Tampa JCCs & Federation and USF Health invite you to
The Philip Shayman Parkinson’s Program
“Beyond Walls”
Jump Into Fall Open House
Wednesday, September 9, 2020 | 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Virtual Information Session & Demonstrations Virtual Demonstrations
Join us virtually to learn about all of the Parkinson’s resources that the Tampa JCCs & Federation have to offer in an inclusive and welcoming environment for Parkinson’s patients and their families.
Parkinson’s resources at the Tampa JCCs & Federation:
Rock Steady Boxing* | Stretch & Strengthen | Tai Chi | Nia | Cycling
Support Groups | Dance & Movement | Tremble Clefs | Social Mixers and more
*Rock Steady Boxing classes are an affiliate program of Rock Steady Boxing, Inc.
This program is supported by a community grant from the Parkinson’s Foundation.
To register please contact Pnina Levermore at 813.291.2253 or pnina.levermore@jewishtampa.com
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PARKINSON’S
Stretch & Strengthen with Suzanne Chen
Thursday, August 6, 2:00 PM
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.
Fine Motor Skills & Handwriting Workshop with Cathy Daumen
Friday, August 7, 10:30 AM
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.
Tai Chi with Suzanne Chen
Friday, August 7, 3:00 PM
Tai Chi has been shown to be one of the most effective exercises for improving balance in patients with Parkinson’s disease by using gentle, flowing movements with the breath to improve balance, strength, flexibility, coordination, and motor control. Tai Chi calms all the systems of the body, targeting the nervous system, which helps relieve stress, anxiety and depression.
Philip Shayman Parkinson’s Program Lunch & Learn (registration required)
In partnership with USF College of Pharmacy
Wednesday, August 12, 12:00 PM – Lifestyle Changes with PD
Wednesday, August 19, 12:00 PM – New PD Medications
Wednesday, August 26, 12:00 PM – Navigating Co-Pay Assistance Programs
To register please send an email to pnina.levermore@jewishtampa.com
Rock Steady Boxing
Mondays, August 10 & 17, 11:00 AM / Jen Goldberg
Wednesdays, August 12 & 19, 11:00 AM / Jen Shipherd
A fun activity that focuses on building strength in the core. Rock Steady Boxing conditions for agility, speed, endurance, hand-eye coordination.
Tremble Clefs Singing Group
Mondays, August 10 & 17, 3:00 PM
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, August 11 & 18, 11:30 AM
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, August 12 & 19, 2:00 PM
Promotes balance, coordination and mobility. Move fluidly to the music as you learn fun choreographed dance steps.
Fun & Games: Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy, etc. with Vandan Kamath
Thursday, August 13, 10:30 AM
A fun morning of games and puzzles to engage the brain and sharpen the mind.
Stretch & Strengthen with Suzanne Chen
Thursdays, August 13 & 20, 2:00 PM
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.
Fine Motor Skills & Handwriting Workshop with Cathy Daumen
Fridays, August 14 & 21, 10:30 AM
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.
Tai Chi with Suzanne Chen
Fridays, July 31 & August 7, 3:00 PM
Tai Chi has been shown to be one of the most effective exercises for improving balance in patients with Parkinson’s disease by using gentle, flowing movements with the breath to improve balance, strength, flexibility, coordination, and motor control. Tai Chi calms all the systems of the body, targeting the nervous system, which helps relieve stress, anxiety and depression.
Support Groups
Patient Support Group Newly Diagnosed, Monday, August 10, 12:30 PM
Care Partner Support Group Newly Diagnosed, Monday, August 10, 2:00 PM
Patient Support Group, Fridays, August 14 & 21, 12:00 PM
Care Partners Support Group, Friday, August 21, 1:30 PM
Parkinson's Stretch and Strengthen with Suzanne Chen!
Virtual Parkinson's Class
Parkinson’s Nia class led by Jen Goldberg
Parkinson’s | Tai Chi
For more information about these classes contact Pnina at pnina.levermore@jewishtampa.com