Dates: August 11, 18, 25, and September 8, 15, 22 & 29 (No session on September 1) Start Your Summer Mornings Right - Monday Morning Stretch with Shelly Yu Ease into your week with a refreshing 30-minute stretch session led by physiotherapist Shelly Yu this August and September. Designed as a quick and energizing way […]
A Parkinson’s diagnosis can bring unexpected emotional challenges from changes in self-identity and grief over a former lifestyle, to uncertainty about the future. Join registered clinical counsellor Sara Ahmadian of Searchlight Counselling for an insightful conversation on the emotional impact of Parkinson’s for both those living with the disease and their care partners. Sara will […]
Dates: September 11, 18, 25, and October 2, 9 & 16 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 […]
Join registered speech-language pathologist Jasmine Cload for this interactive, hands-on workshop exploring the communication and swallowing challenges that can affect people with Parkinson’s. The workshop uses methods from the Lee Silverman Voice Treatment®, which have been clinically proven to enhance communication for individuals with Parkinson’s and other neurological conditions. Participants will learn strategies to address […]
Dates: October 7, 14, 21, 28, and November 4 & 11 Mime Over Mind is a therapeutic program that promotes mindfulness, movement, and self-expression for people living with Parkinson’s disease. Drawing from the art of mime, the program led by Barbara Salsberg uses imaginative physical techniques to support both motor and emotional well-being. Why Mime?Mime […]
Dates: November 18, 25, and December 2 & 9 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 daily routine and morning practices. About the Instructor: With over […]
Understanding Cognitive Changes and Parkinson’s: Supporting the Whole Person Join us for a compassionate and informative webinar exploring the relationship between cognitive changes and Parkinson’s disease, with a focus on identity, agency, strategies, and honouring the whole person behind the diagnosis. Join registered clinical counsellor and former nurse, Tricia Wallace. Tricia has extensive experience working […]
Please note: You are registering for a series of events. If you register for one event, you register for the entire series. Dates: January 7, 14, 21, 28, and February 4, 11, 18 & 25 Are you ready...to punch out Parkinson’s? Join Doug Pickard (a former Rock Steady Boxing Affiliate Owner), who will lead a eight-week […]
Dates: February 17, 24, and March 3, 10, & 17 Voice Aerobics®: Whole-Body Approach to Voice Practice Voice Aerobics® is a 50-minute class which couples voice practice with movement. It was developed as a 3-part program with focus on Posture, Breathing, and Voice. During each session of this 5-week series, Mary will focus on different […]
Planning for Future Care: A Carepartner Perspective Join us for a compassionate and practical webinar for carepartners supporting someone living with Parkinson’s. Planning for future care often raises important questions: When might extra support be needed? What care options are available? What costs should be considered? And how can planning honour your loved one’s preferences, […]
Please note: You are registering for a series of events. If you register for one event, you register for the entire series. Dates: January 15, 22, 29, February 5, 12, 19, 26, and March 5, 12 & 19 This program harnesses the power of the brain, breath, and emotion to reclaim voices. Joani Bye will […]
Cognitive challenge plays an important role in supporting brain health for people living with Parkinson’s, and what better way to do this than in a fun, social setting? Join us for our Spring Social: Brain Games, a relaxed and engaging opportunity to connect with others in the Parkinson’s community while giving your brain a workout. […]
Please note: You are registering for a series of events. If you register for one event, you register for the entire series. Dates: March 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31 It’s time to Zumbbbaa! Add some music and movement to your day with our Zumba® Gold Seated exercise class. This adapted Zumba® class is inclusive of […]
Building Self-Advocacy Skills in Healthcare: A Conversation with Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, a powerful time to focus on building the self-advocacy skills needed to navigate healthcare with confidence, clarity, and agency. Join us for an engaging conversation with Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe, a nationally recognized family physician, health communicator, and advocate, for a practical […]
Please Note: Only members can register for this 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 year’s member-only meeting will feature […]
Please note: You are registering for a series of events. If you register for one event, you register for the entire series. Dates: April 13, 20 & 27 Let’s get moving! Kick-start Parkinson’s Awareness Month with the annual April Challenger! Join PSBC’s physiotherapist, Shelly Yu, as she leads you through a fast- paced circuit-style exercise […]
Parkinson’s Class: Strong, Stable & Mindful Please note: You are registering for a series of events. If you register for one event, you register for the entire series. Dates: April 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30 Join us for this 5-session Level 2 series designed to help you build core strength, increase flexibility, improve balance, […]
Please note: You are registering for a series of events. If you register for one event, you register for the entire series. Dates: Bi-weekly, starting Monday, January 12 Take a mindful moment for yourself! Join Registered Clinical Counsellor Sara for a relaxing, bi-weekly virtual mindfulness session designed for anyone living with or affected by Parkinson’s disease. […]
Dates: May 5, 12, 19, and June 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30 (No class on May 26) Please note: You are registering for a series of events. If you register for one event, you register for the entire series. Join physiotherapist, Shelly Yu, for an exercise series focused on hand and dexterity challenges associated with […]
Please note: You are registering for a series of events. If you register for one event, you register for the entire series. Dates: May 5, 12, 19, 26, and June 2 & 9 Mime Over Mind is a creative and therapeutic program designed specifically for people living with Parkinson’s disease. Developed by Barbara Salsberg and […]
