Events
Explore upcoming and past Power for Parkinson’s events
Art Therapy for PD Sculpture Workshop
Join us on Saturday morning, April 27th from 10:30 AM until 12 PM at the PFP World Headquarters to find peace and express yourself through art! Students from UT’s TX MedStART program will be leading this Art Therapy Workshop. During the workshop, you will learn how to express yourself and relieve anxiety through sculpting!
This workshop is free and open to all people with PD and their care partners, families and loved ones. All materials will be provided. If you have any questions about this workshop, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Parkinson's Awareness Month Walk
Let’s go for a walk! On Friday, April 19th, at 11 AM, the Power for Parkinson’s team will host a community nature walk on Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail to celebrate Parkinson’s Awareness Month. We will meet at Deep Eddy Pool on 401 Deep Eddy Ave and then mosey down the trail from there! All are welcome! We will have multiple pace groups.
We plan to walk for 40 minutes (20 minutes out and 20 minutes back), but you are welcome to walk as fast and far as you feel comfortable. Volunteers and PFP staff members will be available to accompany you and keep the conversation going as we walk! After our walk, we will meet across the street at Juiceland to cool off.
World Parkinson's Day Social
Join us on Thursday, April 11th at 11 AM at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Central Austin to celebrate World Parkinson’s Day with the Power for Parkinson’s community! This celebration will feature a speech by the amazing Amparo Garcia Crow, followed by an exercise medley led by ALL of our Power for Parkinson’s Instructors, and lunch.
Meet Keynote Speaker Amparo Garcia-Crow!
In addition to being an important part of the Power for Parkinson’s community and a frequent participant in our Move & Shout and Standing Warriors fitness classes, Amparo is an award winning writer, director and actress, and founder and Host of The Living Room Story-time for Grown-ups.
Power for Parkinson's Virtual Dog & Pony Show
Come one, come all, to the Power for Parkinson’s virtual Dog & Pony show! On Friday, April 5th, at 1 PM Central Time (11 AM PT/12 PM MT/2 PM ET) the global PFP community will gather on Zoom to get to know each other a little bit better. We exercise together weekly, sometimes daily, on YouTube, but rarely get the chance to meet face to face; let’s change that!
During the PFP Dog & Pony show, everyone will get the chance to share something that brings them joy with the group: it could be a pet, a book, a TV show, a type of food or even a family member or good friend! We want to hear about your life and the things that matter to you.
PFP Community Nature Walk
Let’s go for a walk! On Thursday, March 14th, at noon, the Power for Parkinson’s team will host an inclusive nature walk on Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail. We will meet at Deep Eddy Pool on 401 Deep Eddy Ave and then mosey down the trail from there! All are welcome! We will have multiple pace groups.
We plan to walk for 40 minutes in total (20 minutes out and 20 minutes back), but you are welcome to walk as fast and far as you feel comfortable. Volunteers and PFP staff members will be available to accompany you and keep the conversation going as we walk! After our walk, we will meet across the street at Juiceland to cool off. Please RSVP below!
Get Up From the Floor With Ease
Join us Thursday, February 29th, from 2:15 - 3:15 PM at WellMed Senior Activity Center for our latest "Get Up From the Floor With Ease" workshop. In this workshop, you will learn to get down and up from the floor with the support and guidance of our two facilitators, Nadine Eram and Eve Chenu. As a group, we will practice various techniques, tips, and tricks to get up from the floor. Whether you are concerned about recovering from a fall or want to increase your strength and agility, this empowering workshop is for you! Spaces are limited, so RSVP now.
Virtual Trivia Party & Power for Parkinson's Birthday Social
It’s PFP’s 11th birthday, and you’re invited to our party! This year, we’re bringing the fun to you with an online trivia party and social! Join us on February 2nd at 1 PM on Zoom to show what you know and celebrate Power for Parkinson’s with our community! This event is absolutely free and open to the public, and there’s a chance to win prizes, so you won’t want to miss it! Click on the button below to RSVP!
PFP Birthday Week Class Celebrations
It’s PFP’s 11th anniversary, and to celebrate we will be bringing the party to each of our in-person classes in Central Texas. Stop by any of our free local classes on the week of the 29th to enjoy fun, birthday exercises, prizes, and refreshments with the PFP team. CLICK HERE to view our full schedule.
