Buchanan 10 Anniversary Open House
2026-06-13 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton) | Buchanan Centre, 11209 86 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Join Parkinson Association of Alberta and the Gordon and Diane Buchanan Family Foundation with live music, food & refreshments, interactive experiences, recognition presentation and more!

Wellness Retreat
2026-09-11 13:00 - 2026-09-13 12:00 | Drumheller, AB
We are excited to share that registration is underway for our 3rd Parkinson’s Wellness Retreat. This retreat for people with Parkinson’s and their Care Partners are joined with members of the medical community and PAA staff for a unique getaway! This multiple day retreat will include hiking and other physical activities, education in the form of chat style conversations with medical professionals, creative endeavours, mindfulness work, and social time.

Step 'n Stride
2026-09-12 - 2026-09-20
Many of us know someone who has been affected by Parkinson’s disease, a progressive neurological disorder that mainly affects parts of the brain controlling movement.
Step ‘n Stride is our annual walk for Parkinson’s, helping to raise much-needed funds and bring awareness for Parkinson’s Disease and Atypical Parkinsonism (formerly known as Parkinson Plus Syndromes).

We walk at Step ‘n Stride to help raise awareness of Parkinson disease and Atypical Parkinsonism, which affects more than 1 in 500 people across Canada, and more than 15,000 Albertans.
We walk at Step ‘n Stride to help raise the funds needed to deliver the programs and services our communities have come to depend on.
We walk to support the ones we love and care for.

Step ‘n Stride is for everybody! Come join us on September 12th in Yellowknife and September 19 & 20 in Alberta. We’ll bring you fun-filled, inclusive, family-friendly weekend events! Share support, laughter, fresh air, great food, and entertainment while being part of the Parkinson’s community.

Medicine Hat Casino
2026-10-06 15:30 - 2026-10-08 01:00 | Medicine Hat Copper Coulee Casino, Medicine Hat
Volunteer at our next casino event at the Copper Coulee Casino on October 6 – 7, 2026.
Alberta casinos provide much-needed revenue support for non-profit organizations and Parkinson Association of Alberta is fortunate to benefit from these events. Below are the available positions and shifts available!
Here are the list of roles:

🔹General Manager *
🔹Banker *
🔹Count Room Supervisor *
🔹Cashier *
🔹Chip Runner
🔹Count Room

* Indicates a Key Position. You may be required to fill out the Casino Volunteer Worker Application as a volunteer in a Key Position.
Available shifts:

3:00PM – 8:00PM
7:30PM – 1:00AM
11:15PM – 1:00AM (Count Room Supervisor only)

Hope Conference
2026-11-07 09:00 - 16:00
Hope Conference is our one-day event featuring expert guest speakers, each of whom will share their insights, experience, and knowledge from their respective fields of research.
Our goal is to once again leave you feeling motivated with renewed hope for the future and provide you with education and inspiration.
Hope Conference will also offer questions and answer periods with each speaker, and special content from our PAA staff and Program Supporters.

Calgary Casino
2027-01-13 13:00 - 2027-01-15 03:30 | Pure Casino Calgary, 1420 Meridian Rd NE, Calgary, T2A 2N9
Join us at our casino event on January 13 and 14, 2027 at the Pure Casino in Calgary.
Alberta casinos provide much-needed revenue support for non-profit organizations and Parkinson Association of Alberta is fortunate to benefit from these events. Below are the available positions and shifts available!
