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.
SUFFOLK KICK OFF MUSIC BINGO
Sunday, April 12
Nansemond Brewing Company, Suffolk
The Suffolk Optimism Walk is getting ready to kick off! Join us for a celebration of last year’s walk, play music bingo while donating to a great cause, and bring your team out for photos and fun! You can pick up your team captain information, learn about sponsorships, and/or join us for a FUNdraiser while we play music bingo with Elena!
THE OPTIMIST RELEASE FUNDRAISER
Saturday, April 18
Water’s Edge Winery, Norfolk
Join APDA Virginia & Water’s Edge Winery in Norfolk for a new special release of “The Optimist”, a special wine made as a fundraiser to support APDA Virginia’s mission to fight back against PD. A portion of sales from each bottle sold will benefit APDA Virginia.
Stay for dinner and mention the fundraiser to your waitstaff and an additional 10% will be donated from your dinner check!
PUNCH OUT PARKINSON’S FUNDRAISER
Saturday, April 18
Virginia Beer Company, Williamsburg
Join APDA Virginia, Rock Steady Boxing APEX, and The Virginia Beer Company for the 6th annual release of Punch’D! This year VBC is featuring “Golden Gloves” a special golden ale where $4 from every 4 pack sold will benefit APDA Virginia. Come visit us, sign up for the walk or the conference, and participate in some fun activities while listening to music and visiting food trucks!
PINTS FOR PARKINSON’S FUNDRAISER
Tuesday, April 21
Wasserhund Brewing Company, 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, too. Bring your musical knowledge with you!
NORFOLK OPTIMISM WALK
Saturday, May 2
Plum Point Park & Elizabeth River Trail
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
William & Mary College of Education
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 DATES!
Parkinson’s Education Day, Fredericksburg, 6.26.26
Parkinson’s Education Day, Virginia Beach 7.10.26
Virginia Parkinson’s Conference, Roanoke 9.19.26
Putting Out Parkinson’s Golf Tournament October TBD
Holiday Party, Newport News, December