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SUMMARY:Parkinson's Exercise: Strong\, Stable & Mindful (Level 2)
DESCRIPTION:Parkinson’s Class: Strong\, Stable & Mindful \n\n					Please note: You are registering for a series of events. If you register for one event\, you register for the entire series.\nDates: April 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, & 30 \nJoin us for this 5-session Level 2 series designed to help you build core strength\, increase flexibility\, improve balance\, and relieve stress. Each session includes:\n•Warm-Up: Connection and breathwork\n•Yoga Poses: Seated and standing\, using a chair for support\n•Mindfulness: Affirmations and meditation\n•Rest: Guided savasana \nUsing the support of a chair\, this class encourages independence while promoting safe\, mindful movement. \nWho Is This For?\nThis class is ideal for individuals seeking a supportive\, accessible yoga practice that builds functional strength and emphasizes the body-mind connection. \nAbout the Instructor\nDanya Nonis is a yoga teacher and certified C-IAYT yoga therapist. She has experience working with individuals with neurological conditions\, including Parkinson’s disease\, in movement-based programs and continues to train in specialized techniques. Her trauma-informed\, pain-aware teaching style supports individuals in finding comfort and ease in both body and mind. \n\n\n\n\n\nParkinson Society BC appreciates all gifts\, as they allow us to continue to offer programs people with Parkinson’s disease and their carepartners rely on. If you wish\, you can make a donation by entering an amount in the Additional Donation field. \n\n\n\n\n  \n\nPlease note: Participation in the exercise programs listed below will be done at your own risk within your home. Please ensure you have the space needed to follow the exercises and that there are no obstacles or barriers in your way. The classes are meant for general information and usage only. They are not intended for and should not replace individualized medical advice and/or individualized assessments given to you by a healthcare professional. Please seek assessments/advice from an appropriate healthcare professional as needed. Parkinson Society BC (PSBC)\, and the instructors of the programs below\, will not be held liable for accidents or incidents that may occur in your home. By participating in the exercise programs listed below\, you are recognizing that risk of illness and/or injury may be inherent in any movement or exercise class and are participating with the express agreement of\, and understanding that the program instructors\, and Parkinson Society BC and its directors\, officers\, employees\, partners\, and agents are hereby released from any and all claims\, costs\, liabilities\, expenses\, or judgements associated with these exercise for Parkinson’s programs. \nIf you have any questions about our exercise programs\, including the implementation of our intensity levels\, please contact us at info@parkinson.bc.ca. \n\n\n\nParkinson Society BC’s exercise programs are promoted with an assigned level of difficulty. Below you will find a description of each level. \n\n\n\nLevel 1\n\nSlow-paced\, low-intensity\, and low-impact class. Suitable for all levels of ability\, especially those new to exercise and prefer a gentler approach. \n\n\n\nLevel 2\nModerately-paced and moderate-intensity class. Suitable for those who are looking for a progression from Level 1.\n\n\nLevel 3\n\nFast-paced and high-intensity class for those who are looking for a challenge. Participants must be able to safely participate without a carepartner/caregiver present.
URL:https://parkinson.bc.ca/event/parkinsons-exercise-strong-stable-mindful-level-2/2026-04-09
CATEGORIES:Exercise
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SUMMARY:April Challenger (Level 3)
DESCRIPTION:Please note: You are registering for a series of events. If you register for one event\, you register for the entire series.\nDates: April 13\, 20 & 27 \nLet’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 class aimed at challenging your strength\, balance\, coordination and stamina. Participants must be able to walk independently. \n\n\n\n\n\nParkinson Society BC appreciates all gifts\, as they allow us to continue to offer programs people with Parkinson’s disease and their carepartners rely on. If you wish\, you can make a donation by entering an amount in the Additional Donation field. \n\n\n\n\nPlease note: Participation in the exercise programs listed below will be done at your own risk within your home. Please ensure you have the space needed to follow the exercises and that there are no obstacles or barriers in your way. The classes are meant for general information and usage only. They are not intended for and should not replace individualized medical advice and/or individualized assessments given to you by a healthcare professional. Please seek assessments/advice from an appropriate healthcare professional as needed. Parkinson Society BC (PSBC)\, and the instructors of the programs below\, will not be held liable for accidents or incidents that may occur in your home. By participating in the exercise programs listed below\, you are recognizing that risk of illness and/or injury may be inherent in any movement or exercise class and are participating with the express agreement of\, and understanding that the program instructors\, and Parkinson Society BC and its directors\, officers\, employees\, partners\, and agents are hereby released from any and all claims\, costs\, liabilities\, expenses\, or judgements associated with these exercise for Parkinson’s programs. \nIf you have any questions about our exercise programs\, including the implementation of our intensity levels\, please contact us at info@parkinson.bc.ca. \n\n\n\nParkinson Society BC’s exercise programs are promoted with an assigned level of difficulty. Below you will find a description of each level. \n\n\n\nLevel 1\n\nSlow-paced\, low-intensity\, and low-impact class. Suitable for all levels of ability\, especially those new to exercise and prefer a gentler approach. \n\n\n\nLevel 2\nModerately-paced and moderate-intensity class. Suitable for those who are looking for a progression from Level 1.\n\n\nLevel 3\n\nFast-paced and high-intensity class for those who are looking for a challenge. Participants must be able to safely participate without a carepartner/caregiver present. \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://parkinson.bc.ca/event/april-challenger-level-3-2/2026-04-13
