Pleasantville nonprofit helps people with Parkinson's through ping pong
The group holds weekly sessions at the Westchester Table Tennis Center with activities like singing, facial expression practice, and juggling.
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A Westchester nonprofit is giving people with Parkinson's a sense of community through an unexpected sport.
Ping Pong Parkinson started in Pleasantville after musician Nenad Bach was diagnosed in 2010. He says playing ping pong helped him regain the ability to perform the guitar live.
The group holds weekly sessions at the Westchester Table Tennis Center with activities like singing, facial expression practice, and juggling.
The nonprofit now has more than 400 chapters in 31 countries. Organizers say their local chapter recently held its 400th meeting with a record turnout.
Meetings are Mondays at 1:30 p.m. and Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
Registration is open for the second annual New York Open on March 1.
