WELCOME!
Making a Difference in Parkinson’s Disease
Learn about our passionate team,
and how you can help!
We Care About Maintaining Your Safety.
We recognize the danger that Covid-19 represents to our Parkinson’s Community. Activities have resumed, but we are taking several precautions.
Masks/Face Coverings – Optional
Sanitizing Equipment – Equipment must be wiped down between uses.
Hand Washing – Please wash your hands before and after class.
Boxing Gloves – It’s best bring your own, although we do have some extras.
Yoga Mats – It’s best to bring your own, although we do have some extras.
Our Team
Our amazing team of
volunteers is committed
to helping others.
Think you would be a good fit?
Contact us: 219-237-2342
Our Services
Our services are offered free
of charge to Parkinson
patients, thanks to all the
helping hands of this
amazing community.
Our Mission
To give Parkinson patients HOPE,
to know that they are not alone,
and that we are bringing them together
for exercise, companionship and to
find ways to improve their quality of life.
Our Board of Directors:
2021 OFFICERS:
Chairman – Elizabeth Woodbury
1st Vice-Chairman – Donald Nagdeman
2nd Vice-Chairman – Dr. Daniel Dunn
Secretary – Lori Plesha
Treasurer – Thomas Woodbury
BOARD MEMBERS:
Carole Bezat, Andrea Dance, Patricia Donaldson, Helen Garrison,
Julie Markowitz, Derek Morrison, Evelyn Morrison,
Dr. Jennifer Pallone, Sandra Qualls, Dr. Aisha Shareef,
Deborah VanCleef, Kathleen Willman and Madeline Wilson
NOVEMBER EVENTS
There will be no Discussion Group on Tuesday, November 23rd,
due to us allowing all of you to prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving Day!
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Tuesday, November 30th
Discussion Group 1:00 P.M. – 2:15 P.M.
“Ask Nurse Julie”, with Julie Markowitz, RN
TOPIC:
BEHAVIORAL CHANGES WITH PARKINSON’S DISEASE (PART TWO)
Copy the BLUE LINE below and paste to your address bar to join us:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85870781586?pwd=THJTYzZuNXdIWUh1K0ZKeGtoNy9VQT09
SAVE the DATES:
Thursday, December 30th
NWI Parkinsons’ Annual Christmas Wellness Celebration!
(Call the office at 219-237-2342 for more information!)
NWI ACTIVITY ROOM CLASS SCHEDULE
MONDAYS 11:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m.
Light Full Body Workout
with Libby
TUESDAYS 11:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m.
Yoga for Parkinsons
with Joanne Sypudt
Yoga Class at the Parkinson Building
TUESDAYS
1:00 p.m.—2:15 p.m.
Discussion Group
“Ask Nurse Julie” with Julie Markowitz RN
WEDNESDAYS 12:00 Noon—1:00 p.m.
Dance for Parkinsons
with Louise Boyd
WEDNESDAYS 5:30 p.m.—6:30 p.m.
Kick-Boxing for Parkinsons
with Lori Plesha
THURSDAYS 11:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m.
Yoga for Parkinsons
with Joanne Sypudt
YOGA AT METHODIST HOSPITAL
THURSDAYS 2:30 p.m.—3:30 p.m.
Yoga for Parkinsons
with Jennifer Connelly
Broadway Methodist Hospital
303 E. 89th Ave., Merrillville, IN
Pavilion D
FRIDAY 12:00 Noon—1:00 p.m.
Dance for Parkinsons
with Louise Boyd
Note: All classes are located in our main building at 2927 Jewett Ave. Highland, IN,
(unless otherwise indicated.)
