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
- Adrienne Named Coach of the Year!Adrienne was named Coach of the Year at CoachCon 2026!
- POP Gym Expansion: September 15, 2026Here’s a new status update on the Gym!
Upcoming Events
Indoor Pickleball
October 5 @ 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 »Caregivers Support Group
October 5 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm MDT
Support group for those caring for someone with late stage Parkinson's, typically 10 years or longer or for someone with MSA, PSP or CBD. Call or email Karen St. Clair if you have questions.
Yoga For Parkinsons
October 5 @ 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 6 @ 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 6 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm MDT
Parkinson's & Movement Disorders Alliance (PMDA)
Connect with others who truly understand the unique challenges of Young Onset Parkinson's in this welcoming, retired psychologist with YOPD-led support group. 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 7 @ 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 8 @ 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.
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