Event Calendar
show/hide details
Art of Moving Exercise - Chandler
Jan 08, 2008 - Jul 29, 2008; 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM; Every week on Tuesdays .

Based on the book Parkinson's Disease and the Art of Moving by John Argue, this exercise class focuses precisely on the symptoms of PD.  Drawing on his training and experiences in teaching theater, voice, yoga and tai chi, Argue's lesson plans are designed to maintain and improve function in the areas of flexibility, strength, posture, balance, coordination, communication, voice power and speech clarity.

Classes are $5.00 per class, pay as you go. Wear comfortable clothes and socks. For safety, efficiency and quality, participants must pre-register.

The class is held at the Village Oaks in Chandler

1919 W. Carla Vista  (near Chandler Blvd. and Dobson)


Contact:
Darolyn O'Donnell
602.406.6903
The Art of Moving Exercise - MAPC - Phoenix
Jan 08, 2008 - Jul 29, 2008; 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM; Every week on Tuesdays .
Based on the book Parkinson's Disease and the Art of Moving by John Argue, this exercise class focuses precisely on the symptoms of PD.  Drawing on his training and experiences in teaching theater, voice, yoga and tai chi, Argue's lesson plans are designed to maintain and improve function in the areas of flexibility, strength, posture, balance, coordination, communication, voice power and speech clarity.
 
Classes are $5.00 per class, pay as you go. Wear comfortable clothes and socks. For safety, efficiency and quality, participants must pre-register.
 
The class is held at the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Research Center  500 W. Thomas Road  Suite 720 Phoenix
 
Please take note:  Immediately following the class is a voice class led by a Speech-Language Pathologist.  There is no charge for this additional class.

Contact:
Darolyn O'Donnell
602.406.6903
Aquatic Therapy
Jun 12, 2008 - Jul 31, 2008; 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM; Every week on Thursdays .
Currently, Aquatics is only offered at the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Research Center / St. Joseph's Hospital.
 
The St. Joseph campus has an outdoor pool for therapy use.  It is protected from the sun by a large awning.  Unfortunately, it is a free standing pool without an office, waiting room or shower facilities.  There is however, an adjacent building with restrooms and water fountain.  It is best to bring your own water to have with you pool side (in a plastic container) for hydration and convenience.
 
The pool water temperature is kept at approximately 88-90 degrees for therapeutic purposes.  Since it is an outdoor pool, the duration of the session is undetermined pending the upcoming fall weather.  If it is raining, sessions will be cancelled.
 
Participants must bring their own towels.  Water shoes are recommended, and it is suggested that people come dressed in their swimsuits with cover up / clothing over.  Prior to leaving participants can change in the bathroom before getting in the car to go home.
 
If someone needs assistance, they absolutely must bring a caregiver to help as necessary both in the pool area and in the restrooms.
 
Participants must pre-register for safety purposes,class size limitations, and to recieve a parking pass.
 
This all sounds like a little inconvenience, but aquatic therapy is well worth it for those who are comfortable in the water.  In a study of the effects of an aquatic program designed for people with Parkinson's disease, results showed improvements in lower and upper body strength, upper and lower body flexibility, mobility, aerobic endurance, and static and dynamic balance after just 12 weeks.
 
This class is held at the
 
St. Joseph's Pool
7th Avenue and Thomas Road
 
 
 
 
 

Contact:
Darolyn O'Donnell
602.406.6903
Tai Chi - Mesa
Jan 10, 2008 - Jul 31, 2008; 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Every week on Thursdays .
Tai Chi, based on ancient Chinese exercise, is an experience of physical, mental and spiritual well-being. Tai Chi is a series of individual dance like movements linked together in a continuous, smooth-flowing sequence. These easy to learn movements are progressive and coordinated with deep breathing. The movements are gentle, yet powerful enough to generate, circulate and balance your body's vital energy, called chi.

Particular benefits of Tai Chi to people with a movement disorder include reduced stress and increased energy, improved circulation, muscle tone, concentration and focus, and significant improvement in balance.

