WELCOME TO THE CENTRAL VALLEY PARKINSON’S SUPPORT
GROUP!
All
of us in the Central Valley Parkinson’s Support Group are dealing with, or have dealt with, Parkinson’s
Disease. There is a lot of hope with modern research. Don’t give up!
It
really helps to know you are not alone… that others know what you are going through… that we truly do understand.
Some of us in our Central Valley Parkinson’s Support Group (CVPSG) have Parkinson’s Disease.
Some are caregivers. Some are family members. Some are friends. All
are welcome! Participants come from Porterville, Dinuba, Kingsburg, Lemoore, Hanford, Tulare, Lindsay,
Exeter, Visalia… and you, too, are welcome!
We meet at 10:30 a.m. on the first
Friday of each month at the Visalia United Methodist Church, on the northeast corner of Caldwell & Akers,
in Visalia. However, we traditionally do not meet in July. We conclude our meetings
about 12:00 noon, following a light, catered lunch. Sometimes we have informational speakers and sometimes
we just share what is new for us. Any sharing is totally voluntary. There are generally
about 35 people at each meeting, sitting at tables, getting to know each other a bit, hearing a short, informative presentation,
and having a bite to eat!
The next meeting is Aug. 1. Come and bring a friend!
Program is California Telephone Access Program
Lots of good and helpful info for us!
Lunch is Pizza
Dessert committee: Donna Devries, Sue Ronquillo, Lena Lawrence
Currently we are involved in two major projects:
♥ the Annual Parkinson’s Unity Walk, which raises funds for
Parkinson’s research, and
♥ Providing professionals and their assistants with information
which is specific to people with Parkinsons.
Both of our projects,
while important, are secondary to being a support group for the membership. You do not
need a reservation – just come, either alone, or with somebody. Park in the south end of the Akers
Street parking lot. We would be honored to meet you.
