It’s time to celebrate! The vision of a community centre for people living with Parkinson’s began six years ago. I attended the World Parkinson Coalition Congress in Montreal. Physiotherapists from around the world met to discuss better treatments for Parkinson’s.

When I think of service, I think of volunteering for the benefit of someone else. When people care about a common cause they join together and take action to make their community better. Everyone who has come together and volunteered for Parkinson Wellness Project (PWP) in Victoria BC has made an incredible impact on our success in opening an amazing space.

Community seems to be an important buzzword these days. I think people, in general, are recognizing that social structures have been deteriorating and that people want more of a sense of connection with others. My research shows that ‘intentional communities’ have been working on this problem since the early 19th century.

Its April, its spring, its new growth!

As I go on my daily bike ride it amazes me to see all the new growth. The momma robins are sporting fat bellies, the grass is growing greener, and lovely buds are breaking open in the trees around Victoria, not to mention the cherry tree blossoms.

As you have all heard we are closing in on completion of the new Parkinson Wellness Centre. (PWP=Parkinson Wellness Project)

On behalf of our board of directors I can say we are all very excited about the centre.

L O V E

Isn’t there a song about these letters? Of course! there are many songs about LOVE. I remember my parents singing L is for the way you look at me, O is for the only one I see, V is very very extraordinary E is even more than anyone that you adore ……

We are moving along fast! Updates will be posted regularly here. Flooring coming next week.

2018 marks the 201st anniversary of Parkinson's disease (PD). Parkinson Wellness Project started with the simple goal to help people living with PD live better today through safe effective evidence based exercise programs.

The amazing health benefits of EXERCISE are becoming more accepted and common knowledge. Exercise, in all people, has positive effects on overall strength, cardiovascular health, fatigue, weight management and self esteem. With Parkinson’s Disease, however, due to the physical and cognitive changes associated with the disease, exercise takes on even greater importance.