In person events
Rock Steady at Superior is suitable for individuals at all levels with Parkinson’s disease. From those still physically active to those that need assistance. It is never too late to Fight Back!
Class fees range from $76 to $82/month with a $100 membership fee.
Whether you are newly diagnosed or new to the Portland metro area, you may be feeling a bit like a fish out of water. Change can be difficult when you don’t have people by your side. The goal of this event is to provide a place and space for people to make connections with others going through similar changes. Keeping it casual, we’ll have some games to play and snacks to enjoy.
We welcome those who have recently relocated to the area, people who are newly diagnosed, care partners, family, and friends to join us for a meetup and social hour at the PRO office in Beaverton. Typically, newly diagnosed includes people who have been diagnosed in the past three years or so.
This is an opportunity to meet people in person, make local connections to others navigating similar waters, get to know what PRO offers, collect resources, and meet the staff.
Light snacks and refreshments provided.
Does your loved one have trouble with mobility? Are you worried about how to help them out of bed or out of a car? Or, do you just want to be prepared for what may lie ahead?
During this hour and a half program, our guest physical therapist will lead you through the proper and safe techniques to transfer your loved one who has mobility issues due to Parkinson’s disease. This program is intended for family care partners only. There will be 5 interactive stations 1) Sit to stand 2) Transfer in and out of bed 3) Transfer in the bathroom 4) Transfers in and out of the car 5) Lastly, how to get up off the floor. Each caregiver will participate, rotating to each station and practicing with other caregivers. You will also learn when it is necessary to seek help.
If you have physical limitation, please let the instructors know before class.
Join PRO and volunteer Sukhee So Chinn, Physical Therapist, as she leads the PRO hike series! Sukhee has been leading hikes with PRO for over 10 years! She is happy to hike with you but also answer your questions about balance, exercise, and staying active with PD.
This is a great place to meet new people and socialize as you exercise! Hikes are generally 1.5 miles total on mostly flat terrain, you set the pace for yourself and abilities! Please bring water and feel free to bring trekking poles if you have those!
Join PRO and volunteer Sukhee So Chinn, Physical Therapist, as she leads the PRO hike series! Sukhee has been leading hikes with PRO for over 10 years! She is happy to hike with you but also answer your questions about balance, exercise, and staying active with PD.
This is a great place to meet new people and socialize as you exercise! Hikes are generally 1.5 miles total on mostly flat terrain, you set the pace for yourself and abilities! Please bring water and feel free to bring trekking poles if you have those!
Class addresses common symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (rigidity, hand dexterity, balance, gait, posture and more). Participants stand and move about the room with chairs available for rest and balance assist as needed.
Class Instructor: Deanne Morris
PeDal Support is an organized ride with unsupported two routes available. The long ride 21 miles through Washington County departs at 10 am. A shorter ride 7.6 miles winds through the Fanno Creek Trail and local neighborhoods departs at 10:30 am. Both routes are on open roads with possibly heavy traffic. Safety is our top concern. Please be comfortable riding near cars and in traffic. An experienced cyclist will lead each route. Shorter unsupported routes are available along the Fanno Creek Trail.
Registration is required and includes a catered lunch. ALL fitness levels are welcome!
Adult Riders: $50
Children (under 16): Free
Adaptive Cycle Fair: Don’t have a bike, yet are curious and want to learn more? This is for you! Join us from 11:00am-2:00pm to check out adaptive bikes and visit with vendors. No registration is required for the fair.
Live music by Rogue Moon
Among the many symptoms an individual with Parkinson’s may experience, the non-motor ones are often less familiar or easily understood. Isses with bowel and bladder control, and sexual dysfunction can occur, potentially having a significant impact on your quality of life. In this in-person education event, Deborah Jones, PT, DPT, with Providence Rehab, will provide a review of pelvic anatomy and lead a discussion about the common problems individuals with Parkinson’s may experience with bowel and bladder function. Deborah will also explain how medications, age, and movement can all affect pelvic health and what interventions are available.
89% of all individuals with Parkinson’s, at some point, will experience issues with their communication and/or swallowing? Come to this informative education event where Cecelia Pizano, MS CCC-SLP will explain the physiology behind how Parkinson’s may affect one’s speech and swallowing, explore how this can impact one’s communication and daily activities, and most importantly, discuss the proactive steps you can take to address these issues, as well as the many roles a speech language pathologist can play in your care.
This in-person talk will be held on Tuesday, June 18th, at 3:30 p.m. at the Hilyard Community Center. The event will not be recorded.
The goal of this meet up is to create an intentional space that encourages people who share common life experiences to come together. It is a space to get to know people and hopefully leave with some new friends. Whether you are living with a diagnosis or are in a caring role, you are invited!
The meet up is at Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon (8880 SW Nimbus Ave. Suite B, Beaverton) from 4:00pm – 5:30pm. There is lots of parking at the location.
There will be light refreshments, ping pong, and plenty of time to chat. PRO staff will be around to meet and local resources will be available. We hope to see you there!
Unable to attend but want to connect with other women living with PD? The Women with PD support group meets monthly on Zoom. Reach out to PRO for more information at 800.426.6806.