## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [Resources & Support](/resources-support) - [Events](/resources-support/events) ## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [Resources & Support](/resources-support) - [Events](/resources-support/events) Educational Events # Progress & Possibilities Conference Hennepin Technical College 9000 Brooklyn Boulevard Brooklyn Park, MN 55445 Virtual ( Zoom ) September 20, 20259:00 am to 2:30 pm CDT FREE [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=115991&view=RSVP) [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=115992&view=RSVP) ![Symposium](/sites/default/files/styles/no_sizing/public/images/Screenshot%202023-09-22%20at%201.26.15%20PM.png?itok=vY2BYUAM) ### In-person check-in starts at 9 a.m. Join the *Parkinson's Foundation* and *Struthers Parkinson’s Center*, A Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence, for the **Progress & Possibilities Conference**. Expand your Parkinson's disease knowledge and learn practical strategies and insights from members of the Struthers Parkinson Care team. Featuring a Resource Fair, lunch, and afternoon breakout sessions. ### Speakers from Struthers Parkinson's Center Annie Adix, DPT Kayla Criger, LICSW Sarah Donley, RN Amanda Elliott, DPT Stephanie Kimmes, NMT Dr Dan Kuyper Kristin Nierengarten, OT Dr. Sotirios Parashos Melissa Pellinen, SLP Kate Wynman-Chick, PsyD --- **For in-person attendees:** In-person check-in starts at 9 a.m. **For virtual attendees, via Zoom:** The live stream starts at 10 a.m. and ends at 12 p.m. --- There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their family, friends and the community. - ### Agenda (Central Time) 10:00 - Welcome 10:05 - Understanding Fatigue in Parkinson’s- Dr. Dan Kuyper 10:25 - What’s New in Parkinson’s Research- Dr. Sotirios Parashos 11:00 - Exercise Update: Intensity and Other Matters- Annie Adix, DPT & Amanda Elliott, DPT 12:00 – Lunch and Live stream ends 12:45 - Breakout Session 1 -Connections & Conversations, Sharing Stories- Kayla Criger, LICSW \- Dental Health- Sarah Donley, RN & Melissa Pellinen, CCC- SLP \- Mindful Approach to Creative Expression: A Drawing Class- Kristin Nierengarten, OT 1:45 Breakout Session 2 \- Connections & Conversations, Sharing Stories- Kayla Criger, LICSW \- Brain & Body Beats- Stephanie Kimmes, NMT \- Courageous Conversations: Caregiver's Guide to Apathy, Psychosis, and Intimacy in PD- Kate Wyman-Chick, PsyD 2:30 – Program concludes - ### Are you looking to watch our program in-person with other people from the Parkinson's community? Click here for in-person viewing parties options: [Register Here](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=115992&view=RSVP) - **Alexandria, MN Watch Party** Call (320) 759-4908 or email to learn more. - **Bismarck, ND Support Group Watch Party** Call (701) 391-3918 or email to learn more. - **St. Cloud, MN SPOT Rehabilitation Watch Party** Call (320) 258-7388 or email to learn more. - **St. Peter, MN Rivers Edge Hospital and Clinic Watch Party** Call (507) 934-7638 or email to learn more. ## 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 ](tel:(763)%20317-1304) *The Progress and Possibilities Conference is a partnership with the Parkinson's Foundation Minnesota & Dakotas Chapter and the Struthers Parkinson's Center, a Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence.* ![Struthers Parkinson's Center Logo](/sites/default/files/styles/400px_wide/public/images/Struthers.png?itok=E2m_Sccf) *Thank you to the Progress & Possibilities Conference sponsors.* ![abbvie logo](/sites/default/files/styles/400px_wide/public/images/AbbVie-logo_1.png?itok=w3jQjtXY) ![Medtronic](/sites/default/files/styles/400px_wide/public/images/Medtronic%20Logo_MDT_2022.jpg?itok=m3BT_ZZ7) ![Amneal](/sites/default/files/styles/400px_wide/public/images/Amneal-black-logo-2026.png?itok=bIeNvQCX) ![Supernus](/sites/default/files/styles/400px_wide/public/images/Supernus%20%281%29.png?itok=DAuEcfSq) ![Acadia Logo](/sites/default/files/styles/400px_wide/public/images/acadia_logo.png?itok=XPWYzNi_) ## Upcoming Events Fundraising Events ### [ 2026 Irish Life Dublin Marathon ](/events/2026/champions-dublin) 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. October 25, 2026Dublin, [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://consoles.realbuzz.com/charity/the-parkinsons-foundation/listing/1775/?occurrence=119) Fundraising Events ### [ 2026 Marine Corps Marathon Weekend ](/events/2026/champions-marine-corps) 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. October 25, 2026Washington, DC [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://www.pdchampionsmcm.org/) Professional Education ### [ October Georgia Chapter Ambassador Meeting ](/events/2026/georgiaambassador) Join us for the monthly Georgia Chapter Ambassador Meeting! 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