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ISSUE 2 - MARCH 2019
TULIP TALKS
Parkinson's Waikato's Local
Newsletter
Waikato Action
Waikato Action Group
The Tulip Bulb Fundraiser is here! Parkinson's Waikato is taking Chair: Peter Theobald
part in this annual fundraiser. It is an amazing opportunity to janandpetert@gmail.com
brighten up your garden with a beautiful pop of colour. There are Vice Chair: Graham Tilson
seven stunning varietals to choose from. The order form is over the
page, with pictures of the types of tulips you can buy included. You Members:
Susan Harper
can cut this out and send it in, or visit our website news page for more
Alain Harper
information. Get in quick if you have your eye on a particular variety
Dilys Parker
as stock is limited! Jeane Hardwick
Our Counterpunch Class meets every Friday morning from 10:30am Martin Bennett
to 11:30pm and the Action Group Chair, Peter Theobald, would love
to see you there. The class takes place at HIT HQ BOXING GYM, 26b
Grasslands Place, Hamilton and is run by Coach Margaret Thomson.
Contact Margaret by email: marg.t@xtra.co.nz or phone: 027 247 1885
if you're interested in trying something new!
We are recruiting volunteers to help us with events, admin,
fundraising and other duties through the year. If you have a few hours
a month to spare, and want to help in a tangible way, please email
our Community Engagement Advisor, Karen Schade on:
karen.schade@parkinsons.org.nz
A Word From Your UPBEAT
Community Engagement Weekend
Advisor
Karen Schade Our UPBEAT weekend will take
The Northern Action Groups kicked off 2019 with the second phase of place 12-14 July 2019 at the
Distinction Hotel, 9 Riverside Drive,
our work plan meetings and the Community Engagement Advisor Whangarei. UPBEAT is aimed at
colleagues Jan, Leanne and myself met in the Hawkes Bay in January to members under 65 who were
outline our strategic focus for 2019. There is some great energy coming diagnosed before the age of 60.
out of the regions and I am confident that together we will be able to A registration form is now available,
if you haven't already and would like
achieve some solid outcomes in the months ahead. to receive one, please contact
Parkinson's New Zealand's Parkinson's research update presentation National Office on
is coming up in May. Top New Zealand and U.K. reaserchers will come info@parkinsons.org.nz
The cost of the weekend is $140 per
together in Auckland and present on their latest findings. Neuroscientist
person, which includes all meals and
Sir Richard Faull, Assoc. Prof. Maurice Curtis, and Dr Simon Stott will be 2 nights accommodation or $70 per
speaking and Dr Barry Snow will chair the panel. person, for those who do not require
The event will take place at the Greenlane Christian Centre Foyer And accommodation. Accommodation is
limited so please fill out your forms
Auditorium, 17 Marewa Road, Greenlane, Auckland From 10:30am to
and get them back to us as soon as
2:30pm. Tickets are aqvailable to purchase online on the iTicket website. possible to ensure your booking. We
may organise a bus from the Auckland
airport if numbers permit, please
indicate you are interested when
filling out the form.
Please contact National Office on
0800 473 4636 if you have further
questions about UPBEAT 2019. We
look forward to seeing you all there.
Insight
Summit
Parkinson's New Zealand has
partnered with PD Warrior to bring
you Insight Summit 2019.
The summit begins on World
Parkinson's Day, 11 April 2019, and
runs for three days. You can watch
live and join in the discussion, or
watch them later at your leisure.
With the event being online it is
easy for everyone to unite,
participate and have easy access to
the latest global research on
Parkinson's.
There will be ticket options to
retain access to the online talks for
up to a month after the summit,
allowing you to share them amongst
each other.
All proceeds from ticket sales
using the below link will go directly
to Parkinson's New Zealand.
https://www.insightintopd.com/p
arkinsons-nz/
A Word From Your
Educator
Anne Hall, Waikato North
Janine and I have had our planning day for the year and
have come up with some great activities and guest speakers
for the monthly support group meetings.
As usual the Hamilton support group meeting is the third
Thursday of the month 10:30 at St Francis Church, 92
Mansel Ave, Hillcrest. The first meeting on February 21st we
have Alana Leask, Occupational Therapist, talking on fatigue
and how to manage this issue with handy tips and
strategies.
On March 21st we have Steph McLennan from Strong and
Stable talking to us about the nationwide initiative to live
stronger for longer via strength and balance classes that are
delivered across the Waikato region by the Midland
Community Pharmacy Group. These classes have seated Correction
and standing options suitable for all levels of fitness and
Apologies to our Inspiring Member from
each class is led by a trained leader. It has been proven that
the December newsletter, Heather
the stronger your muscles are and the better your balance Brand, who completed a half-marathon
is, you are less likely to stumble and fall. The guest speaker on her tricycle last year. We sited her
for April is yet to be confirmed. name incorrectly, we are sorry. She
World Parkinson day is on Thursday, 11 April. Janine and I deserves the recognition for all of her
will be meeting with Karen Schade and the Waikato PAG hard work and perseverance.
(Parkinson’s Action Group) on the 31/1/2019 to discuss how
we will celebrate this occasion.