Another way you can join in on the fun is by dressing up for class! We have a different theme each day that you are welcome to dress up to, to get into the birthday spirit! See our themes below!
Rock 'N' Roll Dance Workshop
Do you love Rock 'n' Roll? Come rock out with the PFP team at Unity Church of the Hills on Wednesdays at 10:30 AM starting November 15th. This Rock 'N' Roll Dance Workshop, led by PFP Dance Instructor Nancy Bain, will combine movement and your favorite rock hits for a fun and effective workout. All fitness and mobility levels are welcome at this workshop, and no dance experience is required. This class is a fun, supportive, and judgment-free space, so even if you're not much of a dancer, don't be afraid to try it out!
Dates
Wednesday, November 15th, 2023 | Sign up HERE
Wednesday, November 29th, 2023 | Sign up HERE
Wednesday, December 6th | Sign up HERE
Wednesday, December 13th, 2023
Health Wellness & Creativity Fair
Please join us on Friday, November 10th, for our first annual Health, Wellness & Creativity Fair from 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM at the JCC (7300 Hart Lane). This event will feature a variety of artwork and music by artists with Parkinson’s, as well as helpful resources for people with Parkinson’s and older adults in Central Texas and beyond.
This event is free and open to the public. If you are an artist, musician, or crafter of any sort and you would like to share your work at the fair, click on the button above! This event is an adaptation of our former Creative Showcase; you can view our past artists HERE.
As part of the resource fair, students from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences will be providing free balance assessments, and students from TX MedStart will be leading an art activity. Lunch will be provided for all in attendance. Please RSVP using the button above to ensure that we have enough food for everyone!
This event was made possible by the generous contributions of our sponsors, Supernus and Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Shalom Austin, and Belmont Village Senior Living.
Featured Artists
Robert Kamper, Award Winning Nature Photographer & Musician
Listen to Robert Kamper’s music HERE!
Dulce Possante, Painter
Sondra Crowley, Porcelain Painter
Federico Archuleta, Graffiti Western Artist
View more of Federico Archuleta’s artwork HERE!
Christopher Lion, Quiver Founder, and Poet
Read Christopher Lion’s poetry HERE!
Amparo Garcia-Crow, Acclaimed Performer, Director and Writer
Learn more about Amparo Garcia-Crow and her brilliant work HERE!
Felix Pompa, Musician
Learn more about Felix Pompa HERE!
Stan Wedel, Singer
Cecile Bogan, Painter
Heidi Pearsall, Quilter
Newton Hightower, Photographer
Sadu Bajekal, Painter
Barbara Alford, Quilter
Clara Mucciacciaro
Resource Tables
Medtronic
AbbVie
Mir Senior Care Management
The Reserve at Lake Austin
Care Patrol
Capital Area Parkinson’s Society (CAPS)
Age of Central Texas
Aging Services Council of Central Texas
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
TX MedStART
Parkinson's Tango Workshop
Are you ready to dance the afternoon away? Starting Thursday, October 26th, Power for Parkinson’s is partnering with Esquina Tango to present a FREE 6-week Tango Workshop for People with Parkinson’s and their care partners. You are welcome to come with or without a partner, and absolutely no dance experience is required.
This workshop will take place on Thursdays from 2 - 3 PM at WellMed’s new Sunset Valley location on 4715 South Lamar Boulevard.
Exploring Art for Stress Reduction
Join Power for Parkinson’s and our friends from TX MedStart on the morning of Saturday, October 14th, to explore art’s power to reduce stress. During this hands-on artistic event, we will explore several mediums of art to express ourselves and reduce our stress.
No artistic experience or talent is required, and all materials will be provided! This event will take place at the PFP World Headquarters at 5555 North Lamar Blvd in Suite L121.
Power for Parkinson's Summer Bash
Join us for sundaes and summer games! All of our vibrant PFP community members are invited to this year’s Summer Bash on Thursday, August 17th, at Covenant Presbyterian Church on 3003 Northland Drive. This will be a fun, summer-themed party full of games, activities, and great company! You are welcome to dress in your summer gear; think sunhats and sunglasses. Just be sure to wear a comfortable pair of shoes! In typical PFP fashion, we will be finding joy in movement and having tons of FUN!
