Sleep Matters! for People with Parkinson`s Disease

6370 LBJ Freeway
Suite 170
Dallas, TX 75240
(972) 620-7600
www.daps.us
APRIL 2015
IT’S TIME FOR THE
7TH ANNUAL NON-EVENT FUNDRAISER!
$20,000 Matching Funds Offered
for Second Consecutive Year!
DAPS is cooking up new ideas for our 7th annual Non-Event
Fundraiser, set to coincide with National Parkinson’s
Awareness Month. Because this is a “non-event,” you do NOT
have to buy fancy clothes for a night on the town or take time out of your busy
schedule to attend an event. Instead, you’ll participate by supporting DAPS with
a contribution and asking friends and family to join in the fun of creating DAPS’
perfect recipe for success! All contributions help us maintain our programs
without charging participants to attend.
Giving levels for this year’s Non-Event are as follows:
$20,000 +
$ 5,000 +
$ 1,000 +
$ 500 +
$ 100 +
$
25 +
APRIL
parkinson’s
awareness
luncheon
entertainment:
Reflections
Master Chef
Executive Chef
Sous Chef
Line Chef
Short Order Cook
Backyard Grill Master
See page 2 for bio
Join us to kick off this year’s
Non-Event! We will honor Reflections
for providing DAPS with many years of
wonderful entertainment at meetings.
Watch for an invitation to arrive soon in your mailbox!
PARTNERS IN PARKINSON’S
COMES TO IRVING
CONVENTION CENTER MAY 16
DAPS is proud to be a local presenting partner for the Partners in Parkinson’s
seminar at the Irving Convention Center on Saturday, May 16th, from 9 AM to
3:30 PM. The event is FREE, but registration is required. Breakfast and lunch
will be provided for registered attendees. (www.tfaforms.com/354618)
Partners in Parkinson’s is a collaboration between the Michael J. Fox
Foundation and AbbVie, Inc., a pharmaceutical company. The event features
educational seminars and panel discussions. There will also be a resource fair
open throughout the day. Please plan now to join us for an informative day!
Lunch will be catered by Amore Italian
Restaurant. $10 per person.
Reservations required. RSVP by
Friday, April 10 by mailing a
check to the DAPS office or
on the website at http://bit.ly/1ABXRu6.
Monday, April 13, 2015
12:30 p.m.
University Park
United Methodist Church
4024 Caruth Blvd (at Preston)
Dallas, TX 75225
INSIDE
reflections bio 2
art show 5
first tuesday fundraiser 6
sleep matters! 3-4
memorials, honors, donations 6
group schedules 7
pd awareness in social media 5
executive director’s message 6
calendar of events 8
april luncheon entertainment:
Reflections
Dedicated to impacting and improving
the lives of those affected by
Parkinson’s disease
Executive Director
Mike Miles
Board of Directors
Cindy Weatherall, President
Chad Swank, Ph.D., Vice President
Joyce Susman, Secretary and
Advisory Council Liaison
Diana Winkelmann, Treasurer
Liza Farrow-Gillespie, J.D.
Barbara Glass
Ann Heidger
Mary Ellen Malone
Charles Martin
Sandi Pautler
Heather Stevens
Jim Struble
Greg Wood
Advisory Council
Sarah Atwood
Jean Blomquist
Ben Casey
Carlie Dorshaw-Moe
Shirley Hand
Charlene Noe
Barbara Taylor
Medical Advisory Board
Shilpa Chitnis, MD, Ph.D.
Richard B. Dewey, Jr., M.D.
Richard L. Fulbright, Ph.D.
Dwight C. German, Ph.D.
Jorge A. Romero, M.D.
R. Malcolm Stewart, M.D.
Gary L. Tunell, M.D.
Newsletter
Jill Dominguez, Editor
The DAPS newsletter is published monthly as an
information guide only, and does not serve as legal or
medical advice. We welcome your feedback,
contributions or requests. Please send to or contact:
Jill Dominguez
Phone: 972-620-7600
[email protected]
www.daps.us · facebook.com/daps.us
Submissions must be received by the 1st of the month
preceding publication date and are subject to editing.
