Submitted photosThe Hagerstown Parkinson’s Support Group held its annual summer picnic June 16 at Martin L. "Marty" Snook Memorial Park in Halfway.
The Hagerstown, Maryland Parkinson’s Support Group held its fall picnic on Sept. 15. Twenty-six people associated with Parkinson’s disease enjoyed the day at Martin L. “Marty” Snook Memorial Park.
The host, Art Guyer, welcomed the group and awarded a number of prizes including 10 potted plants. The co-host, Dean Cook, called bingo for the group, giving away about 30 wrapped prizes brought by the members.
Attending the picnic were: Art and Doris Guyer, Dean Cook, Mike and Marci Saterbak, Ecile and Ragan Shaw, Bill Storms, Jay and Betty Stouffer, Chuck and Aura Bihun, Hugh and Linda McSweyn, Vi McConnell, Marie Fogarty, Talia Valencia, Charles and Betty Martin, Edie Johnston, Chet and Rose Fabijanski, Judy and Sam Fiery and Gloria and Carl Rith.
The Hagerstown Parkinson’s Support Group meets on the first Thursday of the month at 11:45 a.m. at the Western Sizzlin’ Restaurant in Hagerstown. Anyone associated with Parkinson’s or even just interested in learning about the disease is welcome to attend. A variety of speakers help educate members throughout the year. In addition to the regular monthly meetings, the group holds a caregivers’ breakfast on the third Monday of every month at the Hagerstown Family Diner, bowling once a month and other activities.
For more information, visit the website at www.fareshare.net/Parkinsons or contact the facilitator at 4Parkinsons@gmail.com or by phone at 240-625-2722
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