Lunch and Learn - DBS
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

• March 17, 2027 - 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

• June 16, 2027 - 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

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Assessing the home for environmental hazards and making changes that ensure home safety is an important aspect of preventing falls. This presentation will provide practical, step-by-step information about making the home safer and easier to navigate. Lyinda Schrager is a registered occupational therapist with a master's degree in social work and has worked for more than 40 years in the field of geriatric rehabilitation. 

Call Parkinson Center YMCA : 518-992-2282 to register

Please come to our next meeting, featuring

Dr. Eric Molho

Director of the Movement Disorders Clinic at Albany Medical Center

Dr. Molho will present current information about Parkinson's disease and take questions from the audience.

When: Thursday, October 8th, 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Where: Parkinson's Center YMCA
  98 Wolf Rd., Colonie, in Hannaford Plaza.

In person attendance is encouraged for the best experience. No registration is required to attend in person.

ZOOM, if necessary. We welcome you to join us via Zoom, but you must 

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Our meetings are open to everyone: People with Parkinson's, care partners, and community members.

Watch and hear Dr. Molho introduce himself

Join us for this 4-week program designed to reduce the fear of falling by learning to view falls as controllable, setting goals for increasing activity levels, making small changes to reduce fall risks at home, and exercise to increase strength and balance.

Sep 22 - Oct 15, 2026

Tue, Fri @ 12:45 pm - 2:45 pm (2 hours)

Ages 60 - 77

Call the Parkinson's Center to register.  518-992-2282

Capital District Parkinson's Support Group 

Monthly Meeting

Topic - Developig Patience

Building Bridges Meeting Format:

Be part of an interactive small group discussion.

Share and learn from others.

Connect with peers. 

Thursday, September 10th, 2026 7:00 PM

Parkinson's Center YMCA

98 Wolf Road, Colonie, NY 12205

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No registration required to attend in person ust show-up!

 This meeting will also be available through ZOOM. You will need to register for the ZOOM meeting [ here ] 

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

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

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!

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

Madeline Kennedy, MSW, LMSW, CMI

Singers, dancers, comedians, magicians, and more!

 Saturday, July 18, 5 -7 p.m. 

Delmar Reformed Church 

386 Delaware Ave,

Delmar,NY  12054

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• Adults: $25

• Students: $20

• Kids 10 and under are free.

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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.