Men’s Parkinson's Disease Support Group 2009 Schedule
First Monday of the Month
2 to 3:30pm
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 2009 Schedule
(Afternoon Group)
Second Thursday of the Month
2 to 4pm
10 Union Square East, New York, NY 10003
Dept. of Neurology, 5th floor
Levy Conference Room (5K04)

(Evening Group)
Last Thursday of the month
6 to 8pm
2nd floor
Conference Room 1
Facilitators: Sheree Loftus, PhD and Mary Good
(212) 844-8482

Parkinson's Disease Carers’ Groups
For caregivers of people with Parkinson’s
One Thursday per Month (call for schedule)
2 to 4 pm
10 Union Square East, New York, NY 10003
Dept. of Neurology, 5th floor
Levy Conference Room (5K04)
Facilitator: Joan Miravite, FNP
(212) 844-6134

Second Wednesday of the Month
6 to 8 pm
10 Union Square East, New York, NY 10003
Dept. of Neurology, 5th floor
Levy Conference Room (5K04)
Facilitator: Eileen Mullarkey, LCSW

Young Onset Parkinson’s Support Group
Open to all those diagnosed with PD before the age of 55
Second Thursday of the Month
6 to 8 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

Quarterly, third Thursday of the Month (Call for Schedule)
1 to 3pm
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 jmiravite@chpnet.org

Adult Dystonia Support Group
Open to all diagnosed with any form of dystonia. The Beth Israel Dystonia Support Group, started in 2000, is the only group for patients with dystonia in New York City.
Bimonthly Mondays
6 to 8pm
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 jmiravite@chpnet.org

Tri-State Ataxia Support Group
Open to all diagnosed with any of the many forms of ataxia
Call for schedule
10 Union Square East, New York, NY 10003
Dept. of Neurology, 5th floor
Levy Conference Room (5K04)
Facilitator: Denise Mitchell
markmeghan@aol.com

Latin Movement Dance Class
This dance and movement class is designed to improve motor control in Parkinson's disease. Additional benefits include aerobic exercise, social interaction, and just plain getting out and having fun! Class includes Merengue, Bachata and Salsa dances. Pace of class is tailored to the dance students, with assistant instructors available to provide more individual attention.

Tuesdays
6:30pm
10 Union Suare East, New York, NY 10003
Dept. of Neurology, 5th floor
Levy Conference Room (5K04)
Instructor: Jason Taniguchi
For info or to RSVP, call Joan Miravite, FNP
(212) 844-6134 or jmiravite@chpnet.org

Chair Yoga
Accept our invitation to join this gentle class designed to help people with Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, and other movement disorders. Emphasis is on flexibility, coordination, facial movement, voice, balance, and gait.

Tuesdays
3:30 to 4:30pm
10 Union Square East, New York, NY 10003
2nd Floor
Conference Room
Instructor: Roberta Schine
For info or to RSVP, call Joan Miravite, FNP
(212) 844-6134 or jmiravite@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.

Thursdays
6:15 to 7:15pm
10 Union Square East, New York, NY 10003
2nd Floor
Conference Room
Instructor: Carolyn Hales Perkins
For info or to RSVP, call Joan Miravite, FNP
(212) 844-6134 or jmiravite@chpnet.org

Feldenkrais Movement Program
Feldenkrais (awareness through movement) lessons help identify ways of moving that may be limiting function. Sessions allow for new possibilities of movement for ease with daily activities. All lessons are done in a chair. (Program involves an interview before and an evaluation after the six- week session.)

Six-week program on Mondays (Call for next available session)
3:30 to 4:30pm
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, call Joan Miravite, FNP
(212) 844-6134 or jmiravite@chpnet.org