Milkmen vs. Kane Cougars
2024-07-27 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Franklin Field – Milkmen, 7035 S Ballpark Dr, Franklin, WI, 53132
The Milwaukee Milkmen are an independent professional baseball organization located in Franklin, Wisconsin. Each and every game they spotlight a local nonprofit to help them fundraise and increase awareness for their cause.
WPA is the featured nonprofit. Bring your family and friends, as a portion of the ticket sales go to WPA.

Mindful Movement for PD - Virtual & In-Person/Stevens Point
2024-07-25 13:30 - 14:30, 2024-07-18 13:30 - 14:30, 2024-07-11 13:30 - 14:30, 2024-07-04 13:30 - 14:30, 2024-06-27 13:30 - 14:30, 2024-06-20 13:30 - 14:30 | Stevens Point YMCA, 1000 Division St, Stevens Point, WI, 54481
Instructor: Lucy Scott
As a physical therapist for over 36 years, the opportunity to bring this class to her area was a natural fit. Lucy has a certification in PWR!Moves (Parkinson Wellness Recovery). She feels that combining these evidence – based, exercises-for-brain-change with music is fun and helps people with Parkinson’s and their care partners to live well with Parkinson’s.
Currently all classes are a hybrid of virtual and in-person. Please contact Lucy if you would like to know more information about her class. pwpmnm@gmail.com
Register Here

Mindful Movement for PD - Chippewa Falls
2024-07-25 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-18 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-11 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-04 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-27 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Trinity United Methodist Church, 201 W Central St, Chippewa Falls, WI, 54729, United States
Instructor: Ellen Dovre
Ellen teaches “Yoga and More” and Movement and Music classes for people with Parkinson’s in Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls. She has been a physical therapist for 30 years, a yoga teacher(E-RYT 200) for 14. She is certified in LSVT BIG, BIG for Life and PWR!. She also teaches classes for bone health. She enjoys spending time with family and friends hiking, biking, paddling, and dancing.
Currently in-person and virtual
* Contact instructor to register.

Care Partner | Caregiver Support Group - Virtual
2024-07-24 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual
Whether you are a caregiver or a care partner for someone with Parkinson’s, we know that there may be challenges with this role. WPA offers this virtual care partner/caregiver support group so you can join us from the comfort of your own home.
Monthly Meetings
4th Wednesday at 6:30pm
Facilitator:
WPA Team Member
If you would like to join us please register here.

Care Partner Support Group - Virtual
2024-07-24 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-06-26 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual

Mindful Movement for PD - Watertown
2024-07-23 11:45 - 12:45, 2024-07-16 11:45 - 12:45, 2024-07-09 11:45 - 12:45, 2024-07-02 11:45 - 12:45, 2024-06-25 11:45 - 12:45, 2024-06-18 11:45 - 12:45 | Schultz Family YMCA, 672 Johnson St, Watertown, WI, 53094, United States
Instructor: Dr. Joy Cochran
Joy is the owner of JOY Explorations, an adventure and wellness company, empowering adults with neurologic conditions and 55+. She also works as an Outpatient Physical Therapist at Aurora Healthcare in Menomonee Falls. Joy graduated with her doctor of physical therapy from Northern Illinois University in 2016. She is a Certified Exercise Expert for the Aging Adult (CEEAA) through the Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), a Master Trainer for Urban Poling, and also holds certifications specific to treating Parkinson’s Disease – LSVT BIG and Parkinson Wellness Recovery (PWR!) Moves. In her free time, Joy enjoys running, hiking, kayaking, paddle boarding, and spending time with friends, family, and her two dogs, Mia and Otto.
* Contact instructor to register.

Mindful Movement for PD - Cudahy
2024-07-22 11:30 - 12:30, 2024-07-15 11:30 - 12:30, 2024-07-08 11:30 - 12:30, 2024-07-01 11:30 - 12:30, 2024-06-24 11:30 - 12:30, 2024-06-17 11:30 - 12:30 | Kelly Senior Center, 6100 S Lake Dr, Cudahy, WI, 53110, United States
Instructor: Joe Patnode
Joe leads exercise classes in Cudahy for people with PD. He comes from a military background, serving 17 years in the United States Army Reserves where he is a Master Fitness Trainer. He is also studying Kinesiology with the goal of becoming a Clinical Exercise Physiologist focusing on exercise programs for special populations. In his free time, Joe is an avid runner with a current goal of completing his first 50K ultra-marathon. His other hobbies are centered around being active and outdoors with his wife and two dogs.
* Contact instructor to register.

Urban Poling Workshop
2024-07-10 10:00 - 11:30 | Broske Center, 400 Pitt St, Platteville, Wisconsin, 53818
Registration is open for the third of four workshops throughout Wisconsin! Thanks to the Wispact Foundation for awarding the Wisconsin Parkinson Association, one of 75 Wispact Legacy Grants! The grant will be used for Urban Poling workshops to provide equipment and training to 100 people with Parkinson’s. Attendees will receive the Activator Technique training by certified Urban Poling Instructor, Joy Cochran, Dacy Reimer, or Jill Compton, and one set of ACTIVATOR℗ Poles*
Walking poles ensure better balance and posture, by keeping the walker more upright. At the same time, taking longer strides will stretch the limbs and keep the body rotated, which can help loosen up and improve coordination. People with Parkinson’s agree, and report that, using the ACTIVATOR℗ Poles promotes greater independence and improves quality of life.
This workshop will provide the equipment, ACTIVATOR® Poles and training for 25 individuals with Parkinson’s disease. After registration, we will contact you regarding eligibility and to answer any questions you may have.
*Note: Eligibility is for those individuals with Parkinson’s, and to those who do not own a pair of ACTIVATOR℗ Poles received at a previous Urban Poling workshop. Spouses and care partners are encouraged to attend. Additional poles will be available for sale.

Urban Poling Workshop
2024-06-18 15:30 - 16:30 | Aurora Wellness Center, 300 McCanna Pkwy, Burlington, WI, 53105, United States
Registration is open for the second of four workshops throughout Wisconsin! Thanks to the Wispact Foundation for awarding the Wisconsin Parkinson Association, one of 75 Wispact Legacy Grants! The grant will be used for Urban Poling workshops to provide equipment and training to 100 people with Parkinson’s. Attendees will receive the Activator Technique training by certified Urban Poling Instructor, Joy Cochran, Dacy Reimer, or Jill Compton, and one set of ACTIVATOR℗ Poles*
Walking poles ensure better balance and posture, by keeping the walker more upright. At the same time, taking longer strides will stretch the limbs and keep the body rotated, which can help loosen up and improve coordination. People with Parkinson’s agree, and report that, using the ACTIVATOR℗ Poles promotes greater independence and improves quality of life.
This workshop will provide the equipment, ACTIVATOR® Poles and training for 25 individuals with Parkinson’s disease. After registration, we will contact you regarding eligibility and to answer any questions you may have.
*Note: Eligibility is for those individuals with Parkinson’s, and to those who do not own a pair of ACTIVATOR℗ Poles received at a previous Urban Poling workshop. Spouses and care partners are encouraged to attend. Additional poles will be available for sale.
