Local Support Groups
NorthwestERN
GeneraL PD SUPPORT GROUP
First Wednesday of the month
2pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Consent form required. Please complete online consent at: https://forms.feinberg.northwestern.edu/view.php?id=1038846
Contact:
Erin Cecchi, LCSW at erin.cecchi@nm.org
RUSH PD SUPPORT GROUP
Second Saturday of the month
9:30am
Includes:
Breakfast, education series, discussion
Rush Oak Park Hospital Centennial Room, 520 S Maple Ave
Oak Park, IL 60304
Contact: Luci Blasucci, RN, at 312-563-2900
NoRTHWESTERN
YOUNG ONSET
VIRTUAL
SUPPORT GROUP
Fourth Wednesday of the month
6:00 - 7:30pm
Those 60 or younger are welcome
Virtual
Consent form required. Please complete online consent at: https://forms.feinberg.northwestern.edu/view.php?id=1038846
Contact:
Erin Cecchi, LCSW at erin.cecchi@nm.org
RUSH YOUNG ONSET SUPPORT GROUP
First Thursday of the month
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Those 60 or younger are welcome
Includes: Light Refreshments
600 S. Paulina St.
Room 971 AAC
Chicago, IL 60612
Contact: Luci Blasucci, RN, at 312-563-2900
Lake Forest PD Support Group
2nd Wednesdays of the month
10:00am - 12:00pm
1200 N Westmorelan Rd.
Lake Forest, IL
Contact: 847- 535- 7000
northwestern care Partner
VIRTUAL
Support group
2nd Tuesday of the month
3:30 - 4:30pm
Virtual
Consent form required. Please complete online consent at: https://forms.feinberg.northwestern.edu/view.php?id=1038846
Contact:
Erin Cecchi, LCSW at erin.cecchi@nm.org
Central Dupage
YOUNG ONSET
SUPPORT GROUP
3rd Thursday of the Month
10:00 - 11:00 am
25 N Winfield Rd
Winfield, IL
Contact; 630-933-4234 to register
NorhtwesternWomen's ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP
2nd Tuesday of the Month
11:30am - 12:30pm
Virtual
Consent form required. Please complete online consent at: https://forms.feinberg.northwestern.edu/view.php?id=1038846
Contact:
Erin Cecchi, LCSW at erin.cecchi@nm.org
Parkinson's Classes
Northwestern's PD101 CLASS
Wed May 20th
11 a.m. - 12:30pm
Virtual
Were you or a loved one recently diagnosed with Parkinson's?
Are you feeling overwhelmed or confused about what Parkinson's is?
Come learn about the basics of Parkinson's, and how to make changes today to live your best life with Parkinson's.
Presenters: Carolyn Taylor, APN, Advanced Practice Nurse
Contact: Erin Cecchi, LCSW at erin.cecchi@nm.org for more information and to register.
VIRTUAL YOGA - NORTHWESTERN
2nd, 3rd, and 4th Tuesday of the Month
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Virtual
Feeling anxious or overwhelmed?
Feeling stiff, sluggish or off-balance?
Experience the therapeutic benefits of a calming and creative art class, or the restorative and energizing power of yoga.
Location: Virtual! Please contact Erin Cecchi, LCSW at erin.cecchi@nm.org for more information and to register.
Note: Consent form required. Please complete online consent at: https://forms.feinberg.northwestern.edu/view.php?id=1038846
Second City's Improv for PD & Care partners
Thursdays
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Second City, Inc
1616 N Wells
Chicago, IL
Explore the use of Improv Comedy to imrpove communication and socialization for Parkisnon's disease.
This is an 8-session series from March 5th to April 23rd.
$80 is due on the first day of the class, in the form of a check made out to PDMDC.
Contact: ppalment@nm.org, 312-503-4397
HUBBARD STREET DANCE Parkinson's project
Tuesdays and Thursdays
1:30 - 2:30 pm
March 3 - June 11th 2020
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago
1147 W. Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60607
Adaptive dance classes are specifically designed to encourage movement and socialization for people with Parkinson's and their loved ones.
There is no cost to attend
Pre-registration is required for attendance
Contact: 312-850-9744, info@hubbardstreetdance.com
For more information, visit: https://www.hubbardstreetdance.com/programs-classes/adult-programs/parkinsons-project/
Parkinson's Exercise Classes
Rock Steady Boxing
Non-contacting Boxing classes designed specifically for people with Parkinson's.
There are many locations throughout Chicagoland.
Movement Revolution
Locations:
227 E Ontario St #201, Chicago, IL
and
550 Lake Cook Rd, Deerfield, IL
Contact: Eric Johnson – Owner
eric@movement-revolution.com
(312) 465-3921
InspriFit
Location:
7890 S. Quincy Willowbrook, IL 60527
Parkinson's ATHOME Program
Membership to online classes
Contact:
630-794-9663
Virtual Exercise Classes
Find the right fit for you from the comfort of your home!
Movement Revolution Neuro-Intensive Virtual Training Center
Collection of Free Online Classes
To Access:
Movement Revolution Essentials Class: Strength, Balance, and Core
Date: Saturdays
Time: 9:15 AM – 9:45 AM
Cost: $105/month for all access
Contact:
(312) 465-3921
info@movement-revolution.com
Dance for PD
Date: 5 days/week
Time: varies based on class
Cost: Free
To join: go to www.danceforparkinsons.org to find more information
The Parkinson’s Dance Class
Date/Time: Thursdays at 1pm until 2pm
Cost: Free
To join: e-mail Susanne Carter at carterproductions@sbcglobal.net
GO! Tango PD
Date/Time: Mondays at 11 AM and Tuesday at 10 AM
Cost: Free To join: sign up at www.gotangopd.org/classes.html
Nice Guy Training
Date: Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Time: 1 – 2 PM Cost: $30/week
To join: call 847-502-0630
or e-mail niceguytraining@ameritech.net
Location: Zoom; link will be sent after you register
