Classes
Classes & Activities
All members and care partners are welcome to join our weekly programming!
There is no cost for discussion groups, classes, activities and most exercise programs offered through the BPA. This is possible due to the generosity of our donors. I hope you will join us soon for one of these opportunties!
Questions? Email BPA Executive Director, Laura Soldato
Power for PD
Mondays at 1 pm | Crestwood Christian Church
Power for PD is a group exercise class that combines aerobic and physical therapy exercises together for a great workout! Care Partners are welcome in this class.
Crestwood Christian Church Gymnasium, 1882 Bellefonte Dr, Lexington, KY 40503
Loud Crowd
Tuesdays at 11 am | Virtual
The LOUD Crowd is a state-of-the-art national program designed to help persons with PD, by training a person to complete a series of simple exersises that strengthen the voice and improve speech clarity and swallowing. It is still meeting virtually.
For more information, contact Speech Pathology Department at (859) 260-6129 or email Heather directly for the link at Heather.gaddis@bhsi.com
Drums Alive!
Tuesdays at 2 pm | Crestwood Christian Church
Drums Alive! is an active class that combines music therapy and physical therapy together in a program specifically designed for Parkinson’s patients and their care partners. Drums Alive! uses movement, music and drums to engage those with PD hopefully helping with balance and coordination.
Tai Chi
Wednesday at 1 pm | Crestwood Christian Church
Tai Chi now meets on a permanent basis Wednesdays at 1 pm. Tai Chi is an internal Chinese martial art practiced for defense training, health benefits, and meditation. It is highly recommended for people with PD. Care Partners are welcome in this class.
Crestwood Christian Church, 1882 Bellefonte Dr, Lexington, KY 40503
Therapeutic Singing Group
Thursdays at 2 pm | Crestwood Christian Church
The Therapeutic Singing Group is for people with PD and their care partners. It combines voice and breathing exercises within the music therapy class. Care Partners are welcome in this class.
Parkinson's Exercise Program (PEP)
Thursdays at 6 pm | Cardinal Hill
PEP is a high-energy group exercise class designed for highly functioning persons with Parkinson’s and tailored to their specific needs. Participants must be able to move without the help of an assisted device. Care Partners are welcome in this class.
Cardinal Hill, Entrance E, Outpatient Therapy Center