CATEGORIES:Exercise
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SUMMARY:Building Self-Advocacy Skills in Healthcare: A Conversation with Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe
DESCRIPTION:Building Self-Advocacy Skills in Healthcare: A Conversation with Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe \nApril 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. \nJoin us for an engaging conversation with Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe\, a nationally recognized family physician\, health communicator\, and advocate\, for a practical and empowering conversation about how to advocate\, for yourself or for someone you care about. Learn key skills\, language\, and strategies to feel prepared before\, during\, and after medical appointments. \nDrawing on over 20 years of clinical experience and her decade as the resident health expert on CTV’s The Social\, Dr. Wijayasinghe brings a compassionate\, down-to-earth approach to complex healthcare conversations. We will explore how to ask effective questions\, communicate concerns clearly\, understand patient rights\, and navigate power dynamics in healthcare settings\, all while respecting personal autonomy and individual needs. \nGrounded in empathy\, this session is designed to leave participants living with Parkinson’s or supporting someone who is\, to feel informed\, validated and more confident to self-advocate in healthcare settings. \nPlease note: This webinar will be recorded and made available on our Youtube channel after the webinar has concluded. \n\n\n\n\nParkinson Society BC appreciates all gifts\, as they allow us to continue to offer programs people with Parkinson’s disease and their carepartners rely on. If you wish\, you can make a donation by entering an amount in the Additional Donation field.
URL:https://parkinson.bc.ca/event/building-self-advocacy-skills-in-healthcare-a-conversation-with-dr-sheila-wijayasinghe
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness Mondays
DESCRIPTION:Please note: You are registering for a series of events. If you register for one event\, you register for the entire series.\nDates: Bi-weekly\, starting Monday\, January 12 \nTake 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. Through the combination of motor and non-motor symptoms\, Parkinson’s disease can impact our emotional wellbeing. Additionally\, the stressors and complex emotions that caregivers experience can affect the caregiver’s emotional health. These 30-minute guided sessions are a casual and supportive way to start your week\, come to every session or drop in when you can\, all are welcome! \nThrough gentle mindfulness practices\, you’ll learn strategies to:\n•Cultivate calm and self-awareness\n•Manage stress and enhance emotional well-being\n•Focus on the present moment without judgment\n•Practice gratitude and self-compassion\n•Bring mindfulness into everyday life \nWhether you’re new to mindfulness or simply need a reset\, this class offers a peaceful space to regularly reconnect and recharge. \n\n\n\n\n\nParkinson Society BC appreciates all gifts\, as they allow us to continue to offer programs people with Parkinson’s disease and their carepartners rely on. If you wish\, you can make a donation by entering an amount in the Additional Donation field.
URL:https://parkinson.bc.ca/event/mindfulness-mondays/2026-04-20
CATEGORIES:Activity
LOCATION:https://parkinson.bc.ca/event/mindfulness-mondays/2026-04-20
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SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please Note: Only members can register for this event. \nWe 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. \nThis year’s member-only meeting will feature an intimate fireside chat with world-renowned neurologist\, Dr. Ray Dorsey. Rather than a formal keynote\, the discussion will be guided by thoughtful questions inspired by his latest book\, The Parkinson’s Plan: A New Path to Prevention and Treatment. \nDo you have a question for Dr. Dorsey? We are accepting question submissions in advance of the event! To submit your question\, please send this email to us! \nThis year\, we will be giving 25 copies of The Parkinson’s Plan: A New Path to Prevention and Treatment to members who attend the AGM! \nIf you are not yet a member\, you can become one for $25/year at www.parkinson.bc.ca/membership. \nFor questions about membership\, please contact:Susan Atkinson\, Office Manager | donations@parkinson.bc.ca | 1-800-668-3330 ext. 263 \n\n\n\n \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				About Dr. Ray Dorsey \n \nDr. Ray Dorsey is a neurologist\, researcher\, and public health advocate working to end Parkinson’s disease by addressing its root causes: toxic environmental exposures. He is the founding Director of the Center for the Brain & Environment at Atria Health and Research Institute and serves as Professor of Neurology at the University of Rochester. Dr. Dorsey has testified before Congress\, advised the World Health Organization\, and was recognized by the White House as a “Champion for Change.” He is the co-author of Ending Parkinson’s Disease and the New York Times bestseller\, The Parkinson’s Plan: A New Path to Prevention and Treatment.
