APDA Iowa Exercise Classes

Exercise Classes at APDA

Funding for the classes is provided by the APDA Iowa so they are free to people with Parkinsons. Contact the APDA Iowa at 515-782-4386 for more information.

Registration is required and can be completed below.

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Ankeny – Edencrest Siena Hills
455 SW Ankeny Rd.
Wednesdays 10:00 amMovement Training
Level 1
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Bettendorf – Palmer Hills
2617 Maplecrest Rd.
Saturdays 9:00 amMovement Training
Level 2
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Creston – Salem Lutheran Church
602 W Townline St.
Mondays 1:30 pmMovement Training
Level 2
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Des Moines – Northside Senior Center
3010 6th Ave.
Wednesdays 10:00 amMovement Training
Level 1
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Des Moines – Des Moines Ballroom
1925 High Street
Mondays 6:30 pmPD Moves Dance
Level 1
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Indianola – Indianola Senior Center
2204 W 2nd Ave.
Thursdays 12:00 pmMovement Training
Level 2
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Iowa City – Iowa City Senior Center
410 E Washington St.
Wednesdays 10:00 amMovement Training
Level 2
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Waukee – Independence Village
1650 SE Holiday Crest Cir.
Mondays 11:00 amMovement Training
Level 2
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Class Levels

LEVEL 1: Participants exercise seated or standing with support. Movements are done at a pace and intensity that are appropriate for each participant.

LEVEL 2: Participants must be able to walk and stand up from a chair without assistance. Most exercises are done standing.

LEVEL 3: Higher intensity, faster paced classes where participants perform multiple step exercises and may get on/off the floor.