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PICKLEBALL FOR PARKINSON'S EVENT - 7/19/25  

PICKLEBALL EVENT REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
 Due to the enthusiastic community response from players and supporters and from those wanting to contribute to a very worthy cause, registration for the pickleball social is now closed.  We are grateful to everyone who signed up, helped spread the word or simply cheered us on and we look forward to a spirited and fun-filled day.  

HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT US?

• Make a donation by clicking HERE

• Stop by the event and learn how to play pickleball - regardless of your mobility challenges
• Learn something new about Parkinson's disease and the impact it has on so many people in our community ​ ​

CLICK HERE TO VIEW REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS

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WELCOME TO MONTEREY BAY POWER OVER PARKINSON'S​
Empowering the Parkinson's community through movement, motivation and meaningful connection.  

​​We believe in the power of connection.  Whether you are newly diagnosed, living with or supporting a loved one, Power Over Parkinson's is here to help.  We are a community-based program with research-backed modalities focused on successful symptom management and improvement of overall well-being and quality of life.  The curriculum supports mobility, vocal strength, flexibility, balance, healing arts, emotional wellness, education and social engagement.   

Donate

PROGRAM OVERVIEW* 

• ​​Physical Movement & Voice Strength:  Strength interval training incorporating Rock Steady Boxing, SPEAK OUT! speech therapy,  balance & stretch yoga, Tai Chi, Dance for Parkinson's and more
• Emotional & Social Connection:  Care partner support, community events focused on support and camaraderie 
• Educational Empowerment:  Workshops, presentations and activities just for you 

The POP community is a welcoming place where personal experiences are shared with compassion and empathy. We understand the highs and lows of living with PD, exchange knowledge and support one another every step of the way.
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*We proudly serve as the local affiliate of the nationally recognized Rock Steady Boxing program.
  Speech follows the SPEAK OUT® modality, a program developed by the Parkinson’s Voice Project.
  Dance for Parkinson's is part of the globally acclaimed initiative.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PROGRAM

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REAL IMPACT, REAL STORIES
​FROM OUR COMMUNITY

 “Thank you for creating this so-vital service!”​

​“The caregiver group has been a lifesaver.”

"The people here learn from each other"

​“POP has changed my life…..for the better.”

'Love the dance class."

"I just want to say thank you to POP and all the instructors for saving my life.  I try to attend classes 5 days a week.  The Balance & Stretch Yoga & Mat Pilates classes make my life better and worth living."

​THIS FALL - A REVIVAL FOR A REASON - FUNDRAISER FOR POP  

  SUMMER WORKSHOP SCHEDULE 
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JULY 

• EVENT: Pickleball Social Fundraiser - July 19 (see News & Events for details)

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AUGUST 

• ​Sing Out Loud!  Karaoke Sing Along Social - August 2 
• Step Steady - Balance with Dr. Sasha Geisler  - August 16  ​
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All Workshops are held at the POP Studio:  2555 Garden Road, Monterey.  Sign up at the Studio or call/email:
​831.920.1806  [email protected]

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CONTACT US - LET US KNOW HOW WE CAN ASSIST YOU  

Make an appointment for a POP Studio visit 
Email:  [email protected]

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