Eastside Movers and Shakers

Welcome to the Eastside Movers and Shakers Team!

We invite you to join the first-ever APDA NW Eastside Satellite Optimism Walk this coming Friday, September 18^th as we build community on the Eastside while supporting the larger 2026 APDA NW Seattle Optimism Walk.

If you plan to attend, please take a few minutes to review the details for the event that are outlined below.

2026 Eastside Satellite Optimism Walk Event
Friday, September 18
Confluence Park Pavilion
655 Rainier Blvd N, Issaquah, WA 98027
3:30 pm – Dusk

APDA NW Optimism Walk T-shirts
Everyone that attends will receive an APDA NW Optimism Walk T-shirt!   

Set Up Volunteers Needed
If you are willing and able, please arrive at 3 pm to help with minimal set up.  

Confluence Park Map
Attached below is a map of Confluence Park with the parking highlighted in yellow. This map also outlines the various walking paths and distances available throughout the park. All routes are flat as well as wheelchair and walker accessible. These maps will also be printed off and available the day of for you to reference if you choose to walk.  

*Please note you are not required to walk. Our focus is to build community and the walk is optional.

What to bring:

1. Your friends and family! 
2. A dish to share with everyone. All paper plates, napkins, utensils, and cups for water will be provided.
3. Your own water bottle as there is a water filling station available. You can also bring your own non-alcoholic drinks for you and your friends/family if you want something other than water to drink.   
4. There are 10 picnic tables available in the Pavilion. You may also want to bring your own lawn chairs if you want additional seating. 

Registration and Donations:

There is still time to register to join and/or donate to the Eastside Movers and Shakers Team.

1. If you’d like to join the team, please click on the Join My Team Button. When you join the team, you will have the opportunity to set up your own fundraising page.   
2. If you do not plan to walk on September 18^th and would like to donate to our team, please click on the Donate To Our Team Now button.
3. Although preferred, you are not required to register to attend. 

*Please note that if you register through this team page, you'll receive updates from APDA Northwest with information about the Seattle Optimism Walk, taking place on Saturday, September 19 along the Ship Canal Trail in Seattle.  Unless you plan to also attend the Seattle Walk on September 19^th , you can disregard these messages and focus on the information about the Eastside Satellite Walk on Friday, September 18^th. 

Fundraising

THANK YOU to all who have made a personal donation, and/or have sent out information to family and friends to participate and donate. It is not too late to donate or send out information to your family and friends. Any amount of donation is greatly appreciated! Every participant and every dollar raised helps APDA Northwest provide free vital education, support services, and research funding for the entire Parkinson's community in The Pacific Northwest. In addition, your participation in this Eastside Satellite Walk helps to secure valuable resources for the Parkinson’s Community here on the Eastside.

• We will accept checks made out to APDA NW the day of the event and a link for online donations will be available.   

We look forward to spending time with you on Friday, September 18^th.  

If you have questions about the Eastside Satellite Walk, please contact Jennifer Gryniewicz. For assistance with event registration or to learn more about how APDA supports the Parkinson's community, please reach out to Jeremy Orbe at APDA NW.

Jennifer Gryniewicz
timeforyoufitness@comcast.net
425-358-0080

Jeremy Orbe
jorbe@apdaparkinson.org
206-348-2367

Confluence Park Map