Tag: parkinsons

Parkinson’s and Pickleball

Don Amour Since this past fall, every Tuesday and Friday at 9:30 a.m., a group of Parkinson’s patients, their caregivers, and volunteers from the Quail Creek Pickleball Club get together at courts 1 and 2 at Quail Creek. Over the hour-and-a-half session, there is some social time to get acquainted and share information on our…

Pickleball for Parkinson’s Study at Quail Creek

On Oct. 8, 10 Parkinson’s patients, their caregivers, and pickleball volunteers gathered at the Quail Creek pickleball courts for a session of the Intro to Pickleball for Parkinson’s study. Mary Riley, former teacher and coach, current personal trainer, pickleball addict, and Parkinson’s patient, talked about her diagnosis, treatments, and benefits from playing pickleball. She discussed…

In Passing

Jim Bottlinger Jim Bottlinger passed away peacefully on July 7, 2024 at the age of 84. He is survived by his loving wife, Jane, and their blended family, which includes four children, two step-children, 12 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers. Originally from the Buffalo, N.Y., area, Jim dedicated 35…