POP Santa Fe Community Home Page
Last updated on August 20, 2026.
POP Santa Fe is a thriving hub of movement, connection, and hope – open six days a week and dedicated to supporting people living with Parkinson’s disease. It is Northern New Mexico’s premier center for Parkinson’s wellness, collaboration, and community.
This site provides information about our community support groups and related activities.
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Announcements
- POP Gym Expansion – October 10, 2026Status update on the new construction!
- Grieving the Recent Death of A Loved OneThis group program is for those who have experienced recent deaths of family, friends, or colleagues.…
Upcoming Events
Rock Climbing for PD
October 17 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm MDT
Parkinson's meetup @ClimbSantaFe
Starting on Saturday 1/24 (and every following 3rd Saturday of the month), the Santa Fe Climbing Center will have open climb time from 2 - 3:30 for everyone in the PD community. Learn more...
Indoor rock climbing is a total-body workout that requires problem solving in the moment. It's great exercise and open to everyone - PwP, care partners, friends, volunteers and coaches. All participants must sign the waiver. Many thanks to Andre, the owner of the SF Climbing Center, for setting this up for us!
Find out more »Indoor Pickleball
October 19 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm MDT
Pickleball combines exercise and social interaction, so it is perfect for people with Parkinson’s. There's no charge for the Pickleball session, but the daily admission fee to GCCC (typically $4.00 for seniors) will need to be paid.
Find out more »Yoga For Parkinsons
October 19 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm MDT
Heather Faucher
This class focuses on alignment, posture, balance, strength, and flexibility. Heather incorporates yoga breathing techniques that help with relaxation, anxiety, and also digestive/elimination issues that are common to PD. There are no prerequisites for this class, but it is helpful to be able to get up and down from the floor with moderate ease, although Heather and any support volunteers can help with this. This class is very practical (no woo-woo chanting) and taught in English (as opposed to Sanskrit.) A yoga mat is recommended but not required. Care partners are welcome. Namaste, everyone!
Heather Faucher has worked in the fitness industry for 25 years, teaching cardio kickboxing, group cycling (Spinning), group weight lifting, yoga, core training, and as a personal trainer. She also has a brown belt in Seido (closed fist) karate.
Find out more »Tai Chi Chih taught by Greg Berg
October 20 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm MDT
T’ai Chi Chih (TCC) is a moving meditation that includes 19 gentle, graceful movements and a pose. TCC can improve leg strength, balance, coordination and provide a greater sense of mental clarity and emotional stability. It can help keep you centered and provide a deeper sense of well-being. The practice is easy to learn and easy to practice. TCC was originated by Justin Stone in 1974 in Albuquerque. Justin also taught comparative meditation at the University of New Mexico. See https://taichichih.org/ for more information.
Find out more »PMDA: YOPD Connections Group
October 20 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm MDT
Connect with others who truly understand the unique challenges of Young Onset Parkinson's in this welcoming, retired psychologist with YOPD-led support group sponsors by the PMD Alliance (PMDA). Share experiences, gain practical insights, and build meaningful connections with a community that gets it. Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 5PM PDT. Register at PMDAlliance.
Find out more »Indoor Pickleball
October 21 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm MDT
Pickleball combines exercise and social interaction, so it is perfect for people with Parkinson’s. There's no charge for the Pickleball session, but the daily admission fee to GCCC (typically $1.00 for seniors on Wednesday) will need to be paid.
Find out more »PD Cafe with Karen St. Clair
October 22 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm MDT
PD Cafe is now our weekly in-person support group meeting! Certain meetings will have a speaker, usually on the second Thursday of the month. Otherwise, the meeting is open discussion where you can bring the topic of your choice, provide your wisdom and suggestions to others and share information.
The experts are in the room!! Facilitated by Karen St. Clair.
Find out more »Indoor Pickleball
October 26 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm MDT
Pickleball combines exercise and social interaction, so it is perfect for people with Parkinson’s. There's no charge for the Pickleball session, but the daily admission fee to GCCC (typically $4.00 for seniors) will need to be paid.
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