OUR NEXT MEETINGS
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Driving and Parkinson's
When: Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Donna S. Tice, OTR/L, CDI, CDRS, Sunnyview Rehab Hospital will be our expert speaker.
You will learn how:
Parkinson's disease can impact driving safety and independence.
A driving assessment can be helpful to ensure safety for everyone.
Where: In Person: At the Parkinson's Center YMCA (Directions). No registration required—just show up!
OR Online: Via Zoom
How to Join Online
To attend virtually, please pre-register to receive your unique, personalized access link:
👉[ ZOOM REGISTRATION ]
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For people with Parkinson's in the Capital District
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Community Events
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Organizer: CDPSG
Driving and Parkinson's Disease
You will learn how Parkinson's disease can impact driving safety and independence and how a driving assessment can help to ensure safety for everyone.
Read more [HERE]
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Dance Beyond Parkinson’s
New York City ballet dancers will be joining Rachelle’s Dance Beyond Parkinson’s class
Thursday, July 9, 2026
1:30 - 2:30
at Parkinson's Center YMCA
This will be a very special dance class! Two New York City ballet dancers, Harrison Coll and Sara Adams along with Sarah Marcus from education and engagement will be joining Rachelle’s Dance Beyond Parkinson’s class to teach an adapted version of Serenade, which will be featured on their program at SPAC.
If you’ve never been to Rachelle’s class before, this one will be quite unique! Hope to see you there!
Rachelle will conrtinue her training in Brooklyn at the Mark Morris Studio with the Dance for PD crew at the end of June.
Many thanks to www.helpforpd.org that sponsored this!
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Parkinson's Center YMCA
Community Conversations: Lunch and Learn
July 14th, 1-2 p.m., Parkinson's Center YMCA
Join us for an educational lunch presentation with Dr. Fiona Gupta, Movement Disorder Specialist from Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.
Dr. Gupta will discuss how OFF times can make daily life with Parkinson's disease inconsistent and unpredictable. She will provide information about ONAPGO, designed to help reduce OFF time and support more consistent symptom control throughout the day.
CALL 518-992-2282
or
Click [HERE] to register.
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Organizer: Parkinson Center YMCA
The Parkinson Center YMCA Variety Show
Singers, dancers, comedians, magicians, and more!
Saturday, July 18, 5 -7 p.m.
Delmar Reformed Church
386 Delaware Ave,
Delmar,NY 12054
Adults: $25
Students: $20
Kids 10 and under are free.
Click [HERE] to purchase tickets
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
AMC
Lunch and Learn - under construction
Lunch and Learn - under construction
Madeline Kennedy, LMSW, is the Clinic Coordinator and Social Worker for the Huntington's Disease program at Albany Medical Center . Patients and families can reach her directly to coordinate care and resources by calling (518) 262-0241
Topic - anxiety and depression
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Organizer: CDPSG
Mindful Self-Compassion
CDPSG Support Group Meeting - in-person only
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Mindful Self-Compassion with Susan Walzer
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: In-Person at the Parkinson's Center YMCA
!!! Attendance Note: This meeting is in-person only. There will be no Zoom option for this session. A separate, Zoom-only meeting covering similar material will be held on August 20.
About the Session
Read more [HERE]
Monday, August 17, 2026
Organizer: Stand Up to Parkinsons
Stand Up to Parkinson’s Golf Tournament
7th Annual Stand Up to Parkinson’s Golf Tournament
📅 Event Details
Date: Monday, August 17
Location: Colonie Golf & Country Club
Address: 13 Country Club Lane, Voorheesville
Read more [HERE]
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Organizer: CDPSG
Mindful Self-Compassion - zoom-only
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Mindful Self-Compassion
with Susan Walzer
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: this will be a ZOOM only meeting .
!!!⚠️ Attendance Note: This meeting is ZOOM only. There will be no in-person option for this session. A separate, in-person-only meeting covering similar material will be / was held on August 13
Read more [HERE]