Care Partner Appreciation Month We can't say goodbye to November without taking a moment to acknowledge the incredible individuals who support loved ones living with Parkinson's. Care parters are essential to our program's success, the unsung heroes who shoulder the often unseen challenges of navigating PD. This month and every day, we honor the kindness, strength, resilience, and dedication
of all the invaluable care partners within our global community with a deep bow of gratitude. Thanks for all you do!
Our friends at PD Avengers have compiled resources to celebrate and support the care partners in your life. Click here to get ideas for simple gestures to show your appreciation. Care partners can click here to explore resources designed to support the challenges you might face. Holiday notice: Thanksgiving Please note our offices will be closed and there will be no live programming November 28-December 1 in observance of Thanksgiving. Click here to enjoy encore presentations of select classes
from our digital library at your convenience during this short recess. Dance for PD Members have special access to our complete digital class library of Dance for PD, Sing for PD, Pilates and Yoga classes originally offered on Zoom. Not a member or need to renew? Click here to join! Please allow two business days for your membership to activate. This week: Nov. 25-Dec. 1, 2024 In-person classes | New York CityRegistration will open 15 minutes before the scheduled start time of each session. All classes/events are listed in Eastern Time (ET): Our live-streamed community classes are offered via Zoom. Click
here to learn more about how to download the free application on your home computer, tablet, or smartphone. Program staff will be online and available to help troubleshoot technical difficulties 15 minutes before class start time. Each session includes an opening welcome and time for small group conversation after the class. Miss a class? Want to revisit a class? Dance for PD Members have special access to our digital class library of Dance for PD, Sing
for PD, Pilates and Yoga classes originally offered on Zoom. Not a member or need to renew? Click here to join! Dance for PD relies on your support to sustain our free online and in-person classes in six NYC locations. Please consider a donation or membership today to help us continue to share the joys and benefits of dance throughout the
year. In-person classes | NY Metro Area In-person Dance for PD-affiliated classes are offered throughout Westchester, Long Island, New Jersey and Connecticut. Click here to explore locations and contact information through our global map. Celebrate the documentary Capturing Grace's 10th Anniversary and Arts & Health Month by purchasing a DVD or digital download of this award-winning film for only $10 (plus shipping). Click here to learn more and view a recent Q&A with original cast members. Learn tap from Dance for PD founding teacher Misty Owens in this newly-posted Tap for PD 6-class series now available on demand in the Dance for PD digital library. Members can click here to log in and access the series. Not a member? Join today. Member exclusive: Featured On Demand Classes of the Week Our Members' Digital Class Library, with more than 350 selections at your fingertips, features a different On Demand class each week. Just log in with your member credentials, visit the On Demand portal, and find the Featured Class channel to revisit a gem from our archives. Volume 5 of our best-selling Dance for PD® At Home series features a
set of exhilarating new movement activities that draw upon jazz, tap, modern and dances from the African diaspora - as well as Mark Morris repertory - to deliver a rigorous, stimulating and energetic experience. Led by Misty Owens, Pat Hall, and David Leventhal, the video is available now as a digital product that can be streamed or downloaded. Click here to learn more and purchase a your digital copy. Click here to purchase Dance by phoneDesigned for persons more comfortable connecting by phone or those without computer access, Dance for PD is pleased to offer on-demand audio-described movement activities
by phone.
You can dance by phone anytime by calling our toll-free number (1-800-957-1046) and selecting from a menu of movement activities starting with Extension 20. Learn more about this new free resource by clicking here.
Sunday socialDance for PD is pleased to provide space in the digital world for members of our global community to connect for unstructured weekly group conversations on Sundays from 12-1 PM. Pop in at the top of
the hour to say hello! All topics of conversation are welcome, but here are ideas (courtesy of Arlene Scorzelli) to get you started:
▪ | What's the last book you read? What are you reading now? |
▪ | Do you have a favorite family recipe you'd be willing to share? |
▪ | What's your favorite movie and/or TV show? |
▪ | How do you handle loneliness? |
▪ | How do you make best use of your time alone? |
No registration required; click here to join via Zoom or login with these credentials:
Meeting ID: 971 5639 4867
Passcode: 567834
Connect at homeYou're invited to be a member of the Dance for PD Connect at Home team through Ryver, a free online platform that allows members to communicate in four ways: group chats, discussion forums,
private messages, or calls. This is also a wonderful resource to share news and events you think may interest others! Click here to learn more and get
started!
