psgtc newsletterfort worth, texas 76104 monday, november 28th -general meeting 1:30 pm broadway...
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PSGTC Newsletter Debbie Benner and Maureen Steele, editors
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Our Meetings are held at: Broadway Baptist Church / 305 W. Broadway, Ave.
Room 302 Fort Worth, Texas 76104
Monday, November 28th - General Meeting 1:30 pm Broadway Baptist Church, 3rd floor meeting room. Speaker: Susan Hillaker, Ageless Grace Ageless Grace (R) is a profound body of work that provides amazing results in all age
Monday, December 12th - Holiday Luncheon 11:30 am at Broadway Baptist Church, 3rd floor meeting room. Speaker: Jaime Cobb CSA, VP of Community & Caregiver Education , James L. West Alzheimer’s Center
Lunch will generously be provided by Brookdale Senior Living
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The contents or opinions expressed in this newsletter are those of individual writers and do not constitute an endorsement or approval by Parkinson’s Support Group of Tarrant County.
During bad weather, exercise or other meetings may be cancelled. PSGTC follows Fort Worth ISD closings during inclement weath-er. Call the help line (682) 216-7947 if you have questions about a particular day’s meeting. Be sure to check our Website at: www.psgtc.org.
Parkinson’s Support Group
Nov.-Dec. 2016
North Tarrant Parkinson Support Group
November 8, 2016/ 1:30 pm
Speaker: Dr. Katherine Leary Subject: “An Attitude of Gratitude”
Care and Share meetings after the discussion
Bedford Library, 2424 Forest Ridge Dr., Bedford, TX 76021
Snacks provided by Brookdale Senior Living
Parkinson Support Group in North Tarrant County
Meeting the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Everyone is welcome
December Meeting December 13 , 2016
1:30 pm
Guests: “the Goldtones”
Performing tunes from the 50’s and 60’s
Nov.-Dec. refreshments provided by
Brookdale Senior Living and
Our exercise group meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday of each week from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Broadway Baptist Church, Room 307.
Caregivers meet on the 2nd and 4th Fridays in the room behind the exercise group to share ideas and give support.
See page 3 for holiday schedule changes
Tips for Coping with Holiday Stress People with Parkinson’s and their caregivers know that negotiating the holiday season is especially challenging. Here are a few helpful tips excerpted from a Parkinson’s blog and Psychology Today.
1. Don’t ignore a depressed or anxious mood. Get appropriate help and support. 2. Maintain your regular exercise schedule
3. Avoid the temptation to isolate socially. Keep conversations light and positive. Social interaction can reduce the risk of dementia and depression/anxiety.
5. Prepare in advance. Set out clothing for an event ahead of time; plan outings and shopping trips at less-than-peak times.
Be kind to yourselves. It‘s OK to choose only activities that you enjoy. Surround yourselves with positive, supportive people. You can create your own meaningful, uplifting holiday!
Happy Holidays A Message From Cathy Snow, Board Member
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Parkinson Support Group
of Tarrant County
Officers President - Barbara Batts Vice President - Cameron Thompson Secretary - Mary Nedde Treasurer - Michael Hairgrove Committees: Caregivers - Loretta Belisle Hospitality - Janet Edgar Library - Elsie Wilson Membership - Kathy Smith Directory - Kate and Bob Leary Programs - Cathy Collier Sunshine - Nancy Alexander, Clara Lee Publicity - Barbara Batts Webmaster - Doug Day Facebook Manager - Maureen Batts Steele Newsletter - Debbie Benner, Maureen Steele Telephone - Loretta Belisle, Carolyn Byrnes, Donna David, Melba Dumas, Kathy Smith, Sue Wallace,
A ‘Caring for Caregivers’ event will be held at, and sponsored by, St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in southwest Fort Worth. Susan Imke, Nurse Practitioner with Kane, Hall, Barry Neurology, will be speaking and encouraging those who are caregivers. More details to come in the January, 2017 newsletter
American Parkinson Disease Association apdaparkinson.org or call 1-800-223-2732
Lewy Body Dementia Association lbda.org or call 404-935-6444
Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research michaeljfox.org or call 1-800-708-7644
National Parkinson Foundation parkinson.org or call 1-800-327-4545
Parkinson's Disease Foundation pdf.org or call 1-800-457-6676
Parkinson’s Disease Resources
Help by Volunteering The best way to help your Parkinson’s
Support Group is to volunteer.
We are in URGENT NEED of two people to help with a recording secretary and to help with publicity. Neither position requires a lot of time and we will provide all training help to ease you
into the position.
