Events and Programs


APDA Parkinson’s Roadmap for Education and Support Services (PRESS)

American Parkinson’s Disease Association (APDA) Minnesota is proud to offer a special 8-week program for people who have been living with PD for the past 1-5 years. 

This unique program, PRESS, melds education about different aspects of living well with PD with psychosocial support and sharing.

Care partners and adult family members of the person with PD are also encouraged to attend the PRESS sessions. Attendance at all sessions is recommended to reap the maximum benefits of the program.

There is no cost to attend the PRESS program, but pre-registration is required.

The group is open to any adult who has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease within the last five years, their care partner, and adult family members. Lynda Erickson, BSW, will facilitate the group. All registered participants are expected to attend all eight sessions of the program.  

Check back for future sessions!


Date: Monday, July 21

Time: 10:30 AM  – 12:00 PM

Location: YMCA at the Essentia Health Wellness Center

4289 Ugstad Rd.

Hermantown, MN 55811

Questions: Kitty Hoden, 402-380-5518 or stevekittyhoden@gmail.com

Anthony Tolefree, atolefree@apdaparkinson.org or 651-706-1739


Dates: Mondays & Wednesdays, June 9 – August 13

Time: 2:00 – 3:00 PM

Cost: $5 per class

Location: Midway YMCA

1761 University Ave. W.

St. Paul, MN 55104

Questions: Contact Anthony Tolefree

atolefree@apdaparkinson.org or 651-706-1739


Parkinson’s Awareness Day at Target Field

A portion of each ticket supports your choice of:

APDA MN Chapter, Michael J. Fox Foundation, Parkinson’s Foundation MN & Dakotas, Struthers Parkinson’s Center, U of M Udall Center, Veterans Affairs

Bonus! Ticket holders are invited to join a pregame parade around the field!

Date: Thursday, June 12

Time: 12:10 PM

Location: Target Field

Questions: Contact Anthony Tolefree

atolefree@apdaparkinson.org or 651-706-1739


Driving Assessment & Exercise Education

Date: Friday, June 27

Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Location: Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute

3915 Golden Valley Rd.

Minneapolis, MN 55422

Questions: Contact Anthony Tolefree

atolefree@apdaparkinson.org or 651-706-1739