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GAPS Bi-Weekly News
March 6th to March 17, 2023


This support group is for YOU!
We want to help 'YOU' bridge the GAPS on your journey with Parkinson's or Movement Disorder Disease.

https://www.georgetowntexasparkinsons.com/

GAPS March 2023 Newsletter

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GAPS March 2023 Support Group

Monthly Meeting


DATE: Thursday, March 23, 2023

TIME: 2:30p Social and Meeting starts promptly at 3pm

PLACE:

Meet “In-Person”: First Baptist Church, 1333 W University Ave, Georgetown, TX 78628. We meet in the gym. You will see signs and greeters!

Or…

Meet “Online”: ZOOM Registration link:


https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0lce-qpj0iHdLas0hmofJGcd_fdxPDI-xo


After registering, you/they will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

AGENDA:

2:30p - 3:00p GAPS Social Time ~ Refreshments!

3:00p - 3:15p Welcome, Announcements, Sponsors ~ Mary Jane

3:15p - 4:15p

MEETING SPEAKERS ~

Josie Zamora, https://www.carepartnertocaregiver.com/

Teresa Shapiro https://tshapirolaw.com/

TOPIC: “Care Management and Elder Law Considerations”

4:15 - 4:20p LET’S EXERCISE ~ Janie Bush, GAPS Vocal Coach

4:20 - 4:30p Closing and Next meeting ~ Mary Jane

EDUCATE: The support groups and the exercise classes will provide educational tips on how to live your best life with Parkinson’s or a Movement Disorder Disease! See our list and click:

https://www.georgetowntexasparkinsons.com/gaps-groups.html


EXERCISE: There are many exercise opportunities, some FREE and some FEE Based. See our list and click:

https://www.georgetowntexasparkinsons.com/


SOCIALIZE: Both the support group meetings and the exercise classes will provide the socialization to develop friendships and comradery to help you live your best life with Parkinson’s or a Movement Disorder Disease!

Join us on:


MONDAY’S:

· 9am–Noon: 413 Boxing & Fitness https://413.fitness/

· 1pm to 2pm: Power for Parkinson’s https://www.powerforparkinsons.org/

· 1pm-2pm: Faith Filled Caregiver Support Group meets the 3rd Monday. Contact Pama Fontenot #512-863-6576

· 2pm-3:30p: "Living Together with Lewy" Support Group for those living with Dementia with Lewy Bodies/Parkinson's Disease Dementia and their Care Partner on 2nd Monday of the month. Contact: Sarah Hyde-Williams, c832-794-8810 / w512-593-7669
Email
Sarah@SLAAustin.com

· 2pm to 3p: GAPS "Free" Vocal Exercise/Music Therapy Class

Speech Therapist, Janie Bush, SLP on 2nd and 4th Monday;

Singing on 1st, 3rd, and 5th Monday of the month
PLACE: First Baptist Church Education Building, Room E2.108
1333 West University, Georgetown, TX 78633

https://www.georgetowntexasparkinsons.com/parkinsons-exercise-opportunities.html



TUESDAY’S:

· 9am–Noon: 413 Boxing & Fitness https://413.fitness/

· 12n-1pm: Jam for Joy-Improv for PD https://www.yesandexercise.org/book-online

· 1–2 pm: Power for Parkinson’s https://www.powerforparkinsons.org/

· 1:15pm–1:55: Sun City Fitness — Parkinson’s Knockout

Contact: #512-948-7783



WEDNESDAY’S:

· 9am–Noon: 413 Boxing & Fitness https://413.fitness/

· 1–2 pm: Power for Parkinson’s https://www.powerforparkinsons.org/

· 11:30am-12:30pm: GAPS "FREE" Chair Yoga Exercises Classes:

Coach: Ellen Lasser, RYT® 200
PLACE: Church of Christ entrance Atrium, 1525 W University Ave, Georgetown, TX 78628

· 12:15pm–1:00pm: Sun City Fitness — Parkinson’s Balance www.sctexas.org #512-948-7783

· 1–2pm: Power for Parkinson’s https://www.powerforparkinsons.org/

· 2p-3:30pm: Monthly GADS (DBS) Meetings – 3rd Wednesday of the month. https://www.georgetowntexasparkinsons.com/gads---georgetown-area-deep-brain-stimulation-dbs-support-group.html

