The Philip Shayman Parkinson’s Program Upcoming Events:

TREMBLE CLEFS SPECIAL SING-ALONG CONCERT

Celebrating the 5^th birthday of the Bryan Glazer Family JCC

Monday, December 6, 3:00 PM (BGF – in person only)

THE THERAPEUTIC POWER OF ART

A project of the Tampa JCCs & Federation Philip Shayman Parkinson’s Program

in collaboration with the Tampa Museum of Art

Cost: Free

This special project of viewing and creating art is designed to improve the lives of Parkinson’s patients and their care partners through the therapeutic power of art.  The project is generously supported by Maureen and Doug Cohn.

Art Looking at the Tampa Museum of Art (virtual visit to the Museum)

Date: Tuesday, December 7, 2:00 PM

At the Tampa Museum of Art, museum educators will lead participants through the exhibit and discuss the artwork. Docents will utilize guided looking techniques to inspire conversation and reflection amongst the participants. Participants will enjoy the therapeutic benefits of having conversations about art and learn from each other.

Art Making at the JCC on the Cohn Campus

Date: Thursday, December 9, 1:30 PM

This workshop at the JCC on the Cohn Campus will feature art-therapy informed activities led by the Museum’s studio programs staff, using a variety of art making techniques tailored to the participants’ needs and interests.  The art making activities will inspired by the artwork looked at during the museum visit.

Rock Steady Boxing

Tuesdays, November 30 & December 7, 1:30 PM / Beth Maberry (BGF – in person only)

Wednesdays, December 1 & 8, 11:00 AM / Jen Shipherd (Cohn + Virtual)

Friday, December 3 & 10, 1:30 PM / Beth Maberry (BGF – in person only)

A fun activity that focuses on building strength in the core.  Rock Steady Boxing conditions for agility, speed, endurance, hand-eye coordination.

New!  Simon Says Let’s Move

Monday, November 29 & December 6, 11:00 AM / Jerry Simon (Cohn + Virtual)

Just the right amount of challenge with weights, bands, and stretching

Tremble Clefs Singing Group

Monday, November 29, 3:00 PM (Cohn + Virtual)

Addresses voice projection, breathing and posture.  Tremble Clefs is voice therapy and mutual social support through singing, performance and the power of making music together.

Nia Class with Jen Goldberg

Tuesdays, November 30 & December 7, 12:30 PM (BGF + Virtual)
A full body, mind and spirit fitness practice, leading to greater health and well-being.  Nia is designed to unleash your personal power through movement and music, integrating dance arts, healing arts and martial arts.  Nia enhances body awareness with focus on flexibility, agility, mobility, strength and stability.

Line Dance with Sarah Flook

Wednesdays, December 1 & 8, 2:00 PM (BGF + Virtual)

Promotes balance, coordination and mobility.  Move fluidly to the music as you learn fun choreographed dance steps.

Stretch & Strengthen

Monday, November 29 & December 6, 1:30 PM (BGF + Virtual) with Sarah Flook

Thursday, December 2 & 9, 2:00 PM (Cohn + Virtual) with Jen Shipherd

This class addresses flexibility and neuromotor functions such as balance and gait, coordination, and agility.  The class encourages muscular strength and muscular endurance.  It is designed to enhance physical and mental balance and coordination.

Brain Games: Travel Trivia, Word Find, Jeopardy, etc.

Thursday, December 2, 11:30 AM (Virtual)

A fun morning of games and puzzles to engage the brain and sharpen the mind.

Fine Motor Skills & Handwriting Workshop with Cathy Daumen

Fridays, December 3 & 10, 10:30 AM (Virtual)

Helps reinforce the brain signals to improve eye and hand coordination.  This is a 3 step approach: exercising the large arm/hand muscles, working with the fine motor skills, and exercises to improve handwriting.  All 3 areas need to work together for success.

Fitness class with Jen Goldberg (substitute for Tai Chi)

Fridays, December 3 & 10 PM (Cohn + Virtual)

Support Groups (Virtual)

New Patient Support Group Monday, November 29, 10:00 AM

Care Partner Support Group Newly Diagnosed, Monday, November 29, 11:15 AM

Patient Support Group Newly Diagnosed, Monday, November 29, 12:30 PM

Patient Support Group, Friday, December 3 & 10, 12:00 PM

Care Partners Support Group, Friday, December 10, 1:30 PM