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JOURNEYHouston Area Parkinson Society exists to ensure that no one faces a Parkinson’s diagnosis alone.

NEUROPLASTICITY. WHAT IS IT? WHY DOES IT MATTER? Simply put, neuroplasticity is the capacity for your brain to change and grow. Do you remember learning how to change a tire? Learning how to use a smart phone for the first time? Learning how to use a new TV remote with a million buttons? This is evidence that neuroplasticity happened–your brain changed, grew, and created new pathways to get the job done.

Why is understanding neuroplasticity important if you have Parkinson’s disease? Exercise can induce neuroplasticity and can affect how dopamine is used in the brain, strengthening the brain-to-body connections. You have the ability to change your brain to keep or improve your ability to move, balance, and stay independent in your environment.

Try this: think of the ways you have learned new things using your body. Think of a time you got a new car, drove someone else’s car for a quick errand, or used a rental car for the weekend. The first time you got into the driver’s seat was awkward because the car felt higher or lower than what you expected. You had to look for and practice using the windshield wipers, which took longer than you expected. Maybe you released an imaginary parking break with your left foot before realizing that it was in the center console. Those types of automatic movements used in

NEUROPLASTICITY AND PARKINSON’S

everyday activities are so ingrained that you didn’t need to think. Your body just acted. Until the car changed, and you had to think and teach yourself where things were before hitting the road. This example of moving automatically in a car is similar to how our body moves automatically getting out of a chair. Until, perhaps, that becomes more difficult or you fall backwards, and it takes a few tries to get up because of Parkinson’s. These automatic movements can become learned again, evidence that neuroplasticity improves function by strengthening certain neuronal pathways.

Until the 1960s, the brain was thought to be a fixed, immutable structure that was incapable of repair or change. Now we know that in fact, the brain is able to change, grow, and become stronger at all stages of life. The brain has the capacity to reorganize in response to our environment, behaviors, experiences, and emotions.

Neuroplasticity is linked with exercise.

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BY MAGGIE ABBOTT, PT, DPTMARCH 2020

IN THIS ISSUE:

2 Neuroplasticity cont.

3 Save The Date: Parkinson’s Awareness Month Event

2020 Summer Lecture Series

4 Marathon Gratitude

6 Exercise and Support Group Schedule

9 NEW Galveston Support Group

8-County Roadshow

10 Houston Parrot Head

Mud Bug Ball

11 Contributions and Tributes

2 HOUSTON AREA PARKINSON SOCIETY

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When you exercise, and work hard during exercise, you create the perfect conditions so that your brain can reinforce useful movement patterns. As people say: exercise is the pill you don’t take.

How often do we need to exercise? The more the better. General recommendations are to do some form of cardiac or aerobic exercise 5-7 times a week: at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercises or 75 minutes of vigorous intensity exercises. Muscle strengthening, such as resistance or weight training, should be done 2-3 times a week. Balance and flexibility should also be incorporated into your exercises 2-3 times a week. If you don’t know where to start, talk to your doctor to get a prescription for physical therapy. A good general website to reference is Go4Life at www.go4life.nia.nih.gov.

Because Parkinson’s disease affects sensory input and motor output there are changes in posture, walking, balance, and coordination. Exercise is key to prime the brain and body to reinforce proper movement pathways that are used less due to PD. With these kinds of exercises, dopamine stays in the synapse longer, the dopamine receptors are more sensitive, and your brain uses dopamine more efficiently. The best way to prevent neurodegeneration and to keep your body moving is to exercise at an intense level, working hard. Over time, the brain shows evidence of neuroplasticity because your posture is taller, walking is smoother, and balance is better.

Johnathan Lessin, MD was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at age 38 during his career as a cardiac anesthesiologist. In 2018 he authored a second book entitled, Tenacity: A Physician’s Struggle with Parkinson’s Disease. Lessin shares life experiences, challenges, and victories. He describes the link between exercise, Parkinson’s, and neuroplasticity in an intimate and profound way.

“Exercise, in and of itself, is both beneficial and monumentally important for people with Parkinson’s disease. This is a disease of rest, not intention. It tends to want to lock you in a stiff, unbalanced prison, but with the proper motivation, you can actually break free of the chains of Parkinson’s disease. The more you move, the more you can move.”