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At the start of almost every general meeting, DAPS’ members enjoy the tunes
played by Reflections. The band’s members are retired seniors who enjoy
playing and wish to contribute to society through music. The band has been
playing for DAPS under various names for over 15 years. They started out
under the direction of Bill Chamberlin, who himself had Parkinson’s disease.
Since 2013, Reflections has been under the leadership of John Honeycutt. “We
all love music,” says John, “and although we are not all professional musicians,
we know how therapeutic music can be and enjoy providing this to our friends
in the Parkinson’s community. We thank you for letting us share our love of
music with you.”
Members of Reflections are as follows:
John Honeycutt is the current director of the band, and a retired
nuclear engineer/physicist. John grew up in Las Vegas and played trumpet
and baritone horn throughout grammar school, high school, and college.
After a nearly 40-year break, John plays trombone and double bell
euphonium with Reflections.
Dr. Jerry McGrew was the director of the band previous to John
Honeycutt. He is a retired ophthalmologist. Jerry plays banjo, fiddle,
mandolin and harmonica.
Virginia McGrew is married to Jerry; she plays electric bass.
Jim Thompson joined the band in 2001. After a career in grocery
store management, Jim retired from Albertson’s in 1999. He started playing
drums in the 6th grade and began playing them again after a 28-year break.
Dr. John Denman plays clarinet. He is a retired urologist and has
made several CDs.
John Gould retired following 30 years with the National Heart
Association. He plays trumpet.
Jim Degman plays piano. He also plays with the Kings of Swing band
at the Plano Senior Center every Thursday.
Bruce Hamberlin is a new addition to the band; he plays clarinet and
saxophone. Bruce also has Parkinson’s disease.
Harold Poole plays electric guitar. He is a retired architectural
engineer and real estate agent. Currently, he is the director of the Dallas
Banjo Band.
Art Leonard plays tuba and is the oldest member of the band at 91.
He had a career in international marketing and traveled the world. He
played his tuba everywhere except when he was in the Navy during WWII.
Sleep Matters! for People
with Parkinson’s
by Margaret B. Schroeder
People with PD are especially at risk for having sleep
problems, including:
Insomnia
REM sleep behavior disorder
Restless legs syndrome
Obstructive sleep apnea
Excessive daytime sleepiness & sleep attacks
In
Insomnia
The DAPS presenter for March 2015 was Dr. Sonya Merrill
of Dallas Sleep Medicine Specialists, PLLC. A show of
hands at the meeting revealed that the majority of those in
attendance had been asked by their doctors about their
sleep, whereas 70% of the general American public say
their doctors never asked about their sleep, according to
the National Sleep Foundation.
“If you often say, ‘I just lie awake looking at the clock ALL
night and then I can barely drag myself out of bed in the
morning’ then you may have insomnia,” stated Dr. Merrill.
The consequences of insomnia are present at night and
during the day. Nighttime symptoms include restlessness,
frustration, and disturbance of the bed partner’s sleep.
During the daytime, you may feel excessive sleepiness,
fatigue, depressed mood, anxiety, irritability, memory
impairment, difficulty concentrating, and you may be prone
to more errors at work or accidents while driving.
a survey of the American public by the National
Sleep Foundation, 75% of Americans report at
least one symptom of a sleep problem a few nights a
week or more. In people with Parkinson’s disease (PD),
the prevalence of sleep problems has been estimated
at close to 100%.
There are common behaviors that lead to insomnia and
Dr. Merrill suggested that the problem is twofold.
there are things we can do to reduce it. Common sleep
“The field of sleep medicine is new,” she stated,
mistakes include:
“starting in the 1980s.” Additionally, people underestimate
the importance of sleep, leading to the belief they
Misconceptions about sleep
don’t need much sleep or that they’re
Frequent napping
light sleepers. People who snore
Variable bed and wake times
frequently believe the snoring
Sleep problems for
Excessive time in bed
doesn’t affect them, and only bothers
people
with
PD
are
Use of sleep-disturbing substances
their partner.
