The Foundation works with community partners and certified instructors, and delivers free arts and exercise programs that help manage the physical, cognitive and social conditions associated with Parkinson's Disease (PD) * volunteer opportunities available * fundraising events

Current programs include:

• Parkinson's group exercise class to improve fitness, counteract PD symptoms and increase daily activity (in Burlington and Mississauga)
• Boxing classes to help improve hand-eye coordination, agility, speed, endurance, and strength (in Burlington and Mississauga)
• Cycle Fit classes as spinning can improve overall motor function and reduce tremors, bradykinesia, and rigidity (at YMCA Oakville and LA Fitness in Mississauga)
• Tai Chi: a mind-body series of exercises, that improves flexibility, balance, and strength and improves cardiovascular fitness (in Oakville and Hamilton)
• Indoor virtual golf and outdoor golf (in Oakville and Mississauga)
• Mindful Movement to Music: Exercises will involve stretching, short choreographic sequences to keep our memory sharp, and techniques inspired by contemporary dance and ballet
• Thrive in Motion: chair-based dynamic movement class for joint, spine and feet * focusing on mobility (in Hamilton)
• Aqua Fit (in Burlington)
• Dance Fit Class (in Hamilton)
• Caregiver Coffee and Friendship Group: led by Laura Zega, 647-220-3758, <laurazega7@gmail.com>  (in Burlington and Mississauga)
• Parkinson's Support Group: led by Gary Brown, 416-948-7484, <gmbrownstrts@gmail.com>
• Programs and events may vary * call for details and to book

People and caregivers of people with Parkinson's Disease

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