Classes

For the schedule of current classes held at The Parkinson's  Institute, click here.  

Printable copy of the class schedule for  May or June.

All classes are $10 unless otherwise noted or purchase a Ten Class Pass for $75.  --  Only cash or check is accepted.

Book Club
Join us to read and discuss books about what PD has been like for other PD patients, mind/body healing and methods of self-care.  Come to meet, share, discuss and learn.   All are welcome -- patients, caregivers and others interested.  RSVP please with Paul Coren.  There is no charge to participate in this activity.  Club meets the second Wednesday of the month.

Couples Support Group
Brandon Nguyen, LCSW, helps those couples coping with at least one partner being affected by PD

Dance for PD:   Poetry in Motion
Presented by the Annenberg Foundation and Project Bandaloop, ongoing classes in movement to music designed for persons with Parkinson’s Disease.  Emphasis is not on disability but on current ability, enjoyment of music, recreation, exercise, and socializing.  Dance and movement instructor, Damara Ganley, has had PD/dance.  Caregivers welcome.  Students in wheelchair must bring care partner.   

Gait & Balance Class - Please call Gloria Goldstein at (408) 734-2800 regarding the status of these classes.
Exercise with our Physical Therapist, Marilyn Basham.
Space is limited.  Please call Gloria at 408 734 2800 to reserve a place for either class.
   Beginner – Intermediate: for those who need assistance from a caregiver to stand or walk
   Intensive: for those not requiring assistance

LSVT® Graduate Class
If you have graduated from the Lee Silverman Voice Therapy® course, join Randy Hoffman, our speech therapist,to practice what you learned.

PD Choir
Sing some of your favorite tunes with our Speech Therapist, Randy Hoffman. 

Resistance Training
Learn correct resistance and weight training form from certified fitness trainer Larry Hovland.