Local Events

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The following are volunteer-run Forum events. If you are interested in attending one of these sessions, contact the event coordinator listed below. If you are interested in hosting a local event of your own, please contact Hayley Carpenter, PAN's Director of Outreach, at 800-850-4726 ext. 104 or at info@parkinsonsaction.org.
 
These events are planned and being organized by volunteers. Events are subject to change.
 
Please note that some of these events may take place on dates after February 17.
 
As of January 29, 2010:

 

Arizona

Phoenix

Barrow Neurological Institute - Goldman Auditorium
350 W. Thomas Road
Phoenix, Arizona 85013
09:00am - 3:30pm
February 17, 2010
 
Registration required (see flyer).
Boxed lunches will be provided. Seating for 200.
Contact: Jean Burns, PAN Arizona State Coordinator: pan-phx-forum@pdblogger.com
 

California

Sunnyvale

When: Wednesday, February 17, 2010, from 8 am to 2 pm
 

Location:       

The Parkinson's Institute
675 Almanor Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA 94085-2935


This is a special event and space is being filled on a first-come-first-served basis.
Registration is required. Space is limited to 50 attendees, so act now to reserve your spot at this first-of-its-kind event.
 
For further information, contact Robin Katsaros, PAN California Congressional Coordinator, at RKatsaros@aol.com
 
This location is wheelchair accessible and handicap friendly.
 

Colorado

Aurora

University of Colorado Hospital
Anschutz Medical Campus
February 17, 2010
Contact: Valerie Graham at vgraham999@comcast.net

Florida

Ft. Myers

The Hope Parkinson Program in Ft. Myers will be hosting the live Web cast of the PAN 16th Annual Research & Public Policy Forum. This is a free event, but registration is important. Lunch will also be provided. Dr. Edward Steinmetz will be attending and introduce topics of importance being discussed. During Lunch, discussion of the topics presented will be facilitated by Jeanne Csuy as well as ways that we can become better advocates for Parkinson's Disease.
 
Hope Parkinson Program
Healthpark Office
9470 Healthpark Circle
Ft. Myers, FL 33901
For more info or to register for forum
239-985-7727
pat.archambault@hopehcs.org
 

Sarasota

Sarasota Memorial's Institute for Advanced Medicine
5880 Rand Boulevard
Sarasota, FL 34238
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
 
Share a Day of Education and Advocacy with Parkinson's Advocates in Your Community and Across the Country!
 
This year, for the first time, PAN will present a virtual Forum, giving advocates the full Forum experience in their own communities. Neuro Challenge Foundation and Sarasota Memorial's Institute for Advanced Medicine are bringing this Forum to you live via webcast for free. Please RSVP to Sarasota Memorial HealthLine at (941) 917-7777 or on the online health calendar at www.smh.com.
 
For more information on the webcast and also to register please visit the Parkinson Action Network website: http://thepanforum.org or http://www.parkinsonsaction.org
 

Georgia

Atlanta

Sheraton Gateway Hotel (Atlanta Airport)
1900 Sullivan Road
Atlanta, GA 30337
8:30am - 6:00pm
February 17th, 2010
 
Registration Required (See Flyer)
Lunch Provided, Seating is Limited to 100
Contact James Trussell PAN GA State Coordinator
EMAIL: james@gaparkinsons.org
PHONE: 706-235-3164
 

Hawaii

Kapaa on Kauai

Viewing Date: Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Time: 10am - 3pm
Contact Susan Storm at susanstorm92@gmail.com for details.
 

Indiana

Indianapolis

February 28, 2010
1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
 
Friedens United Church of Christ
8300 S. Meridian St.
Indianapolis, IN
 
Light snacks will be provided. There is no cost for attending the Forum, but registration is required.  Register at http://thepanforum.org/form/register.html or call Sheri at PAACI office (317) 255-1993.
 

Michigan

Ann Arbor

First Unitarian Universalist Congregation
4001 Ann Arbor-Saline Road
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103-8739
 
10:00am – 5:30pm
February 17th, 2010
 
Registration Requested
Lunch Provided, Seating is Limited to 50
Contact Kathleen Russell PAN MI Congressional Coordinator
EMAIL: KRussell1255@comcast.net
PHONE: 734 998-1022
 

Traverse City

Grand Traverse Area Parkinson's Support Group (GTAPSG)
Munson Community Health Center
550 Munson Ave.
Traverse City, MI 49686
Rooms A&B
 
February 17, 2010
11 am – 5 pm EST
Cafeteria available on premises.
Event is free; however, seating is limited.
Please contact H. Molvang at 231-947-7389
 

Minnesota

Minneapolis

“Parkinson’s Disease in MN & Beyond: From Awareness to Action” Conference
February 16 and 17, 2010
 
The Parkinson’s Association of Minnesota presents a two-day conference, focused on local research, quality of life resources, and advocacy opportunities in Minnesota. On February 17, the conference will connect with the Parkinson’s Action Network’s Research & Public Policy Forum being broadcast from Washington, DC.
 
