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2026-06-30
Dear PingPongParkinson New York City,

Here's our news this month:
  • August Calendar 
  • Good News about Fees
  • Lecture on Anxiety and Depression
  • Bandeen Center Happenings
  • Ping Pod "Stay Active" Program
  • Welcome Newbies
  • Please Donate

August Calendar 

Click on our homepage PingPongParkinson® New York City to register for sessions. The calendar is updated continuously, so be sure to check regularly. Pre-registration is required. You do not need to bring a paddle or balls to any session. 


If you are headed to a Ping Pod venue, your door opener links are here:


Good News about Fees 
I previously announced an increase in session fees that would take effect in September.  I am happy to report that there will be no increase through the end of this year, made possible by a surge in donations from our community. 

Fees will remain at $15 per session. (Session at the Brooklyn and Gertrude Ederle Rec Center sites are free through the end of the year as we continue to launch these new sites). 

If the fee presents financial hardship for you, let me know. The fee will be waived; no documentation is needed. 

Lecture on Depression and Anxiety
Dr. David Roane, Chair, Department of Psychiatry at Lenox Hill Hospital/Northwell spoke to a packed audience on the topic of psychiatry for Parkinson's patients on July 28th.  He noted the high prevalence of depression and/or anxiety among people living with Parkinson's and the evolution of treatments for these conditions.  There were many questions from attendees about interactions of medications for psychiatric conditions versus medications for Parkinson's, and other specific treatments, which Dr. Roane answered drawing from current research and his own extensive experience treating patients. 

Thanks to Bill Easterly for leading our lecture series and Maliq Mendez of Northwell for hosting the lecture.

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Bandeen Center Happenings 
Our friends at the Bandeen Center (133 East 58th Street at Lexington Avenue) have a lot going on this month:

Ping Pong Table! After listening to the begging and pleading of our community of ping pong addicts, the Bandeen Center is now the proud owner of its own ping pong table.  The table is available for members to play on an ad hoc basis, and I hear that some of the Bandeen staff are quite good!
 
Free lecture and tour
"What I Know Now: A Parkinson's Conversation with Dr. Frucht & Jessica Rauchman," held at The Bandeen Center (133 East 58th Street at Lexington Ave) on Thursday, September 24.

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4:30 pm – Drop-in tours of The Bandeen Center
5:30 pm – Panel discussion, followed by a brief Q&A
Dr. Steve Frucht, Director of NYU's Fresco Institute for Parkinson's & Movement Disorders, will join Bandeen Center member Jess Rauchman for a conversation about Jess's 12-year journey with PD and the hope that recent advances in research and treatment offer people living with Parkinson's today.

 Guests may bring a friend or loved one along. To register, contact info@parkinsonswf.org or call (212) 831-3476.

For more information, click here. 


Ping Pod "Stay Active" Program

Did you know that there is a new skill building program for our generation at the W99 Ping Pod (243 W 99th St.)? 

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The "Stay Active" program is a 2-hour weekly coach-led session each Wednesday from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Each session includes expert instruction, focused drills, and structured play. All equipment is provided, and the coaches tailor the experience to all skill levels. 

Pricing depends on your membership status with Ping Pod:

Non-Members: $40 | Members: $35 | Home Active Members: $20

For more information or to sign up, click here. 


Welcome Newbies!
Click here to see PingPongParkinson New York FAQs.


Donate

PingPongNYC has achieved 501(c)(3) status—your tax-deductible donations help us bring the joy and health benefits of ping pong to New Yorkers with movement disorders. Our EIN is 39-2259706. Please share this good news with your family and friends and encourage them to donate in any of the following ways:

  • Click here to donate using your credit card on our website.
  • Donate via Zelle to our account  pingpongnyc.inc@gmail.com 
  • Donate via PayPal - click here
  • Donate via Venmo to our account PingPongNYC Inc.@PingPongNYC
  • Volunteer (admin support, greeters, web programmers, grant writers) : contact Janrosetwo@gmail.com or 516.680.7983
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