Share your experienceWe are excited to include a new page on our website listing research opportunities available and relevant to our community members. While we do not vet each project, we do require that all listed opportunities have IRB approval, ensuring ethical and non-injurious study designs. Click here to view opportunities - which currently include paid and unpaid surveys about Young Onset perspectives and communication experiences - and get involved in advancing the field of Parkinson's
research. Thank you for your participation! For more information
regarding BPG community programming, contact Judy Dean at judithdean@earthlink.net or (718) 643-1130. |
Kazuo Shiraga. Untitled. 1964. Oil on Canvas. Given Anonymously. © 2024 The Museum of Modern Art, New York Look at, Discuss and Make ArtThe Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) invites you to join a free, in-person, six-session program series for people with Parkinson's and their care partners. Learn about
art and meet new people through interactive conversation and art making sessions. Participants will practice exercises for mindful looking, observation, and sketching, as well as experiment with various art making techniques inspired by artworks in MoMA's collection. This course is tailored for people who are curious about art and new to art making. No prior experience necessary! Offered to a small group of adults who should plan to attend all sessions, alternating between a program featuring a gallery conversation and a program featuring a shorter gallery conversation along with art making. The 6-session series will continue on the following Mondays from
2-3:30 PM:
November 25
December 9, 16,
January 6 While the current session is fully subscribed, interested participants are encouraged to email PrimeTime@moma.org to be added to the waitlist or with any
questions. Writing about PD is an important way to explain what it is and how it feels like to live with it. There is a need for us to tell our own stories and we need to tell them not just to each other, but to everybody.
The Writing Circle provides a forum to support the writing process of people living with PD and group meets on the third Fridays of each month from 3:30-5 PM at The Mark Morris Dance Center. It is open to anyone living with PD who is willing to contribute actively with text
contributions according to our work plan.
The Downtown Brooklyn Speech and Hearing Clinic at LIU-Brooklyn is pleased to offer an in-person, voice and communication group for individuals with Parkinson’s (PD) on Thursdays at 1 PM.
This group is student-led and supervised by a licensed speech-language pathologist with expertise in working with individuals with PD. The program is specifically tailored for individuals with PD who have completed voice or speech therapy. It will also incorporate self-advocacy training, caregiver engagement, and education on alternative communication devices that participants may utilize.
Participants will have the opportunity for socialization and practice using their strong, dynamic voices by maintaining and extending the skills they have learned in therapy.
For more information, please contact Erin Bestreich, MS, CCC-SLP, at (347) 509-4974 or erin.bestreich@liu.edu.
Fitness for PDIn person or Online
Tuesdays from 9:45-11:15 AM
Join us at LIU Brooklyn for free exercise classes developed specifically for people with Parkinson’s. Led by Tracye
Rawls-Martin and LIU students, participants build physical fitness and skills by challenging their abilities in a friendly, caring, and rigorous environment.
Advanced registration and medical clearance are required for all participants; for schedule details and to enroll, email Tracye.Rawls-Martin@liu.edu or call (718) 780-4081. Click here for more information.
Speech for PDJoin Teachers College at Columbia University online for free intensive speech treatment for people with Parkinson’s. Led by Gemma Moya-Galé, Carol Normal, and TC graduate students, the focus of
these sessions is to enhance social participation by focusing on voice and breathing exercises that target intelligibility as well as on functional speaking and cognitive tasks. Participants will work in both big group and smaller subgroup formats, which offers many opportunities to practice in a fun, engaging, and interactive way from home.
To learn more and receive information for upcoming sessions email Gemma Moya-Galé at gm2446@tc.columbia.edu.
Online General Support Group*
First, third, and fifth Wednesdays of the month, 5:15-6:15 PM
In person General Support Group
Second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, 1-2 PM @ Mark Morris Dance Center
Join us to
reconnect! People living with PD are invited to participate in our online and in-person community conversations to share challenges and best practices for staying health and engaged.
Click here or call (646) 876-9923 and enter meeting ID 818 0390 3715# to join the online meetings on first and third Wednesdays of each month. You can also tune in by entering the Zoom meeting ID and passcode:
Meeting ID: 818 0390 3715
Passcode: 449910
*Online support group meetings will be offered via Zoom. Click here to learn more about how to download the free application on your home computer, tablet, or smartphone. Technical support will be online and available to help troubleshoot difficulties 15 minutes before meeting start
time
Care Partner Support Group
Heights and Hills is proud to offer in-person and online support groups for spouses, partners, or family members caring for a person living with Parkinson's weekly on Wednesdays. Sessions run from 12-2 PM on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at the Mark Morris Dance Center in Brooklyn; participants have the option to connect
in person or remotely via Zoom.
