Connecting Through Art
Virtual Program
Thursday, April 24
3:00 – 4:00 PM CT
A virtual program (via Zoom)
Participants will need paper and a pencil or pen. Colored pencils, markers, or oil pastels are optional.
A FREE creative arts program
designed specifically for people
with Parkinson’s disease (PD)
and their care partners.
Flor Flores, a creative arts facilitator at Mather,
will guide participants through an exercise that
uses memory and contour drawing to connect
the mind’s eye to the hand.
No art experience is necessary – just a willingness to explore.
Space is limited and
registration is required.
To register, email
nicole.reidy@uchicagomedicine.org
or call 773-834-1688.
Connecting Through Art™ is an American Parkinson
Disease Association signature program.
Education and Enrichment Group
Virtual Program
1st Mondays 12:00 pm Central Time
APDA and the University of Chicago are partnering to bring you a virtual Education and Enrichment Group. This group combines education, enrichment and exercise for those who have Parkinson’s disease. The exercise sessions include Rock Steady Boxing, tai chi, dance, yoga, physical therapy and music therapy led by licensed professionals.
The educational sessions include a variety of speakers including neurologists, Dr. Xie and Dr. Padmanaban, a physical therapist, a speech/swallow therapist and a nutritionist. We also offer art therapy and music therapy.
Contact: Nicole Reidy 1-773-834-1688 or nicole.reidy@uchicagomedicine.org
Group takes the Summer off and doesn’t meet during June, July and August.
Strictly Social
Virtual Program
Are you looking to meet others?
Do you have a Parkinson Disease diagnosis?
Are you looking to form connections?
APDA and the University of Chicago are partnering to bring you Strictly Social – a program to connect with others with Parkinson Disease. This is a place to meet others, form connections, and socialize.
First Tuesday of the month from 11-12P.M. C.T
Where: over Zoom
These dates include:
- January 7th
- February 4th
- No meeting in March
- April 1st
- May 6th
Please contact Nicole Reidy through email at Nicole.reidy@uchicagomedicine.org or through phone call at
1-773-834-1688 to sign up or for any questions.