“The more you move, the more you can move.” Simple, difficult, and true! In other words, you get good at what you practice. If you spend most of your day sitting, transferring from sitting to standing will be challenging because you have only practiced that movement a few times a day. If you change your routines and habits to move and walk more, the sit-to-stand transfer will become stronger and easier because it is used more often.

The more you practice moving a certain way, the more automatic the movements become. This is different for everyone, but it means that you need to challenge your body to learn something new. Maybe you need to enroll in a ballroom dance class. Try a HAPS Tai Chi or exercise class. Learn indoor rock climbing. Train to hike up Guadalupe Peak. Or, you start in a chair, with focused thinking about how you move to stand up: make your body move big to the edge of the chair, position your feet properly, lean forward, stand up, and then give yourself feedback on how you did. Could you do anything bigger or better?

Neuroplasticity means you have the capacity to change your brain. Everyone’s journey is unique, but using exercise as a way to stimulate neuroplasticity, promote movement, and prevent neurodegeneration should be a key connecting factor in your understanding of PD. Make an easy start into activities you love, jump back in, or take on a new hobby for the first time ever. Science and exercise are on your side. You get good at what you practice.

References

Lessin, Jonathan. Tenacity: a Physicians Struggle with Parkinson’s Disease. First ed., Newman Springs Publishing, 2018.

Lundy-Ekman, L. (2007). Neuroscience: Fundamentals for rehabilitation. St. Louis, Mo: Saunders/Elsevier.

Petzinger, G. M., Fisher, B. E., Van Leeuwen, J.-E., Vukovic, M., Akopian, G., Meshul, C. K., Jakowec, M. W. (2010). Enhancing

Neuroplasticity in the Basal Ganglia: The Role of Exercise in Parkinson’s Disease. Movement Disorders: Official Journal of the

Movement Disorder Society, 25(0 1), S141–S145. http://doi.org/10.1002/mds.22782

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

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The HAPS Summer Lecture Series will be here before you know it. Details are being finalized, but here’s what we know:

June 13th Managing Changes in Speech, Swallowing, and Voice –presenters to be announced

July 11th Understanding Orthostatic Hypotension –Olga Waln, MD

August 15th The Gut and Parkinson’s –Herbert Dupont, MD

As always, each session will be followed by a movement lab. Stay tuned for more details...

A PARKINSON’S AWARENESS MONTH EVENT

Help us create an art installation that will be displayed at the HAPS main office by painting an individual 3x3 tile that will be combined to make a one-of-a-kind piece of art.

The Mad Potter6504 Del Monte Dr.Houston, TX 77057

Space is limited. Reservations required. No previous art experience necessary. Supplies and refreshments will be provided.

Please RSVP to [email protected] or 713.313.1706

Saturday, April 25th 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Art in Action

HAPS 3rd Annual Blues, Brews & Barbecue returns! Sunday, May 3rd

More details to come...

2020 MARATHON SEASON COMPLETE


David AaronsonJulie AaronsonMaggie and Jimmy AbbottErin AbercrombieKara AbrameitLita AbreuFranklin AdamskyLouise AdamsonAnn AinsworthEdward AlbaneseDylan AldanaLeticia AldanaDanielle AlemanIffat and Ishtiaq AliFaith AlmondAngela AndereggSherry AndrusOlga AntonettiSuzanne ArmourMichele ArnoldLinda AstalaDeb and Tom AtchisonNancy and Dennis AtchisonSteve AtchisonChris AthonMary AxiakCharles AycockPat BahrVirginia and Dennis BakerMelanie BaldridgeCathy and Ken BallardMelodie BallmanPatricia BanfillBarbeque ExchangeCrista BarishWilliam BartlettMeryl BaumAnnette BaumgartnerAlan BazardEric BeamPenny and Alan BellEric BergerPatrick BerkebileGauri BhattacharyaKristian BlancoKristina BlancoKathy BlankenhornAmy BonaparteRosemarie BonomoBriana BonwellDanny BooneWayne BoothAnnie BradburyGeorgene BrandonRoss BrandonThomas BrandonEmma BrawnRobert BremKelli BrewerBette and Ron Brieger

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THE 2020 MARATHON IS IN THE BOOKS! Fundraising closed on February 14th and thanks to all of the 695 people who made 898 donations, we raised a grand total of $107,586! We are excited to add $25,000 from the Chevron Run for a Reason Charity Challenge which we won in December, making this a great start to the year! Our success was made possible through support from our sponsors, dedicated fundraisers and generous donors! Special thanks to everyone who participated!