URL:https://parkinson.bc.ca/event/annualgeneralmeeting
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Hand & Dexterity Exercise Class (Level 1)
DESCRIPTION:Dates: May 5\, 12\, 19\, and June 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, & 30 \n\n					Please note: You are registering for a series of events. If you register for one event\, you register for the entire series.\nJoin physiotherapist\, Shelly Yu\, for an exercise series focused on hand and dexterity challenges associated with Parkinson’s Disease. Exercises in this series will target upper extremity movement\, hand dexterity\, grip strength\, hand-finger coordination and handwriting. As this is a hand and dexterity class\, all exercises will be done sitting. Please ensure you have a table available to use for the handwriting portion of the class. \nEquipment to prepare for the exercise series:\n•A tea towel/ kitchen towel\n•A small cushion/pillow\n•Light hand weights (if no weights are available\, you can use cans of soup/beans etc.)\n•A cup and 20 pieces of macaroni/pasta\n•A pen/pencil and lined pieces of paper \n\n\n\n\n\nParkinson Society BC appreciates all gifts\, as they allow us to continue to offer programs people with Parkinson’s disease and their carepartners rely on. If you wish\, you can make a donation by entering an amount in the Additional Donation field. \n\n\n\n\nPlease note: Participation in the exercise programs listed below will be done at your own risk within your home. Please ensure you have the space needed to follow the exercises and that there are no obstacles or barriers in your way. The classes are meant for general information and usage only. They are not intended for and should not replace individualized medical advice and/or individualized assessments given to you by a healthcare professional. Please seek assessments/advice from an appropriate healthcare professional as needed. Parkinson Society BC (PSBC)\, and the instructors of the programs below\, will not be held liable for accidents or incidents that may occur in your home. By participating in the exercise programs listed below\, you are recognizing that risk of illness and/or injury may be inherent in any movement or exercise class and are participating with the express agreement of\, and understanding that the program instructors\, and Parkinson Society BC and its directors\, officers\, employees\, partners\, and agents are hereby released from any and all claims\, costs\, liabilities\, expenses\, or judgements associated with these exercise for Parkinson’s programs. \nIf you have any questions about our exercise programs\, including the implementation of our intensity levels\, please contact us at info@parkinson.bc.ca. \nParkinson Society BC’s exercise programs are promoted with an assigned level of difficulty. Below you will find a description of each level. \n\n\n\nLevel 1\n\nSlow-paced\, low-intensity\, and low-impact class. Suitable for all levels of ability\, especially those new to exercise and prefer a gentler approach. \n\n\n\nLevel 2\nModerately-paced and moderate-intensity class. Suitable for those who are looking for a progression from Level 1.\n\n\nLevel 3\n\nFast-paced and high-intensity class for those who are looking for a challenge. Participants must be able to safely participate without a carepartner/caregiver present.
URL:https://parkinson.bc.ca/event/hand-dexterity-exercise-class-level-1/2026-05-05
CATEGORIES:Exercise
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SUMMARY:Mime Over Mind (2026)
DESCRIPTION:Please note: You are registering for a series of events. If you register for one event\, you register for the entire series.\nDates: May 5\, 12\, 19\, 26\, and June 2 & 9 \nMime Over Mind is a creative and therapeutic program designed specifically for people living with Parkinson’s disease. Developed by Barbara Salsberg and led by Sarah Martens\, this engaging class blends mindfulness\, movement\, and self-expression to support both motor and emotional well-being. \nUsing mime as a therapeutic tool\, participants learn practical techniques that can help override many of the frustrating day-to-day symptoms of Parkinson’s. Through imaginative exercises that strengthen coordination\, balance\, visualization\, and motor memory\, you’ll build skills that can be put into practice immediately. Sessions begin with simple props to develop awareness of weight\, size\, and texture\, gradually transitioning into expressive mime-based movement that enhances focus and body awareness. \nPlayful\, accessible\, and adaptable for all abilities\, Mime Over Mind requires no special equipment and offers a joyful\, supportive way to stay active\, manage challenging symptoms more effectively\, and improve everyday quality of life. \nTo learn more about Mime Over Mind\, visit https://mimeovermind.com/ \n\n\n\n\n\nParkinson Society BC appreciates all gifts\, as they allow us to continue to offer programs people with Parkinson’s disease and their carepartners rely on. If you wish\, you can make a donation by entering an amount in the Additional Donation field.
