October 2016
2
Eleanor Putnam
9
Jan Lovell
16
Lucia An
23
David Garrett
30
Brian Harrison
November 2016
6
Louise Robinson
13
Jan Lovell
20
David Garrett
27
Cheryl Shaw
Mosman Uniting Church
Serving Mosman since 1877
PARKINSON’S CHOIR
This choir is an opportunity for people to get together in a warm and friendly environment, and sing in a group!
In Australia and overseas, choirs for people living with Parkinson’s are
having great success in helping people deal with voice, breathing and
swallowing problems, as well as providing a relaxing and enjoyable activity.
Singing out loud is not only fun, it is also beneficial for people with Parkinson’s as it exercises
the lungs and abdominal muscles. Singing gives us a heightened feeling
of wellbeing and can provide a range of health and holistic benefits,
including:
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regulating breathing
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strengthening the voice – volume and projection
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building-up the vocal chords
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improving mood
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enhancing confidence
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aiding concentration,
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and helping swallowing
SINGING HELPS WITH PARKINSON’S
CHRISSIE SHAW BACKGROUND
Choir leader Chrissie Shaw is a musician/educator with many years of experience
working with individuals and community choirs. Chrissie was Musical Director of the Bushlarks Parkinson’s
Choir in the ACT for 5 years. Back in Sydney, she directs a Parkinson’s choir in the Inner West, and is
looking forward to establishing the new Mosman choir, with the support of the Mosman Uniting Church.
