Residents throughout the islands who have been diagnosed with Parkinsons disease, together with their spouses and/or caregivers, can learn more about this baffling disease by joining a group in which attendees could hear from an expert and/or discuss each matter together.

Lopez is the only island where there is now such a group, and it respects both locals and those living elsewhere in the San Juans. For more information about the group, call Jackie Ashe at 468-2435, or send her an email at jackieashe@centurytel.net. The Lopez group meets the third Monday at 4:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place in Lopez Village.

Those living on Orcas and San Juan Islands are also encouraged to form their own groups. San Juan Islanders seek someone to help form such an organization on this island. Those who are interested can contact Grossman.

For more information, contact Ted Grossman at 376-4979 or 376-2666, or email tfgrossman@yahoo.com.

Ted Grossman

Orcas Island

Jackie Ashe

Lopez Island