PD Support Groups of

Alabama, Mississippi,

Tennessee, North Florida

& Louisiana

American Parkinson Disease Association

Pictures from

past retreats

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The Young Onset Parkinson's Retreat for 2005 has been canceled due to the extensive damage from hurricane Katrina.

    

Due to hurricane damage, the APDA Young Onset Parkinson’s Retreat (held in the past in Ocean Springs, MS), is tentatively scheduled for Townsend, TN; Thurs. March 16 thru Sun. March 19 (3 nights).

Townsend in NE Tennessee, is near Knoxville, where you would fly into McGhee-Tyson Airport.  If driving, Townsend is about 600 miles from Ocean Springs.  This beautiful, peaceful area is located at the entrance to the Great Smokey Mountains. Just minutes away is Cades Cove  the most visited area of the national parks.  Visit the Cove which is full of nature and history, and such recreational activities as camping and fishing. There is also a lush 18-hole golfcourse in Townsend, Laurel Valley Golf. Or drive a short distance to Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg, home of Dollywood Theme Park, Ripley’s Aquarium, and numerous other family activities (not to mention some great shopping, candy & craft shops!)