News & Events

UPCOMING KNOWLEDGE IS POWER WORKSHOPS & GATHERINGS*

FEBRUARY

2/7/26 - GAME DAY AT THE POP STUDIO - 12:00 to 2:30 p.m. Join us for Scrabble, Chess, Backgammon, Sequence and more. Pre-Superbowl Pool and complimentary lunch.
2/21/26 - NUTRITION & PARKINSON'S - 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Dr. Cindy Lee will highlight the latest in nutrition, share recipes and provide samples to taste.

MARCH

3/7/26 - DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION (DBS) - 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. A deep dive presentation on the surgical procedure of DBS presented by Dr. Nima Beheshti, Salinas Valley Health.
3/21/26 - UNDERSTANDING VYALEV™: A New Treatment Option for Parkinson’s Disease - 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Come learn about a new subcutaneous medication delivery sustem for a carbidopa/levodopa derivative developed by AbbVie Pharmaceuticals.

*All Workshops and social events are held at the POP Studio: 2555 Garden Road, Monterey. Sign up at the Studio or call/email:
831.920.1806 [email protected]

PICKLEBALL FOR PARKINSON'S RAISES FUNDS TO AWARD
TRAVEL GRANTS TO THE 2026 WORLD PARKINSON CONGRESS

Power Over Parkinson’s would like to sincerely thank everyone who supported the Pickleball for Parkinson’s Social Tournament that took place on July 19, at MPC. Whether you were a player, volunteer, donated food, beverages or raffle prizes - your participation enabled us to raise nearly $15,000, which will help provide scholarships to send local people with PD to the 2026 World Parkinson Congress. The WPC is a triennial event, bringing together researchers, clinicians, people living with Parkinson’s disease and care partners in one inclusive forum. We are immensely grateful for this amazing community support for our organization, helping us realize our goal of improving the lives of local people on the Parkinson’s journey.

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]

PICKLEBALL FOR PARKINSON'S FUNDRAISER - July 19, 2025

Power Over Parkinson’s would like to sincerely thank everyone who supported our Pickleball for Parkinson’s Social Tournament that took place on July 19, at MPC. Whether you were a player, volunteer, donated food, beverages or raffle prizes - your participation enabled us to raise nearly $15,000, which will help provide scholarships to send local people with PD to the 2026 World Parkinson Congress. The WPC is a triennial event, bringing together researchers, clinicians, people living with Parkinson’s disease and care partners in one inclusive forum. It offers a unique platform for exchanging the latest scientific discoveries, medical practices, and advocacy initiatives across disciplines and lived experience. We are immensely grateful for this amazing community support for our organization, helping us realize our goal of improving the lives of local people on the Parkinson’s journey.

PRIOR EVENTS

Congressman Jimmy Panetta Visits POP

Power Over Parkinson’s invited Congressman Panetta to the POP Studio to observe a class demonstration and also to thank him for support of the recently passed Parkinson’s disease Congressional Bill. Now known as the National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act, the bill requires the Department of Health & Human Services to address Parkinson’s disease to guide efforts to prevent, diagnose, treat and cure PD.

The Congressman even put on the gloves and tried his hand at the speed and heavy bags!

STUDIO RECEPTION & PROGRAM PRESENTATION
APRIL, 2023
"Knowledge is Power"

2019 Power Up Together Against Parkinson's - Mission Ranch, CarmelGuest Speaker -Former NBA Power Forward, Brian Grant

2019 Power Up Together Against Parkinson's - Mission Ranch, Carmel
Guest Speaker -Former NBA Power Forward, Brian Grant