Upcoming Events & Programs Join our Community FIND A LOCAL EVENT OR PROGRAM UPCOMING EVENTS & PROGRAMS IN MASSACHUSETTS APDA Virtual PRESS Program – Spring 2026 APDA Virtual Parkinson’s Roadmap for Education and Support Services (PRESS™) Virtual on Saturdays March 7 – April 25, 2026 10:30AM – 12:00PM Free program, space is limited, and registration is required. This 8-week program APDA Parkinson Roadmap for Education and Support Services (PRESS™), provides an opportunity for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and one partner or another family member to meet with others facing a similar experience and share coping strategies regarding day-to-day issues related to living with Parkinson’s. For many people with PD, the program is a gateway into PD education, support services, and advocacy available in your community. PRESS is a place to share feelings in a safe, caring environment and gather to share information and resources. This program is facilitated by a licensed social worker, and includes guest speakers. The group is open to any adult who has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease within the last five years and one partner or other family member. There is no cost for this program. For additional information, please contact the APDA Information and Referral Center at 617-638-8466 or email apdama@apdaparkinson.org. Click Here to Register New Support Groups on Cape Cod These new support groups will meet in-person. Open to individuals with Parkinson’s and a family partner, the groups offer a welcoming space to connect, share experiences, ask questions, and support each other. We are grateful to announce the creation of TWO new support groups for individuals with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s. The new HYANNIS group will begin on Thursday, January 22 at the Barnstable Adult Community Center. Facilitated by Charlene Chadwick, RN, the group will meet on the 4th Thursday of the month4th Thursday of the month at 10:00-11:30AM. The new YARMOUTH group will begin on Wednesday, February 11 at the Yarmouth Senior Center. Facilitated by Charlene Chadwick, RN, the group will meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 10:00-11:00AM. For additional information, please contact the APDA Information and Referral Center at 617-638-8466 or email apdama@apdaparkinson.org. New Support Group in Newton This new support group will meet in-person. Open to individuals with Parkinson’s and a family partner, this group offers a welcoming space to connect, share experiences, ask questions, and support each other. The new NEWTON group will begin on Tuesday, March 10 at The Cooper Center for Active Living. Facilitated by Shayla McDermott, MSW, MT-BC, the group will meet on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 2:00-3:30PM. For additional information, please contact The Cooper Center for Active Living at 617-796-1660. Care Partner Programming APDA Virtual Care Partners Group2nd Thursday and 4th Wednesday of each month Join Sarah Singer, LICSW, for this twice-monthly virtual support group for care partners of people with Parkinson’s. Receive useful information from guest speakers, and connect with other care partners who share some of the same experiences in caregiving. *Please note, if you have already signed up for the care partners group, you do not need to re-register. Click Here to Register Community Events Optimism Walk for Parkinson’s SAVE THE DATE for our 2026 Massachusetts and Cape Cod Optimism Walks! Walkers will come together nationwide in 2026 to step towards supporting all people affected by Parkinson’s disease. Your fundraising dollars at the Optimism Walks will go directly toward the local community, expanding local program and services to help more people with Parkinson’s disease live life to the fullest, as well as fund cutting-edge research to help find better treatments and ultimately, a cure. MASSACHUSETTS (Framingham): Sunday, May 17, 2026 — 40th Annual Event! CAPE COD (Falmouth): Sunday, September 27, 2026 Massachusetts: Register Now Cape Cod: Save the Date Magic of Hope Gala & Auction Join us for a fun-filled night of cocktails, dinner and more at the 5th Annual Magic of Hope Gala & Auction! It’s a spirited gathering with many ways to support APDA’s mission to empower those in our community who are impacted by Parkinson’s disease (PD). Please consider becoming an event sponsor, purchasing a table or individual tickets, or donating an auction item. 2026 Date & Location Coming Soon!
