Giving yourself the power to act
At Parkinson Montréal-Laval, every event is an opportunity to connect, learn, and enjoy meaningful moments together. Whether it’s conferences, workshops, themed gatherings, or physical and social activities — there’s always something happening to help you live better with Parkinson’s while building strong and lasting connections. Our activities are open to everyone, with registration required. Join us and be part of a vibrant, engaged, and caring community!
Schedule – Spring-Summer 2026
Session from May 19 to August 5, with exceptions
Should you have questions or if you would like to register for an activity, please contact us directly by email or phone:
servicespml@parkinsonquebec.ca / 514-868-0597
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For Dance Therapy, exceptionally, registration must be done by telephone, at 514 868-0597.
Important Information
- General registration begins on April 15, 2026.
- Spring-Summer session activities start on May 19, 2026.
- If you wish to try a new activity, you can register and choose the option “I will pay by check or by phone”. If you do not continue, it will be free; if you choose to continue the session, you will be billed.
- Accompanying caregivers receive a 50% discount.
- As in the fall session, a 10% discount applies for registration in a second activity and a 20% discount for a third activity.
- It is also possible to register during the session and pay a prorated amount for the remaining classes.
- If you are unable to participate in one of our activities due to financial constraints, please send us a message at servicespml@parkinsonquebec.ca or call 514-868-0597. We will surely find a way to accommodate you.
To learn more about support groups and other services
Monthly Group Meetings
Online Support Group for People Living with Parkinson’s and Their Care partners – with Claire
Every 2nd Tuesday of the month, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Free, but advance registration is required
Online Support Group for Caregivers – with Christianne
Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Free, but advance registration is required
Online Support Group for People Living with Parkinson’s – with Grier
Every last Wednesday of the month, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
Free, but advance registration is required
To register:
servicespml@parkinsonquebec.ca
514-868-0597
- Activities informations -
COUPLE CHAT: HAND IN HAND
Date: Friday May 8, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Location: 560 OntarioStreet East, Montreal
Berri-UQAM or Sherbrooke Metro, or payable Indigo underground parking, St-Hubert entrance
We invite you to join us for a coffee chat to discuss:
Before the diagnosis: What was your relationship like?
After the diagnosis: What impact has it had?
And tomorrow: What do you want for your relationship?
Registration required – Limited to 6 couples/12 people!
Brief biographies of the speakers
Ernest Godin is a sociologist and psychologist by training. He is a member of the Quebec Order of Psychologists and has worked for over 40 years as an individual and couples psychotherapist. Alongside his clinical work, he has dedicated a significant portion of his career to media work as a host, director, screenwriter, and producer.
Jean-Luc Lacroix is a social worker, marriage and family therapist, and psychotherapist. He is a trainer in Quebec and France, a clinical supervisor, a consultant, and a former university lecturer at various universities in Quebec. Co-founder and co-director (2004-2014) of the Centre d’études, de recherche et de formation à l’intervention systémique (CERFIS). Clinical member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), and “Member Emeritus” of the Centre d’études, de recherche et de formation à l’intervention systémique (2017).
THANK YOU FOR REGISTERING INDIVIDUALLY, ONE COUPLE = 2 people
PRACTICE YOUR VOICE
Location: Centre Belgo
Length: 1 hour
Offered in collaboration with Vocavie
Practice Your Voice is a fun vocal practice workshop designed for people living with Parkinson’s disease. It is organized by Parkinson Montréal–Laval in collaboration with Vocavie.
Led by Ingrid Verduyckt, a professor of speech-language pathology, with the support of speech-language pathology students, the workshop offers 1.5-hour sessions that combine exploration, practice, and reflection on voice and speech.
Each session begins with a vocal warm-up, followed by a variety of activities that engage the voice and speech at different levels of complexity (vocal exercises, text recitation, dialogue improvisation, singing).
The workshop focuses on the pleasure of communication, while also aiming to foster a better understanding of how speech works, to experiment with different ways of using it, and to identify strategies to support its long-term maintenance.
