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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 

February 11 Topic:
"Live Your Best Life with Humor & Love"

The Support Group will not meet if TCAPS has a weather cancellation on that day.

More information* ...

News to Know

PNN Evening Support Group is on hiatus until spring

Parkinson's News Today

Winter 2025 Wellness Programming

American Parkinson 
Disease Association

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

Newsletter

Click the following link for a recap of the December Day Support Group meeting as well as a listing of upcoming events: December PNN Newsletter

 

Live Your Best Life with Humor & Love

Susan Brinklow, MSW, from The Lighthouse Rehab Center will present “Live Your Best Life with Humor & Love” – finding levity in our daily interactions, challenges and frustrations … a perfect topic for Valentine’s Week!

February 11, 2025

 

Sharecare Memory Cafe

Sponsored by grants from Cherryland Cares, The Oleson Foundation, Michigan Health Endowment Fund and Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation. Sharecare's Memory Cafe is a welcoming social gathering for people living with memory loss and their family members, friends, neighbors, and caregivers. Our hope is to offer an inviting social setting where people living with dementia and their care partners can connect with other community members and enjoy time together. Sessions meet at ShareCare, 99 Fourth St., Suttons Bay.

January 28, February 25, March 25, and April 22 - 12:30-2:00 pm

 

39th Annual Parkinson's Summer Forum

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

May 22, 2025
2024 Summer Forum

 

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

Click the following link for a recap of the December Day Support Group meeting as well as a listing of upcoming events: December PNN Newsletter

Newsletter

Susan Brinklow, MSW, from The Lighthouse Rehab Center will present “Live Your Best Life with Humor & Love” – finding levity in our daily interactions, challenges and frustrations … a perfect topic for Valentine’s Week!

February 11, 2025
Live Your Best Life with Humor & Love

Sponsored by grants from Cherryland Cares, The Oleson Foundation, Michigan Health Endowment Fund and Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation. Sharecare's Memory Cafe is a welcoming social gathering for people living with memory loss and their family members, friends, neighbors, and caregivers. Our hope is to offer an inviting social setting where people living with dementia and their care partners can connect with other community members and enjoy time together. Sessions meet at ShareCare, 99 Fourth St., Suttons Bay.

January 28, February 25, March 25, and April 22 - 12:30-2:00 pm
Sharecare Memory Cafe

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

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

2024 Summer Forum

Your Age; Your Meds; Your Eyes!