Dance class! Set to upbeat music, this fun-filled session focuses on low-impact movements that enhance balance, coordination, and mood. No dance experience? No problem! Whether […]

Event Series Mindfulness Series

Mindfulness Series

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Dates: May 9, 16, 23, 30, and June 6 & 13 Parkinson’s disease can impact emotional well-being through both motor and non-motor symptoms. Caregivers also face unique stressors that can affect their mental health. Mindfulness practice offers tools to build self-awareness and manage stress effectively. This is a six-week online program designed for individuals living with […]

Annual General Meeting

Virtual Event Virtual Event

We invite you to join us for Parkinson Society British Columbia’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), taking place this spring. Held virtually, the AGM is an exclusive opportunity for members to hear about the Society’s key highlights, financials, and achievements from the past year. This member-only event will also feature a special presentation by Dr. Daryl […]

Event Series Chair Yoga

Chair Yoga (Level 1)

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Dates: May 12, 26, and June 2 & 9 (No session on May 19 due to the statutory holiday) Join Rheanna for a 4-session gentle chair yoga series, designed to ease stiffness, improve mobility, and bring awareness to your body. This fully seated class will help you build practical movement skills to integrate into your […]

Global Symposium: Does Parkinson’s Begin in the Gut?

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a multifaceted and evolving condition that impacts each person in unique ways. As research advances, new perspectives are reshaping how we understand where Parkinson’s begins, what influences its progression, and how lifestyle factors-from diet to environment-can play a role in risk and management. This May, Parkinson Society British Columbia invites you […]

Global Symposium: Our Environment and Parkinson’s – Uncovering Hidden Risk Factors

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a multifaceted and evolving condition that impacts each person in unique ways. As research advances, new perspectives are reshaping how we understand where Parkinson’s begins, what influences its progression, and how lifestyle factors-from diet to environment-can play a role in risk and management. This May, Parkinson Society British Columbia invites you […]

Global Symposium: Nutrition and Parkinson’s – Feeding the Brain, Fueling Wellness

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a multifaceted and evolving condition that impacts each person in unique ways. As research advances, new perspectives are reshaping how we understand where Parkinson’s begins, what influences its progression, and how lifestyle factors-from diet to environment-can play a role in risk and management. This May, Parkinson Society British Columbia invites you […]

Communication and Swallow Workshop – Cranbrook

Days Inn by Wyndham Cranbrook Conference Centre 600 Cranbrook St N, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

Join us for an interactive workshop led by registered speech-language pathologist Jasmine Cload, focusing on the communication and swallowing challenges often faced by people with Parkinson's. This workshop is open to those currently experiencing these challenges, as well as those looking to address them proactively. The workshop utilizes methods from the Lee Silverman Voice Treatment® […]

Event Series SongShine with Joani (Series 4)

SongShine with Joani – Series 4

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Dates: June 5, 12, 19, 26, and July 3 & 10 This program harnesses the power of the brain, breath, and emotion to reclaim voices. Joani Bye will engage participants in uplifting sessions of SongShine, a program using singing, breath work, diction, articulation, and creative imagination exercises to strengthen voices affected by Parkinson's or other […]

Event Series Zumba Gold – Seated

Zumba Gold – Seated (Level 1)

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Dates: June 5, 12, 19, 26, and July 3, 10, 17 & 24 Get Ready to Zumba! Add some music and movement to your day with our Zumba® Gold Seated class! This fun and inclusive workout is designed for all mobility and balance levels, featuring easy-to-follow Zumba® choreography. No dance experience? No problem—there are no […]