Classes are $5.00 per class, pay as you go. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing that allows freedom of movement. For safety, efficiency and quality, participants must pre-register.
 
Due to popular demand, this class is held twice a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  Attendance on either or both days is welcomed.
Class location:
 
The Springs of East Mesa
6220 E. Broadway (between Power & Recker)
Mesa, AZ  85206

Contact:
Darolyn O'Donnell
602.406.6903
Voice Class MAPRC Center
Jan 08, 2008 - Jul 29, 2008; 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM; Every week on Tuesdays .
Have you noticed subtle changes in your voice quality?  Are you often asked to repeat yourself?  Do you think your carepartner needs hearing aides?  Changes in voice, speech and swallowing are common to people with Parkinson's disease.  You can improve adn delay these symptoms with exercise and incorporating helpful strategies.
 
This class will teach you how to improve your voice quality and communication through proper breathing and posture, articulation, tone and facial expressions.  Singing is a popular voice exercise in this class but no required, and you don't have to know how to sing or hold a tune. 
 
Class is held at the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Research Center
500 W. Thomas Road  Suite 720
Phoenix

Contact:
Darolyn O'Donnell
602.406.6903
Tai Chi - Phoenix
Jan 09, 2008 - Jul 30, 2008; 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM; Every week on Wednesdays .
Tai Chi, based on ancient Chinese exercise, is an experience of physical, mental and spiritual well-being.  Tai Chi is a series of individual dance-like movements linked together in a continuous, smooth-flowing sequence.  These easy to learn movements are progressive and are cordinated with deep breathing.  The movements are gentle, yet powerful enough to generate, circulate and balance your body's vital energy called "chi." 

Particular benefits of Tai Chi to people with a movement disorder include reduced stress and increased energy, improved circulation, muscle tone, concentration and focus, and significant improvement in balance.
 
Classes are $5.00 per class, pay as you go.  Wear comfortable shoes and clothing that allows freedom of movement.  For safety, efficiency and quality, participants must pre-register.
 
Location:
 
The Muhammad Ali Parkinson Research Center
500 W. Thomas Road  Suite 720
Phoenix, AZ  85013
 
 

Contact:
Darolyn O'Donnell
602.406.6903
Art of Moving - Avondale/Litchfield Park/Goodyear
Jan 10, 2008 - Jul 31, 2008; 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM; Every week on Thursdays .
Based on the book Parkinson's Disease and the Art of Moving by John Argue, this exercise class focuses precisely on the symptoms of PD.  Drawing on his training and experiences in teaching theater, voice, yoga and tai chi, Argue's lesson plans are designed to maintain and improve function in the areas of flexibility, strength, posture, balance, coordination, communication, voice power and speech clarity.
 
Classes are $5.00 per class, pay as you go. Wear comfortable clothes and socks. For safety, efficiency and quality, participants must pre-register.

Class is held at the Skyway Church of the West Valley

14900 W. Van Buren
Goodyear, AZ

Contact:
Darolyn O'Donnell
602.406.6903
Art of Moving - East Mesa
Jan 14, 2008 - Jul 28, 2008; 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM; Every week on Mondays .
Based on the book Parkinson's Disease and the Art of Moving by John Argue, this exercise class focuses precisely on the symptoms of PD.  Drawing on his training and experiences in teaching theater, voice, yoga and tai chi, Argue's lesson plans are designed to maintain and improve function in the areas of flexibility, strength, posture, balance, coordination, communication, voice power and speech clarity.
 
Classes are $5.00 per class, pay as you go.  Wear comfortable clothes and socks.  For safety, efficiency and quality, participants must pre-register.
Class is held at the Red Mountain Multigeneration Center
                             7550 E. Adobe

