Recent News

New! Beginner Pickleball Class
When: November 3 and November 17
Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm
Where: Pickle Athletics
4000 Telegraph Ave. Oakland, 94609
Instructor: Darlene “Dar” Vendegna

Are you interested in trying Pickleball, but not sure how to get started? Or have you tried it but feel like you need to learn more in order to really enjoy the game? PD Active has partnered with Pickle Athletics to bring our members introductory indoor pickleball classes.

Annual Fall Gathering

Date: Sunday, October 18
Time: 1:30-3:30pm
Location: Live Oak Park, Picnic Area #2
1275 Walnut St. Berkeley CA, 94709

Join us for PD Active’s Annual Fall Gathering at Live Oak Park. Spend a lovely afternoon outdoors, reconnect with old friends and meet new members.

PD Active will provide non-alcoholic drinks, fruit and cookies. Bring your own picnic lunch and enjoy eating together in the shade of the oak trees. Friends and family are welcome.

Living Parkinson’s: Seven Strategies for Taking Control and Living Your Best Life with Steve Yellen

When: Saturday, September 19
Time: 10:30am-12:30pm
Where: Zoom

Steve Yellen, author of, Living Parkinson’s: Seven Strategies for Taking Control and Living Your Best Life, knows that Parkinson’s is different for everyone. His Living Parkinson’s framework serves as a flexible guide, helping each person discover the approaches that best fit their own unique symptoms, goals and lifestyle.

Join the Legacy Circle During August’s National Make-A-Will Month!

PD Active has established a Legacy Circle to recognize those who include PD Active in their estate plans.

Zen Caregiving and Parkinson’s

Building resilience and compassion for caregivers and loved ones with Roy Remer and Mary Doane

Date: Saturday, August 15
Time: 10:30am-12:30pm
Location: Berkeley Methodist United Church

World Parkinson’s Congress — Report Back

Date: Tuesday, June 23
Time: 5:00pm-6:00pm
Location: on Zoom

The World Parkinson’s Congress (WPC) took place in Phoenix, May 24-27. PD Active members Hari Subramanian, Joanne Ruby and Chris Flores attended and will share their experiences of the conference.

World Parkinson’s Congress

The World Parkinson’s Congress is taking place in Phoenix, May 24-27.

The WPC brings together neuroscientists, clinical researchers, clinicians, rehabilitation specialists, nutritionists, people with Parkinson’s, care partners and others.

In Person Speaker Forum: Dr. Carlie Tanner
April 25, 2026
Time: 10:30am – 12:30pm
Location: Berkeley Methodist United Church

PD Active Community Meeting
Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
Time: 10:30am – 12:30pm
Location: Berkeley Methodist United Church