2020 TOP 10 FUNDRAISERS1. Kathleen Crist $5,7142. Fred Stephens $4,250 3. Andi Kreuer $4,010

4. Stephanie Zamora $3,0545. Kathy Smith $3,0006. Suggie Casey $3,000

7. Allison Toepperwein $2,5018. Michael Young $2,3709. Madelyn Perry $2,22610. Steve Atchison $2,075

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Justine UlrichChristina UribeLucia UribeMarcela UribeJudy and William VanceJoseph VaraImelda VasquezDebra VaughnBrittany VelezLauren VelezTracey VelezElizabeth VictorStan VictorSandra VidalAdriana VillaAlba VillegasGina VitaleTiphanie and Adam VogelAndrea VolkerLesley Von LindenburgAbby and Tim WalkerFrances WalkerRita WalkerMarge WallKelly and Jeff WallisJoyce WalterKarin and Henry WangRichard WannemacherCheryl WashingtonTrey WatsonVictoria WatsonJohn WattsTerry WeatherfordAllyson WeathersAlexandra WeaverMark WeberMichael WeekleyRon WeinsteinRichard WeirichShannon WeisenburgerJeff WelbornMichael WestJoanne WestonElba WhitleyJohn WiechkoskeAnissa WieckElla WilliamsKara and Chris WilliamsPatti WilliamsWesley WilliamsKerry WimsattJohn WindSara WindKathryn WinkAndrew WojtekRobert WolffRob WoodCarol Wootton Sandy and Lee WotizSusan WrightChristopher YamasakiBrend YanakPatrick YarboroughMichele YorkHarper YoungJason YoungSusan and Michael YoungLilly and Steve ZakinGabriel ZamoraPamela ZamoraStephanie ZamoraJessica ZaratePaula ZikogiannisNancy and Robert ZimmermanDan Zwart


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+ CENTRAL +DANCEMondays 12:30-1:30 pmHouston Ballet Center for Dance601 PrestonHouston, TX 77002Text HAPS001 to 51555

Presented in partnership with Houston Ballet

SINGINGCall for more informationHouston Ballet Center for Dance601 PrestonHouston, TX 77002Text HAPS002 to 51555

Presented in partnership with Houston Ballet

TAI CHITuesdays 10:30-11:30 amMetropolitan Multi-Service Center1475 West Gray – Room 2Houston, TX 77019Text HAPS003 to 51555

MUSIC THERAPY & EXERCISETuesdays 1:30-3:30 pmCrosspoint Church4601 Bellaire Blvd. – LoftBellaire, TX 77401Text HAPS004 to 51555

BOXINGWednesdays Class 1 – 9:45-10:45 amClass 2 – 11:00 am-12:00 pmMetropolitan Multi-Service Center1475 West Gray – The GymHouston, TX 77019Text HAPS005 to 51555

Paperwork and assessment required. Both classes are currently full. Contact HAPS for more information.

TANGOWednesdays 1:00-2:15 pmMetropolitan Multi-Service Center1475 West Gray – GymHouston, TX 77019Text HAPS006 to 51555

EXERCISEThursdays 9:45-10:45 amMetropolitan Multi-Service Center1475 West Gray – GymHouston, TX 77019Text HAPS007 to 51555

+ CENTRAL WEST +YOGAMondays 11:00 am-12:00 pm St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church2003 West 43rd Street – Rm 101Houston, TX 77018Text HAPS040 to 51555

MUSIC THERAPY & EXERCISETuesdays 10:00 am-12:00 pmMemorial Drive Presbyterian Church11612 Memorial Drive – Room 102Houston, TX 77024Text HAPS022 to 51555

SPEECH & EXERCISEWednesdays 2:15-4:00 pmMemorial Drive Presbyterian Church11612 Memorial Drive – Room 102Houston, TX 77024Text HAPS023 to 51555

