Capital District Parkinson's Support Group 

Monthly Meeting

"Building Bridges" 

Topic - Self Concept

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM

Parkinson's Center YMCA

98 Wolf Road, Colonie, NY 12205

(Directions)

and on-line ZOOM

Interactive small group discussion format:

Share and learn from others.

Connect with peers.

We will have two simultainious meetings. 

1. A group meeting in-person at the Parkinson's Center YMCA. No registration required, just show-up.

2. A group meeting on-line by ZOOM.  To join by (ZOOM) Register [ Here ] to receive the ZOOM meeting link

Open to everyone, People with Parkinson's, care partners and community.

When:   Friday, June  5, 2026, 4:30 to 7:30, rain or shine

Where:  Bethlehem Elm Avenue Park,

Large Pavilion

261 Elm Avenue, Delmar, NY 12054

(Directions)

Cost:  $15 per person

Assorted sandwiches, salads, fruit, desserts, water

(vegan and gluten free options available)

Activities - Families welcome

Please register by May 28th; 

walk-ins are welcome, but reservations help us plan.

.

Click [HERE] to register and join the fun!

Support Group Monthly Meeting

July 9, 2026  Monthly meeting

at 7:00 PM

Speaker: Toni Carroll - Executive Director, YMCA Wellness programs

Where: Join us in-person at the Parkinson's Center

YMCA (98 Wolf Rd, Colonie, NY 12205 -  In Hannaford Plaza at the corner of Wolf Road and Sand Creek Road.)

Directions to Parkinson's Center YMCA

[This will be a ZOOM only meeting, we will not meet in person at the Parkinson's Center YMCA this month.

Register for the ZOOM meeting [HERE ]

OR

[This will be a in-person only meeting. We will not have an option to join us by ZOOM this month.]

Aug 13, 2026 7:00 PM -  in person only. There will be no Zoom option for this meeting. 

A similar Zoom-only meeting will be held on August 20. 

Susan Walzer - mindful self-compassion. 

Where: Join us in-person at the Parkinson's Center

YMCA (98 Wolf Rd, Colonie, NY 12205 -  In Hannaford Plaza at the corner of Wolf Road and Sand Creek Road.)

Directions to Parkinson's Center YMCA

We will talk about: 

• how to stop being so hard on yourself

• how to handle difficult emotions with greater ease

• how to motivate yourself with encouragement rather than criticism

• how to transform difficult relationships, both old and new

• theory and research behind mindful self-compassion

• how to become your own best teacher

Susan Walzer - ZOOM only

NOT the second Thursday

Under Construction

mindful Self-Compassion

Susan Walzer was a member of the Skidmore sociology program for 25 years.  Her teaching and research focused on emotions, family relationships and transitions, social psychology, and issues in higher education.  During her time at the college, she served as a department chair and on a variety of committees.  Susan also provided counsel to colleagues based on qualitative research she guided and conducted about student and faculty cultures. These experiences, coupled with her clinical background and training as a teacher of mindful self-compassion, all inform her current workshops and consultations about navigating challenges of academic life.

ZOOM Registration

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Sve3M9B8SISD3hhdRajXRw

Under Construction

Sept 10, 2026  at 7:00 PM

Support Group Monthly Meeting

"Building Bridges" - Emotions. 

What to Expect

"Building Bridges" is our interactive meeting format designed for increased personal connection.

Care Partners and People with Parkinson's will break into small
discussion groups to share our thoughts, feelings, and experiences about
how Parkinson's has impacted us in the area of communication.These meetings focus on:

• Small Group Discussions: Sharing personal thoughts and lived experiences. Interactive small group discussion format: Share and learn from others.

• Connect with peers. Come in person for the most beneficial experienc

• Community Support: Building stronger bonds with peers in the group.

• Hybrid Access: While in-person attendance is encouraged for the best experience, a Zoom option is available.

📍 How to Join

Come In-Person to the Parkkinson's Center YMCA (Directions)

No registration required to attend in-person — just show up!

OR

Join Online (ZOOM) [https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Sve3M9B8SISD3hhdRajXRwHere] to receive the meeting link.

Open to everyone, People with Parkinson's, care partners and community.

October 8, 2026 Monthly Support Group Meeting - 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

PRESENTER: Dr. Eric Molho

TOPIC: Dr. Molho is head of the Movement Disorder Clinic at Albany Medical Center

Register for Zoom meeting [HERE]. 

Nov 14, 2026 - Fall Party

Under construction. 

Capital District Parkinson's Support Group

Monthly Meeting

"Building Bridges"

Topic - holidays. 

December. 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM

Parkinson's Center YMCA

98 Wolf Road, Colonie, NY 12205

(Directions)

Interactive small group discussion format:

Share and learn from others.

Connect with peers.

Open to everyone, People with Parkinson's, care partners and community.

Come in person if you are able, we'd love to meet you and get to know you.