Visit www.mnpdforum.org for more information.
Contact Jackie Hunt Christensen at jackiehc@gmail.com.
 

Nebraska

Lincoln

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST
St. Elizabeth’s Regional Medical Center
Rose Room
555 S 70th St.
Lincoln, NE 68510
 
Space is limited - please contact Judy Johnson, Co-coordinator of the Lincoln Parkinson’s Disease Support Group, to reserve your space.
Judy can be reached at gunter-judy@inebraska.com or 402-435-8946.
 

Omaha

9:30 AM - 4:00 PM CST
Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Travel & Transport Building
2120 South 72nd Street (72nd and Mercy Rd.)
Omaha, NE 68124
 
Space is limited - please contact Monnie Lindsay, PAN Nebraska State Coordinator to reserve your space.
 
Monnie can be reached at monnielindsay@cox.net or 402-932-1882.
 

New York

Buffalo/Western New York

Saturday, February 20, 2010
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM EST
Amherst Public Library at Audubon
350 John James Audubon Parkway
Amherst, NY 14228
 
This event is being sponsored by the Parkinson's Action Network and the Parkinson's Association of Western New York. It is free, but due to limited space, you must register beforehand by calling or emailing Linda Herman, PAN New York State Coordinator, at 716-839-2164 or LJherman1@juno.com. Please bring a brown bag lunch, beverages and dessert will be provided. Download the flyer here.
 
You should also register with PAN on their website: http://thepanforum.org/form/register.html
 

New York City

This event is sponsored by the Parkinson's Disease Foundation.
2010 PAN Public Advocacy Forum in New York City:
A Live Webcast with In-Person Live Presentations
The International Lighthouse
111 East 59th Street
New York City
 
Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Admission and participation in the program are free of charge.
Boxed lunches may be purchased for $18. Please order lunches in advance.
Contact Elizabeth Lee 212 923 4700 or 800 457 6676 or email elee@pdf.org.

 

Oregon

Portland

Holly Chaimov
director@parkinsonsresources.org
(800) 426-6806
 

Pennsylvania

Philadelphia

February 17, 2010
11 am – 5 pm EST
 
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
1201 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
 
Forum event is free of charge. Lunch will be provided. Discounted parking is available. Contact Suzanne Reichwein at 215-819-7273 or sreichwein@pahosp.com.

 

Virginia

Charlottesville

February 17th 11am – 5 pm
 
Join the local Parkinson’s community to watch the Forum
Senior Center
1180 Pepsi Place
Charlottesville, VA 22901-2865
 
Snacks and drinks will be provided – bring bag lunch
 
For information and to RSVP
Debra Pressman - debra.pressman@gmail.com 434-996-1718
OR Susan Dietrich - sjd3c@virginia.edu 434-243-5422
 
For more information about PAN go to www.parkinsonsaction.org
 

Richmond

Feb 17, 2010: 11am – 5pm EST
PADRECC Conference Room (2C-115)
McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center
1201 Broad Rock Blvd.
Richmond, VA 23249
Seating is limited to 12. This event is hosted by the Southeast/Richmond Parkinson’s Disease Research Education and Clinical Center (PADRECC). RSVP and information: call Lynn Klanchar, PADRECC Education Coordinator at (804) 675-6952. Lunch is available at hospital food court or bring a bag lunch.

 

Washington, D.C.

February 17, 2010
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST
 
Newseum
Knight Conference Center
555 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.
Washington, DC 20001
Entrance on 6th St NW
 
Lunch will be provided to all participants free of charge.
For more information, please click here.
If you any questions, e-mail info@parkinsonsaction.org.

 

Wisconsin

Appleton

Feb. 17, 2010
Check-in begins at 9:00am. Forum from 10am to 4pm CST.
Nuero-Spine Center of Wisconsin
Second floor
5320 Michaels Drive
Appleton, WI 54913
 
Open to the public.
Lunch and refreshments will be served.
The forum will be presented FREE via a live, interactive web cast.
Contact Vera A. Ramacitti at 715-412-2148 or Email me at Ramacitti@yahoo.com
 


 

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