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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

2007 Event

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

Parkinson's Logo"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


Family Fun Day and Walkathon

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

Tom Ruggierio

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)

Gloria and John Capecelatro

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

Tont Baniedes

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