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Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Local
Independent Living Center Dessert Spectacular - Honoring Andy Schott
You are invited to the
Independent Living Center of the Hudson Valley
Dessert Spectacular
May 13 @ 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Franklin Plaza Ballroom,
4 Fourth Street Troy, NY 12180
as we honor the Janet Sanders Leadership award Recipients
NY State Senator Michelle Hinchey
Andy Schott - Owner of Schott's Boxing
Janet Sanders (awarded posthumously)
Purchase tickets at https://www.ilchv.org/event/28th-annual-dessert-spectacular/
This annual fundraiser for the Independent Living Center of the Hudson Valley invites over 100 businesses to participate and draws a crowd of nearly 300 guests.
The Dessert Spectacular is a night to remember. Advertising in our program would be a wonderful way to get your information out to a diverse group of people while supporting an organization that believes that people with disabilities enjoy the same right for self-determination, economic freedom, and full and equal participation in community life as their non-disabled peers.
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Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Not Local
Getting Real About Depression, Anxiety, & Apathy with YOPD (Young Onset)
Getting Real About Depression, Anxiety, & Apathy with YOPD, 7-8 p.m. EST. Register here.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Not Local
Proactive Brain Health: GI Issues in PD: From Prodromal to Progressive
Proactive Brain Health: GI Issues in PD: From Prodromal to Progressive Disease, 3-4 p.m., EST by Parkinson & Movement Disorder Alliance. Register here.
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Local
PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT fundraiser for Stand Up To Parkinson's
Come play in the Capital Region PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT
brought to you by News Channel 13.
and
When: Tuesday 5/20 & Wednesday 5/21
Where: True Pickleball Club, 195 Troy-Schenectady Rd, Latham, NY 12110
Registration fee $200 per Team
All proceeds support Stand up to Parkinson's.
Sign up and join us in supporting the Parkinson's community.
Click here to [Register]
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Not Local
Explore how targeted dietary strategies can support brain health
Explore how targeted dietary strategies can support brain health, ease symptoms, and improve overall quality of life. Common challenges like appetite changes, digestive issues, and meal timing with medication will be addressed, Whether you’re newly diagnosed, navigating the later stages of Parkinson’s, or seeking to understand the role of nutrition in Parkinson’s care, this session offers insight, encouragement, and empowering tools for living well. With Richelle Flanagan, MSc, RD. Register here.
Saturday, June 7, 2025
Local
Moving Forward Together - An educational program for those living with Parkinson's disease and their caregivers
ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER
proudly presents
Moving Forward Together
An educational program for those living with Parkinson's disease and their caregivers.
Parkinson's Disease
Annual Symposium
Saturday June 7, 2025 Albany Marriott 189 Wolf Road
Program Agenda
9 a.m. Welcome
Eric Molho, MD Professor of Neurology, Riley Family Chair in Parkinson's Disease
9:10 a.m. Motor Fluctuations - Eric Molho, MD
9:50 a.m. Q&A | Break - Eric Molho, MD & panel
10 a.m. - Musical Performance - Jim Gaudet and the Railroad Boys
10:30 9:50 a.m. Q&A | Break - Eric Molho, MD & panel
10:40 a.m. - Local Community Resources - Steve Hovey Help for Parkinson's
Donna Goldschlager | Stand Up to Parkinson's | William Tuthill - Capital District Support Group
11:10 a.m. - Dance Break - Rachelle Smith-Stallman
11:20 a.m. Update on Deep Brain Stimulation / Focused Ultrasound for PD -
Octavian Adam, MD
Noon - Final Q&A - Ocatvian Adam, MD & panel
12:10 p.m. Conclusion & Thank You
The symposium will be an in-person event. In-person attendance is capped at 450. The event will be recorded and a video will be posted to our website after the event. Visit https://www.albanymed.org/specialty/parkinsons-symposium/
For more information, please email parkinsonsymposium@amc.edu or call 518-264-2888.
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Local
Capital District Parkinson's Support Group - Monthly meeting
The CDPSG meets at 7 PM on the second Thursday of most months. Most meetings are in-person at the Glen Eddy Senior Living Community. See https://www.cdparkinsons.org/ for more information.

Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Local
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Therapy Lunch & Learn Workshop
Free and open to the public, but participants must register in advance. Lunch will be provided.
Kevin Mansfield, MD Neurosurgeon
Jennifer Durphy, MD Neurologist
12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
62 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208
Hilton Garden Inn, Sonneborn Room
Details and registration here
https://www.facebook.com/events/6509475289146552/6509475292479885/
RSVP to (518) 262-1643 or email movement@amc.edu
These programs 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 DBS therapy from Albany Medical Center's functional neurosurgeon and movement disorder neurologist.
To register or for more information, please call 518-262-1643 or email movement@amc.edu
Saturday, May 24, 2425
Not Local
May 24 to May 27, 2026 - 7th World Parkinson Congress - Phoenix, Arizona
What: 7th World Parkinson Congress (WPC 2026)
Who is invited: All stakeholders in the Parkinson’s community
When: Sunday, May 24 – Wednesday, May 27
(May 24: Pre-congress day and opening ceremony)
(May 25-27: Main program and closing ceremony)
Where: Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Address: Phoenix Convention Center
Read more https://www.worldpdcoalition.org/page/wpc2026