POP Santa Fe Community

Caregivers Support Group
2026-07-06 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-03 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Denver) | 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.

Outdoor Pickleball at Romero Park
2026-07-08 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-15 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-22 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Outdoor Pickleball Courts at Romero Park, 2100 Caja del Oro Grant Rd, Santa Fe, NM, United States
Pickleball combines exercise and social interaction, so it is perfect for people with Parkinson’s. There’s no charge for the Pickleball session.

PD Cafe with Gordon Woods
2026-07-09 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-16 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-23 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Punching Out Parkinson’s (POP Santa Fe) Gym, 2019 Galisteo Suite B2, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
PD Cafe with Gordon Woods is an informal, roundtable conversation on the full range of topics related to PD. This will be an open session chat with Gordon, and a great opportunity to ask questions about PD.

Gordon Woods is from Las Cruces, NM and studied chemistry (BS 1974), microbiology, medicine (MD 1980), and internal medicine (board-certified 1984). He joined the faculty of UC, Davis (1989), U.IL (1996), U.AZ (2004), and the TTUHSC Paul L. Foster School of Medicine in TX (2009). Dr. Woods has been managing his own PD diagnosis since 2011 and retired to Santa Fe, New Mexico in 2021. He enjoys music, traveling, writing, and, of course, boxing.

Recently Diagnosed With Gordon Woods, (Part 2 of 3): Exercise, Support, & Therapy
2026-07-09 13:30 - 14:30 | Punching Out Parkinson’s (POP Santa Fe) Gym, 2019 Galisteo Suite B2, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
This 50-minute session will include a brief presentation on the available support for people with PD including counseling, support groups, and caregivers, medical and nonmedical therapies, exercise, safety issues, and difficulties with speech. After the presentation, there will be time for open discussion.

Gordon Woods is from Las Cruces, NM and studied chemistry (BS 1974), microbiology, medicine (MD 1980), and internal medicine (board-certified 1984). He joined the faculty of UC, Davis (1989), U.IL (1996), U.AZ (2004), and the TTUHSC Paul L. Foster School of Medicine in TX (2009). Dr. Woods has been managing his own PD diagnosis since 2011 and retired to Santa Fe, New Mexico in 2021. He enjoys music, traveling, writing, and, of course, boxing.

*Disclaimer. The information presented during these sessions is intended for informational purposes only. Any information provided shall not be considered advice, a recommendation, or guidance. We are providing information for the attendee to consider and are not responsible for the use of the information by the attendee.

PMDA: Care Partners Connect
2026-07-16 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-20 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
2026-07-18 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-08-15 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!

WE ARE GOING BIG!!!
2026-07-23 13:30 - 14:30 | the Santa Fe Zoom Room
JOIN US FOR TEENIORS INTRODUCTION VIA OUR ZOOM ROOM

Are you having trouble with a particular app on your phone? Do you want to change your FONT size so you can see it better? Maybe you would like a new app that might help you manage your meds or prepare a grocery list?

In this session, we will be introduced to the Teeniors program via ZOOM. Teeniors are tech-savvy teen & young adults who help seniors (or any- aged person) learn technology through one-on-one, personal coaching. Whether it’s a smart phone, computer, or software, it is the goal of Teeniors to empower you to connect with your loved ones, engage with your community, and the world through technology, while providing paid, meaningful jobs for youth.

Learn more at their website.

Trish, the founder of Teeniors in Albuquerque will introduce us to Teeniors and explain how this concept came about and how they can help our Parkinson’s Community learn to use their cell phone apps, computer programs and more. AND we’re not finished …

On July 25th, from 1:00pm – 3:00 pm at our PD Clubhouse, we will have a hand’s-on working session with Teeniors where they will physically help you learn and understand the programs and apps on your smart phone, lap top or IPad which you may be having difficulty with. Remember to bring your devices! Mark this on your calendar! It’s also going to be our Sledgehammer and Slices party to kick-off the demolition/construction of our gym Expansion!!!!! YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS ANY OF THIS.

Pizza and refreshments for this event are graciously provided by AbbVie.

PD Clubhouse: Teeniors Workshop + Sledgehammers & Slices Party
2026-07-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Punching Out Parkinson’s (POP Santa Fe) Gym, 2019 Galisteo Suite B2, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
We were introduced to Teeniors of Albuquerque in our ZOOM ROOM on July 23rd and now, they are physically coming to our gym for and hands-on Teeniors Workshop. Bring your smart phone, laptop and IPad.

Teeniors are tech-savvy teens and young adults who will help our PD community learn technology through one-on-one, personal coaching. Whether is a smart phone, computer, or software, it is the goal of Teeniors to empower our people to connect with their loved ones, engage with your community and world through technology, while providing paid, meaningful jobs for these young people!

Here is the Teeniors link: Teeniors®: (505) 600-1297 – Tech Support for Seniors

BRING YOUR DEVICES!

And after you have learned how to utilize your apps – you can knock down a wall to kick-off the construction of our exciting gym expansion! Pizza and refreshments will be sponsored by AbbVie.

Indoor Pickleball
2026-08-03 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-10 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-17 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 $4.00 for seniors) will need to be paid.

Indoor Pickleball
2026-08-05 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-12 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-19 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.

PMDA: Care Partners Connect
2026-08-06 14:00 - 15:00 | PMDA Zoom Call
Parkinson’s & Movement Disorders Alliance (PMDA)

Care Partners Connect is a national support group with care partners joining from all over the country. Subscribe to the PMDA newsletter to be reminded. The group meets on the first and third Thursday of each month. Register at PMDA.

Recently diagnosed (Part 3 of 3): Medication - find the tools that work for you and don’t settle
2026-08-13 13:30 - 14:30 | Punching Out Parkinson’s (POP Santa Fe) Gym, 2019 Galisteo Suite B2, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
Gordon Woods, MD

This session will include a brief presentation on the treatment of PD with commonly used medications, including levodopa, dopamine agonists, MAO-B inhibitors, COMT inhibitors, anticholinergics, and amantadine. After the presentation, there will be open time for discussion.

Gordon Woods is from Las Cruces, NM and studied chemistry (BS 1974), microbiology, medicine (MD 1980), and internal medicine (board-certified 1984). He joined the faculty of UC, Davis (1989), U.IL (1996), U.AZ (2004), and the TTUHSC Paul L. Foster School of Medicine in TX (2009). Dr. Woods has been managing his own PD diagnosis since 2011 and retired to Santa Fe, New Mexico in 2021. He enjoys music, traveling, writing, and, of course, boxing.

*Disclaimer. The information presented during these sessions is intended for informational purposes only. Any information provided shall not be considered advice, a recommendation, or guidance. We are providing information for the attendee to consider and are not responsible for the use of the information by the attendee.

PD Cafe with Karen St. Clair
2026-08-20 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.

Pickleball Cancelled
2026-08-24 13:00 - 14:00 | Genoveva Chavez Community Center (GCCC), 3221 Rodeo Road, Santa Fe, NM
Scheduled closure at GCCC.

Tai Chi Chih taught by Greg Berg
2026-08-25 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.

Pickleball Canceled
2026-08-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Genoveva Chavez Community Center (GCCC), 3221 Rodeo Road, Santa Fe, NM
Scheduled closure at Genoveva Chavez for maintenance and upkeep.
