Welcome

Welcome to the Connecticut Parkinson's Working Group

We are a non-profit organization that provides support and social networking for people with Parkinson’s and their caregivers. We meet once a month to share information and experiences. Most meetings have a presenter who is an expert in his/her field.

Meetings are the 3rd Saturday of the month from 10:00AM to 12:00PM
at
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church
1055 Randolph Road
Middletown, CT 06457

Next Meeting: April 18, 2026

Parkinson’s and Gut Health; Breakout Sharing Session


Monica Marcello, MS, RDN, founder of Dietitian Driven, specializes in helping patients access evidence-based nutrition care through insurance. Her presentation on Parkinson’s disease and gut health will discuss the science behind the gut-brain connection and practical dietary approaches that may help support digestive health and quality of life. A breakout sharing session will follow the presentation.

Future Meetings:
May 16th: Annual Meeting; Home Safety Tips; Breakout Sharing Session
June 20th: Ask the Doctor – Dr. Machado
July 18th: Meditation and Mindfulness; Breakout Sharing Session

Please join us at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1055 Randolph Road, Middletown, CT -OR- Online (Zoom). To register: Contact Martha at martha.jaffe@cpwg.org or 860-704-9519 and let her know if you plan to attend online or in-person.