Navigating Life with Depression/Anxiety while Living with Parkinson's Disease 

Madeline Kennedy, MSW, LMSW, CMI

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Presenter: Susan Walzer

Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026, 7:00 PM

Location: 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 with Susan Walzer, covering similar material,  will be held on August 20.

Our speaker will explore the theory, research, and daily practice of mindful self-compassion.

• Stop being so hard on yourself and break the cycle of self-criticism.

• Handle difficult emotions with greater ease and resilience.

• Motivate yourself through encouragement rather than harsh judgment.

• Transform difficult relationships, whether they are old or new.

• Become your own best teacher by cultivating inner support.

Susan Walzer was a member of the Skidmore College sociology program for 25 years, where she also served as a department chair. Her teaching and research focused extensively on emotions, family relationships and transitions, social psychology, and higher education. In addition to her academic work, Susan has frequently provided guidance based on her qualitative research.

No registration required—just show up!

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

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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

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Lunch and Learn - DBS

August 26, 2026
12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

98 Wolf Rd, Colonie, NY 12205
Parkinson's Center YMCA

Our lunch and learn workshops are an opportunity for patients with Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, and dystonia, and their family members, to learn about the benefits and risks of deep brain stimulation (DBS) therapy from Albany Medical Center's functional neurosurgeon, Kevin Mansfield, MD, and movement disorder neurologist, Jennifer Durphy, MD.

To register or for more information, call 518-262-1643 or email movement@amc.edu

Cost

$0 Free and open to the public, but participants must register in advance. Lunch will be provided.

Additional Dates and Times

• August 26, 202612 p.m. - 1 p.m.

• October 21, 202612 p.m. - 1 p.m.

• March 17, 202712 p.m. - 1 p.m.

• June 16, 202712 p.m. - 1 p.m.

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Help for PD Fall Gala
Friday, October 23, 2026
6:00–9:30 PM
Colonie Golf & Country Club
Help for Parkinson’s invites you to join us for our annual fall gala, an evening of fine dining, live music, and community.

100% of the funds raised at this event support Parkinson’s programming and research throughout the Capital Region.
Please plan to join us for this memorable and meaningful evening!

[Reserve ypur seats]

Our lunch and learn workshops are an opportunity for patients with Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, and dystonia, and their family members, to learn about the benefits and risks of deep brain stimulation (DBS) therapy from Albany Medical Center's functional neurosurgeon, Kevin Mansfield, MD, and movement disorder neurologist, Jennifer Durphy, MD.

To register or for more information, call 518-262-1643 or email movement@amc.edu

Cost

$0 Free and open to the public, but participants must register in advance. Lunch will be provided.

Read more [ HERE ]