Passion for Parkinson's Foundation

Parkinson’s Group Exercise - You will be challenged physically and cognitively while working on fitness goals; strength balance agility aerobics and flexibility. Exercises are designed to improve your fitness counteract your PD symptoms and increase your daily activity. Boxing - Parkinson’s boxing classes are non-combat workouts. Classes typically include exercises that help you improve hand-eye coordination agility speed endurance and strength. Classes will include stretches and warmup exercises punching speed bags and heavy bags footwork and agility exercises and exercises to improve overall fitness. Cycle Fit -This class brings power and intensity while letting everyone progress at their own pace. All levels are welcome! Tai Chi - is a mind-body series of exercises that improves flexibility balance and strength and improves cardiovascular fitness. Instructors will take participants through movement Spinning - This class is based on the latest research with a focus on power and intensity though allowing everyone to work and progress at their own speed. Research shows that spinning can improve overall motor function and reduce tremor bradykinesia and rigidity. Painting with Parkinson's; This unique class was developed specifically for our Parkinson’s community. Painting can foster cognitive thought confidence improved motor control and strengthen concentration. Dancing with Passion - This unique program is offered in partnership with Dancing with Parkinsons an organization with many years of experience with the PD community. Dance classes have emerged as a means to improve motor skills and cognitive abilities for those with Parkinson’s disease. Coffee and Friendship A friendly get-together where we talk and share ideas and experiences. The Parkinson’s Support Group is led by Gary Brown. (416-948-7484 gmbrownstrts@gmail.com) The Caregivers Coffee and Friendship is led by Laura Zega (647-220-3758 laurazega7@gmail.com). Both Coffee and Friendships groups are at the same time and location but in separate rooms.

Indoor Virtual Golf - golf simulator now with automatic tees! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or brand-new to the game our simulators let you enjoy golf all year round in the most exciting way possible. Everyone’s welcome to come and play! Arrive early to be sure to get a great spot! Outdoor Golf -We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with Challenge Golf to bring you a hole-in-one opportunity for fun and fitness! Golf isn’t just a game; it’s a fantastic way to stay active and help keep Parkinson’s symptoms in check. Swinging a club can improve balance coordination and even your mood—it’s relaxation and exercise rolled into one! Don’t miss out—come join the fun! Dynamic Movement Chair based movement class focusing on mobility! Incorporates dynamic controlled movement while we move the joints spine and feet through their active ROM. Focus on breathing and finding a stacked position of ribs over pelvis for posture control and the class will finish with a mindfulness practice and longer held postures that have a specific target area. Dance Fit - A class combines a blend of great latin jazz and hip hop moves classic dance warm ups and then stretches to enhance range of motion. Aqua Fit - Water is an excellent exercise medium for anyone with the diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Water’s buoyancy supports muscles enhances balance coordination and posture. Aqua Fit increases both range of motion and overall mobility. Bowling - offers a full-body workout: burn calories with constant movement tone muscles with rolling and twisting and strengthen your grip with the ball. Boost your balance and hand-eye coordination while enjoying the thrill of friendly competition! Pickleball - low-impact sport that can be beneficial for people with Parkinson’s disease because it can improve balance coordination fine motor skills and cognitive function. Pickleball can improve mood and reduce fatigue