The workshop also incorporates educational elements about available approaches and services, helping to equip participants beyond the sessions.
Finally, it is based on a dynamic of exchange, where participants’ experiential knowledge and the expertise of those in training come together and enrich one another.
VOCAL EXPLORATION WORKSHOP
Location: Zoom
Length: 1 hour
Offered in collaboration with Vocavie
To support voice and creativity, this online vocal exploration course offers exercises, activities, and vocal games to highlight the uniqueness of each voice.
Sessions guided by musician Louise Campbell Warm-ups based on speech therapy Games to explore spoken and sung voice Musical activities such as creating a soundtrack for a video Sharing and learning songs chosen by participants.
No prior musical experience is necessary: come ready to speak, sing, and have a good time together!
NEURO-EQUILIBRIUM
Location : Chalet du Parc Ahuntsic
Length: 1 hour
Offered in collaboration with Neuromotrix
This group class focuses on improving static and dynamic balance and preventing falls. Through proprioceptive and muscle-strengthening exercises, participants learn to better react to environmental disturbances, such as uneven ground or obstacles. Neuro-Equilibrium helps strengthen stability, increase confidence in movement, and maintain independence in daily life.
Session Content:
- Standing Exercises
- Balance, Coordination, and Strengthening Exercises
- Proprioceptive Exercises
Prerequisites: Ability to stand for 1 minute with or without support
Equipment Used: Chair, ball, free weights (dumbbells, water bottles, cans), cushion (optional), towel or belt.
DANCE CLASS: BELGO MONDAYS
Location : in person in Montréal
Length: 1 hour
Offered in collaboration with Parkinson en Movement
The Monday classes are in a dance studio in downtown Montreal where we are quite mobile in the space that we fill with movement, dance, BIG movements and sometimes laughter. We begin with walking and moving to music for about 5 minutes in the space, then a warmup of all joints and major muscle groups with attention to the effort qualities of Time, Space, Force and Flow. Combinations based on high amplitude (BIG movement, gesture and attention) are offered which we build over the weeks. We also work/play and improvise with balance and movements which can be integrated into daily life. A sitting circle for stretching takes place mid class or at the end of the class.
DANCE CLASS: ZOOM THURSDAY
Location : Zoom
Length: 1 hour
Offered in collaboration with Parkinson en Movement
A group of 8 participants who are mobile or can move from a chair work together for Movement/Dance/General discussion. Basic elements of these classes are to encourage the incorporation of dance, movement, and BIG into the daily life of the participants; to bring life into dance and dance into life. The element of BIG targets neuroplasticity and working with the sometimes small, restricted, or held movement. Another focus is being together, moving together and experiencing synchrony people with PD, to be ‘in step’ and dancing an ease which has been forgotten. There is also a focus on mastery of movement and developing kinesthetic awareness. Each person is addressed and followed during the class. This class has been and is a site for training our interns who assist 10 classes as part of their training.
Taught by Joanabbey Sack MA BC DMT RDT (Cofounder of Parkinsons in Movement)
CHAIR EXERCISES
Location : in person at Laval/Zoom (Simultaneous)
Length: 1 hour
Offered in collaboration with Lucie Gougeon
These 60-minute classes are adapted for chair and floor, according to the group’s targeted needs.
All classes include: breathing techniques, movements to work the joints, adapted seated and/or standing postures depending on the theme and final relaxation (8 to 10 minutes) using mindful breathing, body scan, and a short visualization in nature related to well-being.
Details and registrations : servicespml@parkinsonquebec.ca / 514-868-0597 ext. 3
BOXING AND NORDIC WALK
Location : in person in Montréal, Laval, and Dorval
Length: 1 hour
Offered in collaboration with Neuromotrix
Specialized in adapted physical activity, the NeuroMotrix team has made it its mission to improve the quality of life of people living with a neurological disorder or related symptoms.
