APDA Virginia: Wellness Webinar
Tuesday, February 10
Presenter: Presented by Julia Lidgard, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
Parkinson’s Voice Project
Topic: Living with Intention: Maintaining Your Voice with Parkinson’s SPEAKOUT!
APDA NORFOLK EDUCATION DAY
Saturday, February 21
Join APDA Virginia, in partnership with the ODU Goldrich Institute for Integrated NeuroHealth, for a breakfast symposium exploring Deep Brain Stimulation, Focused Ultrasound, and public health perspectives on PD.
ROANOKE CONNECTING THROUGH ART
Tuesday, March 17TH
Connecting Through Art is a creative arts program that offers people with PD the space and ability to express feelings and emotions, through the activity of drawing and painting.
APDA WINCHESTER EDUCATION DAY
Saturday, March 21
Join the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) Virginia Chapter, in partnership with the Inova Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center, for an educational program focused on Deep Brain Stimulation and Parkinson’s disease treatments.
VIRTUAL PRESS PROGRAM
Tuesdays, March 10 – April 28
The PRESS Program (Parkinson’s Roadmap for Education and Support Services) was designed for those diagnosed with PD within the last 5 years.
This 8-week program conducted in a support group format will help you feel empowered, in control, and optimistic. The PRESS (Parkinson’s Roadmap for Education and Support Services) program was designed to provide emotional support and a safe place to share coping strategies to live your best life with PD.
PINTS FOR PARKINSON’S FUNDRAISER
Tuesday, April 21, Virginia Beach
Join APDA Virginia and Wasserhund Brewing Company in Virginia Beach for a night of FUNdraising with music bingo! 25% of all taproom proceeds will benefit APDA Virginia education programs. Pick up some resources and sign up for the walk as well. Bring you musical knowledge with you!
OPTIMISM WALK
Saturday, May 2, Norfolk
The Norfolk Optimism Walk will be held this year at Plum Point Park along the Elizabeth River Trail! Help us reach our fundraising goal to support the Parkinson’s education programs, resources and support service, and research in Virginia. There will be music, resources and health fair, food trucks, face painting, a walk, awards, and more!
APDA VIRGINIA CONFERENCE-SAVE THE DATE
Saturday, June 6, Williamsburg
Join us for a full-day conference to learn the latest research updates and resources for Parkinson’s.
The conference will feature several speakers and panelists from across Virginia to discuss the latest research, resources, and treatment for Parkinson’s.
OPTIMISM WALK
Saturday, September 12, Suffolk
The Suffolk Optimism Walk will be held this year at the trail at Lake Prince Woods! Help us reach our fundraising goal to support the Parkinson’s education programs, resources and support service, and research in Virginia. There will be music, resources and health fair, food trucks, line dancing, awards, and more!
COMING SOON SAVE THE DATE!
Waters Edge Winery: The Optimist Release Fundraiser 4.18.26
Virginia Parkinson’s Conference, Williamsburg 6.6.26
Parkinson’s Education Day Fredericksburg, June TBD
Virginia Parkinson’s Conference, Roanoke 9.19.26
Putting Out Parkinson’s Golf Tournament October TBD
Holiday Party, Newport News, December