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🌱 How a Berwyn musician keeps performing while living with Parkinson’s

And on the Berwyn Patch calendar - Getting Out The Vote

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Hello Berwyn! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Berwyn musician keeps performing while living with Parkinson's

Also on today's calendar: Getting Out The Vote and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 76 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Friday: Periods of sun; less humid, temps: high: 73, low: 65.
  • Saturday: Occasional rain and a t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Parkinson's Perspectives Interviews (apdaparkinson.org) — A longtime Berwyn resident living with Parkinson's shares how he's adapted his musical life, from switching instruments to timing performances around medication. Alongside two other musicians, he offers practical encouragement and creative strategies for anyone managing Parkinson's while trying to keep doing what they love, especially making or enjoying music.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Western Springs Leaf Pickup 'Difficult, Costly,' Changes Planned (patch.com)
  • 26% Water Hike Expected In Western Springs After 8 Years Without Increases (patch.com)

Ok Berwyn! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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