• ALS Support Group
• Stroke Support Group

Movement Disorders Support Groups and Movement Classes

• Men’s Parkinson's Disease Support Group
  
• Manhattan Parkinson's Disease Support Groups
  
• Parkinson's Disease Carers’ Groups
  
• Young Onset Parkinson’s Support Group
  
• Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Surgical Support Group
  
• Adult Dystonia Support Group
  
• Ataxia Support Group
  
• Essential Tremor Support Group
  
• Chair Yoga
  
• T’ai Chi Classes
  
• Balance Workshop
  
• Voice Yoga
  
• Easy Does It = SAFE (Strength, Awareness and Flexibility promote Engagement)
  
• Attention, Memory and You

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ALS Support Group
Third Tuesday of the Month
6:00 to 8:00pm
10 Union Square East, New York, NY 10003
Friedman Conference Center
2nd floor: Conference Room #1
Facilitator: Jody Wiesel, PhD
(917) 699-9751

Stroke Survivors Support Group
Every other Thursday
3:00 to 5:00pm
Beth Israel Medical Center
1st Avenue and 16th Street, New York, NY 10003
Linsky Building, 4th Floor Waiting Room
For info or to RSVP contact Amy Walker
(212) 420-2407 or amywalker@chpnet.org
RSVP Required

Men’s Parkinson's Disease Support Group
First Monday of the Month (No group in July or August.  September class on Monday, September 12th due to Labor Day)
2:00 to 4:00pm
10 Union Square East, New York, NY 10003
Dept. of Neurology, 5th floor
Levy Conference Room (5K04)
Facilitator: Joan Miravite, FNP
(212) 844-6134

Manhattan Parkinson's Disease Support Groups
(Afternoon Group)
Second Thursday of the Month (No group in July or August)
2:00 to 4:00pm
10 Union Square East, New York, NY 10003
Dept. of Neurology, 5th floor
Levy Conference Room (5K04)

(Movers and Shakers Group)
Monthly on Thursdays: September 22nd, October 27th, November 17th and December 15th (No group in July or August)
5:30 to 7:30pm
Friedman Conference Center
2nd floor: Conference Room #1
Facilitators: Sheree Loftus, PhD and Mary Good
(212) 844-8482

Parkinson's Disease Carer's Groups
For caregivers of people with Parkinson’s
Second Wednesday of the Month
6:00 to 8:00 pm
10 Union Square East, New York, NY 10003
Dept. of Neurology, 5th floor
Small Conference Room (5E17)
Facilitator: Eileen Mullarkey, LCSW
emullarkey@msn.com

Young Onset Parkinson's Support Group
Open to all those diagnosed with PD before the age of 55
Second Thursday of the Month (No group in July or August)
5:30 to 7:30 pm
10 Union Square East, New York, NY 10003
Dept. of Neurology, 5th floor
Levy Conference Room (5K04)
Facilitators: Sheree Loftus, PhD and Leonore Gordon, LCSW
(212) 844-8482

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Surgical Support Group
Open to all who have had or are planning to have surgery for Parkinson’s, Essential Tremor or Dystonia
Thursday, October 20th
1:00 to 3:00pm
10 Union Square East, New York, NY 10003
Dept. of Neurology, 5th floor
Levy Conference Room (5K04)
For info, call Joan Miravite, FNP
(212) 844-6134 or BIMCMovDis@chpnet.or

Adult Dystonia Support Group
Monday, September 19th
6:00 to 8:00pm
Special Screening of the documentary film “twisted”
10 Union Square East, New York, NY 10003
Dept. of Neurology, 5th floor
Levy Conference Room (5K04)
For info, call Joan Miravite, FNP
(212) 844-6134 or BIMCMovDis@chpnet.org

Ataxia Support Group
Thursday, September 15th and Thursday, November 10th
6:00 to 8:00pm
10 Union Square East, New York, NY 10003
Friedman Conference Center
2nd Floor: Conference Room #3
Facilitator: Denise Mitchell
markmeghan@aol.com

Essential Tremor Support Group
First Thursday of the Month (No group in August or September)
1:00 to 3:00pm
10 Union Square East, New York, NY 10003
Dept. of Neurology 5th floor
Levy Conference Room (5K04)
Facilitator:  Margaret Mackey
212-673-8207 or toddmackey@nyc.rr.com

Chair Yoga
This gentle class is designed to help people with Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, and other movement disorders. Emphasis is on flexibility, coordination, facial movement, voice, balance, and gait.
Weekly on Tuesdays
3:30 to 4:30pm
10 Union Square East, New York, NY 10003
Friedman Conference Center
2nd Floor
Instructor: Roberta Schine
For info or to RSVP, call Joan Miravite, FNP
(212) 844-6134 or BIMCMovDis@chpnet.org

T'ai Chi Classes
T’ai Chi is a simple, yet highly effective movement routine that brings up the body’s vital energy. No special clothing is required.
Weekly on Thursdays
6:15 to 7:15pm
10 Union Square East, New York, NY 10003
Friedman Conference Center
2nd Floor
Instructor: Carolyn Hales Perkins
For info or to RSVP, call Joan Miravite, FNP
(212) 844-6134 or BIMCMovDis@chpnet.org

Balance Workshop
In this class you will learn a routine of 10 gentle, easy-to-practice exercises designed to help you improve your balance and decrease your risk of falling.
Twelve week session to begin in September
For info or to RSVP contact Joan Miravite, FNP
(212) 844-6134 or BIMCMovDis@chpnet.org
RSVP Required

Voice Yoga
Learn simple, fun yoga exercises to help strengthen your vocal chords, speak louder and learn to articulate. 
Six week session – Oct. 11th, 18th, 25th, Nov. 1st, 8th and 15th
5:00 to 6:00pm
10 Union Square East, New York, NY 10003
Dept. of Neurology 5th floor
Levy Conference Room (5K04)
Instructor:  Roberta Schine
For info or to RSVP contact Joan Miravite, FNP
(212) 844-6134 or BIMCMovDis@chpnet.org
RSVP Required

Easy Does It = SAFE (Strength, Awareness, and Flexibility promote Engagement)
Eight Week Session – Mondays Sept. 12th thru Nov. 14th (No class on 10/10 due to Columbus Day)
4:00 to 5:00pm
10 Union Square East, New York, NY 10003
Dept. of Neurology 5th floor
Levy Conference Room (5K04)
Instructor:  Richard Sabel, OT
For info or to RSVP contact Joan Miravite, FNP
(212) 844-6134 or BIMCMovDis@chpnet.org
RSVP Required

Attention, Memory and You
July 15th, 1:00 to 2:00pm
Sept. 21st, 4:00 to 5:00pm
Nov. 18th, 1:00 to 2:00pm
10 Union Square East, New York, NY 10003
Dept. of Neurology 5th floor
Levy Conference Room (5K04)
Instructor:  Christina Palmese, PhD
For info or to RSVP contact Joan Miravite, FNP
(212) 844-6134 or BIMCMovDis@chpnet.org
RSVP Required