Houston Area Parkinson Society

08/21/2026

Dance for PD is more than beautiful movement, amazing live musics, and incredible instructors: its community. Join us every Monday at Houston Ballet! Call Angelica for more info at 713.313.1652.

08/20/2026

And that's a wrap on Summer Lecture Series 2026! Thanks to all who joined us at our August program, especially presenters Herbert Dupont, MD, MACP, Mya Schiess, MD, and Megan Hanratty, OTD, OTR/L! Stay tuned for special events in the Fall...

08/20/2026

08/19/2026

Did you know August is National Make-a-Will Month? It is an annual reminder about the importance of planning for your loved ones’ futures and creating a legacy that lasts beyond your lifetime.
Please consider including HAPS in your estate plans to support future Parkinson’s programming. To learn more, please visit https://haps.org/legacy-circle/ or contact Annette at 713-313-1669 or [email protected]. If you have already added HAPS to your estate plans, please let us know so we may thank you.

08/18/2026

Boxing is hard work, but it’s also full of joy! Just look at David, who’s wrapped up his boxing class and is all smiles! Interested? Contact Angelica at 713. 313.1652 for more information on how to participate in HAPS Boxing classes.

08/17/2026

Time is running out for HAPS to reach its $30,000 Kerr/Thorp Challenge giving goal. Through the end of August, HAPS Advisory Board members Rob Kerr and Jim Thorp will match donations to $15,000. This means your contribution will have twice the impact providing free Parkinson’s programming, such as educational events, therapeutic exercise classes, transportation, respite care, and support groups.

Donating is easy: visit https://haps.org/support/ or scan the QR code.
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08/17/2026

08/14/2026

Kathleen Crist, LMSW, HAPS Executive Director is honored to be recognized as a Houston Business Journal 2026 Women Who Mean Business Awards honoree!

This award highlights accomplished women working to strengthen our community, and she is grateful to be included among this group.

Read the full announcement here:

https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2026/08/10/women-who-mean-business-2026-houston-leaders.html

08/13/2026

In late July, HAPS Executive Director Kathleen Crist was pleased to join her fellow executive colleagues in Denver at the annual Parkinson's Network meeting. IPN "is a group of regional nonprofit organizations from across the country that work together to share best practices, valuable resources, and take collective action toward improving the quality of life for those impacted by Parkinson’s disease," and HAPS. is proud to be a part of such a consortium.

08/12/2026

Meet in Galveston for a Lunch & Learn on August 28

Plan Ahead: Tips for Mobility & Independence at Home
Speaker: Paige Denny, PT, DPT, Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Register here: https://form.123formbuilder.com/6962811/galveston-lunch-learn-aug-2026
RSVP required. For more information, contact Maggie at 713.313.1648 or email [email protected]