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#  Annual Progress & Possibilities Symposium 

 Virtual ( Zoom ) 

 

 September 17, 20229:00 am to 12:00 pm CDT

 

 Free 

 

 

 [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=109134&view=RSVP) 

 

    ![Speaker at a podium during a Parkinson's Foundation event](/sites/default/files/styles/no_sizing/public/images/symposium-banner.jpg?itok=0IMbuSZl)  This year’s conference theme is “Addressing the Bottom of the Iceberg: Focus on Non-Motor Symptoms of Parkinson’s” and will feature a number of speakers from the nationally recognized Struthers Parkinson’s Center teams from Golden Valley and St Paul.

Upon registering, you will receive a Zoom link to participate. There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.

## **Speakers**

**Strategies for Coping with Sleep Challenges:**

- Elliot Johnson, MD
- Lori McManus, OTRL
- Lacey Severson, LICSW

**Understanding & Adjusting to Cognitive Changes:**

- Kate Wyman-Chick, PsyD, LP
- Melissa Pellinen, MA, CCC-SLP

**Creating Joy & Optimism to Address Mood:**

- Meghan Krause, Health Partners WellBeing Program

**Presented by the Parkinson's Foundation and Struthers Parkinson’s Center**

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 ![Struthers Parkinson's Center logo](/sites/default/files/styles/400px_wide/public/images/struthers.png?itok=WIAfnvAS)  

   ##   Contact Us  

 Erin McGee

 

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 MinnesotaDakotas@Parkinson.org

 

 

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 763-317-1304

 

 

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 This is a virtual program, taking place live, using the online Zoom platform. Instructions on joining the webinar are provided after registering.

 

 

 *The Parkinson's Foundation is grateful for the unwavering support of our Program Sponsors. We invite you to view our full list of sponsors and learn more about them by visiting our* [***Chapter Webpage***](https://www.parkinson.org/minnesotadakotas "Minnesota Dakotas Chapter")*.*

  ###  Sponsors 

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   ##  Upcoming Events 

   Fundraising Events 

###  [ 2026 BMW Berlin Marathon ](/events/2026/champions-berlin) 

 Parkinson’s Champions athletes raise funds and awareness for the Parkinson’s Foundation while competing in some of the world’s most popular races. Every step we take brings us closer to a future without Parkinson’s disease, because Parkinson’s isn’t a sprint, it’s a marathon.

 September 27, 2026Berlin, Germany, 

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](http://www3.parkinson.org/site/PageNavigator/Run4PDRaceStatus.html?_gl=1*o3u8d6*_gcl_au*MTgzNzgwMzg0Mi4xNzQzNjk5OTA4*_ga*Njc0MTYwMzI2LjE2OTYzNjg0NzY.*_ga_57LEHWK3JX*MTc0NDE0MDA2My4yOS4xLjE3NDQxNDAyNTkuMC4wLjA.&_ga=2.153418480.939131951.1744140064-674160326.1696368476) 

   Fundraising Events 

###  [ What's So Funny About Parkinson's? ](/events/2026/comedy-show-LA) 

 Join a group of Parkinson's comedians and their friends in Support of The Parkinson's Foundation's mission to improve care and advance research toward a cure.

 September 27, 2026Virtual & Santa Monica, CA

 

 [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/whats-so-funny-about-parkinsons-tickets-1997208302797?aff=oddtdtcreator) 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/whats-so-funny-about-parkinsons-tickets-1997208302797?aff=oddtdtcreator) 

  Educational Events

###  [ Mindfulness Mondays - Letting Go & Moving Forward ](/events/2026/Sep28MM) 

 This session offers a gentle, step-by-step mindfulness practice for forgiveness, helping to soften self-blame and resentment, and make room for acceptance and peace.

 September 28, 2026Virtual

 

 [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=117730&view=RSVP) 

  

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