Events

The GA Chapter’s annual events and fundraisers allow us to contribute to on-going medical research, provide services for Georgia residents and spread public awareness. Volunteering, sponsoring and participating gives you the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of people with Parkinson’s disease and their families and caregivers. We have an exciting line up of events each year. Please read below for a list of events and continue on the event page for more info!

Monthly Education Meeting

Educational seminars are held on the third Saturday of each month from 10:30 am - 12:00 Noon.
Monthly Education Meeting Page

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Exercise Classes

Belmont Village Buckhead
5455 Glenridge Dr.
Atlanta Ga. 30342
11:00 a.m.
1st and 4th Thursday of the month

Belmont Village Johns Creek
4315 Johns Creek Parkway
Suwanee, Ga. 30024
1:00 p.m.
1st and 4th Thursday of the month

Sunrise Buckhead
1000 Lenox Park Blvd
Atlanta, Ga 30319
Every other Thursday
10:00 a.m.

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SAVE THE DATE!

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Past Events

2012

• More than 50% of people with Parkinson’s disease are likely to experience falls…Learn to do something about it!
  Monthly Education Session
  Saturday, January 14th

2011

• Physical & Occupational Therapy for Parkinson Disease: The Science and Practice of LSVT^®
  Saturday, October 8, 2011
  12:30 - 1:30 PM - Lecture and Refreshments
  1:30 - 2:30 PM - Interactive demonstration with LSVT BIG
  Click Here for Flyer

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  Countrified Rock for Research 2011 Thursday, October 13th
  go to... www.teamcantore.org

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  6th Annual Southeastern Parkinson Disease Conference
  October 14- 16, 2011
  Sheraton Gateway Hotel
  1900 Sullivan Road College Park, GA 30337

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  Mark your calendars for "Polo for Parkinson's"

  Our fourth-annual event is always a fun-filled afternoon...
  Sunday, October 16, 201
  Gates: 1pm | Polo: 2pm

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  A Party for Parkinsons - Saturday, August 27 at 6:30 PM
  Portion of the Proceeds From Sales went to the APDA Georgia Chapter

• Emory Rehabilitation at Wesley Woods Geriatric Hospital
  Presents... A Free Patient and Family Educational Series
  Part 1: Balance and Parkinson's Disease
  When: Saturday, August 13, 2011
  Where: Wesley Woods Geriatric Hospital
  Event Flyer

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  "An Elegant Evening"
  “The Latest in Research and Treatment Options for Parkinson’s Disease”
  August 10, 2011 at 6:30 PM

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  The state of Georgia recognizes the efforts of the American Parkinson Disease Association to raise funds and promote awareness to fight Parkinson's disease, thereby improving the quality of life for those living with the disease.

  Therefore: I, Governor Nathan Deal, do hereby proclaim April 2011 Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month.

• 4th of July Peachtree Roadrace - Support Your Runner Donations
  All proceeds benefited the APDA Georgia Chapter.

• The 4th Annual Parkinson’s Disease Research Ride was held on Saturday, May 14, 2011.
  We want to thank sponsors, Bad Boys Cycles, X-Treme Cycles
  Roger and Angela Couch and Greg Grey for a very successful event!

• Congratulations! Phyllis S. of Doraville, Georgia as our Tuscany Dream Raffle Winner! Thank you for your support of APDA Georgia Chapter. Have a wonderful time on your trip!

• The 2011 Driving Parkinson’s Away Dinner/Auction and Golf Tournament was held on March 12 and March 14. Thank you to all of our sponsors and to all of you who contributed in making this event a success. Your contributions make it possible for us to make a difference in the lives of those with Parkinson’s Disease.

• The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) sponsors an annual “Driving Parkinson’s Away” golf tournament each year as one of the Georgia Chapter’s major fundraisers. Golf Tournament Page
  March 12, 2011 – Dinner/Auction - March 14, 2011—Golf Tournament

• Tuscany Vacation Raffle - March 12,201