MUSIC THERAPY & TAI CHIFridays 10:00 am-12:00 pmMemorial Drive Presbyterian Church11612 Memorial Drive – Room 102Houston, TX 77024Text HAPS024 to 51555

+ SOUTHWEST +EXERCISE & SPEECHMondays 10:00 am-12:00 pmFirst United Methodist Church3900 Lexington Blvd. at FM 1092 - Choir Room Missouri City, TX 77459Text HAPS012 to 51555 (exercise)Text HAPS041 to 51555 (speech)

BRAIN & BODY CLASSTuesdays 10:00-11:00 amSt. John’s United Methodist Church400 Jackson Street – Wendt HallRichmond, TX 77469Text HAPS008 to 51555

Class content changes weekly. Call for more information.

TAI CHIThursdays 10:00-11:00 amPerry Abernathy Recreation Center402 Eldridge Road Sugar Land, TX 77478Text HAPS014 to 51555

EXERCISE & MUSIC THERAPYFridays 10:00 am-12:00 pmSugar Land Baptist Church16755 SW Freeway – Room 107Sugar Land, TX 77479Text HAPS015 to 51555 (exercise)Text HAPS013 to 51555 (music)

CAREGIVER WELLNESS CLASSFridays 10:00-11:00 amSugar Land Baptist Church16755 SW Freeway – Room 106Sugar Land, TX 77479Text HAPS016 to 51555

PWR EXERCISE CLASSWednesdays 12:15-1:15 pmTW Davis Family YMCA911 Thompson Road – Room MP1 Richmond, TX 77469Text HAPS039 to 51555

All groups are free of charge. Please call the HAPS office to confirm group times and locations at 713.626.7114 or 713.313.1652. Use the text codes to receive updates about class schedule. Please note they do not register you for a class.


+ SOUTHWEST +BOXINGTuesdays Class 1 – 9:45-10:45 amClass 2 – 11:00 am-12:00 pmPerry Abernathy Recreation Center402 Eldridge RoadSugar Land, TX 77478Text HAPS031 to 51555

Paperwork and assessment required.

+ SOUTH +EXERCISETuesdays 1:30-2:30 pmAlvin Lutheran Church1800 FM 1462 Alvin, TX 77511Text HAPS018 to 51555

EXERCISE & MUSIC THERAPYWednesdays 1:00-3:00 pmGloria Dei Lutheran Church18220 Upper Bay RoadHouston, TX 77058Text HAPS017 to 51555

EXERCISEWednesdays 4:00-5:00 pmSt. Andrew’s Episcopal Church2535 E. Broadway, FM 518Pearland, TX 77598Text HAPS019 to 51555

+ SOUTHEAST +EXERCISETuesdays & Thursdays 3:45-4:45 pmParkgate Community Church3715 Preston Road - Back BuildingPasadena, TX 77505Text HAPS010 to 51555 (Tue)Text HAPS011 to 51555 (Thu)

+ EAST +WATER EXERCISETuesdays and Thursdays 2:00-3:00 pmBay Area Rehabilitation Center5313 Decker DriveBaytown, TX 77520Text HAPS009 to 51555

Paperwork required.

+ WEST +YOGAMondays 11:00 am-12:00 pmTracy Gee Community Center3599 Westcenter DriveHouston, TX 77042Text HAPS021 to 51555

SPEECH & EXERCISETuesdays 4:30-6:00 pmFirst United Methodist Church of Katy5601 5th Street at Ave. A - Fellowship HallKaty, TX 77493Text HAPS025 to 51555

MUSIC THERAPYThursdays 1:00-2:00 pmLiving Word Lutheran Church3700 South Mason Road - Micah RoomKaty, TX 77450Text HAPS026 to 51555

SPEECHTuesday 1:00-2:00 pmThomas A. Glazier Senior Education Center 16600 Pine Forest Lane – Room 2 Houston, TX 77084Text HAPS037 to 51555

+ NORTH +EXERCISEMondays 2:30-3:30 pmFirst Baptist Church Conroe600 N. Main St. - Herrington HallConroe, TX 77301Text HAPS030 to 51555

SPEECH & EXERCISEMondays 1:00-2:45 pmCHI St. Luke’s Hospital17200 St. Luke’s Way - Lakeview AThe Woodlands, TX 77384Text HAPS027 to 51555

EXERCISE Thursdays 1:30-2:30 pmWoodlands United Methodist Church2200 Lake Woodlands DriveThe Woodlands, TX 77380Text HAPS029 to 51555

+ NORTHWEST +EXERCISEMondays 10:00-11:00 amLakewood United Methodist Church11330 Louetta RoadHouston, TX 77070Text HAPS032 to 51555

EXERCISETuesdays 1:45-2:45 pmEncompass Rehab Hospital of Cypress13031 Wortham Center DriveHouston, TX 77065Text HAPS033 to 51555

Please call, class space is limited.

