ROANOKE CONNECTING THROUGH ART
Tuesday, March 17
Connecting Through Art is a creative arts program that offers people with PD the space and the ability to express feelings and emotions through 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.
WELLNESS WEBINAR
Tuesday, April 7
Join APDA Virginia for our upcoming Educational Webinar Series featuring Dr. Lageman, Neuropsychologist from Virginia Commonwealth University.
Her presentation, “Neuropsychology and Parkinson’s: Supporting Brain Health, Cognition, and Emotional Well-Being,” will explore how neuropsychology can help support cognitive health and emotional well-being for people living with Parkinson’s and their care partners.
PINTS FOR PARKINSON’S FUNDRAISER
Tuesday, April 21
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, too. Bring your musical knowledge with you!
NORFOLK OPTIMISM WALK
Saturday, May 2
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!
VIRGINIA PARKINSON’S CONFERENCE
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 discussing the latest research, resources, and treatments for Parkinson’s.
SUFFOLK OPTIMISM WALK
Saturday, September 12
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
Parkinson’s Education Day, Fredericksburg, June 26
Virginia Parkinson’s Conference, Roanoke 9.19.26
Putting Out Parkinson’s Golf Tournament October TBD
Holiday Party, Newport News, December