(alcohol, caffeine, nicotine) before
almost universal
But sleep is vital to health. The
bed
consequences of not getting enough
and can have
Exercise too close to bedtime
sleep, called “sleep debt,” can be
far-reaching effects
Exposure to bright light at night
significant, including:
Use of bed for non-sleep activities
on mental and
Increased risk of car accidents
(except sex)
physical
health,
Increase in obesity due to an
Uncomfortable or cluttered bed
relationships, and
increased appetite caused by
Suboptimal bedroom environment
sleep deprivation
(e.g., light, noise, temperature, pets)
productivity.
Increased risk of diabetes and
Mental activities (e.g., planning,
heart problems
reflecting) while in bed
Increased risk for psychiatric
Clock watching is the enemy of good sleep practices.
conditions including depression and substance abuse
Dr. Merrill advised, “Listen to your body. Go to bed when
Decreased ability to pay attention, react to signals or
you’re sleepy, not when you’re wide awake and your
remember new information
thoughts are racing. Bright light like that of an iPad or
iPhone shuts off the brain’s release of melatonin, which is
The National Sleep Foundation recommends that adults
needed for sleep. If you have trouble sleeping, go to
ages 26 to 64 get seven to nine hours of sleep per night
another room until you’re sleepy, then go back to bed.
and adults over age 65 should average seven to eight
De-clutter your bed. Make a psychological boundary around
hours. A good night’s sleep allows you to wake up on
your bed so that you keep your bed free of distractions.
your own, without external stimulus, and leaves you
Get up at the same time every day. Wake up time is the
feeling alert, refreshed, and more energetic.
anchor of good sleep. If you’re diligent and determined,
these techniques work.”
Sleep continues on page 4
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Sleep continued from page 3
When we sleep, our upper airway muscles relax and a
partial or complete blockage of the airway occurs. Less
oxygen reaches the bloodstream and the brain. When the
REM Sleep Behavior Disorder (RBD)
brain realizes oxygen is low, it triggers awakening to
RBD is defined as one or more abnormal, disruptive
take a deep breath and re-open the airway. This cycle
behaviors during the Rapid Eye Movement (REM) cycle of
repeats throughout the night, resulting in sleep
sleep. “During the REM cycle of sleep, normally we are
fragmentation, which in turn produces grogginess and
paralyzed. We have very little muscle tone, and this is when sleepiness throughout the day.
we have our dreams,” explained Dr. Merrill. “The problem in
People who might be candidates for an OSA screening
RBD is that people aren’t paralyzed appropriately; they act
often complain of dry mouth and headaches upon
out their dreams.” Dream enactment behaviors may include
awakening, grogginess, loss of focus, personality changes
vocalization such as talking, laughing, shouting, and
and irritability, impotence, and excessive daytime
swearing. Movements may include flailing, hitting, kicking,
sleepiness. Consequences can be severe such as missed
leaping out of bed, and even sexual behaviors or urinating.
work, lowered productivity, and falling asleep while driving.
If awakened, people with RBD may not recall the behaviors,
The medical complications are also serious, including high
but they remember having vivid or frightening dreams. It can
blood pressure, coronary artery disease, heart attack,
also be frightening to the bed partner. Injury to self or the
congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation, stroke, adult onset
bed partner is reported in 33-65% of patients.
diabetes, and cognitive impairment.
According to a study published by the American Academy
Treatment for OSA is typically a device called a CPAP
of Neurology in 2009, up to half of people diagnosed with
(continuous positive airway pressure) which acts as a splint
RBD will develop PD within 12 years; however, an RBD
to maintain an open airway during sleep. “CPAPs aren’t like
diagnosis could predate a PD diagnosis by anywhere from
15 years ago,” explained Dr. Merrill. “They have evolved
10 to 30 years. Dr. Merrill calls RBD “the calling card of
and improved just like your phone. There are more than
Parkinson’s.” These patients tend to have more of the
100 different masks on the market now. There’s even a
autonomic symptoms of PD. She strongly recommends that
travel device that’s about the same size as a can of soda,”
people with RBD take care to keep the bed and sleep area
she said. In those patients who don’t tolerate the CPAP
safe. “No sharp corners or edges, objects, or other hazards
well, a dental appliance is available. It works best in mild
in or around the bed,” she advised.
cases of OSA where the problem is worse while lying on
the back and the patient is not obese, has a smaller neck
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)
circumference, and a small mouth.