EXERCISEWednesdays 10:00-11:00 amRichard & Meg Weekley Community Center8440 Greenhouse Road – Room 200Cypress, TX 77433Text HAPS034 to 51555

SPEECHThursdays 10:30-11:30 amJohn Wesley United Methodist Church5803 Bermuda DunesHouston, TX 77069Text HAPS035 to 51555

TAI CHIFridays 11:00 am-12:00 pmTomball United Methodist Church1603 Baker Drive – Faith BuildingTomball, TX 77375Text HAPS036 to 51555

+ NORTHEAST +EXERCISEWednesdays 1:00-2:00 pm Strawbridge United Methodist Church5629 Kingwood Drive – Great HallKingwood, TX 77345Text HAPS038 to 51555


HAPS SUPPORT GROUPS

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP CLEAR LAKE1st Wednesday 1:00-2:30 pmGloria Dei Lutheran Church18220 Upper Bay Road – Kid Zone Houston, TX 77058Text HAPS212 to 51555 PD SUPPORT GROUP CHAMPIONS1st Wednesday 2:30-4:00 pmJohn Wesley United Methodist Church5830 Bermuda Dunes Houston, TX 77069Text HAPS200 to 51555 PD SUPPORT GROUP WILLOWBROOK1st Wednesday 6:00-7:30 pmMethodist Willowbrook Hospital18200 Tomball Parkway Houston, TX 77070Text HAPS201 to 51555

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP CENTRAL2nd Monday 1:00-2:30 pmAmerican Red Cross2700 SW Freeway Houston, TX 77098Text HAPS209 to 51555 PD SUPPORT GROUP WEST2nd Tuesday 11:45 am-12:45 pmThomas A. Glazier Senior Education Center 16600 Pine Forest Lane – Room 2 Houston, TX 77084Text HAPS211 to 51555

PD SUPPORT GROUP SUGAR LAND 2nd Tuesday 6:00-7:30 pmHouston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital16655 SW Freeway – Main Conf. Rm B Sugar Land, TX 77479Text HAPS208 to 51555

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP CHAMPIONS 2nd Thursday 10:30-11:30 amJohn Wesley United Methodist Church5830 Bermuda Dunes – 2nd floor Houston, TX 77069Text HAPS203 to 51555 SUPPORT GROUPS THE WOODLANDS2nd Thursday Patient Group 12:15-1:15 pm Caregiver Group 1:30-2:30 pmWoodlands United Methodist Church2200 Lake Woodlands Drive The Woodlands, TX 77380Text HAPS204 to 51555 SUPPORT GROUPS CONROE3rd Monday Patient Group 1:15-2:15 pm Caregiver Group 2:30-3:30 pmFirst Baptist Church Conroe600 N. Main StreetConroe, TX 77301Text HAPS215 to 51555

NEWLY DIAGNOSED SUPPORT GROUP2nd Monday in MARCH 6:00-7:30 pmFor those diagnosed with PD within the last three years. Please call for details. PD SUPPORT GROUP CENTRAL AM3rd Tuesday 10:00-11:30 amAmerican Red Cross2700 SW Freeway Houston, TX 77098Text HAPS207 to 51555 ATYPICAL PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP 3rd Thursday 10:00-11:00 amAmerican Red Cross2700 SW Freeway Houston, TX 77098Text HAPS216 to 51555

PD SUPPORT GROUP KINGWOOD3rd Thursday 1:00-2:30 pmKingwood United Methodist Church1799 Woodland Hills Drive – Room K103 Kingwood, TX 77339Text HAPS205 to 51555

CAREGIVER SUPPORT SUGAR LAND3rd Friday 10:00-11:00 amSugar Land Baptist Church16755 SW Freeway – Room 106 Sugar Land, TX 77479Text HAPS210 to 51555 PD & DEMENTIA/LEWY BODY CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP4th Monday For caregivers of those with PD and dementia or Dementia with Lewy Bodies.Please call for details.

