There is growing evidence that exercise can help keep Parkinson’s symptoms at bay. Exercise also can help you feel better mentally and emotionally. If motivation is a problem, joining a class can help you stay on track. Most of the exercise classes listed charge a monthly fee to participants. Fees vary, but the average cost is $50 per month to attend class twice a week. AZ-APDA will pay half the cost of the class up to $25 per month for dues paying members. You pay your portion directly to the instructor and AZ-APDA will pay the balance.  Check the calendar for classes.

Southern Arizona Southern Arizona
TUCSON - MID VALLEY
(Wednesday and Friday)
11:00 am to 12:00 noon
Mid Valley Athletic Club
140 S. Tucson Blvd.
Contact Stephanie Christenson 520-792-3654
TUCSON - HEALTHSOUTH
(Monday and Wednesday)
(Tuesday and Thursday)
10:00-11:00 am - exercise
10:00-11:00 am (Thursday) - caregivers*
2650 N. Wyatt Drive
Near Grant and Swan
Call 520-325-1300 x4080
*Caregivers meet in dining room during Thursday class.
TUCSON - MT. VIEW RETIREMENT VILLAGE
(Monday and Wednesday)
10:00 am to 11:30 am
Mt. View Retirement Village Multi-Purpose room
7900 N. La Canada at Magee
Contact John Bartlett 520-229-3350
SIERRA VISTA
(Monday and Thursday)
2:00 - 3:00 pm
Health H20 Medical Fitness
3837 S. Highway 92
Nancy Buttke  520-378-3393
GREEN VALLEY
(Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
9:00-9:45 am
Presbyterian Church
Contact Ora Keller 520-393-0723
GREEN VALLEY AQUATICS
(Monday and Wednesday) 11:00 am
Therapy pool of La Posada's outpatient department.
700 W. La Posada Circle
Call Bell Alvarez at 520-648-2200
ORO VALLEY - SADDLEBROOK
(T/Th) 1:30-3:00 pm-HOA 1
Arts & Crafts Bldg. #3
Contact Vera Shury 520-275-8755
vshury@libertyscience.com
ORO VALLEY - SUN CITY VISTOSO
(T/Th) 3:30-5:00 pm
Vistoso Center Apache Room
(Mon) 10:00 - 11:00 am (TaiChi)
Sun City Social Hall dance studio
Contact Vera Shury 520-275-8755
vshury@libertyscience.com
Central Arizona  
SCOTTSDALE - HEALTHSOUTH - Shea & 96th St.
Parkinson's Aquatic Class - Monday & Wednesday 12:00 - 1:00 pm $5.00/class or $30/month
Parkinson's Gym - Monday & Wednesday 11:30 - 12:00 $5.00/class or $15/month
Parkinson's Art of Moving Exercise Class - Thursday 2:00 - 3:00 pm  $5.00/class
Contact: Melinda Theobald 480-551-5423   melinda.theobald@healthsouth.com
 For the following exercise classes , pre-registration required  and cost is $5 per class. 
Call 602-406-6903 to pre-register
Avondale/Litchfield Park/Goodyear
The Art of Moving

Thursday 10-11 am Jan. 10 – July 31
Skyway Church of the West Valley
14900 W. Van Buren, Goodyear
Carefree/Cave Creek/N. Scottsdale
The Art of Moving

Tuesday 12-1pm Jan. 8 – May 20
SonRise Community Church
29505 N. Scottsdale Rd.
(Scottsdale & Drixileta Dr.)
Chandler
The Art of Moving

Tuesday 2:30-3:30 pm Jan. 8 – July 29
Village Oaks Assisted Living
1919 W. Carla Vista Dr.
(Dobson & Chandler Blvd.)
Fountain Hills
The Art of Moving

Fridays 9-10 pm Jan. 11 – June 27
Fountain Hills Senior Center
13001 N. La Montana
Mesa/East Mesa
The Art of Moving