RLS is described by the acronym “URGE”:
U – Urge to move the legs
R – Rest or inactivity brings on symptoms
G – Goes away with movement
E – Evening is when symptoms are the worst
RLS occurs in up to 20% of people with PD. Other risk
factors include being female, having a family history of
RLS, age, iron deficiency anemia, chronic kidney disease,
and taking certain medications including Benadryl®
(diphenhydramine), antidepressants, and other psychiatric
drugs. Prescription medications can treat RLS, including
some dopaminergic drugs that are also used to treat PD,
and benzodiazepines used to treat RBD.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
The most common complaint of OSA comes from the
sleep partners, says Dr. Merrill, quoting: ‘”My husband
snores really loudly, stops breathing for about 15 seconds,
and then snorts and gasps for air. I can’t stand it because
I’m afraid he’s going to die in his sleep!”
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Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
Excessive daytime sleepiness is common with PD.
Dr. Merrill advises that PD patients seek treatment for
underlying sleep disorders such as RBD, RLS, or OSA. Aim
for eight hours of sleep per night. Get up and get active if
daytime drowsiness is a problem, and consume caffeine in
reasonable quantities only before noon. Some medications
can help you stay awake such as Nuvigil® or Provigil®.
Sleep problems are often under-recognized and undertreated. In people with PD, they are almost universal and
can have far-reaching effects on mental and physical
health, relationships, and productivity. If you or your partner
are having sleep problems, consult your primary care
physician or neurologist first. If problems persist, ask to see
a sleep specialist.
DAPS would like to thank Dr. Merrill for providing us with
this informative presentation. For more information on sleep
disorders, see the National Sleep Foundation website or
contact Dr. Merrill at Dallas Sleep Medicine Specialists.
Increasing Parkinson’s Awareness Through Social Media
by Pam Michel
Did you know that seniors (ages 65 and up) have been the
fastest growing demographic using social media for the last
five to ten years? In 2014, the Pew Research Center’s
Internet and American Life Project found that for the first
time, more than half of all online adults aged 65 and older
use Facebook. This statistic represents 31% of all seniors!
One last suggestion. If you haven’t already done so,
please “like” the DAPS Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/daps.us. Once you have done that, you
can post information on events of interest to our Facebook
page, you can share posts from our page, and you can join
events on our page to let us know you are coming! You can
also tag DAPS in posts from your own page so that others
Perhaps you are wondering why this is important. The
reason is that social media is an exceptionally effective way can easily find us—just start typing Dallas Area
to spread awareness during Parkinson’s Awareness Month. Parkinsonism Society and the DAPS page will pop up in a
As the statistics show, age is not a barrier to participating in drop-down box. Click on it and your post will have a link to
the DAPS Facebook page!
the world of virtual technology.
While there has been significant growth in the number of
adults using multiple social media sites, such as Twitter,
Instagram and Pinterest, Facebook remains the primary site
adults engage in regularly. This makes Facebook an easy
tool for spreading information about PD during Parkinson’s
Awareness Month.
Happy posting!
Pew Research Center, Social Media Update 2014,
http://www.pewinternet.org/2015/01/09/social-media-update-2014/
Some good things to share are your own PD stories,
photos, and helpful website or blog links to help educate
others about Parkinson’s disease. To help you begin
spreading awareness, here are a few posts that you can
copy and paste to your own Facebook status update. Feel
free to personalize them as you wish.
About 1 to 1.5 million people have Parkinson’s disease
in the U.S. Help spread awareness in April –
Parkinson’s Awareness Month. http://tinyurl.com/mp2bl
Parkinson’s disease is more than just a tremor. Learn
more about non-motor symptoms at
http://tinyurl.com/lgo3c82
Did you know that Parkinson’s disease is the 14th
leading cause of death in the U.S.?
http://tinyurl.com/6h6qnyn
Parkinson’s disease isn’t just a disease of the elderly.