PD SUPPORT GROUP CENTRAL PM4th Monday 6:00-7:30 pmAmerican Red Cross2700 SW Freeway Houston, TX 77098Text HAPS217 to 51555

NEW PD SUPPORT GROUPGALVESTON4th Wednesday 11:30 am-12:30 pmOLLI Center4700 Broadway Avenue J, Suite B101 Galveston, TX 77551Text HAPS218 to 51555

PD SUPPORT GROUPPEARLAND4th Wednesday 2:30-3:45 pmSt. Andrew’s Episcopal Church2535 E. Broadway, FM 518 Pearland, TX 77598Text HAPS214 to 51555

PLEASE CONTACT THE HAPS OFFICE FOR SUPPORT GROUP SCHEDULES. To help you find the most appropriate support group, contact a HAPS social worker prior to attending a support group at 713.626.7114,

713.313.1706 or [email protected].


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L I B E R T Y CO. March 13 th F L N B C o r n e r F L N B C o r n e r L i b e rt y, T X 1 : 30–2 : 30 PML i b e rt y, T X 1 : 30–2 : 30 PM

HARR I S CO. March 1 7 th R i c h a r d an d M e g We e k l e y C ommu n i t y C e n t e r R i c h a r d an d M e g We e k l e y C ommu n i t y C e n t e r C y p r e s s, T X 1 : 30–2 : 30 PMC y p r e s s, T X 1 : 30–2 : 30 PM

One Topic. Eight Counties. Close to home.

Join Maggie Abbott, PT, DPT, for this new educational series. This traveling roadshow will bring the same topic to each of the eight counties in our service area. The sessions will focus on balance, falls, and Parkinson’s–space is limited, sign up now! Call 713.313.1648 to register or for more information.

generously underwritten by

NEW SUPPORT GROUP

4TH WEDNESDAY 11:30 am-12:30 pmOLLI Center – Room B1014700 Broadway Avenue J Galveston, TX 77551

Join us for this new general support group for individuals with Parkinson’sand their care partners.

Contact Celeste Harris, LMSW for more information at

713.313.1706 or [email protected]

beginning March 25th


the houston parrot head club presents:the houston parrot head club presents:

the 19the 19thth annual mud bug ball annual mud bug ball

Trop Rock Music by Jerry Diaz and Hanna’s ReefTrop Rock Music by Jerry Diaz and Hanna’s ReefLiquor Wagon, 50/50 raffle, Silent Auctions and lots of PhunLiquor Wagon, 50/50 raffle, Silent Auctions and lots of Phun

benefitingbenefiting

Premium Registration: $45(includes MMB T-shirt)

Deluxe Registration: $30

Menu Items:Crawfish, 1 lb. shrimp, or cheeseburger

Saturday, April 18th from 2-7 pmThe Wildcatter Saloon

26913 Katy Freeway, Katy, TX 77494Register at www.hphclub.com

We are extremely grateful to the following individuals for their generous support of HAPS. Without the continued support of our donors, none of our programs or services would be possible.

While we make every effort to be accurate and thorough, it is possible to accidentally omit or misspell a name. Please contact the HAPS office with corrections.

Harry Bristol’s 90th BirthdayNancy Antle

Marvin Sussman’s BirthdayMarvin Sussman

Maxine Wulfe

Meg Rice“Christian Life Study

St. Martin’s Episcopal Church”

Kevin OwenRoberta Owen

Jerry JeanmardCorri Eaves

IN MEMORY GIFTS

Robert Cruikshank

Julia Gee

Deoprya Misir

Jamileh and Sukri Nasrallah

Donna Misner Collins

Robyn Ricci

Janice and James Shaffner

Anonymous

Mary Corcoran

Bill Rafferty

“The Hugele Family First Fruits Fund,

a Donor Advised Fund of the U.S. Charitable Gift Trust”

Carolyn Killean

Jonathan Shear

Chip Colburn

Judith and Tom Lasseter

Nancy and Robert Zimmerman

Betty Jo Powers

CL Incorporated

Jeffrey Radke

At Home in Bend LLC

Aurora Solutions, Inc.

