Wisconsin Parkinson Association

Mindful Movement for PD - Stevens Point
2026-04-02 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-03-26 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-03-19 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-03-12 13:30 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Stevens Point YMCA, 1000 Division St, Stevens Point, WI, 54481
Instructor: Courtney Schaefer
Currently all classes are in-person. Please contact Courtney if you would like to know more information about her class. aspirus.wpa.sp@gmail.com

Parkinson's Dance - Virtual
2026-04-02 13:00 - 14:15, 2026-03-26 13:00 - 14:15, 2026-03-19 13:00 - 14:15, 2026-03-12 13:00 - 14:15 | Virtual

Mindful Movement for PD - Chippewa Falls
2026-04-02 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-26 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-19 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-12 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.

Journaling Club
2026-04-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
NEW! Monthly Virtual Journaling Club
Join the Wisconsin Parkinson Association for a gentle, supportive space for creative expression and reflection.
This virtual journaling club offers time to pause, connect, and care for yourself, no writing experience needed.
Participants are encouraged to document their thoughts in whatever means works best:
writing, typing, voice memo, mental journaling or sharing aloud.
We hope you’re able to join us!

Mindful Movement for PD - Burlington
2026-03-31 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-03-24 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-03-17 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-03-10 15:30 - 16:30 | Aurora Wellness Center, 300 McCanna Pkwy, Burlington, WI, 53105, United States
Instructor: Jennifer Norris, PT, DPT
Jen is an outpatient physical therapist in Burlington, WI. She graduated from Carroll University in 2022, where she spent her student years caregiving for adults with neurological conditions. Jen loves group exercise and believes in healing through movement. She has 3 years of experience volunteering for Rock Steady Boxing classes in various locations, and she is a PWR!Moves™ Trained Therapist. Her other hobbies include playing French horn, reading, and going to the gym.
* Contact instructor to register.

Mindful Movement for PD - Watertown
2026-03-31 11:45 - 12:45, 2026-03-24 11:45 - 12:45, 2026-03-17 11:45 - 12:45, 2026-03-10 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
2026-03-30 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-03-23 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-03-16 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-03-09 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.

Ping Pong Workshop
2026-03-21 14:30 - 16:30 | Irving Elementary School, 10230 W Grant St, Milwaukee, WI, 53227, United States
You may have heard that ping pong has clearly been shown to have a positive impact on the progression of Parkinson’s and in a way that medication alone is not doing.
While all forms of exercise are beneficial, the thing that makes ping-pong unique is that it incorporates a focus on balance, hand-eye coordination, and the rhythm or pace of reciprocal play. It really hits the trifecta of physical, cognitive, and social activities.
We are partnering with the Milwaukee Table Tennis Club (MTTC) and they are hosting the ping pong workshop. This workshop will be exclusively for WPA community and free of charge. There will be MTTC volunteers available to demonstrate the basic table tennis strokes and provide instruction for attendees. No equipment necessary, MTTC has 10 tables, paddles, and balls.
Space is limited, register today!

Midday Pause Mindfulness Series
2026-03-19 12:00 - 12:30, 2026-03-12 12:00 - 12:30 | Virtual

Care Partner Support Group - Virtual
2026-03-18 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
3rd Wednesday at 6:30pm
Facilitator:
WPA Team Member
If you would like to join us please register here.

YOPD: Connect - Virtual Young Onset Support Group
2026-03-09 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual
Welcome~ We are glad you are here! You are among friends.
Apart from the physical challenges of the disease, people with Young-Onset Parkinson’s face unique issues related to family, career, finances and living long-term with the condition. Talking with other people the same age, with similar symptoms, can be very helpful.
This is a safe space to share your story and questions about your journey with PD. YOPD mentors are available when support is needed along the way.
If you didn’t join us last month at our pilot meeting, register now!