Even people under the age of 40 get it. Learn more at
http://tinyurl.com/pc73wy6
Did you know that there are specially trained
neurologists called Movement Disorder Specialists who
treat Parkinson’s disease? http://tinyurl.com/k67x3xz
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month.
http://visual.ly/parkinsons
In the Dallas, TX area, support can be found for people
with Parkinson’s disease and their families at Dallas
Area Parkinsonism Society. https://www.daps.us
Joyce Saulsbury is a local artist who has Parkinson’s
disease. She has led an active life, training and
showing horses in the dressage arena and enjoying
trap shooting with her husband and sons.
Following a diagnosis of Parkinson’s, she began
focusing on expressing her love of nature through the
art of watercolor painting. Joyce lives by her motto:
“Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery and
today is a gift. That’s why they call it ‘the present.’”
Learn more about her at backward-glances.com.
Joyce is a DAPS supporter! She is proud to have her
art displayed at this show. Please consider including
a visit to see it in honor of Parkinson’s Awareness
Month. The show is FREE!
Gallery at Midtown
13331 Preston Road
Dallas, TX 75240
(Located inside Valley View Center)
For more information, visit GalleryAtMidtown.com.
APRIL 2015 · DAPS · PAGE 5
MEMORIALS · HONORS · DONATIONS
FEBRUARY 2015
In memory of Jerry C. Hubbard
From: Linda Jordan Hobbs & Jim Hobbs
A message from Mike Miles
Executive Director
In memory of Autry Light
From: Reta Moore
One Never Knows
In memory of Don Wallen
From: Barbara Taylor
In memory of Allen J. Hargis
From: Juanita & Walter Wagener
In memory of Bernard “Bud” Malone
From: DAPS Board of Directors
DAPS Advisory Council
DAPS Staff
Donation to DAPS
From: Raul Dominguez
Paul Headland
Mike Miles
Jackie Reis
Cindy Weatherall
Larry & Janice Wilsey
General Membership Meeting Attendees
DAPS at Preston Hollow (Dallas)
DAPS at Trinity (Duncanville)
By the time you read this, the moment will have passed
and just the memory will remain. Some may say it’s
much ado about nothing, but I think not. Right now,
I am still basking in the afterglow of my visit with one of
our exercise groups. I am so very proud of the work that
DAPS does. I have had similar experiences at other
DAPS groups, but today it especially hit home.
As I watched everyone in the room—group leader,
participants, and caregivers—I was so moved. The joy in
the room was contagious, and the commitment and
dedication to the task at hand was amazing.
I had introduced myself, and everyone knew that I was
there to observe the group. I seriously doubt, though, that
anyone in the room realized the impact they were having
on me. Watching everyone in that room, I was
encouraged, challenged, and inspired to be the best I
could be and to make the most of the day.
It really is true—you never know who may be watching.
And you never know, moment-to-moment, how your
actions may affect others in a positive way.
During this Parkinson’s Awareness Month, I hope
that we all may be blindsided by some unexpected
encouragement, and do not forget that you may be the
encouragement that someone else needs.
Warm regards,
Remember to attend the
Half Shells/Fish City Grill
First Tuesday Fundraisers!
April 7, 2015 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Half Shells Seafood Grill
5800 Legacy Dr.
The Shops at Legacy
Plano, TX 75024
Fish City Grill
10720 Preston Rd., #1012
Preston Oaks Shopping Ctr
Dallas, TX 75230
Stop by for lunch or dinner.
DAPS will receive 15% of the day’s proceeds!
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2015
OCTOBER
2014
Mark your calendar
for the DAPS meeting
on Monday, May 11!
Robert Wells from the World Humor
Organization, Inc., will be speaking. His presentations
and workshops focus on the power of laughter in health
and wellness. Bob was diagnosed with PD in 2010 and
had DBS surgery in 2014.
You don’t want to miss it!