Barbara and Jonathan Eichlin

Ann and Ronald Minks

Roger Schirmbeck

Bernard McDermott Trust

Kathryn Morea

Laura and Walter Wofford

Barbara and Kevin Thomas

Marsha and Quincy Long

IN HONOR

Bill & Lucille BolesKaren Faldowski

Donald GorewitzMarc Gorewitz

Liz and Stan WolfsonFrancine Landow

Kevin BlockMichael Levy

Michael Schaffer

Ezekiel BreakerThe Crook Family

Jack SpellMaggie Olinde

Mary Lou GaudinMarleen and Kevin Konieczny

Richard BartschFrances Buckles and Family

Sandra Grese

Leslie RibnikPaul GordonAnn Rogers

Janis and Bob Frank

Robert SloanLucy TolentinoUrban ObrienArlene S. Solof

Nancy KauffmanJohn Konik

Friends and Colleagues in the Amoco Law Department

Thomas WinklerLee Matthews

Roland NeuseElaine and David Hyatt

Sam Brill’s MotherLiz and Stan Wolfson

Dale McClungPatsy Britton

Dorothy WilsonJessica Fonseca

Donna and Randal ArnoldShelly, Brad, Austin, Tyler &

Emma Crye

Ernest Rosenbaum, Jr.Kay Burns

In Appreciation of Conroe Exercise and Groups

Penny Bell

In Honor of the HAPS Tomball Tai Chi Class

Debbie HarlowJackie Decker

Nancy KauffmanJune and Larry Hurt

Clayton BoutainWally Barber

Sylvia McLartyNorma DeJong


CONTRIBUTIONS

2700 SW Freeway, Suite 300 Houston, Texas 77098

BOARD OF DIRECTORSJoe Ahmad PresidentPamela Skaufel Chair Jeff Hurlbert Vice President/Treasurer Mimi Prioleau Vice President/Secretary

Chris BellRon BernellChris BrewsterNina P. BrownJoiner Cartwright, Jr., PhDRich CliffordAnne Jones CocoRobert CruikshankMeredith CullenJo FurrTom Ganucheau

Greg GrooganEllin Grossman, EdDHarriet HartJosh HussKamden KanalyRob KerrLiz LaryHarriet LatimerDan LauckRobert A. MartoneW.O. Neuhuas III

Erin Furr Stimming, MD ChairMadhureeta Achari, MDLeanne Burnett, MDHannah Combs, PhDAlbert Fenoy, MDJoseph Jankovic, MDJoohi Jimenez-Shahed, MDEugene C. Lai, MD, PhDLaura Marsh, MDGreg McLauchlin, MD

Kathleen Crist, LMSW Executive Director

Celeste Harris, LMSW Director of Social Services

This publication is not intended to provide diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or pharmacist with questions regarding medical conditions or drug interactions. To request permission to reprint content published in this newsletter, please contact the HAPS office at 713-626-7114 or [email protected].

Melissa BuceFrank Donnelly, Jr.Philip FrancisDaphne Haskin Mike HendryxLeon Keeble

Caroline Kerr Renju Jose KuruvilaRekha LakshmananNiko LorentzatosJose M. OtiIzzy Schulte

Marilyn SmelcerDavid StuyckHoward TenneyStan VictorStephanie Zamora

BOARD OF ADVISORS MEDICAL ADVISORY BOARD

Kimberly Monday, MDWilliam Ondo, MDTerry K. Satterwhite, MDMya Schiess, MD Shahin Shirzadi, MDArjun Tarakad, MDDesirée B. Thomas, MDAshwin Viswanathan, MD Olga Waln, MDToby Yaltho, MDMichele York, PhD, ABPP-CN

Jim NicklosMalcolm Pettigrew Gerald RideauxJeff Rosenberg Erick SandlinArthur SchechterJoyce Proler SchechterJim ThorpLeslye Weaver Michael YoungGabriel Zamora

STAFF

Maggie Abbott, PT, DPT Director of Outreach

Catherine Lansdowne Director of Development

Angelica Rodriguez Manager of Therapeutic Programs

Gini Brown Administrative Assistant

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