This event is free and open to the public! Please don’t hesitate to invite your friends and family to join in on the festivities!
Photos from Summer Bash 2022
Get Up From the Floor With Ease Workshop
Join us on Thursday, May 25, from 12:15-1:15 pm at Covenant Presbyterian Church to learn tips, tricks, and techniques to have you getting up off the floor with confidence! In this workshop, you will learn to get down and up from the floor with the support and guidance of our two facilitators, Nadine Eram, and Eve Chenu. As a group, we will practice a variety of techniques, tips, and tricks to get up from the floor. Whether you are concerned about recovering from a fall or want to increase your strength and agility, this empowering workshop is for you! Spaces are limited, so RSVP now!
10th Annual Birthday Bash Celebration
We are thrilled to be hosting this year's Birthday Bash in April to honor Parkinson's Awareness Month, celebrate the wonderful PFP community that has formed over the last decade, and give members of our global community the opportunity to attend!
This year, to maximize the FUN for our out-of-town guests who make the trip to Austin, we have spread the festivities over two days!
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM on Friday, April 14th
3003 Northland Drive
We will kick off on Friday with a special workout, a guest speaker, a meet & greet for all participants (local & global) and instructors, and ice-cream!
Friday Agenda
1:00 PM Speaker + Q&A
1:45 PM Break
2:00 PM Class
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Refreshments + Meet & Greet
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM on Saturday, April 15th
Asian American Resource Center
8401 Cameron Road
The Birthday Bash main event will then take place on Saturday. Expect delicious food, great company, a dazzling performance by our dance class, and more!
The theme for the Saturday Bash is "glitz & glam" We can't wait to see you all dressed to impress!
This event is absolutely FREE to attend for all PFP community members. Please reach out to us at info@powerforparkinsons.org if you'd like more information. We are here to support you as you make your plans to attend this wonderful event!
If you plan on attending either of the events, please RSVP!
Visiting from out of town? Check out our hotel recommendations here.
Telethon Holiday Drive Kickoff
You’re Invited! Join us LIVE on YouTube for the virtual event of the year; our Holiday Drive Telethon Kick-Off! We have an amazing lineup of segments planned for this year’s telethon, including movement breaks, live music, follow-along crafts, and the chance to win exclusive PFP prizes! We’ll also be making calls to lots of local and global PFP celebrities, so keep your phone handy!
Creative Showcase
Join us for PFP’s 2nd Annual Creative Showcase highlighting the incredible talents of our PFP community. This year’s showcase will feature artwork and live music by PFP participants instructors, board members, and volunteers.
Ride the Waves
PFP's 2nd annual summer fundraiser, "Ride the Waves," is rolling in with the tide once again. Gear up to join us or a sand-tactic week of Summer themed live stream classes on YouTube leading up to an in-person Summer Bash!
Summer Break!
We’re going on break! There will be no in-person or virtual classes the week of August 8th as our instructors take some time to relax and reset. While we’re away, we encourage you to try out this playlist of Nina’s Top Summer Workouts, a carefully curated set of On-Demand YouTube workouts.
Amplify Austin
Power for Parkinson's is participating in the 2022 Amplify Austin 24hour giving day. From 6 pm on March 2 to 6 pm on March 3rd, our entire community comes together to give to local nonprofits in Central Texas. Our goal is to have at least 20 donors participate. Anything helps. Thank you for your support.
9th Annual Birthday Bash Virtual Celebration
Please join Power for Parkinson’s as we host a virtual Zoom celebration for our 9th Annual Birthday Bash. Celebrating 9 years of PFP and this powerful community! Come party with us and meet PFP friends from all over the world!
Creative Arts Showcase 2019
This free, family-friendly showcase featured the creativity and artwork of members of the Power for Parkinson’s community.
Musical Collage 2019
Now in its 4th year, the Musical Collage is a magical evening filled with immensely talented and eclectic musicians from the local Austin music scene. This unique event features musicians of varied genres performing one arresting work after another. Music lovers will be captivated by surprising shifts between three different stages creating the “Collage.” This event is an opportunity for music lovers, friends, and those with a Parkinson’s connection to come together to support Power for Parkinson’s ongoing efforts to provide free exercise, dance, singing, and social activities to our local Parkinson’s community as well as globally through our home video series.