DAPS’ NO-CHARGE
exercise · speech therapy · support groups
CARROLLTON:
St. Andrews Christian Church
3945 N. Josey Lane
DUNCANVILLE:
Trinity United Methodist Church
1302 S. Clark Rd.
Group Exercise:
Wednesday...10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Speech Therapy:
Thursday...1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Speech Therapy:
Wednesday…11:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Group Exercise:
Monday...3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
No class last Monday of the month
Thursday...2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
DALLAS:
Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation
909 N. Washington (214-820-9353)
Water Therapy: (nominal fee)
Wednesday...11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Finley Ewing Cardiovascular &
Fitness Center, Studio 3
5721 Phoenix Drive (214-345-7074)
Support Meeting:
Last Monday...6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
GARLAND:
South Garland Baptist Church
1330 E. Centerville Rd.
Group Speech:
Thursday...9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
Dance for Movement Disorders:
Group Exercise:
Tuesday…2:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Monday...10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Thursday...2:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Thursday...10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
1st Saturday...11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Discussion Group:
Monday...9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Lakeside Baptist Church
Partners-in-Care Group:
9150 Garland Rd.
Thursday...10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Speech Therapy:
Wednesday...10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
PLANO:
Group Exercise:
Custer Road United Methodist
Wednesday...9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Church
6601 Custer Road
Partners-in-Care Group:
2nd Wed...10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Speech Therapy:
Preston Hollow United Methodist
Church
6315 Walnut Hill Lane
Speech Therapy:
Tuesday...11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Group Exercise:
Tuesday...10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Thursday...10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
MESQUITE:
Mesquite Rehabilitation Institute
1023 North Belt Line Rd.
Group Exercise:
Tuesday...10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Thursday...11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Group Exercise:
Monday...9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
Thursday...9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
Partners-in-Care Group:
Monday...9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
RICHARDSON:
Arapaho United Methodist Church
1400 W. Arapaho at Coit
Group Exercise:
Tuesday...10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Friday...10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
THPD GROUPS & CLASSES
The Movement Disorders Education
and Resource Center at Texas Health
Presbyterian Hospital Dallas (THPD)
(8200 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, TX 75231)
offers the following. For more information
or to RSVP, please contact
Kathryn MacDonell at 214-345-4224 or
DallasMovementDisorders@
TexasHealth.org.
SUPPORT GROUPS
PD Patient Support Group
3rd Thursday of each month at 6pm in
Room 111 at Texas Health Resources
University (THRU).
Essential Tremor Support Group
2nd Wednesday of odd months at 1pm
in Room 111 at Texas Health Resources
University (THRU).
Atypical Parkinson's Support Group
(PSP/MSA/CBD)
3rd Saturday of each month at 10am in
Room 111 at Texas Health Resources
University (THRU).
Care Partner Support Group
4th Monday of each month at 1pm
in the Red Room at Texas Health
Resources University (THRU).
FITNESS CLASSES
Dance for Movement Disorders
Instructed by Misty Owens, MFA.
Every Tues. & Thurs. 2-3:15 pm;
every 1st Sat. 11am-12:15 pm in
Studio 3 of the CVC* This class is
co-sponsored by Texas Health
Presbyterian Hospital Dallas and
the Dallas Area Parkinsonism
Society (DAPS) and is offered free to
individuals with movement disorders.
Water Exercise for Movement
Disorders
In the pool at the CVC* every Monday,
Wednesday, & Friday at 11:15 am.
(A physician release form and the
purchase of a CVC punch card are
required. Please call for more information:
214-345-7074.)
Caregivers are welcome to attend any
of these support groups and exercise
classes.
*CVC = Finley Ew ing Cardiovascular & Fitness Center,
5721 Phoenix Drive, across Greenville from Presbyterian
Hospital, Dallas. 214-345-7074
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parkinson’s awareness luncheon
Monday, April 13 - 12:30 p.m.*
Find DAPS on the internet and
social media
*Note the earlier time.
Entertainment: Reflections
$10/person. RSVP by April 10.
open board meeting
Monday, April 20 - 1:00 p.m.
next month
Monday, May 11 - 1:00 p.m.
Topic: Laugh as Though Your Life Depended On It
Speaker: Robert Wells, World Humor Organization, Inc
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