Programs

Yoga for PD   

two classes: Tuesdays 3 pm – 4:15 pm or Thursdays 1:30 pm – 2:45 pm at Piedmont Yoga (3966 Piedmont Ave, Oakland) 

Yoga for people with Parkinson’s Disease. Advanced registration is required. Both the Tuesday and the Thursday classes are now full, and we have started a waiting list.

For more info or to sign up for the waiting list, please call (510) 658-8899 or email yoga@pdactive.org

Dance for PD®   

Every Thursday, 10:30 am – 11:45 am at  Danspace  (473 Hudson Street, Oakland)

Classes combine elements of modern dance, ballet, social dancing and improvisation to create an enjoyable, stimulating, non-pressured artistic experience. Presented in association with Mark Morris Dance Group. Dance classes are offered in two locations and participants may register for either series, space permitting.

Open to all; no dance experience necessary; advance registration is required.

To register or for more info, please call Rose Firestone at (510) 427-6853 or email dance@pdactive.org

Every Wednesday, 11:15 am – 12:30 pm at Berkeley Ballet Theater  (2640 College Avenue, Berkeley)

For BBT class registration contact Susan at (510) 843-4687 ext. 113, or email susanw@berkeleyballet.org

PD Salon   

Every 2nd Sunday, from 2 – 4 pm. Please contact us for location.

A monthly opportunity for people in the PD community to share writing and other art forms – current or from earlier times – with a generous audience of fellow parkies, family and friends.  Hosted by Toby Simon in a Berkeley private home with refreshments provided. Details to come! Open to all.

For location & more information, please call (510) 848-8744 or email salon@pdactive.org

PD Support Group   

Every 3rd Thursday 3 pm – 5 pm: Community Room, 2nd flr, Mable Howard Apts, 1499 Alcatraz Ave.

A space to share our experiences in a safe setting so we can learn from each other and become stronger.

Open to anyone with PD.  For more information, please call (510) 525-1623 or email support@pdactive.org

Heart Circle   

Every 2nd Saturday 10:30 am – noon. Please contact us for location and directions.

Using the simple tools of guided meditation, and a talk and share vehicle called a Heart Circle, we can support each other through the ups and downs of Parkinson’s and share with each other what is going on in our hearts.

Open to anyone with PD.

For more info and location, please contact Scott Holloway (510) 967-5414 or email heart@pdactive.org

The Tremolos   

Every 2nd, 3rd and 4th Wednesday, 10:30 am – noon, at Piedmont Gardens, 110 41st St. at Piedmont Avenue, Oakland

Come and join our PD Active chorus, The Tremolos, led by Oakland music teacher and director Lauren Carley.  Learn breath control, pronunciation and new songs; improve your speaking and sing! Open to all.

For more info, please contact Paula Spurlock at (510) 832-5073 or email chorus@pdactive.org 

PD Forum   

2nd Thursdays, from 1:30 – 3:00 pm, at The Point at Rockridge, 4500 Gilbert St. (at Pleasant Valley Ave.), Oakland

Please note! Monarch Place is now called The Point at Rockridge. Check our calendar for current month’s presentation – always of interest to those concerned with PD. RSVPs requested but not required:  forum@pdactive.org; Grant Bennett (510) 234-5431 or Joyce Sakai (510) 525-5166.

Caregivers Support Group   

4th Thursdays, 3 -4 pm, North Berkeley Senior Ctr, 1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK, Jr. Way)

A space for caregivers to speak frankly about their concerns and challenges in caring for loved ones with PD.

Open to caregivers only.

For more information, please call Grant Bennett at (510) 234-5431 or Joyce Sakai at (510) 525-5166 or email caregivers@pdactive.org 

Hula for PD   

Every Friday from 11 am – 12 noon, at Mr. Akao’s studio in Richmond. Call for location.

Want try something new and fun? Hawaiian Hula dance classes for PWP will continue through January. The Instructor, Mr. Analu Akao, who is from Hawaii, has volunteered to give lessons for People with Parkinson’s (PWP). Class size is limited to 20.

For more information, please contact Howard Martin (510) 530-4787  or email hula@pdactive.org  

Photo by Fraser Bonnell