Thursday, November 17, 2011

Columbia Parkinson's Support Group


Meeting Reminder

Date: November 20, 2011

Topic: OPEN FORUM & DISCUSSION

For our open forum meetings we usually start with a theme or topic and go from there. Our members have an opportunity to share their own experiences; ask questions of each other; and help each other by proving solutions that they have for various issues, concerns, problems, etc. Our members tell us that at the open forum meetings, they learn about information and things that they can't find in anywhere else, because they are learning directly from other Parkinson patients and their caregivers.

For meeting information (time, place, map) please visit our website page of http://www.columbiaparkinsonsupportgroup.org/meeting_info.htm
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Join Us For Our Annual Christmas / Holiday Party on December 18th, 2011

In December, our regular meeting will be our Annual Christmas / Holiday Party.

Refreshments and Entertainment will be provided. There is no charge or fee. Please feel free to invite and bring guests.

Back by popular request --- We will be having live entertainment by Bob Michalski, who plays a wide variety of contemporary and jazz instrumental selections. Bob has appeared in many locations around Columbia, including churches, weddings, and corporate events.

Visit http://www.bobsdinnermusic.com/ to hear a short sample of Bob's dinner music -and- you can also go to Bob's website at http://www.bobthesaxplayer.com/ for more information and music.

This is a wonderful opportunity for you to enjoy the music, have some refreshments, have fun, and get to know other members of our Parkinson support group in a relaxing environment.

Bring yourself and your guests - Come to the party! No RSVP is needed.
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Visit Our Website at http://www.columbiaparkinsonsupportgroup.org/ The NEWS FOR YOU web page has been updated with "new" news and information that may be of interest to you http://www.columbiaparkinsonsupportgroup.org/news.htm

We have been busy scheduling speakers and topics for our 2012 meetings. The 2012 MEETING & EVENTS CALENDAR web page has now been posted on our website at
http://www.columbiaparkinsonsupportgroup.or/meet_calendar_2012.htm
We have some really great programs planned for 2012.
----------------------------------Please Volunteer - We Really Need You! Our support group is operated and run by volunteers who are Parkinson patients themselves, caregivers / care partners of Parkinson patients, or people who have an interest in and support Parkinson's disease. Contact us if you have experience or skills that can be used by our group. See below for some of the positions we need filled

Newspaper PR - This very easy position that can be done at home on your PC - 30 minutes a month - need to know how to "Google" and send email.

Greeter - Another position is to be a Greeter at the door for our meetings at the beginning of our meetings. Ability to smile and say hello are required.

Program Committee Member - Currently we have Dottie and Carol doing all the planning of programs. We could use some help. We would definitely be working with you. Computer skill with email needed. You will have the opportunity to meet some really nice people who interface with the Parkinson's community in many ways.
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We look forward to seeing you at the November 20th meeting.

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