Call Barbara Batts at (817) 738-5937 For more information about volunteering
SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 2017 AT 10 AM
In January 2017, Dr. Halim Fadil, MD will be moving to The JPS Medicine Specialty Clinic located at 1400 S. Main St., Fort Worth, TX 76104 Phone: 817-702-8400 He is honored to take care of his patients at the new location beginning January 2017
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Words of Sunshine: Northeast new members:
Dr. Sharon Anderson Lisa Corbin Diane and Jess Lewis Mary and Juan Reyna
"Give thanks for unknown blessings already on their way."
-Native American Saying
This is Bob Leary, and I am sending this message to our Parkinson’s Support Group Members to let you know that I am attempting to put together an exercise program for our group. I have been in contact with James Riddle owner of 9Round Keller. 9Round is a 30 minute kickboxing workout. Don’t let the word kickboxing discourage you from trying this out. We have had a couple of meetings and have come up with a startup plan.
On October 28, 2016 we are going to have an introduction to the program.
You are all invited to attend:
Place: 9Round Keller
Location: 900 S. Main Suite 340 Keller ,Texas 76248.
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Then for the next 4 weeks we would meet on Friday at 1:30 for the work out
at no cost. At that point we would be able to determine what day, time, and
pricing would be appropriate…
In addition on November 12, 2016 there is going to be a fund raiser
with donations going to the PSGTC
Place: 9Round Keller
Location: 900 S. Main Suite 340 Keller , Texas 76248.
Time: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Bob Leary 817-456-2283
Editor’s note: This information has been featured on Facebook but not received in time for the September/October newsletter. We hope you will reach out to Bob Leary with any questions or to get further information on the fundraiser.
The PSGTC exercise group will not meet on November 23 or 25 during the week of Thanksgiving. There will be a Christmas/New Year’s break with no PSGTC Activities from December 21st to January 4th
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News from our North Tarrant Parkinson’s Support Group
Meeting the second Tuesday of each month at 1:30 PM Bedford Public Library
Brookdale Senior Living is one of our favorite partners and we are grateful for their support and the meals and snacks provided to our members. Brookdale offers a variety of communities featuring different levels of service and support for different levels of care, with numerous communities throughout the Tarrant County area.
They strive to bring your loved one's interests to life through programs and outings that reflect their talents and personalities, while also offering new experiences that will challenge them and keep them mentally healthy. From wellness programs to cultural and social events — there are opportunities for everyone to be involved.
Refreshments for these meetings will be generously provided by Brookdale Senior Living (Peggy Barker) and Right at Home (Lori Pratt). We thank them sincerely for faithfully feeding us each month.
Our program for NOVEMBER 8th will feature Dr. Kate Leary, speaking on “An Attitude of Gratitude”, in keeping with thoughts of Thanksgiving. We will then have an opportunity for members to discuss ideas for speakers/topics for the up-coming year. There will be Care and Share meetings after the discussion
The program for DECEMBER 13th will feature a festive performance by the “Gold Tones” who will be singing hits from the 50’s and 60’s, accompanied by their or-chestra. Great refresh-ments, great entertainment – come relax and enjoy!
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PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP OF TARRANT COUNTY 2016-2017 CALENDAR General meetings & luncheon are usually the 4th Monday of the Month. Some adjustments have been made to accommodate the church schedule. Room 307, average attendance 50 to 60 September 26, 2016 Luncheon 11:30 AM October 24, 2016 General meeting 1:30 PM November 28, 2016 General meeting 1:30 PM December 12, 2016 Luncheon 11:30 AM January 23, 2017 General meeting 1:30 PM February 27, 2017 General meeting 1:30 PM March 27, 2017 Luncheon 11:30 AM April 24, 2017 General meeting 1:30 PM May 22, 2017 General meeting 1:30 PM June 26, 2017 Luncheon 11:30 AM EXERCISE, room as assigned during church remodeling. Monday, Wednesday & Friday each week from 10:30 to 11:30 AM average attendance 15 to 25. Care Givers meeting, 1st and 3rd Friday of each month, in room adjoining the exercise room. Board of Directors meeting 10:30 to 11:30 preceding quarterly luncheon, in room adjoining room 302.
Speaker: Dr. David Capper
Northeast Tarrant October Meeting
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PSGTC Directory: In order to protect our members’ information, the
Board of Directors have decided to produce ONLY an electronic directory and will no longer offer a printed booklet. Containing much sensitive information (addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses) it was proposed and accepted that only selected PSGTC members would have the electronic copies of the members’ roster.
