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A comprehensive Parkinson’s Center 
for the highest level of clinical care, and for every day in between.

We're excited to share that Michelle and Chris, owners of AIM Human Performance, who also offer IPMDC sponsored boxing and strength training classes in Woodbridge, will lead the Virginia chapter for Pass to Pass! 

AIM Human Performance's Parkinson-friendly day hikes will also feature on the Pass to Pass website at passtopass.org/regional-chapter-day-hikes. 

You'll also find information about AIM's local hikes in IPMDC News (scroll down for their next hike on March 29) and at ipmdc.org/hiking/. Join us!

Pickleball for Parkinson's

The YMCA Arlington is starting a new round of Pickleball for Parkinson’s classes! These classes are free and open to the community, no Y membership is required. The next four sessions are open and available for registration. Sessions are from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm. 

Tuesdays March 17^th – April 21^st    Thursdays March 19^th – April 23^rd 

Tuesdays April 29^th – June 2^nd       Thursdays April 30^th – June 4^th 

Register here: widgets.courtreserve.com/Online/Public/EmbedCode/6943/80421

Planning to attend IPMDC's 2026 conference on April 11?

IPMDC programs: Week beginning March 16

Drew Falconer, MD will visit us to discuss Onapgo, a new subcutaneous infusion treatment for Parkinson's.

This no-cost seminar is designed for family caregivers who are newly navigating dementia or seeking practical guidance and reassurance. Participants will learn about:
• Understanding dementia and common types
• Person-centered care approaches
• Communication strategies and managing behaviors
• Planning ahead for legal, medical, and financial needs
• Supporting the caregiver and preventing burnout 

For more information, click here: spectrumlcs.org/90-minute-course-flyer

Caregivers can register at: SpectrumLCS.org/registrations

Spectrum Life Care Services is a Northern Virginia–based nonprofit focused on education, caregiver support, and inclusive community programs for older adults and individuals with memory loss or disabilities. 

To learn more, please visit our website at SpectrumLCS.org 

Live a simpler, safer, less cluttered life.

with Maria Spetalnik

Seems like the perfect time to start going through all the pictures you took during the past year and get them into shape. What? You have other photos from the past that need a home? What about old 8mm film, old video tapes, etc.? We will talk about all of these and more.

Slide decks from previous programs at ipmdc.org/organize

Improve is fun! "Yes And . . ." it can help with communication, cognitive flexibility, mood, and social connection. Come join us! No experience needed!

This program offered in partnership with Resonance Improv Alliance and Insight Fairfax.

Join the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) Virginia Chapter for our breakfast symposium focused on living well with PD. This program is free and open to all people impacted, or who work with the Parkinson’s community.

Please click here to register or phone at 757-408-8921

Questions about our programs and resources?

You'll find additional information about all our IPMDC programs at ipmdc.org/calendar/ and on individual pages throughout ipmdc.org.

All program times are Eastern Time (ET).

Upcoming Programs

Speaker is Lori Evers from the AARP Foundation Tax Aide program.
For more information or to register please call 571-439-9776 or email aaasupport@loudoun.gov.

Improve is fun! "Yes And . . ." it can help with communication, cognitive flexibility, mood, and social connection. Come join us! No experience needed!

This program is in partnership with Resonance Improv Alliance and Insight Sterling.

Keyton Armstrong, MS CCC-SLP will visit to speak about how speech therapy can help you with communication, swallowing, and cognition.

Keyton Armstrong, MS CCC-SLP will visit to speak about how speech therapy can help you with communication, swallowing, and cognition.

At: Shenandoah Valley Westminster Canterbury - THE ABBEY
Winchester, VA 22603

To register, please contact Christine Ristano at cristano@svwc.org
or 540-665-5982

Thursday, April 9 - Christine is also organizing these additional Parkinson awareness events at Shenandoah Valley Westminster Canterbury!

9:00 am - Heroes teaching Heroes 
Local Winchester police, fire, EMTs etc. will have the opportunity to ask our residents living with PD anything they want to know. Our residents will be able to share with the first responders what they feel is important that the first responders know about Parkinson's.

10:00 am - Our awareness walk

Meet new people, enjoy the outdoors, and spread Parkinson's awareness together. Everyone welcome - bring a friend!  No registration or fee.

Let's Chat About Thinking

With Dr. Jenn Pauldurai

At: Hessler Heights 19540 Sandridge Way, Leesburg VA 20176.

We meet in the private dining room which is past the fireplace through the main dining room. We feature confidential sharing of concerns and tips from caregivers for caregivers. New members are encouraged to contact the facilitator, Peg Nugent, at peg.nugent84@gmail.com.

Healthy Eating with Sabina

What you eat matters - for your body and your brain!

Join us as we discuss episodes 7 & 8 of the Parkinson’s Weekly Podcast.   Feel free to listen to the episodes ahead of time (they are short) and can be found here (buzzsprout.com/2530566/episodes) 

You'll find details, updates and a link to register at: ipmdc.org/2026conference

Keyton Armstrong, MS CCC-SLP will visit to speak about how speech therapy can help you with communication, swallowing, and cognition.

Parkinson's Journey   |   ipmdc.org/parkinsons_journey

with Josefa Domingos and John Dean

Topic: TBD

How do I . . . ?  |   ipmdc.org/how-do-i

with Josefa Domingos and John Dean

Exercise Rx   |   ipmdc.org/exerciserx

with Josefa Domingos and John Dean

Topic: TBD

Your Donations Support IPMDC Programs

We now offer 120 regular educational, exercise, and supportive programs each month, both online and in-person, for patients, families, friends and professionals.

Your generosity makes it possible to grow our programs for all of you in our Parkinson community - presented by local and international Parkinson experts at no cost to attendees.

Please visit ipmdc.org/donate to make a donation, and
we thank you for your generosity and support!

Weekly Exercise Programs

Check out our weekly online and in-person exercise classes to keep you moving, engaged, and supported by people on a similar journey to yours.

All of our programs are open to anyone living with Parkinson’s, their family
and friends, at no cost, with thanks to the generosity of our community.

IPMDC Program Partners are the best!

We especially appreciate our 

Annual Sponsors

for their encouragement and support! 

Check out our IPMDC 2025 IPMDC Directory for Programs and Resources at simplebooklet.com/2025ipmdcdirectory

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