URL:https://parkinson.bc.ca/event/mime-over-mind-2026/2026-05-05
CATEGORIES:Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260521T130000
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SUMMARY:SongShine (Series 2)
DESCRIPTION:Please note: You are registering for a series of events. If you register for one event\, you register for the entire series.\nDates: May 21\, 28\, June 4\, 11\, 18\, 25\, and July 2\, 9\, 16 & 23 \nSongShine 2026 (Series 2) \nThis 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 neurological challenges. SongShine’s goal is to help you communicate more easily and clearly while facilitating a sense of community\, camaraderie\, and confidence in the process! \nJoin Joani for holistic\, fun\, and immersive sessions that will include the following: \n\nSinging favourite songs\nRelaxation\nBreathing exercises\nTongue exercises (for articulation and swallowing)\nLinguistic and vocal instruction\nImagination exercises\n\nWe welcome all individuals with Parkinson’s to this series\, as well as their spouses and/or carepartners\, as they may benefit from learning more about the disease to assist in supporting their loved ones. \n\n\n\n\nParkinson Society BC appreciates all gifts\, as they allow us to continue to offer programs people with Parkinson’s disease and their carepartners rely on. If you wish\, you can make a donation by entering an amount in the Additional Donation field.
URL:https://parkinson.bc.ca/event/songshine-series-2/2026-05-21
CATEGORIES:Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260527T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260527T110000
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SUMMARY:Holding Space for Yourself in the Carepartner Journey
DESCRIPTION:Holding Space for Yourself in the Carepartner Journey \nCaregiving can stir up unexpected emotions: moments of shame\, waves of guilt\, lingering regret. Supporting someone living with Parkinson’s\, can involve second-guessing decisions\, replaying difficult interactions\, or carrying the quiet pressure to always “do it right.” These experiences are deeply human. Shame can shrink our sense of self\, guilt can persist\, regret can be heavy and acknowledging this can feel vulnerable and uncomfortable. \nJoin us for a compassionate conversation led by Olivia Bauer\, Social Worker at the Movement Disorders Clinic\, Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health. Together\, we’ll explore how these emotions show up in the caregiving journey and how cultivating self-compassion\, courage\, and connection can reduce hurts and fears\, as we move forward with greater presence and peace. This session offers a supportive space to reflect\, share (if you wish)\, and reconnect with your well-being. \nPlease note: This webinar will be recorded and made available on our Youtube channel after the webinar has concluded. \n\n\n\n\nParkinson Society BC appreciates all gifts\, as they allow us to continue to offer programs people with Parkinson’s disease and their carepartners rely on. If you wish\, you can make a donation by entering an amount in the Additional Donation field.
URL:https://parkinson.bc.ca/event/holding-space-for-yourself-in-the-carepartner-journey
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260715T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260715T120000
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SUMMARY:Summer Social: Improv for Parkinson’s 
DESCRIPTION:Summer Social: Improv for Parkinson’s \nCreativity\, connection\, and laughter are powerful tools for well-being – and this summer\, we’re bringing them together in a fun and uplifting virtual social! \nJoin us for our Summer Social: Improv for Parkinson’s\, a special interactive session with the team from Improv for Work and Wellness designed to introduce participants to improvisation while exploring how improv skills can support life with Parkinson’s. In a relaxed and welcoming environment\, we’ll build community\, learn new skills\, work together\, and share plenty of laughs along the way. \nImprov encourages quick thinking\, adaptability\, communication\, and confidence – all in a playful\, low-pressure setting. The activities are accessible\, engaging\, and adaptable for people living with Parkinson’s at various stages.  Family members and care partners are warmly encouraged to attend\, as many of the games can easily be continued at home for ongoing connection and fun. \nThis session will be held virtually\, allowing you to join from the comfort of your own home. Whether attending solo or with a loved one\, this is a wonderful opportunity to try something new\, connect with others in the Parkinson’s community\, and celebrate summer with creativity\, laughter and joy. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n\n\n\n\nParkinson Society BC appreciates all gifts\, as they allow us to continue to offer programs people with Parkinson’s disease and their carepartners rely on. If you wish\, you can make a donation by entering an amount in the Additional Donation field.
URL:https://parkinson.bc.ca/event/summer-social-improv-for-parkinsons
CATEGORIES:Activity
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