For more information, contact Yulin Liu at (718) 596-8789 or yliu@heightsandhills.org. Peer 2 Peer Support Group
Informally started by participants in the Dance for PD PRO Manhattan class, this peer-led group was formed from an organic need to talk to others living with PD, share experiences, get ideas, and learn from one another. Meetings take place in person on
Thursdays from 6:30-7:30 PM at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan, located at 334 Amsterdam Avenue at W. 76th Street. Click here for
more information or contact Whitney Champman at (646) 505-4383 or wchapman@mmjccm.org. Gift ideas for dance lovers Looking for a great holiday gift for the dance lover in your life? Show your love for the Mark Morris Dance Group in our stylish line of apparel and accessories, featuring an all-new design and new color options. We've got hoodies, tees, joggers, totes, water bottles and more in our online shop. |
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You'll also find The Hard Nut t-shirts, The Hard Nut-inspired tree ornaments and gift cards for classes at the Dance Center. Click here to browse the MMDG store and make your
purchase! Join us for The Hard Nut special
events! Join us for our Opening Night After Party on Thursday, December 12 at 9:30 PM! We'll be celebrating the launch of The Hard Nut's run at BAM with drinks, bites, and plenty of surprises. Click here for more details and to RSVP! We invite you to join us immediately following the matinee performance of The Hard Nut on Sunday, December 15 from 5:30-6:30 PM, to enjoy a family-friendly party featuring cookies, cocoa, arts and crafts, and photo opportunities with characters from the
show. Co-hosted by BAM, this special gathering provides a chance to meet members of the Mark Morris Dance Group and celebrate the holiday season in a festive and creative environment. This event is open to the public, including ticket holders for other performances. Click here to learn more and purchase your tickets for the Family Party. Don't have your tickets for The Hard Nut yet? Click here to explore the performance calendar and reserve your tickets today! Use promo code HARDNUTFAMILY to get four tickets for the price of two for performances on Thursday, December 12 at 7:30 PM and Friday, December 20 at 2 PM. The Hard Nut Silent Auction Step into the magic of The Hard Nut like never before! This is your chance to go
behind the scenes of Mark Morris’ playful and vibrant twist on The Nutcracker. As the winning bidder, you might dine with Mark Morris at his favorite restaurant or step backstage to witness the dazzling snowstorm up close, catch the crew in action, and listen in on live cues. Or get an unforgettable photo op on stage with the cast in full costume (imagine that as your holiday card!) or even an on-stage cameo appearance
that will place you right in the heart of the action. Create the ultimate holiday memories! Click here to learn more and bid now for this once-in-a-lifetime experience and
help support the creative excellence and community outreach programs of the Mark Morris Dance Group. Weekly Move & Flow classesPart of the Mark Morris Dance Group Adult Program's Movement for Older Bodies series, Move & Flow is a structured dance experience developed for older adults seeking a fun, creative approach to maintaining physical health, confidence, and a sense of well-being. Sessions integrate somatic and dance
technique, motor skill development, and social connection to create a uniquely enjoyable, musical and motivating exercise experience that treats elders as artists and dancers. Click here to join us in person or online weekly on Tuesdays from 2-3 PM. We want to hear from you! |
Your feedback and ideas in
support of our growth and continued success are welcome! Click here to share your experience about a specific class you've attended or call us at (800)
957-1046. Have you joined us for class in person at the Mark Morris Dance Center in Brooklyn? If so, we want to hear about your experience! Click here to complete a 3-question survey. We thank you for your feedback! |
We look forward to seeing you! |
Dance for PD® is made possible through generous support from our community. We gratefully acknowledge contributions from individual Dance for PD members, donors, and Friends of MMDG along with public and private institutions:
Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund
Adira Foundation
A community grant from the Parkinson’s Foundation
Billy Rose Foundation
Bloomberg Philanthropies
Bossak/Heilbron Charitable Foundation
The Dillon Fund
General Catalyst
Sills Family Foundation
Bernard F. and Alva B. Gimbel
Foundation
Lily Auchincloss Foundation
Stanley J.
Wertheimer Fund
Lucy Bowen Award Fund
American
Parkinson Disease Association
Medtronic, Inc.
Public
support for Dance for PD is provided by New York City Council Member Crystal Hudson, the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, and the New York State Council on the Arts with support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
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