Mondays 1-2 pm Jan. 14 – July 28
Red Mountain Multigeneration Center
7550 E. Adobe Rd., East Mesa
 
The Art of Moving
Wednesdays 1-2 pm Jan. 9 – July 30
Apache Wells, Room C, 2274 N. 56th St.
Tai Chi
Thursday 11 am – 12 pm Jan. 10 – July 31
He Springs of East Mesa
6220 E. Broadway
(between Power & Recker Roads)
 
Phoenix - Exercise
The Art of Moving

Tuesday 2-3 pm Jan. 8 – July 29
Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center
602-406-4921 Kris Watts
500 W. Thomas Rd. Suite 720
Voice Class
Tuesday 3-3:30 pm Jan. 8 – July 29
Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center
Tai Chi
Wednesday 1-2 pm Jan. 8 – July 30
Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center
Exercise
The Art of Moving

Wednesday 102 pm Jan. 9 – July 30
Shepherd of the Hills Congregational Church
5524 E. Lafayette Blvd. (56th St., s of Camelback)
 
Scottsdale
The Art of Moving

Tuesday 10-11 am Jan. 8 – July 29
Freedom Inn, 15436 N. 64th St.
(Greenway & 64th St.)
Tai Chi
Thursday 10-11 am Jan. 10 – May 29
Freedom Inn, 15436 N. 64th St.
(Greenway & 64th St.)
Tempe
The Art of Moving

Thursday 1-2 pm Jan. 10 – May 29
First Baptist Church of Tempe
4525 S. McClintock Dr.
The Art of Moving
Monday 2 classes: 9-10 am; 10-11 am
Jan. 7 – July 28
Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist Church
13658 Meeker Blvd. Sun City West
(Meeker & R.H. Johnson)
Sun Cities
The Art of Moving

Thursday 1-2 pm Jan. 10 – July 31
Care from the Heart
10032 W. Bell Rd., Suite 106
(99th & Bell Rd.)
Sun Lakes
The Art of Moving

Monday 10:30-11:30 Jan. 7 – July 2
Sun Lakes United Methodist Church
9428 E. Riggs Rd.
Sun Lakes
Tai Chi

11:15am – 12:15 pm Jan. 10 – July 31
Sun Lakes Country Club, Mirror Room
256001 S. Sun Lakes Blvd.
Ballroom Dancing Basics-Let’s Get Dancing!
Phoenix/Scottsdale
Fridays 1-3 pm Jan. 11 – April/May
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church-gym
3641 N. 56th St. (NE corner of 56th St.
& Indian School)
Ballroom Dancing Basics-Let’s Get Dancing!
Sun Cities
Mondays 1-3pm Jan 7 – April/May
Shepherd of the Desert Lutheran Church
11025 111th Ave.
Sun Lakes
The Art of Moving

Monday 10:30-11:30 Jan. 7 – July 2
Sun Lakes United Methodist Church
9428 E. Riggs Rd.
Sun Lakes
Tai Chi

11:15am – 12:15 pm Jan. 10 – July 31
Sun Lakes Country Club, Mirror Room
256001 S. Sun Lakes Blvd.
Northern Arizona Northern Arizona
PAYSON
(Wednesday) 10:30 - 11:30
(Friday) 11:15 - 12:15
Yoga class
Contact Cindy Bryant 928-472-7120
cbryant@npgcable.com
PRESCOTT
(Monday and Wednesday) 10:00 - 11:00
Yavapai Regional Medical Center-Wellness Center
930 Division St.
Art of Moving class - caregivers welcome, $3/class
Contact Corrine Kole 928-771-4783
ckole@yrmc.org
SEDONA
Parkinsons Fit
(3rd Friday) 11:00 am
Sedona Winds Retirement Center
Jan Tanis 928-300-7550
jmtanis@npgcable.com

 

For the following class, pre-registration required  and cost is $5 per class. 

Prescott
Monday & Wednesday 10-11 am
Yavapai Regional Medical Center-Wellness Center
930 Division St.
Registration & Information 928-771-4783

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