Tag Archives: community

Sunshine Strikes a Chord — A #Widow of Opportunity

Posted on March 5, 2016 by Robyn Michele Levy

Woke up alone in bed. Again. Shuffled to the kitchen. Greeted “good morning” by my radiant piano. Tuned in to Bergen. He loved music and how it connects communities. The way Keys to the Streets does — a project that aims to transform … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, breast cancer, death, Early Onset Parkinson’s Disease, Mental Health, Parkinson's disease, relationships, Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease | Tagged #keys2streets, community, Fundraiser, music, piano | 1 Comment

Remembering Bergen Amren

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Robyn Michele Levy

April 21, 1943 – January 16, 2016 Bergen Amren passed away peacefully on January 16th. Born in Prince Rupert, he grew up in the bustling town of Bear Creek, Yukon, he was moved to Vancouver at the age of seven … Continue reading →

Posted in family, relationships | Tagged community, grief, hemorrhagic stroke, love, obituary | 2 Comments

Lessons Learned From “Chasing Hope Through Humour & Art” in Medicine Hat

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Robyn Michele Levy

Parkinson Alberta‘s Beth Metcalf — who read my book twice and started planning this speaking engagement 3 years ago — is a multitalented, multitasking, make-it-happen maven (aka Client Services Coordinator). Parkinson Alberta has an awesome team of staff and volunteers dedicated to the Parkinson’s community. Medicine … Continue reading →

Posted in Early Onset Parkinson’s Disease, health, humor, Parkinson's disease, travel, Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease | Tagged artist Parkinson's disease, Chasing Hope Through Humour & Art, community, Keynote Speaker, Most of Me: Surviving My Medical Meltdown, Parkinson Alberta, Robyn Michele Levy | Leave a comment

My Synchronized Flowers Perform Tchaikovsky’s “Dance of the Swedish Meatballs”

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Robyn Michele Levy

You may recall this Portrait of my Husband at his Surprise Birthday Party last month. Little did he know there was another surprise in store for him: A trip to Sweden to reconnect with his father’s roots and to introduce … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, daughters, family, relationships, travel | Tagged Bergen, birthday, community, community gift, dance, family, family and friends, flowers, gift, IKEA, Naomi, Perform, relatives, Surprise Birthday Party, Sweden, Swedish Meatballs, Synchronized, Tchaikovsky | 2 Comments

A New Year’s Toast to the Parkinson’s Community

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Robyn Michele Levy

To our families, friends, neighbours, neurologists, doctors, nurses, clinics, pharmacists, social workers, massage therapists, physiotherapists, psychotherapists, support groups, fundraisers, researchers, experts, advocates, drug manufacturers, writers, bloggers, tweeters — Thank you for your love and support! Special thanks to: michaeljfox.org, Parkinson’s … Continue reading →

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Limited Edition Prints by Robyn Michele Levy: The Story Behind “Moonlit Street”

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Robyn Michele Levy

Paved roads that twist and turn have always been key features in my art. They represent community connections. This artwork celebrates my amazing community of family, friends, neighbours and health care professionals that have helped me cope with Parkinson’s disease … Continue reading →