Downtown Parkinson's Disease Classes and Events

Downtown Parkinson's Disease Classes and Events

To register for these events or for more information fill out this form or email movementdisorders@nm.org.

Parkinson’s Disease Patient and Family Symposium
Date and time: Once a year on a Saturday morning in the fall.
Location: Virtual event
Cost: None

Parkinson’s Disease 101
This informational class provides an overview about Parkinson’s disease, including the history, causes, symptoms and treatments.
Dates: Quarterly on Wednesdays throughout the year
Time: 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Location: Online (Zoom)
Cost: None

Parkinson’s Disease 201
This informational class discusses symptoms that come along with advancing Parkinson’s disease and corresponding treatments.
Dates: Bi-annually on Wednesdays
Time: 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Location: Online (Zoom)
Cost: None

Art Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease
Use various art forms and materials to explore your feelings and strengthen the mind-body connection. Art therapy is a mental health service, provided by an art therapist who has training from the Institute for Therapy through the Arts. Space is limited, so you must register in advance.
Date: 3rd Monday of the month
Time: 10 am to 11 am
Location: Online (Zoom)
Cost: None

Chair Yoga for Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders
Date: All Wednesdays, except the 1st Wednesday of each month 
Time: 10 am to 11 am
Location: Online (Zoom)
Cost: None

Therapy Tuesdays Exercise Class
Date: 1st Tuesday of the month
Time: 11 am to Noon
Location: Online (Zoom)
Cost: None

The Joffrey Ballet's Dancing with Parkinson's
This dance class for people with Parkinson's disease and their care partners incorporates multiple styles of dance. Space is limited so you must register in advance.
Dates: 8-week series held at different times throughout the year
Location: The Joffrey Ballet South Loop Studios, 1920 South Wabash Chicago
Cost: None

Parkinson's Players – Golf
This class offers instructional golf for people with Parkinson's disease. You do not need any golf experience, but you must be able to stand without help for an hour.
Dates: Tuesdays in May, June, July, August, and September
Time: 5:00 pm to 5:50 pm
Location: Diversey Driving Range, 141 West Diversey Parkway, Chicago
Cost: None

Parkinson's Players – Tennis
This class offers instructional cardio tennis for people with Parkinson's disease. You do not need any golf experience, but you must be able to stand without help for an hour.
Dates: Tuesdays in May, June, July, August and September 
Time: 4:00 pm to 4:50 pm
Location: Diversey Driving Range and Tennis Courts, 141 West Diversey Parkway, Chicago
Cost: None 

Parkinson's Players – Ping Pong
Please join us for an instructional Ping Pong program for people with Parkinson's Disease. You do not need Ping Pong experience. 
Dates: Saturdays in December, January, February, March and April  
Time: 11:15 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Edgewater Fitness Center, 1106 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago
Cost: None

Second City’s Improv for People with Parkinson’s Disease and their Care Partners
Learn improvisational theater exercises that can improve your emotional, physical and spiritual well-being. Space is limited, so you must register in advance.
Dates: 8-week sessions offered multiple times throughout the year
Time: Varies
Location: The Second City, 230 West North Avenue, Chicago
Cost: $10 per class; $100 for all 8 sessions

Virtual Music Therapy for Parkinson's Disease
Dates: Offered at various times during the year
Time: Tuesdays from 1 pm to 2 pm
Location: Online (Zoom)
Cost: None

Fill out this form or email movementdisorders@nm.org to get more information.