· 2pm-3pm: Texas State Loud Crowd Meeting every Wednesday ‘FREE’! Call: Jason Tipps, MEd, MS, CCC-SLP (512) 716-2607 jt1097@txstate.edu



THURSDAY’S:

· 9am–Noon: 413 Boxing & Fitness https://413.fitness/

· 12n-2pm: People with Parkinson’s CAPS Support Group –

3rd Thursday of every month from at Central Texas Rehabilitation Hospital, 700 W 45th, Austin, TX 78751

https://www.capitalareaparkinsons.org/events/#pwp

· 1–2pm: Power for Parkinson’s https://www.powerforparkinsons.org/

· 1:15–1:55: Sun City Fitness — Parkinson’s Knockout #512-948-7783

· 2p-3:30pm: GAPS Monthly Caregivers Meeting2nd Thursday of the month. Meet at the First Baptist Church, 1333 W University Ave, Georgetown, TX 78628. https://www.georgetowntexasparkinsons.com/gaps-caregiver-support-group.html

· 2:30pm – 4:30pm: GAPS Monthly Support Group Meeting 4th Thursday of the month.

https://www.georgetowntexasparkinsons.com/gaps-general-meetings.html

Next Meeting:

DATE: Thursday, March 23, 2023

TIME: 2:30p Social and Meeting starts promptly at 3pm

PLACE:

Meet “In-Person”: First Baptist Church, 1333 W University Ave, Georgetown, TX 78628. We meet in the gym. You will see signs and greeters! Or…

Meet “Online”: ZOOM Registration link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0lce-qpj0iHdLas0hmofJGcd_fdxPDI-xo

Meeting ID: 898 6628 6876

MEETING SPEAKERS ~

Josie Zamora, https://www.carepartnertocaregiver.com/

Teresa Shapiro https://tshapirolaw.com/

TOPIC: “Care Management and Elder Law Considerations”



FRIDAY’S:

· 9am–Noon: 413 Boxing & Fitness https://413.fitness/

· 10am – 1pm: The CAPS Shake Shack - 2nd and 4th Friday of every month at Lamar Senior Center, 2874 Shoal Crest Ave, Austin, TX 78705

https://www.capitalareaparkinsons.org/

· 1–2 pm: Power for Parkinson’s https://www.powerforparkinsons.org/

· 2:30pm-4pm: BAPS-West - Meets at the Killeen Senior Center at Lions Club Park, 1700 E. Stan Schlueter Loop, Killeen. Meetings are the 1st and 3rd Fridays BAPS, Bell County Area Parkinson's Support Group CONTACT: Gayle Shull 254.718.4197 GayleInBelton@gmail.com

· 2:30–4pm: BAPS-North - Meets at the Sammons Community Center, 2220 W. Ave D, Temple. Meetings are the 2nd and 4th Fridays. BAPS, Bell County Area Parkinson's Support Group

CONTACT: Gayle Shull 254.718.4197 or GayleInBelton@gmail.com


SATURDAY’S:

· 10a-11:30p: Lewy Bodies/Parkinson's Disease Dementia Caregivers Support Group on 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month. Contact: Sarah Hyde-Williams, c832-794-8810 / w512-593-7669
Email
Sarah@SLAAustin.com

· 10:30a-12N: Central Texas CurePSP Support Group on 4th Saturday of the month. Contact: Judi Nudelman judi@neurowomen.org 512-964-1236



ANYTIME: GAPS Parkinson's Ping Pong Exercise:

"We started a GAPS Ping Pong/Table Tennis Group"
DATE: Georgetown Rec Center is opened Monday through Friday

TIME: 8:30a - 5:30p

PLACE: Georgetown Recreation Center, 1003 N. Austin Ave. Georgetown, TX 78626.

GAPS CONTACT: Don Cruver keystonelonestar@msn.com

#832-651-1010

REMINDER: Check GAPS website “upcoming events”

https://www.georgetowntexasparkinsons.com/parkinsons-upcoming-events--announcements.html

There are many webinars, podcasts, and resources for online Parkinson's education. GAPS encourages you to sign up with these foundations and you will receive updates sent directly to your inbox for great reminders of events and webinars. However, you may click on any of these links for webinars, podcasts and resources to learn more about Parkinson's and Movement Disorders and how to a better life with the disease: