Centers for Multiple Sclerosis

02/28/2026

Class Schedule week 3/2 through 3/7:
Note: Classes have been cancelled on 3/4 for Tai Chi, Foot Drop & Move and Groove at the Estero location.
For any questions about the class schedule or Zoom links and to RSVP, contact Tim@centers4ms.org .
For monthly calendar: https://centers4ms.org/calendar/

02/27/2026

If you are:
1) A registered client
2) A regular participant in the Art Program at Centers for MS
3) Interested in attended the Heart of Our Story 25th Anniversary Gala and Award Dinner

You can be entered in a lottery draw for tickets! Linda and Ken Sumner, the underwriters of our art program, are sponsoring tickets to the Gala for three art students with one guest each.

To enter: email Kay@centers4ms.org by MONDAY, March 2 with your name and one guest.

The Gala is being held Sunday, March 8 at 5 pm at the Vineyards Country Club in Naples. You must be able and willing to attend, tickets are not transferrable.

Huge thank you to the Sumners for this gift!

02/25/2026

✨ Mark Your Calendars! ✨

We’re excited to announce the Heart of Our Story MS Gala — a celebration of 25 years of community, compassion, and impact with the Centers for Multiple Sclerosis. 💙 Join us on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Vineyards Country Club for an elegant evening of fine dining, live entertainment, auctions, and a tribute to those who've shaped our legacy.

🎟 Tickets aren’t available yet — but they’re coming soon! Stay tuned so you don’t miss your chance to be part of this special night.

🏆 And that’s not all… the honorees who’ve shaped our legacy will be revealed shortly! You won’t want to miss the line-up of remarkable individuals we’ll be celebrating.

💫 Together we’re helping ensure no one has to face MS alone.
📍 More details and ticket links coming soon to https://MSGala.com

02/24/2026

Remembering the Centers in your Estate!

Leave a legacy for the future in your estate. You can pre-plan a donation to Multiple Sclerosis Center of Southwest Florida in your will or trust. Preparing a legacy ahead of time makes it clear to your survivors how important the Center was in your life.

When you include the Multiple Sclerosis Center of Southwest Florida in your planned giving, you are making a difference in someone’s life – someone living right here in Southwest Florida who struggles with the daily challenges of multiple sclerosis.

Whether you make charitable bequest, beneficiary designation, or a transfer designation, you’ll know your contribution is helping to provide programs and services that help people with MS and their families experience Life Beyond MS.

For more information: https://centers4ms.org/planned-giving/

02/23/2026

This Week's Exercise Class Highlight!
Join Elaine for “Chair Yoga” on Saturdays via Zoom! Everyone can participate and improve stability, balance, and core strength. Elaine has been helping people with MS for over 15 yrs.
Centers client Virginia says, “I am more able to bend and pick things up off the floor when I drop them, which—thanks to my MS—is often! I believe my better balance and flexibility are because of the yoga classes.”

Centers for MS offers lots of ways to get moving, improve balance and flexibility, and feel better! We have classes for beginners as well as more advanced movements. Our classes are available in person or online and every MSCC includes a movement class.

• MS in Motion with Ellio Studio
• Tai Chi
• Foot Drop Class
• Move and Groove
• Chair Yoga

You can find out more about these classes on our online calendar at: centers4ms.org/calendar
To sign up for a class: Tim@centers4ms.org

02/23/2026

🌟 Partner With Purpose 🌟

The Heart of Our Story MS Gala is more than an elegant evening — it’s a powerful opportunity for businesses and community leaders to make a lasting impact. Hosted by the Centers for Multiple Sclerosis, this signature event celebrates 25 years of advancing care, support, and hope for individuals living with MS. 💙

🤝 Sponsorship opportunities available!
As a sponsor, your organization will gain meaningful visibility while directly supporting programs that help people with MS live fuller, more independent lives. There are a number of sponsor roles available.

🏆 Honorees to be announced soon, spotlighting inspiring leaders and advocates who embody the heart of our mission.

📅 March 8, 2026 | 📍 Vineyards Country Club
✨ Align your brand with compassion, community, and impact.

🔔 Visit http://MSGala.com for sponsorship details and be part of a night that truly makes a difference.

02/21/2026

Class Schedule week 2/23 through 2/28:
For any questions about the class schedule or Zoom links and to RSVP, contact Tim@centers4ms.org .
For monthly calendar: https://centers4ms.org/calendar/

02/20/2026

Able-bodied friends and relatives are invited to help with our March Gala. Community Service Hours available for college students.

Saturday, March 7, 10-1 loading vehicles at Office, 8200 Health Center Blvd, #104, Estero

Sunday, March 8, 3-9 at Vineyards Country Club in Naples, 400 Vineyards Blvd, Naples assisting with registration, set-up, tear down and event.

RSVP to Kay@centers4ms.org or veruska@centers4ms.org

02/20/2026

Looking forward to hearing Tom at our March 8 fundraising event.

A timeless love song that never ages. 🎸❤️ My smooth take on Can’t Help Falling in Love—just in time for Valentine’s Day! Let the melody say what words can’t. 💘✨

02/17/2026

This Week's Exercise Class Highlight!

Georgina gets you to Move and Groove in a seated exercise class with a musical flow! Available in person in Estero or online, she combines stretching, aerobics, strength training, and Brain Gym techniques—all from an accessible seated position. Feel the rhythm as you move in harmony with the music, reaping the benefits of improved motor functioning and mind-body connection. This class begins with a total body warm-up, followed by invigorating strength training and rejuvenating stretching. Finally, unwind with a soothing relaxation session.

Centers for MS offers lots of ways to get moving, improve balance and flexibility, and feel better! We have classes for beginners as well as more advanced movements. Our classes are available in person or online and every MSCC includes a movement class.

• MS in Motion with Ellio Studio
• Tai Chi
• Foot Drop Class
• Move and Groove
• Chair Yoga
You can find out more about these classes on our online calendar at: centers4ms.org/calendar
To sign up for a class: Tim@centers4ms.org

02/16/2026

The long-awaited list of Honorees at our March 8 Gala is here! Please join us in thanking these impactful individuals for all they have done to help Centers for Multiple Sclerosis provide services to residents of Southwest Florida!

Dr. Matthew Baker
The Late Susan Bookbinder
Peter DeFresco
Shannon Diener
Eric & Kathy Feinstein
Julie Fisher
Matthew Flores
Dr. Debbie Heil
Rachel Keller
Lisa Luthringer
Ann Oswald
Linda & Ken Sumner

Get tickets here: https://centers4ms.org/gala/