Parkinson's Support Group meeting to feature sculptor Jim Helms

FALLBROOK – The monthly Fallbrook Parkinson's Support Group meeting will be held Friday, March 25, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Fallbrook Regional Wellness Center, 1636 E. Mission Road.

Fallbrook has an amazing number of highly-regarded professional people, artisans and community service providers. Guest speakers at the meeting will be Jim Helms and his wife, Victoria, who are dynamic members of the Fallbrook community and the Parkinson's Support group. His talk is titled ""Follow Your Passion from Dentist to Sculptor." Hear about how these are not just mere interests, they are his passions.

Born in Long Beach, California, and growing up in the Palos Verdes area, Helms went on to the University of Southern California, where he graduated from dental school in 1974. During his college years, he met and married Victoria. They have celebrated over 48 years together.

Helm's first exposure to art was during his dental studies. He worked in the bookstore of the Los Angeles County Art Museum. At age 53, he realized that sculpture was his overriding passion and interest. He launched his second career. With his sense of community, he realized his unique art form could interest others, young and old to create and appreciate art. He began to think of ways in which he could combine his art form with his humanitarian interests. Helms has not allowed Parkinson's to define him; it has allowed him to expand his creativity and expression in his sculptures.

Helms can't say what his next big piece of sculpture will be. One thing is for certain, it will not simply be art for art's sake.

After the talk, break out groups will be held for a time of sharing; coffee and refreshments will follow the program. The meeting is held in support of persons with Parkinson's disease, care partners and people interested in improving the world of those affected by Parkinson's disease. Fallbrook Parkinson's Support Group is an affiliate group of North County Parkinson's Support Group. Visit the NCPSG website (https://ncpsg.org/) or, for more information, call Irene at 760-731-0171.

Submitted by the Fallbrook Parkinson's Support Group.