Indoor Pickleball
2026-10-05 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-10-19 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-10-26 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-11-02 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver) | Genoveva Chavez Community Center (GCCC), 3221 Rodeo Road, Santa Fe, NM
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.

Caregivers Support Group
2026-10-05 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-11-02 15:00 - 16:00 | Memory Care Alliance, 1541 S. St. Francis Drive, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 87505, United States
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
2026-10-05 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-12 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-19 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-26 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-11-02 15:00 - 16:00 | Punching Out Parkinson’s (POP Santa Fe) Gym, 2019 Galisteo Suite B2, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
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.

Tai Chi Chih taught by Greg Berg
2026-10-06 14:30 - 15:30, 2026-10-13 14:30 - 15:30, 2026-10-20 14:30 - 15:30, 2026-10-27 14:30 - 15:30, 2026-11-03 14:30 - 15:30 | Punching Out Parkinson’s (POP Santa Fe) Gym, 2019 Galisteo Suite B2, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
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.

PMDA: YOPD Connections Group
2026-10-06 18:00 - 19:00 | PMDA Zoom Call
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.

Indoor Pickleball
2026-10-07 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-10-14 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-10-21 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-10-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Genoveva Chavez Community Center (GCCC), 3221 Rodeo Road, Santa Fe, NM
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.

PD Cafe: Sleep Issues - Solutions and Strategies
2026-10-08 13:30 - 14:30 | Punching Out Parkinson’s (POP Santa Fe) Gym, 2019 Galisteo Suite B2, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
Karen will lead a discussion on sleep and sleep issues.

Pickleball Cancelled
2026-10-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Genoveva Chavez Community Center (GCCC), 3221 Rodeo Road, Santa Fe, NM
Scheduled closure at GCCC.

PD Cafe with Karen St. Clair
2026-10-15 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-10-22 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-10-29 13:30 - 14:30 | Punching Out Parkinson’s (POP Santa Fe) Gym, 2019 Galisteo Suite B2, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
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.

PMDA: Care Partners Connect
2026-10-15 14:00 - 15:00 | PMDA Zoom Call
Care Partners Connect is a national support group, sponsored by the Parkinson’s & Movement Disorders Alliance (PMDA), with care partners joining from all over the country via Zoom. Subscribe to the PMDA newsletter to be reminded. Register at PMDA.

Rock Climbing for PD
2026-10-17 14:00 - 15:30 | Santa Fe Climbing Center, 3008 Cielo Court, Santa Fe, NM, United States
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!

PMDA: YOPD Connections Group
2026-10-20 18:00 - 19:00 | PMDA Zoom Call
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.

PD Clubhouse: Halloween Party and Pumpkin Carving (registration required)
2026-10-31 13:00 - 15:00 | Punching Out Parkinson’s (POP Santa Fe) Gym, 2019 Galisteo Suite B2, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
POP Santa Fe will be having our Halloween Party and pumpkin carving PD Clubhouse on Saturday, October 31 from 1 to 3pm. Come have some tricks or treats, and tap into your creative brain to carve up a pumpkin – they’ll be cleaned and ready to go. There will be prizes for most creative pumpkin and costume! (Costumes are not required but isn’t it more fun if you wear something?) Everyone is invited – bring family and friends! Please sign up for the Clubhouse on Punchpass if you plan to attend (sign up for every extra person you plan to bring as well) so we have enough pumpkins.