If you need information for a member (to send a card, to make phone calls, etc.), please give one of our members listed below a call and they will be able to give you the information that the member has authorized for release.
Barbara Batts, President (817) 738-5937
Kathy and Cliff Smith (817) 849-1765
Katherine and Bob Leary (817) 456-2283 or (817) 456-2270
Maureen Steele, Newsletter (817) 312-4426
Elsie Wilson, Librar ian, Helpline (682) 216-7947
COME TO MOVING DAY NOVEMBER 5,2016 GLOBE LIFE PARK—ARLINGTON
Help support the Parkinsons Support Group Team (PSGTC Team) by donating and/or coming to Globe Life Park in Arlington on Nov. 5. This is the first Moving Day event for the DFW area, which will raise funds for Parkinson research and education through the National Parkinson Foundation. We will have an information table in the Pavilion area, along with other supporters of this event. There will be a variety of fun exercise classes throughout the morning, and a 1 mile and 5K walk which you can register for at Moving DayDFW.org. You can also make a donation on that website on behalf of the PSGTC Team. As of mid-October, our Team had received a 'Top Earner' designation. Hope you can participate in any way you are able! Thank you for your support. If you have questions, you can email Mary Nedde, a member of the PSGTC Board, at [email protected].
Moving Day Schedule November 5th, 2016 Globe Life Park—Arlington, TX 9:00am Registration/Resource Pavilion Opens 10:30am Opening Ceremony 10:45 Ribbon Cutting/Walk Starts 12:30 Moving Day Ends
We are projecting 500-600 people+ and raising well over $100K. We would love to have everyone involved. If you have not signed up yet, I hope you will be able to make it. Please go to www.movingdaydfw.org to register, donate or volunteer. I would love to be able to see everyone
at the event. We are in need of volunteers to help. www.movingdaydfw.com
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CAREGIVERS MEETINGS
Meetings are held next to the exercise room on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month at 10:30 a.m. You will get great Caregiver support at these meetings. We welcome your participation in this group.
November Schedule of Events
Monday, Wednesday and Friday Exercise at 10:30 am, Room 307 of Broadway Baptist Church.
Second and Fourth Friday– Caregivers Meet-ing at 10:30 am. room adjoining Room 307.
Please check page 3 for schedule changes during the holiday season
November 5—Moving Day November 8—Election Day November 8 - North Tarrant Meeting at 1:30 pm Bedford Library November 11--Veteran’s Day November 24– Thanksgiving November 28 - General Meeting at 1:30 pm Broadway Baptist Church
November 28 - PSGTC General Meeting 1:30 pm, at Broadway Baptist Church, 3rd
floor meeting room.
December Schedule of Events
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday Exercise at 10:30 am, Room 307 of Broadway Baptist Church
Second and Fourth Friday–Caregivers Meeting at 10:30 am in the room adjoining Room 307.
Please check page 3 for schedule changes during the holiday season
December 12th– Board of Director’s meeting, 10;30am Holiday Luncheon at 11:30 pm Broadway Baptist Church December 13th- North Tarrant Meeting 1:30 pm December 24th first day of Hannukah December 24th Christmas Eve December 25th Christmas Day December 31st—New year’s Eve
December 12th– PSGTC Board Meeting 10:30am And Holiday Luncheon
11:30 am, at Broadway Baptist Church, 3rd floor meeting room.
Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.
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PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP OF TARRANT COUNTY
P. O. Box 939 HURST, TX 76053
Web Address: www.psgtc.org
PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP OF TARRANT COUNTY MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION AND RENEWAL FORM
Date____________________________ Name of Parkinson Patient_____________________________________________________________________________ Name of Spouse/Family Member/Other___________________________________________________________________ Address ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Home Phone____________________________ Cell Phone___________________________________________________ e-mail____________________________________________________________ Preferred Type Family (patient and partner) ($20.00 per year) We prefer to Broadway Baptist of Membership: Professional ($30.00 per year) meet at: Bedford Library Lifetime ($200.00)
Make check payable to PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP OF TARRANT COUNTY (or PSGTC) Mail to: P. O. Box 939, Hurst, TX 76053
The contents or opinions expressed in this Newsletter are those of individual writers and do not constitute an endorsement or approval by Parkinson’s Support Group of Tarrant County.
Kroger Supports PSGTC Kroger Reward’s Update: Kroger Rewards Program: The procedure for using your Kroger card has changed and members will need to register online.
e-mail- [email protected] and designate PSGTC #83993 as your preferred reward program
1-866-995-7643