The Parkinson Foundation of Canada
Conference and Annual General Meeting
"Great Accomplishments * Great Expectations"
Friday- Sunday, October 20-22, 1995
The International Chestnut Hotel
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
1965-1995 Thirty Years!
This event will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Parkinson Foundation
of Canada, the national charitable organization dedicated to raising
funds for research into the cause and treatment of Parkinson's, to
providing services which assist Parkinsonians and their families, and to
distributing information to individuals and organizations across Canada.
AGENDA
Friday, October 20, 1995
(The conference is wheelchair accessible. Simultaneous interpretation
will be provided for the plenary sessions on Saturday.)
12:00-5:00 Registration
1:30-2:30
Dr. Anthony Graham "Leading a Volunteer Organization into the
20th Century"
2:30-4:30
Plenary sessions for delegates from Parkinson's Chapters, self-help
groups and affiliates: "Volunteer Action in Our Community" New Projects
and Resources
4:30 - Break
5:30-7:30
Conference Reception. Dr. John Wherrett: "Research 1995"
Saturday, October 21, 1995
9:00 - Dr. Ronald Tasker "Parkinson's: We've Come a Long Way"
10:00
Tai Chi Demonstration
Health Product Fair
Research Exhibits
Parkinson's Information Posters
Display of Volunteer Projects
11:45
Conference Luncheon "30 years of Achievements" Salute to Volunteers
1:30 - Break
2:00 Lucille Carleton "Sex, Love and Chronic Illness"
2:45 - Exercise Break
3:00 "Parkinson's 24 Hours a Day" Small group discussions.
Sunday, October 22, 1995
Living With Parkinson's
(Professional Speakers, Discussions, Printed Material
9:00 "Daily Challenges
9:20 "Anxiety: Learning to Live with Parkinson's"
9:55 "Making the Most of your Energy"
10:30 Yoga Demonstration & Break
11:00 "A Good Night's Sleep
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Please register before September 8, 1995. For additional information,
phone 416-366-0099 or 1-800-565-3000
Fax 416-366-9190
The Parkinson Foundation of Canada
390 Bay Street #310
Toronto, Ontario
M4W 1A5
