## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [Resources & Support](/resources-support) - [Events](/resources-support/events) ## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [Resources & Support](/resources-support) - [Events](/resources-support/events) Educational Events # Minnesota Spring Parkinson's Symposium North Heights Lutheran Church 1700 County Highway 96 Arden Hills, MN 55112 Virtual ( Zoom ) April 11, 20239:45 am to 2:00 pm CDT FREE [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/minnesota-spring-parkinsons-symposium-tickets-510828520857) [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/minnesota-spring-parkinsons-symposium-tickets-510828520857) ![APDA, M Health Fairview, Parkinson's Foundation](/sites/default/files/styles/no_sizing/public/images/logobanner2023_branding_v2.png?itok=-HAoXwGq) ### Check-in and Resource Fair starts at 9 a.m. APDA Minnesota Chapter, Parkinson's Foundation, and the Udall Center at the University of Minnesota are the three leading organizations for Parkinson's disease advocacy in Minnesota. We are excited to invite you to the annual Spring Parkinson's Symposium on April 11, 2023. **Attend in-person or online.** **This event will feature a free vendor exhibit, lunch, and educational presentations about living well with Parkinson's disease.** We will also have a panel discussion highlighting the stories and experiences of people with PD. ### Speakers - Managing Exercise as Parkinson's Progresses **Beth Wittry, PT, DPT**, Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute - Research Overview: Gait and Balance **Dr. Colum McKinnon**, Udall Center at the University of Minnesota - Urinary Issues & Constipation **Dr. Martha Nance**, Struthers Parkinson Center --- **For in-person attendees:** Check-in and resource fair is from 9 a.m - 9:45 a.m. A boxed lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. **For virtual attendees, via Zoom:** The morning's presentations (from 9:45 a.m to 11:30 a.m.) will be shared virtually. The entire program will be recorded and available for viewing on the 3 organizations' websites 1-2 weeks after the symposium. --- This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their family, friends and the community. ## Contact Us Erin McGee [ ![Envelope icon](/themes/custom/parkinson/assets/images/envelope.svg) MinnesotaDakotas@Parkinson.org ](mailto:MinnesotaDakotas@Parkinson.org) [ ![Phone icon](/themes/custom/parkinson/assets/images//phone.svg) (763) 317-1304 ]() *COVID SAFETY: The health and safety of our participants, sponsors, volunteers and staff are our top priority. We continue to monitor CDC recommendations and will adhere to state and local COVID guidelines in place on the event day. Adjustments will be made if necessary.* ## Upcoming Events Fundraising Events ### [ Moving Day Dayton ](/events/2026/md-dayton) Moving Day is your chance to speak up about Parkinson’s disease and move others to take action. September 26, 2026Dayton, OH [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/TR?pg=entry&fr_id=7807) Educational Events ### [ Progress & Possibilities Conference ](/events/2026/MNSPC) Expand your Parkinson's disease knowledge and learn practical strategies and insights from members of the Struthers Parkinson's Care team. September 26, 2026Virtual & Maple Grove, MN [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=118750&view=RSVP) [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=118749&view=RSVP) 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) [View All](/resources-support/events) ### Subscribe for the latest news - Share on Facebook - Share on X - Share on LinkedIn