Contact:
Darolyn O'Donnell
602.406.6903
Art of Moving - Fountain Hills
Jan 11, 2008 - Jul 25, 2008; 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM; Every week on Fridays .
Based on the book Parkinson's Disease and the Art of Moving by John Argue, this exercise class focuses precisely on the symptoms of PD. Drawing on his training and experiences in teaching theater, voice, yoga and tai chi, Argue's lesson plans are designed to maintain and improve function in the areas of flexibility, strength, posture, balance, coordination, communication, voice power and speech clarity. Classes are $5.00 per class, pay as you go. Wear comfortable clothes and socks. For safety, efficiency and quality, participants must pre-register. Class is held in Fountain Hills: Fountain Hills Senior Center 13001 N. La Montana
Contact:
Darolyn O'Donnell
602.406.6903
The Art of Moving Exercise Class - Sun City
Jan 10, 2008 - Jul 31, 2008; 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM; Every week on Thursdays .
Based on the book Parkinson's Disease and the Art of Moving by John Argue, this exercise class focuses precisely on the symptoms of PD. Drawing on his training and experiences in teaching theater, voice, yoga and tai chi, Argue's lesson plans are designed to maintain and improve function in the areas of flexibility, strength, posture, balance, coordination, communication, voice power and speech clarity.

Classes are $5.00 per class, pay as you go. Wear comfortable clothes and socks. For safety, efficiency and quality, participants must pre-register.

The class is held at the Care from the Heart.
 
The Care from the Heart has a new location:
 
10032 W. Bell Road  Suite #106
The building is located on the NW corner of Bell Road and 99th Avenue, between Wells Fargo and McDonalds.  The building is attached to the National Bank of Arizona. 
 

Contact:
Darolyn O'Donnell
602.406.6903
Art of Moving - Sun Lakes
Jan 07, 2008 - Jul 28, 2008; 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM; Every week on Mondays .
Based on the book Parkinson's Disease and the Art of Moving by John Argue, this exercise class focuses precisely on the symptoms of PD. Drawing on his training and experiences in teaching theater, voice, yoga and tai chi, Argue's lesson plans are designed to maintain and improve function in the areas of flexibility, strength, posture, balance, coordination, communication, voice power and speech clarity.
Classes are $5.00 per class, pay as you go. Wear comfortable clothes and socks. For safety, efficiency and quality, participants must pre-register.
 
The class is held at the Sun Lakes United Methodist Church
9428 E. Riggs Road

Contact:
Darolyn O'Donnell
602.406.6903
Tai Chi - Sun Lakes
Jan 10, 2008 - Jul 31, 2008; 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM; Every week on Thursdays .
Tai Chi, based on ancient Chinese exercise, is an experience of physical, mental and spiritual well-being. Tai Chi is a series of individual dance like movements linked together in a continuous, smooth-flowing sequence. These easy to learn movements are progressive and coordinated with deep breathing. The movements are gentle, yet powerful enough to generate, circulate and balance your body's vital energy, called chi. Particular benefits of Tai Chi to people with a movement disorder include reduced stress and increased energy, improved circulation, muscle tone, concentration and focus, and significant improvement in balance. Classes are $5.00 per class, pay as you go. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing that allows freedom of movement. For safety, efficiency and quality, participants must pre-register. This class is held at the Sun Lakes Country Club- Mirror Room 25601 S. Sun Lakes Blvd. (near Riggs and Sun Lakes Blvd)
Contact:
Darolyn O'Donnell
602.406.6903
Art of Moving - Tempe
Jan 10, 2008 - Jul 31, 2008; 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM; Every week on Thursdays .
Based on the book Parkinson's Disease and the Art of Moving by John Argue, this exercise class focuses precisely on the symptoms of PD. Drawing on his training and experiences in teaching theater, voice, yoga and tai chi, Argue's lesson plans are designed to maintain and improve function in the areas of flexibility, strength, posture, balance, coordination, communication, voice power and speech clarity. Classes are $5.00 per class, pay as you go. Wear comfortable clothes and socks. For safety, efficiency and quality, participants must pre-register. This class has moved to a new home: The First Baptist Church of Tempe 4525 S. McClintock Drive (McClintock and I - 60)
Contact:
Darolyn O'Donnell
602.406.6903
Catholic Healthcare West | Privacy Notice and Terms & Conditions | Accessibility | HONCode | Contact Us
© 2004 Catholic Healthcare West | Powered by Emerge.MD