Reflections of the
Parkinson’s Journey
This blog is a compilation of the amazing work of members of the Parkinson’s community who began or re-ignited their creative writing work as part of our Creative Connections Virtual Expressive Arts Program.
This program has grown and expanded through a partnership with Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sarasota. Most recently Creative Connections welcomed the passion and talents of Student Volunteer, Edward Shen to lead a Creative Writing Workshop Series. Those that joined Edward each week learned about Haikus, Sonnets, and most importantly how to use their VOICE, something that can often be a challenge for those on their PD journey.
This program became an opportunity for the Parkinson’s community to express themselves and then share and collaborate with their peers. We hope you enjoy this blog that showcases the talents of the Parkinson’s community!
Creative Writing Workshop – Poetry – Free Verse
Featuring work by Carol McClenahan The P-Word THE P-WORD Do NOT ever speak the P-word, Garbled enunciation, mouth mumblings Head hidden inside of a torn Paper
Local Organization Offers New Virtual Spanish-Language Support Group for People with Parkinson’s
Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinson’s announced a new support program in Spanish for people with Parkinson’s and their Care Partners. This group is offered at
Creative Writing Workshop – Short Stories
Featuring work by Robert S. Lewis THE ORDEAL IN THE DESERT ROBERT S. LEWIS As the flame-stained sky and heat waves from the black top
Paint the Town Orange Day Connects People Living With Parkinson’s Disease
SARASOTA – Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinson’s recently held a number of virtual events to bring together people affected by Parkinson’s. Every year, approximately 60,000
The 4th Annual Neuro Challenge Parkinson’s EXPO A Global Virtual Interactive Experience
SARASOTA – The 4th Annual Parkinson’s Expo presented by Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinson’s on June 12, 2021 welcomed over 1100 virtual attendees from 36
Creative Writing Workshop – Short Stories
Featuring work by Wayne “Yellow Demon” I didn’t think twice about driving the school bus even though I had just turned 16 the week before.
