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Stay CuriousBeyond Parkinson's

Weekly online conversations with unexpected questions, honest answers, and a little game play along the way.

Welcome to Parkinson's Curious.

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You are Invited.

Join us live on Zoom for interactive small-group experiences designed exclusively for people living with Parkinson's.

Come as you are. Share a story, weigh in on a quick poll, or just listen. Every gathering is designed to spark conversation, curiosity, and connection.

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For people with Parkinson's
Richie Pikunis
Richie Pikunis
Kelly Willenborg
Kelly Willenborg

Parkinson's Peer Connect

Real conversation about living with Parkinson's. A facilitated online space to talk openly, listen without judgment, and connect with others who truly understand.1 hourFree!

Weekly Sessions · 2:00 PM CT

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Conversation. Connection. Play. Curiosity.

What makes it different

What Makes Parkinson's Curious Different?

Parkinson's Curious brings people with Parkinson's together for real conversation, connection, and a little fun along the way.

But we are doing things a little differently.

Less lecturing. Less sitting politely while somebody reads slides you could have Googled yourself. More honest conversation, useful ideas, shared experience, humor, connection, and reasons to actually participate.

Some sessions are open and reflective. Others use a well-timed question, a quick poll, or a friendly challenge to get the conversation going. The format changes; the welcome stays the same.

This isn't about pretending Parkinson's is fun. It's about remembering that people with Parkinson's are still interesting, curious, opinionated, complicated human beings with far more to talk about than medication schedules and bowel movements.

Come to laugh, connect, be heard, share what you know, and keep engaging with life beyond the diagnosis.

Why people join

01

Everyone can join in

Join however feels right — listen, speak, type, or click a quick answer. One-click responses show up a few times during the hour, so everyone is heard.

Should the driving age be the same as the age to go to war?

Tap one to share your take — no typing needed.

Yes — one age makes sense
No — they are very different
It depends on the person
02

YOUR people

This is a room of people who get it. No explaining, no performing—just honest conversation with others who understand the same road.

03

Real Engagement not lectures

Small groups. Warm hosts. We give your voice room and your replies time — you're welcome to share as much or as little as you like.

Portrait of Richie Pikunis, lead host
Meet the lead host

Richie Pikunis

Group FacilitatorGet more insights from Richie at:defianttruths.com
Professional SpeakerHumoristAdvocate

Richie is a Parkinson's support group facilitator, professional speaker, humorist, and longtime advocate who has lived with Young-Onset Parkinson's for more than three decades. His direct, honest, humor-filled approach creates a space where people with Parkinson's can speak freely, learn from one another, and feel less alone.

Meet the full host team
FAQ

Questions, answered plainly.

Can't find your question? Email willenborgkelly@gmail.com.

  • No. If you can open an email, you can join. One large button. We even send a friendly reminder the morning of the event.
Contact us

A question? A thought? We'd love to hear it.

Reach out by email, phone, or the form here. We'll get back to you within a day or two.

✉willenborgkelly@gmail.com☎(305) 396-1733🌐parkinsonscurious.org@parkinsonscurious

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