Events
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MORE
March
Workshop
Thurs. - Sat. 3/27 to 29
Boston University Photonics Center, 8 Saint Mary's Street, Boston, M
"A Parkinson's Disease Seminar for Healthcare Professionals: Evidence Based Concepts and Treatment Approaches"
Program for PT, OT, SLP, SW, and Nursing professionals
Contact: Tami Rork 617-353-7525; or visit the web site
April
April is Parkinson Awareness Month
CT's Specialty Celebrations
2007 Caregiver / Volunteer Awards Ceremony/ Lecture/ Luncheon
Sun. 4/6, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.,
Sheraton Hartford, 100 East River Dr., East Hartford
(Conveniently located via I-84 or I-91 just outside of Hartford; tele # 860-528-9703; www.sheraton.com)
"Individual and Family Resilience in Parkinson's Disease"
featuring
David Rintell, Ed.D,
esteemed lecturer from Brigham & Women's/Massachusetts General Hospitals.
Those who have heard Dr. Rintell speak say:
"He speaks with humor, sensitivity, and insight. Not to be missed for those living with a chronic illness such as PD."
Lunch choices: Chicken Marsala or Vegetable Lasagna
Cost: $20.00 / per person
Followed by the APDA awards ceremony honoring outstanding service
from a "volunteer" and "caregiver" in our CT community.
(download registration form)
New Hampshire Program
Sat. 4/19, 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH
 "Improving Parkinson's Disease Treatment Through Innovation and Research"
(registration online: Pre-registration deadline is April 10.
You may also register by calling
(603) 650-5280 or through email to apda@hitchcock.org)
Morning Lecture Program
Sat. 4/26, 10 a.m. - noon
Meadow Ridge, 100 Redding Road, Redding
(conveniently located off Rte. 7 just north of Norwalk and south of Danbury)
"The Parkinson's Disease Puzzle... Putting the Pieces Together"
featuring Movement Disorder Specialist
Anna Hohler, MD
Assistant Professor of Neurology at Boston University School of Medicine. Dr. Hohler completed a neurology internship and residency at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, WA. Dr. Hohler became board certified in Adult Neurology and served as Chief of the Neurology clinic for Madigan Army Medical Center
Continental Breakfast and Valet Parking (download registration form)
Parkinson's Unity Walk
Sat. 4/26, registration starting at 10 a.m. in Central Park, New York City
Contact: www.unitywalk.org
May
Research Forum Sponsored by CT Parkinson Working Group
Sat. 5/3, 10 a.m.
CSCU, Welte Auditorium, New Britain
"Parkinson Disease Research in the 21st Century: In Search of a Cure"
Contact CPWG: 860-343-8278, 860-347-0134, or 203-453-2655
Sat. 5/31, starting at 10 a.m.
on the beautiful shoreline campus of
The Village at Mariner's Point (A Benchmark Senior Living Community)
in collaboration with Benchmark and other supporters
featuring:
A walkathon, lectures, demonstrations,
food, entertainment, kids' activities, and more!
Download Registration Form and Information Sheet
June
Lecture and Luncheon
Wed. 6/13, 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Holiday Inn, 10 Laura Boulevard, Norwich
"Understanding the Non-Motor / Behavioral Changes in PD"
featuring MDS expert Joseph H. Friedman, MD
from NeuroHealth and Brown Medical School
author of the new book
Making the Connection Between Brain and Behavior: Coping with Parkinson's Disease
Complete Chicken Luncheon
Cost: $15.00 / per person
(download registration form)
November
APDA New England Biennial Parkinson's Conference
for people with PD and those who care about them
Friday, 11/14 (pre-conference support group leaders meeting on 11/13)
Sturbridge Host Hotel, 366 Main St., Sturbridge, MA
featuring talks with national Parkinson experts, workshops, vendors, and more!
Details to follow
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