Because everyone deserves to enjoy life to its fullest potential, NeuroMotrix offers everyone the opportunity to feel better physically and mentally. Neither illness nor age should prevent a person from enjoying the universal benefits of physical activity.
In order to meet the specific needs of each individual, the NeuroMotrix team has developed an approach that bridges the gap between science and practice. Thanks to the links they maintain with the world of scientific research, NeuroMotrix kinesiologists are constantly updating their knowledge. They demonstrate rigor, understanding and humanism towards each client.
Conferences
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Online Conference: Naturopathy & Parkinson’s – Improving Your Quality of Life, One Step at a Time 🌿
Replay Available in French
DESCRIPTION:
Tiphanie Rossato (ND), a naturopath specializing in Parkinson’s and founder of Living Better with Parkinson’s Naturally, led a webinar full of practical and natural advice. Discover concrete ways to improve daily living—from nutrition and sleep to overall well-being.
Webinar : Living with Parkinson’s as a Woman
Replay Available in French (possibility to put subtitle in English on Youtube)
DESCRIPTION:
Presented by Dr. Isabelle Beaulieu-Boire, neurologist and movement disorder specialist at the CIUSSS de l’Estrie and professor at the Université de Sherbrooke. She explores the unique aspects of Parkinson’s disease in women.
A rich and informative session featuring insights and testimonials to better understand the realities faced by women living with Parkinson’s. 💬💜
Online Conference: Driving and My Health with the SAAQ
Replay Available in French
Speaker: Marouan Bel Fakir from the SAAQ
DESCRIPTION:
Do you have questions about driving with Parkinson’s symptoms? Are you thinking about stopping driving?
Driving is a complex activity that requires many skills. After years of driving, it’s easy to forget how many of our functions are engaged when we’re behind the wheel.
Online Conference: How to Choose a Seniors’ Residence?
Replay Available in French
DESCRIPTION:
Are you or a loved one living with Parkinson’s disease and considering a move to a seniors’ residence? This conference will help you make an informed decision tailored to the specific needs related to the disease.
Presented by: Accès Résidences, member of the ACHQ (Association of Housing Advisors of Québec)
Topics Covered:
- Key criteria for making the right choice
- Types of available residences
- Financial aspects to consider
- Expert advice for an informed decision
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Parkinson’s Disease in Women: A Distinctive Experience?
Replay Available in French
With: Dr. Madelaine Sharp
DESCRIPTION:
An enlightening discussion that helped shed light on the unique challenges faced by women with Parkinson’s, both in terms of symptoms and access to care.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
Dr. Madeleine Sharp is a neurologist and clinician-researcher specializing in movement disorders at the Montreal Neurological Institute at McGill University. Her research focuses on understanding the cognitive mechanisms underlying behavioral and cognitive symptoms in patients with neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Parkinson’s.
This conference is now available on the Parkinson Montréal-Laval YouTube page.
Nutraceuticals and Parkinson’s
Replay Available in French
March 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Via Zoom
With: Dr. Frédéric Calon
DESCRIPTION:
Nutraceuticals explore nutrients found in food, vitamins, plants, and minerals. It lies at the intersection of nutrition and pharmaceuticals. Adapted for Zoom, this conference offers insights into how nutrition can influence the well-being of people with Parkinson’s, including the role of omega-3s, interactions between food and medication, and key principles of a tailored nutritional approach.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
Dr. Frédéric Calon is a professor and researcher at CHU de Québec–Université Laval, specializing in neuropharmacology and neurodegenerative diseases. His research on omega-3s and brain health is internationally recognized. With his expertise, he will highlight the latest scientific advances in nutraceuticals and their potential role in improving the quality of life for people with Parkinson’s.
This conference is now available on the Parkinson Montréal-Laval YouTube page
Thank you for making a difference!
At Parkinson Montreal-Laval, we are committed to offering services for people living with Parkinson’s and their care partners. Your donations help us continue providing enriching activities, personalized support, and resources tailored to the needs of our community.