Janine and I would like to remind you that if you need to
make contact with us your best bet is via our mobile phone
or email. You are more than welcome to leave a message on
the office phone but please bear in mind this phone is only Parkinson's
checked weekly as we are on the road more than we are in Research Talk
the office.
Save the date! On Tuesday, 28 May
Parkinson's New Zealand will be hosting
Thanks to our recent sponsors! The Science of Parkinson's: Advances in
Parkinson's in New Zealand & Around the
World, where top NZ researchers will
come together to present on the latest
research in Parkinson's.
The event will take place at the
Greenlane Christian Centre Foyer And
Auditorium, 17 Marewa Road, Greenlane,
Auckland From 10:30am to 2:30pm.
Parkinson's Waikato may put on a bus to
transport a large enough group to the
event.
If you're interested contact Karen at:
karen.schade@parkinsons.org.nz
Parkinson's Groups and Meetings
Cambridge Support Group Choral Therapy Group
This group meets on the 1st Monday of each month Meet every Tuesday during school term and recess in the
from 10am-12pm. At Cambridge Baptist Church, 58 school holidays. We meet at Dementia Waikato, 25 Rife
Queen Street. Contact Janine for details. Range Road, Dinsdale 1030 – 1200 with Music Therapist
Womens Carer Group (Cambridge) Shona How. Small charge per person to assist with costs.
This group meets on the 3rd Monday of each month Newcomers please contact Educators Janine or Anne.
from 10:30am-12pm. At Cambridge Baptist Church, 58 Yoga class
Queen Street. Contact Janine for details. Meets Thursdays 1030 at Parkinson’s Waikato Office, 11
Matamata Support Group Somerset St, Frankton. Led by Yoga instructor James
This group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Fowlie. Contact 027 816 8462
10:30am-11:30am for a cuppa. New members please
contact Janine.
Putaruru Support Group
Introducing a New Dance
This group meets six weekly on a Thursday from 1pm-
3pm at St Johns on Overdale Street. Contact Janine Class in Hamilton
for details. Hi everyone I'm Belinda, certified Parkinson's dance
Cambridge Exercise Group teacher and it is my absolute pleasure to
This group meets twice weekly at 10 am. At ‘The announce FREEDOM DANCE FOR PARKINSON'S is starting
Studio”, 12 Scott St, Leamington. Wed is an exercise at Jazz Unlimited Dance Studios in Hamilton on Friday, 1
class and Friday: Counterpunch boxing. Contact Julie February 2019.
My background and passion is working with people with
Mazur 07 823 4156 or 027 296 6003.
limited mobility and the elderly. Around six years ago I
Matamata Exercise Class decided to learn choreographed dancing. I discovered a
Held at Pohlen Hospital Campus, 56 Rawhiti Ave. talent I didn't know I had and a real passion to teach dance
Receive an introduction to gear by coordinator Tui quickly developed.
then come when suits. Cost is a donation. Call Tui on My chosen style of dance is NIA. NIA is an acronym that
07 881 9100 ext 2. stands for Neuromuscular Integrative Action. NIA is low
UPBEAT impact dance and had been around since the 1980s and is
We meet every 2nd month. The venue, day and times particularly popular for people 45-75 years. It's a whole
changes. Anne or Janine will advise. body and brain work out that incorporates all the muscle
areas of the body, disguised as joyful movement and a
Thames Support Group
whole lot of FUN!
This group meets at the Library Meeting Rooms, 503 Last year I successfully passed a Mark Morrison Dance
Mackay Streeet, Thames. For more info contact Anne Group online certification programme and went on to take
on 027 2444 123 part in a practical training workshop both specifically
Hamilton Carers Group designed to allow professional dance teachers to modify
This meeting is on the 1st Tuesday of the month at their regular dance class for Parkinson's.
10am. For more info contact Anne on 027 2444 123
Hamilton Support Group Class Details
Freedom Dance For Parkinson’s
This meeting is on the 3rd Thursday of each month at
Jazz unlimited dance studio
10:30am. At St Francis Church, 92 Mansell Ave, 188 Kent Street
Hillcrest, Hamilton Hamilton
Whitianga Support Group Fridays, 1-2pm
This group is six weekly at St Andrews By the Sea. At $10 per class
11:30am-please bring a plate for shared lunch. For $15 for a dancer and carer/support person
more info contact Raewyn Thorburn on 07 866 2609 Your first class is FREE
Whangamata Support Group
This group meets every six weeks, at the RSA at Dancers are please recommended to dance in bare feet or
grip socks. Dance shoes may also be worn. For more
11:30am. Please contact Anne Hall for dates and
information please contact me or just turn up at my class.
details Please note this class is not for people with severe
Hamilton Gym Psychosis, heart and lung conditions and advanced stages
Every Monday and Wednesday at the Anytime Gym, of Osteoporosis.
cnr of Anglesea & Clarence Streets from 10:30-11:30. Dancers with walking frames and wheelchairs are most
Cost $2 per session. If you would like to join the gym welcome. I encourage my dancers to dance at whatever
please contact Janine on 027 2555 123 or Anne on 027 level and capacity feel good and if you would like to come
2444 123. along and just enjoy the company and the music please do.
Warm regards Belinda.You can also read
