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Serving Northern Michigan

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Serving Northern Michigan

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Serving Northern Michigan

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Serving Northern Michigan

Parkinson's Network North (PNN)

PNN is dedicated to helping individuals and families living with Parkinson’s Disease with friendship, information, personal support and advocacy for a cure. We do this through a program of Support Groups and through social and educational events.

We Care, we Share, and we Listen. And we’re always looking for volunteers to share their time and talents.

PNN Support Groups

Traverse City Day Group: 
2nd Tuesdays, 1 pm
The Presbyterian Church
701 Westminster Rd, TC 

November 12 Topic:
Elizabeth Muoio, PharmD
Munson Medication
Therapy Management Program


Traverse City Evening Group:
3rd Wednesdays, 6:30 pm
Foster Family Community Health Ctr
Rooms A & B on the main floor
550 Munson Ave, TC

More information* ...

New!

It's Back!!! PNN Evening Support Group is Restarting! 

3rd Wednesdays, 6:30 pm
Foster Family Community Health Ctr
Rooms A & B on the main floor
550 Munson Ave, TC

Next meeting is October 16

Kaitlyn Malaski, Mindset Physical Therapy, and John Zimmerman
will help facilitate the meeting. 

This is an outreach for those working during the day, or whose care partners are not available for the daytime meeting. Members of the daytime group are welcome to attend the evening support group, too!

Need Help?

Parkinson’s Foundation
24/7 Line - 1-800-473-4636

Munson Healthcare “Ask a Nurse”
24/7 Line - 
231-935-0951

Laurie Barnes, LPC
231-922-4688 (8-5 M-Fr)
Social Worker, GT County Commission on Aging
(60 & Older Residents of GT County)

Michigan Parkinson Foundation
Mentorship Program -
248-433-1011

Upcoming Events

Navigating Mental Health and Timely Intervention

10:00 am at the Dennos Museum with Aven Purcell, LPC. This is a free event sponsored by the Michigan Parkinson Foundation.

October 22, 2024

 

Ageless Grace Christmas Day Support Group

Sing Along with Lisa Hawkins George. Enjoy some Christmas tunes while moving through a variety of neurologically designed bone, muscle & joint moves, all from the safety of your chair. It's great fun! Come, join the party! 

December 10, 2024

 

39th Annual Parkinson's Summer Forum

We look forward to seeing you next May for the 39th Annual Parkinson's Summer Forum!

May 22, 2025
2024 Summer Forum

 

Unlocking Strength Within: Navigating PD Without a Life Partner

View the recorded video panel discussion by clicking the following link, Unlocking Strength Within: Navigating PD Without a Life Partner, presented by the American Parkinson Disease Association

 

In Their Words

The Parkinson’s support group has provided us with a wealth of valuable information, support, and friendship to help us with our Parkinson’s challenges.

PNN Support Group Member

Traverse City, MI

The shared stories of fellow Parkinsonians and their care partners through the Parkinson’s Network North Support Group and the excellent clinical information provided by the Group have made a significant contribution to our understanding of the disease and how to cope with it. 

Glen & Ellen Kirkpatrick

Kingsley, MI

10:00 am at the Dennos Museum with Aven Purcell, LPC. This is a free event sponsored by the Michigan Parkinson Foundation.

October 22, 2024
Navigating Mental Health and Timely Intervention

Sing Along with Lisa Hawkins George. Enjoy some Christmas tunes while moving through a variety of neurologically designed bone, muscle & joint moves, all from the safety of your chair. It's great fun! Come, join the party! 

December 10, 2024
Ageless Grace Christmas Day Support Group

We look forward to seeing you next May for the 39th Annual Parkinson's Summer Forum!

May 22, 2025
39th Annual Parkinson's Summer Forum

2024 Summer Forum

View the recorded video panel discussion by clicking the following link, Unlocking Strength Within: Navigating PD Without a Life Partner, presented by the American Parkinson Disease Association

Unlocking Strength Within: Navigating PD Without a Life Partner